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| Subject | Date Asked |
| false prohpets | 2/8/2012 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sabbath | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: I read on this site that we no longer have to honor the Sabbath day, and that the tithes are from ... A: Yes Penny, the commandments of God have not been "nailed to the cross" as so many try to preach. The ... | |
| Baptism | 10/15/2011 |
| Q: Please tell me is it important for the non-adventist Christian who was baptised by immersion to be ... A: Please see Acts 19:1-5 where there were disciples of John who were baptized by immersion again as ... | |
| baptism | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: could you please provide me with scriptural referances that support the with holding of baptism as ... A: The issue of "denying" baptism brings to my memory a few stories in the Bible. Ex 12:38 tells us ... | |
| KEEPING THE SABBATH | 9/28/2011 |
| Q: I AM A SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A JOB FOR QUITE SOMETIME NOW. RECENTLY I GOT ... A: Being offered such a job where working on the Sabbath is mandatory, is a test. God wants to see how ... | |
| millenium | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: A friend who left the SDA church says that this verse cannot be used to explain the millenium. ... A: In reading the whole of Isaiah Chapter 24 here is what I got from it: Vs. 1-5 relates to the times ... | |
| I am asking a question and a request. | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: I'm an animal lover.Mostly to dogs.I got 2 dogs. One day,i found out my dog is diagnosed with kidney ... A: God will heal in accordance to His complete understanding and will. We often do not understand why ... | |
| Christmas and the Levitical Feasts | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: When did Christmas first become a "holiday" that was acceptable/essential to the Christian life? Is ... A: In regards to the history of Christmas please follow this link to find out the roots of the holiday: ... | |
| The Sabbath/God | 8/11/2011 |
| Q: Your definition of God does violence to 1 Tim 3:16, which verse deals with a solitary being ... A: God as Christ was the one that fulfilled 1 Tim 3:16, the Holy Spirit is also mentioned, yet God the ... | |
| Christmas? | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: do seventh day Adventists celebrate Christmas? A: I would have to say that most Seventh-Day Adventists do celebrate Christmas at this current time. My ... | |
| 10 horns | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: I grew up in the SDA church, so at least am familiar with most teachings/doctrines. However, in our ... A: You are correct in that it has lot to do with the ones that either did, or would have set up a ... | |
| 10 horns | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: I grew up in the SDA church, so at least am familiar with most teachings/doctrines. However, in our ... A: Here are the 10 tribes: Eze 4:6, and Numbers 14:33-34 are normally used to prove the day/year ... | |
| zechariah 14 | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: I have another question for you, this one has really been bothering me for a long time. It is not ... A: First one must understand that this particular chapter is what would happen IF the Israelites would ... | |
| Sabbatismos and who God is | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: A fresh page. I don't see why allexperts website can't make follow-ups unending. Acts 2:26, no, ... A: ok then, are you saying then that the same Hebrews chapter included the perpetual rest in Christ, ... | |
| Sabbatismos and who God is | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: A fresh page. I don't see why allexperts website can't make follow-ups unending. Acts 2:26, no, ... A: Let us begin... Now, in the greek you will have a point when you mentioned the meaning of rest. ... | |
| personality of the holy spirit | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: i would like to ask the personality of the holy spirit which is a lot of people misunderstood it. Is ... A: In the passage of Zechariah 6:13 we see that this is a prophetic passage about the coming of Christ. ... | |
| qualifications for the privalage of prayer | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: Can a mother ask the Lord for help with parenting, patience, ect, if she knows she is not doing ... A: If a person knows that what they are doing is not in alignment with Gods will, than that person ... | |
| Luke 12: 13-15, 21 | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: You seem to really know what you're talking about. I have been desinatd by our class President to ... A: Sorry about the delay in my answer. I do apologize, as it seems you needed an answer pretty ... | |
| death & resurrection of Jesus | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: Why do 7th Day Adventists believe that Friday sunset to Saturday sunset is 3 days and 3 nights? and ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering you question, I do apologize. The only place in the Bible that ... | |
| Sabbatismos and who God is | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: A fresh page. I don't see why allexperts website can't make follow-ups unending. Acts 2:26, no, ... A: A fresh page. I don't see why allexperts website can't make follow-ups unending. Acts 2:26, no, ... | |
| Question on the SDA concept of the Trinity. | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: Coming from one of the ancient Liturgical Christian Traditions and had a question about how SDA view ... A: In regards to Christ’s ability to sin. Yes He could have failed the mission He was sent on. We comes ... | |
| Adventist Beliefs | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: A devout Adventist told me: God has assigned every body a guardian angel, even to non-Christians. I ... A: Yes, each being on earth has a guardian angel. We get a hint of this in Matt 18:10 where Christ ... | |
| The sabbath | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: Bless you sir. Oh my God, congrats to you on the birth of a handsome prince. I rejoice with you. So ... A: Here we go finally...I apologize as I forgot that I had a question pending!! An implication of a ... | |
| The sabbath | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: Bless you sir. Oh my God, congrats to you on the birth of a handsome prince. I rejoice with you. So ... A: Let us begin... Now on the question of metaphor with the scripture in discourse, it is not really ... | |
| The Moral Law | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: Is the Moral Law (Ten Commandments) eternal & exist before Man's creation? Thanks. Mick ANSWER: Hi ... A: Sorry for the delay... In regards to Fundamental Belief No. 20 I went to the following address: ... | |
| The Moral Law | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: Is the Moral Law (Ten Commandments) eternal & exist before Man's creation? Thanks. Mick A: Yes it is. Here is why I believe so: Rom 7:7 - States that we would not know sin if it was not ... | |
| The sabbath | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: Bless you sir. Oh my God, congrats to you on the birth of a handsome prince. I rejoice with you. So ... A: The presence of God for the believer is where? In Heaven, or in His heart and soul? Where does God ... | |
| All Commandments Not For All People | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: You stated to Alan, "Not following the Sabbath is against God’s instruction for us, and is therefore ... A: There are many misconceptions out there about the Sabbath. One of them in particular was that it was ... | |
| TEN COMMANDMENTS | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: Where exactly in Scripture is the distinction between ceremonial law and moral law made? I have not ... A: Where exactly in Scripture is the distinction between ceremonial law and moral law made? - There ... | |
| Leasing Real Estate | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I understand that the Seventh Day Adventist believes that Saturday is the holy Sabbath. If a ... A: A Seventh-Day Adventist should follow the Word of God in both their spiritual and their practical ... | |
| sabbath work` | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: can a seventh day Adventist work on Sabbath if in the the job is in the hospital but not in the ... A: Working on the Sabbath is one issue that the Devil uses constantly to snare us. Satan hates the day ... | |
| Covenant, Sabbath | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: I new page begun. let me begin with the last. The earth temple in which Christ dwelt, is the NT veil ... A: The presence of God for the believer is where? In Heaven, or in His heart and soul? Where does God ... | |
| Spirits in the church | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: There's lot of people living in the church claiming to be the prophets seeing visions, dreams and ... A: Here is an extended list of test's for a true prophet of God: Test Number One: Deuteronomy ... | |
| pope,obama & the national sunday law | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: am pleased to have this moment to ask you this question that has been going through my mind for ... A: In Rev 13:12-17 we see where the Bible speaks of the Sunday law: "12And he exerciseth all the ... | |
| military service for SDAs | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: apart from the general problem of christians serving in any military organization, it seems that ... A: Yes, Desmond Doss showed great faith and mental fortitude for his time serving. You have probably ... | |
| Covenant, Sabbath | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: I new page begun. let me begin with the last. The earth temple in which Christ dwelt, is the NT veil ... A: The earth temple in which Christ dwelt, is the NT veil which uniteds men directly with God. The OT ... | |
| On in whom is the Spirit | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: Regarding your statement “I believe (and, perhaps, here is where we must agree to disagree) that ... A: By accident you sent your reply to “Dave” to me? Yet I will explain in my opinion what Dave is ... | |
| Reasons why you believe Ellen White is an inspired prophet. | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: Could you please enumerate the reasons you believe Mrs. White is a modern day prophet? One time you ... A: It doesnt look like you were able to open the last answer I sent. So below is pasted the portion ... | |
| Tables of stones and the law of Moses. | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: Bless you brother and compliments of the season. It matters not how laws come from God, whether by ... A: Man was made in the image of God morally, and as such knew God's requirement. Man knew right from ... | |
| Eating Pork | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: Why can adventist not eat pork when some people said that there is a part of the bible that says all ... A: The part of the Bible most often quoted in regards to God changing food that was “unclean” to ... | |
| Tables of stones and the law of Moses. | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: Bless you brother and compliments of the season. It matters not how laws come from God, whether by ... A: Now, just had how it was possible for some precepts in the judicial laws of Moses, combined in a ... | |
| Question | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: Why do not you answer me? About salvation, I wrote before, but I see you respond to everyone but not ... A: Fernando, I answered you on 1/8? As it is listed...it looks like you have not opened up the email ... | |
| sabbath and ellen g white | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I fullyknow the SDA put alot of emphasis on the 4th commandment that they have to keep it ... A: You are correct in stating that Seventh-Day Adventists keep the Sabbath faithfully. If you were to ... | |
| abortion in SDA hospitals | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: a friend tells me that unlike the Catholic Church, the SDA movement recently has fudged on the issue ... A: My comments are listed below each link… http://letsfocusonlife.com/?p=3048 The church as listed in ... | |
| military service for SDAs | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: apart from the general problem of christians serving in any military organization, it seems that ... A: It seems like you did not grasp fully my comments on the Sabbath. In mentioning the Sabbath, I was ... | |
| How do I go back & believe? | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: Just like you I grew up in a SDA home and attended a SDA high school. Both my parents and the ... A: Let me begin by stating that I have no “qualifications” to give you advice besides my own ... | |
| About Acts 15 | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I wrote to Anthony, the following: You should know that the Holy Spirit and the church agreed on ... A: In reading Acts 15 as well as the rest of the Bible one must figure out the correct context in which ... | |
| military service for SDAs | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: apart from the general problem of christians serving in any military organization, it seems that ... A: Another problem of being a Seventh-Day Adventist in the military is honoring the 4th commandment. ... | |
| abortion in SDA hospitals | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: a friend tells me that unlike the Catholic Church, the SDA movement recently has fudged on the issue ... A: In regards to the Seventh-Day Adventist church stance on abortion please see links below. If ... | |
| Tables of stones and the law of Moses. | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: Bless you brother and compliments of the season. It matters not how laws come from God, whether by ... A: Good to hear from you again. It matters not how laws come from God, whether by Him directly, or ... | |
| The primacy of scripture for answering questions | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: Just a response to your answer on 12/15 regarding your answering gospel truth questions with Ellen ... A: Let me begin by first stating that I have answered 192 questions and so far I think I have quoted ... | |
| ten commandments | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: Rev 3:12. Please explain this verse. What temple is this and where is it? With the commandments on ... A: The laws of Moses are not separate from the laws of God. Moses receives these laws from God, for at ... | |
| Is your answer bible based? | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: In your answer to Renee, on 12/3, I could not find one element of scriptural foundation. For someone ... A: First my expanation of the Spirit of Prophecy... What the Bible states of tests for anyone claiming ... | |
| ten commandments | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: Rev 3:12. Please explain this verse. What temple is this and where is it? With the commandments on ... A: Good day to you David, Let us begin… Even the sabbath which many say is in Heaven cant be readily ... | |
| personal spirituality and faith in biblical characters | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: How does an understanding of the eternal covenant encourage one’s faith in God and encourage one’s ... A: The question I feel you are asking is, “How do we know these few had faith and a personal ... | |
| eternal covenant for salvation | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: How does an understanding of the eternal covenant encourage one’s faith in God and encourage one’s ... A: From what I have heard the eternal covenant is defined as a covenant between God the Father and God ... | |
| submission | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: "How can the discipline of submission work for you? What are some of the limitations and challenges ... A: Below is an excerpt I have copied and pasted from a workbook from the Vineyard Community Church that ... | |
| Adventism | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: i started going to the Adventist church last year i truly believe they teach the gospel truth.I ... A: I think many struggle with this same issue. Allow me to share with you some quotes from the Spirit ... | |
| ten commandments | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: Rev 3:12. Please explain this verse. What temple is this and where is it? With the commandments on ... A: Good day to you David! Let us begin... Rev 3:12. Please explain this verse. What temple is this ... | |
| temple, ten commandments in heaven | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: I begin a fresh page. True, there are a lot we do not know, where the angelic world in heaven is ... A: Bless you sir, hope you are doing well. God's principle of righteous is universal, so there is a ... | |
| temple, ten commandments in heaven | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: I begin a fresh page. True, there are a lot we do not know, where the angelic world in heaven is ... A: Good day to you David! Hope all is well! Here we go... I begin a fresh page. True, there are a ... | |
| ten commandments, tabernacle/temple in heaven | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: Here in Jamaica we are awaiting Mr. Tomas the storm to walk through th island in a while. Much fears ... A: Where other beings in the universe are concerned, which apparently, existed before the angels it ... | |
| Age of the Planet | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: I believe that scientific study shows that the planet is about 4.6 billion years old. Can you tell ... A: Yes science does say that the earth is billions of years old. Yet have you ever seen the evidence ... | |
| ten commandments, tabernacle/temple in heaven | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: Here in Jamaica we are awaiting Mr. Tomas the storm to walk through th island in a while. Much fears ... A: Hope this answer finds you safe and dry! Thanks again for your response. Here in Jamaica we are ... | |
| pattern or blueprint | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: Hey what's up man, long time you were off the scene. Glad you are back again, well understandably ... A: No no Brother Matt. I cannot zoom out for the truth of the matter is revealed when we remain zoomed ... | |
| Question | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: A friend of mine says she is a devoted SDA. However, she seems to pick and choose what parts of ... A: As I am sure u know we cannot judge how God judges. He looks on the inside while we can only look on ... | |
| pattern or blueprint | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: Hey what's up man, long time you were off the scene. Glad you are back again, well understandably ... A: Lets begin... Yes Matt, God calleth the things that are not as though they were, Romans 4:17. ... | |
| pattern or blueprint | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: Hey what's up man, long time you were off the scene. Glad you are back again, well understandably ... A: Does 'pattern of things in the heaven' infers that there was actually a sanctuary in heaven? When ... | |
| The law | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: New page now required. I hope I don't miss anything where my memory is concerned as the old page is ... A: Finally!! Let’s start in the Beginning…where it all began – In Heaven Ezekiel 28 - 13Thou hast ... | |
| The law | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: New page now required. I hope I don't miss anything where my memory is concerned as the old page is ... A: Good day to you, It seems to me that there is some kind of onconsistency in your reasong with the ... | |
| Closest SDA church to my residence | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I just moved in Seoul next to Olympic Park and live in Bangi Dong - close to ... A: Here is a list of churches in Korea: Ansan SDA Church - Ansan-city, Korea Bongduri SDA Church - ... | |
| covenants and the sabbath | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: God bless you sir and how are things your side. I am just getting to response to you, for I have ... A: Good tidings to you brother! I must share with you that my wife and I went to a Bible camp called ... | |
| covenants and the sabbath | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: God bless you sir and how are things your side. I am just getting to response to you, for I have ... A: That’s so funny about the tanning thing! I was rolling! lol Now to re-focus here… Pattern of ... | |
| The Sabbath and Israel (Addendum) | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: Matt, This is an addendum. I’m commenting on some remarks you made when answering my first ... A: Even though we may differ on interpretation... I thank you for providing the texts from which you ... | |
| covenants and the sabbath | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: God bless you sir and how are things your side. I am just getting to response to you, for I have ... A: May the Lord put up a hedge of safety around you during your travels. Moses erected a tabernacle ... | |
| investigative judgement | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: im a seven days disciple ,in struggling with the interpratation of daniel 8 14 can give me a etter ... A: I apologize for the long wait, I was out of town for a few days. Lets begin: Dan 8:14- 14And he ... | |
| The Sabbath and Israel | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: Matt, I totally agree with William. Just be honest. The SDA church thrives on deceit. Genesis 2 ... A: I am answering this question as it contains a few more issues though related to the previous topic ... | |
| The Sabbath and Israel (Addendum) | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: Matt, This is an addendum. I’m commenting on some remarks you made when answering my first ... A: I apologize for taking so long I was out of town for a couple of days. Here is my reply: You ... | |
| The Sabbath and Israel | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: Matt, I totally agree with William. Just be honest. The SDA church thrives on deceit. Genesis 2 ... A: I hope you are well. Here we go... I wish you would give me some Bible texts for all of your ... | |
| The law/ten commandments | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: Yes yes I am doing fine thanks be to God. How are things your side? (1) The ceremonial Law, though ... A: Hope your well. During the course of my study I have come across a few more details about the law as ... | |
| The Sabbath and Israel | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: Matt, I totally agree with William. Just be honest. The SDA church thrives on deceit. Genesis 2 ... A: “The SDA church thrives on deceit. Genesis 2 plainly states that ‘God rested’ not Adam and Eve. ... | |
| The sabbath and Israel | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: You say that "God specifically told us that this is the day I want you to worship on". You failed to ... A: "Where does gen 2 say that the sabbath was i nstituted? it says that God cease creating on that day. ... | |
| The law/ten commandments | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: Yes yes I am doing fine thanks be to God. How are things your side? (1) The ceremonial Law, though ... A: Paul's letter was not addressing them. Paul was writing to the church. - Yes Paul was writing to ... | |
| The sabbath and Israel | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: You say that "God specifically told us that this is the day I want you to worship on". You failed to ... A: Let me restate a bit of what I told GG: “The Bible states in Gen 2:3 that this particular day was ... | |
| Dismemebering someone | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: Okay, lets say that a teenage girl fornicated with someone, and then became pregnant. This girl was ... A: In order for a person to be disfellowshipped they would of had to continue in iniquity, after the ... | |
| Sabbath | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: Does it matter what day i whoship.Is it important to know what the Sabbath means and can the ... A: Yes it does matter if you wish to follow the Bible in its fullness. The Bible has always been very ... | |
| The law/ten commandments | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: Yes yes I am doing fine thanks be to God. How are things your side? (1) The ceremonial Law, though ... A: I answered 2 questions in one... Now, if your interpretation of the ministration of death is ... | |
| ministration of death, etc | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: Bless the Lord Brother Matt. I am trusting that everyhting is well with you. Now, seeing that the ... A: Hope that this reply finds you well. Do you remember I had asked you if this is what you were ... | |
| ministration of death, etc | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: Bless the Lord Brother Matt. I am trusting that everyhting is well with you. Now, seeing that the ... A: Now to comment a little about this ministration. From the reading of those verses you will notice ... | |
| ministration of death, etc | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: Bless the Lord Brother Matt. I am trusting that everyhting is well with you. Now, seeing that the ... A: I have listed my answer as usual, yet at the bottom I have listed what I feel we have gone over ... | |
| S.D.A. Churches | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering why now a days S.D.A churches mostly care about money then preaching the gospel.Is ... A: Am I to assume that you attend a SDA church that has an offering call? Are there constant reminders ... | |
| friend or enemy of God. The sabbath | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: It's a good thing I read your response last night which I did not answer at the time, for this ... A: (1)A man who can't really become an enemy of God, despite his choice, is that soul then, God's ... | |
| 1888? | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: What is the confict of 1888, my family and I are new (2 1/2yrs.) and have heard about something that ... A: Sorry for taking so long, researching this topic ended up being a study into the history of the SDA ... | |
| friend or enemy of God. The sabbath | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: It's a good thing I read your response last night which I did not answer at the time, for this ... A: Good day to you David, (1)James 2:20-26-One who expresses faith through works is a friend of God. ... | |
| friend or enemy of God. The sabbath | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: It's a good thing I read your response last night which I did not answer at the time, for this ... A: Abraham was called a friend of God. Why was this so? It can also be said of David that he is a ... | |
| Friend or enemy of God, the ten commandments, the sabbath | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: Now, seeing then that a man who even blasphemes against the Holyspirit, is not an enemy of God, then ... A: Now, seeing then that a man who even blasphemes against the Holyspirit, is not an enemy of God, then ... | |
| On discrediting the Bible | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: I do not understand because you say you do not know that the advocates of Ellen White discredit the ... A: I am not sure what you mean by "advocates of Ellen White"? Yet I will assume that you mean the ... | |
| The covenant/the ten commandments | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: The unpleasant happenings have now ended. Never mind you response time. (1) Should a follower of ... A: Good day to you my friend, A man who loves and serves God with all his heart, clearly is a friend ... | |
| The covenant/the ten commandments | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: The unpleasant happenings have now ended. Never mind you response time. (1) Should a follower of ... A: Let me make a quick correction here. With the question of those who crucified Jesus, I intended for ... | |
| The covenant/the ten commandments | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: The unpleasant happenings have now ended. Never mind you response time. (1) Should a follower of ... A: Good day to you! (1) Should a follower of Christ have enemies?- Don't you have enemies Matt? ... | |
| The covenant | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: A new page again. I made an error with the wording of Exodus 31:18, for it in fact states ... A: Good day to you David, 30 persons killed. More than that. It is about 44 recorded, for there are ... | |
| tithe | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: When did the present way of distribing the tithe go into effect? Why was local churches left out? A: The SDA church started to really study the subject of tithe in 1859. This is when the church started ... | |
| The covenant | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: A new page again. I made an error with the wording of Exodus 31:18, for it in fact states ... A: In sincerely hope that all is well down there…I just heard that 30 people were killed in Jamaica. I ... | |
| Adventism | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: What is the traditional Adventist's view of the Papacy? (In Bible prophecy) A: I have copied and pasted a part of a Bible study that I have done already. It will answer your ... | |
| Discrediting the bible | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I often have discussions with SDAs and they always try to discredit the bible in order to justify ... A: Your question is very unsettling.To know that there are people out there that do this is highly ... | |
| The covenant | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: A new page again. I made an error with the wording of Exodus 31:18, for it in fact states ... A: A new page again. I made an error with the wording of Exodus 31:18, for it in fact states ... | |
| ten or more | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: Greetings to you Matt. I hope you are doing ok. How are things your side of world? Jamaica is fine, ... A: Now in Exodus 31 verse 18, the ten commandments are called the covenant. - I don’t really see that ... | |
| ten commandments or more in the fleshy tables of the heart | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: Neighbour in every society and age really is the same, but in biblical context it is somewhat ... A: Neighbour in every society and age really is the same, but in biblical context it is somewhat ... | |
| Ellen White and the Sabbath | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: Could you tell me the Bible tests of a prophet and if Ellen White is a prophet? My second question ... A: 1. Could you tell me the Bible tests of a prophet and if Ellen White is a prophet? Here are some ... | |
| the ten commandments | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: A brand new page. Too many follow-ups they say. From reading Daniel 9, I am more of the impression ... A: Neighbour, in biblical context does include one's enemy from the broader view, but some distinction ... | |
| the ten commandments | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: A brand new page. Too many follow-ups they say. From reading Daniel 9, I am more of the impression ... A: You had mentioned that one's enemy is one's neighbour and as such would incorporate loving one's ... | |
| the ten commandments | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: A brand new page. Too many follow-ups they say. From reading Daniel 9, I am more of the impression ... A: Lets see now... (trying to think of differant openers) :) From reading Daniel 9, I am more of the ... | |
| Daniel 9 and the sabbath issue | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: Matt. Have to begin a fresh page now. With the aspect of the two princes I guess it is the way I ... A: Let us begin... I understand the points you advanced, but what I am still not getting from you is ... | |
| Daniel 9 and the sabbath issue | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: Matt. Have to begin a fresh page now. With the aspect of the two princes I guess it is the way I ... A: Hope you are doing well. Here we go… It appears to me that what you are saying, is that this ... | |
| Daniel 9 and the sabbath issue | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: Matt. Have to begin a fresh page now. With the aspect of the two princes I guess it is the way I ... A: Lets begin... Your belief endorses the 70th week as starting 3 and a 1/2 years before His death and ... | |
| Are you GOD? | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I a reading this website that came up as I was doing a search on the Clear Word. As I read I am very ... A: First I must state that I don't think anyone that is listed as "Expert" in most of these ... | |
| The Papacy | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: Daniel 9:26 'And after three score and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off.' That's the very ending ... A: Many, even within my faith, take the approach to say that one must stick to the Word, and will not ... | |
| The difference between the moral law and the ceremonial laws | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: now can you maybe help me by telling me what scripture says we are under the moral law and is the ... A: Col 2:14-17 is talking about the Ceremonial Laws and Ordinances. The 10 commandments are not ... | |
| The Papacy | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: Daniel 9:26 'And after three score and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off.' That's the very ending ... A: Greetings David, Hope you are doing well! I am a bit puzzled though, about the very last words ... | |
| SDA Contradictions | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: I truly start to realise what the Bible means by:” let every one be a layer and God be true” I will ... A: Lets begin… 1) 3.That all will be judged according to their knowledge. Meaning that if you grew ... | |
| The Papacy | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: Daniel 9:26 'And after three score and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off.' That's the very ending ... A: Let us begin on a Bible study of the anti-Christ power. We will also be revisiting the 70 weeks. ... | |
| Passover and Hanukkah | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: Why do S.D.A. not celebrate Passover and Hanukkah? I am S.D.A. and should know this but, I do not. ... A: I apologize as to taking so long to answer. Passover - The Passover pointed to Jesus as our ... | |
| pre or post tribulation rapture | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I find it an inspiration studying the Word with you. On the matter of Thessalonians, I will ask a ... A: 1Thess 3:13, To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our ... | |
| pre or post tribulation rapture | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I find it an inspiration studying the Word with you. On the matter of Thessalonians, I will ask a ... A: David, "I see this mystery of iniquity as the evil events in the world, from the days of the ... | |
| Who is Jesus? | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: Does the Bible contradict itself about Jesus? I start to have a miss concept about Jesus and don't ... A: I understand how this can be confusing! Lets start with this one first. Jesus both before, during, ... | |
| pre or post tribulation rapture | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I find it an inspiration studying the Word with you. On the matter of Thessalonians, I will ask a ... A: "On the matter of Thessalonians, I will ask a question- who is presently holding back the man of sin ... | |
| the coming of christ | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: holy greetings to you in the precious name of Jesus Christ. On the above mentioned subject of mine ... A: Hey David, Sorry its taken so long to get back to you, I have been doing more research into our ... | |
| the coming of christ | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: holy greetings to you in the precious name of Jesus Christ. On the above mentioned subject of mine ... A: I have copied and pasted your statement…this way I will be able to comment on individual parts, and ... | |
| the coming of christ | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: holy greetings to you in the precious name of Jesus Christ. On the above mentioned subject of mine ... A: I love talking about prophecy and such things...the rapture is indeed one of my favorite topics of ... | |
| death rituals | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I am in nursing school and am doing a project on how do I as a nurse do my job and accommodate the ... A: Usually a pastor if the person is within a church will come and visit with the patient comforting ... | |
| Save us from what? | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: Why do we need to be saved when there are no punishment for sins except to be vaporized into non ... A: Very interesting view on life you have. You are correct...at the judgement you will be judged in ... | |
| tithe | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: Friend of mine sent me the newspaper article concerning Seventh-Day Adventist Church.The problem ... A: I have worked for a Seventh-Day Adventist Conference where I was present at certain meetings ... | |
| 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: God is not going to lead you wrong if you have earnestly prayed to find the right church. He will ... | |
| Rev. 12:17 | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: What did you mean when you recently said, "In being the 'Remanant church' as there is no other ... A: If you go to http://www.biblicaltestsofaprophet.com/ its lists the tests that I'm talking about. I ... | |
| Rev. 12:17 | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: What did you mean when you recently said, "In being the 'Remanant church' as there is no other ... A: Rev 12:17 states: 17And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant ... | |
| Baptist vs. Seventh Day Adventists | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I have been a baptist all my life (less than twenty yrs, by the way) and have persued the knowledge ... A: I am sure that you already know the Baptist belief system, and I don't know anything about Baptists ... | |
| 144 000 | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: is the 144 000 of Revelation 14vs1 literal or prophetic? who will qualify to be in the 144 000? is ... A: In accordance to the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy (Ellen Whites writings) it is not currently ... | |
| belief of getting jewels in our crown | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I don't think this belief is necessarily unique to Adventists, but I wonder where we came up with ... A: I did a search through the Bible using key words, "crown" and "stars" and below are the verses that ... | |
| SPIRIT OF LUST | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: CAN THE SPIRIT OF LUST POSSESS A PERSON.WHAT IS THE SPIRIT OF LUST A: I have listed under a search for the terms "lust" and "spirit" to see what came up...they are listed ... | |
| Exodus 12 through 16 | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: Two questions Exodus 12 through Exodus 16 combined with the Jewish reconing of Time is able to ... A: Very interesting comments. I think the most important part was, "The information at this next ... | |
| ellen g white - conflict in ministry | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I am considering pursing a more full time role as a minister to the Good News of JESUS. Specifically ... A: You did not make clear if you were going to be a school chaplain of an S.D.A. school? For the sake ... | |
| What are the Sabbaths in Colossians 2:16, 17 | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: What are the Sabbaths in Colossians 2:16, 17 shadows of ?? and what are the "good things" to come ... A: Johnn, I have only done some preliminary study into the sabbaths that fell in accordance to ... | |
| 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: Here is Colossians 2:16-17: 16Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect ... | |
| Bible Translation | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: Is there any Bible Translation that Christian should specifically use or avoid? I have been using ... A: In my personal studies I use solely the KJV. After studying the history of how the KJV was written I ... | |
| Matthew 8:33 | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: What were the herd of pigs that Jesus put the demons in and cast into the sea being kept and fed for ... A: Its is controversial on where the "country of the Gergesenes" is exactly located (Matt 8:28). But it ... | |
| sabbath/employment | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: as an employer, I work a small retail shop. we are open M-F until 6pm. I recently hired an ... A: The employee should have told you when he/she was being interviewed that they were a Seventh-Day ... | |
| Cultural Differences... | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I was a Filipino and with regards to the cultural differences among SDAs, I got question on it... ... A: In accordance to page 177 of the SDA church manual.... "In some countries the custom of wearing the ... | |
| question? | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I was trying to figure out why Seventh-Day Adventists have high strictness whereas Unitarian ... A: Lets start with Unitarian Universalism. UU is a "religion" that is based on unifying all under one ... | |
| About SDAs | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: Sounds like a venerial disease when I write that! I have been approached by an adventist and ... A: I am not sure that this question was intended for me....yet I must say that it seems you are on the ... | |
| 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: In reading your "requirements" for finding a true church was like I was reading a "What Seventh-Day ... | |
| great question | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: Does the information at this link provided fulfill this prophecy by page 36? Here is the link: ... A: I was not sure how to answer your question, I apologize for the length of time in which it has taken ... | |
| great question | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: Does the information at this link provided fulfill this prophecy by page 36? Here is the link: ... A: First off that was a HUGE document! It took a bit to read the whole thing. It was very ... | |
| sda reform | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: i am looking for a church and found a home in a sda church and have not heard this things you are ... A: First off, that is awesome that you have accepted the Sabbath truth! From what I gathered your ... | |
| sda reform | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: i am looking for a church and found a home in a sda church and have not heard this things you are ... A: I have answered a few questions and am not sure which one you are talking about? Please specify. ... | |
| SDA and the Jewish People | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: We live in a remote and rural area and the nearest church to our home is a Seventh Day Adventist ... A: I am sorry to hear that you think that my comment was "anti-biblical". I did use Bible verses to ... | |
| SDA and the Jewish People | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: We live in a remote and rural area and the nearest church to our home is a Seventh Day Adventist ... A: Lets start with this quote that you said before... "The Jews did NOT murder Jesus! The Roman ... | |
| SDA and the Jewish People | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: We live in a remote and rural area and the nearest church to our home is a Seventh Day Adventist ... A: I tried searching for the exact quote that you are talking about in the Great Controversy, and was ... | |
| SDA vs. CHRISTIANITY | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I recently met someone that I am dating, upon meeting she said that she was a Christian and we ... A: I am sorry, I do not fully understand your question.... Your friend who you are dating is an SDA ... | |
| Christ's Apearing | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: When specifically in the book of Revelation does Christ return the first time for His people? In ... A: Both Rev 14 and Rev 19 are talking about the same event.... The beginning of Rev 14 is basically ... | |
| Peter's vision - Acts 10 | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: While he was still in vision, Peter really thought that God was literally referring to unclean ... A: God used the sheet and the unclean animals in Peters vision in order to help him understand a more ... | |
| SDA Statistic | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: How many SDA's were at the Conference in 1888? And How many left the church after that? A: I apologize for my late answer, I have been doing research on your question. Unfortunately I could ... | |
| Serpent's meat | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: Good day, Isaiah 65 (latter half) describes the peaceful conditions of the earth made new. It says ... A: Owen, Thank you for giving me the chance to try this one again.... After reading some more ... | |
| Serpent's meat | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: Good day, Isaiah 65 (latter half) describes the peaceful conditions of the earth made new. It says ... A: Your question is very interesting. Isaiah 65:25 tells us that snakes will no longer be a threat to ... | |
| HELL | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: ARE WE GOING TO BURN IN HELL FOR ETERNITY?? A: Let me start out first by saying NO, the wicked are not going to burn in Hell for eternity. What ... | |
| marriage in the new earth. | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: am convinced that their shall be no marriages in the new heaven, however my concern is in the new ... A: The answer to your question is in Mark 12:25 which states: "25For when they shall rise from the ... | |
| Baptism | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: If one has repented of there sins and committed there life to follow Jesus and baptised prior to SDA ... A: You do not need to be baptized again (Eph 4:5). What you can do, is a "Profession of faith". In ... | |
| who can and cannot preach the Gosple | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: Who can and cannot Preach the Gos[ple Of Our Saviour?I will asking this same question to some of the ... A: God gave the commission to all of His followers (Body of Christ). The easiest and most effective way ... | |
| marriage | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: where did Cain get the wife he married. A: This is a question that has been used in the past to try to disprove the Bible. They use this to ... | |
| Adventists and abortion | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: What is the church's views on abortion? A: Here is a quote taken from the General Conference website: ... | |
| clarity on Messiah's return & the millenium | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: Some things you said in a previous answer, I would like more scriptural support and clarification ... A: This topic is one that is very deep and has a lot of intricate parts. The first part of your ... | |
| Questions | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: Pourquoi l'hierarchie dans l'Eglise Adventiste? Exist t-il l'hierarchie a lépoque des Apotres? une ... A: Salut, Voici quelques réponses à vos questions. Pardon ma traduction que mon ordinateur est la ... | |
| Luther and Calvin | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: In one of your recent answers you stated that if Luther and Calvin had known what we know about the ... A: My meaning behind "what we know now" was pertaining to the history of the remnant church. Though the ... | |
| Change of Times and Laws | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: I am so confused. I used to read the Bible, and I felt because the 4th Commandment was part of the ... A: The Holy Spirit is truly working on your heart. The verse that you mentioned is Daniel 7:25; ... | |
| Ressurection | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: How many forms of ressurection will take place? Will there be a secret rapture? Scriptual ... A: Your question is surrounding mostly the 2nd coming of Christ. When He comes again, He will come ... | |
| passover lamb & christ legs | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: what did the unbroken legs signify? the meaning behind? A: The unbroken legs of Christ signified further that He was a (the)"perfect" sacrifice in atoning for ... | |
| Tom Norris | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: Tom Norris, may claim to be an SDA, but he is not. Several of his statements identify him as the ... A: I am sorry, as I really have nothing much to say about this. It is most likely that Tom feels that ... | |
| Sabbath - Sunday Doctrine | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: For how many times does the bible mention Sunday as a Sanctified day of worship? And did Jesus by ... A: The Bible does not mention Sunday as a sanctified day of worship. Well let me clarify...if there is ... | |
| A kingdom that is divided will fall | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I have messaged you before, about my pastor claiming that unless I am baptized in to Seventh Day ... A: Scott, I can understand your frustration. Just as the Bible says "one baptism" covers it. Even ... | |
| ? | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: What is the spiritual meaning of "sweat" in the Bible? And "wool"? ANSWER: Hi Dallas, I would ... A: It seems like you already knew this one! This time I learned something...I have never actually done ... | |
| A kingdom that is divided will fall | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I have messaged you before, about my pastor claiming that unless I am baptized in to Seventh Day ... A: Hey Scott, I have noticed that you keep writing that "Jesus was not baptized into the Seventh Day ... | |
| marriage | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I am a presbytarian, and last year I met a lady who is an adventist (SDA). I have expressed my ... A: In one of my past questions I dealt with what the Bible speaks about being "unequally yoked" (2Cor. ... | |
| Heb 8:10--House of Israel | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: Can you please explain to me who the house of Israel is? Is it the Jews only or also the spiritual ... A: The house of Isreal has a two fold meaning, for most of the Bible. Either from the OT, or the NT. ... | |
| Unclean Meats | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: Can you give me just one bible verse that speaks of unclean meats being for health reasons? Can you ... A: The passages that discuss the "bleeding out" (or more simply eating meat without blood) starts with ... | |
| What you do to the least of these you do to me | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: I e mailed you earlier, about our Advent pastor baptizing people into the Advent church. I told him ... A: Scott, I dont understand why he will not "let" you do missionary work. The information that you ... | |
| ? | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: What is the spiritual meaning of "sweat" in the Bible? And "wool"? A: I would like to help you out but I need more information. Where in the Bible are these words ... | |
| Baptism | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I am supposed to get baptized at the Advent church this Saturday, but the Pastor wants to baptize me ... A: First of all Scott let me just say that I am so excited for you! So now lets get to it... :) ... | |
| Unclean Meats | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: Can you give me just one bible verse that speaks of unclean meats being for health reasons? Can you ... A: So you want Biblical proof of why unclean meats are unclean. We will have to start where the Bible ... | |
| Death and Hell | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: 1. What is the state of the dead? 2. Why do you not believe in a literal hell when so many Bible ... A: Let me say first off that the answers to these questions can get really detailed to the point where ... | |
| baptism | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: why do Adventists re-baptize when someone who was deregistered (after committing adultery for a ... A: To be honest Wilfred I have never actually heard of anyone being "deregistered". (I am going to ... | |
| Origin of dinosaurs and destruction | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: What is Sevent-day Adventist Curch stance on the origin, living conditions, and destruction of ... A: This is a very interesting question...and one that I could not find an "official" SDA stance on. I ... | |
| Nessassary for salvation? | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: Matt, I read something you wrote about how the devil loves to watch us worry about things and make a ... A: A quick answer to your question is NO. What I meant was debating such things as for example, "who ... | |
| The sabbath | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: What should and should not be done on the sabbath.I am a sda christian and i am growing daily .I ... A: What ever God gives us we should be more than willing to give back a small portion, or use it for ... | |
| The sabbath | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: What should and should not be done on the sabbath.I am a sda christian and i am growing daily .I ... A: and that is awesome that you are growing daily!! :) One of the few things that the Bible does ... | |
| Military Service | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: When I was a kid, SDAs did not join the Military. It seems this position has changed over the ... A: What I am getting from reading your response is that it does not matter what the Government says, if ... | |
| Military Service | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: When I was a kid, SDAs did not join the Military. It seems this position has changed over the ... A: You bring up an interesting point with what James White said in Review and Herald, August 2, 1862, ... | |
| Investigative Judgment | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: I have tryed to get some one to tell me "what is the investigative judgment" I have asked several ... A: I have studied up on this topic, which is thus the reason why it has taken me so long to answer. I ... | |
| communion at home? | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: "Hello, I was born and raised in the SDA church. Now that I have a family of my own (2 very young ... A: You ask a very good question. Some people think that it is O.K. to celebrate the Jewish feasts and ... | |
| God command of killing | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: An Atheist asked me if your God Jesus is love and love us then why He command Saul to killed every ... A: Hey Nick, This particular event with Saul was a test for him and his (Gods) people. They ... | |
| 1st. Peter 3:18-20 | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: Where or what was Jesus doing while in the grave, and please explain the above verses to me, where ... A: Here is 1Peter 3:16-22 so we can gain the full context of the verses: 16Having a good conscience; ... | |
| 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: Hope all is well with you. 1. Who is sitting on the throne in Rev 4:10? Revelation 4:8-11 States: ... | |
| EGW and symbolism | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: Following are a few samples of the symbolism that EGW used. Why is it that adventists reject the ... A: In your comment "why does the church to a large part ignore, or should I put it this way. Why ... | |
| EGW and symbolism | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: Following are a few samples of the symbolism that EGW used. Why is it that adventists reject the ... A: Very interesting questions, thank you for asking. The Unfruitful tree = This metaphorical tree ... | |
| Sabbath at friday sundown | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: Where in the Bible does it say that sabbath starts sundown Friday? A: Once again I must apologize for my tardiness as I did not input my vacation till recently. ... | |
| searchin 4 truth | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: Is the SDA church is the True church of God? A: I apologize for my tardiness, I did not put in my vacation till as of recently. (I am back now) :) ... | |
| no sda has ever kept the sabbath | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: i believe that no sda has ever kept the sabbath. i have been to an sda church before on a saturday ... A: I hope you are doing well, as yes it has been a while since I have replied to you. I am sorry about ... | |
| no sda has ever kept the sabbath | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: i believe that no sda has ever kept the sabbath. i have been to an sda church before on a saturday ... A: Hey Lukas, Its Ok I really didnt think that you were rude...and I guess I came off more strongly ... | |
| no sda has ever kept the sabbath | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: i believe that no sda has ever kept the sabbath. i have been to an sda church before on a saturday ... A: Sorry for the tardy reply, I needed some time to mull this one over. Your statement is very ... | |
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