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| Subject | Date Asked |
| blue cheese | 11/18/2011 |
| Q: is blue cheese a healthy cheese and should we or not be eating it. also hot wings are they healthy ... A: Dee, I went many years without cheese. I really didn't miss it. There are many delicious, healthy ... | |
| the true church | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: where is the true church; is it a body of beleivers from different denominations who are born again ... A: Every denomination wants to believe it is the true church. People want to believe that they are part ... | |
| high heels | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: I have been way from church for a long time and I am wanting to go back, all I have are stiletto ... A: Erika, You can wear stilettos, short dress, low cut top, and forget your underwear, if you like. ... | |
| CHURCH DISCIPLINE | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: Can the church still discipline a member who committed adultery but expressed his repentance when ... A: Romy, Why not concern yourself with other issues like saving the lost people in your family or ... | |
| hey | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: so like i pay tithe/offering for the most part. but i heard that tithe is to contribute to the ... A: Lewis, There's no reason a Christian should be frozen in fear, ever. That tells me that whoever your ... | |
| sealing time | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: I heard people preaching that the sealing time is on, but to my understanding the sealing time will ... A: Triya, The SDA church has a very sophisticated understanding of end time events. Some of their ... | |
| toxic SDA Christians | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: Can you comment on what makes a SDA Christian toxic? How can one recognize a toxic personality from ... A: Jasmine, The NT clearly sets forth certain ideals for Christian leaders. One good way to determine ... | |
| What is the seal of God? | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: For a Christian living under the new covenant, what is the seal of God? How will we know we are ... A: Great question Fred. It is easy to answer directly from Scripture without explanation. Consider the ... | |
| Tithing - Continuation | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: This is in relation to the tithe discussion that we have been having. Apparently you have so ... A: Perhaps I was not clear in my last post. I didn't cover every point of my previous post; therefore, ... | |
| Tithing | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: Do you have council on tithing that you could share with me in regard to these specific areas ... A: Both Abraham and Jacob tithed long before the temple was built, or even the sanctuary in the ... | |
| Tithing | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: Do you have council on tithing that you could share with me in regard to these specific areas ... A: Mike, Of course Jesus supported the temple while it was still standing. He told lepers to report to ... | |
| Tithing | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: Do you have council on tithing that you could share with me in regard to these specific areas ... A: Mike, The Adventist doctrine of tithing is indefensible from a Biblical perspective. More plainly, ... | |
| SDA eschatology | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: What does the SDA church believe about how the world will end. ANSWER: A unique feature of ... A: Jasmine, While AllExperts welcomes questions, it is called All"Experts". Normally, an expert is ... | |
| SDA eschatology | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: What does the SDA church believe about how the world will end. A: A unique feature of Adventism is its belief that Sunday keeping will ultimately become the mark of ... | |
| sabbath | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: are you sure that the Sabbath in the time of Adam, Noah, Abraham, Jacob, Moses and etc. is the ... A: Does the Bible say that Adam, Noah, Abraham, and Jacob kept the Sabbath? Please show me the texts ... | |
| abortion | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: how do i deal with the guilty of having aborted A: B, Abortion does take place in the Bible. Number chapter 5 reveals an unusual ritual involving the ... | |
| Curious about SDA Views ... | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I've grown up first in an Assemblies of God then in Messianic Jewish home, but in the absence of any ... A: http://biblicalresearch.gc.adventist.org/documents/Gane%20Gods%20moral%20law.pdf Caren, Above is a ... | |
| Actual SDA Trinity Believe | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I was reading the Fundamental Believes of Seventh-day Adventists and found this statement: "3. The ... A: Edwin, Questions about the trinity are sometimes difficult to answer. Many people want to know more ... | |
| Sabbath day | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: Are you aware that the seventh day was "blessed" by God after the six days of creation (Genesis ... A: Vicki, Only a few opponents of the Sabbath would argue with you on this point. There is no record of ... | |
| Tithing for Christians is Unscriptural | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I read the question on tithing back in January and just wanted to add a few comments as one who ... A: Patricia, We are in basic agreement that tithing laws are not a part of the NT. Paul appealed to ... | |
| Tithing for Christians is Unscriptural | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I read the question on tithing back in January and just wanted to add a few comments as one who ... A: Patricia, I'm not sure what your purpose is here. Are you interested in confirming materialistic, ... | |
| Tithing for Christians is Unscriptural | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: I read the question on tithing back in January and just wanted to add a few comments as one who ... A: Patricia, What you have said here makes good sense. The NT does not appeal to tithing laws to ... | |
| Hebrews 7:12 | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: Can you give me an explanation of Hebrews 7:12 without EGW People are trying to say this shows that ... A: Context is always important when interpreting Scripture. Notice that Hebrews 6:12 says that we ... | |
| Female pastors | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: In the UK three females were recently licensed/commissioned, call it what you will. In reality they ... A: Most of us were taught that the SDA denomination is the special remnant church of God; therefore, we ... | |
| Divorce | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: I am a recently divorced seventh-day adventint woman.My ex-husband and I had problems from very ... A: Nicole, What kind of shape are you in? Are you still attractive? If the answer is yes, then your ... | |
| Racism in the SDA church | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I just read a question and answer from 2008 regarding racism in the SDA church. I wonder what ... A: Black or white, if you want a church which suits you perfectly, start your own. A church like ... | |
| rapture | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: i believe the rapture is after the tribulation. i want to know if i am correct. most people believe ... A: The rapture issue is a somewhat complicated subject because it involves several issues. People with ... | |
| Question about "muslim sda dilema" | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: In the question titled "muslim sda dilema", you said, " As far as living together before marriage, ... A: Benjamin, Marriage in OT times is illustrated by various examples. Rebecca and Isaac, Moses and ... | |
| sports | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I was told that no Adventist should play in any sports that their is a winner or top person. That ... A: Wayne, My understanding of the writings of EGW, the Adventist "prophetess," is that competitive ... | |
| why do christians still struggle | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering. When christians struggle with sin (such as addiction) does that hurt their eternal ... A: Ginger, Salvation is much about the conscience, the cleansing of the conscience and freedom from ... | |
| Adventists | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: Good afternoon I have watched most of the Total onslaught series with Dr. Veigh and loved the ... A: I'm not familiar with Dr. Veigh; however, after 30+ years around Adventism, I'm familiar with the ... | |
| Questions about the bible? | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a few questions retaining to revelations the end of days and I was wondering if you can help ... A: Russell, Obviously, the mark of the beast has you concerned. That's good. It is relatively easy to ... | |
| I wonder? | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: What must I believe? http://www.adventist.org/beliefs/fundamental/index.html 1) S.D.A. holds the ... A: Marion, Religion is not what saves us, Jesus does. Many religions are toxic organizations, peddling ... | |
| math | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: Can you show me the way to seventh day adventist church beliefs in holidays? A: http://www.adventistbiblicalresearch.org/documents/easter.htm Celestine, Above is a link to an SDA ... | |
| Seventh-day Adventist's view on choice of movies | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I am a year 12 student doing an assignment for my Religions in Australia course. My topic is "Should ... A: Rules are often difficult to follow, especially the rules others want to impose on you. I don't ... | |
| SDA vs ECLA | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I am interested in a girl who is a seven day Adventist. I myself am evangelical lutheran. I do not ... A: Kyle, The difference between these two religions depends a lot on the depth of your understanding of ... | |
| Fears & Doubts | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I hope and pray that you're the right person to ask this. I'm a girl in my early 20's who's recently ... A: Tianna, Jesus said, "Come unto me and I will give you rest." It doesn't sound like you are getting ... | |
| Tithe | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: Taxes and social security expenses are taken out of our wages before we get our check. Is the tithe ... A: Rula, Tithe, in OT times, was based on increase. Abraham paid tithe to Melchisedec before the ... | |
| exodus 12 through 16 | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: two Questions Exodus 12 through Exodus 16 combined with the Jewish reconing of Time is able to ... A: Todd, I'm disappointed. I thought that you might actually be able to offer proof regarding your ... | |
| exodus 12 through 16 | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: two Questions Exodus 12 through Exodus 16 combined with the Jewish reconing of Time is able to ... A: Todd, Are you serious? The verses you offered are talking about Israel leaving Egypt with a "high ... | |
| divorce and remarriage and re-baptize | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: Ana has a family but her husband his not faithful to her; he committed a adultery (sexual ... A: Rex, There are several issues that complicates situations such as you describe. One is a lack of ... | |
| exodus 12 through 16 | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: two Questions Exodus 12 through Exodus 16 combined with the Jewish reconing of Time is able to ... A: Todd, Sounds to me that the Passover might fall on Sunday sometime, thereby turning the weekly ... | |
| SDA marriage | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: I am a foreigner now recently engaged to a filipino who is a widow and SDA member and has 2 young ... A: John, You came for advice. I gave you some. Try talking to some of the pastors and people with ... | |
| SDA marriage | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: I am a foreigner now recently engaged to a filipino who is a widow and SDA member and has 2 young ... A: John, Why do you think your question went unanswered for such a long time? Possibly because the ... | |
| Sabbath Day observance | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I am seeking and would like more information about Gods 10 commandment especially about Sabbath ... A: The Sabbath issue is one that has puzzled many sincere Christians for a long, long time. People are ... | |
| Who can take up the offering? | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: We have just elected some junior deacons to serve our church? Are they allowed to take up the ... A: Try this: Have the junior deacons take up offerings for a few weeks. See how much they get. Then ... | |
| divorce and remarriage | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: My husband of 30 years left and divorced me and then remarried without me committing adultry. Are ... A: Linda, I'm sorry to hear about this painful experience. It happens a lot, to some very good ... | |
| What are the Sabbaths in Colossians 2:16, 17 | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: What are the Sabbaths in Colossians 2:16, 17 shadows of ?? and what are the "good things" to come ... A: John, Since you want only Scripture and specific Scripture, I suggest that you get yourself a good ... | |
| The day of the Lord | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I have learned that the day of the Lord is Sunday, but a friend of mine said it is Saturday.Can you ... A: Joel, The safest way to discuss this issue is to stay with the words used in the Bible. We have ... | |
| Swai Fish | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: Do Adventist eat swai fish? A: Adventists are supposed to eat fish which have scales and fins. This practice is based on the ... | |
| stumbling block to fully accepting Adventism | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: After reading in several places that Ellen White cautioned us to "accept the Bible EXACTLY as it ... A: Joseph, The controversy over the Greek texts is an interesting one, one which people who are not ... | |
| Where do I go now. | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I've been out of the SDA church for 2 months and want to know where do I go now to follow Christ? A: Sam, It would be better to have more information before answering the question. How long were you in ... | |
| God's Law | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: I’m searching for a certain denomination and was hoping that by contacting you, you could help me in ... A: Craig, My comments do not contradict the "Adventists beliefs in the Bible." The Adventist beliefs ... | |
| God's Law | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I’m searching for a certain denomination and was hoping that by contacting you, you could help me in ... A: Craig, Your question is rather long. There is evidence of a lot of confusion in your thinking. I'll ... | |
| God's Law | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I’m searching for a certain denomination and was hoping that by contacting you, you could help me in ... A: Craig, It is a mistake to look for a church that follows all of the 10 Commandments. You should be ... | |
| Seven Day Adventist tithing beleifs | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: What are Seven Day Adventist's view and or beleifs on tithing? (please include docrinal information ... A: SDA fundamental belief #21: "Stewardship: We are God's stewards, entrusted by Him with time and ... | |
| unclean animals | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: Is it OK for Adventists to keep unclean animals (like dogs, rabbits, and cats) in their homes as ... A: The distinction between clean and unclean animals was given to the Jews in ancient times. It was a ... | |
| The Least Commandments | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: Matt. 5:17-19 says: "Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to ... A: While some SDA do believe that NT references to "law" refer to the Decalogue, this is a mistake. The ... | |
| 2300 days prophesy | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: If Dr ford is right then it would mean that miss white visions are not true if thats true then she ... A: Luvo, Mrs. White wrote many good things. She herself urged people to make the Bible their rule of ... | |
| The Jesuits | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: Do you think the Jesuits have infiltrated all the Protestant churches, especially the Seventh-day ... A: David, Adventists are so confused, there is no need for Jesuits to infiltrate. We do enough damage ... | |
| location of church near Ewha Womans University,Seoul,South Korea | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: i am an Adventist from Zimbabwe. i have been in Seoul for the past 3 weeks and can not find a church ... A: You might try visiting a church, any church, in your area and asking them this question. The pastor ... | |
| Sabbath Keeping | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I am not a Seventh Day Adventist, who have a number of challenges to answer, particularly in regard ... A: I don't recall making the statement regarding the Sabbath in the NT. I still consider the seventh ... | |
| marrage and sex | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: people would not say I'm a Christian or would they say I don't belief but more of a scholar of ... A: David, Here is a link to a work by Des Ford on the last days. It's an important point of view. I ... | |
| marrage and sex | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: people would not say I'm a Christian or would they say I don't belief but more of a scholar of ... A: David, One of the earliest marriages recorded in Scripture is that of Isaac and Rebecca. Read it for ... | |
| Apostasy | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: Who does the Lord through Ellen G white say will change leaders without knowing? What does the ... A: James, I suggest that you withdraw support from the SDA denomination. Do not tithe to the ... | |
| the nature of Christ | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: I was reading Hebrews 9:27, 28 and it struck me that perhaps this is the clearest statement (brief, ... A: Leslie, Of course you make some sense; however, when you say Jesus was exactly like us but he did ... | |
| the nature of Christ | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: I was reading Hebrews 9:27, 28 and it struck me that perhaps this is the clearest statement (brief, ... A: Leslie, The most complete passage in Scripture regarding the incarnation is found in Philippians 2: ... | |
| Little Horn | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: Where can I find E.G. White referances to the Little Horn? Thank you Dianne A: A search of the EGW writings on the White Estate website using "little horn" as the search topic ... | |
| holidays | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: After studying the origins of christmas,easter,thanksgiving and alot of other holidays,i found them ... A: Michael, I don't care much for the holidays myself. I used to work on them to get a higher rate of ... | |
| Content of the Old Covenant | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: Is the method I am using to identify the contents of the Old Covenant valid? Hebrews 8:13 declares ... A: I apologize for the lateness of my response. As always, context is of the utmost importance. ... | |
| Church Quiz | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: What evidence prove that Seventh-Day Adventist church qualifies to be called a world Church? How can ... A: Limo, The SDA denomination has churches in many countries of the world but not every country. ... | |
| Revalation 19:16 | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: IN THIS VERSE IT STATES: " And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF ... A: David, This is a difficult question. I will answer it to the best of my ability; however, I do not ... | |
| pleasecan you help me get a 17-year old orphan out of the clutches | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: of two money-stealing, ego-centered, narcissistic unreliable uncles and a blinded Seventh Day ... A: Joanne, If there is abuse taking place, you need not involve CPS. Call the police. You were not ... | |
| candles and ornaments | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: Should candles or ornaments be used in an S.D.A. church even if the candles are not burned. If ... A: That's a tough one, Lettie. Not burning the candles? What type of candles do you prefer? Votive ... | |
| angel/GOD? | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: there is evidence that Christ is the arch angel Michael correct? if Christ was with the father and ... A: You might think of the relationship of Jesus to the angels like the relationship of the President of ... | |
| SDA worship day | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: What is the reasoning behind the SDAs worshipping on the Jewish sabbath day? Do SDAs see this as ... A: http://www.whiteestate.org/books/pp/pp32.html Nate, The link above is to a chapter in Patriarchs ... | |
| Satan | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: 1And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in ... A: Rob, According to SDA teaching, God has allowed Satan to roam about so that his true nature and ... | |
| Ellen G. White | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: I have heard this statement many times by Adventists that when Ellen says those who don't keep the ... A: Havilah, It is despicable that the SDA pastor and your "friend" complicate your introduction to ... | |
| Ellen G. White "taken out of context" | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: I have heard this statement many times by Adventists that when Ellen says those who don't keep the ... A: As my profile mentions, I have read more than fifty of EGW's books in their entirety. I did this ... | |
| follow up | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: It seems that you are as disillusioned as I. So sorry. Just to let you know, I have moved on to a ... A: Monessa, The Adventist perspective on the teachings of Christ is a confused one. Especially in their ... | |
| follow up | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: It seems that you are as disillusioned as I. So sorry. Just to let you know, I have moved on to a ... A: Monessa, A few days ago you considered my suggestion to find a new church "unconscionable" and ... | |
| separation of races in the SDA church | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I asked the following question exactly a week ago and have yet to receive an answer. This issue is ... A: Monessa, If you are uncomfortable with the racial situation in the SDA church, why not just find ... | |
| separation of races in the SDA church | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I asked the following question exactly a week ago and have yet to receive an answer. This issue is ... A: Monessa, the history of race relations in America is a complicated one, as you probably know. If you ... | |
| Throne and Lamb | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: according to Seventh-Day Adventists Who is sit on the Throne in Revelation 4:10 and who is the ... A: The answer to your questions is found in the book of Revelation: verse 8 "HOLY, HOLY, HOLY is THE ... | |
| SDA Bible Study | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: Would you be interested in finding out how the early SDA pioneers studied the Bible? A: Dennis, The methods employed by the SDA pioneers are known to those who are interested in the ... | |
| Bible Study | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: Do the adventists have a preferred method of Bible study? A: This is a very good question. Proper understanding of the Bible is essential. Many SDA's are ... | |
| William Miller's Dream | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: William Miller told of a dream where he found a room with w chest of jewels. People came in, ... A: Dennis, This dream is recorded in the EGW book, "Early Writings." I found no explanation for the ... | |
| Faith and works | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: Doesn't the bible teach faith and works together is the way in James 2:17-24? Than why do so many ... A: You have brought up a good question. This was a point of contention between Rome and the Reformers ... | |
| Aborted babies | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: What happens to aborted babies? Will the mothers be reunited with them at Jesus' second coming? A: Marie, Although this question is not directly addressed by the Bible, it is possible to consider ... | |
| sabbath | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: You say the sabbath is saturday. Yet never in the bible is there a record of a saturday sabbath. ... A: Not sure what your question is. It is true that there were different types of Sabbath days in the ... | |
| worship place | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: Where do seventh day people worship? A: Seventh day Adventists in America often have their own church buildings. New groups of believers ... | |
| The Sabbath | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: What biblical support do you see for Christians having to keep the 7th day Sabbath? Note: I say ... A: I love the way you phrased your question. Christians are truly free in Christ. We are not bound ... | |
| mark of the beast | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: I read where you said that the believe that the SDA church have about the mark of the beast which ... A: Mae, Adventists have many interesting interpretations of prophecy. The methods of certain ... | |
| Ellen White and Jupiter | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: I heard that Ellen White stated that their was a race of giant beings on Jupiter. Is this true? If ... A: There is a lot of bogus information circulating about EGW. Some of it is propagated by uninformed ... | |
| Disabilty and the SDA Church | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: As a mother to a disabled 16 year old child I would like to know what the church teaches in regards ... A: Jinzy, I understand your concern for your daughter. Jesus died for all so you need not be concerned ... | |
| Masturbation | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: um, can 7 day adventists masturbate? Is it a sin? A: Christina, As far as I know, anyone can masturbate. It is difficult to imagine Jesus masturbating; ... | |
| Homosexuality | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: What are the reformed SDA's views regards the topic Homosexuality (the full meaning and acts of the ... A: If you are referring specifically to the SDA Reform Movement that originated in Germany, why not ... | |
| Religous Holidays | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: Can you please give me a list of religious holidays that Seventh-Day Adventists celebrate. In ... A: SDA are mainly known for observing the weekly Sabbath "holiday." I suggest that you contact a local ... | |
| make up use/ alcohol | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: I have two questions. What does the Bible say about the use of make up if you use if lightly. What ... A: The Bible forbids the consumption of all alcohol for priests in the Aaronic priesthood. (Lev. 10:9) ... | |
| sabbath | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: could u give me texts from the Bible to prove that saturday is the sabbath? A: The Bible describes the seventh day as the Sabbath in Exodus 20:8-11. The weekly Sabbath, falling on ... | |
| ellen g white | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: actually how many books of sister white been inspired A: That's an interesting question. I have personally read more than fifty of Ellen White's books in ... | |
| the Nephilim | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: Norris, i am a 17 year old Adventist and i was researching on the Nephilim and the theories on what ... A: The Nephilim, to whom you refer, are mentioned in two passages in the Bible: Ge 6:4 The Nephilim ... | |
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I'm interested in questions regarding the law in the NT. I also like questions about justification, sanctification, the seal of God, and the nature of Christ. I spent many years as a Sabbath keeper and tithe payer. I can also opine on EGW from the perspective of a well read student of her writings.
Experience
More than 30 years an SDA member, graduate of an SDA college. Former community chaplain at "New Folsom" state prison. Spent several years serving the gay community during the AIDS crisis.
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www.cleansanctuary.blogspot.com
www.LutherMelanchthon.blogspot.com
Education/Credentials
30 years of Bible study, most of it from an SDA perspective. Basic knowledge of Greek and Hebrew, specifically word studies and contribution of the LXX to NT understanding. Extensive study of EGW, more than fifty of her books read in their entirety.
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