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About 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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SubjectDate Asked

When did God establish His rules?11/21/2009
  Q: I'm confused, so according to this statement "Remember that there is no command at all for anyone to ...
  A: You have confused two different issues. First you dispute that the Sabbath began with Moses and then ...
The Ten Commandments Forever!11/16/2009
  Q: Sal, how can you say the Ten Commandments are to be ignored by Christians? You are ridiculous! If ...
  A: This is an objection that I hear quite often. If I say that nothing replaces the Old Covenant law ...
The Sabbath11/16/2009
  Q: Sal In Genesis, before the fall & the law, God rested & sanctified the sabbath. In the new testament ...
  A: The Bible tells us a number of things that point to the Sabbath’s eventual removal as a requirement. ...
Sabbath Keeping11/16/2009
  Q: I read a comment where u stated that sabbath keeping can't be proven from the new testament. I have ...
  A: You ask many good questions. However, since there are seven questions I will only be able to give a ...
The Law of Gal 4.11/15/2009
  Q: Sal: In your recent answer to Lincoln you misled him. The law of Galatians 4 that is to be cast out ...
  A: Nice to hear from you again. You make a statement about Galatians 4:21-31, but you don’t exegete the ...
What law of Gal 4?11/14/2009
  Q: Why do you say that the Old Covenant is to be cast out using Gal 4:21-31 when Paul is talking about ...
  A: Many SDAs have made the same claim as you that only the ceremonial laws are represented by Hagar in ...
Translation11/10/2009
  Q: I’ve heard before that words have been mistranslated. An SDA told me that Peter isn’t “rock” but ...
  A: Much of the information these people have is from SDA pastors and others who probably do not know ...
Fulfillment of all things11/10/2009
  Q: I was reading one of your answers about matthew 5:17-19 and you said that Jesus fulfilled all things ...
  A: When Jesus said that all the law would remain until all was fulfilled he was speaking of his first ...
Matt 5:17-1911/8/2009
  Q: an SDA told me the other day that in Matt 5:17-19 the word fulfill was mis-translated and that the ...
  A: I'm not a Greek language scholar, but every Bible I've ever read says, "fulfill" not teach. You are ...
Old and New Law11/7/2009
  Q: Your answer to my question concerning Matthew 5:17-19 was very informative. Thank you! In Matthew ...
  A: In Matthew 5:17-19 Jesus is assuring the Jews that he is not trying to say that the Old Covenant was ...
Old and New Law11/6/2009
  Q: What response can be given to an SDA that says the Ten Commandments are still binding on Christians ...
  A: Seventh-day Adventists, and other sabbatarians, are fond of using Matthew 5:17-19 as a proof-text ...
Daniel 7:2511/4/2009
  Q: Sal, I see you are now discussing prophetic events (Daniel 7:25 - 10/15/2009). Would you be ...
  A: I haven't studied the various interpretations to the extent that I strongly favor one or the other. ...
Follow up to “clean and unclean – addendum”11/3/2009
  Q: Sal, I admire your level of commitment, but at the end of the day exactly what have you ...
  A: I don't question what God has given me to do. I would disagree with you that I don't accomplish ...
clean and unclean – addendum11/2/2009
  Q: Sal, I finally got a chance to read your answer to my most recent follow-up on clean and unclean ...
  A: I can only help so many people. I have to make time for this ministry to SDAs. I did not choose this ...
Daniel 7:2511/1/2009
  Q: Sal, I see you are now discussing prophetic events (Daniel 7:25 - 10/15/2009). Would you be ...
  A: : In my research concerning the statue of Daniel 2 I discovered many differing interpretations. ...
Eternal Life11/1/2009
  Q: How are you Sal? I hope and pray that all is well with you. I have this question for you. What is ...
  A: Error is still error. Just because I believe that God will wink at SDA errors in the person that you ...
Piggyback on "Why is the Sabbath Bondage"11/1/2009
  Q: If the Sabbath is bondage, and the entire Ten Commandment Law for that matter, then why is it that ...
  A: I hope all is well with you. It's nice to hear from you again. Your quote of 1 John:5:3 refers to ...
Why is the Sabbath bondage?10/31/2009
  Q: Why do you say that the Sabbath is bondage? God Bless, Mark
  A: I say that because that is what the Bible says. The Ten Commandments were the heart of the Old ...
the law10/30/2009
  Q: I'm having trouble understanding how we don't need the law anymore? if there is no law, how can ...
  A: One can show love by unselfishly doing things for the one loved. In God's case doing what He ...
How to deal with SDAs, part 210/30/2009
  Q: Just as you said my SDA friend could not find a verse in the NT to support sabbath keeping for ...
  A: Congratulations on remaining calm and friendly. Your good attitude may help your friend to see that ...
the law10/29/2009
  Q: I'm having trouble understanding how we don't need the law anymore? if there is no law, how can ...
  A: Whose commandments are we Christians to keep? The commandments of Jesus not the Old Covenant Ten ...
How to deal with SDAs10/29/2009
  Q: An SDA friend is really trying to pull me out of my church (Southern Baptist), He has been very ...
  A: Be patient with your friend. He has been deceived by the SDA hierarchy and will be very sure he is ...
Communion10/29/2009
  Q: I need your help. My friend invited me to her church (she is SDA). They were having communion ...
  A: I don't believe that there is anything in the Bible against footwashing. I personally am against ...
Sabbath10/27/2009
  Q: In an anwer you gave previously, you stated "The Sabbath was clearly only in effect for a divinely ...
  A: Moses did not write that God created the Sabbath during Creation Week. Moses did not write that Adam ...
More - Additional response to clean and unclean – Is Sal really serious?10/26/2009
  Q: Sal, Sal, Sal, you continue to miss the point! Let me try to shift your focus if possible. You ...
  A: Now you are talking about something completely different than the original question. Our original ...
Clean and unclean10/26/2009
  Q: I am not an expert on religion so I don’t put myself out for debate. John asked me to read ...
  A: Yes, SDAs must pick and choose verses from the Bible in order to prop-up their make believe world. ...
Sabbath is forever10/25/2009
  Q: The Sabbath is said to be forever, So how do you say it is not forever? Thanks, Michelle
  A: Yes, it does say that the Sabbath is forever such as in Exodus 31: “So shall the Israelites observe ...
Additional response to clean and unclean – Is Sal really serious?10/25/2009
  Q: Ok Sal, if you actually intend to respond to me this time I will answer your text. But no dodging, ...
  A: I would be glad if someone I asked a question of would ask for a clarification so that he could ...
Clean and unclean10/23/2009
  Q: I just read a post from John regarding clean and unclean food. Would they have us believe that Noah ...
  A: I asked Brother John for a clarification on exactly what was his question because his statement was ...
revelation 1110/22/2009
  Q: if the two witnesses in Revelation 11 are the old and the new testaments, please tell me how they ...
  A: I don’t believe that the Two Witnesses of Revelation 11 represent the Old and New Testaments. I ...
Seventh day of creation10/21/2009
  Q: I agree with your assessment of the Sabbath and it being given to Israel at Horeb. I can’t find ...
  A: God made holy the 7th day. He set it apart for holy use by the Israelites. When did He do this? I ...
end times10/21/2009
  Q: what will be the sign for christ returning as it gets close.what do I look out for in the world is ...
  A: Jesus does not want his followers to dwell on the exact time of his return. Be as good a Christians ...
Seventh day of creation10/20/2009
  Q: I agree with your assessment of the Sabbath and it being given to Israel at Horeb. I can’t find ...
  A: The short answer to your question is that it has no significance for Adam and Eve or us Christians ...
clean and unclean10/19/2009
  Q: sal, thanks for all ur help on here. A text that is really bothering me is genesis 7:2. It pretty ...
  A: You didn’t actually say what bothers you about there being a distinction made between animals (clean ...
Old Covenant had 2 parts10/17/2009
  Q: Sal: Your mistake is you fail to recognize that the Old Covenant had 2 parts, the moral part and the ...
  A: God never inspired anyone to write down that the Old Covenant has two parts. The Jews understood the ...
Request 4 sister Patricia's e-book10/17/2009
  Q: God wil greatly reward u. I had considered joining the SDA Church a few years ago but upon reading ...
  A: You can email Sister Patricia directly, but so that her email address is not made public you will ...
Hello10/17/2009
  Q: It has been quite some time since I have contacted you. I have been wrapped up over at the JW forum. ...
  A: I do appreciate them. It does get difficult to have to make time everyday to answer questions. But I ...
Out of The House of Bondage eBook10/16/2009
  Q: Sal, I recently studied my way out of Adventism after being a member for over 50 years. I attended ...
  A: Your story is inspiring. It's great to hear from those who are now for the first time experiencing a ...
Sabbath10/15/2009
  Q: Here it is in a nutshell. If Sabbath is only for the Israelite's then why was it created in the ...
  A: The Sabbath was not created in the beginning. The Bible says God simply rested on the 7th day. It ...
Daniel 7:2510/15/2009
  Q: and for all the work you are doing for Christ. My dad has been an SDA for the past forty years, and ...
  A: It’s not only the 7th day Sabbath that has a certain time associated with it. All Jewish religious ...
Romans 310/13/2009
  Q: Sal, I have a question about a confusing verse to me. In Romans 3:31 the very last sentence throws ...
  A: In Romans 3:31 Paul was telling the Christians in Rome, who were predominately Jews, that the ...
Commandments of Eph 2:1510/12/2009
  Q: In Ephesians 2:14-15 it clearly states that Jesus abolished the commandments and regulations. To me ...
  A: I believe that you have it basically correct. However, by the “commandments” I don’t believe that ...
Children Born Out Of Wed-Lock10/10/2009
  Q: Are these people to be cast out? Due to Shame of their Birth? What is The Book Of Secrets? Keeper ...
  A: Children born out of wedlock are not to be cast out. Their parents' sin should not be put on them. ...
Ten Commandments10/8/2009
  Q: I'm sorry that you think That the Sabbath has been done away with. In Mark 2:27 He says Sabbath was ...
  A: I’m glad that you have found Christ and believe the Bible. However, Jesus nor the Bible teach some ...
Written in STONE10/6/2009
  Q: The Law of God or the Ten commandments are eternal. That's why they were witten on stone. Everyone ...
  A: That’s fine human reasoning, but it’s not God’s reasoning. I can find no reference in the Bible to ...
Ellen White10/2/2009
  Q: How can Adventis say they are the only church who preach the whole Gospel when they keep pushing the ...
  A: You make a very good point, and that is the problem of the SDA Church. They have a "prophet" who ...
question9/30/2009
  Q: i was talking to an orthodox priest who made a very interesting point. he said that st paul and the ...
  A: It is interesting and certainly logical. Also don't forget that Paul kept the Jewish feasts because ...
sabbath9/28/2009
  Q: question one please be honest..did Paul keep his Sabbath on Sunday? did Peter or other early ...
  A: St. Paul, after his conversion, went to the synagogue not to fulfill the Old Covenant law, but to ...
Why do you think you qualify as an SDA Expert?9/28/2009
  Q: From the answers you are giving to people - I have doubts you have even peeked inside your bible. ...
  A: You ask if the Bible says to keep the Sabbath? The more important question is: Who does the Bible ...
Matthew 5:17-19 a response9/27/2009
  Q: First thank you for defending Christianity against the SDA cult. I used your argument that Matthew 5 ...
  A: This is another failed attempt by the SDA Church to avoid the plain meaning of a Bible text that ...
A day chosen by God or a day chosen by man9/26/2009
  Q: It is a pity that most christians who do not observe the Sabbath always get reasons to try to prove ...
  A: Let me assure you that I do not believe that worshipping on the 7th day is wrong. It is just not ...
The Sabbath and the Bible9/26/2009
  Q: Why do SDAs still claim that Christians need to keep the Jewish Sabbath and other Old Covenant laws. ...
  A: There are various reasons that an SDA may have for keeping the 7th day Sabbath. For one thing one ...
Sin and Law9/25/2009
  Q: Concerning the above, one of your answers stated that Christ came and abolished the Law. Which law ...
  A: Jesus fulfilled and removed the Old Covenant law. The Old Covenant was only a guide to lead the ...
Ceremonial Laws Vs Moral Laws and the Sabbath9/23/2009
  Q: How do you know that the cross nailed both the Ceremonial and the Moral laws being the 10 ...
  A: Here is a brief biblical history of the commandments of the Old Covenant. First God spoke the Ten ...
Global Christen Forum9/21/2009
  Q: really appreciate it. Is it true that the SDA church has joined the Global Christen Forum? If it is, ...
  A: I don't know much about the Global Christian Forum. I believe that it is good for the SDA Church to ...
Sabbath the final test?9/18/2009
  Q: An Adventist told me, “The final test will be whether one will keep God’s Sabbath (7th day) or the ...
  A: First of all there is no Sabbath (God’s or the Pope’s) for God’s people today. The Sabbath is of no ...
About Seventh-Day Sabbath9/17/2009
  Q: Is the ten commandment still enforce today? If God is really immutable and infallible, why are His ...
  A: The Ten Commandments were a law for the spiritually immature Israelites. The Ten Commandments were ...
Rev 14:7 & Sabbath-keeping9/14/2009
  Q: Seventh-day Adventists claim that the first angel's message in Revelations 14:7 (which tells us to ...
  A: I received your correction to the question. "Can you explain why the sabbath commandment should not ...
Struggle with Romans 149/12/2009
  Q: I have been struggling with Romans 14:5. I know the bible over and over emphasizes the vital ...
  A: Your confusion over Romans 14:5 stems from the fact that you have mixed the two covenants. This is a ...
SDA Clarification along with Sunday9/12/2009
  Q: I have been reading through some of your questions and answers, and i am very disappointed at some ...
  A: I think that it’s great that you and your family study the Bible together. I believe that God is ...
Should Christians Keep the Sabbath?9/11/2009
  Q: Can you please help me? A Seventh Day Adventist makes this claim: Since Jesus kept the Sabbath so ...
  A: Don't be upset by SDA arguments for the necessity of Sabbath keeping for Christians. The early ...
Argument from Silence9/9/2009
  Q: An argument from silence is not a valid argument. You rely on an argument from silence when you ...
  A: I agree that an argument from silence is not a good argument. Such an argument may still be true, ...
seventh day sabbath and job9/5/2009
  Q: I would be greatly appreciative if you can answer this question for me! THE EXPLANATION I am ...
  A: I'm sorry for you. You sound like a good Christian man. You are in such spiritual pain because you ...
An Adventist Response9/5/2009
  Q: Sal, Again, I thank you so much for all the information you have been providing me with. In ...
  A: There are too many texts to deal with at one time. I will answer some and if you want more answers ...
More on EGW9/5/2009
  Q: I hope you are well. I struggle with posting questions here, because I don't want this to appear as ...
  A: I'm glad that you don't simply accept what the SDA Church teaches. Do your own research into the ...
More on EGW9/4/2009
  Q: I hope you are well. I struggle with posting questions here, because I don't want this to appear as ...
  A: I don’t believe that you are overzealous, however, you have been misled by your SDA teachers. EGW ...
Confused9/4/2009
  Q: Just wanted to ask if you have any NT bible verses that tell us to keep the Sabbath? I’ve been ...
  A: : You are correct that there is no New Testament command for Christians to keep the Sabbath. There ...
Viewer's Question re: Sons of God9/4/2009
  Q: How could God have saved different "races" in the Ark when there was no such thing at time? There ...
  A: I wondered the same thing. The questioner was adamant that God saved two of every race of humans on ...
More on the Ten Commandments9/3/2009
  Q: Just to piggyback on the Q&A between you and Mike about the Ten Commandments, the following are some ...
  A: I agree that nine of the Ten Commandments are moral and, therefore, binding on Christians. The ...
Baptism9/3/2009
  Q: do you know what the SDA's view on baptism is? I read somewhere that when you get baptized into the ...
  A: It is not true that SDAs baptize only those that believe Ellen G. White (EGW) was infallible. ...
The Ten Commandments9/2/2009
  Q: If the Ten Commandments are obsolete, as you say, why do Christian preachers, not SDAs, speak about ...
  A: The Ten Commandments as a covenant document is obsolete. Nine of those commandments are restated in ...
The end of the world9/1/2009
  Q: am very confused about hell fires, is hell real? Is hellfire real (like hot, consuming)? 3. How long ...
  A: Apparently you either confused me, Sal, with Tom or you accidently sent me these questions. Anyway ...
Law of God/Law of Moses8/30/2009
  Q: We have a member of our family who has recently converted to becoming a SDA member. The debate of ...
  A: In Scripture, the Law of Moses is always spoken of as one unit comprised of 613 commandments. The ...
Sabbath Day8/30/2009
  Q: Sal, I really appreciate your former messages to me concerning the girl I am dating and her being ...
  A: Let’s look at the question of why don’t most Christians observe the 7th day Sabbath in the larger ...
Moral law and mosaic law8/29/2009
  Q: I've been reading the Old Testament and I've come to the conclusion that Israel were given two sets ...
  A: It’s true that God wrote the Ten Commandments with His own finger (Exodus 31:18). However, this does ...
Keeping the Sabbath8/28/2009
  Q: Since Jesus kept the Sabbath and the Sabbath was holy should Christians keep the Sabbath? Thanks in ...
  A: God calling something holy is not a good reason to continue to observe that thing as holy. God calls ...
SDA prophecy concerning the Pope8/27/2009
  Q: Sal, As you well know the SDA’s believe that in the future the Pope will attempt to both establish ...
  A: John: The Catholic Church does not believe that the Church should be an isolationist organization. ...
Marriage to SDA8/27/2009
  Q: I am a former SDA (but still a Christian in a different church) and I'm dating a staunch SDA. We ...
  A: It would not be a sin to marry someone of a different Christian denomination. Being unequally yoked ...
The Sabbath8/25/2009
  Q: Sal, I must warn you to keep the Sabbath is important for God's people. It is at the heart of the 10 ...
  A: Ellen White’s vision not withstanding, no Christian will be condemned for not observing the Sabbath. ...
Sabbath8/24/2009
  Q: I would like to know why SDA do not like all other Christians worship on Sundays?
  A: SDAs keep the Jewish 7th day Sabbath because they mistakenly believe that the Old Covenant sign is ...
7th day Sabbath8/24/2009
  Q: Please clarify for me. You stated Moses gave us the 7th day Sabbath. I thought God gave it to us? In ...
  A: God made holy the 7th day. He set it apart for holy use by the Israelites. When did He do this? I ...
The Soul8/22/2009
  Q: One verse which proves the soul is not immortal is Matthew 10:28. "And do not fear those who kill ...
  A: I disagree with your definition. An immortal soul cannot be killed, ie made to cease to exist. An ...
Sabbath observance versus Sunday8/21/2009
  Q: I have a few comments on one of your answers. I am not even sure if this will ever make it online ...
  A: St. Paul is clear that the entire Old covenant that included the Sabbath is obsolete in the New ...
Have you left the Catholic Church? Additional follow up - The examples you requested8/20/2009
  Q: Sal, Please excuse my frankness but I don’t know you from a hole in the ground. Granted you ...
  A: Why be so rude? Why assume the worst? I don’t ask you to trust me unequivocally just be fair. If you ...
Have you left the Catholic Church? Follow up question.8/19/2009
  Q: Sal, I meant to send this to you sooner but I was heavily involved in the International Pathfinder ...
  A: Please stop implying that I am not posting all your questions. Once I answer a question it is out of ...
3rd Angel's Message8/19/2009
  Q: What do Adventist believe is the "Third Angel's Message" (in lay terms, please)? Also, please give ...
  A: The SDA Church teaches that the Third Angel’s message is a warning about receiving the mark of the ...
the Bible8/18/2009
  Q: I believe you are very confused on the situation of the Bible and Ellen G. White. Here are a couple ...
  A: You didn't tell me when I said Moses was allowed to eat all animals. If I said that I may have meant ...
sabbath8/17/2009
  Q: i read your post on how SDA are not in compliance with the Bible and really don't see how you can ...
  A: I can say that the Sabbath is not necessary for Christians because that is the teaching of the New ...
7th day Sabbath8/17/2009
  Q: Please clarify for me. You stated Moses gave us the 7th day Sabbath. I thought God gave it to us? In ...
  A: God never gave "us" the Sabbath. God gave the Sabbath to the Israelites through Moses. “On Mount ...
mark 7:18-208/12/2009
  Q: 8"Are you so dull?" he asked. "Don't you see that nothing that enters a man from the outside can ...
  A: This passage is extremely clean that all foods are clean in the New Covenant. Therefore, SDAs try to ...
The 7th day in Eden8/12/2009
  Q: Concerning Gen 2:3, did God bless & sanctify the first 7th day on the actual day itself? If not, ...
  A: God made holy the 7th day. He set it apart for holy use by the Israelites. When did He do this? I ...
Is the Sabbath a Moral Law?8/11/2009
  Q: A Seventh Day Adventist friend of mine says that Jesus' death ended the ceremonial law not the moral ...
  A: To some extent what your friend says is obviously true. The ceremonial law of the Jews is no longer ...
The Sabbath and Salvation8/8/2009
  Q: Do Seventh-day Adventists believe that you must keep the Sabbath to be saved? Thanks, Carl
  A: I dialogue with many SDAs some of whom believe Sabbath keeping is necessary and some who do not ...
Do you have a text to support your claim?8/7/2009
  Q: Sal, In your recent answer to Mr. Samuelson you made the following claims: “Jesus comes for each ...
  A: After death Jesus "comes" in judgment. Paul said that he would be with Jesus immediately after his ...
Sons of God8/7/2009
  Q: Wouldn't you agree that the fallen angels are the sons of God, and when they mixed with the people ...
  A: I’m afraid for you. You are making errors in some very basic areas. Who has taught you such ...
SDA vs. Christain8/7/2009
  Q: Sal, I have read your retorts to the various Adventists that have asked you questions. I have ...
  A: The Sabbath is the main issue for most SDAs. Therefore, I will give you info concerning it first. ...
The Sabbath8/5/2009
  Q: In their attempt to prove the validity for Christians to observe the seventh-day Sabbath today, ...
  A: Congratulations on getting free from the bondage of the SDA Church. Thank you for your kind remarks. ...
SDA vs. Christain8/5/2009
  Q: Sal, I have read your retorts to the various Adventists that have asked you questions. I have ...
  A: The main differences between Seventh-day Adventism and other Christian churches are: 1. They see one ...
Sons of God8/5/2009
  Q: Wouldn't you agree that the fallen angels are the sons of God, and when they mixed with the people ...
  A: The view that in v. 2 “the sons of God” were fallen angels and “the daughters of man” were human ...
SDA SOuls Sleep8/5/2009
  Q: Good Day Just a comment on the soul sleep section of your web site. Joh 14:1 Let not your heart ...
  A: Samuelson: Jesus comes for each person at his or her death. Jesus is not speaking of the Second ...
Ellen G. White, tithe, bondage, etc8/3/2009
  Q: Is it true Seventh day adventists believe Ellen G. White was a full blown prophet like Isaiah and so ...
  A: EGW claimed that her writings (called “the Spirit of Prophecy”) were inspired in the same way that ...
Mosaic Law, Ten Commandments7/11/2009
  Q: I was just reading this web site: http://www.ecclesia.org/truth/different_laws.html What do you ...
  A: Mr. Anthony, who wrote the article you referred me to, is very confused to be sure. In Scripture, ...
Old and New Covenants7/11/2009
  Q: I noted in one of your posts that you claim that the Old Covenant has been done away and therefore ...
  A: Nowhere in the text you gave are the Ten Commandments mentioned. “The time is coming, declares the ...
Old and New Covenants7/11/2009
  Q: I noted in one of your posts that you claim that the Old Covenant has been done away and therefore ...
  A: The law written on our hearts in the New Covenant is the law of love. It is not the letter of the ...
Mrs. White7/9/2009
  Q: What do you have against Mrs. White? Thanks, Tammy
  A: I don’t have anything against Mrs. White herself. I’m sure that she was a good Christian woman. I’m ...
how can you be so opposed to Seventh-Days7/7/2009
  Q: So ive been reading your questions and i was really wondering why you are so anti- Adventists? it ...
  A: If you saw a building on fire would you try to warn people who were unaware of the fire? Would you ...
Removing the Veil From Your eyes7/4/2009
  Q: Do you really read and understand what you write? I Am going to ask you to pray for 'true ...
  A: Matthew 24:20 in context is concerning difficulties that Christians would have in attempting to ...
SDAism7/3/2009
  Q: How can the collective Christian community allow the teachings of the SDAers to continue unabated? ...
  A: Calm down, please. There are many Christian organizations that expose the SDA false teachings. Just ...
SDA question7/3/2009
  Q: I am so close to joining the SDA church, but I find myself still hesitant and uncertain, I find that ...
  A: I believe that it is significant that our Lord never commanded Sabbath keeping for his followers nor ...
10 commandments in other churches7/2/2009
  Q: Sal, This question isn't necessarily about the SDA church but it is about MOST Christian churches. ...
  A: Many Christians are confused over the Ten Commandments. Apparently the church you and your husband ...
The sabbath etc.7/1/2009
  Q: I am Adam currently a 17 year old. And will be looking for the truth untill the day I die. I am a ...
  A: You state, “But if the Sabbath was a sign of the Old Covenant…” There is no “if” about it. The ...
The sabbath etc.6/30/2009
  Q: I am Adam currently a 17 year old. And will be looking for the truth untill the day I die. I am a ...
  A: First let me commend you for being so interested in God’s truth. Most young people are not so ...
Gal 4:21-316/27/2009
  Q: Let me help you understand Gal 4:21-31. The slave Hagar represents the ceremonial law which ...
  A: I believe that a careful exegesis of the passage will prove you wrong. Firstly, Paul introduces the ...
Holy Spirit6/23/2009
  Q: http://omega77.tripod.com/brucebivensbookhisoriginalcopy.htm What do you believe the holy spirit is ...
  A: I believe that the Holy Spirit is one of the three persons of the Holy Trinity. The Holy Spirit is ...
Re:The Law (by marty)6/20/2009
  Q: Concerning Matthew 5:17-19, you mentioned "which of the commandments are the least?" i like the way ...
  A: Yes, you are correct that Jesus observed the Sabbath under the bondage of the Old Covenant rules and ...
Re:The Law (by marty)6/19/2009
  Q: Concerning Matthew 5:17-19, you mentioned "which of the commandments are the least?" i like the way ...
  A: I don’t like the God’s Word Translation. The problem with that translation is that it makes God ...
Thank you.6/16/2009
  Q: First off I just wanted to thank you for providing alternative answers to the SDA faith. My husband ...
  A: The word "law" in Matthew 22:40 is nomos. Remember that only in the writings of John is there a ...
Whats you problem with the Seventh-day Adventist Church?6/16/2009
  Q: Surely throughout your supposed indepth study of the SDA doctrine you would have stumbled upon some ...
  A: Let me assure you that I have found much good and correct doctrines in the SDA Church. However, ...
THE EXISTENCE OF GOD'S COMMANDMENTS ESPECIALLY THE SABBATH6/12/2009
  Q: This is a follow-up to the first post I made. I mentioned that Matthew 24:20 showed that the ...
  A: I guess we misunderstood each other. Thank you for your clarification. Allow me to clarify my ...
The 1440006/10/2009
  Q: are the 144000 really going to exist? or they are in the past.
  A: I believe that 144,000 is a symbolic number. 12 x 12 x 1,000 would be the number and 12 is symbolic ...
Were our first parents omniscient?6/9/2009
  Q: Were our first parents (Adam and Eve) omniscient? That is the crucial question the Sabbath-keepers, ...
  A: There are many reasons that the Sabbath is not a Creation Ordinance and you have just added two ...
Thank you.6/5/2009
  Q: First off I just wanted to thank you for providing alternative answers to the SDA faith. My husband ...
  A: Yes, we can be sure what the words mean in the writings of John. For example, “Philip found ...
The Law6/3/2009
  Q: Jesus says in Matthew 5:17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not ...
  A: I thank you for being straight with me. I appreciate your honesty. Concerning Matthew 5:17-19, what ...
NT verse for Sabbath keeping6/3/2009
  Q: Sal: You ask for one New Testament verse that commands Christians to keep the Sabbath. Here it is: ...
  A: Matthew 24:20 is not a command for anyone to keep the Sabbath. It is a list of two problems that ...
delusions6/1/2009
  Q: i just wonder why God would send delusions (2 thes. 2:11)!!! a strong delusions for those who are ...
  A: God is not causing people to sin and be lost. In v. 10 we learn why they are perishing, “because ...
OC and NC one and the same?5/28/2009
  Q: Mindful that the 4th Commandment was the sign of the Old Covenant, I recently asked Antnony, “If the ...
  A: The theory that the Old Covenant and the New Covenant are the same covenant except that the laws are ...
THE BIBLE.5/27/2009
  Q: MEN WROTE THE BIBLE! WHY DO PEOPLE SAY THAT GOD WROTE THE BIBLE?
  A: We say that God wrote the Bible because He inspired certain men to write under His inspiration. So ...
Sabbath still valid?5/25/2009
  Q: Sal is the sabbath valid since it is mentioned in the New Testament? SDAs tell me that because the ...
  A: The first thing to keep in mind is that the continuation of a practice does not equal that ...
The Sabbath5/23/2009
  Q: Observance of the Sabbath as well as the other nine commandments are valid today and for evermore. ...
  A: I will be happy to explain the status of the Ten Commandments in the New Covenant. All ten were done ...
Encouragement5/20/2009
  Q: I just wanted to send you a quick note regarding the note of encouragement sent to you from Placido. ...
  A: I appreciate your encouragement. I believe that their leaders are misguiding the SDA Church. Yes, ...
Note of encouragement5/18/2009
  Q: I am amazed by your iron will, your determination and your courage to respond even to the most ...
  A: I appreciate your insightful comments as well. I have found it true that "some" SDAs do elevate the ...
Col. 2:165/13/2009
  Q: >"The only commandment that is explicitly taught by the Bible to be a shadow is the Sabbath command. ...
  A: You said that the Sabbath was a memorial and, therefore, it could not also be a shadow pointing to ...
Since when was the Decalogue taught as "shadow of things to come"?5/11/2009
  Q: Bro. Sal, I found this in the QOD: "The position maintained by Seventh-day Adventists regarding ...
  A: George: The Ten Commandments were never taught to be a shadow as far as I know. The only ...
Epistle of Barnabas5/10/2009
  Q: Why did you say that the Epistle of Barnabas was written 75-100 AD, when teh catholic Encylopedia ...
  A: The Catholic Encyclopedia isn't "the" experts. Other experts date the epistle earlier. I haven't ...
Can’t see the Wind, but it’s there!5/8/2009
  Q: Bro. Sal, You said: “I can’t find one single verse commanding Sabbath keeping on Christians. Then ...
  A: You say, “You will not be able to see the wind but you can’t deny its presence.” If the necessity of ...
Sabbath as moral law [new obj]5/7/2009
  Q: Sal, I have been reading extensively about the Sabbath, trying to weigh the fors and againsts. One ...
  A: The Sabbath was originally a day of rest. It later became a day for worship. It can be can a moral ...
Tithing in the SDA Church5/7/2009
  Q: I'm looking at the SDA website in the "Principles Regarding the Use of Tithe" paragraph, and it ...
  A: You are correct that tithing is an Old Covenant Law. It is not applicable in the New Testament. ...
sabbath5/7/2009
  Q: I have study the catholic church and other sunday worshippers and realise that the pope was the one ...
  A: It was God who gave the Sabbath law to the Israelites. He did this, however, through His servant ...
I apologize, Bro. Sal, you are "right"5/7/2009
  Q: Bro. Sal, You said: “I never said that every use of “man” means “Jew”.” I agree with you that you ...
  A: Before I look at your concerns let me point out that the main point is that in Mark 2:27-28 Jesus in ...
Matt to Rev, Sab not reqd for Christians?5/6/2009
  Q: Bro. Sal, You said: “But you try to grab on to straws because from Matthew to Revelation the ...
  A: You malign me as unbiblical because I can’t find one single verse commanding Sabbath keeping on ...
All laws and prophets fulfilled?5/6/2009
  Q: Bro. Sal, To you the phrase "til all be fulfilled" refers only to the law. You are again, as usual, ...
  A: Jesus, our Lord, said, "It is finished" (John 19:30) and that's good enough for me. You prove too ...
Sabbath5/5/2009
  Q: I was reading one of your recent answers and you commented about your disagreement with the Catholic ...
  A: The statement, "...replaces that of the sabbath" can make Sunday the Christian sabbath especially to ...
"Man" refers to Jews only?5/5/2009
  Q: Bro. Sal, For Mark 2:27, You said: “Since the text does not say “Jewish man” but only “man” can it ...
  A: When I read your comments I was embarrassed that I could make such a stupid and childish mistake. I ...
Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right5/5/2009
  Q: Hey Sal: Have you ever studied SDA history? I have found it very interesting that Ellen White got ...
  A: I have study SDA history. Yes, I too found it interesting that EGW had visions to confirm William ...
The first 7th day5/4/2009
  Q: Bro. Sal, If we both believe on the Bible we can both agree that God rested on the first 7th day and ...
  A: George: In Mark 2:27-28 the Pharisees had made the 7th day Sabbath exceedingly important. They had ...
Ten Commandments Abolished?5/4/2009
  Q: Sal, Can you not see that Matthew 5:18 says that not the least stroke of the pen will be taken from ...
  A: Yes, I can see that nothing will be taken from the Law and one must not break even the least of the ...
Gen. 2:3 a mere opinion of Moses?5/4/2009
  Q: You said that: “I believe that it is more reasonable to conclude that Genesis 2:3 is Moses’ ...
  A: It's my opinion, but I don't believe that I'm the only one who ever noticed Moses' use of literary ...
Rome's Arraignment of Protestant Sabbath-Breakers5/3/2009
  Q: In our recent discussions about "Jesus and 'under the law'", you stated that you disagree with the ...
  A: I appreciate your waiting until I had the time to read the article. My comments follow. I applaud ...
Ten Commandments Abolished?5/3/2009
  Q: Sal, does the Catholic Church have the authority to change the law of God? To add or remove anything ...
  A: God is the one who changed the day from Sabbath to Sunday according to the Catholic Church. You make ...
Rome's Arraignment of Protestant Sabbath-Breakers5/3/2009
  Q: In our recent discussions about "Jesus and 'under the law'", you stated that you disagree with the ...
  A: : If I'm working for the Jesuits they owe my a lot of pay checks! David, my brother, I have never ...
Gods word vs Mans word5/3/2009
  Q: Just ran past this site for the first time and I see that you have a question out there that the ...
  A: The Sabbath began with Moses is what the Bible says. You can try to find the Sabbath before that ...
SDA - EGW5/2/2009
  Q: In a 2005 response I read, you indicate that EGW in error claimed the Lisbon Earthquake was ...
  A: The Lisbon earthquake of 1755 was not “the most terrible earthquake that has ever been recorded,” as ...
Jesus and Under the Law pt. 25/1/2009
  Q: Well if we are saying the same thing, as you are stating - then why in 3 responses (to our 1st ...
  A: I guess it’s just me, but I don’t see any real difference between Jesus being born under the Mosaic ...
Jesus and Under the Law5/1/2009
  Q: In a more recent post on this site you stated that Jesus was "under the law" before the resurrection ...
  A: : I have no argument with you. I believe that we are saying the same thing in different ways. I say ...
Jesus4/30/2009
  Q: In a more recent post on this site you stated that Jesus was "under the law" before the resurrection ...
  A: : Thanks for sharing your belief with me. I appreciate it. A good way to put Paul’s theology is ...
Jesus "Under the Law"4/29/2009
  Q: In a more recent post on this site you stated that Jesus was "under the law" before the resurrection ...
  A: : Nice to hear from you. To be under the law means to be under the obligations of the Mosaic ...
educative responses4/29/2009
  Q: Sal, your answers are very mush educative and biblically correct. It must be frustrating to see ...
  A: I appreciate that there are many who agree with me out there. It is sometimes frustrating, but I ...
7th day is ordinary day after Gen 2:3?4/29/2009
  Q: Is the 7th day just an ordinary day between Gen 2:3 and Ex 16:23? Did it stopped being blessed and ...
  A: God made holy the 7th day. He set it apart for holy use by the Israelites. When did He do this? I ...
Jesus' example4/28/2009
  Q: Are you then claiming that it is only Jesus' post-resurrection example that 1 John 2:6 refers to?
  A: No. The passage refers to Jesus' example. But if one tries to use the passage as proof that we must ...
Help4/27/2009
  Q: A very dear friend of mine and I have begun a Bible study ... on Revelations. It is becoming ...
  A: There is no stock answer. You have to know how much of the truth your Adventist friend can take. It ...
TRUTH4/26/2009
  Q: SAL , you have gotten it wrong. Jesus himself said that He did not come to CHANGE THE LAW which ...
  A: You say that Jesus “did not come to change the law which means that the law is still in force.” If ...
Ten Commandments Eternal?4/25/2009
  Q: Why do you say the Ten Commandments are not eternal or binding? Revelation says: 14:12 Here is ...
  A: You ask, “Why do you say the Ten Commandments are not eternal or binding?” It may come as a shock, ...
Laws Of God!4/25/2009
  Q: Here is a verse I would like to you to respond to found in Genesis: You said there is silence ...
  A: Follow-ups tend to get long and people may have a hard time following them. First let me say that ...
Sabbath!4/24/2009
  Q: Is there not a connection between these two verses? Genesis says: 2:3 And God blessed the ...
  A: To me the passage in question, Exodus 16:16-30, indicates that Moses is delivering something new to ...
All the way to the Bible4/24/2009
  Q: Sal, In your reply to my question “Just how far are you willing to go to prove that you are ...
  A: Brother John: That's a very good question. I believe it is because one of us is not allowing the ...
Sabbath!4/24/2009
  Q: Is there not a connection between these two verses? Genesis says: 2:3 And God blessed the ...
  A: Of course there is a connection. I've never denied that. The connection is that God created for 6 ...
You really need to get your facts straight4/23/2009
  Q: Sal, You (and now Chris) are starting to sound like a broken record. You both need to give that ...
  A: I realize that SDAs don’t believe that ALL of the Old Testament is still in force. You mentioned ...
How does one prove faith?4/23/2009
  Q: Sal, Isn’t it rather interesting that God always uses the obvious to test our faith? In your ...
  A: I didn’t claim the EGW had visions because of the serious head injury that she suffered that was ...
Hebrews 8: A closer look4/22/2009
  Q: I thought it appropriate to send my brief study on Hebrews 8. Will you kindly make it available on ...
  A: I appreciate it and agree with most of it. I agree with you that the Israelites were unfaithful, ...
Sabbath as initiated pre-law at creation4/22/2009
  Q: Sal, My girlfriend is a Seventh Day Adventist, and she says that the Sabbath day is a blessing that ...
  A: There is no evidence that God instituted the Sabbath in the Garden of Eden. The text in question, ...
Resorting to blasphemy now Sal?4/21/2009
  Q: Sal, In your answer to me on April 15 you said “I realize that I'm not Jesus that is why I'm much ...
  A: Please redirect all that anger to a study of the relevant texts. Don’t be angry with me I’m only the ...
Hebrews 8:134/21/2009
  Q: In your contact with SDAs have you ever used Hebrews 8:13 to prove that the Old Covenant is ...
  A: From what you’ve said I deduce that you are new to this cite. So let me welcome you. May the Holy ...
7th-Day Sabbath - WOW!!!!4/19/2009
  Q: What can I say except--Who'd a thunk it? One o' them "dreaded Roman Catholics" pointin' this lost ...
  A: I sometimes feel alone in my ministry to help those in the SDA Church. It is very nice to hear some ...
We are all under a burden Sal4/17/2009
  Q: Sal, What I am trying to get you to see is that we are ALL under a burden… the burden of sin. ...
  A: I’m glad that you realize that you are under the burden of sin. I’m glad that you recognize that you ...
Ellen White4/16/2009
  Q: Don't you think that it's obvious that Ellen White suffered from epilepsy and that her religious ...
  A: I understand your frustration with obvious falsehood. See my previous answer of April 13 entitled, ...
Your answer to Elliot4/15/2009
  Q: Sal, In your reply to Elliot on his SDA question you said that Jesus called the Pharisees frauds, ...
  A: As I've asked you concerning the Bible so now I ask you concerning my answers: please pay close ...
I still don’t understand what burden I am under…4/13/2009
  Q: Sal, You claim the burden that I am under is the false teachings of both EGW and the SDA church. ...
  A: It’s a very difficult question to answer: What burden are you under? The answer is difficult because ...
The Sabbath and "abolished laws"4/13/2009
  Q: Isn't it true that the Sabbath was made sacred since the week of creation and whenever it is ...
  A: You ask if it’s true that the Sabbath was made sacred since Creation. No, the Sabbath is not ...
Investigative Judgment4/13/2009
  Q: Was raised SDA on the IJ and CD. Always wondered why I should bother if the door had already been ...
  A: The SDA Church does not teach the Shut Door doctrine anymore. When Jesus failed to return in 1851 ...
Another question of mine has again not been posted4/12/2009
  Q: Sal, It is rather interesting but once again a question from me, answered by you has not been ...
  A: Brother John: First, I do not decide what Allexperts posts. If I answer the question it is usually ...
Sabbath as the 7th day.4/11/2009
  Q: Sal, This is a post asking the questions that I asked in a followup about "Sabbath as the 7th ...
  A: Sunday is not a day of rest. It is a day of great joy, good works, and fellowship. However, it is ...
SDA4/10/2009
  Q: I find it so interesting how people study so much and work so hard to attack another denomination. ...
  A: Your thought that Jesus tolerated all people of his day is only possible if one is biblically ...
Are Thou shalt have no other gods before me now allow in new covenant?4/10/2009
  Q: It may be informative to realize that God never commanded Thou shalt have no other gods before me of ...
  A: Our Lord in his temptation speaks a universal truth to Satan. A truth that is binding on all people. ...
Saturday versus Sunday worship.4/8/2009
  Q: I'm proud to see that you have studied the word. And, I encourage you to continue to study God's ...
  A: In context, Hebrews 4:9 is not about keeping a literal 7th day Sabbath. Yes, a Sabbath-rest remains ...
Sabbath as the 7th day.4/8/2009
  Q: Sal, It's great that you are answering so many peoples questions, SDAs and other Christians ...
  A: I appreciate the time and effort you put in to them. Yes, I know the story that pagans supposedly ...
Close of probation4/5/2009
  Q: I grew up SDA; college, etc. I'm trying to remember what I was taught. There's supposed to be a ...
  A: Congratulations on getting free from the bondage of SDA Church teachings. EGW said, “Those who are ...
"SDA glasses"4/5/2009
  Q: What do you mean by "SDA glasses"? I saw that you have used this phrase in answers. Thanks, Ken
  A: By “SDA glasses” I mean one who does not accept the plain words of Scripture. They look at Scripture ...
Saturday versus Sunday worship.4/4/2009
  Q: I'm proud to see that you have studied the word. And, I encourage you to continue to study God's ...
  A: Yes, I have answered this question before. Mentioning the Sabbath in the Bible does not indicate ...
Commandment before the nation of Israel4/2/2009
  Q: 5 and found it interesting that Issac is told by God of the promise given to Abraham that he would ...
  A: I don't know to what answer you are referring. By "no such commandments" I may have meant that the ...
Arthur white4/1/2009
  Q: Who is arthur WHite in SDA? Did he invented a false Doctrine?
  A: Arthur White was the grandson of Ellen White. I don't believe that he created any false doctrine. He ...
SDA3/31/2009
  Q: From what i've read so far it seems this site is here to shed light on SDA beliefs, but primarily to ...
  A: J.: Thank you for writing again. You state that the Sabbath was established at Creation, i.e. a ...
Ten Commandments are God's Will3/31/2009
  Q: You must understand that the Ten Commandments are the ultimate revelation of God's Will for all ...
  A: Your stated belief that the Ten Commandments are the “ultimate revelation of God’s Will” goes ...
SDA3/31/2009
  Q: From what i've read so far it seems this site is here to shed light on SDA beliefs, but primarily to ...
  A: I was never an SDA. I was studying towards possibly converting to the SDA Church. I was then, and am ...
John and glasses3/29/2009
  Q: I can't believe that guy John. What a moron. Is he brain washed? He can't possibly think that he is ...
  A: Nice to hear from you again. Thanks for sharing your insights I appreciate them. I prefer not to use ...
Just how far are you willing to go to prove that you are right?3/27/2009
  Q: Sal, You amaze me with your double speak. Now you would have us believe that John had a different ...
  A: John: No human being ever loved as Jesus loved that is the new part of the commandment--that we ...
And what about your Catholic glasses Sal?3/26/2009
  Q: Sal, Since you feel the need to ask me to take off my SDA glasses then I believe that I have the ...
  A: John: No, it's not fair to use how others use the words entole and nomos. I never said that all ...
Why do you feel the need to belittle people?3/25/2009
  Q: Sal, Do you really need to belittle people just to prove your point? I really wish you wouldn’t ...
  A: I don’t feel that I belittle people unless belittling is showing them that their belief is not in ...
Sabbath observance versus Sunday3/25/2009
  Q: As an ex-Sabbath and Old Testament Holyday keeper I'm still in the process of "relearning" much of ...
  A: I believe that the day of worship in the New Covenant is irrelevant to God. The New Testament ...
The Sabbath of Exodus 163/25/2009
  Q: The Sabbath is an ancient moral law. The Israelites lost the Sabbath truth while in Egypt. In Exodus ...
  A: You contradict yourself. First you say that the Israelites forgot the Sabbath while in Egyptian ...
Old Convenant3/23/2009
  Q: Could you explain in your words Mathew 5:17-20. If Christ did away with the 10 commandments, then ...
  A: Seventh-day Adventists, and other sabbatarians, are fond of using Matthew 5:17-19 as a proof-text ...
The Sabbath Rest of Hebrews Chapter 43/21/2009
  Q: After more than 20 years, I have finally left a church that taught observance to the seventh day ...
  A: The rest of Hebrews 4 is the rest in heaven that awaits the believer. We can experience that in a ...
The 10 commandments3/21/2009
  Q: Does the fact that the 10 commandments given to Moses on Sinai were written by God's finger in stone ...
  A: The stone tablets were the legal document of the Old Covenant. It was absolutely permanent as long ...
The Ten Commandments and the Sabbath3/20/2009
  Q: I'm having a discussion with a Seventh-day Adventist. He asked why the Sabbath is in the Ten ...
  A: That is a good question and the reason is really quite simple. First point out exactly what are the ...
Do you really feel that you are doing a service here?3/18/2009
  Q: Sal, You say that you have a desire to help people, primary “those ensnared by” the SDA Church, ...
  A: I’m sorry that you feel that way. I try my best to accommodate people. I give biblical answers and ...
My reply to your challenge on the 10 Commandments… Will you post it?3/18/2009
  Q: Sal, In your reply to me on 3/11/2009 regarding my belief that the 10 Commandments were never done ...
  A: I don’t know how you get things so wrong, but please carefully read what I wrote to you. I never ...
Law on our hearts3/17/2009
  Q: The law God wrote on man's heart in the New Covenant is the one that was on stone in the Old ...
  A: It is true that the Israelites were not faithful to the covenant. However, that is besides the point ...
Prophecy3/17/2009
  Q: When someone asks you about prophecy or about prophetic events you say something like "I don't ...
  A: : As I said before, I can't stop you from asking a particular question. I'm just being honest with ...
Prophecy3/16/2009
  Q: When someone asks you about prophecy or about prophetic events you say something like "I don't ...
  A: I don't particularly enjoy books such as Daniel and Revelation because there are many people or ...
The Jesuits and the Catholic church3/16/2009
  Q: Are the Jesuits still loyal to Catholic church today? Many Adventist say they are/have infiltrated ...
  A: As far as I know the Jesuits are generally loyal to the Church. I don't know for sure, but I doubt ...
Roman Church and Sunday laws3/16/2009
  Q: Is the Catholic church trying to push for Sunday laws as Adventist claim? Thanks, David R.
  A: Nice to hear from you. I hope things are well with you. The Catholic Church does want for Christians ...
Purpose of the Ten Commandments3/13/2009
  Q: I must admit that after reading the Bible verses that you listed I found you to be correct that the ...
  A: The purpose of the Ten Commandments was to serve as the foundational document of the covenant ...
daniel 12 with some revelation about the prostitute3/13/2009
  Q: the following is my study and would like a opinion of it The Mark of the Beast vs. the Mark of God ...
  A: I don't particularly enjoy apocalyptic literature. I prefer to deal with plain Bible texts. I ...
Why do you continue to believe that you alone possess some kind of ultimate authority?3/11/2009
  Q: Sal, Please be careful when presenting your mere opinions as fact. In your answer to Nikki you ...
  A: What makes you think that I believe that I'm the only one that has the correct answers? I would ...
Ten Commandments Separate Laws3/10/2009
  Q: You say the Ten Commandments were not separate from the other laws of the Old Covenant, but this is ...
  A: Your statement about the Ark of the Covenant is not quite accurate. Inside the ark were the stone ...
Ten Commandments moral laws3/10/2009
  Q: The Ten Commandments are moral laws for today. You cannot do away with the Ten Commandments because ...
  A: You are wrong in your basic belief that the Ten Commandments are for Christians. The Ten ...
Is it Sal or Saul?3/9/2009
  Q: Sal, I have to wonder of your name is Sal or actuality Saul? Saul persecuted the early ...
  A: I see you have added anti-Catholicism to your paranoia. How nice for you. How am I persecuting the ...
Gal. 4:21-313/7/2009
  Q: Others have tried to explain to you the meaning of Gal. 4:21-31, but they have not been short and to ...
  A: However, they are many problems with your interpretation. One big problem is that Paul clearly says, ...
Sabbath3/4/2009
  Q: Why are you preaching against something that you can not disprove? Religion is subjective - you have ...
  A: The Sabbath was the ceremonial sign of God's covenant with Israel (Ex. 31:13, 16-17; Ez. 20:12, 20). ...
What do you think the Mark of the Beast is?3/3/2009
  Q: Sal, Your reference to the quote from EGW to prove your point that in the Last Days Sabbath ...
  A: The belief in a coming Sunday Law makes the SDA Church like comical. If any belief proves the SDA ...
The Eternal Law of God3/3/2009
  Q: What should I say to an SDA friend who says that the ten commandments are the unchanging law of God? ...
  A: The first thing to ask is where in the Bible are the Ten Commandments called “the unchanging law of ...
SABBATH KEEPING3/1/2009
  Q: I HAVE BEEN CONFUSED ABOUT SABBATH KEEPING AFTER BEING BROUGHT UP IN A SUNDAY CHURCH WHICH TO ME WAS ...
  A: Baptism means that your accept Jesus Christ and his teachings. Baptism washes away your sins. At ...
Sabbath Keeping Necessary For Salvation?2/28/2009
  Q: Feb 27, 2009 I stumbled upon your discussion with John (RE:No Harm) and wanted to get your opinion. ...
  A: Ellen White said that the Sabbath will become a salvation issue in the Last Days. “I saw that the ...
Sabbath: Marcia2/26/2009
  Q: Marcia, when first reading your veiws somthing inside me bagan to rumble, but remembering who God is ...
  A: I agree that Saturday is the 7th day of the week. So what? I already accept Jesus as my Lord and ...
Are you afraid Sal?2/26/2009
  Q: Sal, Saying that the SDA Church requires Sabbath observance for salvation in your answer to Marcia ...
  A: I’m not sure, but it was either you our Brother George who agreed with me that EGW did say that in ...
Upsetting to people2/26/2009
  Q: You upset the peace of many with your attacks against the Saabath of God. May God Help You To ...
  A: I do not mean to upset people. That is not my intention nor desire. I simply wish to point out ...
Sabbath in Genesis2/24/2009
  Q: I've been looking for information on the SDA church and ran across some of your answers. But one ...
  A: Sanctified means God made holy the 7th day. He set it apart for holy use by the Israelites and only ...
Sabbath in Genesis2/23/2009
  Q: I've been looking for information on the SDA church and ran across some of your answers. But one ...
  A: It was God who gave the Sabbath law to the Israelites. He did this, however, through His servant ...
Sabbath is Moral Law: Numbers 15:39-402/23/2009
  Q: Bro. Sal, I think you misread Lev. 23:3. The 7th day sabbath is a holy convocation and not a ...
  A: George: “Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘ The FEASTS of the Lord, which you ...
Ceremonial Law - 7th day?2/23/2009
  Q: Bro. Sal, Where in the Bible can you find that the 7th day sabbath is a ceremonial law? Were not ...
  A: George: I believe that, like all the Sabbaths, the 7th day Sabbath is ceremonial. I believe this to ...
The Law handed down by angels2/22/2009
  Q: Bro. Sal, Was not the Ten C given by God? Why is it referred to here that Moses' Law was given by ...
  A: George: The main problem is that you, like other SDAs, accept as God-ordained the completely ...
Agreement/Disagreement with Catholic Church2/21/2009
  Q: Are there also other beliefs or statements by the Catholic church that you are not in agreement ...
  A: There is no biblical evidence that the Sabbath was known before Sinai. The Israelites did not know ...
Agreement/Disagreement with Catholic Church2/20/2009
  Q: Are there also other beliefs or statements by the Catholic church that you are not in agreement ...
  A: The first statement is unbiblical. There is no biblical evidence that the Israelites knew of the ...
Under the law: the obedient or the disobedient2/20/2009
  Q: Bro. Sal, You had always implied that those who obey the fourth commandment puts themselves under ...
  A: The Christian who keeps the Sabbath because he believes it is still an obligation puts himself under ...
When was sabbath repealled?2/20/2009
  Q: Bro. Sal, Since you said that Jesus fulfilled the sabbath and therefore it was gone, when Jesus ...
  A: I'm not sure why you would think that Jesus fulfilled the Sabbath by attending one. I'm not sure ...
God said keep the Sabbath2/19/2009
  Q: God gave the Sabbath command and he never said it was no longer a command so we MUST keep it. May ...
  A: I agree that when God gives a command that it is valid unless He rescinds it. However, I disagree ...
Against the Sabbath2/19/2009
  Q: How can you say you are not against the Sabbath when you constantly speak against its holiness? Leo
  A: I can say I'm not against the Sabbath because I don't say, "You can't keep the Sabbath because ...
Paranoid?2/17/2009
  Q: Sal, You made me laugh out loud when you said “please do not be so paranoid” in your reply to my ...
  A: I agree 100% that we must each study prayerfully the Bible and make our own decision. What I meant ...
the ten commandments2/16/2009
  Q: As I understand you are against us keeping the sabbath holy. When God gave the Law to the Jews was ...
  A: It is not a true statement that I am against keeping the Sabbath. I believe that one may keep the ...
Sabbath2/16/2009
  Q: According with one of your previous answers, God has changed His mind about the 4th Commandment and ...
  A: I will briefly summarize what I said previously so that you may understand. I will leave out all ...
Withholding all the facts...2/16/2009
  Q: Sal, In your reply to my question “Where is the "Add to this Answer" link?” on 2/12/2009 you said: ...
  A: I have answered this before and I will answer it one last time. However, please do not be so ...
Sabbath2/14/2009
  Q: According with one of your previous answers, God has changed His mind about the 4th Commandment and ...
  A: God did not change His mind about the Sabbath. It may appear that way because you have imbibed false ...
The Law of Christ2/14/2009
  Q: I have read a bit of your answers and when you say we are under the law of Christ, rather than the ...
  A: If we are no longer under the law of the Old Covenant (Rom. 6:14, Gal. 5:18) then what law are ...
Help with SDA friend2/14/2009
  Q: I'm 17 years old and a Christian. I have a good friend who is not a Christian but a Seventh Day ...
  A: First of all let me say that Seventh-day Adventists are Christians. Some would identify them as a ...
see your future2/13/2009
  Q: Have a look at you present and soon to be future accurately captured in the writing of Sister White. ...
  A: Believe it of not I agree with Ellen White. Where we disagree is that Sister White wanted you to ...
Sabbath still valid2/13/2009
  Q: God gave the Sabbath and He is unchanging. So the Sabbath must still be valid because God doesn't ...
  A: If God doesn’t change then Christians should support the death penalty for homosexuality (Lev. ...
Where is the "Add to this Answer" link?2/12/2009
  Q: Sal, I noticed that the “Add to this Answer” link is not available in your answers. Have you ...
  A: I had that link for some time. However, visitors were abusing the privilege to add to answers by ...
Matthew 242/12/2009
  Q: I can see how this text also refers to the destruction of Jerusalem in 70AD, but in response to my ...
  A: As I noted previously how ever one views this passage, either relating to 70 AD or the Endtimes, it ...
Religious Authority of SDA2/12/2009
  Q: I am writing to you about the religious authority of the SDA Church. To give you a little ...
  A: For some excellent insider information on the SDA Church see www.nonsda.org; exadventist.com; ...
Matthew 24...end times2/11/2009
  Q: I got a response from you saying that you have already answered this question for me once before. I ...
  A: The answer was in the very first paragraph of the answer that you are referring to. I'll reproduce ...
Always missing the obvious point!2/10/2009
  Q: Bro. Sal, You seem to always miss the obvious point. The point in citing the presence of the ...
  A: Please forgive me for laughing when I read your complaint that I always miss the obvious. I found ...
How can you possibly believe the 10 Commandments are temporary?2/9/2009
  Q: Sal, Once again you have used your usual spin doctoring in an attempt to prove the SDAs wrong, and ...
  A: You are correct that law still exists. The law that New Covenant Christians are under is the Law of ...
Obsolete document but Current contents?2/9/2009
  Q: Bro. Sal, This is a follow up on the subject “Isa 66:23 'shall come' continually?” Jesus also spoke ...
  A: I believe that in Mt. 24:20 Jesus is referring to the then coming destruction of Jerusalem which did ...
Deut. 4:132/8/2009
  Q: Sal, Twice now you have used Deut. 4:13 the verify that The Ten Commandment are the Old Covenant. ...
  A: You are a very confused individual. You cannot have an “Old” and a “New” anything unless the one is ...
Isa 66:23 "shall come" continuously?2/8/2009
  Q: Bro. Sal, You said that the period from new moon to new moon and from sabbath to sabbath, means a ...
  A: George: I do not deny that the Sabbath is mentioned in Isaiah 66:23. I also do not deny that New ...
Deut. 4:132/8/2009
  Q: Sal, Twice now you have used Deut. 4:13 the verify that The Ten Commandment are the Old Covenant. ...
  A: You are 100% correct that the verse does not say “old” just “covenant”. Why would you be looking for ...
More on The Law of God...2/6/2009
  Q: Sal, In you haste to prove me wrong you have missed the main point of my question. You and I are ...
  A: Your problem is common to SDAs. You fail to recognize that the Ten Commandments are the foundational ...
The New Covenant2/6/2009
  Q: Sal, I could say that your answer to Scott on the The New Covenant was wrong, misleading, and ...
  A: You are confusing two different fulfillments. You are thinking of the end of this world, the return ...
Distinguishing the Old and New Covenant2/6/2009
  Q: Sal, You equate the Old Covenant with the entire 613 Mosaic laws based on Galatians 4:21-31, in ...
  A: You have misread Galatians 4:25. Hagar represents the Sinai covenant which is the covenant that ...
God's eternal law2/6/2009
  Q: Sal: God's external moral law cannot be meant to be obsolete in hebrews 8:13. It is the ceremonial ...
  A: I admit that the belief that only the ceremonial law is obsolete in Hebrews 8:13 and not the Sabbath ...
bondwoman and freewoman2/5/2009
  Q: Bro. Anthony, I asked this follow up question to Sal and he refuses to answer it. Will you kindly ...
  A: The entire Old Covenant is obsolete. In the Ten Commandments there are nine moral commands and one ...
The Law and The Prophets2/5/2009
  Q: Earlier you said: "In quoting Matthew 17 & 19 you left out the all-important v. 18. “Of this much I ...
  A: You are focusing on the wrong part of the verse. The first half says that since heaven and earth ...
God's law/Christ's law2/4/2009
  Q: In response to the question "Why are you against God's law?" you say "We Christians are definitely ...
  A: The answer depends on which covenant one is under. Under the Old Covenant there was only God's ...
bondwoman and freewoman2/4/2009
  Q: Bro. Anthony, I asked this follow up question to Sal and he refuses to answer it. Will you kindly ...
  A: As my instructions state I generally do not take follow-ups because they often become too long for ...
God's law2/4/2009
  Q: Why are you against God's law? You teach people to be against God's law and lead them into sin. God ...
  A: It is indeed with great amazement that I read this question once again. SDAs routinely accuse me of ...
Being taken away in 2Cor32/2/2009
  Q: Bro. Sal, Ben and you indicate that what is taken away in 2 Cor 3 is the law (Moses'). It is very ...
  A: The bondwoman represents the Sinai covenant. “All this is an allegory: the two women stand for two ...
Being taken away in 2Cor32/2/2009
  Q: Bro. Sal, Ben and you indicate that what is taken away in 2 Cor 3 is the law (Moses'). It is very ...
  A: Yes, v. 16 says that the veil is removed. Your problem is that you fail to see (have the veil ...
The New Covenant2/2/2009
  Q: I would suggest there are two types of experts on groups like SDAs: insiders and outsiders. Insiders ...
  A: The version quoted was the New American Bible. It doesn’t matter if the translation says, “until all ...
The New Covenant2/1/2009
  Q: I would suggest there are two types of experts on groups like SDAs: insiders and outsiders. Insiders ...
  A: I suggest that there are also two types of SDAs that ask questions here. Those who sincerely want to ...
God's law1/31/2009
  Q: Sal, Your condescending and in my opinion downright incorrect assumptions of what the SDA church ...
  A: You seem to have a low opinion of the intelligence of your co-religionists. I have no doubt ...
God's law1/30/2009
  Q: How could God condemn sinners if as you say the Ten Commandments are obsolete? His law must last ...
  A: You are correct that God must have some law to judge us by or we could sin with impunity. Where you ...
Law of the New Covenant1/29/2009
  Q: You seem to say that love is the only commandment or law of the New Covenant. Is that your belief? ...
  A: No, that is not my belief. There are many commandments in the New Testament given by Jesus and the ...
Why did you not post my reply?1/29/2009
  Q: Sal, In your reply to me on the subject of "sour grapes" you closed by saying "I look forward to ...
  A: Try the following: Go to the main menu. Then click on "FAQ". Next click on "Why can't I find my ...
2 Cor. 31/26/2009
  Q: Brother Sal, Thank you for your brotherly service. A while back I was debating with Anthony and ...
  A: This passage, 2 Corinthians 3, is very appropriate one to be discussing with a SDA. I’m sure you ...
In regard to Spiritual Jews1/25/2009
  Q: I am a new SDA. And this is in regard to the response you gave George about spiritual Jews. So if ...
  A: No, God Himself does not change. He is always truthful, righteous, loving, just, etc. His commands ...
The Sabbath is eternal1/25/2009
  Q: the Ten Commandments are eternal. Cain knew he had sinned when he killed his brother Abel (Gen. 4:8) ...
  A: At most you have just proven that “You shall not murder” is an eternal law to which I ...
In regard to Spiritual Jews1/24/2009
  Q: I am a new SDA. And this is in regard to the response you gave George about spiritual Jews. So if ...
  A: You ask if Jesus will keep the Sabbath when he returns to earth. Probably not since he made it ...
Sabbath in NT1/23/2009
  Q: Sal: My friend you cannot produce one verse in the New Testament against Sabbath keeping yet you are ...
  A: My friend are you serious? Not one verse? How about “When he says, ‘a new covenant,’ he declares the ...
SDA funeral1/22/2009
  Q: I'm a writer, and one of my characters is a young boy who dies. According to my story timeline, his ...
  A: According to the Biblical Research Institute ...
seal of God1/21/2009
  Q: In what year did the Sabbath come to be identified as the seal of God?
  A: Ellen White stated that the Sabbath was the seal of God in 1888. "Too late they see that the Sabbath ...
Matt. 5:191/21/2009
  Q: In Matt. 5:19 Jesus says we are not to break the lest of these commandments and we are not to teach ...
  A: No, I'm not going against this teaching of Jesus. I would ask you what are the commandments ...
Rom. 3:311/21/2009
  Q: In Romans 3:31 Paul says that we DO NOT ABOLISH the law in the NC. What do you think this means? ...
  A: Paul is saying that we are confirming the Law by putting it in its proper perspective. The Law, Paul ...
How can the ten be obsolete if 9 are not?1/20/2009
  Q: Sal, If the ten coms are obsolete why would the 9 be current? If the ten is obsolete everyone of it ...
  A: The entire Old Covenant is obsolete. Therefore, all Ten Commandments are obsolete. Jesus gave us a ...
The Commandments of God - addendum1/19/2009
  Q: Sal, In your response to Eddie’s question on the Commandments of God don’t you understand that ...
  A: Jesus listed as the greatest commandments of the Old Covenant two commandments not in the Ten ...
Commandments of God1/17/2009
  Q: In short, could you tell me what is the difference between the commandments of God and the testimony ...
  A: In short, it depends what covenant you are speaking of. Under the Old Covenant the commandments of ...
Soul Sleep1/17/2009
  Q: Nice to talk to you again. I have a question regarding the account of Samuel being brought up to ...
  A: If all I have proven is that Samuel was indeed Samuel then I have disproven the SDA belief in soul ...
Sour grapes?1/16/2009
  Q: Sal, Please let me know how you can claim to be an expert on the SDA Church if you don’t fully ...
  A: I appreciate your zeal for your Church. I understand and applaud your feeling that you must defend ...
Popes crown and 6661/16/2009
  Q: What do you think of the teaching that the pope's official title "Vicarius Filii Dei" (Vicar of God) ...
  A: If you are right that Peter doesn’t mean rock why do so many Protestant scholars, very knowledgeable ...
Popes crown and 6661/15/2009
  Q: What do you think of the teaching that the pope's official title "Vicarius Filii Dei" (Vicar of God) ...
  A: The Pope does not feel that using the title given by Jesus to the first Pope, St. Peter, is wrong ...
I see you decided to not post my question...1/15/2009
  Q: Sal, In your private reply to me you said that you had already answered my question before. Well ...
  A: I did not reply to your last post because I had answered it before. It was the same old sour grapes. ...
Jer. 31 and what Law in our hearts?1/15/2009
  Q: I see in your discussions with George concerning Jeremiah 31 that he thinks that the law in our ...
  A: You ask a good question. Why not both the Ten Commandments and Jesus’ commands? We know that ...
State of the dead and other SDA beliefs...1/13/2009
  Q: Sal As a Christian why do you continue to go to any extreme to discredit the SDA church and what ...
  A: I don't go to any extreme to discredit the SDA Church. I present Bible truths that do happen to ...
Dividing the Law1/13/2009
  Q: Can you tell me where SDAs look in the Bible to find reason to "divide the Law"? I've read your ...
  A: The SDAs that I have heard from always say that the Ten Commandments are God's eternal moral law. ...
Sabbath in the End Times?1/13/2009
  Q: In a recent conversation the passage of Matthew 24 was brought up related to the Sabbath being kept ...
  A: I believe that in Mt. 24:20 Jesus is referring to the then coming destruction of Jerusalem which did ...
Does The Soul Die as The Bible Says?1/9/2009
  Q: I am very confused and I don't know who to believe any more regarding the Soul.Jehovah's Witness say ...
  A: In the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31) we read of the dead being conscious. In the ...
Does The Soul Die as The Bible Says?1/9/2009
  Q: I am very confused and I don't know who to believe any more regarding the Soul.Jehovah's Witness say ...
  A: The SDA Church teaches like the JW's on this issue. They believe that the soul is unconscious or ...
Unlearning false teaching.1/8/2009
  Q: After years of attending a Sabbath keeping church, I have concluded (after learning some fundamental ...
  A: Congratulations on finding freedom in Christ. “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm ...
Death and wage of Sin1/6/2009
  Q: I would like the Biblical basis for the belief that the soul is eternal and will suffer forever. ...
  A: The soul does not die: Gen. 35:18; 1 Kgs 17:21-22; Jn. 11:25; Mt. 17:1-3; Lk. 16:19-31; Rv. 6:9-11. ...
TC= words of Old Covenant1/6/2009
  Q: Bro Sal, You said that the word "covenant" in Heb 8 is the Ten Coms and not the "agreement." You ...
  A: You misunderstand my statement that the Ten Commandments are not separated from the other ...
Commandment of God1/6/2009
  Q: Bro Sal, If you say that whenever John says "commandment" he refers to Jesus' commandment, therefore ...
  A: George: I don't say that John is referring to Jesus' commandments whenever he uses entole. That is ...
Entole=New Cov Coms, Nomos=Old Cov Coms1/5/2009
  Q: Bro Sal, You said that: “Also John in all his writings uses the Greek word “entole” when referring ...
  A: George: The word entole is always used by John to refer to Jesus' New Covenant commands and is ...
Covenant: Is it the Agreement or the 10 Coms?1/5/2009
  Q: Bro Sal, You said that the “covenant” in Heb 8 that is passing away is not the agreement between two ...
  A: George: Where did you get the idea that Jesus was the mediator of the Ten Commandments? Moses was ...
Heb 8:10 Covenant with Israel1/5/2009
  Q: Bro Sal, Why is it that it is mentioned in Heb 8:10 that God is still making the better covenant ...
  A: You ask, “Does this mean that the new Covenant is only for the Jews?” I can’t believe that SDA ...
Ark of Covenant in heaven1/5/2009
  Q: Bro. Sal, What is inside the ark of the covenant in Rev. 11:19? Would it not be the Ten ...
  A: Let’s remember that the book of Revelation contains much symbolic Old Covenant imagery. Also ...
Sabbath1/4/2009
  Q: If the Sabbath was not from Creation why did God give that as the reason for man keeping it? God ...
  A: First, let me point out that God did not give any reasons for “man” to keep the Sabbath. God only ...
The Law represents the Lawgiver1/4/2009
  Q: Bro. Sal, You said that the law showed no mercy or compassion. How can the law have an emotion, if ...
  A: You say, “Law has no emotion” that is my point. The Law says you must keep it all or be condemned. ...
Judgment is by work, not by heart1/4/2009
  Q: Bro. Sal, You said that “we are not judged by that law in stone, but by the law of love in our ...
  A: The New Covenant never says that we will be judged by the Ten Commandments. A passage that shows we ...
The Covenant and the Letter of the covenant1/4/2009
  Q: Bro. Sal, This is a follow up question. You equate the Old Covenant Law which includes the Ten ...
  A: The text in question (Hebrews 8:13) does not say “agreement”. It says “covenant”. Paul certainly was ...
7th day unsanctified in OT?1/3/2009
  Q: Bro. Sal, Kindly point out where in the Bible that the 7th day which God sanctified and blessed in ...
  A: For unbiblical reasons you believe that the Sabbath was sanctified at creation. The problem is that ...
God's Commandments in I John 5:31/3/2009
  Q: Bro. Sal, You said that you believe that the commandments referred to by Paul in I Cor. 7:19 are the ...
  A: George: Earlier in 1 John he tells us what the commandments of God are: “His commandment is this: ...
Laws in Heb. 10:161/3/2009
  Q: Bro. Sal, You said the laws had been done away with in the New Covenant. What are the laws of God ...
  A: The Old Covenant said, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Leviticus 19:18). The commandment ...
Sabbath from Creation and for Spiritual Jews1/2/2009
  Q: Sal, This is actually a follow up. You said that there is no biblical evidence that Ad&Eve kept ...
  A: I appreciate that. What does it mean that God never changes? Does it mean that once He says ...
Is 7th day worship abolished or optional?1/2/2009
  Q: Bro. Sal, You said that: "Then Paul gave his authoritative teaching on the matter of which day to ...
  A: If something has been abolished it is no longer necessary. We have the freedom in Christ to continue ...
The Creation of 7th day as holy1/1/2009
  Q: Bro. Sal, When did God create the 7th day as holy? Was it not on the first 7th day? If it had not ...
  A: The command that you refer to, the 4th, tells the Israelites to keep holy the 7th day. It does not ...
Rom 14:512/31/2008
  Q: Bro. Sal, Rom 14:5 One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let ...
  A: Happy New Year George: Paul was writing to a community composed of Jewish and Gentile Christians. ...
Sabbath and creation12/30/2008
  Q: What evidence do you have to say that the Sabbath did not begin at creation?
  A: I have a detailed commentary on the Creation Ordinance theory that I have posted in the past. If you ...
Sabbath keeping12/30/2008
  Q: After being a Sabbath keeper (not SDA) for many years, a scripture finally came to my attention that ...
  A: The SDA Church realizes that the Old Covenant is taken away by Christ. Therefore, in an attempt to ...
Deut. 29:112/28/2008
  Q: I appreciate your response and thank you for your insights on how the word 'law' was used in the old ...
  A: The first thing to remember is that one verse cannot change the entire follow of Scripture. The ...
state of the dead12/27/2008
  Q: Malachi 4:3 says the wicked will be ashes under the soles of your feet. so wouldn't that mean that ...
  A: Please try not to ask so many questions at one time. It takes a good amount of time to write an ...
state of the dead12/27/2008
  Q: Malachi 4:3 says the wicked will be ashes under the soles of your feet. so wouldn't that mean that ...
  A: Malachi 4:3 is not to be taken literally. The Jews will defeat their enemies that's all it is ...
sabbath12/26/2008
  Q: Just continuing our recent discussion. When the rich young ruler ask Jesus about what should he do ...
  A: You gave the answer to the story of the rich man yourself. You were absolutely correct when you ...
Old Testament Covenants?12/26/2008
  Q: Nice talking with you again. Hey I have a quick question. Does Deut. 29:1 speak of the ten ...
  A: No, Deuteronomy 29:1 does not speak of two covenants. The Old or Mosaic Covenant was one unit. It is ...
sabbath12/24/2008
  Q: The ten commandment is the moral law by which man should live by and the sabbath is a part of the ...
  A: In context, Hebrews 4:9 is not about keeping a literal 7th day Sabbath. Yes, a Sabbath-rest remains ...
What is the Truth?12/24/2008
  Q: I have read several of your reply's to SDA doctrine stating repeatedly that they are incorrect and ...
  A: First let me say that I do not tell all SDAs to leave the church. Those that are quite happy there ...
Concerning SDA's12/21/2008
  Q: I am not sure if you remember me or not. Over two years ago, a fellow named Derrek asked you about ...
  A: Good to hear from you. I do remember you, but not about what our exchanges were like. So I don't ...
sabbath12/20/2008
  Q: The ten commandment is the moral law by which man should live by and the sabbath is a part of the ...
  A: The Sabbath is in the Ten Commandment covenant because it is the sign of the covenant. That is how ...
The Sabbath a Creation Ordinance12/20/2008
  Q: The Sabbath is a Creation Ordinance which cannot pass away. This fact disputes your assertion that ...
  A: I have previously presented much biblical evidence that the Sabbath was not a Creation Ordinance. So ...
Regarding last question on "Sabbath"12/18/2008
  Q: You stated this in your last question "Jesus as a good Jew attended the synagogue (Luke 4:16), ...
  A: I'm not sure that you are sincere, but I will answer anyway. Of course they are Jews and Greeks and ...
Quotes on keeping Sunday12/18/2008
  Q: You seem to put a lot of faith in the quotes of writers from the early Christian church that say ...
  A: I have on occasion used quotes from the early Church Fathers to show that Christians were ...
Sabbath12/15/2008
  Q: The 7th day Sabbath of creation the one that was blessed and hallowed by God; is it still blessed ...
  A: Please do not ask follow-up questons. Ask you questions as new questions. Follow-ups are often to ...
Sabbath12/13/2008
  Q: The 7th day Sabbath of creation the one that was blessed and hallowed by God; is it still blessed ...
  A: I appreciate your sharing your questions and concerns with me. However, it would be better if in the ...
contraceptives12/12/2008
  Q: What does the bible have to say about contracetives? I'm married and have been for 18 years. I've ...
  A: Contraception, I believe, is immoral. It goes against the natural law established by God. “Be ...
Sabbath12/12/2008
  Q: Ok we know Christians can't kill anyone the law is on our hearts. Why though is it that the one ...
  A: Your mistake is in considering the Sabbath as a moral command. I believe that, like all the ...
sinner12/12/2008
  Q: Sin is defined in 1 john 3;4 and whoever breaks one of the ten commandments commits sin james 2;10. ...
  A: Isaiah, 66:22-23, does not indicate that New Covenant Christians will be keeping the Old Covenant ...
sinner12/11/2008
  Q: Sin is defined in 1 john 3;4 and whoever breaks one of the ten commandments commits sin james 2;10. ...
  A: First let me say that there is nothing wrong with observing the 7th day Sabbath so long as one does ...
Brainwashed SDAs12/4/2008
  Q: I read what is written here and I have come to the conclusion that SDAs are brainwashed. I see this ...
  A: I hope that things are well with you my friend. Brainwashing is a very strong word. I don’t like the ...
What does Biblical Marriage comprise of?11/29/2008
  Q: My boyfriend and I are baptised Adventists. We have been living together as man and wife (regular ...
  A: Each person must make up his or her own mind. We will each be judged by God. I see such a ...
Which Law?11/27/2008
  Q: Since we are not under the law as you say, am I allowed to kill, or steel, or have other gods, since ...
  A: No, we may not murder etc even though the Ten Commandments are obsolete(Hebrews 8:13 & 2 Corinthians ...
Jesus and Sabbath11/27/2008
  Q: Sal, Where did Jesus ever say don't keep the Sabbath anymore? Thanks, Jason
  A: Jesus never plainly said, “You don’t have to keep the Sabbath anymore.” However, Jesus also never ...
Sabbath command is binding11/26/2008
  Q: Sal, the Sabbath command is binding unless it is rescinded. Can you produce even one verse that says ...
  A: I will be glad to provide you with a passage from the New Testament showing that the Sabbath has ...
What happens when we die?11/25/2008
  Q: You were so helpful to me last week as I was realizing that the SDA church is no longer the church ...
  A: The SDA aberration of “soul sleep” is a fairly harmless belief. Even the SDA Church does not make a ...
Lists of sins and the Sabbath11/23/2008
  Q: Sal, You quote from lists of sins and complain that Sabbath breaking is not found in them. If ...
  A: I do not believe that the writers of the New Testament were under any obligation to list all ...
Worship day11/21/2008
  Q: Where in the Bible is Sunday commanded by God as the new day for Christian worship? Thank You, Bob
  A: Where did you get the idea that I believe that God commanded Christians to worship on Sunday? I have ...
Coming back to SDA church11/20/2008
  Q: I just found this site today and reading your responses as well as some of your fellow experts has ...
  A: I'm glad that you have decided to not return to the SDA Church. I could tell from your post that you ...
Coming back to SDA church11/19/2008
  Q: I just found this site today and reading your responses as well as some of your fellow experts has ...
  A: It is important that you do have religion in your family life. I probably am not the expert that you ...
True church11/19/2008
  Q: I just recently came across the AllExperts site and read through some of the postings (via Google). ...
  A: I do not think that one can find a church that has no problems with doctrine. Some churches are much ...
Quest11/17/2008
  Q: What is the difference between justification and Salvation?
  A: Justification is a step in the salvation process. Justification is being made right with God. It is ...
Sabbath as a type or shadow11/16/2008
  Q: You say the Sabbath is a type and a shadow of something in the New Covenant therefore the Sabbath ...
  A: Your statement is incorrect. Adam was a type or shadow of Christ (1 Cor. 15:21-22 & Rom. 5:14). Eve ...
Saturday, The Sabbath Day is the Lord's day of worship. NOT SUNDAY11/11/2008
  Q: Who gave roman Catholic permission to change the Lord's day of worship from Saturday to Sunday. ...
  A: The Bible gives you the answer to why the 7th day was blessed by God. “So God blessed the 7th day ...
Sabbath at Sinai11/10/2008
  Q: You and others quote the texts from Deut. 5, Nehemiah 9, etc. to show that the Sabbath was not given ...
  A: Let me say at the outset that you misunderstand me if you believe that I support Sunday as being the ...
URGENT QUESTIONS11/8/2008
  Q: HOW IS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST DIRECTLY RELATED TO PROTESTANTISM? ALSO HOW IS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST ...
  A: The SDA Church protests against all Sunday keeping churches. The SDA Church complains that all ...
The Sabbath11/8/2008
  Q: Why can't I keep the Sabbath? What's wrong with that? Mattie
  A: You certainly may keep the 7th day Sabbath if you wish. There is nothing wrong with keeping the ...
holy spirit11/7/2008
  Q: what do the S.D.A belive and say about the holy spirit
  A: The SDA Church seems orthodox in their beliefs about the Holy Spirit. From the official SDA ...
adventists11/6/2008
  Q: why does everyone set about to discredit others because they believe just what the bible says? wont ...
  A: Much of what you say makes good sense. The most important thing to us should be Jesus not ...
URGENT QUESTIONS11/6/2008
  Q: HOW IS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST DIRECTLY RELATED TO PROTESTANTISM? ALSO HOW IS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST ...
  A: The SDA Church is related to Protestantism because they grew out of the Reformation. Both ...
Persecution of the christians10/31/2008
  Q: So why did the Roman Catholic and Papacy persecute the early Christians? You can read it in every ...
  A: You would be better off asking this question on the Catholic page of this site. My expertise in ...
The 10 commandments10/29/2008
  Q: Can you please tell me if 10 commandments are still binding as we know them under the new covenant? ...
  A: The Ten Commandments as given on Mount Sinai are not binding on Christians. One reason for this is ...
Genesis 26:510/29/2008
  Q: Please explain this text because I was told that the commandments, laws and statutes of God were not ...
  A: The verse that you refer to reads: “Abraham obeyed my voice and keep my charge, my commandments, my ...
Example of Jesus10/24/2008
  Q: Jesus worshipped on the Sabbath. "And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up; and, as his ...
  A: Allow me to point out, however, that Sabbath observance is not a salvation issue in the New ...
God's Commandment10/18/2008
  Q: You would have Christians ignore the word of God by not keeping God's Sabbath. You should consider ...
  A: I would certainly never oppose the commandment of God “if” it applied to me. God made many ...
the Ten commandments!10/15/2008
  Q: Breaking one of the commandments, is the same as breaking them all in Gods' Books(John 15: 10), ...
  A: The verse you quoted, Jn. 15:10, does not say “Ten Commandments.” In context Jesus is telling his ...
Norris Nonsense10/9/2008
  Q: Did you read Norris' nonsense that the 3rd angels message in Rev 14 is that Christians are supposed ...
  A: First of all calm down. With all those exclamation points you seem to be quite upset. Watch your ...
God Commands the Sabbath10/8/2008
  Q: You Catholics do not keep God’s command to us to keep holy the Sabbath not Sunday (Ex. 20:8-11). You ...
  A: God never told “us” to keep the Sabbath. God told the Israelites who had been in bondage in Egypt to ...
Why against the Sabbath?10/6/2008
  Q: Why do you say don't judge and one can keep the Sabbath, but then you preach against keeping the ...
  A: I’m not confused and you should not be confused either. I have many times stated that I view it as a ...
mary??!!!?!?!?10/5/2008
  Q: ive just read your input about mary being on the right hand of jesus and how jesus can not refuse ...
  A: Just go to the Catholic page of this website and you can find the answer to your misconceptions. ...
Concerning a site you have given for information (Part 2)10/2/2008
  Q: Well you asked to provide the link that I was talking about in my last post. The link you provided ...
  A: The two incidents that you mentioned have long been misunderstood. Thank you for giving me the ...
Pre-Advent Judgment?10/1/2008
  Q: Daniel 7:8-11 reads as follows: "While I was thinking about the horns, there before me was another ...
  A: Since the Bible lacks any clear picture of the SDA doctrine of the IJ many SDAs, including websites ...
The Investigative Judgment (follow up) part two9/25/2008
  Q: Sal, The first thing that came to mind when I read your response were the words of former ...
  A: I will be happy to post your letter for others to see. As I said previously I agree that we must get ...
Concerning a site you have given for information9/25/2008
  Q: This isn't so much abou the site itself since it has excellent material, but instead I noticed it ...
  A: Great to hear that things are going well for you. If you have a particular question about an ...
The Investigative Judgment (follow up)9/23/2008
  Q: but the other people that read the posts on this board may want another view into the IJ. After ...
  A: Let me commend you on giving excellent counsel on getting as much info as possible in order to make ...
The Investigative Judgment9/21/2008
  Q: The Investigative Judgment is a true doctrine of the Christian church. You refuse to believe the ...
  A: You complain that I don’t believe in the Investigative Judgment (IJ). But I have studied it and have ...
spiritual sodom and egypt9/18/2008
  Q: Again I will refer you to Great controversy by E.G. White p.g. 269 It had been Rome's policy, under ...
  A: I found the quote from EGW to be rambling. She also showed disregard for the context of the Bible ...
revelations 119/18/2008
  Q: ! its me again, thanks for responding to my message. I'm glad to discuss about this book(bible), ...
  A: 11 and the Two Witnesses. I don’t believe that your belief that the Witnesses are the Old and New ...
SDA haters.......9/18/2008
  Q: Sal Im new to Adventism but I gotta tell ya your determination to prove these guys wrong is a ...
  A: The day one worships in the New Covenant is irrelevant. The 7th day Sabbath was the sign of the Old ...
SDA haters.......9/18/2008
  Q: Sal Im new to Adventism but I gotta tell ya your determination to prove these guys wrong is a ...
  A: I don't have a "beef" with the SDA Church. I'm not determined to prove them wrong. I simply shine ...
sabbath9/13/2008
  Q: why do we follow all 9 commandments of god and leave the Sabbath one. is there a time when the ...
  A: Christians are called to a higher moral standard than that which is contained in the Ten ...
Ten Commandments9/13/2008
  Q: Why do you say that the Ten Commandments are the Old Covenant? The Old Covenant is much more than ...
  A: I agree that the Old Covenant is more than just the Ten Commandments. I emphasize the Ten ...
No desire to leave my fellowship9/11/2008
  Q: I am a woman in love with my Lord. I have experienced especially in the past few years a ...
  A: You do not have to leave the SDA Church in order to experience a personal relationship with Christ. ...
Sabbath9/11/2008
  Q: How then do interpret Acts 13:43-47 13:43 Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews ...
  A: Act 13:43-47 is a passage both wonderful and sad. It shows the gospel going out to the people as the ...
sabbath9/11/2008
  Q: why do we follow all 9 commandments of god and leave the Sabbath one. is there a time when the ...
  A: We, as Christians, should follow the higher morality of the Law of Christ. I do not follow the Ten ...
Your Interpretation of the Bible is Narrow9/9/2008
  Q: In your response on the Biblical Sabbath support you pointed out that referred to the Israelites ...
  A: The examples you gave do not support your thesis that Sabbath keeping is for Christians. The angel ...
The Little Horn9/4/2008
  Q: Who is the "little horn" of Dan. 8? Todd
  A: As a rule I usually do not even try to answer such questions. The reason being that my area of least ...
Denomination of Protestants9/1/2008
  Q: Why Protestant have so much so denominations? like Catholic and Orthodox have no sub denominations ...
  A: The reason that there are so many Protestant denominations is that they reject any Church authority. ...
20 years an SDA8/31/2008
  Q: I very much agree with your correspondence with Vincent. I was a Seventh-day Adventist for 20 years. ...
  A: I find them very valuable because of your background and experience as a longtime SDA. I rejoice ...
Verses that support the Sabbath "far outweigh those that don't"8/28/2008
  Q: Hey Sal!! First off, thank you for your extensive research and your ability to answer in a very nice ...
  A: The number of verses that support Sabbath keeping does outweigh those that do not. However, that by ...
Anthony8/28/2008
  Q: Did you see that our friend Anthony is at it again? Now he's answering questions that someone asked ...
  A: Nice to hear from you again. No, I didn’t see that letter from Anthony. Thanks for drawing my ...
Questions about the "Nomos" / "Entole"8/24/2008
  Q: I want to first say to all who read this that I apologize for this will be a long question. Also ...
  A: I’m afraid that you used a rather poor Greek Bible site. I use Bible Monk @ ...
Regarding an answer you gave to a Sabbath question.8/24/2008
  Q: I was reading one of the answers which someone gave scripture versus stating to obey and keep the ...
  A: In order to properly understand I John we need to look at how John uses the terms "law" and ...
Regarding an answer you gave to a Sabbath question.8/23/2008
  Q: I was reading one of the answers which someone gave scripture versus stating to obey and keep the ...
  A: I have addressed the Matthew 5:17-18 text numerous times. Here I will just address the claim that ...
San Fransico Earthquake8/23/2008
  Q: One of the experts on this page listed as proof that Ellen White was a true prophet that she ...
  A: It is a very common myth with those SDAs who seek to prove that Ellen G. White (EGW) was a true ...
Who is not against us is for us8/15/2008
  Q: Even after spending time in His compassionate presence, John was still protective of his own turf ...
  A: 1. Separate the Body of Christ into Sabbath-keepers & Sunday-keepers. 2. Claim to be the True Church ...
2 Cor 3: Old Covenant abolished?8/15/2008
  Q: I remember you once responded to one of my questions about the Old Covenant, and you referred to 2 ...
  A: Before I answer 2 Cor. 3:12-18, I would like to point out that you still must deal with the earlier ...
Jesus Kept the Sabbath in Death8/12/2008
  Q: Jesus kept the Sabbath even in death as he lay in the tomb. He waited until the Sabbath was past ...
  A: I’m afraid that SDA apologists have put into your mind a thought that is appealing to you, but not ...
The Shut Door8/8/2008
  Q: I saw in your bio where you claim that Ellen White was wrong on her first vision concerning the Shut ...
  A: You are right that EGW admitted to holding the Shut Door belief prior to her first vision. “For a ...
Noah and meat eating today7/26/2008
  Q: I saw where you have stated that Noah ate meat so it must be okay for people to eat meat. Well, Sal, ...
  A: The Bible doesn’t say that Noah only ate meat out of necessity. That idea is only a supposition on ...
Ellen White of God7/23/2008
  Q: You claim Ellen White was not of God, but her ministry is a fulfillment of Joel 2:28: "And it shall ...
  A: I appreciate you taking the time to share it with me. Firstly, Ellen G. White (EGW) certainly did ...
Baptism7/20/2008
  Q: In SDA IS BAPTISM MORE TO DO DO WITH CHURCH MEMBERSHIP THAN ACCEPTANCE OF CHRIST?
  A: The SDA Church has a list of 28 Fundamental Beliefs. In this list #15 is about baptism. It begins, ...
Justification and the Judgment by works7/19/2008
  Q: I have been reading an SDA scholar who tries to harmonise NT statements about justification by faith ...
  A: Yes, I believe that the SDA scholar was being reasonable in his judgment that Christians can lose ...
Justification and the Judgment by works7/18/2008
  Q: I have been reading an SDA scholar who tries to harmonise NT statements about justification by faith ...
  A: I'm sorry, but I don't see what has you worried. You accept Jesus are judged by what you have done ...
Sabbath Keeping7/16/2008
  Q: Would like to get insight on Sabbath keeping,basically what makes it a false teaching? ANSWER: Dear ...
  A: First, there is no mention of anyone observing the Sabbath until the Israelites received the command ...
Sabbath Keeping7/15/2008
  Q: Would like to get insight on Sabbath keeping,basically what makes it a false teaching?
  A: Keeping the Sabbath itself is not a false teaching. One is free to do so if they wish (Rom. 14:5). ...
SDA6/21/2008
  Q: WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF THE SDA, WHO IS ELLEN WHITE?
  A: A good history of the SDA Church can be found at http://www.watchman.org/profile/sdapro.htm. Ellen ...
The Law of God vs. the Book of the Law6/21/2008
  Q: MyHave you ever for a moment considered the opposite of your argument about the law to be true? ...
  A: I’m glad that you are searching the Scriptures. When we read the Bible without denominational ...
The Sabbath at Creation6/18/2008
  Q: I was reading an answer you gave to K.G on Sabbath keeping, and in that answer you said that God ...
  A: God made holy the 7th day. He set it apart for holy use by the Israelites. When did He do this? I ...
The Law of God vs. The Law of Moses6/18/2008
  Q: Again, I'll lead with my question so there is no uncertainty of what I am getting at.Could it be ...
  A: The Law means all the law of the Mosaic Covenant. The Bible does not give us permission to separate ...
The Bible Does Not Call On Followers To Worship Christ On Sunday6/17/2008
  Q: In your reply to Karl, you seemingly specified that it was important for Christians to connect ...
  A: The point of my answer to Karl (Why Sunday? 5/30/08) was that the resurrection occurred on Sunday ...
The Law of God: Not one tittle shall pass6/14/2008
  Q: I have quite a bit to say so I will make my question known from the start: Do you believe that the ...
  A: I do appreciate them. I have answered some of these questions previously in a question that you ...
Sabbath Keeping6/10/2008
  Q: You keep saying that the Sabbath is a part of the old covenant that was made obsolete. I agree that ...
  A: G.: We seem to be in agreement that there was no Sabbath command until the time of Moses. I believe ...
Sabbath Keeping6/7/2008
  Q: You keep saying that the Sabbath is a part of the old covenant that was made obsolete. I agree that ...
  A: G.: The Ten Commandments were the heart of the Old Covenant. “So Moses stayed there with the Lord ...
Why Sunday?5/29/2008
  Q: I see in your answers that Sunday is kept to honor the Resurrection. Since the resurrection may not ...
  A: I have heard the argument that the resurrection was not on a Sunday. I find this argument baseless. ...
Ellen White and Jewelry5/25/2008
  Q: I read your answer to a question from Kenny on dress code of the SDAs and was verry impressed with ...
  A: I recommend the Truth or Fables website at www.truthorfables.com/EGW_and_Jewelry.htm#jewelryandegw. ...
Matthew 24:205/25/2008
  Q: I noticed in your correspondence with Eddie concerning Matthew 24:20 that you really did not address ...
  A: It “would” be solid biblical proof “if” Jesus had said what you assume. However, it is no proof at ...
Jesus breaking the sabbath???5/24/2008
  Q: okay, I'm a SDA and I just read you saying that Jesus broke the sabbath law? can you please point ...
  A: In Matthew 5:17-18 our Lord said that the Old Covenant would remain in effect until he fulfilled it ...
hi5/23/2008
  Q: is there life after death
  A: Yes! There is life after death and as Christians we should praise God for that fact. Matthew 25: ...
The Sabbath...yet again5/21/2008
  Q: I didn't realize a question could be returned as "unable to answer." I will pose my question again. ...
  A: I believe that in Mt. 24:20 Jesus is referring to the then coming destruction of Jerusalem which did ...
Matthew 5:17-185/21/2008
  Q: In Matt 5 Jesus says, "Think not that I have come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come ...
  A: I have addressed the Matthew 5:17-18 text numerous times. The most recent being May 13th. Here I ...
Unchristian attack on you by SDA5/18/2008
  Q: I see that Anthony is attacking you personally. We know that he is a false teacher of the SDA ...
  A: Nice to hear from you again my friend. I hadn’t seen any attack, but I did find it after you ...
SDA Church5/17/2008
  Q: I just recently read one of your answers and you mentioned that there are falsehoods in the SDA ...
  A: There are many false teachings in the SDA Church. Some of which are Sabbath keeping, the state of ...
FYI Jeremiah 315/15/2008
  Q: FYI in Jeremiah 31:31-33 God says that the New Covenant will be the laws of God written on people's ...
  A: Nowhere in the text you gave are the Ten Commandments mentioned. “The time is coming, declares the ...
The Sabbath5/14/2008
  Q: I am a seventh day adventist, and I believe that some things that you have been telling people are ...
  A: The word of God states that Jesus did break the Sabbath. The inspired writer says that Jesus broke ...
Sabbath-irrefutable evidence5/13/2008
  Q: Is this text not irrefutable? "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I ...
  A: It may be "clear" to one who has be indoctrinated to a certain interpretation, but not to one who ...
Why seek to discredit?5/13/2008
  Q: Why Oh why, Sal, do you use your power in such a negative way? It seems that someone with such a ...
  A: I don't believe that I'm negative. I try to expose false doctrine as I see it. I can see where an ...
The Sabbath5/12/2008
  Q: I am a seventh day adventist, and I believe that some things that you have been telling people are ...
  A: It is a Biblical truth that we are to be like our Lord. “If a man wishes to come after me, he must ...
Ellen White5/8/2008
  Q: In your writings about Ellen White you make a fundamental error. You write as if she claimed to be a ...
  A: I readily acknowledge that Mrs. White never said, “I am a prophet.” Does that mean that I cannot ...
3 Angels Message4/28/2008
  Q: Do you guys preach about the 3 Angels Message?
  A: The first angel says that the hour of judgment has come. The second angel announces that this ...
Sabbath-A Must!4/27/2008
  Q: A true Christians must keep the Sabbath. That's Biblical! Maggie
  A: The Sabbath is not the sign of the New Covenant. The sign of the New Covenant is the Lord’s Supper. ...
general questions...4/22/2008
  Q: my fiance is a 7th day adventist, and I'm a very strong presbytarian. I believe that we do receive ...
  A: One verse stating that belief in Jesus is necessary is "Whoever believes and is baptized will be ...
salvation4/18/2008
  Q: what does it mean to be saved.Ones saved always saved theory is it true?
  A: To be saved means to be in a personal relationship with God, and by that relationship to be saved ...
Clean and unclean food4/17/2008
  Q: Why do Adventists claim some foods are "unclean" when Jesus declares, "Are you thus without ...
  A: To billions of Christians, and non-Christians for that matter, this crystal clear statement of our ...
The Sabbath4/15/2008
  Q: Can you show me anywhere in the bible where Jesus changed the Sabbath to Sunday and or kept ...
  A: Neither Jesus nor anyone else changed the Sabbath to Sunday. The Sabbath is the 7th day or Saturday. ...
New covenant4/15/2008
  Q: Where is the New Covenant found in the bible and what is the difference between it and the Old ...
  A: Sorry for the misunderstanding. Here are some Bible texts which mention the New Covenant. Lk. ...
Extra books in the Catholic Bible4/15/2008
  Q: I actually have two questions: 1. Can you tell me anything about the books in the Catholic Bible ...
  A: Yes, I do accept the 7 deuterocanonical books as inspired Scripture. In answer to your second ...
Extra books in the Catholic Bible4/14/2008
  Q: I actually have two questions: 1. Can you tell me anything about the books in the Catholic Bible ...
  A: The Catholic Bible contains 7 Old Testament books not generally found in Protestant Bibles. Those ...
Are you Catholic?4/13/2008
  Q: One of the sda's I have been studying with believes that you are a Roman Catholic and are in your ...
  A: I have not made it a secret that I am Catholic. I do not distort Scripture. If you have an example ...
Further explanation4/13/2008
  Q: On 3/2/08 you had a dialogue with a man by the name of Ronald. I have actually been using this as a ...
  A: I said that the Sabbath was a shadow because that is what the New Testament says. “Therefore, let no ...
Creation Ordinance Theory4/13/2008
  Q: In Gen. 2:3, when we are told that God blessed and sanctified the seventh day doesn't sanctify mean ...
  A: God made holy the 7th day. He set it apart for holy use by the Israelites. When did He do this? I ...
10 commandments4/13/2008
  Q: This week I got asked a question from an sda and I would like to hear your answer. Why did God only ...
  A: The Ten Commandments were spoken by God to the Israelites, however, there is no reason to believe ...
Sabbaths durring Israel's wanderings4/12/2008
  Q: I wonder what your opinion is about why the Seventh-day Sabbath was kept during Israel's wandering ...
  A: The 7th day Sabbath was specifically designated By God as the sign of the Mosaic Covenant (see ...
The Bible and the Sabbath4/11/2008
  Q: Will you please explain your position on the Sabbath from the Bible only? Thanks for your time, ...
  A: Let’s look at the question of why don’t most Christians observe the 7th day Sabbath. The answer is ...
New covenant4/9/2008
  Q: Where is the New Covenant found in the bible and what is the difference between it and the Old ...
  A: The New Covenant is found in the part of the Bible called the New Testament. This begins with the ...
what are Seventh Day Adventists4/9/2008
  Q: I have heard a lot about the SDA church, and some of my family are SDA. What are they about? Are ...
  A: The SDA Church is all about exclusiveness. They fancy themselves God’s only True Church as do the ...
Sabbaths durring Israel's wanderings4/9/2008
  Q: I wonder what your opinion is about why the Seventh-day Sabbath was kept during Israel's wandering ...
  A: I don't see that the Israelites kept the 7th day Sabbath anymore than the other Sabbaths or feast ...
more n.t. laws?4/8/2008
  Q: From my understanding of your writings on this site, you believe that all of the OT law was done ...
  A: I believe that the Council had the Mosaic Law in mind. Recall how the Council is introduced in the ...
more n.t. laws?4/7/2008
  Q: From my understanding of your writings on this site, you believe that all of the OT law was done ...
  A: The prohibitions that James asked for the Council to require of Gentile converts (Acts 15:20) was in ...
Mercy Seat?4/6/2008
  Q: I understand that you don't see a difference between the 10 commandments and the Mosaic Law but can ...
  A: The Ten Commandments were placed outside the ark as stated previously. The stone tablets were ...
Sabbath points to the cross?4/6/2008
  Q: You said recently to a questioner named Ronald that the Sabbath points to the cross. What did you ...
  A: I honestly don’t remember writing that the Sabbath pointed to the cross. Perhaps I was referring to ...
Mercy Seat?4/6/2008
  Q: I understand that you don't see a difference between the 10 commandments and the Mosaic Law but can ...
  A: I do see a difference between the Ten Commandments and the Mosaic Law. The Ten Commandments are only ...
Sabbath=Sign?4/6/2008
  Q: Nice to talk with you again. Can you please help me understand why you say that the Sabbath was the ...
  A: I say that the 7th day Sabbath is the sign of the Old Covenant because that is what the Bible says. ...
Walter Veith - Adventist?4/5/2008
  Q: Are you able to let me know the name of the church Walter belongs to. I know he is from South Africa ...
  A: I'm sorry but I have never heard of Walter Veith. I suggest that you try the expert Tom Norris with ...
sabbath4/4/2008
  Q: when did the sabbath change from saturday to sunday?why did it change and who changed it.is there ...
  A: The Sabbath never changed from Saturday to Sunday. The Sabbath became obsolete for God's people when ...
Sabbaths durring Israel's wanderings4/4/2008
  Q: I wonder what your opinion is about why the Seventh-day Sabbath was kept during Israel's wandering ...
  A: I believe that the Israelites did not properly observe any of the feast days including the 7th day ...
Sabbath4/4/2008
  Q: Sal, I see you didn’t want to respond to my last follow-up. I want to point out it was my second ...
  A: You are mistaken, I don’t say that Paul taught others not to observe the Sabbath. He taught others ...
Black and white churches and conferences4/3/2008
  Q: I have read the answer from Charlotte Nabors regarding the separate Conferences for white and ...
  A: Please contact expert Tom Norris with this question. I believe that he could help you. I am not a ...
Sabbath a ceremonial?4/3/2008
  Q: Why do you say that the Sabbath is a ceremonial? Thanks in advance, Sonny
  A: I believe that, like all the Sabbaths, the 7th day Sabbath is ceremonial. I believe this to be the ...
SDA & Ecclesiastes 9:54/1/2008
  Q: Sal, I read your answer regarding SDA and Ecc 9:5. I have to say, you are right AND wrong. You ...
  A: I agree that no one went to heaven under the Old Covenant. Heaven was closed to man until Jesus' ...
Disciples & Sabbath3/30/2008
  Q: You wrote to Ronald on 3/2/08: “The followers of Jesus did not understand many things that Jesus ...
  A: I appreciate the time and effort that you put into your response. If I had asked you to show that ...
Condemning the Sabbath3/29/2008
  Q: Why do you condemn Sabbath keeping? Minny
  A: I do not condemn Sabbath keeping. I believe that Romans 14:5 precludes one from condemning ...
Disciples & Sabbath3/28/2008
  Q: You wrote to Ronald on 3/2/08: “The followers of Jesus did not understand many things that Jesus ...
  A: My response to Ronald was to make the point that the Apostles and the other disciples did not ...
SDA & Ecclesiastes 9:53/27/2008
  Q: Sal, I read your answer regarding SDA and Ecc 9:5. I have to say, you are right AND wrong. You ...
  A: I appreciate your Bible study on this topic. The references that you listed from John 3:13 to ...
New Testament Sabbath Keeping?3/26/2008
  Q: Doesn't (Matthew 24:20) refer to the 7th day sabbath as being still required?
  A: The first thing I would point out to your SDA friends is that the text does not say that Christians ...
Misquoting Ellen White3/25/2008
  Q: I can now see the misunderstanding. I also want to say that smearing SDA's and EGW was a wrong ...
  A: I'm afraid that we will have to agree to disagree. I believe that when Ellen White said "the plan of ...
Forgotten Response3/25/2008
  Q: I have been studying with some sda's and they asked me this same question. Please help me give an ...
  A: Let your SDA friends know that the SDA Commentary vol. 7 doesn’t support Hebrews 4:9 as a text to ...
Sabbath3/24/2008
  Q: This is cody again i agree that is getting kind of long so here is the new question. I do agree ...
  A: I would like to point out that I don’t find the evidence for the Sabbath being a creation ordinance ...
Misquoting Ellen White3/24/2008
  Q: In your correspondence with Courtney on 2/21/08 I researched your first conflict between Ellen White ...
  A: I reviewed the reference that I gave and found it to be correct. I checked with the EGW Estate ...
vegitarians3/22/2008
  Q: If I am not a vegitarian,does is it mean I am not a true cristian?
  A: Being a Christians is not related to what one eats. "For the kingdom of God is not a matter of ...
valueachild@msn.com3/22/2008
  Q: IS there an SDA church that DOES NOT rely on Ellen White??? I'm in total ageement on this-- but I'm ...
  A: Of course no one can know what every particular SDA church does or doesn't do. It is unlikely that ...
Sabbath3/21/2008
  Q: This is cody again i agree that is getting kind of long so here is the new question. I do agree ...
  A: Good to hear from you again my friend! Thanks for asking this question as a new one. I believe that ...
The Sabbath3/19/2008
  Q: i am a 17 year old adventist and have been all my life. and i have a small issue with your view on ...
  A: I appreciate them. Can we now agree that God’s commands have in fact changed? You now seem to ...
The Sabbath3/18/2008
  Q: i am a 17 year old adventist and have been all my life. and i have a small issue with your view on ...
  A: Most SDAs tell me that the Sabbath is a necessary observation for Christians. They don’t say that ...
the sabbath3/17/2008
  Q: its just sad that you consider those who keep the sabbath t be under bandage keep the the sabbath ...
  A: I try to be careful about what I say. Perhaps I’m not always as careful as I should be. You made a ...
What is the harm?3/11/2008
  Q: Sal, I have been a Seventh-Day Adventist most of my adult life. In the past few months I have ...
  A: Nice to hear from you again my friend. You seem to be very honest so I will accept what you say ...
The Majority vs. The Minority3/8/2008
  Q: Sal: The majority of Christians tend to worship on the first day of the week not the seventh as God ...
  A: It is very popular among cults to make such a claim as you do. They defend their various unique ...
questions3/8/2008
  Q: Sir, I have these questions to update my knowledge on bible. Please answer. 1. When was the present ...
  A: 1. The New Testament was written by Catholic Bishops, Bishop Matthew, Bishop Mark, etc. The Old ...
144 000 000-Revelations 73/7/2008
  Q: What does our church believe in regarding to the 144000000 stated in the bible? Is the number ...
  A: I am not a Seventh-day Adventist, therefore, it is not "our church" as you say in your question. May ...
What is the harm?3/6/2008
  Q: Sal, I have been a Seventh-Day Adventist most of my adult life. In the past few months I have ...
  A: You have misread me. I don't chastise anyone for their beliefs. I have issues with any Church that ...
New Testament Sabbath3/2/2008
  Q: Now, this is only going to be about one subject, and I'm going to exclude all other subjects because ...
  A: Allexperts requires that I answer all questions within 3 days. So I will respond. I don't understand ...
New Testament Sabbath3/2/2008
  Q: Now, this is only going to be about one subject, and I'm going to exclude all other subjects because ...
  A: Before I answer your question let me say that you are wrong on one point. I never said that the ...
Scripture or Tradition2/26/2008
  Q: I've been reading your post and I would like to ask you why is the 4th commandment (the catechism ...
  A: I really don't know what you want. You say that you do want to dialogue then you call me "crafty" ...
Scripture or Tradition2/26/2008
  Q: I've been reading your post and I would like to ask you why is the 4th commandment (the catechism ...
  A: A major problem that you have is that you are paranoid. There is no conspiracy to keep your ...
Scripture or Tradition2/24/2008
  Q: I've been reading your post and I would like to ask you why is the 4th commandment (the catechism ...
  A: The Catholic Church believes that Sunday is the fulfillment of the Sabbath. The Lord's Day replaces ...
Sabbath worship2/23/2008
  Q: Gosh! The Seventh Day Adventists certainly 'shake the very foundations of the world for their ...
  A: J.: No, the SDA Church doesn't shake the foundations of the world, they teach falsely concerning ...
diffence2/21/2008
  Q: but i was wondering what the difference was between advenists and methodists. I have been raised ...
  A: The SDA Church differs from other Christian Churches in that they teach the unbiblical doctrines of ...
Images2/18/2008
  Q: I read your answer stating that the catholic church has not dropped the 2nd commandment, but has ...
  A: I don't think that you are just being difficult. I'm glad to try to clear up the problems that you ...
2nd Commandment2/18/2008
  Q: I read your answer stating that the catholic church has not dropped the 2nd commandment, but has ...
  A: The first commandment as recorded in the official "Catechism of the Catholic Church" reads as ...
paganism and sun worship elements in the church2/16/2008
  Q: Now I understand what happened. Marty and Anthony answered my question although they disagreed with ...
  A: Since you obviously are not going to honor my request for shorter questions I will give an answer to ...
Sabbath2/16/2008
  Q: Me again! You say that the Sabbath thing was for the old testament isrealites, so why did the Jews ...
  A: The Jews were from the tribe of Judah. They were one of the 12 tribes of Israel (Genesis 35:23-26). ...
2nd Commandment2/16/2008
  Q: I read your answer stating that the catholic church has not dropped the 2nd commandment, but has ...
  A: There are 10 commandments despite the Protestant 2nd Commandment being included in the Catholic 1st ...
As His Custom Was2/15/2008
  Q: Sal, You say that we do not need to keep the Sabbath, but Jesus did! "And as his custom was he went ...
  A: A technical point before I answer you question, your quote is from v.16 not 18. I believe that Jesus ...
paganism and sun worship elements in the church2/13/2008
  Q: Shouldn't SDAs come completely out of Babylon and stop celebrating the sun worshipping pagan ...
  A: You are correct you did not ask me the previous question. The SDA expert that you did ask did not ...
2nd Commandment and the Catholic Church2/10/2008
  Q: Why has the Catholic Church removed the 2nd commandment from God's Law? Lotti
  A: Why this remains such a major issue with SDAs is a mystery. Is it just ignorance that causes so many ...
state of the dead2/10/2008
  Q: i am a proud seventh day adventist. after many years i have switched religions (lutheran, catholic, ...
  A: You bring up a lot of good questions. I will deal with the Sabbath as a Creation Ordinance this ...
state of the dead2/7/2008
  Q: i am a proud seventh day adventist. after many years i have switched religions (lutheran, catholic, ...
  A: The first thing I will say is that I certainly disagree with you in your belief that SDA beliefs are ...
sabbath question2/3/2008
  Q: Can you tell me what day you think is the seventh day of the creation. Genesis chapter 2, verse 3 ...
  A: I’m sorry that you didn’t understand my previous answer. Allow me to try to simplify it for you ...
sabbath question2/2/2008
  Q: Can you tell me what day you think is the seventh day of the creation. Genesis chapter 2, verse 3 ...
  A: Your question has several problems. You title the question, “Sabbath Question” then you ask a ...
paganism and sun worship elements in the church2/1/2008
  Q: Shouldn't SDAs come completely out of Babylon and stop celebrating the sun worshipping pagan ...
  A: Similarities between pagan worship and Christian worship does not prove that they are from the same ...
Sabbath2/1/2008
  Q: I understand of your teaching about the Sabbath being abolish, but I can understand why God when he ...
  A: The Bible does not say that God sabbatized on the 7th day. What Genesis 2 says is that God ceased ...
sabbath1/31/2008
  Q: How do you reconcile your claim that the sabbath is obsolete with the fact that it is one of the ten ...
  A: I will be happy to explain the status of the Ten Commandments in the New Covenant. All ten were done ...
The Ministration of death1/26/2008
  Q: In 2 Corinthians 3 you claim that the Ten Commandments are what is said to be done away with. But ...
  A: In 2 Corinthians 3 the ministry of death is that which was written and carved in letters on stone, ...
christian rock?1/24/2008
  Q: I'm fairly new to the SDA church but I find their is quite a fanatical and UNBIBLICAL beleif many ...
  A: I believe what you say is correct. Christian rock music can be very helpful to some people. I know ...
Sabbath abolished?1/23/2008
  Q: If the Sabbath is abolished why do we read of Christians still keeping the day? Thankx, Terry
  A: The fact that the Sabbath was still being observed after Calvary does not alter the fact that it is ...
a sabbath rest1/19/2008
  Q: We Christians do not believe in keeping the 7th day sabbath. How do we see Hebrews 4 particularly ...
  A: First, let me say that I believe that Seventh-day Adventists (SDAs) are Christians. You started your ...
Scripture1/12/2008
  Q: Where did we get the Bible? ANSWER: Dear Anne: The Bible was put together by the Catholic Church. ...
  A: No, I'm not a Seventh-day Adventist. I did consider joining the SDA Church some years ago. However, ...
Scripture1/11/2008
  Q: Where did we get the Bible?
  A: The Bible was put together by the Catholic Church. The Church chose which of the hundreds of ...
The Sabbath1/10/2008
  Q: If the fourth commandment says that we should keep the seventh day as the Sabbath and honour it, how ...
  A: Whatever day you choose to honor God on (see Romans 14:5) you do that by focusing on Him. You should ...
Sabbath1/6/2008
  Q: In the first book of the bible we read that God rested the 7th day, giving importance to the Sabbath ...
  A: We deal with Genesis 2:2-3 by recognizing that God ceased from creating. God did not observe a ...
The Law12/30/2007
  Q: It was very helpful. What does the New Testament mean when it uses the word Law? Thanks in advance, ...
  A: The answer to this question is the same as to your previous question concerning the phrase “works of ...
Works of the Law12/19/2007
  Q: What does Paul mean by works of the Law? Matthew
  A: The answer depends on the context in which Paul uses the term "works of the law". For example in ...
Praying for the dead12/13/2007
  Q: Do Seventh-Day Adventists think it appropriate or inappropriate to pray for dead relatives?
  A: SDAs do not believe that it is appropriate to pray for the dead. The dead, they wrongly believe, are ...
SDA views on tattoos12/10/2007
  Q: Hey sorry but i was just wondering what would be the SDA view on this because i am an SDA and am ...
  A: The SDA Church does not have an official teaching on tattoos as far as I know. Some oppose tattoos ...
Investigative Judgement12/6/2007
  Q: Sal, I have two questions. First, is the doctrine of investigative judgement still actively preached ...
  A: Yes, the doctrine of the Investigative Judgment is still preached by the SDA Church. It is their #24 ...
Ellen White11/25/2007
  Q: You claim that Ellen White was a false prophet who added to the word of God. Can you offer proof of ...
  A: There are many examples of Ellen White’s additions to the Bible. I will list just one. If you are ...
live under law or under faith11/22/2007
  Q: "Hi Marty, When I read about Paul's writings, I understand how he tells us about not living and ...
  A: You are correct that we Christians are not under the Law, but under grace. “For sin is not to have ...
The Sabbath for all11/22/2007
  Q: Since the Sabbath was instituted by God in Genesis (2:2,3) shouldn't all mankind observe this day? ...
  A: I did not “forget” Jesus’ statement in Mark 2. However, Jesus did not say that the Sabbath was for ...
The Sabbath for all11/21/2007
  Q: Since the Sabbath was instituted by God in Genesis (2:2,3) shouldn't all mankind observe this day? ...
  A: You start your question with a false statement. God did not institute the Sabbath in Genesis. God ...
diet and education11/8/2007
  Q: Do adventists eat fish? is fish not considered healthy? and related to education, I have just ...
  A: Some Adventists eat certain fish and some eat all types of fish just like any other group of people. ...
Which Sabbath?11/8/2007
  Q: You say that the Sabbath of Col. 2:16-17 is the 7th day Sabbath. There are other days also called ...
  A: First, there is no biblical evidence that one may separate the Old Covenant laws. They are one unit ...
Another Question11/4/2007
  Q: Sorry, another question just popped into my head. When was the law "fulfilled", when Jesus died on ...
  A: I believe that the Old Covenant Law was meant to lead the Israelites to accept the Messiah--Jesus. ...
The Sabbath11/4/2007
  Q: I have a couple questions for you, and let me thank you in advance for answering them. Fist let me ...
  A: I do not have the time to answer multiple questions as you asked in your recent post. If you want to ...
The Sabbath11/4/2007
  Q: I have a couple questions for you, and let me thank you in advance for answering them. Fist let me ...
  A: In Mark 2:27-28 the Pharisees had made the 7th day Sabbath exceedingly important. They had made the ...
religion11/4/2007
  Q: I have a friend that seventh-day Adventists, and I know a little bit about it, but I want to know ...
  A: The main difference between mainline Christians and Seventh-day Adventists(SDA)is that they try to ...
Another Question11/3/2007
  Q: Sorry, another question just popped into my head. When was the law "fulfilled", when Jesus died on ...
  A: The Bible says the Old Covenant was from 430 years after the promise to Abraham until the promised ...
The Sabbath11/3/2007
  Q: I have a couple questions for you, and let me thank you in advance for answering them. Fist let me ...
  A: If God created the Sabbath on the 7th day then we can be assured that the Sabbath is not moral. For ...
THE SHADOW OF A NEW COVENAT10/27/2007
  Q: The reason I used the story of the woman caught in adultery was to show how the Jews applied the ...
  A: I don’t understand your insistence that the punishment for Sabbath violators should be death in the ...
Sabbath Keeping Chhristians10/24/2007
  Q: I was viewing a past question you answered and in it you stated “In the Old Covenant to break the ...
  A: If we are in agreement that the New Covenant began at the cross, why did you try to use the ...
Sabbath Keeping Chhristians10/23/2007
  Q: I was viewing a past question you answered and in it you stated “In the Old Covenant to break the ...
  A: The New Covenant began with the sacrifice of Christ upon the cross. At that time he poured out his ...
Sabbath Keeping Chhristians10/22/2007
  Q: I was viewing a past question you answered and in it you stated “In the Old Covenant to break the ...
  A: There is no death sentence for Sabbath breaking in the New Covenant. Indeed the act of Sabbath ...
78 Sabbaths10/22/2007
  Q: You say that there is no evidence of Christians keeping the Sabbath. But the Book of Acts lists Paul ...
  A: Acts 18 gives no indication that Paul kept 78 Sabbaths. A careful reading shows that the year and a ...
The Law10/16/2007
  Q: When you say that the Law is obsolete and we are under a "better covenant" how do you know when you ...
  A: I believe that we both want the same thing, that is, for Christians to stop being hypocrites. We ...
The Law10/15/2007
  Q: When you say that the Law is obsolete and we are under a "better covenant" how do you know when you ...
  A: Please do not shoot the messenger! The Bible, not me, calls the Law obsolete. “When he says, ‘a new ...
Sunday/Sabbath10/12/2007
  Q: can you please explain to me where christians at large get their evidence for sunday worship rather ...
  A: First, it is important to recognize that you see a command for Sabbath observance in the Old ...
the sabbath10/11/2007
  Q: you say that your studies have shown you that the SDA sabbath is incorrect, are your studies ...
  A: Yes, of course, I studied the Bible in order to determine if the Sabbath is necessary for Christians ...
"Remember" not "forget"10/7/2007
  Q: If we don't have to keep the Sabbath then why does God tell us to "Remember the Sabbath day to keep ...
  A: You have ignored the context of the Ten Commandments from which you quote. God does not tell us ...
church10/6/2007
  Q: I am a seventh-day adventist and I have been so for all of my life. Though I don't feel I have any ...
  A: I recently pointed out that some see the SDA Church as a cult, but that it is subjective. Whether ...
WHy they Say we are a cult???10/2/2007
  Q: Hi my name is Rene Medina and i am a seventh day adventist member and i had a question of why do ...
  A: Some consider that SDA Church to be a cult and some do not. Those that consider the SDA Church a ...
Salvation9/30/2007
  Q: I am an SDA of 25 years. I do not believe that the Sabbath is necessary for salvation as you imply. ...
  A: The Sabbath is not a sign that one is of God. According to the Bible the Sabbath is a sign between ...
Anti-SDA9/28/2007
  Q: You call yourself an expert about SDA. I am an SDA and I feel at peace being one. You have a lot of ...
  A: I don’t have “bad things” to say about your Church. However, I do shine the light of the Bible on ...
The Law written on our hearts9/25/2007
  Q: What is the law written on our hearts? Is it the Ten Commandments? Thanks in advance, Stan
  A: The law written on our hearts in the New Covenant is the law of love. It is not the letter of the ...
Sabbath9/22/2007
  Q: I seaching through the net and came across this site. I was looking through some questions and ...
  A: The first thing that I must ask you is why do you care what the Catholic Church says? Is the Bible ...
are you 100% sure that the ten commandments are no longer binding?9/20/2007
  Q: I was reading some of your answers to questions in reguards to the ten commandments and did some ...
  A: Seventh-day Adventists, and other sabbatarians, are fond of using Matthew 5:17-19 as a proof-text ...
The truth.9/20/2007
  Q: The bible say that you need to study the scriptures and make thyself approved unto God..2Timothy ...
  A: The Sabbath of the Old Covenant was the 7th day or Saturday. The Sabbath of the New Covenant is ...
are you 100% sure that the ten commandments are no longer binding?9/16/2007
  Q: I was reading some of your answers to questions in reguards to the ten commandments and did some ...
  A: I did review it as you asked. I found a host of Biblical errors in the 14 statements that the ...
Sabbath AFTER the Resurrection9/15/2007
  Q: Sal; How can you say that the Sabbath is not necessary for Christians when AFTER the Resurrection ...
  A: It's nice to hear from you again. The fact that the Sabbath was still being observed after Calvary ...
Hebrews 4:99/11/2007
  Q: Sal; Hebrews 4:9 states, "There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God" (NIV). But you ...
  A: In context, Hebrews 4:9 is not about keeping a literal 7th day Sabbath. Yes, a Sabbath-rest remains ...
Leviticus 119/9/2007
  Q: What is leviticus all about since our SDA friends base on this chapter to consider so food clean ...
  A: Leviticus 11 concerns which animals are clean and which are unclean for the Israelites. The person ...
Question from Martha9/6/2007
  Q: "You rightly point out that the Sabbath was given on Mount Sinai, but it was only given to the ...
  A: It is very popular to believe that the Ten Commandments are God’s eternal law for all people for all ...
harassement9/3/2007
  Q: last month my family and I attended a SDA tent revival and we registered like everyone else. We were ...
  A: Simply tell them that you are not interested in joining the SDA Church and that you would appreciate ...
Sabbath Change9/3/2007
  Q: God gave the world the Sabbath in a very public and spectacular way on Mt. Sinai. It is only ...
  A: First, let me say that the world was never given the Sabbath. You rightly point out that the Sabbath ...
Spurious Sabbath9/2/2007
  Q: Why do you promote the spurious "Sabbath" of Sunday. Do you not know that this so-called "holy day" ...
  A: It was not Constantine or a pope of the 4th century that St. Paul spoke of when he stated, “In other ...
The Law9/1/2007
  Q: Why do you say the whole law has to be taken out of the way for Jesus to bring the New Covenant in. ...
  A: The reason that the whole Old Covenant law had to be taken away is stated by St. Paul in Galatians ...
history and universality of the Sabbath8/28/2007
  Q: I followed up your discussion about the Sabbath and I wanted to just pose a few questions... You ...
  A: I appreciate them. I disagree that I “hastily” concluded that Abraham never kept the Sabbath. I ...
If ye love me8/26/2007
  Q: I have read some of your reasons for not keeping the Sabbath. Our Lord said:"If ye love me, keep my ...
  A: Yes, we both love the Lord. How we understand "commandments" is where we differ. You see them, as do ...
SABBATH8/25/2007
  Q: MARK 2 SAID THAT THE SABBATH WAS MADE FOR MAN, SO WHEN WAS IT MADE. ALSO THE TERM SABBATH DOES NOT ...
  A: In Mark 2:27-28 the Pharisees had made the 7th day Sabbath exceedingly important. They had made the ...
Bibles, Jesuits & the SDA Church8/25/2007
  Q: hey Sal, When it comes to Bible translations I'm not into conspiracies! I'm into the facts. Sal, ...
  A: The Jesuits or the Society of Jesus was formed by St. Ignatius of Loyola. Their main purpose was to ...
Questions8/24/2007
  Q: I was perusing the website and took particular interest in a few of your answers to the questions ...
  A: Yes, it is intentional that I use the New Testament (NT) over the Old Testament (OT). While the OT ...
New Jerusalem Bible8/23/2007
  Q: How are you? Why do you still use Romans 14 for disproving the keeping of the 7th day Sabbath? On ...
  A: You are too preoccupied with the Jesuits. Get over it and move on. Your theory that the Catholic ...
New Jerusalem Bible8/23/2007
  Q: How are you? Why do you still use Romans 14 for disproving the keeping of the 7th day Sabbath? On ...
  A: I have been very clear that Romans 14:5 is Paul's statement that the 7th day Sabbath is allowable, ...
Rom. 14:58/21/2007
  Q: You people think that Rom. 14:5 is speaking of the 7th day Sabbath but Rom. 14 is all about food not ...
  A: “You people” seem to ignore the fact that “day” is not food. It is true that Romans 14 is largely ...
The Beast8/11/2007
  Q: Since you believe the Book of Revelation is about the Catholic Church can you tell me who the Beasts ...
  A: The beasts of Revelation (ch. 13)do not represent any one individual. They represent the powers of ...
The Book of Revelation7/30/2007
  Q: What do you think the Book of Revelation is about?
  A: Admittedly I am not very interested in apocalyptic literature. Therefore, I haven't spent much time ...
Sabbath before Moses Gen 2:37/7/2007
  Q: What is meant when Gen 2:3 states that God sanctified, hallowed, made holy, etc.(depending on ...
  A: Yes, God set apart the 7th day of Creation from the first 6 days. He did this because the 7th day ...
Paul and the Sabbath7/4/2007
  Q: Paul was a great Christian don't you agree? Paul kept the Sabbath. Shouldn't we be like him? Why do ...
  A: I do not say that Christians should not keep the Sabbath. I do say that the Sabbath is an Old ...
From Sabbath to Sabbath6/28/2007
  Q: Let us look at how long the Sabbath Day has been kept by God’s remnant people: 1-Sabbath first ...
  A: King: Mark 2:27 says nothing about when God gave the Sabbath to "mankind" (see Exodus 16:23). ...
From Sabbath to Sabbath6/27/2007
  Q: Let us look at how long the Sabbath Day has been kept by God’s remnant people: 1-Sabbath first ...
  A: King: I find a number of errors in your statements. However, I will deal with your unsubstantiated ...
From Sabbath to Sabbath6/26/2007
  Q: Let us look at how long the Sabbath Day has been kept by God’s remnant people: 1-Sabbath first ...
  A: King: I will answer your statements only briefly, if you would like further information please ask. ...
Your answer on the Sabbath6/22/2007
  Q: I was just wondering, which of the other 9 commandments do "saved" Christians not need to adhere to ...
  A: All of the Ten Commandments are obsolete in the New Covenant. The New Testament does restate 9 of ...
in need6/14/2007
  Q: maranatha is it true that there in usa, our fellow churches had joined hands with the pope as show ...
  A: I am not a member of the SDA Church. If the SDA Church is "joining hands" with the Pope I would view ...
The Duty of Man6/13/2007
  Q: The Bible in Ecclesiastes says that the whole duty of the human race is to keep the Ten Commandments ...
  A: As I said previously we must interpret Bible passages in context and using proper methods of ...
Isaiah 586/10/2007
  Q: How do you explain away Isaiah 58:13? "If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy ...
  A: I do not “explain away” any Bible text. I do study Bible passages in context using proper methods of ...
sabbath6/3/2007
  Q: What is the best evidence against keeping the Sabbath? Thanks, Kristen
  A: It is difficult for me to choose something as the best evidence because of the large amount of ...
Abortions in SDA hospitals5/17/2007
  Q: This is the question I asked SDA expert Charlotte Nabors who couldn't answer it but maybe you can: ...
  A: Sadly the SDA Church does allow for the murder of babies in certain situations. These situations ...
marrying a non-seventh day adventist person5/15/2007
  Q: I have been a Seventh-Day Adventist all my life, I am 22 yrs old. My boyfriend have been together 7 ...
  A: The first thing that you need to do is to go back to your pastor and tell him that you really did ...
mark5/15/2007
  Q: I wonder if you can answer a question for me. ...
  A: As a Born Again Christian you will not have the mark because you do not oppose God's teachings. Even ...
Who is the Sabbath for?5/13/2007
  Q: "And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath: Therefore the Son ...
  A: In Mark 2:27-28 the Pharisees had made the 7th day Sabbath exceedingly important. They had made the ...
commandment to keep the first day holy?5/5/2007
  Q: I noticed in your answer to someone regarding the Sabbath, you state, "Let's keep firmly in mind ...
  A: There is no command that I am aware of to keep any day as a Sabbath or as a special day of worship ...
Ceremonial Sabbath?5/3/2007
  Q: Sal: Can you give me examples of why you say the 7th day Sabbath is ceremonial? Thankx, Stan
  A: I believe that, like all the Sabbaths, the 7th day Sabbath is ceremonial. I believe this to be the ...
Sabbath/SDA4/21/2007
  Q: I read a response you wrote to someone explaining your views on the ten commandments and the mosiac ...
  A: Mt. 24:20 is misused by SDA apologists in an attempt to enforce Sabbath observance on Christians. ...
Foods4/20/2007
  Q: I have been reading with interest the discussion about foods that God allows. I would like your ...
  A: Yes, I support Pastor Don. He answers SDA teachings with the perfect Bible passages. He is very ...
God's true seventh-day sabbath Saturday or Sunday4/11/2007
  Q: i googled this question and came upon your unclear answer. You stated that it does not matter and ...
  A: I will try to clarify my answer for you. Paul was writing to a community composed of Jewish and ...
Sabbath ceremonial?4/10/2007
  Q: Just read your answer to someone stating the Sabbath was not moral but ceremonial. I find that ...
  A: As I said in a previous answer: God calls the 7th day Sabbath ceremonial and so must we. In Lev. 23 ...
torah4/7/2007
  Q: You repsponded to my question with "I did not understand your question". See my original question ...
  A: I believe that you are confusing the questioner’s statements with my statements. I do not believe ...
Lev. 23 and the Sabbath4/7/2007
  Q: One of the experts here says that Lev. 23 proves that the 7th day Sabbath is not included with the ...
  A: The difference between my view and the SDA view is that mine is right and theirs is wrong. It's that ...
baptism3/22/2007
  Q: Are persons baptize every time they back-slide and ask for forgiveness? Why is there a problem for ...
  A: Christians are baptized only once. If one is rebaptized it would mean that God could not accomplish ...
Ten Commandments3/16/2007
  Q: The Ten Commandments existed before Sinai. We know this because it was wrong to commit murder before ...
  A: “Thou shall not kill” is a moral command. The Sabbath was the ceremonial sign of the Old Covenant. ...
Ten Commandments and Old Covenant3/13/2007
  Q: This is just a follow up. As far as I know, the Ten Commandments are not obsolete because when ...
  A: You ask many good questions. Unfortunately I cannot take the time to answer them all in the detail ...
Ten Commandments and Old Covenant3/12/2007
  Q: I have read your answer regarding the above-mentioned subject. It goes without saying that what you ...
  A: No, we may not murder etc even though the Ten Commandments are obsolete. Christians are called to a ...
Ten Commandments not the Old Covenant3/10/2007
  Q: You are right that the Old Covenant has been done away with. But the Ten Commandments are not part ...
  A: I don't understand how the SDA can deny the Bible truth that the Ten Commandments are the very heart ...
Sabbath ceremonial?2/25/2007
  Q: What biblical evidence is there that the Sabbath is ceremonial and not moral? God Bless, Pat
  A: There are many biblical reasons why the 7th day Sabbath is ceremonial. First and foremost among them ...
Sabbath to Sunday2/23/2007
  Q: Christians worship on Sunday because the Catholic Church changed God's day of worship. It was not ...
  A: You belittle the importance of the Resurrection to Christianity. It is THE event that proved Jesus ...
EGW2/21/2007
  Q: You say the EGW is a false prophet. By the bible and only the bible can you please tell me the true ...
  A: The Bible definition of a prophet is one who speaks in God's name and with God's authority ( Ex. ...
Ten Commandments2/18/2007
  Q: What do you mean that the Ten Commandments are an inferior law? How can God's law be inferior to ...
  A: The Ten Commandments are an inferior law when compared with the New Covenant law of Christ. For ...
Gentiles and the Sabbath2/15/2007
  Q: How are you today? I would like to hear your answer to Isaiah 56:4-6 where Gentiles are said to have ...
  A: “And foreigners who bind themselves to the Lord to serve him, to love the name of the Lord, and ...
SDA hierarchy2/10/2007
  Q: I have read where you have stated that the SDA hierarchy knows the truth about Ellen White being a ...
  A: There are numerous statements proving my point. For example, W.W. Presott wrote in 1915 that EGW’s ...
EGW and Jesus' Return2/9/2007
  Q: You complain about Ellen White being wrong about Jesus' return. But so were the disciples. Do you ...
  A: The disciples believing that Jesus would return soon and actually predicting the date of Jesus' ...
suicide2/7/2007
  Q: will i go to hell if i commit suicide, if i pray to God first and make peace with him and explain ...
  A: Suicide is a sin punishable with eternal damnation. However, only God decides who goes to hell. God ...
Genesis 22/1/2007
  Q: Doesn't Gen. 2:2-3 prove that God kept the Sabbath? Doesn't it prove that the Sabbath is from ...
  A: No, Genesis 2:2-3 does not support the theory of God keeping a Sabbath or God establishing the ...
ex sda1/29/2007
  Q: I was an seventh day adventist for 39 years until I started thinking for my self.I dropped my ...
  A: Congratulations on getting free from the SDA Church. Your experience is not unique. It apparently is ...
Question your response1/21/2007
  Q: I am not sure you should be the one answering questions about Seventh Day Adventism or the Bible. ...
  A: I accept what you said in the spirit that it was given. However, it is you that is giving God's word ...
EGW1/4/2007
  Q: how can you explain she talking about things no one knew back in her days, like electricity in the ...
  A: Mrs. White copied much of what she wrote and health reforms are no exception. For example the idea ...
the Sabbath12/31/2006
  Q: I noticed that you used Romans 14:5 to say that we can worship whatever day we want, so I looked it ...
  A: "One man regards this day as better than that..." Doesn't that mean that some Roman Christians were ...
Acts 2:3412/30/2006
  Q: I see that our "friend" David continues his lies to support the "Ministry Of Lies" the SDA church. ...
  A: Before I answer you I would like it to be noted that I do not believe that David R. is lying. I ...
SDA's12/30/2006
  Q: Okay. First of all, you didn't answer what the person asked you. You went about defaming things ...
  A: I am not sure what question you are referring to. If you want to refer to a particular question ...
SDA's12/26/2006
  Q: Hey Sal, Do you even realize that you are taking things out of context? Do you even realize the ...
  A: If I am taking things out of context please prove it then I will change what is wrong. I do realize ...
seven day advent12/23/2006
  Q: Although I respect your thoughts on Rev being meant for 70 AD, and that it refers to Jerusalem and ...
  A: You apparently read my previous answer concerning Revelation. So you already have read my reasons ...
Sabbath Keeping12/21/2006
  Q: Why don't you keep the Sabbath? God Bless, Liza
  A: The answer is simple: Sabbath keeping is not required of Christians. It was never required for ...
Ellen White12/19/2006
  Q: What did Ellen White teach about the Second Coming? Thanks for your time, Lee
  A: EGW prophesied in 1850 that Jesus was to return to earth within a few months. “I saw that the time ...
Searching for Truth!!12/14/2006
  Q: I come from a Methodist/Wesleyan Theology. I would like to understand the differences between the ...
  A: The SDA church believes that one must observe the Old Covenant Jewish Sabbath even if one is a ...
info for my job12/7/2006
  Q: Why is it that we need to observe the Sabbath? i need a little study and a deep one. The reason im ...
  A: Christians do not need to keep the Jewish sabbath. If you are a Jew seek the help of a rabbi. If you ...
A Much Delayed Response12/2/2006
  Q: You asked me where Sabbathkeeping is declared as necessary for Christian. Well in Exodus 20:8, God ...
  A: I cannot give any full answers because you asked too many questions or brought up too many topics. I ...
Sabbath Before Sinai12/1/2006
  Q: Your belief that the Holy Sabbath wasn't from Creation but from Sinai is wrong. Read the Bible: "And ...
  A: This is a classic example of eisegesis or reading into the text what one wishes the Holy Spirit had ...
Sabbath11/27/2006
  Q: Why don't Christians worship on Saturday (the Sabbath)? Thanks, Catherine
  A: Why don’t most Christians observe the 7th day Sabbath? The answer is simply that Sabbath-keeping is ...
Mark of the Beast11/14/2006
  Q: So the mark will apply to those who opposing God's teachings which you believe is the Catholic ...
  A: I say that it is the Catholic Church that is being persecuted in the book of Revelation because ...
Mark of the Beast11/10/2006
  Q: Can someone explain what the Mark of the Beast is? According to the Bible, it is obviously very ...
  A: The mark of the beast in Rev. 13:18 probably refers to Caesar Nero. The mark may not be literal. It ...
Pharisees?11/5/2006
  Q: I believe you misunderstood my statement about keeping the Sabbath. I never said that I didn't ...
  A: Where do you find Sabbath keeping being declared necessary for Christians? In Romans 7:1-6 Paul ...
Pharisees?11/3/2006
  Q: Before I proceed, I will state that I am a proud Seventh-Day Adventist believer and I only wish to ...
  A: I want to thank you for using the question forum instead of the comments section because I believe ...
Sabbath10/31/2006
  Q: How can you say that the sabbath isn't mentioned in the New Testament? It's mentioned roughly 80 ...
  A: If I was unclear previously I apologize. Of course I know that the Sabbath is mentioned in the New ...
10 Commandments10/30/2006
  Q: What is wrong with keeping all 10 of the commandments? I've heard people say you are being a ...
  A: I appreciate that you want to get more than one opinion. I think that it is a good idea to do that. ...
Mandatory Work Training on Sabbath10/27/2006
  Q: I work for a proprietary college and I am a Director. My president of the school understands that I ...
  A: If you feel that you must avoid this meeting on the Jewish Sabbath I suggest that you contact ...
Sabbath10/27/2006
  Q: Didn't God say, "I will write my laws in their hearts" and not I will write a new set of laws in ...
  A: Yes, we are Abraham's seed. If we were Moses' seed we would be require to keep the 613 laws of the ...
New Covenant10/27/2006
  Q: Regarding the Apostles keeping the Sunday, the Bible supports only the seventh-day Sabbath. Why do ...
  A: You ask a lot of good questions. I will try to answer them all. If I miss any just let me know. I ...
New Covenant10/25/2006
  Q: For this [is] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the ...
  A: Sunday worship was first begun by the Apostles in the first century. The Church led by the promised ...
Sabbath10/25/2006
  Q: What constitutes the 'new' covenant? Does God write His laws into our hearts and minds? What are ...
  A: The New Covenant is Jesus. “I will appoint you as a covenant to the people, as a light to the ...
Pharisaical SDAs10/21/2006
  Q: Do you believe that Anthony is pharisaical? I have written him and he is very pharisaical to me. He ...
  A: Before I answer your question I would like to say that I am not going to comment on Anthony or any ...
Sabbath change10/19/2006
  Q: Was it Constantine or the Pope who changed the Sabbath of God? Thank You, Mike
  A: It was neither Constantine nor the Pope who changed the Sabbath. That idea is a tradition of the SDA ...
Responce.10/17/2006
  Q: I am sure if you remeber me. My name is Brent Stone. I am the Adventist fellow who wrote you a ...
  A: Yes, I remember you. I am glad that my little prayers were of some help to you in such a difficult ...
Any Hope For SDAs?10/14/2006
  Q: Do you see any hope that the SDA people will give up their Old Covenant ways and find the Gospel of ...
  A: Yes, I see hope for the SDA church. Many people have left the SDA church to accept the simple gospel ...
Email10/8/2006
  Q: Dont worry Im not trying to get into an argument...discussion yes. Heres my perspective...Dont ...
  A: I am not a preacher. Try Pastor Don in this category. The passage that you are referring to is ...
Beginning of Sabbath9/25/2006
  Q: Since the Sabbath began at Creation how can it be a shadow which is only of sinful things. The ...
  A: The SDA teaching that the Sabbath began at Creation is unbiblical. There is no biblical evidence ...
SDA and faith9/22/2006
  Q: Alright lets get real here. The person I want to refer to is me, and I know youre not a preacher ...
  A: I will pray for you. You must accept Christ before death. Waiting will only be disasterous. You ...
SDA and faith9/22/2006
  Q: I thought my hypothetical quesstion was SDA based...isnt it doctrinal that all the dead will rise, ...
  A: You need to ask an SDA where they get the interpretation that the lost can't ask for forgiveness. I ...
SDA and faith9/21/2006
  Q: I know that SDA says Paul has said we will be saved by faith alone... But according to SDA ...
  A: Paul never says that we are saved by faith alone. We are save by "faith working through love" ...
book of Moses9/14/2006
  Q: Are the ten commandments recorded in the book of Moses and if so what verse proves that? I thought I ...
  A: J.: It is not clear exactly what book or books were to be put outside the ark. It was probably all ...
Daniel 7 (2nd try)9/13/2006
  Q: Why are you refusing to answer my question and telling me notto contact you again? You are an expert ...
  A: As I said in my previous answer I don't see any point to answering questions from you since you have ...
Daniel 79/13/2006
  Q: The SDA church teaches Daniel 7 as the following: the 4 beast are (in this order) Babylon, ...
  A: You have so perfectly proven my assessment of you correct that it is hard to believe. When I said ...
A short letter to Sal9/12/2006
  Q: Just read your comments to Tom Norris. It's funny that a knowledgeable Roman Catholic is commending ...
  A: While it is true that the Catholic Church teaches that it, and it alone, possesses the fullness of ...
Jesus christ9/6/2006
  Q: I just wanted to know about Jesus christ mission. What's his mission?
  A: Jesus came to earth to reconcile humanity to God. Since the sin of Adam & Eve man was cut off from a ...
Sabbath9/1/2006
  Q: Amos 8:4-10 has the Jews asking when will they be able to sell etc on the Sabbath and new moon. I've ...
  A: J.: Let me point out some Bible truths concerning he 7th day Sabbath. The 7th day Sabbath was the ...
About EG White9/1/2006
  Q: I would just like to know why you mis-quote the writings of EG White to suit your own understanding. ...
  A: I do not purposely misquote anyone. Please let me know what you believe was misquoted and I will be ...
Sabbath for mankind8/27/2006
  Q: In Mark 2:27 Jesus says that the Sabbath was made for all mankind. Doesn't that prove that we should ...
  A: Before we even look at a detailed exegesis of the verse in question let us recognize an important ...
marriage8/18/2006
  Q: What are the biblical guidelines for marriage and divorice? Why is marriage important? Some people ...
  A: The biblical guidelines for marriage and divorce are set out well by Jesus in Matthew 19:3-9 please ...
Sabbath = The Seal of God8/15/2006
  Q: Sal, The Adventist church teaches that in the future there will be laws passed that require Sunday ...
  A: Let me first say that the 7th day Sabbath is not the Seal of God. The Bible is clear that the Holy ...
Time of the end8/13/2006
  Q: Tell me friend can u explian to me the prophecy of the time of the end? Or did the seventh day ...
  A: Before I answer in order to give an answer to just what you are looking for I will ask you to ...
Sabbath in Gen. 28/7/2006
  Q: Did God celebrate a Sabbath in Gen. 2:3? Thanks, Lee
  A: No, God did not celebrate a Sabbath. In Genesis 2:2-3 God “resting” means He finished the work of ...
Origin of Sunday Worship (part 4)8/6/2006
  Q: I am not namecalling - I am stating a position which I feel you are taking. I refer to EGW as a ...
  A: Again, I must wonder what is your point in calling EGW a prophet and then saying that EGW never said ...
Origin of Sunday Worship (part 3)8/6/2006
  Q: Pretty slick how you send yourself a question and answer it BEFORE the question I send you that has ...
  A: FYI I received and answered the two questions from Mel before I received your question. I copied ...
Origin of Sunday Worship (part 2)8/5/2006
  Q: Isn't it funny he (Samuele Bacchiocci) was awarded a gold medal by Pope Paul VI for attaining the ...
  A: Catholics are under no obligation to obey everything the pope says or feels. You should know better. ...
Catholic Church and Sunday8/5/2006
  Q: Does the Catholic Church say it changed the Sabbath to Sunday? Thanks again, Mel
  A: Nice to hear from you again. Yes, the Catholic Church did change the day of corporate worship. ...
Origin of Sunday worship8/3/2006
  Q: Is it true that the Catholic Church forced Sunday worship on the Christian churches in the 2nd ...
  A: No, that is incorrect the idea is promoted by Samuele Bacchiocchi of the SDA church. He presents ...
The8/1/2006
  Q: Is the rest that remains for the people of God in Hebrews 4 the same as the 7th day rest of Judaism?
  A: No, the rest of Hebrews 4 seems to be a heavenly rest that all believers share (Hebrews 3:1). Paul ...
Mark of the Beast7/31/2006
  Q: Is Sabbath or Sunday the Mark of the Beast? Thank You, Nancy
  A: Neither the Sabbath nor Sunday is the mark of the beast. Whether one worships the Lord Jesus on the ...
Sabbath And Ellen White7/31/2006
  Q: Ellen White had a vision that the Sabbath is the thing which divides God's holy people from satan's ...
  A: What is obvious to me is that God's New Covenant people do not have to keep the Sabbath. St. John ...
What's with these guys???7/11/2006
  Q: and Marty are blind as can be? Why are they so stupid? They can't see the obvious. Why?-Thomas
  A: I do not believe that David or Marty are stupid. They just do not have all the facts. They are good ...
Why?7/5/2006
  Q: How come some of the posts and comments I've sent you haven't been posted on-line? Why don't you ...
  A: I have no control over what Allexperts posts. I do know that they do not post every answer. I have ...
Commandments7/3/2006
  Q: Why is it that out of all the commandments you say only the Sabbath commandment is no longer in ...
  A: It is nice to hear from you again my friend. I assume that by “all the commandments” you mean only ...
The Moral Law7/2/2006
  Q: You seem confused on the nature of the Old Covenant. The Law of the Lord refers to the moral (10 ...
  A: I 100% agree that the what we say or believe doesn't matter. It is what the Bible says that is ...
Popes and Prophets part 26/29/2006
  Q: I forgot to comment on the other part of a response you gave, which was "What Pope ever claimed to ...
  A: EGW claimed that her writings (called “the Spirit of Prophecy”) were inspired in the same way that ...
Fundamentals of SDA6/29/2006
  Q: Sal, Although I was sent to a 7th Day Adventist church for the first 11 years of my life. My ...
  A: The SDA Church is not a Bible-based Church. I would not promote it to any Christian. I would be glad ...
more on the Covenants/Commandmentshello6/26/2006
  Q: You have contradicted your statements on the Covenants/Commandments. Sal, like I have stated before ...
  A: I do not think that it was immediately clear that the New Covenant was beginning nor what was ...
more on the Sabbath &Ten Commandments6/26/2006
  Q: I did not say it was in the Bible of the Catholic Church. It is in the Catechism. I own two ...
  A: The second commandment in your numbering system is included in the first commandment in the current ...
Contradictions by Sal on the Commandments6/25/2006
  Q: You have contadicted yourself in several ways - at first the Ten Commandments are the Old Covenant, ...
  A: I’m sorry that I haven’t been very clear with you concerning the Ten Commandments. Allow me to try ...
more on the Sabbath &Ten Commandments6/25/2006
  Q: The Sabbath was not GIVEN or ESTABLISHED to Moses just shortly before Sinai (present the scripture). ...
  A: I have given the Scriptures showing that the Sabbath was first given to the Israelites through Moses ...
The 10 commandments6/24/2006
  Q: Brother Sal, No offense but seems like you twist the word to your own interpretations? I have read ...
  A: We all don't have to come to the same conclusions. So long as we ground our belief in our ...
The Ten Commandments before Sinai6/23/2006
  Q: I am not 'resorting' to name calling, I assure you. I have presented excellent Biblical evidence to ...
  A: The Bible says the Sabbath was first given to the Israelites shortly before they arrived at Sinai. ...
The Ten Commandments before Sinai6/22/2006
  Q: I must say I enjoy 'chatting' with you. Before I ask my questions I just want to say that ...
  A: Nine of the Ten Commandments are eternal moral principles. Therefore, they pre-dated Sinai. The ...
Christian...SDA?6/22/2006
  Q: Sal- I just recently met someone who claims to be an SDA Christian... and I am not. I consider ...
  A: You are very insightful. The SDA church does misinterpret and misapply Scripture. They do focus on ...
The Fourth Commandment6/22/2006
  Q: Rev. 1:10 - John had a vision ON a specific day not OF a day (judgment day as you say.) You have ...
  A: If Revelation 1:10 refers to a specific day of the week then that day would most probably be Sunday, ...
Sabbath / Lord's Day6/20/2006
  Q: I'm glad you acknowledge that the Sabbath was established at Creation. You quoted Gen 2:3. Wasn't a ...
  A: I believe that you are quite aware that I do not acknowledge the Sabbath to be a Creation Ordinance. ...
Revelation 1:106/19/2006
  Q: I like how my 2nd reply to the post "Ten Commandments 6/18/06 (top post) wasn't included when you ...
  A: Attempting to assign a day to Revelation 1:10 is problematic. The phrase “On the Lord’s day” only ...
Ten Commandments6/19/2006
  Q: Sal, Thanks you for your reply. You are very 'crafty' when it comes to the 7th day Sabbath. ...
  A: I don't think that Colossians says "handwriting of Moses". The handwriting includes God's ...
Sabbath6/19/2006
  Q: The world of SDA theology is complicated, and I am aware of many of its flaws. However, I was ...
  A: I’m very glad to learn that you do not believe that keeping the Sabbath is necessary for salvation. ...
Ten Commandments6/18/2006
  Q: How can you say the Sabbath was never reinforced - reinststed - or whatever you want to call it. ...
  A: Jesus was a Jew. He did straighten out the proper way for Jews to celebrate the 7th day Sabbath. ...
Ten Commandments6/18/2006
  Q: I just read your reply to Petes about Ten Commandments not abolished, posted 6/16/2006. Now I see ...
  A: My claim isn't that the Sabbath commandment is the only one that isn't suitable for the New ...
question about marriage in the SDA church6/18/2006
  Q: I am very interested in visiting my local seventh day adventist church. I have done a lot of ...
  A: The SDA Church opposes marriages between SDAs and non-SDAs. Some individual SDA churches may take a ...
Sabbath6/17/2006
  Q: I was wondering if you can prove which day is the Sabbath. I was discussing this with a co-worker ...
  A: I have never heard anyone claim that Sunday is the 7th day of the week! I can’t even imagine how ...
Ten Commandments not abolished6/16/2006
  Q: It is ridiculous to say that the Ten Commandments are abolished in the New Covenant. If that were ...
  A: You would be correct if the Ten Commandment Law was not replaced with something. If it was simple ...
The Sabbath Before Moses6/12/2006
  Q: FYI Ellen White said that Adam and Abraham for example kept the Sabbath. They both lived before ...
  A: I am impressed that you admit that it is Ellen White that is the SDA authority on the Sabbath being ...
Importance of the Sabbath6/6/2006
  Q: Don't you think that the Sabbath is important to God? The penalty for breaking the Sabbath is death! ...
  A: Hello again, my friend. The fact that the violation for an Israelite/Jew breaking the 7th day ...
Sabbath / Calendar6/4/2006
  Q: The calendar has changed substantially and there are different calendars w/ different religions. ...
  A: I do not concern myself with the Old Covenant Sabbath day of the Jews. I am a Gentile Christian. ...
Sabbath keeping6/3/2006
  Q: I love discussing relion/doctrine even if we see things differently. However, your answer, and I ...
  A: I am sorry that I was unclear in my previous answer concerning Romans 14. I will try to clarify my ...
Sabbath keeping6/1/2006
  Q: I have been checking out this site for about 2 weeks now and this is my first post. I am a Christian ...
  A: I studied SDA theology with a lay SDA organization. I took SDA Bible studies. I read some of what ...
SDA & the truth5/30/2006
  Q: Why do SDA fear the truth? They don't consider any other position other than what the SDA church ...
  A: Nice to hear from you again. I’m sure that many SDAs do not fear the truth and do consider other ...
Sabbath observance5/27/2006
  Q: I am a Seventh-day Adventist and I would like to know why you say I cannot observe the Sabbath? ...
  A: I have to answer this question often. For some reason Seventh-day Adventists believe that if I am ...
How do we know we ve committed sin?5/26/2006
  Q: What are the New Covenant commandments? Laws/Commandments are to be "expressed" to be promulgative ...
  A: It is nice to hear from you again. You are thinking in an Old Covenant way. Christians have “laws” ...
How do we know we ve committed sin?5/25/2006
  Q: The Bible stated that the wages of sin is death. How can we avoid sinning? And please don t touch on ...
  A: The Law that is abrogated is the Mosaic Law. This includes the obsolete Ten Commandments which ...
Ten Commandments and covenant5/24/2006
  Q: I am a Seventh-day Adventist and I would like to know why you refer to the Ten Commandments as "the ...
  A: I realize that there are other things in the Mosaic Covenant. However, the Ten Commandments are the ...
History Question5/17/2006
  Q: I am just studying my way out of SDA. I have a history question that relates to the Law. I have ...
  A: Congratulations on studying your way out of the SDA church. If I can be of help in your journey ...
Old Covenant Jewish Sabbath5/15/2006
  Q: Re: your comment about the Sabbath being an OT Jewish custom only... Would you seriousely ask a Jew ...
  A: I believe that the 7th day Sabbath was only for the Israelites/Jews because that is what the Bible ...
Sabbath in New Testament5/13/2006
  Q: Do you know that there are many verses in the New Testament which speak of the Sabbath as being ...
  A: Yes, I am aware that the 7th day Sabbath is mentioned in the New Testament. Most of those references ...
To let you know I support what you are doing.5/9/2006
  Q: I am a former Seventh day Adventist and I will pray for you as you write on this forum. I write on ...
  A: I will pray for you too. Congratulations for getting free from the SDA Church. My experiences are ...
Just a Thank You5/8/2006
  Q: Sal, I just wanted to say thank you for being a voice out there for people who want to really know ...
  A: It is nice to hear some positive comments. I usually get very angry letters from SDAs. So your ...
The Sabbath Commandment5/7/2006
  Q: Didn't God Bless and Sanctify the SEVENTH Day at Creation? Before there was a Jew? Didn't Jesus say ...
  A: I do appreciate them. As I stated previously there is no evidence that God gave the 7th day Sabbath ...
The Sabbath Commandment5/6/2006
  Q: If the "Old Covenent" Sabbath Commandment - which is part of the Ten Commandments, is no longer ...
  A: That's a very good question. The most important thing for us Christians should be “what does the ...
How did you get into this?5/5/2006
  Q: I am wondering how you got into this category? How did you come to be getting questions in this ...
  A: I was considering joining the SDA Church years ago. In my quest to please God I was studying the SDA ...
reply to Sal5/3/2006
  Q: Did Jesus give the new covenat? No read all of Heb chap 8 1-13. verse 8 God found fault with the ...
  A: Why don't you believe the Bible? It is clear that the sabbath was given to the Israelites and no one ...
Historic Church5/2/2006
  Q: My husband and I were invited to a Phophecy Seminar by my friend who joined the Historic Church of ...
  A: You are in a difficult situation. You do not want to upset your friend, but you must be true to the ...
Sabbath Day5/2/2006
  Q: Sabbath day is saturday SDA as well as the jewish people believe it. Question "Wasnt Jesus jewish? ...
  A: Yes, Jesus was Jewish. Yes, he kept the Sabbath day. Jesus believed in the Sabbath and so do I. I ...
Unclean Foods5/1/2006
  Q: Sal, I'm a former Adventist, meaning I actually choose to leave the denomination within the past 3 ...
  A: Congratulations on escaping the SDA cult. I cannot offer any further insight into Lev. 11. Your ...
The First Covenant4/28/2006
  Q: What is the "first covenant" mentioned as obsolete in Heb. 8:13 and also in Heb. 10:9? Kenny
  A: The first covenant that St. Paul refers to is the Mosaic Covenant. According to Scripture that ...
Your views of the SDA church4/25/2006
  Q: I recently came across this response to a question somebody asked: "You seem to believe that I am a ...
  A: Please do not be upset because I present arguments against what you have been taught. “Have I become ...
reinstatement of commandments4/25/2006
  Q: ------------------------- Followup To Hi... Thank you for your answers. Can you please give me ...
  A: I will be glad to furnish the biblical references. It may be informative to know that the moral ...
The Ten Commandments4/24/2006
  Q: You believe that the Ten Commandments are not in effect for Christians. Is there a Bible verse that ...
  A: There are several passages that show the Ten Commandments to be obsolete in the New Covenant. One ...
seventh-day sabbath?4/22/2006
  Q: I found your website by accident. I am interested in your expanations for NOT considering the ...
  A: It is important that we be open to new insight if we are to grow as Christians. My reasons for ...
SDAs and sabbath4/22/2006
  Q: Isn't the keeping of the Jewish sabbath by Christians denying Christ's work of salvation? I think ...
  A: Why do SDAs believe that keeping the Old Covenant 7th day Sabbath is so important? The number one ...
San Francisco Earthquake4/15/2006
  Q: Is not Ellen White's prophecy of the distruction of San Fransico and Oakland in 1906 a true ...
  A: I do not see any evidence that Ellen G. White (EGW) predicted the San Francisco earthquake. EGW did ...
the sda as a church4/14/2006
  Q: I have been following your answers on many important questions concerning SDAs and find them either ...
  A: Be assured that I do want to understand SDAs. I try very hard to understand how you can believe what ...
Sin4/1/2006
  Q: How does one know if he/she is willfully offending God?Sal - What is your definition of sin? Answer ...
  A: I'm sorry for the delay, but Allexperts.com has been having problems and I have not been able to ...
Sabbath keeping4/1/2006
  Q: honestly i like the you answer the questions given to you. Im an SDA and seeking for the truth. I ...
  A: Sorry for the delay, but Allexperts.com has been having problems with their site and I have not been ...
The Place of the Sabbath3/23/2006
  Q: In one of your answers you said that the God of the SDA is the Sabbath. I am a Seventh-day Adventist ...
  A: As I said in my previous answer, whatever occupies the central position in a religion is that ...
Keep the Sabbath3/15/2006
  Q: Sal: You must keep the Sabbath! Don't try to stop me from keeping the Sabbath. It is God's Law! I ...
  A: I would not think of attempting to keep you from keeping the Sabbath. If you enjoy keeping the ...
salvation3/7/2006
  Q: Do you believe that you can lose your salvation or in eternal security?
  A: Based on my study of the Bible I believe that one can lose one's salvation. Many passages speak of ...
A personal website.3/5/2006
  Q: Sorry that I keep writing you. I am not trying to bother you. But I was wondering two things. Did ...
  A: I was not offended by you. I do not feel bothered by you. My last response was to,in brief,let you ...
A personal website.3/5/2006
  Q: ------------------------- Hello Sal, How are you, fellow truth seeker? I am the SDA fellow who ...
  A: My belief is that the Sabbath was given to no one but the Israelites. It was never meant for anyone ...
Orion3/4/2006
  Q: Sal, This evening, I found your theis concerning your answer about the Sabbath, and I must say ...
  A: What Biblical evidence do you have that the Sabbath was observed by Adam & Eve? What Biblical ...
What are the Nephelium?3/3/2006
  Q: A few months ago, some Christian friends of mine asked me if I'd ever heard of the Nephelium, to ...
  A: There are several different views concerning the identity of the Nephilim mentioned in Genesis 6:4. ...
EGW and the Bible2/27/2006
  Q: Does EGW contradict the Bible? If so, why do Seventh-day Adventists still follow her? Thanks, Mary
  A: Yes, EGW contradicted the Bible many times (see a few examples below). SDAs still follow her ...
Ellen White2/27/2006
  Q: Is it true that Ellen White is considered an inspired prophet by the Seventh-day Adventists? Thank ...
  A: EGW claimed that her writings (called “the Spirit of Prophecy”) were inspired in the same way that ...
Sabbath1/31/2006
  Q: Please explain why Revelation 14:12 states "Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those ...
  A: With this I believe that I have answered all your questions. If I haven't or you would like ...
Sabbath1/20/2006
  Q: Genesis 2:2-3 The seventh day was made holy by Jesus, who is the creator, before there was Moses or ...
  A: First let me say that I do not consider Sunday to be the new Sabbath. Nor is it necessary to worship ...
Ten Commandments1/18/2006
  Q: Followup To Question -Sal, Many modern-day Christians claim to keep and observe the Ten ...
  A: Seventh-day Adventists, and other sabbatarians, are fond of using Matthew 5:17-19 as a proof-text ...
Ten Commandments1/17/2006
  Q: Followup To Question - Sal, Many modern-day Christians claim to keep and observe the Ten ...
  A: In the future if you don't mind please do not use the “Follow up” question feature. Just ask the ...
Saturday or Sunday1/15/2006
  Q: ------------------------- I read the scriptures you gave me and I am not understanding where or how ...
  A: In the future if you don't mind please do not use the “Follow up” question feature. Just ask the ...
Ten Commandments1/12/2006
  Q: Sal, Many modern-day Christians claim to keep and observe the Ten Commandments; I laugh when I see ...
  A: When I am asked why I only keep 9 of the 10 Commandments I answer that I keep zero of the Ten ...
Ten Commandments1/11/2006
  Q: Sal, Many modern-day Christians claim to keep and observe the Ten Commandments; I laugh when I see ...
  A: Good Day Doug: Thanks for the follow-up. You seem to have accepted the SDA teaching that the 7th ...
Ten Commandments1/9/2006
  Q: Sal, Many modern-day Christians claim to keep and observe the Ten Commandments; I laugh when I see ...
  A: Now let's look at the continuation of the 7th day Sabbath after Calvary. Continuation does not equal ...
Soul Sleep Is True1/8/2006
  Q: Soul Sleep is a true belief of those of us that follow the Bible. One passage which proves this ...
  A: The passage that you cite (Acts 2:29-36) does not prove soul sleep. The passage does not even relate ...
Saturday or Sunday1/5/2006
  Q: In the bible, Exodus 20:8, it says the seventh day is the sabbath which is Saturday right? But does ...
  A: In the New Covenant it does not matter on which day we gather for worship. We may worship together ...
Saturday Sabbath1/5/2006
  Q: You consistently claim that the Saturday Sabbath was changed in the New Testament, but in reality ...
  A: I do not say that the 7th day Sabbath was changed to Sunday. I say that the 7th day Sabbath was only ...
answer to sports12/27/2005
  Q: Yu sad that we SDA are silly for observing the Sabbath on Satturday ...And old Covenent even though ...
  A: If the New Testament said that one must keep the 7th day Sabbath in order to be saved many more ...
You should be ashamed12/19/2005
  Q: of yourself. Although, you may have studied the SDA church, your answers are completely biased. I ...
  A: I'm sorry that I offended you, but I must speak the truth of the true Gospel. As a Christian I am ...
EG White11/26/2005
  Q: In your answer to Jess concerning EGW. You said that she expired to be more than a prophet when in ...
  A: I appreciate the opportunity to discuss your concerns. EGW DID know that she was a prophet. If not ...
The Food Law11/9/2005
  Q: It says in Romans 14:21, It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor anything whereby ...
  A: The first mention of man being given animals as food is after the Flood. Ellen White said that Noah ...
SDA beliefs.?11/9/2005
  Q: How could you say that E G White thought she was more knowledgable than the Bible? Where does it say ...
  A: EGW thought she was more knowledgable than the Bible in that she taught Sabbath keeping as necessary ...
SDA needs truth? EG White a flase prophet?11/8/2005
  Q: I have a couple of questions. Fist of all, why can you not answer questions concerning spirituality ...
  A: I have enough questions to answer without also answering questions about spirituality and church ...
Food Laws10/22/2005
  Q: Sal: Tell me about the SDA food laws? Valid or not? Thanks in advance, Paul
  A: The Old Covenant food laws are not valid in the New Covenant. The first mention of man being given ...
the Sabbath10/13/2005
  Q: My wife and I debate a lot about the issue of the sabbath. We are curious about the importance and ...
  A: I have found that the Church which most closely follows the Bible outline is the Catholic Church. ...
Sabbath before Moses?9/30/2005
  Q: I have a question concerning the practice of Sabbath-keeping pre-Moses. I am aware that Seventh day ...
  A: Pick: Let me point out that even if we grant the SDA claim that the Sabbath law was in existence ...
"Everlasting Covenant"?9/30/2005
  Q: Why do many Seventh-day Adventists (including leaders of the movement) make statements such as "The ...
  A: Pick: You are obviously well versed in the Bible & the false arguments of the SDA. I agree with ...
questions.9/9/2005
  Q: I recently read the artical you sent to a fellow named Derick concerning SDA's. I am an SDA. But I ...
  A: I am not sure to which answer you are referring. I get so many questions that I cannot always recall ...
Alternatives to SDA9/4/2005
  Q: I've extensively studied the evidence for support of the Sabbath through the bible, and have found ...
  A: Some other Sabbath-keeping Christian denominations are Church of God (Seventh-day), United Church of ...
Question8/17/2005
  Q: Do you believe Saturday is the correct day to worship God? Please explain your position.
  A: I do not believe that Saturday is the "correct" day to worship God. There is no "correct" day in the ...
am i forgiven? or cutoff?8/13/2005
  Q: i was baptised as a seventh-day adventist 7 years ago. after becoming a sincere christian for 5 ...
  A: You are thinking of two passages from Paul's Letter to the Hebrews. The passages are from chapter 6 ...
EGW Prophecies Conditional?8/9/2005
  Q: SDAs that I have spoken with say that EGW's failed prophecies are actually not failures because the ...
  A: If even one prophecy of a “prophet” can be shown to be false then that pretender is not a true ...
Hope for the SDA Church?7/7/2005
  Q: Do you see any hope for the SDA Church? Thank You, Peter
  A: Yes, there is hope for the SDA Church if they can break free from the bondage of Ellen White. If ...
Hell6/28/2005
  Q: I've asked this same question to SDA experts here, so I can compare what they say about Hell with ...
  A: I'm glad to know that you are saved. Praise the Good Lord! The SDA Church officially teaches that ...
Invalid email address6/26/2005
  Q: Hey Blockhead, Before you babble about things you know nothing of perhaps you should go to the ...
  A: Please think for yourself. The White Estate statement is nonsense. It makes many mistakes. They ...
Ellen White and the Dead6/26/2005
  Q: I am a Seventh-day Adventist. I have always been taught that the dead are unconscious. Therefore, ...
  A: The SDA teach dogmatically that the dead are unconscious until the return of Christ. They cannot ...
Hebrews 46/16/2005
  Q: What do you believe is the message of Hebrews 4? Thanks in advance, Mary
  A: Briefly, the message of Hebrews 4 is that no one has ever found the true rest of God in a day. Paul ...
rebaptism6/3/2005
  Q: i have a friend who was born in a buddhist family. later on he converted into a christian. but then ...
  A: It is never too late to turn back to Christ. We do it during our lifetimes often. Whenever we fall ...
biblical inquiry5/10/2005
  Q: Greetings in Jesus' name! I have a single male friend who met a lady in the internet; the girl is ...
  A: The general Biblical rule concerning divorce and remarriage is that it is not allowable. Jesus is ...
Adam and Eve and the Sabbath4/22/2005
  Q: Why can't you accept that Adam and Eve kept the Sabbath? Thanks,Tom
  A: I can't accept that Adam & Eve kept the 7th day Sabbath because the Bible nowhere says that they ...
Sabbath4/15/2005
  Q: Why can't I keep the Sabbath? Thank you, Hector
  A: Nice to hear from you again, my friend! You certainly may keep the 7th day Sabbath if you wish. ...
The Sabbath for Christians?3/25/2005
  Q: As a Christian should I be concerned with not keeping the Sabbath? Thanks, Fran
  A: As a Christian you certainly know that your salvation is absolutely not in any way based on Sabbath ...
is suicide forgivable?3/22/2005
  Q: i have to do a research paper in my christianity class. the subject is "is suicide a forgivable ...
  A: I am not a Seventh-day Adventists. I attempt to expose the cultic nature of the SDA church. I also ...
sabbath3/21/2005
  Q: Followup To Question - Please show me from the bible where the day of worship was changed from the ...
  A: Catholics do not pray to the saints in the same way as we do to God. All prayer is directed to God. ...
sabbath3/19/2005
  Q: Please show me from the bible where the day of worship was changed from the 7th day Sabbath ...
  A: Nice to hear from you again! My research revealed that Vicarius Filii Dei is not an official title ...
sabbath3/17/2005
  Q: Please show me from the bible where the day of worship was changed from the 7th day Sabbath ...
  A: The Sabbath was never changed to Sunday. The 7th day Sabbath was the sign of the Old Covenant (Ex. ...
Dull of understanding3/15/2005
  Q: Notice Hebrews 4 verses 3 to 10. Since you have great difficulty understanding these ...
  A: Your exegesis is not very good. It is rather childish, but that is not your fault. The fault lies ...
Ellen White and endtime prediction3/12/2005
  Q: A Seventh Day Adventist told me about Ellen White predicting the endtime. He claimed that she showed ...
  A: The passages used by Ellen G. White (EGW) are Mark 13:24-26 & Revelation 6:12. The Lisbon, Portugal ...
way of life3/10/2005
  Q: i would like to have a description of on of your services and if one what is the dress code
  A: I am not a Seventh-day Adventist. I do not attend their worship services. I do know that their dress ...
The Sabbath Day2/21/2005
  Q: A Seventh-Day Adventist from my work is wanting me to join his church. His main argument is that the ...
  A: This is poor reasoning by your SDA co-worker. God calling something holy is not a good reason to ...
Sealing Time2/15/2005
  Q: I heard a Seventh Day Adventist speaking about the Sealing Time. What is it? Thanks, Chuck
  A: The so-called “sealing time” is the time that God will seal His people so that they will be spared ...
Proof of the unconscious state of the dead2/12/2005
  Q: You do not believe that the Bible supports the SDA truth that the dead are unconscious. Please look ...
  A: The passage that you cite (Acts 2:29-36) does not prove soul sleep. The passage does not even relate ...
denominations2/1/2005
  Q: I wrote you in the past as I wrote other experts. I don't have a question so you don't have to ...
  A: I agree with most of it; however, the SDA always mixes in falsehoods alongside beautiful Christian ...
Stephen and Investigative Judgment1/30/2005
  Q: Could your answer another? Does the experience of Stephen in the Book of Acts disprove Ellen White ...
  A: The Martyrdom of Stephen makes Ellen G. White & the SDA look absolutely foolish in their belief in ...
FYI1/28/2005
  Q: Moses says to literal Israel before entering the promised land in Deut.11:26-28 "I set before you ...
  A: Moses' statement to Israel to keep the commandments does not necessarily apply to spiritual Israel. ...
is suicide forgivable?1/26/2005
  Q: i am taking a religion course in school and the topic of the assignment is "is suicide a forgivable ...
  A: While suicide is morally objectionable, God certainly must, in all justice, consider the mental ...
Ellen White on the veil1/23/2005
  Q: I have been talking to a Seventh-day Adventist at work. He said that Ellen White's interpretation of ...
  A: The first thing to say is that there are many passages that clearly show that Jesus, upon ascending ...
The nature of Sin1/20/2005
  Q: I am currently working on a personal project about the nature of Sin. I am the artist and co-author ...
  A: For Seventh-day Adventists sin is disobeying God's Law which is the Ten Commandments. The command to ...
is suicide forgivable?1/20/2005
  Q: i have an SDA friend who committed suicide because he was depressed by his mental illness. is ...
  A: While suicide is morally objectionable, God certainly must, in all justice, consider the mental ...
Investigative Judgment and the SDA12/24/2004
  Q: Can you explain the Investigative Judgment from the Bible? Thanks, Steve
  A: The Investigative Judgment is a doctrine that is unique to Seventh-day Adventists (SDA). This should ...
Man and animal relations12/24/2004
  Q: Is it true that Ellen White taught that man and animals had sexual relations that produced half ...
  A: As amazing as it may seem this self-proclaimed “messenger of God” did make the following statements ...
The Dead12/19/2004
  Q: Can you answer the Seventh-day Adventist claims on the dead concerning Ecclesiastes 9:5? Are the ...
  A: The first thing to remember when studying any passage is that we must always read it in context. We ...
Good insight12/13/2004
  Q: Read your profile and that person sure has your number. The only thing I would add is you are a ...
  A: Please read the many positive responses I have received from both non-Adventists & current ...
Ellen White and Who bears our sins12/5/2004
  Q: Perhaps you can help again. I heard that EGW said that Satan bears our sins not Jesus. Is this true? ...
  A: Nice to hear from you once again. Yes, as unbelievable as it may seem Ellen White did make that ...
see your destiny12/3/2004
  Q: It is impossible to describe the horror and despair of those who have trampled upon God's holy ...
  A: Galatians 4 Paul's Concern for the Galatians 8Formerly, when you did not know God, you were ...
Ellen White and the return of Jesus12/2/2004
  Q: Did Ellen White actually predict that Jesus was going to return in the 1800's? Thanks in advance, ...
  A: Yes, it is true that Ellen G. White (EGW) predicted that Jesus would return to earth in the 1800's. ...
ever wonder why...12/1/2004
  Q: Ever wonder why of all the religions and denominations you have "chosen" to war against the SDA's. ...
  A: I don't see any "war" against the SDA. I do see it proven false from the Bible by a few individuals ...
On one occasion, when in New...11/30/2004
  Q: On one occasion, when in New York City, I was in the night season called upon to behold buildings ...
  A: "No earthly power can stay the hand of God." No kidding Ellen? Nice and vague. The way of the false ...
Temporal lobe epilepsy11/30/2004
  Q: I had read, as you had, about the theory that E.G. White suffered from temporal lobe epilepsy. For ...
  A: but I have previously read it. I pray that Mrs. White did have temporal lobe epilepsy, if she didn't ...
When did the sabbath start?11/27/2004
  Q: Sal: Can you please help me with when the sabbath first began? I have heard conflicting stories. ...
  A: The 7th day Sabbath began in the time of Moses. Of course, this would mean that the 7th day Sabbath ...
Had some doubts11/25/2004
  Q: I had some doubts about E.G. White and what she said about the Sabbath but now I am beginning to see ...
  A: A SDA fantasy if ever they was one. Blue laws? Where? The government enforcing Sunday worship? Our ...
see you future and your end11/21/2004
  Q: Fearful is the issue to which the world is to be brought. The powers of earth, uniting to war ...
  A: EGW says: The plan of salvation was made before the Fall (Great Controversy [GC], p.347). The BIBLE ...
Questioning SDA teachings11/21/2004
  Q: I am not using my real name because I am employed by the SDA church and I am having serious ...
  A: Let me say right up front that you are a very brave individual. To realize the errors that one's ...
see your error o foolish one11/20/2004
  Q: Those who endeavor to obey all the commandments of God will be opposed and derided. They can stand ...
  A: I agree that we should follow the teachings of God as given in the Bible and only the Bible. The ...
see your future11/19/2004
  Q: The Final Warning "I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was ...
  A: Pure fantasy conceived by the warped mind of EGW. No Biblical basis to list the Old Covenant Sabbath ...
the wisdom of the prophetess White11/17/2004
  Q: From the very beginning of the great controversy in heaven it has been Satan's purpose to overthrow ...
  A: I find it very informative that you believe that Satan is sooo concerned with the Law, but never ...
God's true church11/16/2004
  Q: A Biblical description in Revelation of the ONE TRUE Church at Christ's coming. And here's a hint. ...
  A: You err greatly in thinking that the "commandments of God" refer to the Decalogue. The commandments ...
The Sabbath?11/14/2004
  Q: How can you explain Hebrews 4:4,8,9 which says: "For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day ...
  A: The overarching theme of the Book of Hebrews is that Jesus and all things associated with Jesus are ...
Moral Law?11/12/2004
  Q: Why does Paul quote the Mosaic Law as a commandment if none of it, not even the Moral is in effect? ...
  A: Who said that the moral law was not in effect? The moral law is always in effect. It is not ...
Sabbath not before Moses?11/12/2004
  Q: I've heard you say the Sabbath wasn't kept until the Ten Commandments wee given to Moses so non of ...
  A: I have stated that there is no Biblical evidence that the 7th day Sabbath was observed by anyone ...
The Sabbath?11/12/2004
  Q: Can you give me any verses from the Bible that conclusivey null the Sabbath and change the day of ...
  A: These are two separate questions that you have asked. So I will address them each in turn. Some of ...
FYI11/10/2004
  Q: In all ages there have been those who assumed the role of Sanballat and Tobiah, who are set forth as ...
  A: The fact that EGW was a false prophet is something that any honest student of her sayings & writings ...
4th commandment in N.T.11/6/2004
  Q: Notice this Scripture spoken by Paul in Acts 14 copied from the New American Standard Version: 15 ...
  A: Unfortunately you have been blinded (or did you blind yourself?)to the fact that NOWHERE IN THE NEW ...
Peek into the future11/4/2004
  Q: The Sabbath will be the great test of loyalty, for it is the point of truth especially controverted. ...
  A: What you said is not from the Bible, but rather from the halluciations of Ellen White. The Bible ...
Read and learn Oh mindless one11/2/2004
  Q: Who was Ellen G. White, and why do millions consider her writings of special value and significance? ...
  A: EGW says: The plan of salvation was made before the Fall (Great Controversy [GC], p.347). The BIBLE ...
Looks like the 4th commandment in the N. T.10/29/2004
  Q: Note when Peter and John were released how they glorified God. They quoted from the 4th ...
  A: It is not that I am blind it is that you are grasping at straws. The passage you quote does not ...
John 8:31-3710/29/2004
  Q: E.G. White, the most translated female writer in the history of literature makes these comments on ...
  A: The person with temporal lobe epilepsy, which EGW apparently had, tends to be self-righteous & write ...
evidence is in10/23/2004
  Q: The evidence for Sabbath keeping has been presented. Jesus spoke of the validity of the Sabbath 40 ...
  A: I hope that you have the courage to face the evidence that the Sabbath was a mere shadow or type ...
Read and learn10/22/2004
  Q: I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day Rev.1:10. Did John refer to the first day of the week? This ...
  A: Attempting to assign a day to Revelation 1:10 is problematic. The phrase “On the Lord's day” only ...
Wrap your mind around this10/21/2004
  Q: It is argued that Paul went to the synagogues on the Sabbath simply because the could there have an ...
  A: Please try to read this carefully: Sunday is not the Christian Sabbath. The Sabbath is obsolete. ...
Sabbath, type or shadow?10/20/2004
  Q: This argument has led many to believe that the Sabbath existed for a limited period of time ...
  A: And still you supply no chapter nor verse before the time of Moses that says someone kept the ...
When we come to the N.T. many...10/20/2004
  Q: When we come to the N.T. many Christian people have an idea that the ancient Sabbath ceases, and ...
  A: There are too many questions in this question. If you would like me to go into any detail you will ...
Another piece of evidence...10/19/2004
  Q: Another piece of evidence that shows the Sabbath existed before the commandments were given at ...
  A: The best evidence to show that the Sabbath was before the time of Moses would be to find it being ...
Oh, by the way your remark...10/18/2004
  Q: Oh, by the way your remark that the 10 commandments were unknown before Sinai reveals a lack of ...
  A: Do not be fooled by appearences. The moral laws were of course known because God has written them on ...
The Lord's day10/17/2004
  Q: It is interesting to note that Jesus was the One who made the Sabbath in the first week of time. ...
  A: There is no Biblical evidence that the sabbath was made before Moses & Exodus 16. Attempting to ...
Sabbath only for Jews10/16/2004
  Q: No such expression found in the Bible. In fact it is called “the Sabbath of the Lord” Ex. 20:10. ...
  A: It was God who gave the Sabbath law to the Israelites. He did this, however, through His servant ...
What do you make of this?10/15/2004
  Q: It is fascinating to look back over the ages and see the outworking of the great controversy between ...
  A: Who took away the Sabbaths? Hebrews 10 9Then he said, "Here I am, I have come to do your will." He ...
Question: Please explain...10/14/2004
  Q: Please explain Ezekiel 20:12 and why did God Start the 4th commandment with the word remember? ...
  A: Ezkiel 20:12 shows that God first gave the sabbaths to the Israelites through Moses. They are indeed ...
Law of the Lord vs. Law of Moses10/11/2004
  Q: I have read some of your answers and I conclude that you confuse the moral and ceremonial laws. Let ...
  A: In Scripture, the Law of Moses is always spoken of as one unit comprised of 613 commandments. The ...
Undisputed fact10/10/2004
  Q: 18 (24) A ruler questioned Him, saying, "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" ...
  A: This passage is about how the best the Jews had-a commandment keeping rich man-could not be saved. ...
TV Program10/7/2004
  Q: While watching T.V. one of the actors asked if he could later change his mind about some deal and ...
  A: Here are some answers to your questions. 1. There is no indication that God would not have ...
How does it read to you?10/5/2004
  Q: And a (32) lawyer stood up and put Him to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit ...
  A: St. Paul informs us that the Mosaic Covenant, including the Sabbath, came into being 430 years after ...
For whosoever shall keep the...10/4/2004
  Q: For whosoever shall keep the whole law (10 commandments), and yet offend in one point (breaking the ...
  A: Consider that James was speaking about all 613 laws not just the Ten Commandments. Do you keep all ...
Tantamount to lying10/2/2004
  Q: You conveniently forgot one from your list. If you wish to be objective than include everything and ...
  A: The Sabbath is NEVER restated as part of the New Covenant. The list was not just mentioning one of ...
Thanks for your teachings....10/1/2004
  Q: Before reading your philosophies I would keep holy the Sabbath day, honor my parents, not curse or ...
  A: I have never taught anyone to treat one's parent disrespectfully, to use profane language, or to ...
Ellen White's head injury9/30/2004
  Q: I have heard that Ellen White had a head injury of some kind. Can you tell me if it is true and do ...
  A: Ellen G. White (EGW) did suffer a terrible head injury at age nine. She was struck by a rock in the ...
I mentioned that you need...9/24/2004
  Q: I mentioned that you need not respond because after reading what you wrote I figured it would be a ...
  A: I had hoped that we could discuss our differences as brothers. Unfortunatley, you have begun name ...
The HOLY Sabbath9/21/2004
  Q: Since God has called the Sabbath HOLY should we not be keeping it HOLY? I mean doesn't that prove ...
  A: No, God calling something holy is not a good reason to continue to observe that thing as holy. God ...
A testimony9/20/2004
  Q: Just a short testimony. I was raised Roman Catholic but since becoming SDA I have never been ...
  A: The interesting thing about Act 10:9-15 is that Peter is told to eat this meat. The other clear ...
A testimony9/20/2004
  Q: Just a short testimony. I was raised Roman Catholic but since becoming SDA I have never been ...
  A: I thank you for your testimony. I, too, am a vegetarian although not for religious reasons. I ...
Question: Someone told me...9/18/2004
  Q: Someone told me that “the Sabbath was given only to Israel.” Is that true? Answer: No. This ...
  A: It was God who gave the Sabbath law to the Israelites. He did this, however, through His servant ...
What the Bible really teaches9/18/2004
  Q: Someone mentioned the Bible verse Luke 2:12 “Let this be a sign to you” to “prove” that the Sabbath ...
  A: Talk about FANTASIZING!!! No where in the New Testament is Sabbath keeping deemed as necessary for ...
The real meaning of Rom. 10:49/16/2004
  Q: Someone told me that we no longer need to keep the law and quoted Romans 10:4 to prove this. Does ...
  A: When something reaches its goal does it continue? If you run a race do you keep running after ...
American Standard9/15/2004
  Q: 16 (15) And someone came to Him and said, "Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may obtain ...
  A: : Notice 3 things. 1) This is Jesus advice to a good Jewish man living under the Old Covenant. ...
Do you think Christians should...9/12/2004
  Q: Do you think Christians should keep the 4th commandment Sabbath? Please give Bible verses with your ...
  A: It is really very simple- the 7th day Sabbath is not required of New Covenant Christians because the ...
N.T. mentions keeping the Sabbath9/11/2004
  Q: Surprise, surprise. Note the last word of the verse. (5) 21 "Not everyone who says to Me, "Lord, ...
  A: Not one word in the entire passage mentions the Sabbath. That is how lacking in Biblical evidence ...
What do you think?9/10/2004
  Q: 17 "Do not think that I came to abolish the (22) Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish ...
  A: Seventh-day Adventists, and other sabbatarians, are fond of using Matthew 5:17-19 as a proof-text ...
SDA Theology9/10/2004
  Q: If Jesus and God are one in the same why would he pray to "my Father" at Gethsemane<sp>? Thanks ...
  A: Nice to hear from you again. Jesus is God, but he is not the Father. In other words Jesus and the ...
Read and learn9/9/2004
  Q: I recently asked a question concerning the Sabbath and the answer just did not seem right. This ...
  A: Remember that Jesus was a Jew living under the Mosaic Law so quite naturally he kept the Sabbaths ...
Especially for you Sal9/9/2004
  Q: 6"I am the LORD, and I DO NOT CHANGE. That is why you descendants of Jacob are not already ...
  A: You have no Biblical basis for your addition to the text of "The Ten Commandments". God's Laws in ...
Ellen White9/8/2004
  Q: I noticed on your profile that you mention Ellen White as being wrong on her vision so I assume that ...
  A: I do not believe that EGW was a false prophet because she was wrong on one prophecy or vision. I ...
SDA Theology9/8/2004
  Q: Please help me understand why the sabbath is no longer a commandment. I am currently seeking a ...
  A: Here is the much more detailed look at the 7th day Sabbath as promised. I pray that you find it ...
take a closer look9/6/2004
  Q: Something to think about Sal. Why are there scores and scores of blessings pronounced upon Sabbath ...
  A: Sunday is not the Sabbath nor did I ever say that it was. Please do not make that strawman argument. ...
Matthew 5:17-19 & the Sabbath9/6/2004
  Q: Doesn't Matt. 5:17-19 where Jesus says he did not come to abolish the law mean that the Sabbath is ...
  A: Seventh-day Adventists, and other sabbatarians, are fond of using Matthew 5:17-19 as a proof-text ...
Question: I was reading Romans...9/4/2004
  Q: I was reading Romans chapter 14. Isn't that talking about the10 commandment law? Answer: No, the ...
  A: You have forgotten one very important point-the 7th day Sabbath is a ceremonial observance. ...
Read and Learn9/3/2004
  Q: The national laws of ancient Israel imposed the death sentence for breaking most of he 10 ...
  A: Please read the New Testament and learn that the Sabbath is obsolete. You are right that there was a ...
To Sal9/2/2004
  Q: I'm confused. When the Bible mentions Sabbath does it always mean the 7th day? Answer: No. In fact ...
  A: First I will look at the two arguments that are commonly presented for 7th day Sabbath keeping, both ...
what do you make of this Sal. Does Jesus have you in mind?9/1/2004
  Q: Where does it say in the Bible that Sunday replaced Saturday as God's holy day? Answer: This is not ...
  A: You are a typical Seventh-day Adventist. You blindly follow the SDA hierarchy. You do not read the ...
Hey Spineless, by now you...9/1/2004
  Q: Hey Spineless, by now you probably don't have much of a backbone left but hang in there. Try to ...
  A: I have been set free by the saving work of Jesus Christ. He rendered the Sabbath obsolete (see ...
Profession or pretense does...8/27/2004
  Q: Profession or pretense does not make us children of God. But willing obedience to God's will (10 ...
  A: White: You are obviously very confused. The will of God is most certainly NOT the obsolete Ten ...
“...so long as the fact that...8/27/2004
  Q: “...so long as the fact that He (God) is our Creator continues to be a reason why we should worship ...
  A: A friend of mine, a good Christian lady, wanted me to ask you why you stay in the Old Testament, not ...
.......8/25/2004
  Q: "Christ during His earthly ministry, emphasized the binding claims of the Sabbath; in all His ...
  A: Galatians 4 1What I am saying is that as long as the heir is a child, he is no different from a ...
FYI8/24/2004
  Q: He (Christ-John 1:1-14; Col. 1:13-16; Heb. 1:1,2 Gen. 2:1-3) made the Sabbath; By Him it was set ...
  A: He, Jesus, declared the Sabbath obsolete (Jer. 31:31-34; Matt. 5:17-19; Heb. 8:13; Heb. 10:9). We ...
Sal, to whom was the Sabbath day given and for what purpose8/23/2004
  Q: It was given to Adam and Eve at creation. And on the seventh day God finished his work which he had ...
  A: It was God who gave the Sabbath law to the Israelites. He did this, however, through His servant ...
The Law8/22/2004
  Q: Sal, In an answer to one of your questions about Romans 3:19 and the Law, you said "It may be ...
  A: I believe that Rom. 2:14-15 is clear that those without the Mosaic Law still know what is right and ...
More about the Law8/22/2004
  Q: Also, the Bible's definition of sin is Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for ...
  A: That the Mosaic Law is obsolete is obvious (Heb. 8:13, etc.). The question is why does St. Paul ...
The Law8/22/2004
  Q: Sal, In an answer to one of your questions about Romans 3:19 and the Law, you said "It may be ...
  A: The SDA usually avoid v. 20 because Sabbath-keeping can be seen as a work of the law that they say ...
your pal8/21/2004
  Q: How are you making out with those guilt feelings and feelings of inadequacies? It must be hard ...
  A: I have studied the Sabbatarian position for myself. I read the Bible, both Old and New Testaments. I ...
Did you know that.....8/20/2004
  Q: so long as the fact that He (God) is our Creator continues to be a reason why we should worship Him, ...
  A: It is not true that if one keeps the Sabbath he will not be an idolater, atheist, infidel. Read the ...
If you cease to tread the...8/19/2004
  Q: If you cease to tread the Sabbath underfoot, and keep my holy day free from your own affairs, if ...
  A: Too bad for you that we do not live under the Old Covenant. Below I will list all passages in the ...
Know for yourself8/17/2004
  Q: The 7th day Sabbath is mentioned 59 times in the New Testament, and in not one INSTANCE is it ...
  A: The Biblical restrictions on the 7th day Sabbath are you may not light a fire (Exodus 35:3), you may ...
Know for yourself continued8/16/2004
  Q: The Sabbath is the oldest religious institution in the world. Gen. 2:2,3. It was given at ...
  A: It was God who gave the Sabbath law to the Israelites. He did this, however, through His servant ...
Know for yourself8/14/2004
  Q: The Sabbath is the greatest question confronting the Christian church, for it involves ...
  A: I have prayerfully and carefully studied the Sabbath issue. I have reached the conclusion that the ...
Sunday/Saturday8/2/2004
  Q: I have a few questions re: your response to Derrick on 6/20/04 concerning the seventh day sabbath ...
  A: ” I will attempt to continue to respond to you in the same manner. In my response to your question ...
New covenant?7/31/2004
  Q: I would like to know the Bible supports that indicate that the 7th day Sabbath keeping is not a ...
  A: First I will look at the two arguments that are often presented for 7th day Sabbath keeping, both of ...
Sunday/Saturday7/31/2004
  Q: I have a few questions re: your response to Derrick on 6/20/04 concerning the seventh day sabbath ...
  A: In order to properly understand I John we need to look at how John uses the terms "law" and ...
the daddyman Bible7/12/2004
  Q: 8Don't forget to keep holy the Sabbath day because in the latter times many deceivers will try to ...
  A: Colossians 2 13When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature,God ...
new american Bible (Catholic)7/11/2004
  Q: "Remember to keep holy the sabbath day. 9 Six days you may labor and do all your work, 10 but ...
  A: Hebrews 8 13 In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth ...
the new Bible7/9/2004
  Q: 20:8 Remember23 the Sabbath24 day to sanctify it.25 20:9 For six days26 you may labor27 and do all ...
  A: Colossians 2 13When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God ...
the message bible7/8/2004
  Q: 8Observe the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9Work six days and do everything you need to do. 10But ...
  A: Galatians 3 23Before this faith came, we were held prisoners by the law, locked up until faith ...
KJV7/6/2004
  Q: 8 "Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor, and do all your work; 10 ...
  A: Galatians 4 8 Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no ...
catholic bible7/5/2004
  Q: 8 Remember that thou keep holy the sabbath day. 9 Six days shalt thou labour, and shalt do all thy ...
  A: Galatians 3 17What I mean is this: The law, introduced 430 years later, does not set aside the ...
sal says...7/5/2004
  Q: Sal says I keep the commandments of God except the 4th which is not necessary. I have no other ...
  A: First I will look at the two arguments that are commonly presented for 7th day Sabbath keeping, both ...
darby Bible7/2/2004
  Q: . 8 "Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor, and do all your work; 10 ...
  A: Mr. Milhouse: Galatians 4 21 Tell me, ye who are desirous of being under law, do ye not listen to ...
amplified7/1/2004
  Q: . 8Remember that the Sabbath Day belongs to me. 9You have six days when you can do your work, 10but ...
  A: Hebrews 8 Amplified Bible 13When God speaks of a new [covenant or agreement], He makes the first one ...
the children's Bible6/29/2004
  Q: 20:8 Keep in memory the Sabbath and let it be a holy day. 20:9 On six days do all your work: ...
  A: Dibble: Romans 14 5One man considers one day more sacred than another; another man considers every ...
cement heads6/26/2004
  Q: 10But the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God; in it you shall not do any work, you, or ...
  A: Hebrews8: 6But the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he ...
20:8 Remember the sabbath...6/26/2004
  Q: 20:8 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. 20:9 Six days shalt thou labor, and do all thy work; ...
  A: Galatians 4 Hagar and Sarah 21Tell me, you who want to be under the law, are you not aware of ...
I read your description...6/24/2004
  Q: I read your description and had to laugh. What qualifies you as an expert? If you had even ...
  A: I am qualified to answer questions about Seventh Day Adventist beliefs because I have studied them ...
Seventh-day Adventist religion - a cult?6/24/2004
  Q: In one of your previous answers you stated that the SDA religion was "a foolish, unbiblical cult." ...
  A: I learned about the Seventh Day Adventist church by studying their beliefs. I wanted to determine if ...
more info6/21/2004
  Q: When God gave to man in the beginning six days of the week for labor, He expressly reserved the ...
  A: It is true that in the OLD COVENANT God called the Sabbath day His holy day. However, unfortunately ...
Saturday/Sunday worship6/20/2004
  Q: This is Derrick, from the Jehovah's Witness category. Remember me? I was wondering if you could ...
  A: Great to hear from you. I am happy to have this opportunity to help you. You have given me a lot of ...
Figure this one6/20/2004
  Q: Rev. 1:10 – I was in the spirit on the Lord's Day. What day is intended by this designation? On ...
  A: Attempting to assign a day to Revelation 1:10 is problematic. The phrase “On the Lord's day” only ...
deconstructing the box6/18/2004
  Q: “Think to change times and laws.” Dan. 7:25 What laws and whose? Not the laws of other ...
  A: Let me point out some Bible truths concerning he 7th day Sabbath. The 7th day Sabbath was the sign ...
Ecclesiastes 9:5 and the dead6/16/2004
  Q: Can you help me explain to a SDA why Ecclesiastes, particularly 9:5, does not prove that the dead ...
  A: The first thing to remember when studying any passage is that we must always read it in context. We ...
needs understanding6/14/2004
  Q: You witless one, Don't you know that the SDA Church is the work of God and He is the One who ...
  A: The Church established by Christ was founded in the first century while the SDA church was founded ...
Health Care6/11/2004
  Q: Did you know that the Adventist Church operates many hospitals, and one of these is Loma Linda ...
  A: Your illogical arguments are very boring. They do show me that you do actually know that the SDA ...
Hey Sal, Want your kids to...6/10/2004
  Q: Hey Sal, Want your kids to have a great education and instruction in the Lord. Consider an SDA ...
  A: Again, no relation to the claims of the SDA church. Catholics, Protestants, Orthodox, and Mormons ...
A question6/10/2004
  Q: I am wondering if you know of any writings that Ellen White has written concerning Adventists and ...
  A: I'm not an expert on the sayings of Ellen White. I don't know of a statement from Ellen White ...
Did you know6/8/2004
  Q: Did you know that the earlier Adventist Health Studies (1960 & 1976) were the first studies to ...
  A: This is fine. However, it has no bearing on the truth of SDA claims concerning the Bible. I hope ...
A cult6/7/2004
  Q: I had the experience of being affliated with this cult. When I first started going to this church, ...
  A: Most people do not have the strength to get out of the SDA cult. It is a much more difficult ...
For Your Information FYI6/6/2004
  Q: In order to help you answer questions on the Adventist Church here is some helpful information. ...
  A: I believe that I know more about SDA history then you do. For example, you didn't mention that the ...
you are invited6/4/2004
  Q: You are invited to tune in to It Is Written, one of many Adventist television broadcasts. More good ...
  A: but I have much better things to do with my time than to watch a false prophet. Mr. Boonstra will ...
true church6/3/2004
  Q: God never fails to keep His promises. He is a covenant keeping God. He will fulfill His part of ...
  A: As usually the SDA church hierarchy has misled you. John 14:15 refers to the teachings of Jesus not ...
I hate to be the one to tell...6/2/2004
  Q: I hate to be the one to tell you but I saw your wife a few weeks ago coming out of a motel with the ...
  A: The husband is not always the last to know. The last to know is usually the Seventh Day Adventists ...
homosexuality and adventist6/1/2004
  Q: wow, i never thought there were SOO many contradictions. doesn't the Bible also state that there ...
  A: It is truly amazing to me that so many good people can be so blinded by what a denomination teaches ...
homosexuality and adventist5/31/2004
  Q: your response claryfied a lot of questions, but still, one remains: What's with Ellen white? it ...
  A: God most certainly did not choose Ellen White. She is a false prophet. She did contadict the Bible ...
you must have the most boring...5/31/2004
  Q: you must have the most boring existence and absolutely no life at all. i would bet that in the past ...
  A: Please review the "Previously Asked Questions" section to see that you are very wrong. Many serious ...
happy sabbath5/29/2004
  Q: “And I gave them my Sabbaths and showed them my judgments which if a man do HE SHALL LIVE in ...
  A: References for the 9 "moral" commandments reiterated in the New Testament: 1st - Worship God - (53 ...
Q. How much value did Jesus...5/27/2004
  Q: Q. How much value did Jesus place on God's 10 commandment law? A. If thou wilt enter into life, ...
  A: Q. How much value did Jesus place on God's 10 Commandment law? In your answer you took Mt. 19:17 ...
Sabbath and other Commandments5/22/2004
  Q: I wonder if then, the other commandmants are done away with, eg Tho shalt not steal, honor thy ...
  A: I will be happy to explain the status of the Ten Commandments in the New Covenant. All ten were done ...
Every man needs5/16/2004
  Q: Every Man Needs The LAW Of God, His Grace, and His Gospel Jesus Christ is the embodiment of ...
  A: You did not seem to actually have a question, but I wanted to write to you anyway. As a fellow ...
SDA deficiences5/4/2004
  Q: II Corinthians 3:7-11 The Glory of the New Covenant 7Now if the ministry that brought death, ...
  A: Jeremiah 31 says that the Old Covenant is obsolete. II Corinthians 3 says that the Old Covenant is ...
SDA deficiences4/28/2004
  Q: I respectfully disagree with you. And the more you write the deeper is the problem. You know it, ...
  A: You say you disagree with me, but offer no Biblical reasons. In my last response to you I made 7 ...
SDA deficiences4/26/2004
  Q: The scripture says, " All sripture is good for teaching.... etc, etc". So if all scripture is good ...
  A: Just because something is stated in the Bible does not mean that we are to always teach it. I have ...
SDA deficiences4/24/2004
  Q: I appreciate that you write about the Holy Spirit, That He is representative of Christ. That He will ...
  A: It is easy to say that someone is wrong, being selective, or playing poker, but it is another thing ...
SDA deficiences4/22/2004
  Q: I do not have a problem to show you the very necessity of Sabbath for Salvation. As you mentioned ...
  A: All that you said concerning what is the seal of God crumbles like so much rubbish before the word ...
SDA deficiences4/21/2004
  Q: The First Commandment-Matthew 4:10. The Second Commandment-I Corinthians 10:7, 14; Revelation 9:20. ...
  A: I stand by my statement. You should by now know that I meant NO COMMAND EXHORTING SABBATH KEEPING ...
SDA deficiences4/19/2004
  Q: I don't know what is your IQ, but if it is at least 1, so you should know that if you take away the ...
  A: The unbelievable blindness that falls upon those that reject an honest reading of the Bible and ...
SDA deficiences4/17/2004
  Q: The very problem I'm facing with you is THAT YOU EXALT YOU OWN OPINION OVER THE WORD OF GOD. Let me ...
  A: What is so wrong with having an opinion? My opinions are supported by the Bible. Your opinions are ...
SDA deficiences4/15/2004
  Q: Your problem is that you put your own understanding in the Bible and E.G.White writings. I have ...
  A: I see that you once again have failed to answer from the Bible the many defeciencies of SDA ...
SDA deficiences4/14/2004
  Q: There is an answer to all your questions in the Bible. Let start with the foods. As you know Bible ...
  A: You say, “There is an answer to all your questions in the Bible.” I whole-heartedly agree with your ...
SDA deficiences4/13/2004
  Q: In the Universe is only one Law, and one Power. It is the Law of Love. It is the Power of Love. The ...
  A: I agree with your Bible quote. I agree that we need to make Jesus the center of our lives. I agree ...
SDA deficiences4/12/2004
  Q: It is not important what I said. No one will be saved by my personal teaching. "Man shall live not ...
  A: I agree with what you had to say. I ask you to consider that a New Covenant has different laws. ...
7th Day Sabbath4/11/2004
  Q: Sal--I have a follow up question based on your response--does the Christian by not keeping God's 4th ...
  A: but it was flawed at it very core. The following very clear verses will show what I mean. “When he ...
Sabbath4/10/2004
  Q: "I am not an anti-nomian, ie, one who is against all law. I am bound by the law of Christ which is ...
  A: It was God who gave the Sabbath law to the Israelites. He did this, however, through His servant ...
SDA deficiences4/9/2004
  Q: Exodus 31:18 When the LORD finished speaking to Moses on Mount Sinai, he gave him the two tablets of ...
  A: I am sorry to see that our inquiry into the teachings of the SDA has degraded to the point where you ...
7th Day Sabbath4/7/2004
  Q: I actually had one question, which was how has the SDA church erred on observing the biblical ...
  A: Let me be clear that I do not believe that the SDA church has erred in observing the 7th day ...
SDA deficiences4/7/2004
  Q: I wonder whose letters are based on the Bible? Yours or Mine? It looks like you decide what is ...
  A: I believe that I am the one who has the more Bible-based beliefs. I accept what the Bible says ...
7th Day Sabbath4/6/2004
  Q: I stumbled onto your website. I see that you believe that the SDA church has deficiencies. I would ...
  A: There are too many items for me to respond to. I have other question to answer as well. If you will ...
Sports4/5/2004
  Q: What is the view on Adventist children playing organized sports (i.e., on a t-ball or soccer team) ...
  A: You have seen why it is ridiculous to keep the Jewish Old Covenant Sabbath. The Seventh-day ...
SDA deficiences4/5/2004
  Q: Dear Paul: I agree with you that God calls the 7th day Sabbath a sign. But a sign of what? A sign ...
  A: I have already shown biblically that the 7th day Sabbath is not a Creation Ordinance. It is a ...
SDA deficiences4/1/2004
  Q: My heart is really bleeding when I read your explanation of the Bible. As I stated before you ...
  A: I'm sorry that I upset you so, but I am only stating what I see in the Bible. I'm not using any ...
SDA deficiences3/29/2004
  Q: Do you know what means "Remember" If you know what is the meaning of " Rememmber" so remember the ...
  A: I believe that the 4th Commandment begins “Remember” because it is the only Commandment not written ...
SDA deficiences3/27/2004
  Q: "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but ...
  A: I appreciate the great love you have for God. I realize that you desire to serve God in the best ...
SDA deficiences3/25/2004
  Q: Don't you feel like your usage of Bible verses is like playing a Poker? You just have a set up of ...
  A: I was perplexed by your comments. What do you mean “playing Poker”? What do you mean “a set of ...
SDA deficiences3/23/2004
  Q: Can you now base only on the Bible show me the verses which ask for Keeping the Sunday?
  A: #10- Jewish dietary laws. After the Flood God gave man all animals for his food (see Genesis 9:3). ...
SDA deficiences3/17/2004
  Q: What in the view of the Bible you concider deficiencies in SDA Teachings. Based on the bible only ...
  A: I will now finish with the final 2 points. 13) EGW says: The plan of salvation was made before the ...
End Times3/8/2004
  Q: Are we living in the last days? Why is this a controversial issue, and what are the opposing ...
  A: Yes, I believe that we are in the “Last Days”. I believe that we have been here since the ...
Sal, I said that I would no...3/8/2004
  Q: Sal, I said that I would no longer write you because to me it is a waste of my time and energy but ...
  A: Nice try, my friend. What you quoted is absolutely true, IF we were still under the Old Covenant. We ...
Investigative Judgment2/14/2004
  Q: 1.) I would like to understand this aspect of the Seventh Day Adventist doctrine more (investigative ...
  A: The Investigative Judgment is an interesting doctrine of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) church. In ...
Greetings Sal, Did you know...2/8/2004
  Q: Greetings Sal, Did you know that if one constantly refuses to see the light that God sends them that ...
  A: I know that you like to joke with me so I hope that you were joking with the so-called Bible facts ...
Moses and the Sabbath1/28/2004
  Q: Is there any biblical evidence that Moses gave the Sabbath to Israel? Thanks, Chris
  A: Actually it was God who gave the Sabbath law to the Israelites. He did this, however, through His ...
Investigative Judgment1/2/2004
  Q: What can you tell me about the strange doctrine of the Investigative Judgment? Thanks, ...
  A: The Investigative Judgment is a doctrine which is unique to Seventh-day Adventists (SDA). This ...
closed door10/1/2003
  Q: sal: i heard a seventh day adventist speak of it but i don't know what it means. what does the ...
  A: The Shut Door means that, according to Seventh-day Adventists (SDA), the Door of Mercy was shut to ...
I John 3:49/13/2003
  Q: Please explain your understanding of I John 3:4. "Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the ...
  A: My understanding of I John 3:4 is that St. John is saying that sin is hostility toward God and ...
John and the Sabbath9/12/2003
  Q: In the Apostle John's first letter he says many times to keep God's commandments which includes to ...
  A: I am not an anti-nomian, ie, one who is against all law. I am bound by the law of Christ which is ...
Romans 3:19 and the Law9/7/2003
  Q: Can you please explain Romans 3:19 which seems to say that the ten commandments are still in force ...
  A: Jennifer! I'm glad that you said, "seems" because this verse does not indicate that the Ten ...
Soul Sleep8/23/2003
  Q: It was awesome! My SDA friend quickly changed the subject to the dead. I thought that Samuel's ...
  A: Nice to hear from you again, Michael! No, the argument is not a valid one. The appearance of the ...

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