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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Sabbath-Rest in Hebrews | 2/8/2012 |
| Q: Bro. Sal Somehow in my search of wanting to know how SDA's view Hebrews 4:9, I ended up reading an ... A: Brother Norris can indeed write long and sometimes complicated answers. However, his answers are ... | |
| David and Soul Sleep | 2/8/2012 |
| Q: One verse proves the doctrine of Soul Sleep to be true. Here it is:"For David is not ascended into ... A: The verse that you cite (Acts 2:34) does not prove soul sleep. The verse does not even relate to the ... | |
| Marriage | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: I'm a single, never married (mid-aged) Adventist and fairly new to the church. Available men in the ... A: Jesus taught that the ideal marriage is one man and one woman for life. The Pharisees also came to ... | |
| soul sleep | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: you say soul sleep is unbiblical lol ok so how is it that a dead person knows nothing (ecc 9:5) if ... A: Those who argue a belief, in this case Soul Sleep, from the Old Testament make two common mistakes. ... | |
| Biblical Interpretation | 1/28/2012 |
| Q: I am an SDA Pastor, and I first want to say I am not coming to attack you. I have read your ... A: Unfortunately, my answer to you is probably not what you are looking for. In answering questions I ... | |
| Phil 4:13 / Moses's knowledge of history | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: It has been awhile since I have contacted you and I have appreciated your insights and answers to my ... A: It’s nice to hear from you again. I believe that in Philippians 4:13 Paul is saying that no matter ... | |
| where do you stand | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: Brother Sal I just found this site, I think its very informative and I like your responses but ... A: You can look at each expert's profile to see if he or she is an SDA. I believe that every expert is ... | |
| 10 commandments | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: I work with a S.D.A. and He says that we must follow the ten commandments but also tells me that its ... A: The Bible does not mention abortion and consequently does not offer exceptions to a prohibition ... | |
| Paul and the IJ | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: Sal: In your answer to me you left out some important facts. Paul did know Jesus was in the Holy ... A: Your very superficial exegesis is flawed. It’s unfortunate that the Bible writers didn’t always use ... | |
| Hebrews and the IJ | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: Sal: You have said that the Investigative Judgment is false because Jesus went to the Most Holy ... A: The verse you quoted does not prove what you believe it does. This verse is speaking of Jesus ... | |
| How you have helped me!! | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: Sal, You mentioned in your answer to Ben on “Proclamation!” that you always appreciate hearing ... A: It’s nice to hear from you. It’s been a while since I last heard from you. I pray all is well with ... | |
| Is the New King James a conterfeit? | 1/7/2012 |
| Q: I would like your opinion about this web site that talks about the New King James bible being a ... A: The New King James Version of the Bible I find to be a very good translation. It updates the ... | |
| Proclamation! | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: I am writing with a word of encouragement for you to keep up the good fight. You are doing a fine ... A: I always appreciate hearing from those I have helped. I usually hear only from those who are ... | |
| Sex before marriage | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: It's something I've been struggling with for a while. My follow up question is That I was having a ... A: I pray that this man who is confusing you on this issue is not trying to convince you to enter into ... | |
| Sex before marriage | 12/29/2011 |
| Q: Is sex before marriage a bad thing? What does the bible have to say about the subject? Thanks A: Sexual relations before marriage is a sinful thing according to the Bible. Sexual relations between ... | |
| 7th day Sabbath is not a shadow | 12/27/2011 |
| Q: Sal: How can you say that the 7th day Sabbath is a "shadow"? It is in the Ten Commandments. Are the ... A: It’s nice to hear from you again. The other 9 commandments are not shadows. Unfortunately, your SDA ... | |
| Struggles with Christmas | 12/19/2011 |
| Q: I have read with great interest your series of articles on how Christians should respond to ... A: It’s true that many people even professing Christians abuse the Christmas season. They do this by ... | |
| Birthdays | 12/13/2011 |
| Q: Isn't Luke 2:1-20 the greatest celebration of a birthday in the history of creation and wasn't it ... A: I agree that the first Christmas was a great celebration. If SDAs and others didn't have the pagan ... | |
| The Christmas Tree is Pagan not Christian! | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: I noticed in your answer supporting the pagan holiday of Christmas you just happened to miss the ... A: At first glance the verses you quoted do appear to be referring to a Christmas tree. Of course there ... | |
| Response to Christmas | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: I read of your support for Christmas. I disagree but you made good arguments. You will probably ... A: The New Testament is silent on Christians celebrating birthdays. The two examples you gave do not ... | |
| Is Christmas a Pagan Holiday? | 12/3/2011 |
| Q: An SDA friend tells me that I shouldn’t celebrate Christmas because it’s really a pagan holiday. He ... A: Don’t worry you are not worshipping pagan gods. You cannot worship that which you do not believe ... | |
| God is not god | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: You christians say that jesus is god and you believe the bible but where does jesus say he is god in ... A: The fact that Jesus is God can be found throughout the Bible. However, since you asked about Jesus ... | |
| Thanksgiving | 11/11/2011 |
| Q: Should Christians celebrate Thanksgiving? Thanks, Tom A: American Christians should celebrate Thanksgiving which is an American holiday. The Pilgrim settlers ... | |
| The Law of God | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: If the Law of God were done away with as you so foolishly claim then all are free to commit all ... A: Spoken like a true Legalist. Let me say at the outset that I do not consider all SDAs to be ... | |
| Sabbath Command | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: It's been awhile since last contact ~ trust you are well. My question is regarding the sabbath. ... A: There is much debate over what “Remember” refers to in the commandment. Unfortunately the Bible does ... | |
| Sabbath in Matt. 24:20 | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: "And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!But pray ye that ... A: You have made the very common mistake of sabbatarians in interpreting Mt. 24:20. You focus on the ... | |
| Sabbath Command | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: It's been awhile since last contact ~ trust you are well. My question is regarding the sabbath. ... A: Nice to hear from you again. You ask a very interesting question. I believe that your question can ... | |
| Ellen White of SDA | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: Was Ellen White of SDA a prophet? A prophet tells things future. Did she do this right? How can she ... A: You ask a very good though complicated question. One reason that this question is so complicated is ... | |
| Remarriage | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: My question is about remarriage and what does The Bible say about it. I met my boyfriend this ... A: Jesus said that one may divorce if the reason is sexual immorality. “I tell you that anyone who ... | |
| Seventh day adventists | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: Why sda are STUPIDS? mY EX-WIFE SDA TOLD ME ONE DAY : "I WANT TO MAKE ASIAN FOOD TONIGHT, LETS GO TO ... A: Do not think that your ex-wife's behavior is representative of SDAs. She may be an alcoholic which ... | |
| Tom Norris and the sabbath | 10/14/2011 |
| Q: Did you see how Tom Norris ran from a questioner when the questioner gave him Bible verses that ... A: I couldn’t disagree with you more concerning Tom Norris. I respect his opinion. I have found him to ... | |
| Jeremiah 31 and the Sabbath | 10/14/2011 |
| Q: In Jeremiah 31:31-33 there is a law that God will write on our hearts in the New Covenant. This law ... A: I have a few problems with your statement. For one thing why would God put the Ten Commandments in ... | |
| The IJ sealed up until the last days | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: In your attack on Ellen White's Investigative Judgment teaching you made a big deal out of the fact ... A: It’s certainly very convenient for those who teach doctrine not found in the Bible to say that it ... | |
| distinguishing the old and new covenant | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: In 2/6/2009 you wrote a response to distinguishing the Old Testament from the New Testament. A man ... A: I will try to answer you, but you have a very long post. Let me try to make my point in this way: ... | |
| The Distruction of Jerusalem | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: this Sabbath we were asked to read the first chapter in the book great controversy. i tried reading ... A: You can read about the prediction concerning the destruction of Jerusalem in Matthew 24, Mark 13 & ... | |
| Feast | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: Just curious, Im doing a study on the feast and keep hearing how they pointed to Christ, But I dont ... A: A passage that says that the Old Covenant feast days were indeed only shadows that were ultimately ... | |
| The nature of Jesus | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: Sal: In your answer to a question about the nature of Jesus you stated “So we see that death was ... A: Nice to hear from you again. I hope that all is well with you and your family. The passages you may ... | |
| More on Ellen White and the Sanctuary Doctrine | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: What other problems do you see in Ellen White's sanctuary doctrine? Thanks for all your expert ... A: Another problem that I see for the Ellen White explanation of the sanctuary doctrine is that it has ... | |
| Sins in the heavenly sanctuary | 9/28/2011 |
| Q: I have been reading your writing about the sanctuary. As an SDA I take issue with your belief that ... A: I disagree with you, as you know, in your belief that our forgiven sins defile the heavenly ... | |
| The Time of the Anti-Christ | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: Do you believe that the 1800's were the time of the anti-Christ? I see 3 false prophets Ellen White, ... A: While Joseph Smith did found the Mormons, and Charles Russell did found the Jehovah’s Witnesses ... | |
| Does the blood of a sacrifice defile? | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: Also thank you for your great answer about that ridiculous SDA belief that Jesus' blood defiles the ... A: The SDA Church teaches that Jesus’ blood has a dual purpose. It both defiles and cleanses the ... | |
| Original Sin and the Nature of Jesus | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: Jesus possessed a fallen human nature. Yet he was able to never sin. In this way he showed us how to ... A: The Bible is clear that Adam was a type of Christ. “Therefore, just as through one man sin entered ... | |
| The biblical festivals | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: How come that we never observe God's 7 annual festivals? Jesus observed those Holy Days, in fact ... A: All Old Covenant feast days were nailed to the cross. In other words, they all pointed to the coming ... | |
| Were Adam and Eve converted? | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: I am dialoguing with an SDA regarding whether or not a believer can lose his salvation. I don't ... A: You are correct that one cannot properly apply the term “converted” to Lucifer, Adam, and Eve. To be ... | |
| Sin in heaven | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: One such poor soul tells me that in heaven there is sin defiling the "sanctuary". So accordingly God ... A: It doesn’t make good sense to me that any place in heaven could be left contaminated with sin. I say ... | |
| The Ten Commandments Today | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: You claim that the Ten Commandments ended with the Old Covenant, but the Ten were in existence ... A: I say that the Ten Commandments ended with the Old Covenant because they were the Old Covenant. We ... | |
| angels | 8/19/2011 |
| Q: Do angels repruduce? What's a day? A: No, angels do not reproduce. God made all the angels that there ever were and ever will be. A day ... | |
| Prophecy | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: Is the little horn of Daniel 7:8 the same as that of Daniel 8:9? A: The “Little Horn” of Daniel 7 & that of Daniel 8 are presented with some differing details. For ... | |
| Daniel 9 | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: What is the vision Gabriel is referring to in Daniel 9:23? It seems to be referring to Daniel 8 to ... A: “At the beginning of your supplications the command went out, and I have come to tell you, for you ... | |
| State of the Dead | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: What is ourvunderstanding of John 20 verse 17? Did Jesus ascend to his father between verse 17 (Mary ... A: The Bible is silent on whether or not Jesus went back to heaven immediately after his Resurrection. ... | |
| ORDINANCE OF HUMILITY | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: When I was young, I observed a ritual or occurance within the SDA churh where folk were washing one ... A: I agree with the SDA Church that the reenactment of the foot washing (John 13:3-17) can teach ... | |
| Hebrews 8:13 | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: The Hebrews 8:13 verse you often use to show the entire Old Covenant is obsolete is actually ... A: The Old Covenant was comprised of 613 commandments. It was all one unit called “the Law”. The Bible ... | |
| God's name | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: My dog recently gave birth and I was thinking of new names for her puppies. While pondering over ... A: God has many names as you have pointed out by calling Him: "Creator" and "Almighty" as well as ... | |
| The sabbath | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: I am interested to learn your viewpoint. I am curious to find out about your beliefs on the sabbath. ... A: Why don’t most Christians observe the 7th day Sabbath is a good question. The answer is simply that ... | |
| Sabbath days Vs Sabbath | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: and your article on Sabbath & Creation. You are a mine of information & help. SDA's refer to ... A: Unfortunately, the Greek word for Sabbaths plural can also have the meaning of Sabbath singular. So ... | |
| Probation & Mark of the Beast | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: 3. I would like to avail myself of your offer to send me the article on Sabbath & Creation ~ ... A: The idea of probation, a time when God’s judgment of death upon the human race is suspended, has ... | |
| The law | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: Didn't Jesus say he came not to destroy the law but to fulfill it. Since Jesus could never be wrong ... A: I have no problem with an SDA like you who keeps the 7th day Sabbath out of a feeling of love for ... | |
| Further matters on the Law | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: Could you please tell me whether the Greek word "Nomos" always refers to the Torah/Law or 613 ... A: There is no doubt that God resting on the 7th day and the 7th day Sabbath are equated. In Exodus 20 ... | |
| Further matters on the Law | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: Could you please tell me whether the Greek word "Nomos" always refers to the Torah/Law or 613 ... A: I would say that Noah obeyed the same commandments as were later given to Israel on tablets of stone ... | |
| Earrings | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: Why is it that Seventh day Adventists do not put on earrings and jewelries as well as lipsticks and ... A: Some SDAs do avoid jewelry and others do not. It's a personal matter not a church dogma. However, if ... | |
| Nomos & Entole | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: Could you please tell me whether the Greek word "Nomos" always refers to the Torah/Law or 613 ... A: You have asked three very interesting questions. The words "entole" and "nomos" are both used to ... | |
| Covenant Outline | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: Thanx for answering my question the other day that greatly helped. This may be asking too much but ... A: God initiated a covenant with Abram. “Now the LORD said to Abram, ‘Go forth from your country, And ... | |
| Law/Sabbath/Covenants | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: First, I am not an SDA, but an enquirer.The Scriptures state: "Do not think that I have come to ... A: Our Lord’s statement isn’t that we must keep the Ten Commandments until heaven and earth pass away, ... | |
| "keep my commandments" | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: I'm really enjoying reading your Q&A all the way back to 2003! One that I'm looking for that I ... A: It’s great that you SDA wife is searching the Scriptures rather than the writings of Ellen White. ... | |
| The Law/Sabbath still Valid | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: The Law still serves to reveal the very character of God to man. The Law that you reject still ... A: I agree with you that the Old Covenant Law can reveal the character of God and man’s sinfulness. ... | |
| The Sabbath Commandment | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: If the Sabbath is not important then why is it the longest of the commandments written in stone? ... A: First of all, I don’t believe that the Sabbath commandment is not important. It was extremely ... | |
| Israel forgot the Sabbath in Egypt | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: The statements that God “made known” and “gave” the Sabbath to Israel has an easy answer. God had to ... A: The statements you are referring to are: “Then You came down on Mount Sinai, And spoke with them ... | |
| The Sabbath | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: Sal: You would have us believe that God instituted the Sabbath at creation and did not bother to ... A: You say, “You would have us believe that God instituted the Sabbath at creation and did not bother ... | |
| Why the Death Penalty? | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: Sal-If as you say the 7th day Sabbath is ceremonial not moral then explain why the penalty for ... A: I will be glad to answer your question. The death penalty was imposed (Please note: only on the ... | |
| shadow???? | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: Was there any "shadow" of things to come before sin? Why did Peter say in Acts 10 (only when he was ... A: I’m sure that everyone who was a Jew or who knew a Jew was aware that the Jews worshipped on the ... | |
| here's the bible | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: The first Sabbath in the Bible appears in Genesis 2: 2-3. Not with Israelites. Coming out of Egypt ... A: The word "sabbath" first appers in Exodus 16 when God gave it to Israel. They didn't forget the ... | |
| No SALvation in Sal | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: Since "the law of the Lord is perfect," every variation from it must be evil. Those who disobey the ... A: I agree with what you think about the importance of obeying God’s law. The problem is that your ... | |
| meanings | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: What could be the meaning of God's resting the seventh day, and hallowing and blessing it, which He ... A: God made holy the 7th day and He set it apart for holy use by the Israelites. When did He do this? I ... | |
| The belt of Orion | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: Sal,I attended a sermon some years ago relating to the belt of orion,in that sermon was a reference ... A: I know of only 3 verses in the Bible that mention Orion. They are Job 9:9, Job 38:31, and Amos 5:8. ... | |
| sabbath | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: Paul says "let no man judge you according to the sabbath days" why do main stream protestants do ... A: I’m afraid that you didn’t understand my position on the Sabbath. I stated previously that I do not ... | |
| thief on the cross | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: Was the thief on the cross alive when sabbath approached and if so did he go to paradise that day? ... A: Yes, the thieves were dead when taken down from the cross. The Roman authorities wouldn’t have ... | |
| thief on the cross | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: Was the thief on the cross alive when sabbath approached and if so did he go to paradise that day? ... A: The text doesn't say that the thieves were alive after the Sabbath began just that the next day was ... | |
| did He fail? | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: Do you believe that God first created man, then the sabbath, and then He failed to mention to man ... A: God created Adam approximately 4,000 B.C. He “created” the Sabbath approximately 1,440 B.C. It was ... | |
| THE BLIND MAN | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: Again the rabbis appealed to the blind man, "What sayest thou of Him, that He hath opened thine ... A: It is dangerous to go by one senses and emotions. I study the Bible uninhibited by denominational ... | |
| Any day? | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: Mostly you've closed your eyes to sabbath worship but at some point you find it okay with sabbath ... A: I appreciate your desire to defend things SDA, but you are not being biblical. Everything changed ... | |
| what connections??? | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: Sal, You said i am conditioned to believe that Sabbath was given despite biblical evidence. I ... A: I never said that Sabbath worship is wrong for Christians. That is what I mean by your mind being ... | |
| moral versus ceremonial law | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: After the completion of the tabernacle God communicated with Moses from the cloud of glory above the ... A: I agree with much of what you wrote. Certainly moral law cannot be abolished. How would sin be ... | |
| Beginnings | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: I really appreciate for the things you brought forth. Truly, its been biblically enriching ... A: Perhaps if I send you this article on the Sabbath and Creation it will help. You have been ... | |
| which day before Sinai? | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: I don't find any place in the Bible that places Sabbath under ceremonial law. Sabbath has to do with ... A: I believe that, like all the Sabbaths, the 7th day Sabbath is ceremonial. I believe this to be the ... | |
| Are there any SDA's answering questions on this site? | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: I have only looked at answers from two 'experts' so far and it would seem neither are Seventh Day ... A: Most of the experts in this category are SDAs. In fact Tom Norris is an SDA. You can read the bios ... | |
| Only nine? | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: Its true that am an Adventist but my questions have nothing to do with Adventism. I am just trying ... A: There is no contradiction in what I said about the Ten Commandments. The Ten Commandments written in ... | |
| Gal. 4:21-31 Part Two | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: 4:21-31. It was very helpful in understanding why and what Paul was writing about. I'm ready for ... A: Now we must ask: what is the meaning of Paul’s first century allegory for Christians living in the ... | |
| law before exodus | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: As i have read your response to my last questions, i have noticed that whatever you have brought ... A: I find that SDAs are programmed to think that if the Ten Commandments as given at Sinai were not in ... | |
| sabbath | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: Paul says "let no man judge you according to the sabbath days" why do main stream protestants do ... A: You ask a lot of questions at one time so I will be brief. If you want more explanation just ask me ... | |
| Sabbath | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: Please read these few short pages and if you have any comments fine. If not then you need not ... A: As I read what you asked me to I was thinking, “This is a fine sermon too bad it’s not based on the ... | |
| The Law | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: I am blessed by the responses you've given to my questions. However, i still have things to clarify. ... A: Is the Old Covenant law, including the Ten Commandments, of any use for Christians today? Yes, the ... | |
| Covenants | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: Hebrews 8: 10 tells that "For this is the covenant i will make with the house of Israel after those ... A: Nowhere in the text you gave are the Ten Commandments mentioned. “The time is coming, declares the ... | |
| Galatians 4:21-31 | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: A while back I asked about Gal. 4:21-31. Your answer was brief but very helpful. At that time you ... A: I will be glad to give you the much more detailed answer. However, it is so long that I will have to ... | |
| sunday worship | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: As i noted some of the things in your response to my question i have few more things to clarify. In ... A: You claim that “the Bible is clear that Old Covenant was not the Ten Commandment itself.” Does the ... | |
| sunday worship | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: can i find a passage in the bible that tells me to worship or keep the sunday (first day of week) ... A: As I noted previously, the Bible does not command New Covenant Christians to worship on a particular ... | |
| Sabbath vs. Sunday | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: I just read your current post about the Sabbath Sunday issue and Col. 2:16-17. I appreciate your ... A: : If the New Covenant is Ten Commandment-centered why doesn't it ever say that? The Bible does say ... | |
| sunday worship | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: can i find a passage in the bible that tells me to worship or keep the sunday (first day of week) ... A: There is no Bible text that tells Christians that they must worship on a certain day—not Sunday, not ... | |
| Sabbath vs. Sunday | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: I just read your current post about the Sabbath Sunday issue and Col. 2:16-17. I appreciate your ... A: : Understanding that the Bible says the Old Covenant was one unit of laws is not just crucial to my ... | |
| Sabbath vs. Sunday | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: I just read your current post about the Sabbath Sunday issue and Col. 2:16-17. I appreciate your ... A: : In Colossians 2:13 we read, “When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your ... | |
| sabbaths vs. Sabbath | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: I was glad to see you use the NKJV of Col. 2:16-17. There it is properly translated "sabbaths" with ... A: I disagree that Col. 2:16-17 refers to other Sabbaths sometimes called “ceremonial”. I could discuss ... | |
| Heb. 4 and the Sabbath that remains | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: The Bible clearly says, “There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God” (Heb. 4:9 NIV). ... A: I couldn’t agree with you more, yes we should keep the Sabbath that Hebrews 4 speaks of. However, ... | |
| The Sabbath For Taken Granted in NT | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: Sal—You make much of the NT not having a command to keep the Sabbath. Have you ever thought that ... A: By your question you admit that the New Testament contains no Sabbath commandment for Christians. I ... | |
| So you can expose SDA teachings? | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: Like whats different than what they teach from the truth? I have came across lessons that were ... A: I applaud you for being so interested in religion at the young age of 17. The SDA Church is ... | |
| Re Romans 7:12 | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: Earlier today I send the following question to you: Before the books of the New Testament were ... A: The verse in question reads in the NASB: “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for ... | |
| Romans 7:12 | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: Before the books of the New Testament were compiled, Paul said that the law (Ten commandments) was ... A: The Law of God is, of course, “holy, just, and good.” Do we infer from that that the Old Covenant ... | |
| Gentiles Under New Covenant | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I understand and accept that the Old Covenant applied only to Israel and that Christians are under ... A: The scriptural basis for the inclusion of Gentiles in the New Covenant is massive and clear. For ... | |
| Food | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: Why does SDA still argue about clean and unclean food when Jesus said in Mark 7:19 food cannot ... A: The reason for this is that SDAism is in bondage to the Old Covenant laws. This Church selectively ... | |
| Sabbath in the New Earth | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: How could Jesus make the Sabbath obsolete in the New Covenant when we will be keeping the Sabbath in ... A: Isaiah, 66:22-23, does not indicate that New Covenant Christians will be keeping the Old Covenant ... | |
| Mark 7:19 | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: This is the second time I'm sending this question in..I have yet to receive an answer... I sent this ... A: Some translators put in parentheses because it is believed that these words are Mark's commentary ... | |
| Sabbath | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: First, I am not a Seventh Day Adventist, but am still troubled by the command to keep the Sabbath as ... A: I would certainly never oppose the Old Covenant Sabbath commandment of God “if” it applied to me. ... | |
| Testimony - Ten Commandments | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: Sal, are not the Ten Commandments still valid since it was called the "testimony" in Ex 31:18? If ... A: The Ten Commandments contain 9 moral commandments and one ceremonial command. The 9 moral commands ... | |
| Romans 14:5 | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: Concerning Romans 14:5, you have said that it refers to not keeping the Sabbath, but at other times ... A: First let me point out that I have never said that Romans 14:5 refers to not keeping the Sabbath. ... | |
| Gen 26:5 | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a question...Which is if the sabbath was given to isreal then what laws is this verse ... A: You say “IF” the Sabbath was given to Israel. There is no “if” about it. The first mention of the ... | |
| God made the Sabbath | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: What is your opinion regarding this passage from the SDA book "Seventh-day Adventists Believe"? "If ... A: My opinion of the SDA work that you cite is that it is another SDA attempt to deceive. The passage ... | |
| Holiness through the Law | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: You are right that the Law leads us to Christ. Where you go wrong is that you don't see that Christ ... A: According to the Bible the Law was given for a specific time span—430 years after the Promise to ... | |
| Sabbath observance - Spirit of the Law | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: A Sabbath-keeper argued that we still need to observe the physical rest of the 7th day sabbath even ... A: The big difference is that the Sabbath commandment is not for Christians, therefore it is not a sin ... | |
| Prove the Old Covenant stood before the cross and fell after the cross. | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: Brother Sal - On 1/2/2011, you stated, "If you would like I can prove from the Bible that the Old ... A: In Scripture, the Law of Moses is always spoken of as one unit comprised of 613 commandments. The ... | |
| Purpose of the Ten Commandments | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: Sal--The Ten Commandments were given to Israel to help them stay away from sin and be holy. The Ten ... A: If you are right that God gave Israel the Ten Commandments to keep them from sin and to make them ... | |
| Romans 14 and the Sabbath | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: I noticed you told someone that this chapter (I think verse 5) justifies worship on any day. I have ... A: Paul was writing to a community composed of Jewish and Gentile Christians. This community had ... | |
| Sunday | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: If Sunday is a commemoration of Jesus’ Resurrection shouldn’t it be a one day a year celebration? ... A: You are correct that Easter is the yearly commemoration of the Lord’s Resurrection. However, that ... | |
| Paradoxical | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: You didn't seem to have any problems speaking for him(placido) before....It's fascinating That a man ... A: I am currently a member of a non-denominational congregation in my home town. Many of the teachings ... | |
| Gal. 4:21-31 | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I have read many of your bible-based answers here. I really enjoy reading them and I find them very ... A: Here is a very brief look at Galatians 4:21-31. A proper understanding of these verses is ... | |
| Placido catholics | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: It seems like you and Placido are more offended of me pointing out the defenciencies of catholics ... A: I cannot speak for Placido, but as for me I don't care what you say about the Catholic Church I'm ... | |
| Placido catholics | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I believe you misunderstood my point..I did not condemn you mr sal in the case when I said why do ... A: This is the SDA category of Allexperts, therefore, I deal with SDA teachings not Catholic or Baptist ... | |
| Catholics | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: Although I do not agree with your views on catholics I do appreciate your insight...I don't agree ... A: Tithing is an Old Covenant law and as such it is not binding on Christians. The Old Covenant tithe ... | |
| Jesus being Michael the archangel | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I have read most if not all of your responses to sdaism ranging from the sabbath(the most popular)to ... A: SDAs believe that "Micheal" is another name for Jesus. They do believe that Jesus is God not a ... | |
| Sleepeth | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a question about Luke 8:52...If the interpretation of sleeping means dead why would jesus say ... A: First, a doctrine should not be based on one verse. We must look at the totality of Scripture. When ... | |
| Catholics | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: I believe that it’s my duty as a Christian to expose error. These were you were words in our last ... A: In my last post I said that I don't stop at preaching to SDAs I do preach the truth wherever and ... | |
| To judge or not to judge? | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: Brother Sal, I do appreciate the job you are doing and fully understand the uphill battle of ... A: Yes, it was rather contradictory for Brother John to judge Catholics and me while at the same time ... | |
| Catholics | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I understand your point..The sabbath is not what saves you...It's christ...What I don't get is if ... A: We cannot do all things and this is the ministry God has chosen for me. I would much rather be out ... | |
| Shadows | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: Can you give me some examples where the Sabbath was a shadow fulfilled in Christ? Thank you in ... A: The first 7th day rest, that of God in Genesis 2:2, marked the end of God’s creative activity. This ... | |
| issues with sda doctrine | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: I may not have direct questions but I'd try these 2: 1. Is the day of worship important to ... A: The day of worship is not important is for Christians. First, the New Testament never mentions any ... | |
| About Dave | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: Here I am struggling with Dave for two reasons, first it continues to respond only to those who ... A: I'm not sure of what your problem is with Dave. I haven't read any of your correspondence with him. ... | |
| Sabbath For All | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: God commanded people to keep the Sabbath but you try to change that command because you don't like ... A: Deuteronomy 5:12 refers only to the Israelite nation not to all people. A few verses later we read: ... | |
| Not Breathing during visions sounds creepy | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I am a new SDA. I heard Ellen White had visions of prophesy and did not breath even a doctor was ... A: The "not breathing" and "no pulse" are typical of someone with partial-complex seizures which Ellen ... | |
| The Law and the Christian | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I've been reading a lot of your responses here in the forum and I must say that you're a blessing to ... A: First, God bless you for trying so hard to help your SDA friend to come out from under the dark veil ... | |
| About Adventists experts | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: I´m glad for your presence in this forum. I´m sick of listening to the Adventists as Anthony, Tom ... A: I appreciate good Christians like yourself trying to help SDA brothers and sisters to see the errors ... | |
| The Church has changed God's law | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: Why do you repeatedly deny that your church (the Roman Catholic Church) has abolished the Sabbath ... A: : Again your preoccupation with a church is overpowering your ability to read and understand God's ... | |
| The Church has changed God's law | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: Why do you repeatedly deny that your church (the Roman Catholic Church) has abolished the Sabbath ... A: : Well, here you go again. We have gone over this ground before. You are concerned with what ... | |
| Two Covenants at Sinai | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: 8 and the two separate covenants from Sinai. I would like to brong up another verse I believe proves ... A: You are a gentleman. Most SDAs become very angry at me and attack me personally for not agreeing ... | |
| Do you really understand what you read? | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: EGW says: Jesus' bones were broken during the Crucifixion (Spiritual Gifts, vol. 1, p58). The BIBLE ... A: "The mother of Jesus was agonized, almost beyond endurance, and as they stretched Jesus upon the ... | |
| James 2:10 | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: I would like for you to explain this verse. The Greek word for Law is nomos. You said that the word ... A: “For whoever keeps the whole law, but falls short in one particular, has become guilty in respect to ... | |
| The 2 Covenants at Sinai | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: Some of your confusion over which covenant is obsolete is because you don't realize that there are 2 ... A: The text does at first glance seem to possibly be referring to two covenants because of the word ... | |
| The Sabbath Ratified | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: Sal--When Jesus shed his blood on the cross he ratified the New Covenant. Once Jesus did this no one ... A: You are correct that Jesus’ shed blood ratified the New Covenant (Hebrews 9:22; 1 Peter 1:18-19; 1 ... | |
| previous answered question | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: While browsing past questions and answers I came across this interesting one sent to you.Dear Sal: ... A: I understand your confusion. I must ask you the same question I asked Sister Lisa: “Where does the ... | |
| The Ten Commandments Are Perfect | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: The Bible says the Ten Commandments are God's perfect law. For example, "The law of the LORD is ... A: Where does the text quoted mention the Ten Commandments? David is writing of the entire Old Covenant ... | |
| sabbath ceremonial or not | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: I recently pointed out to an SDA that the 7th day sabbath is mentioned along with other ceremonial ... A: I have never heard of such a nonsensical defense of the necessity of Christians keeping the 7th day ... | |
| The Ten Commandments are holy, just, and good | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: Sal- How can the Ten Commandments be done away with when Paul calls them "holy and just and good" ... A: That the Mosaic Law is obsolete is obvious (Heb. 8:13, etc.). The question is why does Paul speak ... | |
| Moral and Ceremonial Laws | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: Let me help you understand God’s word. There are 2 laws in the Old Testament. The moral law (Ten ... A: If those two verses are representative of the SDA position on separate moral and ceremonial laws in ... | |
| Is Sunday the Sabbath? | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: Is the argument that the 4th commandment is fulfilled this side of the cross by the observance of ... A: There is as much validity to that argument as there is to the argument that Christians are required ... | |
| Investigative Judgement | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: I am a former SDA who was taught a doctrine called The Investigative Judgment. This was written ... A: The Investigative Judgment is a doctrine that is unique to Seventh-day Adventists (SDA). This should ... | |
| The Seal of God | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: You tell people to not keep the 7th day Sabbath which is like telling people to not get the Seal of ... A: No, we mustn’t believe Ellen White was a prophet. What we must do is determine if Ellen White passes ... | |
| The Seal of God | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: You tell people to not keep the 7th day Sabbath which is like telling people to not get the Seal of ... A: The Seal of God isn’t the observance of the 7th day Sabbath as Ellen White falsely claimed. “The ... | |
| Is The SDA Church A Cult? | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: Is the SDA Church a cult? I hear some say that it is and some say that it is not. Can you help me? ... A: This is a question that I always have a hard time answering. The answer depends on one’s definition ... | |
| Breaking the Sabbath | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: If you promote the breaking of the Sabbath you also promote the breaking of the other Ten ... A: Your belief that to reject the Sabbath means one can reject the other nine commandments is a shining ... | |
| Sabbath being not relevant | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: I have read some of your comment about the relevance of keeping the Sabbath as this was for the ... A: I just answered a very similar question. It is titled, "Breaking the Sabbath". Please check that ... | |
| Psalm 89 Proves Sabbath Still Valid | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: Sal- God said: “My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips” (Ps. ... A: I pray all is well with you. The first thing we must determine is what is “My covenant” in the ... | |
| Sabbath Before Sinai | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: You say the Sabbath was part of the Old Covenant so it is done away with. Actually all the Ten ... A: It amazes me how one can claim to be a Bible-believing Christian and still spew forth such ... | |
| Clean and unclean foods | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: What is the situation with clean and unclean foods? Where in the Bible should I look to help explain ... A: Jesus’ words on the subject of food laws in the New Covenant are clear. 14Again Jesus called the ... | |
| Importance of the Sabbath | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: You say the Sabbath is of no importance but the penalty for its violation is death! Doesn't that ... A: It is true that the penalty for Sabbath violation under the Old Covenant was death (Ex. 31:14, 15; ... | |
| Keeping the 10 Commandments | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: Sal: You are sinning by breaking the Sabbath. You only keep 9 of the 10 commandments. Is that a way ... A: I do not keep nine of the Ten Commandments. I keep zero. The Ten Commandments were given only to the ... | |
| Isaiah 56 and the Sabbath | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: Sal-You say the Sabbath is for the Jews only but the Bible says its for Gentiles also. "For thus ... A: I appreciate your zeal for things SDA. However, it’s an unenlightened zeal cf. Romans 10:2). You ... | |
| The desciples and the Sabbath | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: Sal-In Luke 23:56 we read, "And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the ... A: Jesus had just been crucified nailing the Old Covenant to the cross (Colossians 2:14). It’s ... | |
| Baptism | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: My wife, an SDA, told me that baptism is only valid when done by submersion. Is that what the SDA ... A: There is much debate in the Christian community over how baptism is to be administered and whether ... | |
| Jeremiah 3:16 | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know why you don't use Jeremiah 3:16 in refuting the SDA teaching that the Ten ... A: I have made use of Jeremiah 3:16 in the past. There are so many passages that disprove SDA Sabbath ... | |
| Sunday Law | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: Why do SDA’s believe the papacy would work with the U.S. to force people to not worship in Saturday? ... A: Good point. The Catholic Church does offer worship services everyday. You have noticed one of the ... | |
| Constitution | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: Do you know what the Adventist views are regarding the Constitution? My mother-in-law, an SDA, ... A: Generally, SDAs hold the U.S. Constitution in high regards. Your mother-in-law is an exception. The ... | |
| Church Membership | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: I am a 3rd generation Seventh-Day Adventist. Last year I found a web site exposing Ellen G. White. ... A: Congratulations on discovering the truth about EGW and the SDA Church. God bless you for having the ... | |
| The Sabbath and the Law | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: You write that we will be judged by the words Jesus spoke (John. 12:48). But Jesus is God and so ... A: I completely agree, as should all Christians, that we are to obey every single word that God speaks. ... | |
| "non-pious' slaves | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: Do Seventh-day Adventists still defend Ellen White's belief that some slaves will not be ... A: It’s a great embarrassment to the SDA Church that Ellen G. White (EGW) felt that slaves could not go ... | |
| Feast Days | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I was in a sunday church but God made me aware last July that I was to keep the sabbath. I have ... A: You are correct that Christians don’t have to keep the feast days of the Old Covenant. What you ... | |
| Sabbath of the Lord | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: Sal-You forgot that the Sabbath is called "the Sabbath of the Lord" (Ex. 20:10) not the Sabbath of ... A: The Sabbath being referred to as the “Sabbath of the Lord” is not a good reason for all people to ... | |
| "Remember" the Sabbath | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: Sal- The Sabbath command by its very first word "Remember" (Ex. 20:8) proves that the Sabbath is not ... A: Nice to hear from you. There is much debate over what “Remember” refers to in the commandment. If ... | |
| Gal. 3:19 and the ceremonial law | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: A law was added according to Gal. 3:19. This law was the ceremonial law. The ceremonial law was not ... A: I’m afraid that you have missed the context. In v. 16 of Galatians 3 we read, “The promises were ... | |
| Remnant that keep the Commandments of God | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: The SDA use the phrase in the Book of Revelations the Remnant that keep the Commandments of God to ... A: If you looked up “entole” in Strong’s why didn’t you just also look up “nomos”? Well anyway here are ... | |
| Remnant that keep the Commandments of God | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: The SDA use the phrase in the Book of Revelations the Remnant that keep the Commandments of God to ... A: I'm not going to answer from a Preterist point of view. I'll answer from a biblical point of view. ... | |
| sda beliefs | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: 1.why is that members of SDA do not wear earrings? 2.why do members forbid some kind of fishes and ... A: The answer to all three of your questions is rooted in the SDA Church’s inability to understand the ... | |
| end of the world | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: Can you compare the SDA beliefs about the end of the world and those of the Catholic church? How do ... A: The SDA Church teaches that after Jesus finishes his investigative judgment of all those who profess ... | |
| Acts 15 and the Sabbath | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: In Acts 15 at the Jerusalem council the early Christian church implied that Christians were keeping ... A: In the previous verses the Council determined that Gentile Christians did not have to observe the ... | |
| Isaiah 66: 22, 23 | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: Can you please explain Isaiah 66: 22,23 to me? In one of the SDA "Amazing Facts Study Guides" it ... A: Isaiah, 66:22-23, does not indicate that New Covenant Christians will be keeping the Old Covenant ... | |
| Words of the Covenant | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: You say that the Ten Commandments are the words of the Old Covenant. Does the New Covenant have ... A: Yes, it does. The words of a covenant are its central teaching around which all other teachings ... | |
| Michael and Jesus | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I need some clarification on Zech 3. "1 Then he showed me Joshua [a] the high priest standing ... A: In Zeckariah 3:1-4 the “angel of the LORD” is not named. The angel of the LORD may be used by God ... | |
| What is the book of the covenant? | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: An SDA said that the book of the covenant was only the ceremonial laws not moral laws. He said that ... A: You ask, “Could the book of the covenant contain only the ceremonial laws?” Not according to the ... | |
| Ten Commandments are the Moral Law | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: Sal: The Ten Commandments are the highest moral standard of God. Are you a moral man? Then stop ... A: When asked to declare God’s greatest commandment Jesus did not reference any of the Ten Commandments ... | |
| Ellen White and the Civil War | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: A friend told me that Ellen White predicted the Civil War. Is that true? Thanks, Dale A: No, your friend is mistaken. It’s interesting though to find out what role the self-proclaimed ... | |
| Sunday Worship | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: What is the reason for Sunday worship? Thanks for you time, Mark A: In the New Covenant one day is not above another. “One person thinks that some days are holier than ... | |
| Sabbath | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: Is it hard to keep Sabbath on saturday why it isnt called Sabbath on Sunday? Who initiate Sunday ... A: Some people do call Sunday "the Christian Sabbath". I disagree with them because the Sabbath is ... | |
| 2300 days | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: Sal, I read Daniel chapter 8 and verse 14 and the understanding that I have from the SDA doctrine (I ... A: The 2,300 days of Daniel 8:14 refers to the period of time that the sacrifices were stopped and the ... | |
| Who? | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I was browsing and stumbled upon your discussion with David on the issue the dignities and duties of ... A: I readily acknowledge that Mrs. White never said, “I am a prophet.” Does that mean that I cannot ... | |
| Moral Law | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: In a recent answer you stated that the Ten Commandments were not the moral law of God because the ... A: I’m not saying that the Ten Commandments don’t contain moral laws. I accept that the Ten Commandment ... | |
| Sabath | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: What is sabath, just in basic? The bible set this as the 7th day which we must worship God. Where ... A: The 7th day of the week is saturday. You ask, "The question that i wanna ask is which is the 7th day ... | |
| The Moral Law of God | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I believe that the Ten Commandments are the moral law of God. What are the Ten Commandments to you? ... A: According to the Bible the Ten Commandments are the covenant document between God and Israel. “Then ... | |
| The 4th Kingdom of Daniel | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: Why do you say that the 4th Kingdom of Daniel is Greece and not Rome as many do? Thanks, Larry A: I believe that the 4th kingdom of Daniel was the Greek kingdom or empire not the Roman Empire due to ... | |
| OT Moral Laws | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: Please furnish Bible texts from Genesis up to Exodus 15 confirming that moral laws similar to the 9 ... A: Here are the references that you enquired about: The First Commandment: Genesis 35:2. The Second ... | |
| Date of the Book Of Daniel | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: Anthony the so-called expert was asked for proof that Daniel was written in the 6th century B.C. and ... A: Nice to hear from you. I don’t think you should be so hard on brother Anthony. He’s right that if ... | |
| the thieves on the cross | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: Ihave been a SDA for nearly 20 years and I heard something I never heard before from a very spirit ... A: No, the thieves had their legs broken so that they would die quickly. So they were dead when they ... | |
| The statue of Daniel | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: What would you say the statue in the book of Daniel represents? Thanks, Todd A: The statue is from the dream of the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar (Dan. 2:1). Daniel, without being ... | |
| False Prophecies | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: Since so many of Ellen White’s books have been updated and changed, where can I get original ... A: I would suppose that she would accept an SDA site with the writings of EGW online. The Complete ... | |
| The 144000 | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I just got married about a year ago, I used to be a Catholic believer, ever since I saw the wrong ... A: I'm glad that you want to study before making your decision. Just let me know what subject you are ... | |
| Moral Laws | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: Sorry to bother you twice in one day, but its just a quick one. Does the bible ever refer to the ten ... A: To think of the Ten Commandments as the eternal, unchanging moral law of God is to think ... | |
| The Finger of God | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: its good to know that I’m understanding the text correctly. Oh yeah, I completely forgot to thank ... A: Brother Frank is mixing apples and oranges when he relates the actions of Jesus with that of God the ... | |
| the tower of babel | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: did Ellen white really say that the tower was built before the flood? A: Ellen White wrote, “The Lord first established the system of sacrificial offerings with Adam after ... | |
| animal killing | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: why was Kain's offer rejected, and Abel's accepted? ANSWER: Dear Jan: That's a great question. ... A: Firstly, God gave the quail and manna to meet the complaint of the Israelites. “In the desert the ... | |
| Ellen White, False Prophet | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: I just noticed that I spelled prophet incorrectly. Maybe the Adventist Church profits from claiming ... A: I don't know of any instance where either John H. Kellogg or his brother Merritt G. Kellogg helped ... | |
| The Finger of God | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: Was wondering if I could get your view on this, I’ve read many of the posts on this site, and I’ve ... A: Nice to hear from you again. I believe that you are on the right track. The "finger of God" is not ... | |
| Creation Ordinance | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: What is a "Creation Ordinance"? Some weeks ago a writer argued for the 7th day sabbath on the basis ... A: A Creation Ordinance is a command from God given before sin entered the world. Such commands are ... | |
| Ellen White, false profit | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I just read a posted question that Matt answered regarding Ellen White being a true profit. How can ... A: How do SDAs still believe Ellen G. White (EGW) to be a prophet when there is so much evidence to the ... | |
| animal killing | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: why was Kain's offer rejected, and Abel's accepted? A: That's a great question. Since the Bible doesn't say why, people have offered many reasons. I prefer ... | |
| Revelation 12:17 | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: Sal, I have been reading a lot of your answers to people and they are awesome! I wish I could have ... A: I appreciate hearing from people that I have helped. I’ve noticed that whenever SDAs try to find ... | |
| What false prophecies? | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: So what are these false prophecies of Ellen White I see you referring to? Max A: Here, in brief, are some false prophecies of Ellen White. PROPHECY: “Old Jerusalem would never be ... | |
| Ellen White | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: Ellen G. White was a prophet of God. You said this was something that was wrong with SDA religion. ... A: Go to www.ellenwhiteexposed.com/egw35.htm in order to see a very thorough examination of Ellen ... | |
| Error in Adventism | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: Could you enlighten me about the errors in the SDA church. Also what are your credentials for your ... A: I cannot give evidence for all 5 points because my answer would be very long. I will note that the ... | |
| Error in Adventism | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: Could you enlighten me about the errors in the SDA church. Also what are your credentials for your ... A: Some errors of SDAism are: 1. Ellen G. White was a prophet of God. 2. Sabbath keeping is necessary ... | |
| Jesus said the Sabbath was from Creation | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: Sal: The fact that Gen. 2:2-3 does make the Sabbath binding on ALL humanity is confirmed by Jesus ... A: Your conclusion is not based on the text, but on SDA theology. What you said and what Jesus said are ... | |
| The Ten Commandments and Matt. 5:19 | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: Doesn't the condemnation of Matt. 5:19 apply directly to you? "Whoever therefore breaks one of the ... A: You might be right "if" the law of v. 17 meant only the Ten Commandments. However, it assuredly does ... | |
| Ellen White and Mediation | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: Did Ellen White actually state that Jesus would not be our mediator? Did she state that at some ... A: Ellen White did believe that Jesus was our mediator as the Bible clearly says in 1 Timothy 2:5, “For ... | |
| Moral Law and Ceremonial Law | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I saw an answer from expert Matt that said that there is a difference in Old Covenant laws. The ... A: Yes, I can. But I would rather let Paul tell us if all the Old Covenant has passed away or if only ... | |
| Ten Commandments | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: Who wrote the ten Ten commandments? I believe that everyone is going to be judged in Heaven so if ... A: God wrote the Ten Commandments on two tablets of stone for the hard-hearted spiritually immature ... | |
| The Clear Word Bible | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: What do you think of the SDA Bible "The Clear Word"? Thanks, Michael A: The Clear Word (CW) has a heavy SDA bias as should be expected since it was written by an SDA ... | |
| Only One Covenant | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: Your problem is you don't see the Old Covenant and the New Covenants are really one covenant. The ... A: I must have a lot of problems since many SDAs start their correspondence off with “Your problem is…” ... | |
| Ceremonial Law vs Moral Law | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: Sal, I thank you for all the research and wisdom you share. I am dating a SDA and from all the ... A: The Old Covenant law is one unit. It has both ceremonial laws and moral laws. The Bible never ... | |
| Inspiration of Ellen White | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: When you say that the SDA Church believes that Ellen White was inspired like the prophets of the ... A: In recent years the SDA Church has moved away from the verbal inspiration of EGW’s writings. With ... | |
| Moses face and the veil | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I have another one about Paul in 2 Cor. 3. What is Paul talking about when he says that Moses face ... A: Here is the passage that you are referring to: 29 When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the ... | |
| What is "turning to Christ"? | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: What does Paul mean in 2 Cor. 3 when he says that to turn to Christ takes away the veil? Thanks in ... A: The verse you are referring to is 2 Corinthians 3:16: “But whenever someone turns to the Lord, the ... | |
| Passover and Hanukkah | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: Why do S.D.A. not celebrate Passover and Hanukkah? I am S.D.A. and should know this but, I do not. ... A: SDAs consider Passover and Hanukkah part of the ceremonial feasts of the Jews that has been rendered ... | |
| A Big Thanks | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I read what Matt wrote and I agree with him. Let me add if you need encouragement to continue to ... A: I read what Matt wrote and I agree with him. Let me add if you need encouragement to continue to ... | |
| The Ark of the Covenant | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your knowledge of the Bible. Even though I had ... A: I always appreciate hearing from those I have helped. It’s people like you who give me the strength ... | |
| protestant/adventist comparison | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: on march 20th you give very interesting but short comparison between Protestant Churches and ... A: In that answer I mentioned some general differences between other Protestant churches and the SDA ... | |
| YHWH | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: YHWH IS THE FATHER THE SON ,HOLY SPRIT IS THIS RIGHT A: YHWH are the four consonants of the Hebrew name for the Trinity. It is called the "tetragrammaton". ... | |
| Believing the Bible | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: Sal: Why do you write about the importance of believing what the Bible says and obeying God when you ... A: I could ask you the sameWhy don’t you believe what the Bible says about the Sabbath? You believe ... | |
| dilemma | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: i am involved with a man who was a friend of mine a few years before we got involved in a love ... A: If you really want to continue a relationship with this man ask him to go to church with you on ... | |
| Does the SDA church think it's a better church? | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: What actual evidence is there that the SDA church thinks that it is better than other Protestant ... A: The SDA Church teaches that in the last days only those who are members of the Remnant Church, the ... | |
| Disagreement on SDAs and other Christians. | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: What do Seventh-Day Adventists and other groups of protestants/Christians disagree on? A: There are many Protestant churches that believe different things so I can only generalize. Most ... | |
| Commandments | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I stumbled upon this forum while searching for answers. You have stated, in one of your previous ... A: I didn't "dodge" your question. If you had carefully read my answer it should've been plain that the ... | |
| Truth | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: If the ten commandments say that the seventh day, Saturday, is the day in which we should honor God ... A: The Ten Commandments do not say that we Christians should honor God by observing the Sabbath. The ... | |
| Commandments | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I stumbled upon this forum while searching for answers. You have stated, in one of your previous ... A: In order to understand how the Ten Commandments could be nailed to the cross it’s important to see ... | |
| sabbath for man | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: The Sabbath was made for man (Mark 2:27) says Jesus. SDAs insist the Sabbath was given in Genesis, ... A: You are absolutely correct that the Sabbath was not given to man at Creation. In Mark 2:27-28 the ... | |
| The Sabbath | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I've just read your response to Jax (12/3/2010) pertaining to the Sabbath. Do you believe that the ... A: It was God who gave the Sabbath law to the Israelites. He did this, however, through His servant ... | |
| death | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: .. I have been watching some amazing discovery videos and just finished watching the one on the ... A: St. Paul believed that he would be with the Lord upon death. “I repeat, we are full of confidence ... | |
| The Sabbath | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I've just read your response to Jax (12/3/2010) pertaining to the Sabbath. Do you believe that the ... A: There is no text that simply says, "The Sabbath was first instituted on this day." So we must look ... | |
| Anthony's Unchristian Reaction | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: Did you see our friend Anthony's reaction to a person who said, "Holy greetings to you in the name ... A: Anthony’s reaction reveals that he is seeped in legalism. Basically he said not to greet him in the ... | |
| Sabbath work | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I work at a daycare that has extended hours because it is on the campus of a hospital. Most of the ... A: The Sabbath is an Old Covenant regulation that has passed away with that covenant. "When he says, 'a ... | |
| Exposing SDA'S. Why? | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: You seem intent on 'exposing' Seventh Day Adventists Christians. Why and what do you hope to achieve ... A: Your statement about the Ark of the Covenant is not quite accurate. Inside the ark were the stone ... | |
| Thief on the cross | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I was recently reading a question and answer regarding the thief on the cross. The answer stated ... A: It is a show of desperation on the part of SDAs to advocate the moving of a comma. They hope that by ... | |
| SAL'S MISUSE OF THE SCRIPTURE | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: Bro Sal, If you are an RC defender kindly tell your denomination to totally change your Ten ... A: I certainly do not realize how I misuse Hebrews 8:13. You have failed to answer my texts that prove ... | |
| your email address | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: Im not sure how to get your email address.. but here's mine. & yes i would like to find out the ... A: I will be glad to share with you what I have learned about Ellen Gould White (EGW). My experience ... | |
| CORRECTION PLEASE.... | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: Bro Sal, Your contradicting answers as I pointed out here ... A: You claim that I misuse the Bible to show that the Ten Commandments are obsolete in the New ... | |
| 1st Day Preachers in SDA Pulpit | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: When I was an Adventist, one of the things that bothered me and that I never understood was why SDA ... A: As you may know SDAs are bias against other Christians. They want to teach other Christians about ... | |
| Unequally Yoked | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: The Bible says, "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers." A believer is one who has accepted ... A: It stands to reason that both spouses being of one denomination would naturally cause less strife. ... | |
| 9 commandments | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: Just saw your response to an ex SDA person about 10 Commandments in a 1st day church. Your response ... A: You misunderstood my statement that the Ten commandments contain 9 moral commands. I spoke of all ... | |
| The Ten Commandments Are Still To Be Kept | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: Cain knew murder was a sin. Joseph knew adultery was against God's Law. Even a heathen like ... A: You overstate your case. Just because something existed before Sinai doesn’t mean that it’s still in ... | |
| TEN COMMANDMENTS: DISAPPEARED BUT STILL EXISTING (FOLLOW UP)? | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: Bro Sal, I've read your answer in my previous question. And out of it I was able to make a ... A: I disagree with your conclusion. However, if you want to see only the Sabbath commandment as being ... | |
| TEN COMMANDMENTS: DISAPPEARED BUT STILL EXISTING? | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: Bro Sal, I have read many of your answers here about Ten Commandments and Sabbath. One thing that ... A: The Ten Commandments were the foundational document of the Old Covenant. They were the covenant ... | |
| The Ten Commandments posted in churches | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: A quick question. We know that the Old Covenant (the Torah, including the Ten Commandments) was done ... A: There is nothing wrong with posting the Ten Commandments. They contain 9 eternally binding moral ... | |
| SABBATH EXPERIENCE of a NON-SDA, "IT IS NOT ABOUT SATURDAY WORSHIP...." | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: Good day brother Sal, I won't be asking question anymore, I would just like to give you a link ... A: One may keep the Sabbath. One may be blessed by keeping the Sabbath. One may love the Sabbath. But ... | |
| a sign between Me and you ... FOREVER... | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: Sal , you said to Nico: "I do not believe that the Bible supports Christians having to observe a ... A: All the passages your referenced when taken in their context refer to the Israelites not the Church. ... | |
| The Sabbath | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I have seen a lot of your responses to people about the keeping of the Sabbath. I'd like to ask a ... A: There is only one New Covenant that all Christians speak of. The New Covenant is the covenant that ... | |
| SDAs Teaching on The New Covenant | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: Sal, I am an ex-Adventist of over 50 years and wrote the ebook, Out of The House of Bondage. One ... A: I know that it was difficult for you to leave the comfort and security of a familiar church. But ... | |
| Sabbath Misunderstandings | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: Bro Sal, We would never understand each other because I am asking about the literal 7th-day ... A: I do agree that we are not connecting. Let me try again to be clear. There is no biblical evidence ... | |
| The Sabbath | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I have seen a lot of your responses to people about the keeping of the Sabbath. I'd like to ask a ... A: Q. What day do you keep holy? A. All days, no special day. Q. Whatever day you have stated, can ... | |
| Biblical evidence – response… | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: Sal, Please don’t attempt to turn this into something that it is not. It has never been my intent ... A: I believe that it’s my duty as a Christian to expose error. I have found after much study that the ... | |
| SDAs and Legalism | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: Do you consider SDAs to be legalists? Thanks, Morton A: I hesitate to answer because it seems that individual SDAs vary greatly in what they believe. I do ... | |
| Sabbath Commandment in the New Testament Follow Up | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I wonder why you can't see the clear command of Sabbath keeping in Hebrews chapter 4. Well, that's ... A: In context, Hebrews 4:9 is not about keeping a literal 7th day Sabbath. Yes, a Sabbath-rest remains ... | |
| Biblical evidence – follow up… | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: Sal, I see that you are once again trying to silence any view that opposes your beliefs. This ... A: I agreed with your comments. Therefore, your statement that I'm trying to silence an opposing view ... | |
| The Sabbath and Creation | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: It's obvious that the Sabbath was from Creation. The Israelites just forgot about it b/c of 400 ... A: The idea that the Sabbath was kept since Creation by man is as absurd as it is unbiblical. The dodge ... | |
| Sabbath Commandment in New Testament | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: It is very clear that Sabbath was made in the Garden of Eden, in a sinless world, where nothing ... A: Unfortunately being an expert sometimes means having to burst someone’s bubble. I’m sorry that the ... | |
| Immortal soul | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I belong to a Baptist church and I recently used this service to ask a question regarding the ... A: I agree with Dr. Howe. As he stated, you did present the false teaching of the SDA Church. This ... | |
| There is a Distinction !!! | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: Sal, I believe there is a 'Distinction' in Leviticus, when he refers to the 7th day Sabbath, but you ... A: The distinction between the Sabbaths is that the 7th day Sabbath is the sign of the Old Covenant ... | |
| Keeping the Sabbath means love of God | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: Sal: It is really very obvious that we are to still keep the Sabbath. In 1 John 5:3 it says, "For ... A: Nice to hear from you again. As is common among SDAs you confuse “commandments” with the Ten ... | |
| Sabbath and Ceremonial Laws Follow Up | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: In my previous question with a subject, "Sabbath and Ceremonial Laws" I told you that the Sabbath is ... A: I have already proven from the Bible that the Sabbath was not a creation ordinance. I have already ... | |
| Fears & Doubts | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I hope and pray that you're the right person to ask this. I'm a girl in my early 20's who's recently ... A: The first thing I would like to say is that you shouldn't be so fearful of making the wrong choice. ... | |
| Ellen White question not answered | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I had asked another experts some questions. He answered that only Ellen White has ever passed the ... A: It's not surprising that he didn't answer your question. Just look at Test #1, 100% accuracy in ... | |
| Sabbath & Ceremonial Laws | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: While it is true that Jesus abolished ceremonial laws but the 7th-day Sabbath was not a type or ... A: It was God who gave the Sabbath law to the Israelites. He did this, however, through His servant ... | |
| Sabbath - Rest Only? | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: In your previous answer you did not explain Jesus' statement in Matthew 5:17-19 that says, 17"Do ... A: Please reread my answer to you. I never said that the Sabbath was only for resting. I pointed out ... | |
| Same Accusation | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: Jesus was accused by the Pharisees of breaking the 7th-day Sabbath which is not true. Matt. 5:17-19. ... A: The Pharisees were going further than the actually commandment. That is what the SDA Church does ... | |
| Adventism and the Law | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: According to your response under a question under the heading: 'Seventh-Day Adventists - Law of ... A: I appreciate all your comments and questions. I agree with you that the law of the New Covenant was ... | |
| Biblical evidence | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: Sal, Let me congratulate you once again for a job well done. You have patiently responded even to ... A: You are very logical in your understanding of this issue. If SDAs answer your questions honestly ... | |
| Contradiction? | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: How could Apostle Paul abolished 7th-day Sabbath when he himself diligently kept it? If Sabbath is ... A: Matthew 24:20 in context is concerning difficulties that Christians would have in attempting to ... | |
| the 1st day of the week | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I would like to hear what you understand as far as coming together to worship or "break bread" on ... A: I believe that it is acceptable to worship on Sunday. I believe that it is a great idea by virtue of ... | |
| Contradiction? | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: How could Apostle Paul abolished 7th-day Sabbath when he himself diligently kept it? If Sabbath is ... A: The Apostle Paul did not abolish the 7th day Sabbath. The abolition of the Sabbath was accomplished ... | |
| Sabbath Mat. 11:28-30 | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: I have enjoyed reading your articles about the Sabbath. You made the following quote in one of your ... A: I don't know where to find a written source of this statement. I heard it on a 6-part cassette tape ... | |
| The 7th day Sabbath not taken away | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: You are wrong once again! The 7th day Sabbath is not part of what God has taken away in Christ. In ... A: I believe that you have misinterpreted the three passages that you mentioned. In Colossians 2:13 we ... | |
| Lower case 's' ??? or upper 'S' | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: Sal, is the case important when you interpret God's word ? the reason I ask, is that I have ... A: You argument is extremely weak. Paul did not write with lowercase and uppercase letters. New ... | |
| What is wrong with the Sabbath?, is it not a gift from God ? | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: Jesus said , the sabbath (7th day ) was made for man, and not man for the sabbath. So we can rest ... A: You ask many good questions. Therefore, my answer will be unusually long. I may miss something that ... | |
| Col 2:16 | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: Sal, in an earlier reply to David, you stated the following: "They (The SDA Church) is trying to ... A: Let’s take a look at this important passage concerning the 7th day Sabbath. “No one is free, ... | |
| Acts 10 | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: It is ironic that you mentioned when studying any passage we need to read it in context. My wife ... A: The conversion of the Gentile Cornelius in Acts 10 is extremely important. The event demonstrates ... | |
| Immortal Soul | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I was reading a question and response regarding the immortal soul. The expert quoted Ecclesiastes ... A: Some pagans did have a belief in the immortality of the soul. However, this does not mean that ... | |
| The Soul | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: What does the Adventist Church teach about the Soul? God Bless, David A: The SDA Church teaches that the soul is not immortal. At death the soul becomes unconscious this is ... | |
| One or Two Covenants? | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: You say that the Ten Commandments are the Old Covenant, but aren't there more laws in the Old ... A: Of course, there are more commandments contained in the Old Covenant than ten. According to the ... | |
| The Ten Commandments and sin | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: The Ten Commandments stop people from sinning but you tell people to throw them away! By your ... A: It never ceases to amaze me that people will make this argument that if the Ten Commandments are ... | |
| Law of God | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I am not SDA, and was actually raised Baptist, but I do agree with some of the teachings. You stated ... A: The theory that the Old Covenant and the New Covenant are the same covenant except that the laws are ... | |
| Sal's treatment of people that ask questions. | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I just wanted to commend you on the way you handle questions and the kindness that you give to ... A: I do try to maintain a Christian attitude of love. I know that I don't always succeed, but I will ... | |
| The sabbath at Creation | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: The Sabbath was a creation ordinance because Moses calls the 7th day of Creation "the sabbath". "For ... A: In Exodus 20:11 Moses is relating one reason why the Israelites were to observe the Sabbath. Since ... | |
| The Sabbath is a Creation Ordinance | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: The Bible clearly shows that the Sabbath was instituted at Creation by God. "And on the seventh day ... A: You say that the ScriptureS are clear, but then you only give one, Genesis 2:2-3, and that one ... | |
| Sal thinks he's always right! | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: Sal: You always think you are right about everything. You don't consider anyone else. You believe ... A: I must plead guilty as charged. I absolutely do believe that everything that I believe to be true is ... | |
| Did Ellen White Blame God? | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I was very glad to find a Christian on the SDA list of experts. I believe that if I asked an SDA ... A: You state that you are glad to find a Christian listed on the SDA page. Every expert listed here is ... | |
| The 10 commandments | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: It has been stated in this forum that the first four commandments pertain to our relationship with ... A: I honestly don't remember dividing the Ten Commandments into groups. Any dividing of the Ten ... | |
| What does Isaiah 42:21mean | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I have been continuously reading your articles and again I want to express my sheer joy and ... A: It’s nice to hear from you again. Before I explain the verse that you asked about, let’s be careful ... | |
| a new commandment | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: The SDAs argue that, if the Ten Commandments were abolished, then one is free to murder, to steal ... A: I believe that you are correct. Many SDAs have brought up that tired old argument that it's only the ... | |
| Rev. 11:19 and the Ten Commandments | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: In Rev. 11:19 the ark of the covenant is seen in heaven. So the Ten Commandments cannot be obsolete ... A: The Book of Revelation is apocalyptic literature. It contains a large amount of non-literal ... | |
| God has departed form the Jews | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I had read some time ago a passage in the New Testament where Jesus informs his followers that God ... A: The prophet Ezekiel saw God’s glory leaving the temple (Ez. 11:22-23). He also prophesied the ... | |
| Angels existed before man | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: Please give Bible text/s which tell that angels were created before human. A: The angels were created before man. God told Job that before man was created the angels sang for joy ... | |
| A period of no moral obligation | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: Sal, Between the period that the old covenant was abolished and the laws were restored by the ... A: In my previous answer I explained that no moral laws were “restored” because none were ever lost. I ... | |
| A period of no moral obligation | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: Sal, Between the period that the old covenant was abolished and the laws were restored by the ... A: There was never a time that moral laws were not in effect. Moral laws are laws that have been in ... | |
| The "Moral Sabbath" | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: Sal: Isn't the fact that a violation of the Sabbath was condemned with death show that it was a ... A: In order for you to make such a statement you must be listen to your SDA teachers and not reading ... | |
| Israelites?? | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: Was wondering if you could help me with this, I was talking to a fried of mind who is an SDA, about ... A: In an effort to validate an unnecessary practice SDAs will go to great lengths. The idea that the 12 ... | |
| SDAs do not believe they alone will be saved | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: It is disheartening to read your comment that “The SDA Church teaches that only SDAs will be saved ... A: I appreciate your heartfelt response. I don’t mean to upset you, but the truth has to be stated and ... | |
| Remnant Church | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: It seems that the SDA’s are quite obsessed with their belief that they are “the remnant church” and ... A: Yes, the SDA Church does teach that it is the only true church of Jesus Christ or the Remnant ... | |
| Col. 2:14-17 | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: This is myWhat Paul means here in Col. 2:14-17? Is Paul saying here that the moral Sabbath was ... A: I see your problem with Col 2. Before you can understand Paul here you need to realize that there is ... | |
| The way that Paul worshipped | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: Sal, According to Paul he worshipped according to the scriptures: Act 24:14 But this I confess ... A: George: Under the Old Covenant it was a sin for the Jew to not observe the Sabbath. It was not a ... | |
| The way that Paul worshipped | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: Sal, According to Paul he worshipped according to the scriptures: Act 24:14 But this I confess ... A: George: There is nothing wrong with Paul or any Christian keeping the Sabbath so long as they don't ... | |
| Writings of early Christians | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: You have written about the writings of early Christians. What does the SDA church teach about these ... A: Ellen White thought that the writings of early Christians that showed that they worshipped on Sunday ... | |
| Which is heresy, Sundaykeeping or Sabbathkeeping? | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: Sal, There are 4 verses in the NT that mentions heresy or heretics and it is not good. It is works ... A: I don't believe that either Sunday keeping or Sabbath keeping is a heresy. I don't believe that the ... | |
| Is the Lord's Day a Sunday? | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: Sal, Do you have any Biblical reference that the Lord'sDay referred to in Rev. 1:10 is a Sunday? ... A: Attempting to assign a day to Revelation 1:10 is problematic. The phrase “On the Lord’s day” only ... | |
| EGW auhtority | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I have been reading and Researching more and more about the SDA church and there doctrines... When ... A: The SDA Church is led by the General Conference. The President of the General Conference is Jan ... | |
| The Sabbath is God's | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: The Sabbath is called by God "My Sabbath" (Exodus 31:13) and "The Sabbath of the Lord" (Exodus ... A: All things are God’s. That fact doesn’t mean that God cannot bring an end to these things if He so ... | |
| 4th commandment | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: why do catholics and their look alikes worship on sunday when it distinctly says in the 4th ... A: I believe that my answer makes perfect biblical sense. However, you may not be used to that type of ... | |
| 4th commandment | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: why do catholics and their look alikes worship on sunday when it distinctly says in the 4th ... A: Christians observe Sunday in honor of the greatest day in salvation history: the Resurrection of our ... | |
| Congratulations | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: !! I want to congratulate you for exposing the false doctrines that SDA church teaches... I am much ... A: It's my desire to honestly deal with SDA beliefs. I believe that I do give biblical support for my ... | |
| Who was Jesus? | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I have been reading your posts with Ron. He seems to be saying that Jesus did not bring anything new ... A: A happy and healthy New Year to you. I gently tried to get Ron to state his beliefs, but he didn’t ... | |
| Exodus 12 through 16 | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: Two Questions: Exodus 12 through Exodus 16 combined with the Jewish reconing of Time is able to ... A: Vetter: The Bible does not clearly state on what day Jesus was crucified. The reason for this may ... | |
| Questions On Truth | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: You said: “Don't you find it interesting that so many believe that Jeremiah is referring to the Ten ... A: In Jeremiah 31 it is a man-made tradition that he is referring to the Ten Commandments that’s what I ... | |
| John | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I read John’s post regarding his thoughts about you. I can’t find any post which indicates what ... A: I have been truly blessed by hearing from people such as you. It's wonderful to hear of the good ... | |
| Answers to your answers | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I can't believe that you are that steeped in traditionalism! I hope that you consider the ... A: Don't you find it interesting that so many believe that Jeremiah is referring to the Ten ... | |
| Answers Ellen White Critics | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I saw the post about Ellen White contradicting the Bible, and your response with the link. In all ... A: Allexperts has never told me that an answer must be a certain number of characters to be posted. I ... | |
| Matt 24:20 in view of Nehemiah 13:19 | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I liked you explanation given here ... A: Congratulations on getting free from SDA bondage. I know that it must have been a difficult decision ... | |
| What is Truth? | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: You said, "An honest reading of Jeremiah 31:31-33 should reveal that the law that God writes on ... A: If you believe Jeremiah was referring to the Ten Commandments as the law written in our hearts in ... | |
| Ellen White's Bible Contradictions | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I find it interesting that Ellen White is supposed to be a prophet of God yet she contradicted God's ... A: Yes, it is very interesting that she could claim to be God's messenger and at the same time ... | |
| GOD'S FEASTS are NOT Man's Feasts | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: You said, "They were no better off whether they observed useless pagan days, months, seasons, and ... A: Nowhere in the text you gave are the Ten Commandments mentioned. “The time is coming, declares the ... | |
| GOD'S FEASTS are NOT Man's Feasts | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: You said, "They were no better off whether they observed useless pagan days, months, seasons, and ... A: I believe that all Jewish feast days are obsolete in the New Covenant. I believe that all things of ... | |
| Queston on your Previous Answer about the Law of GOD | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: I have enjoyed the correspondence and hope that you are reconsidering your stance on some things. ... A: Don't think that you are bugging me. I enjoy our correspondence. You ask very good questions. I also ... | |
| Wearing Jewelry | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: Is it a sin to wear jewelry (earrings, rings, bracelets, etc.)or just a standard SDAs impose on its ... A: The SDA prohibition against wearing jewelry is without biblical support. For example there is no ... | |
| Amalgamation | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: How ignorant do John and the SDA Church believe people are? Super human people lived on the earth ... A: The line of reasoning comes from a non-Bible source---Ellen White. It was a popular although ... | |
| Is The Law of GOD abolished? | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: Hey Sal, Just to continue to try understand what you meant by the verses that you referred to: ... A: You ask a very good question. “How could they ‘turn again’ to something that they never had in the ... | |
| Holy Trinity | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: My wife, and SDA, tells me that the SDA Church views the Holy Trinity differently than other ... A: SDAs, like all Christians, do believe in the Trinity, ie three Persons in the one God. In the early ... | |
| Has GOD changed HIS Sabbath? | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: You still did not answer myHas GOD, in HIS Word revoked or changed the seventh day as the Sabbath? ... A: Don’t worry about taking up my time. I don’t see you as doing that. I'm glad to read your concerns ... | |
| Amalgamation | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: What did Ellen White mean by amalgamation? Some say genetic engineering, some say breeding between ... A: As amazing as it may seem this self-proclaimed “messenger of God” did make the following statements ... | |
| Sabbath | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I thought that I read somewhere that the Sabbath command given to Moses prevented Jewish people from ... A: The Jews are traditionally allowed to travel a short distance on the Sabbath. However, the original ... | |
| Has GOD changed HIS Sabbath? | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: You still did not answer myHas GOD, in HIS Word revoked or changed the seventh day as the Sabbath? ... A: I believe that I have answered your question about the Sabbath in our previous posts. However, I ... | |
| divorce/remarriage | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: I was impressed with your biblical answer to one persons divorce and remarriage question so decided ... A: I don't believe that Deuteronomy 24:4 applied to men because of the marriages in the Old Testament ... | |
| "Commandments" is always Entole, Law is Nomos | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: Sal, Is there a passage where the word "commandment" is translated as Nomos? Isn't it that all ... A: John used "entole" 30 times in his writings and it meant the New Covenant commandments 100% of the ... | |
| divorce/remarriage | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: I was impressed with your biblical answer to one persons divorce and remarriage question so decided ... A: “For a married woman is bound by law to her husband while he lives, but if her husband dies she is ... | |
| Law of GOD | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: To establish a basis for ongoing dialogue: Did JESUS break any of the Laws of GOD? If so, how/where? ... A: No offense meant, but your question does seem a bit strange. "God made him who had no sin to be sin ... | |
| Distinct "Commandments" from John's writings? | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: Sal, The following verses from John all refers to "commandments" are "entole." 1Jn 5:2 By this we ... A: By finding out the underlying Greek you have shown that 1 John 5:2,3 and John 13:34 all refer to ... | |
| Old & New Covenant | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: Sal, Are you saying that the Old Testament is the Old Covenant and the New Testament is the New ... A: I’m not sure what you mean by saying that the law that Paul is talking about in Galatians is ... | |
| Old & New Covenant | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: Sal, Are you saying that the Old Testament is the Old Covenant and the New Testament is the New ... A: No, the Old Testament is not the same as the Old Covenant. Neither is the New Testament the same as ... | |
| Commandments in Greek | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: Greetings: From a previous post, I see that you suggest that the GRK word "entole" means different ... A: No, there is no problem because Jesus didn't usually speak Greek. He usually spoke Aramaic. There is ... | |
| The Sabbath | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: How do those in places such as Barrow, Alaska faithfully observe the Sabbath command when about 65 ... A: You point out one of the problems with Sabbath keeping on a round world. The Sabbath was perfect for ... | |
| Commandments in Greek | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: Greetings: From a previous post, I see that you suggest that the GRK word "entole" means different ... A: It is accepted that all New Testament writers with the exception of John do not make any clear ... | |
| Please Help | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: "Revelation 22:14 (King James Version) 14Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may ... A: Gordon: The commandments of Rv. 22:14 are the New Covenant commandments not the Ten Commandments. ... | |
| Ecclesiastes | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I was reading the Bible and in Ecclesiastes there is a phrase that is used quite frequently: under ... A: The key to understanding Ecclesiastes is the phrase “under the sun” which occurs 29 times in the ... | |
| What are the Sabbaths in Colossians 2:16, 17 | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: What are the Sabbaths in Colossians 2:16, 17 shadows of ?? and what are the "good things" to come ... A: I believe that you are on the right track when you wrote, “Just so ‘a shadowy’ Sabbath was a shadow ... | |
| Sabbath worship | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I like worshipping on Sabbath. Worshipping on the Sabbath just feels right. The Bible says to keep ... A: It’s fine for you to worship on the Jewish Sabbath day. However, just because something makes us ... | |
| Holy Sabbath | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: If God calls something 'holy' shouldn't we continue to recognize that 'holy thing' as holy? Thanks ... A: God calling something holy is not a good reason to continue to observe that thing as holy. God calls ... | |
| What's wrong with the Sabbath | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: What is exactly wrong with me keeping God's Sabbath day? Thanks, Tina A: You certainly may keep the 7th day Sabbath if you wish. There is nothing wrong with keeping the ... | |
| The Sabbath After Calvary | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: The Sabbath was kept after Calvary. Doesn't that show that we are obligated to still keep the day ... A: The fact that the Sabbath was still being observed after Calvary does not alter the fact that it is ... | |
| jews and romans persecuting the Catholic Church | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: how can you say that at the time the book of Revelations was written, Jews and Romans were ... A: I can say that because I believe that the Catholic Church began at Pentecost 30 AD. I don't ... | |
| The Millennialium | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: In an answer you mentioned premillennialism, postmillennialism, and amillennialism. Can you briefly ... A: Premillennialism is the end time belief that Jesus will return to earth before (pre) the millennium ... | |
| Attacks on Sal | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: Once again this "John" fellow attacks you by going to his "messenger boy" Anthony. This way he can ... A: I don’t study the various end time scenarios very much. I realize that to SDAs what happens just ... | |
| day of worship | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: i believe that the bible dose not contradict its self and no one should oppose something that the ... A: I agree that God does not contradict Himself nor does His Word contradict itself. However, I ... | |
| Sabbath | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: If the seventh day sabbath isn't the right day to worship, can you please show me where in the ... A: I disagree with your statement that the Sabbath isn't the right day to worship. The Sabbath is a ... | |
| SDA Doctrines | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I went to an SDA primary and high school and had EGW thrown at us daily. Every year there was a ... A: I appreciate you taking the time to write. I'm glad that I have in some small way been a help to you ... | |
| 10 commandments | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: Sal, You have mentioned that the ten commandments are irrelevant to Christians. How can that be? ... A: The Ten Commandments were a contract between God and Israel. They were the covenant document for the ... | |
| day of worship | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: if you are telling me that the apostils changed the day of worship to Sunday thats not true because ... A: The early Church observed Sunday. “Wherefore, also we keep the 8th day with joyfulness, the day ... | |
| consideration of becoming SDA | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: mr sal you need 2 let Jesus Christ teach U the truth taught in the Holy Scriptures. read 1 John 2:4 ... A: You make the classic error of SDAs. You read “Ten Commandments” where the Bible says “commandments”. ... | |
| MR SAL>> | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: Please explain thanks 1 John 3:4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is ... A: Gordon: The SDA Church teaches wrongly that “commandments of God” equal the Ten Commandments. The ... | |
| 10 commandments | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: Who wrote the 10 commandments is it Moses or Our Heavenly Father? I believe based on what the Bible ... A: I explained my understanding of 1 John 3:4 previously. Yes, we must obey God’s Law, but is the Law ... | |
| 10 commandments | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: Who wrote the 10 commandments is it Moses or Our Heavenly Father? I believe based on what the Bible ... A: Inside the ark were the stone tablets on which God had inscribed the Ten Commandments. The reason ... | |
| MR SAL>> | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: Please explain thanks 1 John 3:4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is ... A: Gordon: Yes, sin is transgressing the law. However, you may think this means the Old Covenant law, ... | |
| 1 Timothy 2:12 | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: In 1 Timothy 2:12 God says "I SUFFER NOT A WOMAN TO TEACH". Why do advetist follow the teachings of ... A: The statement in 1 Tim. 2:12 is seen as a temporary restriction by some. Like the command for women ... | |
| Sabbath moral or ceremonial? | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: Why do you call the Sabbath ceremonial? Karl A: I believe that, like all the Sabbaths, the 7th day Sabbath is ceremonial. I believe this to be the ... | |
| 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 Sabbath | 11/16/2009 |
| 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 Keeping | 11/16/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Translation | 11/10/2009 |
| 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 things | 11/10/2009 |
| 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 5:17-19 | 11/8/2009 |
| 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 Law | 11/7/2009 |
| 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 Law | 11/6/2009 |
| 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 7:25 | 11/4/2009 |
| 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 – addendum | 11/2/2009 |
| 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 7:25 | 11/1/2009 |
| 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 Life | 11/1/2009 |
| 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 law | 10/30/2009 |
| 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 2 | 10/30/2009 |
| 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 law | 10/29/2009 |
| 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 SDAs | 10/29/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Communion | 10/29/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sabbath | 10/27/2009 |
| 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 unclean | 10/26/2009 |
| 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 forever | 10/25/2009 |
| 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 unclean | 10/23/2009 |
| 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 11 | 10/22/2009 |
| 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 creation | 10/21/2009 |
| 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 times | 10/21/2009 |
| 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 creation | 10/20/2009 |
| 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 unclean | 10/19/2009 |
| 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 parts | 10/17/2009 |
| 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-book | 10/17/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Hello | 10/17/2009 |
| 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 eBook | 10/16/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sabbath | 10/15/2009 |
| 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 7:25 | 10/15/2009 |
| 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 3 | 10/13/2009 |
| 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 2:15 | 10/12/2009 |
| 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-Lock | 10/10/2009 |
| 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 Commandments | 10/8/2009 |
| 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 STONE | 10/6/2009 |
| 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 White | 10/2/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| question | 9/30/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| sabbath | 9/28/2009 |
| 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 response | 9/27/2009 |
| 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 man | 9/26/2009 |
| 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 Bible | 9/26/2009 |
| 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 Law | 9/25/2009 |
| 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 Sabbath | 9/23/2009 |
| 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 Forum | 9/21/2009 |
| 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 Sabbath | 9/17/2009 |
| 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-keeping | 9/14/2009 |
| 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 14 | 9/12/2009 |
| 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 Sunday | 9/12/2009 |
| 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 Silence | 9/9/2009 |
| 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 job | 9/5/2009 |
| 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 Response | 9/5/2009 |
| 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 EGW | 9/5/2009 |
| 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 EGW | 9/4/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Confused | 9/4/2009 |
| 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 God | 9/4/2009 |
| 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 Commandments | 9/3/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Baptism | 9/3/2009 |
| 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 Commandments | 9/2/2009 |
| 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 world | 9/1/2009 |
| 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 Moses | 8/30/2009 |
| 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 Day | 8/30/2009 |
| 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 law | 8/29/2009 |
| 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 Sabbath | 8/28/2009 |
| 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 Pope | 8/27/2009 |
| 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 SDA | 8/27/2009 |
| 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 Sabbath | 8/25/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| Sabbath | 8/24/2009 |
| 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 Sabbath | 8/24/2009 |
| 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 Soul | 8/22/2009 |
| 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 Sunday | 8/21/2009 |
| 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 requested | 8/20/2009 |
| 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 Message | 8/19/2009 |
| 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 Bible | 8/18/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| sabbath | 8/17/2009 |
| 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 Sabbath | 8/17/2009 |
| 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 7:18-20 | 8/12/2009 |
| 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 Eden | 8/12/2009 |
| 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 Salvation | 8/8/2009 |
| 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 God | 8/7/2009 |
| 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. Christain | 8/7/2009 |
| 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 Sabbath | 8/5/2009 |
| 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. Christain | 8/5/2009 |
| 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 God | 8/5/2009 |
| 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 Sleep | 8/5/2009 |
| 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, etc | 8/3/2009 |
| 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 Commandments | 7/11/2009 |
| 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 Covenants | 7/11/2009 |
| 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 Covenants | 7/11/2009 |
| 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. White | 7/9/2009 |
| 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-Days | 7/7/2009 |
| 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 eyes | 7/4/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| SDAism | 7/3/2009 |
| 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 question | 7/3/2009 |
| 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 churches | 7/2/2009 |
| 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 4:21-31 | 6/27/2009 |
| 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 Spirit | 6/23/2009 |
| 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 SABBATH | 6/12/2009 |
| 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 144000 | 6/10/2009 |
| 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 Law | 6/3/2009 |
| 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 keeping | 6/3/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| delusions | 6/1/2009 |
| 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 Sabbath | 5/23/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Encouragement | 5/20/2009 |
| 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 encouragement | 5/18/2009 |
| 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. 2:16 | 5/13/2009 |
| 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 Barnabas | 5/10/2009 |
| 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 Church | 5/7/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| sabbath | 5/7/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sabbath | 5/5/2009 |
| 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 Right | 5/5/2009 |
| 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 day | 5/4/2009 |
| 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-Breakers | 5/3/2009 |
| 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-Breakers | 5/3/2009 |
| 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 word | 5/3/2009 |
| 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 - EGW | 5/2/2009 |
| 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. 2 | 5/1/2009 |
| 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 Law | 5/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Jesus | 4/30/2009 |
| 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 responses | 4/29/2009 |
| 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' example | 4/28/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Help | 4/27/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| TRUTH | 4/26/2009 |
| 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 Bible | 4/24/2009 |
| 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 straight | 4/23/2009 |
| 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 look | 4/22/2009 |
| 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 creation | 4/22/2009 |
| 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 8:13 | 4/21/2009 |
| 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 Sal | 4/17/2009 |
| 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 White | 4/16/2009 |
| 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 Elliot | 4/15/2009 |
| 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 Judgment | 4/13/2009 |
| 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 posted | 4/12/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| SDA | 4/10/2009 |
| 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 probation | 4/5/2009 |
| 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 Israel | 4/2/2009 |
| 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 white | 4/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| SDA | 3/31/2009 |
| 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 Will | 3/31/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| SDA | 3/31/2009 |
| 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 glasses | 3/29/2009 |
| 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 Sunday | 3/25/2009 |
| 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 16 | 3/25/2009 |
| 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 Convenant | 3/23/2009 |
| 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 4 | 3/21/2009 |
| 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 commandments | 3/21/2009 |
| 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 Sabbath | 3/20/2009 |
| 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 hearts | 3/17/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Prophecy | 3/17/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Prophecy | 3/16/2009 |
| 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 church | 3/16/2009 |
| 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 laws | 3/16/2009 |
| 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 Commandments | 3/13/2009 |
| 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 prostitute | 3/13/2009 |
| 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 Laws | 3/10/2009 |
| 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 laws | 3/10/2009 |
| 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. 4:21-31 | 3/7/2009 |
| 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, ... | |
| Sabbath | 3/4/2009 |
| 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 God | 3/3/2009 |
| 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 KEEPING | 3/1/2009 |
| 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: Marcia | 2/26/2009 |
| 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 people | 2/26/2009 |
| 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 Genesis | 2/24/2009 |
| 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 Genesis | 2/23/2009 |
| 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 15:39-40 | 2/23/2009 |
| 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 angels | 2/22/2009 |
| 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 Church | 2/21/2009 |
| 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 Church | 2/20/2009 |
| 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 disobedient | 2/20/2009 |
| 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 Sabbath | 2/19/2009 |
| 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 Sabbath | 2/19/2009 |
| 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 commandments | 2/16/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sabbath | 2/16/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sabbath | 2/14/2009 |
| 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 Christ | 2/14/2009 |
| 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 friend | 2/14/2009 |
| 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 future | 2/13/2009 |
| 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 valid | 2/13/2009 |
| 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 24 | 2/12/2009 |
| 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 SDA | 2/12/2009 |
| 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 times | 2/11/2009 |
| 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. 4:13 | 2/8/2009 |
| 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. 4:13 | 2/8/2009 |
| 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 Covenant | 2/6/2009 |
| 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 Covenant | 2/6/2009 |
| 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 law | 2/6/2009 |
| 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 freewoman | 2/5/2009 |
| 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 Prophets | 2/5/2009 |
| 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 law | 2/4/2009 |
| 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 freewoman | 2/4/2009 |
| 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 law | 2/4/2009 |
| 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 2Cor3 | 2/2/2009 |
| 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 2Cor3 | 2/2/2009 |
| 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 Covenant | 2/2/2009 |
| 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 Covenant | 2/1/2009 |
| 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 law | 1/31/2009 |
| 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 law | 1/30/2009 |
| 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 Covenant | 1/29/2009 |
| 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. 3 | 1/26/2009 |
| 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 Jews | 1/25/2009 |
| 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 eternal | 1/25/2009 |
| 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 Jews | 1/24/2009 |
| 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 NT | 1/23/2009 |
| 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 funeral | 1/22/2009 |
| 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 God | 1/21/2009 |
| 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. 5:19 | 1/21/2009 |
| 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. 3:31 | 1/21/2009 |
| 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 - addendum | 1/19/2009 |
| 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 God | 1/17/2009 |
| 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 Sleep | 1/17/2009 |
| 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 666 | 1/16/2009 |
| 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 666 | 1/15/2009 |
| 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 Law | 1/13/2009 |
| 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 Sin | 1/6/2009 |
| 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 Covenant | 1/6/2009 |
| 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 God | 1/6/2009 |
| 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 Coms | 1/5/2009 |
| 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 Israel | 1/5/2009 |
| 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 heaven | 1/5/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sabbath | 1/4/2009 |
| 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 Lawgiver | 1/4/2009 |
| 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 heart | 1/4/2009 |
| 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 covenant | 1/4/2009 |
| 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 5:3 | 1/3/2009 |
| 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. 10:16 | 1/3/2009 |
| 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 Jews | 1/2/2009 |
| 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 holy | 1/1/2009 |
| 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 14:5 | 12/31/2008 |
| 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 creation | 12/30/2008 |
| 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 keeping | 12/30/2008 |
| 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. 29:1 | 12/28/2008 |
| 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 dead | 12/27/2008 |
| 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 dead | 12/27/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| sabbath | 12/26/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| sabbath | 12/24/2008 |
| 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's | 12/21/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| sabbath | 12/20/2008 |
| 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 Ordinance | 12/20/2008 |
| 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 Sunday | 12/18/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sabbath | 12/15/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sabbath | 12/13/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| contraceptives | 12/12/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sabbath | 12/12/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| sinner | 12/12/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| sinner | 12/11/2008 |
| 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 SDAs | 12/4/2008 |
| 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 Sabbath | 11/27/2008 |
| 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 binding | 11/26/2008 |
| 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 Sabbath | 11/23/2008 |
| 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 day | 11/21/2008 |
| 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 church | 11/20/2008 |
| 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 church | 11/19/2008 |
| 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 church | 11/19/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Quest | 11/17/2008 |
| 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 shadow | 11/16/2008 |
| 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 SUNDAY | 11/11/2008 |
| 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 Sinai | 11/10/2008 |
| 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 QUESTIONS | 11/8/2008 |
| 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 Sabbath | 11/8/2008 |
| 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 spirit | 11/7/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| adventists | 11/6/2008 |
| 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 QUESTIONS | 11/6/2008 |
| 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 christians | 10/31/2008 |
| 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 commandments | 10/29/2008 |
| 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 26:5 | 10/29/2008 |
| 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 Jesus | 10/24/2008 |
| 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 Commandment | 10/18/2008 |
| 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 Nonsense | 10/9/2008 |
| 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 Sabbath | 10/8/2008 |
| 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 two | 9/25/2008 |
| 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 information | 9/25/2008 |
| 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 Judgment | 9/21/2008 |
| 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 egypt | 9/18/2008 |
| 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 11 | 9/18/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| sabbath | 9/13/2008 |
| 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 Commandments | 9/13/2008 |
| 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 fellowship | 9/11/2008 |
| 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. ... | |
| Sabbath | 9/11/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| sabbath | 9/11/2008 |
| 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 Narrow | 9/9/2008 |
| 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 Horn | 9/4/2008 |
| 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 Protestants | 9/1/2008 |
| 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 SDA | 8/31/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Anthony | 8/28/2008 |
| 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 Earthquake | 8/23/2008 |
| 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 us | 8/15/2008 |
| 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 Death | 8/12/2008 |
| 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 Door | 8/8/2008 |
| 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 today | 7/26/2008 |
| 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 God | 7/23/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Baptism | 7/20/2008 |
| 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 works | 7/19/2008 |
| 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 works | 7/18/2008 |
| 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 Keeping | 7/16/2008 |
| 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 Keeping | 7/15/2008 |
| 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). ... | |
| SDA | 6/21/2008 |
| 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 Law | 6/21/2008 |
| 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 Creation | 6/18/2008 |
| 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 Moses | 6/18/2008 |
| 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 Sunday | 6/17/2008 |
| 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 pass | 6/14/2008 |
| 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 Keeping | 6/10/2008 |
| 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 Keeping | 6/7/2008 |
| 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 Jewelry | 5/25/2008 |
| 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 24:20 | 5/25/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| hi | 5/23/2008 |
| 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 again | 5/21/2008 |
| 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 5:17-18 | 5/21/2008 |
| 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 SDA | 5/18/2008 |
| 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 Church | 5/17/2008 |
| 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 31 | 5/15/2008 |
| 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 Sabbath | 5/14/2008 |
| 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 evidence | 5/13/2008 |
| 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 Sabbath | 5/12/2008 |
| 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 White | 5/8/2008 |
| 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 Message | 4/28/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| salvation | 4/18/2008 |
| 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 food | 4/17/2008 |
| 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 Sabbath | 4/15/2008 |
| 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 covenant | 4/15/2008 |
| 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 Bible | 4/15/2008 |
| 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 Bible | 4/14/2008 |
| 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 explanation | 4/13/2008 |
| 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 Theory | 4/13/2008 |
| 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 commandments | 4/13/2008 |
| 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 wanderings | 4/12/2008 |
| 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 Sabbath | 4/11/2008 |
| 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 covenant | 4/9/2008 |
| 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 Adventists | 4/9/2008 |
| 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 wanderings | 4/9/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| sabbath | 4/4/2008 |
| 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 wanderings | 4/4/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sabbath | 4/4/2008 |
| 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 conferences | 4/3/2008 |
| 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 9:5 | 4/1/2008 |
| 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 & Sabbath | 3/30/2008 |
| 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 Sabbath | 3/29/2008 |
| 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 & Sabbath | 3/28/2008 |
| 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 9:5 | 3/27/2008 |
| 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 White | 3/25/2008 |
| 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 Response | 3/25/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sabbath | 3/24/2008 |
| 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 White | 3/24/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| vegitarians | 3/22/2008 |
| 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.com | 3/22/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sabbath | 3/21/2008 |
| 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 Sabbath | 3/19/2008 |
| 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 Sabbath | 3/18/2008 |
| 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 sabbath | 3/17/2008 |
| 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 Minority | 3/8/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| questions | 3/8/2008 |
| 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 7 | 3/7/2008 |
| 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 Sabbath | 3/2/2008 |
| 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 Sabbath | 3/2/2008 |
| 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 Tradition | 2/26/2008 |
| 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 Tradition | 2/26/2008 |
| 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 Tradition | 2/24/2008 |
| 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 worship | 2/23/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| diffence | 2/21/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Images | 2/18/2008 |
| 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 Commandment | 2/18/2008 |
| 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 church | 2/16/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sabbath | 2/16/2008 |
| 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 Commandment | 2/16/2008 |
| 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 Was | 2/15/2008 |
| 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 church | 2/13/2008 |
| 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 Church | 2/10/2008 |
| 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 dead | 2/10/2008 |
| 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 dead | 2/7/2008 |
| 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 question | 2/3/2008 |
| 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 question | 2/2/2008 |
| 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 church | 2/1/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sabbath | 2/1/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| sabbath | 1/31/2008 |
| 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 death | 1/26/2008 |
| 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 rest | 1/19/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Scripture | 1/12/2008 |
| 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, ... | |
| Scripture | 1/11/2008 |
| 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 Sabbath | 1/10/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sabbath | 1/6/2008 |
| 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 Law | 12/30/2007 |
| 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 Law | 12/19/2007 |
| 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 dead | 12/13/2007 |
| 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 tattoos | 12/10/2007 |
| 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 Judgement | 12/6/2007 |
| 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 White | 11/25/2007 |
| 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 faith | 11/22/2007 |
| 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 all | 11/22/2007 |
| 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 all | 11/21/2007 |
| 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 education | 11/8/2007 |
| 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 Question | 11/4/2007 |
| 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 Sabbath | 11/4/2007 |
| 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 Sabbath | 11/4/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| religion | 11/4/2007 |
| 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 Question | 11/3/2007 |
| 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 Sabbath | 11/3/2007 |
| 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 COVENAT | 10/27/2007 |
| 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 Chhristians | 10/24/2007 |
| 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 Chhristians | 10/23/2007 |
| 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 Chhristians | 10/22/2007 |
| 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 Sabbaths | 10/22/2007 |
| 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 Law | 10/16/2007 |
| 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 Law | 10/15/2007 |
| 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/Sabbath | 10/12/2007 |
| 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 sabbath | 10/11/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| church | 10/6/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| Salvation | 9/30/2007 |
| 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-SDA | 9/28/2007 |
| 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 hearts | 9/25/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sabbath | 9/22/2007 |
| 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 Resurrection | 9/15/2007 |
| 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 4:9 | 9/11/2007 |
| 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 11 | 9/9/2007 |
| 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 Martha | 9/6/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| harassement | 9/3/2007 |
| 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 Change | 9/3/2007 |
| 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 Sabbath | 9/2/2007 |
| 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 Law | 9/1/2007 |
| 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 Sabbath | 8/28/2007 |
| 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 me | 8/26/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| SABBATH | 8/25/2007 |
| 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 Church | 8/25/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| Questions | 8/24/2007 |
| 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 Bible | 8/23/2007 |
| 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 Bible | 8/23/2007 |
| 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. 14:5 | 8/21/2007 |
| 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 Beast | 8/11/2007 |
| 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 Revelation | 7/30/2007 |
| 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 2:3 | 7/7/2007 |
| 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 Sabbath | 7/4/2007 |
| 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 Sabbath | 6/28/2007 |
| 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 Sabbath | 6/27/2007 |
| 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 Sabbath | 6/26/2007 |
| 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 Sabbath | 6/22/2007 |
| 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 need | 6/14/2007 |
| 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 Man | 6/13/2007 |
| 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 58 | 6/10/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| sabbath | 6/3/2007 |
| 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 hospitals | 5/17/2007 |
| 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 person | 5/15/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| mark | 5/15/2007 |
| 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/SDA | 4/21/2007 |
| 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. ... | |
| Foods | 4/20/2007 |
| 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 Sunday | 4/11/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| torah | 4/7/2007 |
| 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 Sabbath | 4/7/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| baptism | 3/22/2007 |
| 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 Commandments | 3/16/2007 |
| 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 Covenant | 3/13/2007 |
| 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 Covenant | 3/12/2007 |
| 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 Covenant | 3/10/2007 |
| 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 Sunday | 2/23/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| EGW | 2/21/2007 |
| 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 Commandments | 2/18/2007 |
| 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 Sabbath | 2/15/2007 |
| 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 hierarchy | 2/10/2007 |
| 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' Return | 2/9/2007 |
| 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' ... | |
| suicide | 2/7/2007 |
| 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 2 | 2/1/2007 |
| 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 sda | 1/29/2007 |
| 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 response | 1/21/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| EGW | 1/4/2007 |
| 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 Sabbath | 12/31/2006 |
| 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 2:34 | 12/30/2006 |
| 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's | 12/30/2006 |
| 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's | 12/26/2006 |
| 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 advent | 12/23/2006 |
| 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 Keeping | 12/21/2006 |
| 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 White | 12/19/2006 |
| 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 job | 12/7/2006 |
| 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 Response | 12/2/2006 |
| 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 Sinai | 12/1/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sabbath | 11/27/2006 |
| 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 Beast | 11/14/2006 |
| 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 Beast | 11/10/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sabbath | 10/31/2006 |
| 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 Commandments | 10/30/2006 |
| 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 Sabbath | 10/27/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sabbath | 10/27/2006 |
| 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 Covenant | 10/27/2006 |
| 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 Covenant | 10/25/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sabbath | 10/25/2006 |
| 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 SDAs | 10/21/2006 |
| 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 change | 10/19/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| 10/8/2006 | |
| 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 Sabbath | 9/25/2006 |
| 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 faith | 9/22/2006 |
| 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 faith | 9/22/2006 |
| 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 faith | 9/21/2006 |
| 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 Moses | 9/14/2006 |
| 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 7 | 9/13/2006 |
| 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 Sal | 9/12/2006 |
| 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 christ | 9/6/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sabbath | 9/1/2006 |
| 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 White | 9/1/2006 |
| 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 mankind | 8/27/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| marriage | 8/18/2006 |
| 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 God | 8/15/2006 |
| 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 end | 8/13/2006 |
| 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. 2 | 8/7/2006 |
| 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 Sunday | 8/5/2006 |
| 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 worship | 8/3/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| The | 8/1/2006 |
| 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 Beast | 7/31/2006 |
| 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 White | 7/31/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| Commandments | 7/3/2006 |
| 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 Law | 7/2/2006 |
| 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 2 | 6/29/2006 |
| 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 SDA | 6/29/2006 |
| 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/Commandmentshello | 6/26/2006 |
| 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 Commandments | 6/26/2006 |
| 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 Commandments | 6/25/2006 |
| 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 Commandments | 6/25/2006 |
| 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 commandments | 6/24/2006 |
| 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 Sinai | 6/23/2006 |
| 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 Sinai | 6/22/2006 |
| 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 Commandment | 6/22/2006 |
| 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 Day | 6/20/2006 |
| 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 1:10 | 6/19/2006 |
| 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 Commandments | 6/19/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sabbath | 6/19/2006 |
| 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 Commandments | 6/18/2006 |
| 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 Commandments | 6/18/2006 |
| 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 church | 6/18/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sabbath | 6/17/2006 |
| 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 abolished | 6/16/2006 |
| 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 Moses | 6/12/2006 |
| 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 Sabbath | 6/6/2006 |
| 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 / Calendar | 6/4/2006 |
| 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 keeping | 6/3/2006 |
| 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 keeping | 6/1/2006 |
| 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 truth | 5/30/2006 |
| 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 observance | 5/27/2006 |
| 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 covenant | 5/24/2006 |
| 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 Question | 5/17/2006 |
| 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 Sabbath | 5/15/2006 |
| 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 Testament | 5/13/2006 |
| 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 You | 5/8/2006 |
| 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 Commandment | 5/7/2006 |
| 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 Commandment | 5/6/2006 |
| 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 Sal | 5/3/2006 |
| 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 Church | 5/2/2006 |
| 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 Day | 5/2/2006 |
| 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 Foods | 5/1/2006 |
| 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 Covenant | 4/28/2006 |
| 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 church | 4/25/2006 |
| 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 commandments | 4/25/2006 |
| 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 Commandments | 4/24/2006 |
| 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 sabbath | 4/22/2006 |
| 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 Earthquake | 4/15/2006 |
| 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 church | 4/14/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sin | 4/1/2006 |
| 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 keeping | 4/1/2006 |
| 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 Sabbath | 3/23/2006 |
| 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 Sabbath | 3/15/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| salvation | 3/7/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| Orion | 3/4/2006 |
| 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 Bible | 2/27/2006 |
| 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 White | 2/27/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sabbath | 1/31/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sabbath | 1/20/2006 |
| 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 Commandments | 1/18/2006 |
| 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 Commandments | 1/17/2006 |
| 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 Sunday | 1/15/2006 |
| 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 Commandments | 1/12/2006 |
| 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 Commandments | 1/11/2006 |
| 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 Commandments | 1/9/2006 |
| 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 True | 1/8/2006 |
| 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 Sunday | 1/5/2006 |
| 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 Sabbath | 1/5/2006 |
| 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 sports | 12/27/2005 |
| 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 ashamed | 12/19/2005 |
| 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 White | 11/26/2005 |
| 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 Law | 11/9/2005 |
| 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 Laws | 10/22/2005 |
| 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 Sabbath | 10/13/2005 |
| 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 SDA | 9/4/2005 |
| 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 ... | |
| Question | 8/17/2005 |
| 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 ... | |
| Hell | 6/28/2005 |
| 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 address | 6/26/2005 |
| 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 Dead | 6/26/2005 |
| 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 4 | 6/16/2005 |
| 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 ... | |
| rebaptism | 6/3/2005 |
| 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 inquiry | 5/10/2005 |
| 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 Sabbath | 4/22/2005 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sabbath | 4/15/2005 |
| 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 ... | |
| sabbath | 3/21/2005 |
| 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. ... | |
| sabbath | 3/19/2005 |
| 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 ... | |
| sabbath | 3/17/2005 |
| 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 understanding | 3/15/2005 |
| 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 prediction | 3/12/2005 |
| 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 life | 3/10/2005 |
| 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 Day | 2/21/2005 |
| 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 Time | 2/15/2005 |
| 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 dead | 2/12/2005 |
| 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 ... | |
| denominations | 2/1/2005 |
| 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 Judgment | 1/30/2005 |
| 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 ... | |
| FYI | 1/28/2005 |
| 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 veil | 1/23/2005 |
| 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 Sin | 1/20/2005 |
| 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 SDA | 12/24/2004 |
| 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 relations | 12/24/2004 |
| 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 Dead | 12/19/2004 |
| 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 insight | 12/13/2004 |
| 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 sins | 12/5/2004 |
| 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 destiny | 12/3/2004 |
| 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 Jesus | 12/2/2004 |
| 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 epilepsy | 11/30/2004 |
| 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 doubts | 11/25/2004 |
| 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 end | 11/21/2004 |
| 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 teachings | 11/21/2004 |
| 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 one | 11/20/2004 |
| 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 future | 11/19/2004 |
| 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 White | 11/17/2004 |
| 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 church | 11/16/2004 |
| 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 ... | |
| FYI | 11/10/2004 |
| 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 future | 11/4/2004 |
| 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 one | 11/2/2004 |
| 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 8:31-37 | 10/29/2004 |
| 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 in | 10/23/2004 |
| 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 learn | 10/22/2004 |
| 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 this | 10/21/2004 |
| 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 day | 10/17/2004 |
| 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 Jews | 10/16/2004 |
| 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 Moses | 10/11/2004 |
| 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 fact | 10/10/2004 |
| 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 Program | 10/7/2004 |
| 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 lying | 10/2/2004 |
| 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 injury | 9/30/2004 |
| 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 Sabbath | 9/21/2004 |
| 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 testimony | 9/20/2004 |
| 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 testimony | 9/20/2004 |
| 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 teaches | 9/18/2004 |
| 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. 10:4 | 9/16/2004 |
| 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 Standard | 9/15/2004 |
| 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 Sabbath | 9/11/2004 |
| 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 Theology | 9/10/2004 |
| 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 learn | 9/9/2004 |
| 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 Sal | 9/9/2004 |
| 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 t | |