AboutAnthony Expertise Can one know God and not keep His commandments? Let John answer (1Jn2:4). He that says, I know Him and keeps not His commandments (including the 4th) is a liar and the truth is not in him. Since Seventh-Day Adventists derive their teachings from the Holy Bible, I will answer questions on any Biblically related subject or topic and questions on distinct Adventist practice and doctrine. Remember Paul`s words that state in the last days there will be deceivers seeking to lead astray many, yet the sincere believer can take comfort in the Lord`s promise that anyone desiring to know His truth will know it. May the Lord bless you as you seek Him.
Experience I graduated from an Adventist University with a major in Behavioral Science and a minor in religion including an intermediate study of the Greek written language. I earned a master in religion from Liberty University a Baptist seminary. I have been a student of the Bible and of Biblical history for over 30 years.
Question My question is more of a concern for both my husband and my salvation. We are both baptized Seventh-Day Adventist, but in our recent studies we have found the many verses and have seen the disputes for each of them (I'm sure you have seen them all). Since finding these verses we have felt like a stone was lifted from each of our backs, like we are no longer the slaves in Egypt. Although we now feel like we are free, we both have started a closer and much more blessed relationship with Jesus. We continue our studies daily and are sure that if we have questions we try our best to research.
Being that we truly feel God's presence in our studies directly from the Word of God our families have become concerned and immediately do not want to talk about it, being that they are SDA. Wondering how we could have wrote off something that could be so good, when we saw it as a list of rules that the pharisees made to discourage us.
If we have reasoned with God and found our understanding through prayer and study, is what we are doing really considered wrong as long as we stand strong in Christ?
Answer Dear Rebeca, I’m glad that you and your husband are continuing your study in scripture. Today there are so many allurements in the world to take a person’s mind from the word of God. As you know the most important thing is to stay close to the Lord because as Jesus stated “without me you can do nothing.” This is so true. In our own strength we are powerless against the forces of Satan. This is because he conquered the human race so no human can resist the devil’s power. Only by allowing Christ into your life and heart is one able to overcome Satan. This is because Christ while on earth overcame Him and He will do the same in each individual if they are willing. But now concerning your question(s), I’m not sure exactly what you are requesting. Would you care to rephrase those questions because I don’t think I fully understand what you are asking? i.e. the part where you said your families do not want to talk about it –about what? And also where you mention “how we could have wrote off something that could be so good.” Again, sorry for needing clarification of your question. Talk to you soon, anthony
