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Drinking the Living Water

Drinking the Living Water

In John chapter 4, we read the story of Jesus’ interaction with the Samaritan woman at the well. As Jesus graciously approaches her and they engage in conversation, He quickly refocuses her heart and mind and begins to speak to the longing of her soul—of a water that would quench her deepest thirst and need and which would become a well within her that would flow out to others. She asks for this water.

This encounter affords us the opportunity to examine some of the Bible’s object lessons about water that can teach us about what Jesus is offering us:

  • Water composes the largest portion of our physical being and is required for life.
    • Genesis 1 tells us that water covered the face of the deep and that the Spirit hovered over the water.
    • We are made of water, and the life-animating energy, the breath of life, comes from God, the Spirit of God.
    • Without water, we will die, and without the animating life energy, the Spirit of God, we will die.
  • We must drink water regularly, or we will dehydrate and die.
    • We do not have life in ourselves; we must stay connected to God and daily partake of Him, or we will decay and die. (This was also symbolically taught by the daily sacrifice in the Old Testament sacrificial system.)
  • Water refreshes.
    • The Holy Spirit brings life to our bodies, minds, and spirits and refreshes us (Romans 8:11).
  • Water cleanses, washing away dirt.
    • The Holy Spirit cleanses our hearts and minds from sin, fear, selfishness, guilt, and shame (Titus 3:5).
  • Water cools a fever.
    • The Holy Spirit cools our tempers, irritability, jealousies, and rage, changing our demeanor from pushing to get our own way to trusting Jesus with our lives and how things turn out (Galatians 5:22).
  • Water puts out fire.
    • The water of life, the cleansing presence of the Holy Spirit, increases our faith and extinguishes all the fiery darts of Satan, the fiery darts of fear, hurt, resentment, and various temptations (Ephesians 6:16).
  • Water has three states: solid, liquid, and gas.
    • God has three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (John 1:1–13; Luke 11:13).
  • Water can be polluted.
    • The life energy, spirit, breath of life, that God breathed into Adam was pure love, but Adam contaminated his life, his spirit, with fear and selfishness, and we are now all born into sin, conceived in iniquity (Psalm 51:5), born with spirits contaminated with fear and selfishness because this is the only life, the only spirit, with which Adam and Eve had to reproduce life (2 Timothy 1:7).
    • Jesus came to purify the wellsprings of life by eradicating fear and selfishness and restoring in humanity the pure life of love and trust. And through Jesus, we can die to the old life of fear and selfishness and be reborn and receive the new life, the new spirit of love and trust, with its animating and motivating energy. This is the water of life offered to the woman and to you and me (Galatians 2:20).
  • After the earth became polluted with sin, water was used to cleanse it—and at the end, the Spirit of God, His unveiled glory, will wash over the earth and cleanse it from all sin (Isaiah 33:14, 15; 2 Peter 3:6, 7).

  • Water symbolizes the cleansing of hearts and minds in baptism—but the H2O doesn’t cleanse the soul from sin; it represents the Holy Spirit cleansing the heart and mind when we submit and surrender and are immersed in heart and mind into the cleansing power and presence of the Holy Spirit; i.e., experience baptism of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:13).

  • Water coming from the rock in the desert represented the pure Spirit of God coming through and from Jesus to humanity, the Spirit that heals, purifies, recreates us in righteousness, and gives us eternal life (1 Corinthians 10:1–4).

  • In Elijah’s day, it did not rain for 3.5 years. This was an object lesson for the lack of the Holy Spirit because God’s people had turned their hearts away from Him to Baal. Rain is symbolic of the pouring out of the Holy Spirit upon hearts and minds, which brings the harvest of spiritual fruit. And while we need the latter rain today more than ever, God will not pour out His Spirit to empower people to lie about Him, to bring forth fruit of a satanic character. What is needed for the final outpouring of the Holy Spirit is for people to embrace the truth about God as our Designer, our Creator, which is predicated upon rejecting the imposed-law lie and understanding that God’s laws are design laws. Then the Holy Spirit will be poured out to finish the work, empowering people to tell the truth about God, for the hour in human history has come for people to make a right judgment about God and return to worshiping Him as Creator and to stop presenting Him as a cosmic dictator and source of inflicted pain, suffering, and death (Revelation 14:7).

  • When Jesus turned the water into wine at the wedding, He gave a powerful and beautiful object lesson. The wedding is symbolic of Jesus uniting with His bride, the church, but only when the church is washed and purified.

“Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless” (Ephesians 5:25–27 NIV84).

The water in the clay jars represents the purifying presence of the Holy Spirit, the cleansing power of God. The wine represents the sinless righteous life of Jesus. The clay jars represent human beings who are made out of the clay or the dirt of the earth. Turning water into wine inside the clay jars represents the water, the Spirit of God, working inside of us, convicting us of sin, and revealing the truth in love, which brings us to repentance. In repentance, we open our hearts and minds to God, and the cleansing water of the Holy Spirit removes our guilt, removes our shame, removes our fear and selfishness, and we receive the wine, which is symbolic of the blood, which is symbolic of the life of Christ. Thus, we experience a new life, with new motives, the life of Jesus; it is no longer our old selves that live but Christ lives in us (Galatians 2:20). We become partakers of the divine nature (2 Peter 1:4).

It is not enough to simply have the guilt and shame washed away; we must be reborn with a new life, a new spirit, which is the wine, the life of Christ animating and living within us.

The living water is the pure cleansing, vitalizing, animating presence of God, the eternal truth, love, and presence of God restored into humanity in and through Jesus Christ. He offers the same living water to us that He did to the woman at the well. Drink of the water of truth and love, and when you do, you will not only be cleansed from the guilt and shame of your past, but you will stop living a fear-based life, always seeking for self, and, instead, you will be reborn with the righteous life of Christ, a life of love and trust that will become a well of love and truth that will flow out of you to others.

Drink the living water! Drink deep and drink often!

 

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Hearing Dr. Jennings’ presentations in person came at a pivotal moment in my spiritual journey that began about nine months ago, when the fault lines inherent in my belief system began to crack under questions that most reasonable people end up asking about God and His nature. These were questions I couldn’t find answers to, and they shook my faith. I was unable let it go any longer and be satisfied. My Christian experience became distant. I was afraid; the fear in me rose like thorns, pushing me away from Jesus. And then someone heard my questions and introduced me to this ministry, and my life has totally changed.

I can tell you that this new, “present truth” message is far grander and life-changing than when I shifted from being an agnostic and then a nominal Christian. It has radically altered my worldview, because it reveals a God that makes sense. It is a revolution. I believe that Dr. Jennings’ message is the final message that must go to the world. If any message could be called “righteousness by faith,” as abused as that term is by the right and the left, this is that message, because Jennings’ biblical message identifies a God who is different, whose character isn’t an impossible contradiction.

I walk this path now without fear. I see people differently, and the Holy Spirit burns in my heart. Many call Dr. Jennings’ message false and compromising, but it isn’t false, because I’ve seen the fruits within my mind and body. It is not compromising, because in this message is the only road to holiness that makes any sense. No longer do I behold a pagan god who is always angry and suspicious. Instead, I behold a God who is freeing and loving, always working for our good, and giving me every reason to love my enemy even to my own death, just as Jesus pleads with us. God is good.

Anthony L., CA, USA

 

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I had a lot of pressure, as a pastor’s kid, to conform and be “good.” I was good at being “good.” I thought my life was going along well until it all started falling apart and I could not figure out why! In my search for “why is this happening to me, God?” I came across your book, “Could it be this Simple,” and God started revealing to me the many distortions I held about His character, His principles, and how He has designed His universe to operate. I remember thinking, “Wow, I have had this all backwards.” I was happy and angry all at the same time. Happy to have the light of truth break through the darkness, revealing a wonderful, beautiful way of understanding God and His plan for His children, and angry, because I felt deceived and cheated by the church, my family, and myself!

My heart thrills when I listen to your bible study lessons. Literally I have gone from death to life. It is a journey I look forward to every day, as God reveals areas this distortion affects. Praise GOD! I will ever be grateful to God for this ministry and your cooperation with the Spirit!

Karen S., Portal, AZ, USA

 

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I just want to say thank you so much for your conversations via YouTube. I regularly tune in to your lectures, “Let’s Talk” sessions, and many others. Through these I’ve found greater depth and meaning to God’s word. Thanks for all that you do and please continue. I’m currently working in the middle of Silicon Valley at Stanford University. I feel like God really has me in the right place right now and I’m sensing that your teachings might be part of it.

B. F., Silicon Valley, CA, USA

 

Testimony 64

I’ve been reading the bible and walking with Jesus since I was around 16. I’m 42 now. I’ve mostly been alone in my walk although I went to several churches in different denominations. For the past 3 years God has been showing me His character of agape. It’s been a blessing and changed how I view God and my walk with Jesus. About a year ago I came across the power of love and the principles of design law. These teachings changed how I read scripture and have been such a beautiful blessing. I’m very excited and grateful for these truths. We share these truths of agape, design law and the reality of the principles of the two trees in the garden of Eden with people on Facebook and YouTube. People all over are learning to trust God and His agape design law which makes life possible. Thank you for everything you shared with me. May God continue to bless your ministry and lives.

Bradley M., Hinsdale, NY, USA

 

Testimony 39

[This ministry is the] biggest blessing I have ever received! Your DVDs and lessons could not have come at a better time in my life. I have experienced in the past year many difficulties that, if it wasn’t for this wonderful view of God that I have discovered through this ministry, I would not have been able to respond in love and forgiveness. My heart is being transformed everyday by the Calvary-looking God you teach. Hallelujah!! I have tears in my eyes as I write, because my life has taken a complete turn from where I was heading.

I am from Central America. Most of my family is scattered in different parts of the world and all have the same view of God that I had growing up; a distant, exacting, and ready-to-punish-us-with-tragedy type of God. So, I have been translating lessons for my family and, to my surprise, they have also been sharing them with others! I can already see the difference. My brother has often said, “Thank you for sharing, I have never heard it this way!” My other family members are taking an amazing turn from a message of “repent or burn” towards a loving God, pleading to us that we won’t reject him because he loves us eternally.

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Sofia S., Ashfield, MA, USA

 

Testimony 65

I have been tuning into your weekly study classes for a while now and wanted express my appreciation for the teachings that ha been a huge blessing in opening up the true message of the word. Viewing scripture under an imposed law theory always, without fail, raised more questions, concerns, and conflicting scripture interpretations that were discouraging at the very least. Looking at scripture through the design law lens has brought more truth to light for me personally and an understanding of our Heavenly Father that places Him “above all others,” where I am now more than thrilled to witness and serve Him.  I “stumbled” across this ministry a year or so ago and would only watch a few minutes at a time. But the more I listened and the longer I paid attention, the more my spiritual eyes were opened to the ever present truths of scripture. The comprehension of the great controversy and it’s origin by the lies perpetrated and perpetuated throughout the Bible on the attack of God’s character and government is truly priceless. Keep up the Good Work! Your servanthood is desperately needed in such a time as this!

Jeff D., Reading, MA, USA

 

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Thank you for all of your work to correct misconceptions about God’s character. So many people that my husband and I have talked to seem to be against the natural law construct and view it as “errant” and “dangerous.” Having learned more about it through your blogs and lessons, I don’t really understand why they view it that way, except that it means they have to relearn theology they have known for their entire lives. But I’m so excited to relearn this. For the past few years I have been questioning how I could trust a God who punishes arbitrarily and is full of wrath for those who don’t obey His commands. That view made me afraid to “mess up” or “not be good enough,” even within my relationship with God. I really appreciated the point you bring out about God not wanting us to serve Him because we are afraid, but because we love Him.

Melissa H., IN, USA

 

Testimony 40

I was brought up in a different faith and have been petrified my whole life of God. I believed that I would burn in hell for eternity. When I was 12 I started pursuing the things of this world, but for the next 45 years the Spirit was always calling me, as I knew there was a God through nature. I could see the vast sea of stars in the universe and knew there was something bigger out there. Five years ago, through a Revelation seminar, I was blessed to learn about God’s character and government.

Then I found Come and Reason Ministries and have come under some extreme pressure when I speak about the ministry. One time a member sent me an internet article titled “Whats wrong with Tim Jennings?” I asked her what she thought of it and she said “I don’t know, I didn’t read it.”

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Tom W., Mt. Pleasant, MI, USA

 

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I grew up in a prominent protestant church and had what I like to call religious anxiety. I’ve always had questions about God and Salvation that no one could seem to answer.  I didn’t know how to find resolution. During 2020, at the height of my anxiety, I fell to my knees and begged God to show me truth and light and to give me the hope that I’ve been longing for. Days later, I stumbled upon your online videos and it was like a veil was lifted and EVERYTHING made sense! For the first time in my almost 39 years of life, my religious/spiritual anxiety has lessened. I feel a sense of freedom and peace I’ve NEVER had before… and it’s all because my view of God has changed. Thank you!

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I borrowed “Healing The Mind” DVDs from a friend and showed them at my home for a small gathering of women friends. Neither of my friends are Adventist, but they both enjoyed and embraced the messages you taught. In fact, one of the ladies prayed out loud in our group and that was the first time she had ever had public prayer.

J.B. ,Dalles, OR, USA

 

Testimony 66

I am incredibly grateful for the transformative impact you’ve had on my life, and words cannot fully express my appreciation. Over the years, I have been an avid listener and follower of C&R and extend my heartfelt thanks for creating the C&R mobile app. It has allowed me to immerse myself in your lessons repeatedly, enabling me to grasp the profound significance about the Character of God, Design Law, the protocols for life, the reasons behind the current chaos, and Christ’s mission to restore everything. They have deeply touched me. Having studied with various churches, I came away with the perception that God is no different from the deities of ancient Greek or Roman mythology—demanding sacrifices and taking pleasure in bloodshed. Thanks to your transformative teachings, I have experienced a profound awakening to the true nature of God and the immense power of His love. It is truly a remarkable and liberating sensation to finally grasp the truth and embrace the empowering nature of God’s laws. My self-perception has become brighter and more infused with love. My journey of growth continues on a daily basis.

Chris P., Lake Mary, FL, USA

 

Testimony 55

I was born [into the church], then I left it for many years. 10 years ago, I came back, but I could not take the hypocrisy and the lack of answers to the missing pieces. I struggled, but I did not abandon my commitment to know the truth. God is leading me to the simple understanding of his relevance and I am relearning what the church taught me as a youth… that he loves me, that he has led me to a knowledge of him such as I have never known. He is using Dr. Jennings to connect the dots that are now so apparent and hiding in plain sight!

Dean P., Arlington, TX, USA

 

Testimony 58

I have been watching your videos in The Power of Love seminar and I must say these have liberated me and have improved my relationship with the Lord. I am no longer terrified of him as I was before following your teachings.

Thando N., South Africa

 

Testimony 35

I am so pleased with the response your message is receiving at my church from the middle-aged to the young adults. I have given out 100 copies of the first two seminars and there are more request every week. One of my [class members] came to me after viewing the series, grateful and impressed with how easy the message was retained. He had been a Seventh-day Adventist in fear all his life, and felt like the scales were removed from his eyes after viewing the seminars. I am so impressed by the change I see in members who have received this message, we are in one accord. However, I am sadden by the negative response of the older people. I am verbally attacked anytime I talk about imposed laws, but I believe my mission is to enlightened everyone I can. I watch your Bible Study Class on YouTube every Friday night and I feel like I am apart of the class. All of you are in one accord and I am so blessed to have found you. I pray that all of you continue to spread this message and I am committed to doing my part.

Clara S., Westfield, MA, USA