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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Sabbath-Rest in Hebrews | 2/8/2012 | Sal |
| Q: Bro. Sal Somehow in my search of wanting to know how SDA's view Hebrews 4:9, I ended up reading an ... A: Brother Norris can indeed write long and sometimes complicated answers. However, his answers are ... | ||
| false prohpets | 2/8/2012 | Matt |
| Q: christ has spoken of false profets that were to come in the last days misinturpeting the ... A: Let me state that each "expert" on this site has his or her own ideas and personalities. To lump ... | ||
| David and Soul Sleep | 2/8/2012 | Sal |
| Q: One verse proves the doctrine of Soul Sleep to be true. Here it is:"For David is not ascended into ... A: The verse that you cite (Acts 2:34) does not prove soul sleep. The verse does not even relate to the ... | ||
| should christians go to war and use arms | 2/6/2012 | Dennis Wicklund |
| Q: i find that he misled a lot of people and mis enturpeted the scriptures he coated.anyways this is ... A: I suppose if we were to judge by the Old Testament, prior to the first advent of Christ, going to ... | ||
| should christians go to war and use arms | 2/6/2012 | Anthony |
| Q: i find that he misled a lot of people and mis enturpeted the scriptures he coated.anyways this is ... A: First off, I am not familiar with Tom Morris but from everything I’ve heard from others that write ... | ||
| Marriage | 2/6/2012 | Sal |
| Q: I'm a single, never married (mid-aged) Adventist and fairly new to the church. Available men in the ... A: Jesus taught that the ideal marriage is one man and one woman for life. The Pharisees also came to ... | ||
| Marriage | 2/6/2012 | Dave L Clark |
| Q: I'm a single, never married (mid-aged) Adventist and fairly new to the church. Available men in the ... A: Monica, I understand your concern regarding marriage between unlike believers and I identify with ... | ||
| Shrine prostitutes? | 1/31/2012 | Anthony |
| Q: I've recently been reading through the old testament and have been slightly confused by the ... A: I just checked my email and sorry for the delay. I'll write you within the next 4 hours. Thanks ... | ||
| soul sleep | 1/30/2012 | Sal |
| Q: you say soul sleep is unbiblical lol ok so how is it that a dead person knows nothing (ecc 9:5) if ... A: Those who argue a belief, in this case Soul Sleep, from the Old Testament make two common mistakes. ... | ||
| Biblical Interpretation | 1/28/2012 | Sal |
| Q: I am an SDA Pastor, and I first want to say I am not coming to attack you. I have read your ... A: Unfortunately, my answer to you is probably not what you are looking for. In answering questions I ... | ||
| The Sabbath | 1/28/2012 | Tom Norris |
| Q: is the sda the true church of the end times. ANSWER: Answer: Your question cuts to the heart of the ... A: In the Old Covenant, there was a passive, 7th day Sabbath, where the Law had to be strictly obeyed ... | ||
| 7th day Sabbath at Creation | 1/20/2012 | Dave L Clark |
| Q: I am leader of kids 6-9 and have been receiving many questions: Why should kids follow Saturday ... A: Linda, From my point of view, I feel it is unfortunate that our children are too often conditioned ... | ||
| Phil 4:13 / Moses's knowledge of history | 1/20/2012 | Sal |
| Q: It has been awhile since I have contacted you and I have appreciated your insights and answers to my ... A: It’s nice to hear from you again. I believe that in Philippians 4:13 Paul is saying that no matter ... | ||
| where do you stand | 1/17/2012 | Sal |
| Q: Brother Sal I just found this site, I think its very informative and I like your responses but ... A: You can look at each expert's profile to see if he or she is an SDA. I believe that every expert is ... | ||
| 10 commandments | 1/14/2012 | Sal |
| Q: I work with a S.D.A. and He says that we must follow the ten commandments but also tells me that its ... A: The Bible does not mention abortion and consequently does not offer exceptions to a prohibition ... | ||
| Divorce and Remarriage | 1/10/2012 | Tom Norris |
| Q: Mr Norris, I'm 35 yrs old and was raised as an Adventist since birth. I did fine with being a ... A: Take heart, the Gospel is Good News for sinners and for all those struggling to find peace with God. ... | ||
| Paul and the IJ | 1/10/2012 | Sal |
| Q: Sal: In your answer to me you left out some important facts. Paul did know Jesus was in the Holy ... A: Your very superficial exegesis is flawed. It’s unfortunate that the Bible writers didn’t always use ... | ||
| Hebrews and the IJ | 1/9/2012 | Sal |
| Q: Sal: You have said that the Investigative Judgment is false because Jesus went to the Most Holy ... A: The verse you quoted does not prove what you believe it does. This verse is speaking of Jesus ... | ||
| How you have helped me!! | 1/8/2012 | Sal |
| Q: Sal, You mentioned in your answer to Ben on “Proclamation!” that you always appreciate hearing ... A: It’s nice to hear from you. It’s been a while since I last heard from you. I pray all is well with ... | ||
| 1844 or ... ? | 1/8/2012 | Dave L Clark |
| Q: If one day equals one year in prophecy, then why the final "day" (i.e. 1844 - the final & great day ... A: Ricky, This is a good question -- if you ask it in sincerity and with a desire for what is Truth. ... | ||
| Is the New King James a conterfeit? | 1/7/2012 | Sal |
| Q: I would like your opinion about this web site that talks about the New King James bible being a ... A: The New King James Version of the Bible I find to be a very good translation. It updates the ... | ||
| Phil 3: 8 & The Superiority of Divine Education | 1/7/2012 | Dave L Clark |
| Q: Would you please explain Phil.3:8 and also, what "The Superiority of Divine Education" means? Thank ... A: Joseph, You'll have to give me a context for "The Superiority of Divine Education" because I don't ... | ||
| Proclamation! | 1/4/2012 | Sal |
| Q: I am writing with a word of encouragement for you to keep up the good fight. You are doing a fine ... A: I always appreciate hearing from those I have helped. I usually hear only from those who are ... | ||
| Sex before marriage | 12/31/2011 | Sal |
| Q: It's something I've been struggling with for a while. My follow up question is That I was having a ... A: I pray that this man who is confusing you on this issue is not trying to convince you to enter into ... | ||
| Sex before marriage | 12/29/2011 | Sal |
| Q: Is sex before marriage a bad thing? What does the bible have to say about the subject? Thanks A: Sexual relations before marriage is a sinful thing according to the Bible. Sexual relations between ... | ||
| Sex before marriage | 12/29/2011 | Dave L Clark |
| Q: Is sex before marraige a bad thing? What does the bible have to say about the subject? Thanks. A: >> Is sex before marraige a bad thing? The Bible indicates that it (i.e., fornication) is a sin ... | ||
| 7th day Sabbath is not a shadow | 12/27/2011 | Sal |
| Q: Sal: How can you say that the 7th day Sabbath is a "shadow"? It is in the Ten Commandments. Are the ... A: It’s nice to hear from you again. The other 9 commandments are not shadows. Unfortunately, your SDA ... | ||
| True Church? | 12/21/2011 | Tom Norris |
| Q: is the sda the true church of the end times. A: Answer: Your question cuts to the heart of the matter for the Adventist Community. Are the SDA’s ... | ||
| Living with non-believers | 12/21/2011 | Dave L Clark |
| Q: I have owned my home for 8 years. My daughter has lived with me since I moved in. She married her ... A: If actual child abuse is occurring, you are always obligated to report it. Just be careful that it ... | ||
| Best Bible Translation | 12/20/2011 | Tom Norris |
| Q: I really enjoyed reading Blanco's translation of the bible because it was so easy to understand but ... A: What is the best translation? Answer: Any translation that leads you to the Gospel. ... | ||
| 1888 Hidden EGW documents | 12/19/2011 | Tom Norris |
| Q: I opened this file once but it won't open any more; ... A: Ron, The Hidden 1888 Documents, which were discovered by Tom Norris in the White Estate, in 1979, ... | ||
| Struggles with Christmas | 12/19/2011 | Sal |
| Q: I have read with great interest your series of articles on how Christians should respond to ... A: It’s true that many people even professing Christians abuse the Christmas season. They do this by ... | ||
| Living with non-believers | 12/16/2011 | Dave L Clark |
| Q: I have owned my home for 8 years. My daughter has lived with me since I moved in. She married her ... A: Sue, >> what would EGW do? Well, in the first place, the question really isn't about what would ... | ||
| Birthdays | 12/13/2011 | Sal |
| Q: Isn't Luke 2:1-20 the greatest celebration of a birthday in the history of creation and wasn't it ... A: I agree that the first Christmas was a great celebration. If SDAs and others didn't have the pagan ... | ||
| The Christmas Tree is Pagan not Christian! | 12/12/2011 | Sal |
| Q: I noticed in your answer supporting the pagan holiday of Christmas you just happened to miss the ... A: At first glance the verses you quoted do appear to be referring to a Christmas tree. Of course there ... | ||
| Response to Christmas | 12/7/2011 | Sal |
| Q: I read of your support for Christmas. I disagree but you made good arguments. You will probably ... A: The New Testament is silent on Christians celebrating birthdays. The two examples you gave do not ... | ||
| Is Christmas a Pagan Holiday? | 12/3/2011 | Sal |
| Q: An SDA friend tells me that I shouldn’t celebrate Christmas because it’s really a pagan holiday. He ... A: Don’t worry you are not worshipping pagan gods. You cannot worship that which you do not believe ... | ||
| Use of wine in the bible and Today | 11/29/2011 | Tom Norris |
| Q: tom, in your studies, do you find the bible prohibits the use of wine/beer/alcohol in general ... A: Although the SDA’s teach the doctrine of abstinence, and only use non-fermented, pasteurized grape ... | ||
| Pastor Salary Question | 11/27/2011 | Tom Norris |
| Q: Not that I have an issue with this... I don't... but a friend of mine (who seems to like to pick at ... A: The SDA’s are full of double-talk and false doctrine. They embrace the Old Covenant with both ... | ||
| questions on marrying an adventist | 11/25/2011 | Dave L Clark |
| Q: I have several questions and I've been doing a little research and found it may be easier to just ... A: Chelsea, >> So my first question, is that required, for me to convert? Strictly speaking, no -- ... | ||
Seventh-Day Adventists
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Sal
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Expertise
I am privileged to be able to offer an alternative insight into the complicated world of Seventh-Day Adventists (SDA) theology. I will rely heavily on the Bible, but will also consider history and use logic in exposing deficiencies in SDA teachings. I would ask anyone who is considering becoming a SDA or if you are already in the SDA church, but are searching for the truth, to please allow me to offer a different explanation for the claims of the SDA. Remember : "The truth will set you free" (John 8:32). I can answer your questions pertaining to the beliefs and history of the SDA. I am not able to answer questions concerning spirituality or church discipline.
Experience
I have extensively studied the theology of the Seventh-Day Adventists (SDA) for a number of years. I have many books and tape sets produced by experts in this field of study. I have debated current members of the SDA church. I have a great desire to help these people see the truth.
Education/Credentials
M.S. degree in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics
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