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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Thief on the cross, | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: Lord told the thief that, the thief will be in paradise on the same day. But we read that Lord dint ... A: Paradise was in the center of the earth. This is where the believers went before Jesus changed all ... | |
| tribulation time-frame | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: In Rev. 2:10 I understand that it is referring to the 10-year period of persecution of the Smyrna ... A: To understand the Book of Revelation we must see the timeline given in chapter 1. Revelation 1:19 ... | |
| Marvel Comics Fiction Characters | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: Hopefully all is well with you. With a recent new Movie from Hollywood coming out based on the ... A: I must commend you on your sensitivity to making sure that what you do honors GOd and will not harm ... | |
| parying | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: How do you learn to pray? A: I am so sorry for my late response.I could go through all the theological stuff about the different ... | |
| Biblical interpretations | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: I have been studying sacred texts recently and after some theological reading I have more questions ... A: I am sorry for my tardy response. THe Bible is central to true faith. It is important to note that ... | |
| Jeus Vs. MIchael part 2 | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: I am very surprise to hear that you have never heard this sda's belief on Michael the archangel ... A: Although this is a new area to me, as I read the SDA view on this, it is clear that they still ... | |
| Jesus Vs. michael | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: What are your thoughts on Michael the archangel being Jesus or just another name for him as the ... A: I am very sorry, but in my four years of experience planting a church among SDA folks, I never ... | |
| KJV Bibles | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: I like your Bible based answers. They certainly disprove SDAism and their law keeping salvation by ... A: I believe that the King James Bible comes from perfectly preserved original language manuscripts. ... | |
| Helen White | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: A friend of my visited a SDA and told me about Helen White being a prophet. Why is it that this is ... A: I believe you are right to be concerned. Anyone who claims to be a prophet on this side of the ... | |
| Is THE Sabbath still Valid? | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: Now this is confusing! Should we Or should we not obey God's commandments as stated in 2 John 1:6, ... A: I will answer you the best I can, but I do not want to argue. We must simply look at what the Bible ... | |
| divorce and remarriage | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: I am a Seventh Day Adventist and have been ever since I was born. Right now I am having a ... A: If you want to follow the Bible, there are only two reasons that a person who has been divorced can ... | |
| on 1 thessalonians 4:14 | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: What does it mean if we believe that Jesus died and rose again,even so God will bring with Him those ... A: Actually people go directly to heaven right after death... it is just that they are in heaven in ... | |
| fornication | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm in love with a married pastor. It hasn't gotten sexual but he says he loves me too. Says he was ... A: I am so sorry that you have been mixed up with a man like this. There are several things you must ... | |
| abortions | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: There is noway you can justify or explain away the fact the sda hospitals world wide preform ... A: I was shocked to find from your question that SDA hopitals do choose to murder unborn babies. I am ... | |
| SDA | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I have sister brought up in a bible believing church. Now she is divorced and dating a man who is ... A: The Bible is clear that a born again believer should not marry one who is not. 2 Corinthians ... | |
| biblical evidence | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: I was raised SDA, but I have recently come to realize that not everything they teach is correct. I ... A: I am so sorry for my late response. I preached a message a while ago on the Sabbath day that should ... | |
| SDA wife | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: How to make my wife understand SDA is a cult & their doctrines (esp. on E WHITE) are not right ? it ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. First and foremost you need to use scripture with love. ... | |
| Seventh-Day Adventists & Tattoos | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: I recently turned 18 years old and was highly considering getting a tattoo. It would be of tribal ... A: There are a few things to consider when making a decision of this nature: 1. What does the Bible ... | |
| the Law | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: What does Romans 8:2 mean? - For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free ... A: It is important to get this verse in its context. Romans 8:1-4 There is therefore now no ... | |
| Sin | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: according to the Bible and not your interpretation, what is the definition of sin? A: I will answer this according to your request. I will just use the Bible. If you wish to have more ... | |
| Denomination | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: What is your denominational background to list yourself as an expert about Seventh-day Adventists? A: I am sure that as you read my answers and see that I do not agree with SDA teaching, one would ... | |
| Adventists | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: Could you tell me what is wrong with Adventist beliefs? ANSWER: Hi Geni, Thank you for this ... A: I am sorry but I cannot answer a who battery of questions that require detailed explanation in one ... | |
| Adventists | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: Could you tell me what is wrong with Adventist beliefs? A: In America we can believe any way we choose. In that realm, there is nothing wrong with SDA ... | |
| The Mark of the Beast | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: In a recent answer you mentioned "the mark of the beast". On this site that seems to be equivalent ... A: When looking at the Bible, if the plain sense makes sense, then seek no other nonsense. Let us see ... | |
| rapture | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: you responded to a question about the rapture about which i am not clear on. if the rapture is ... A: I do believe that the church will be raptured before the tribulation, but that does not mean that ... | |
| The Ten Commandment/New Testament | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: I read from this site the following statement: "Frank wrote at 2010-04-16 09:20:32 The expert ... A: First of all, if people broke God's ceremonial laws in the Old Testament, they were killed... ... | |
| The Ten Commandment/New Testament | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I read from this site the following statement: "Frank wrote at 2010-04-16 09:20:32 The expert ... A: I cannot say why in the world someone would say that all the laws are the same. Clearly there are ... | |
| Rock/metal | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: A pleasant good night to you Pastor.I want to know why should rock/ metal music which was invented ... A: You asked me to evaluate it. It certainly sounds like some things I have heard preachers repeat ... | |
| Help me? | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: What must I believe? http://www.adventist.org/beliefs/fundamental/index.html 1) S.D.A. holds the ... A: Anytime that someone's beliefs contradict scripture and the teaching of Jesus, then we know that ... | |
| Rock/metal | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: A pleasant good night to you Pastor.I want to know why should rock/ metal music which was invented ... A: I am so glad that you asked it! First of all, there is only one creator in the universe... that is ... | |
| christian rock/metal | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: What is wrong with christian metal music i am a member of the SDA church and i like rock and metal ... A: There are several Biblical references to the fact that believers are given a "new song" when they ... | |
| At a loss | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I am a baptized SDA, recently I read that the ministry I am most suited for is the intersection of ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. I am afraid that these folks may have been infected with the ... | |
| error | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I have for quite sometime been listening to the 3abn radio program,.. and enjoy much of it in ... A: You are absolutely right! God has not done away with His people, Israel. You are absolutely right ... | |
| My Marriage | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: good morning, both me and wife are SDA and love our faith very much. however we both have different ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. I believe that you and your wife do need counselling. I do ... | |
| witnessing to a "backslidden" SDA | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: I know a guy at work that seems like he is really seeking but I think that his objections to the SDA ... A: I am not sure where to start. Has he stopped going to church all together? Perhaps he needs to ... | |
| Persecution | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I and a part of my family are going through a very terrible cycle of apparently demonic inspired ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. I believe that it is time for you to fight with the weapons ... | |
| Only live by every word | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: If man can only live by every word that proceeded from the mouth of God. Why did Rome take this ... A: There is no problem with telling the same story from different perspectives like the 4 Gospels did. ... | |
| Only live by every word | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: If man can only live by every word that proceeded from the mouth of God. Why did Rome take this ... A: Galatians 1:6-9 6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of ... | |
| God's Law | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I’m searching for a certain denomination and was hoping that by contacting you, you could help me in ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. I believe that the denomination you are looking for would ... | |
| Only live by every word | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: If man can only live by every word that proceeded from the mouth of God. Why did Rome take this ... A: I am not sure what in the world you were quoting, but the King James Bible, which comes from the ... | |
| unclean animals | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: Pr. Don thanks for answering my previous question. Is it OK for Adventists to keep unclean animals ... A: I am glad for your spirit of submission that I see in this question. The Bible does not forbid the ... | |
| marriage after fornification | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I am a young lady with at his early child had a child. now I am an adventist and I serve and love my ... A: I praisse God that He forgives and totally restores! Look at the kind of people that GOd says will ... | |
| Adventist beliefs regarding Jews | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: Before you went on vacation I asked you, as an Adventist pastor, what your denomination teaches ... A: I believe that we will need to agree to disagree, but I will give a few more details and reasons to ... | |
| Adventist beliefs regarding Jews | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: Before you went on vacation I asked you, as an Adventist pastor, what your denomination teaches ... A: There is a simple answer and a more detailed answer. I will start with a simple one. When Jesus ... | |
| Adventist beliefs regarding Jews | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: Before you went on vacation I asked you, as an Adventist pastor, what your denomination teaches ... A: I am sorry for the confusion. I am an expert on what the Bible says, but I am not SDA. I know ... | |
| why is one of you expert on the seventh day against it?? | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: decided to give my life to jesus which was a year ago. i am only seventeen but i feel the need to ... A: I am sorry for my very late response. I am not sure what question you want me to answer, but I will ... | |
| Mrs. Ellen G. white | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: who is mrs. ellen g. white, how the Seventh-Day Adventist Church claim for mrs. white? is she is a ... A: EG White claimed to be a modern era prophet. She claimed to receive direct revelation from God and ... | |
| desiring to work for Lord in the ministry | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: First Iam a baptized SDA.Ilove the Lord and the body of christ so much.I'm called and gifted to ... A: I am very sorry about my very late response. When I pastored a church in Walla Walla Washington, I ... | |
| marriage | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: will there be marriage on the new earth? A: We do know that those of us who will be resurrected will not marry because our glorified bodies will ... | |
| Soul sleep | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: What would a Seventh-Day Adventist tell Saint Justin Martyr, a second-century Christian martyr who ... A: I think that you make a great point. I do not know specifically how they would respond, because I ... | |
| infidelity in the marriage/divorce | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I was baptized in to the SDA church at the age of 14 and as an adult i strayed for several reasons. ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. There are some very serious issues that cannot be ignored. ... | |
| Sunday vs. Saturday Debate | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: Right now there is a debate on allexperts about why Christians worship on Sunday and not Saturday. ... A: I could give you a very detailed answer as to why I do not keep the Sabbath, but go to church on ... | |
| The Messiah's name | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: Where did we get the name "Jesus" from? A: Jesus is from the Hebrew Yesheua which means savior. It is what God told Joseph to call the ... | |
| sabbath | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I are seeking the truth as from the Bible. We agree with most teachings of the SDA. As ... A: This is an issue that brings much emotion and confustion. It is true that God never changed the ... | |
| Hell – Follow up | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: Pastor Don, You actually believe that God allows non believers to be tormented in Hell for ... A: It is important to evaluate truth based on the Word of God, not based on our finite sense of ... | |
| hell | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: adventists believe that hell doesn't exist but in 1Peter 3:18-20 states For Christ died for sins ... A: Yes I am agreeing with you. I am not an SDA. I am an expert on SDA religion and on the Bible. If ... | |
| hell | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: adventists believe that hell doesn't exist but in 1Peter 3:18-20 states For Christ died for sins ... A: You are absolutely right! Hell exists and those without Christ will go there forever. If the ... | |
| Bible Texts toSupport Sabbath Observance | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: A friend of mine is interested in knowing more about the sabbath. That is whether it is still ... A: Here are some verses I would list, but you may want to get a list from someone else too. Here are ... | |
| Prophecy | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: You stated in a answer that "in the last chapter of the Bible, God warns us that no one should add ... A: Joel was speaking of the prophetic power that was unleashed on the Day of Penticost, before the ... | |
| 2nd Elijah | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: Jesus said in Mat 17:10-11 "I will send Elijah to restore all things" this is going to happen ... A: Yes I believe that the two witnesses will come during Daniel's 70th week, the seven years of ... | |
| Adventist | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I have been reading through some of the questions that people have asked you and the responses you ... A: FIrst of all, just because men and women have different functions because they were designed ... | |
| Spiritual Jews | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: Are we Spiritual Jews or Gentiles. Explain what Gal 3:28-29 mean. Thank You ANSWER: Hi Sharron, ... A: We are saved by grace through faith alone. If there was anything we could do to earn heaven, then ... | |
| Adventist | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: I have been reading through some of the questions that people have asked you and the responses you ... A: To be fair the SDA folks I know believe very sincerely that they are following the Bible. This is ... | |
| Many | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: I was just born in that religion and that is why i am a Luthern. And i just have many questions ... A: You are about to start on a very important journey, the quest for personal religious belief. I ... | |
| Spiritual Jews | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: Are we Spiritual Jews or Gentiles. Explain what Gal 3:28-29 mean. Thank You A: Let us first look at these verses in context: Galatians 3:24-29 24 Wherefore the law was our ... | |
| Bit confused | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: It's a bit confusing to me that you would study SDA theology for so many years but not be an SDA. ... A: If you want strictly SDA propoganda, than clearly I am not your man. If you want to know what the ... | |
| Ellen White and SDA blindness | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: I believe that Ellen White was a false prophet. The evidence is all over the internet, for example ... A: I tend to agree with you about Ellen White. I spent 4 years in Walla Walla, Washington. THe ... | |
| Racism | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: Why does the leaders of the the SDA church uses terms white conference, black conference, Spanish ... A: I believe that you make a great point and expose a major weakness in the SDA doctrine. James 2:9 9 ... | |
| Remember the Sabbath | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: We Seventh-day Adventists believe that when God said "Remember the Sabbath" he really meant for us ... A: God sanctified the Sabbath in Genesis 2, but he did it to Himself. No one was there when He did. ... | |
| holidays | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: "After studying the origins of christmas,easter,thanksgiving and alot of other holidays,i found them ... A: I strongly suggest that you study Romans 14 and 1 Corinthians 10 for yourself. These chapetrs have ... | |
| divorce and pastoral ministry | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: Can a divorced man be a pastor, or can he even preach in the church? Thanks for your prompt answer. ... A: 1 Timothy 3:2 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good ... | |
| Jesus worked on the Sabbath? | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: Could you please tell me where it says that Jesus worked on the Sabbath? (aside from healing on the ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. The Bible actually SAYS that Jesus broke the Sabbath. John ... | |
| The Bibel & SDA | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I am born-Again & believe the Bible is the last say on every thing. But to preach SDA guys I need to ... A: I could write books in order to answer your question. Let me show you some notes from a message I ... | |
| SDA doctrine | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: Since you have spent 6 years study SDA doctrine can you briefly explain the strange Investigative ... A: Investigative Judgment came to be after SDA folks were disappointed when Jesus did not come back on ... | |
| Col. 2 & Rom. 14 | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: According to your interpretation Col. 2 says that we should not judge concerning Sabbath days (all ... A: Ok, THank you so much for this follow up. I did not understand your question. I do not judge the ... | |
| Col. 2 & Rom. 14 | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: According to your interpretation Col. 2 says that we should not judge concerning Sabbath days (all ... A: Adventists do not hold that the Sabbath has been nailed to the cross as the Bible says it has. They ... | |
| Col. 2:14 | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: How do I explain to an Adventist friend that Col. 2:14 refers to the Sabbath of the Ten Commandments ... A: There are two different kinds of Sabbath days, the feast Sabbaths, and the weekly Sabbath days. ... | |
| christmas | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: I am an adventist for 4 months now. I am confused about christmas. I know that Jesus's birthday was ... A: Inanimate objects do not have evil attached to them. Just because 4000 years ago some pagan used a ... | |
| seventh-day adventishts | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: what church do you belong to? Baptist, catholic, methods? Why are you studying the seventh-day ... A: I am a Baptist, but first and foremost, I believe the Bible. My expertese is in what the Bible ... | |
| Sabbath | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: the Sabbath commandment that was given only to the Israelites as a special sign between them and ... A: Yes, there is no Sabbath to observe, because it was nailed to the cross, as I stated before. I am ... | |
| Sabbath | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: the Sabbath commandment that was given only to the Israelites as a special sign between them and ... A: I AGREE WITH YOU! AMEN! You made a great argument. We also have a very clear statement about the ... | |
| Couple Bible Questions | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: First thank you for taking the time to answer questions. What do you believe these two passages ... A: Genesis 2:7 is simply a re-stating of Gen 1:26-28. Moses is telling us some more details about how ... | |
| What is "finished"? | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: What did Jesus mean when he said, "It is finished" in John 19:30? Thank you for your time, Len A: I could write an entire book answering this, but I will answer it as simple as you asked it. Jesus ... | |
| i,m troubled as an adventist | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: pleasee,as an adventist when i came across this passage, i was troubld.Romans14:1-8.when i went ... A: I am not an Adventist, but I usually know how to answer SDA questions from the Bible. Let us look ... | |
| lost? | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: How often can one be saved and then not?Does one have to be "apostate"for years,months,weeks to be ... A: Salvation comes as you come to God by faith alone without works. Rom 5:1 Therefore being justified ... | |
| god | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: where you stand in the confusion about God and jesus . which one precede the other A: THe Bible tells that God the Father and God the Son, Jesus both existed for eternity past. Niether ... | |
| Divorce | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: I am writing from Croatia to ask for a little advice for I would like to try to live my life to the ... A: I am sorry for what you are going through. It sounds like if he is already on the internet telling ... | |
| The 10 Commandments and The Secret Rapture | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: I was raised a SDA and met a Beautiful Church of God girl and feel in love head over heels but at ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. The Sabbath was never changed from Saturday to Sunday... but ... | |
| The Commandments | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: So Brother Don Carpenter , if the law/ten commandments is done away with: why don't you steal, why ... A: I do not keep the ten commandments, but I do follow the moral laws of God. The commandments that ... | |
| TITHE | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: Pastor, I want to believe that the issue of tithing came to existence because of the tribe of ... A: I could spend a long time on each question, but I will try to answer them briefly. Not everyone ... | |
| Answering questions on SDA's | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: How are you able to answer questions that SDA have if you have no understanding of them. Yes to do ... A: I understand your concern. I am an avid student of the Bible. I happen to be a Baptist. I can ... | |
| a widow | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: I am 18 years old and have recently become a widow, I am not baptized but do call myself a seventh ... A: Jesus was asked the same kinds of questions and this was his response: Mat 22:23 The same day came ... | |
| armageddon | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: Don, The sda teach that after the rapture...the remaining people on Earth will all be destroyed ... A: THere are several views of this passage. I believe that this seperation is something that takes ... | |
| armageddon | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: Don, The sda teach that after the rapture...the remaining people on Earth will all be destroyed ... A: I believe that this seperation takes place on the old earth after Daniel's 70th week, and just ... | |
| armageddon | 5/11/2008 |
| Q: Don, The sda teach that after the rapture...the remaining people on Earth will all be destroyed ... A: I am sorry for this late response. The Bible teaches that after the rapture there will be 7 years ... | |
| Studying a law degree in labour relation! | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: sir i am student who is currently about to finish a degree in human capital and marketing these year ... A: There are several things you must consider as you approach this decision: 1. Will my new career ... | |
| God | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: i am struggling with several things about God and religion as a whole. I hope you can assist. why ... A: You have some very interesting questions. One could write volumes on this subject. In fact they ... | |
| Clean and unclean food | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: Why do Adventists claim some foods are "unclean" when Jesus declares, "Are you thus without ... A: You make a great point! Not only does Jesus say that, but Paul warns about anyone that would tell ... | |
| Alcohol | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: Is there a verse in the Bible that tells you to abstain from all alcohol? I have not yet found one. ... A: THere are many verses about drunkenness, but the best verse that shows that even one sip is wrong ... | |
| Gender inequality | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: i was wondering what your view on gender inequality in our church and the Bible is? Also there is a ... A: I do not believe that there is gender inequality in the sense that one gender is inferior to the ... | |
| Seventh day Adventists | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: What foods can Seventh Day Adventists not eat? A: I can give you a start on the answer, but you may want to consult your SDA pastor for more ... | |
| My husband and the Sabbath | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: My husband is hardening his heart regarding the sabbath, 1- I ask that you pray for him to see ... A: I am very sorry that you are experiencing trouble in yout home. I have several thoughts that may ... | |
| Tattoo | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: I have been wanting this tattoo for ever. The image has brought comfort to me through out the year. ... A: I am not sure what a particular SDA pastor or church may teach on this subject, but I can tell you ... | |
| We agree | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: I pray you acknowledge that the points J.N. Andrews presented are biblically accurate, which no ... A: We do agree, if you mean that we agree to disagree. I always try to re-evaluate my beliefs on a ... | |
| the word "submissive" | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: 1 Peter 3:5. It uses the word "submissive" and has sparked some controversies. In a shallow, rather ... A: Here is the meaning of the greek word that is translated subjection in 1 peter 3: hupotasso (5293), ... | |
| prophecys | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: I do not believe that the Nicean creed makes the emphasis that the Sabbath is still on Saturday, not ... A: I do not believe that Ellen White has passed the test for a prophet. In fact according to ... | |
| If Jesus had sinned | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: Many thanks for answering this question. What would have happened to the individual called Jesus if ... A: Jesus did not sin, and he did not stay in the grave. He rose again. 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 ... | |
| Sabbath Keeping | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: I believe when we debate about the Sabbath, we minimize God into a very human form. I feel sorry ... A: I believe that tradition and ignorance caused people to assume that the Sabbath has been changed ... | |
| Sabbath issue | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: Hope you had a blessed Christmas! Thanks for your reply, but I must say there is a sound ... A: I thank you for your point of view. I do not see a question here, unless you would wish for me to ... | |
| In regards to Sabbath... | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: Seems to me you have trouble understanding Biblical precepts. In all honesty, are you teaching ... A: It is very important to understand that God's Sabbath was not changed, but it was nailed to the ... | |
| In regards to Sabbath... | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: Seems to me you have trouble understanding Biblical precepts. In all honesty, are you teaching ... A: I think that you missunderstand my position. Your tract said: A TRACT, SHOWING THAT THE SEVENTH ... | |
| Doctrines | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: we are all supposed to be one in CHRIST. Yet we are not. Different denominations, different ... A: THe Bible teaches us that there are good doctrines and bad doctrines. Here are some examples of bad ... | |
| 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: I am sorry for this late response. Here are several reasons for my belief that the claim that Ellen ... | |
| 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 absolutely right! In fact, it is impossible to keep the law in order to merit salvation ... | |
| Jesus' Death and Resurrection | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: Could you explain what day of the week Jesus was crucified and what day of the week He was ... A: The short answer is that Jesus did not die on Friday as Catholic tradition tells us. THe sign of ... | |
| rapture | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: did not know that. i cant really find in the bible where billions of people will disappear and the ... A: You have made me do my homework! Here are the two passages speaking about the First Resurection: ... | |
| How could He break His Law??????? | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: I was reading a past question which someone asked you regarding the keeping of the Sabbath in order ... A: I absolutely believe that Jesus is equal with God. That is what the verse says. It also says that ... | |
| depression | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: I was baptized in 1989 and for a while i felt Gods spirit and purpose. But since then i have fallen ... A: It is important to know that Hebrews 6 is for those people who have tasted ( not swallowed) It is ... | |
| Following Jesus | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: If we are to be like Jesus shouldn't we also follow his custom of keeping the Sabbath? God Bless, ... A: We should be like Jesus! Philippians 2:5 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ ... | |
| Chrisitan Life | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: i have anxiety and ive been goin to some therapy and i still have a hard time dealin with Anxiety ... A: I will be praying for you. I just finished praying for you specifically. God can do anything. He ... | |
| Anxiety Disorder HElp | 9/30/2007 |
| Q: i am 18 years old. I grew up in Los Angeles, CA and i was raised in the church and taught various ... A: Anxiety can be a chemical imballance in the brain and must be treated chemically. Even if you are ... | |
| Family time vs. the Sabbath | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: My mother in law was raised 7th Day but lapsed for quite a few decades. Over the past few years ... A: I sure can understand your frustration. Although personally, I am not SDA, I do understand their ... | |
| The Ten Commandments | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: Do you believe that the Ten Commandments are God's perfect law? Do you believe that they are the ... A: I am sorry for this late response. Here is what I believe about the 10 commandments: 1. They are ... | |
| Sabbath | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: hey Pastor Don, I had a few more thoughts that I didn't include in my last response, so I'll just ... A: I do not see any kind of Sabbath reform in Exodus 5, the Sabbath is not mentioned until Exodus 16. ... | |
| Sabbath and my Family | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: First let me say I need these questions answered please, I have a wife that a baptist and I have ... A: I must remond you that my bio states that I answer things from the Bible, not from an SDA or Baptist ... | |
| Sabbath and Mark of the Beast | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: hey Pastor Don, I'm really disapointed at the way you are avoiding answering important questions ... A: concern and your prayers. I do not believe that I ever stated that the Sabbath was given only at ... | |
| Sabbath and Mark of the Beast | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: hey Pastor Don, I'm really disapointed at the way you are avoiding answering important questions ... A: I am sorry for my late response. I have many questions to attend to. THe allexperts web site ... | |
| tarot | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: Also, given the history behind tarot cards and their biblical references...are they evil? A: Yes they are evil. Deuteronomy 18:9-12 9 When thou art come into the land which the LORD thy God ... | |
| random questions | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: I have been watching history channel and have seen many shows regarding religeon that bring up many ... A: Unfortunately, because of this barrage of questions, I simply do not have time to answer these in ... | |
| 10 commandments | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: Why are we not bound by the 10 commandments any longer? Are they just a 'guide'? And what is the ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. I will try to answer this simply. If you need more details, ... | |
| I.D. Act Pres. Bush signed | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: It appears to be the mark of the beast. I.D. Act Pres. Bush signed and goes into effect on May 11, ... A: Whatever your opinion about our president, you must remain faithful to sound biblical ... | |
| Your Sabbath comments | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: I was reading your answers to a question(s) in the Subject: RE: How Could You (revisiting Sabbath) ... A: I will respond to your last comment, even though you did not ask a question. I hope that you do not ... | |
| The 144000, literal or symbolic | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: Good Day, I would like to ask what is the Church's position about the 144000, is this a symbolic or ... A: Let us read about the 144,000. Revelation 7:1-10 And after these things I saw four angels ... | |
| Your Sabbath comments | 8/5/2007 |
| Q: I was reading your answers to a question(s) in the Subject: RE: How Could You (revisiting Sabbath) ... A: Exodus 16 is before the 10 commandments, but it takes place on Mt Sinai just like Nehemiah said it ... | |
| RE: How Could You (revisiting Sabbath) | 7/28/2007 |
| Q: I'm just examinine scripture in its entirety. Thanks ahead of time for your time. You mentioned Col ... A: It is difficult for me to respond to each of your points and still give the other questions on this ... | |
| How could you | 7/12/2007 |
| Q: I read your answer about Sabbath keeping and I did not get the response I needed. You told that guy ... A: It is important that you compare scriptures with scriptures. The Bible is clear that some of the ... | |
| desparate | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: maranatha, i would like to know why are you still using niv in the lessons cause every one knows ... A: I am not sure what you mean. I have not used the NIV since I realized it was corrupted in 1990. If ... | |
| 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: God's word is very specific that the Sabbath is exclucively for the people of Israel.... JEWS. Look ... | |
| Secong Advent | 5/12/2007 |
| Q: Blessings Don, How are you? It’s been quite a space of time since our last discussion, I know; ... A: I do not know why your answers were not available for everyone to see, I am not sure what I have to ... | |
| Forbidden Foods vs. Smoking | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: Yes, the Bible does not say it is a sin to smoke - but I like how you apply the principle of other ... A: I am simply trying to help people understand the Bible. THat is my area of expertise. People of ... | |
| language | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: Was the Bible originally written in Greek or Latin? Either way, since no one currently fluently ... A: Jesus quoted Hebrew Texts in Aramaic, and said that we can live from EVERY word that proceeds from ... | |
| Is Sabbath keeping simply NOT WORKING? | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: I read through some of your answers concerning the Sabbath day of the Lord our God. One was on the ... A: Let me start with your last question first. Do you really think the redeemed do NOTHING but stand ... | |
| language | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: Was the Bible originally written in Greek or Latin? Either way, since no one currently fluently ... A: The Bible was written in Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic. All of these languages can be accurately ... | |
| Forbidden Foods vs. Smoking | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: Yes, the Bible does not say it is a sin to smoke - but I like how you apply the principle of other ... A: I do not knock the SDA folks for having a healthy diet. It is just not a good idea to forbid what ... | |
| Sin | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know if it is a sin to smoke cigarettes? Some people say it is - and some say it ... A: The Bible does not say specifically that smoking cigarettes is sinful, but there are certain ... | |
| Forbidden Food | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: I'm sure you remember me from my previous questions. Hope all is well. Just an FYI to your last ... A: Sin is actually disobedience, not eating! God never said do not eat meat. God has recinded his ... | |
| Forbidden foods | 3/31/2007 |
| Q: I hope you can give me the answer to a question that has been driving me nuts. I have a good friend ... A: You are on the right track with 1 Timothy 4. This passage shows us that one sign of a false cult is ... | |
| Keeping the Sabbath | 3/28/2007 |
| Q: Good Morning, Hope your doing well today. In regards to your last posting about keeping the ... A: I thank you so much for your view. I am glad that you are a student of the Scriptures and want to ... | |
| Sabbath | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: You said that 7th-day Sabbath was abolished by Christ. Would you explain to me why would He do that ... A: Your last question is interesting. It is like asking, "Are you going to stop beating your wife ... | |
| Keeping the Sabbath | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: Good Morning, Hope your doing well today. In regards to your last posting about keeping the ... A: It is interesting that the passage you cited from Isaiah talked about worship from one Sabbath to ... | |
| keeping the sabbath | 3/18/2007 |
| Q: Granted that you’re not a SDA, but any Christian who know the word of God, should keep it. How ... A: There are several things that I could say at this point. 1. It is wrong to assume that some how ... | |
| Investigative Judgment | 2/15/2007 |
| Q: My understanding of "investigative judgment" is that in 1844 Jesus began "investigating" people's ... A: The Bible knows nothing of this doctrine. I do not know of anyone besides the SDA that teaches ... | |
| Investigative Judgment | 2/10/2007 |
| Q: I am a Christian of the Southern Baptist denomination. I want to please God by believing all that He ... A: I am sorry for my late response. I am not sure what you mean by the investigative judgement. I do ... | |
| secret rapture | 2/1/2007 |
| Q: Blessings Don, Thank you for devoting time for our study. I hope to gain some valuable insight from ... A: why are many theologians breaking off the 70th week of Daniel and replacing it as the seven-year ... | |
| what to do? | 1/21/2007 |
| Q: i was raised a SDA but have left the church for 20 some years.(i am 37 now) i want to start going ... A: There are several things to consider from the word of God. 1. The first thing that you should do ... | |
| about Genesis | 1/8/2007 |
| Q: why was God saying "three day journey into the desert" (Exodus 3:17-18) when in fact He intended for ... A: I believe that according to verse 19, God already knew that Pharoh would not let them go. They were ... | |
| forgiveness | 1/1/2007 |
| Q: My name is Gina and about 2 years ago I was freed from demonic possession.. I then had a walk with ... A: Let us go to the Bible for the answer, not merely my opinion. 1 John 1:9 9 If we confess our sins, ... | |
| The eating of meat | 11/22/2006 |
| Q: I am a vegetarian since birth, people constantly throw at me that God let us eat meat after the ... A: There is nothing wrong with being a vegitarian, but biblically speaking there is nothing wrong with ... | |
| Mark of the Beast | 11/17/2006 |
| Q: I read your answer to the question on what the Mark of the Beast is. I know you're not interested in ... A: Just to clarify my goal on this site... I believe that I am an expert in what the Bible says. There ... | |
| 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: Here is what the Bible says: Revelation 13:14-18 14 And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by ... | |
| Faith | 11/5/2006 |
| Q: How do you define and receive faith? A: I think that we should be clear what we mean. If we speak of faith in general terms, faith simply ... | |
| 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 suppose that books could be written in order to handle these questions in detail, but time and ... | |
| Rapture | 10/22/2006 |
| Q: I was reading a recent posting about the Rapture on 10/17/2006. Ryan asked you about the Rapture. ... A: I am sorry that I was not clear. You have it nailed! You are right on! 1. The Rapture of the ... | |
| Rapture... | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: Blessings Don, I just meant to reason with you out of the scriptures... As followers of Jesus, the ... A: I am not afraid in the least to discuss doctrine. If you have questions and want answers, I will ... | |
| Rapture | 10/11/2006 |
| Q: Blessings Sal, I apoligize for not being clear. I want to know if you need more time for personal ... A: I do believe that you are sincere in your approach. I simply believe that the Sabbath law was ... | |
| test | 9/6/2006 |
| Q: After reading your response to the question whether or not Ellen White passes the biblical test of a ... A: Let me answer your questions the best way that I can. Obviously we will probably have to agree to ... | |
| test | 9/4/2006 |
| Q: Does ellen white pass these biblical test of a prophet? prophecies must be fulfilled deut ... A: Not only do I not believe that Mrs. WHite fails the Biblical test of a prophet, I believe that the ... | |
| God's holy day | 8/15/2006 |
| Q: Blessings Don, Thank you for your quick response- I understand posting answers from previous years ... A: In my many years speaking with Seventh Day Adventists, I have never read such a well thought out and ... | |
| the old covenant: | 7/30/2006 |
| Q: Is the ten commandments part of the old covenant? I may have misunderstood. A: I believe that the Bible teaches that the old law is done away. 2 Corinthians 3:7-11 7 But if the ... | |
| Intro | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: I appreciate your desire to discuss doctrine with a follower outside your denomination. That seems ... A: I too want to take a look and see exactly what the Bible says...and simply follow it. Biblical ... | |
| Sabbath | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: I wish to say that I really appreciate your statement that the Bible has the answers. I, too, ... A: and even though there is no question here, I would like to briefly respond, but I do not wish to ... | |
| Why not Adventist? | 7/18/2006 |
| Q: I would like to know why you have not considered being an Adventist. Do you think the church age is ... A: Here are several reasons that I am not SDA: 1. The Sabbath day was nailed to the cross and we are ... | |
| *Best* Adventist reading material | 7/11/2006 |
| Q: I have been studying Adventism for the past two months and I am wondering (since you have studied ... A: Here are some of the best materials to study what the SDA's teach. 1. Anything by E.G. White, ... | |
| church | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: How would you answer a Catholic who says that his Church is the only one with legitimacy because it ... A: I could write a book in order to properly and completely answer all these questions. Let me try to ... | |
| The Law of God or Moses? | 6/15/2006 |
| Q: Is the Seventh-day Adventists' distinction between the Ten Commandments being called "the Law of ... A: It is not a valid distinction. Sabbath days have been nailed to the cross. Colossians 2:14-16 14 ... | |
| The law of God | 6/9/2006 |
| Q: What does the Bible mean when it expressed that "the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is ... A: The Bible teaches that in a believer, there is a carnal or fleshly nature, and there is a Spiritual ... | |
| Ellen G white | 2/12/2006 |
| Q: Are you saying the Fundamental beliefs of SDA have been changed? In my copy of them it says at No. ... A: I am so very glad that you are carefully studying the facts! I do not believe in investigative ... | |
| Ellen G white | 2/12/2006 |
| Q: Are you saying the Fundamental beliefs of SDA have been changed? In my copy of them it says at No. ... A: I did not say that the SDA beliefs have changed. As you can see in my instructions, I am not SDA, ... | |
| Salvation | 2/12/2006 |
| Q: Please explain if people who lived before the ten commandments were given will be saved. SDA put ... A: You are really onto something. Let me deal with your question in several steps: 1. You are ... | |
| Fundamental Beliefs & Practices | 2/6/2006 |
| Q: I would just like to ask for a summary or general info about SDA Fundamental Beliefs & Practices... ... A: You have the same last name as a U Conn Basketball player! Let me try and summarize SDA beliefs. ... | |
| God takes care of His people | 1/5/2006 |
| Q: This is not a question but a praise to God. I am 57 and live in Mich. I have been without work for 3 ... A: Praise God! He knows how to give us grace in the time of our weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 7 And ... | |
| Salvation | 11/21/2005 |
| Q: Can Seventh-day Adventists be saved? I mean that they worship a day and follow a false prophet? This ... A: I agree with you that the SDA folks have made some serious errors. Let us consider, however, ... | |
| bible and the Church | 11/18/2005 |
| Q: I understand know you are a busy man so this will be my last email, usless you wish to futher our ... A: I have engages thousands of Catholics in conversation in my ministry and it is a rare thing to find ... | |
| bible | 11/17/2005 |
| Q: And feel free to write as passionately as you wish, I know you have good intentions. Allow me to ... A: You seem very solid in your belief. I am very sorry, but I cannot take the time away from our ... | |
| bible | 11/15/2005 |
| Q: You say on your profile about the bible "This blessed book is the foundation of truth for faith and ... A: This is a tragic misunderstanding of both scriptures and history. First of all let us examine what ... | |
| The Sabbath | 11/5/2005 |
| Q: Is the Sabbath command, as part of the Ten Commandments, a moral law? If so, how can it be changed ... A: I think that I could write a long paper in order to answer your question completely, but I will try ... | |
| Sunday worship | 9/20/2005 |
| Q: What is the best argument to show SDAs that Sunday is an acceptable day for worship. They tell me it ... A: FIrst of all the most powerful thing that must be communicated is why we do not "keep" any Sabbath ... | |
| what is seventh day adentist and what do yall believe... also medical believes | 9/4/2005 |
| Q: i am doing a project for nursing class and i need to know the beliefs and medical beliefs of 7th day ... A: I will try to answer it without writing a book. SDA's use the Bible and the writings of Ellen White ... | |
| Fulfilled EGW prophecies | 7/15/2005 |
| Q: Pastor Carpenter. I am trying to put together a list of all EGW prophecies. I have seen lots of ... A: I am not aware of a list of fulfilled prophecies anywhere. I would caution you not to lift EGW to ... | |
| 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 to Christ, as long as you are still alive! God tells us that when we ... | |
| Ellen White | 5/25/2005 |
| Q: What makes Seventh Day Adventist so blind to the Scriptures? How can they accept Ellen White so ... A: I am sorry for my late response. I think that the answer to your question can be found in the ... | |
| Ellen G White | 5/19/2005 |
| Q: Since SDA church officials concede that EGW has used or borrowed (stolen) from other authors' ... A: Jeremiah 23:30-32 30 Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that steal my ... | |
| Revelations | 4/5/2005 |
| Q: When Jesus comes back, he will have King of Kings written down the side of his garments. Where do ... A: Yes, I believe that King of Kings will be written somehwere on Jesus' Clothes... and I believe that ... | |
| can satan tell the future? | 3/30/2005 |
| Q: my name is andy. i was told by a buddhist monk that in the future ......my schizophrenia will be ... A: We do have instances where npeople in the Bible who are demon possessed or have a "familiar spirit" ... | |
| 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: You may note in my bio and instructions that I am an expert on the Bible, but I am not an SDA. I ... | |
| . No need to respond again,... | 3/17/2005 |
| Q: . No need to respond again, but just consider some of the following and it would do you well if ... A: Just a quick clarification. I do not believe that the Sabbath ever changed from Saturday to Sunday. ... | |
| If you believe that every... | 3/15/2005 |
| Q: If you believe that every word of the Bible is God-breathed as you state, then why do you not keep ... A: First of all, let me say that it is BECAUSE I believe EVERY WORD of the ENTIRE Bible that I do not ... | |
| Tithe | 2/17/2005 |
| Q: What would the tithe obligation be from the sale of an inherited piece of property? A: Let us consider the scripture that applies here. Proverbs 3:9 9 Honour the LORD with thy substance, ... | |
| 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: We must first see what the source of forgiveness is...is it totally dependant upon our works or does ... | |
| is suicide a forgivable sin? | 1/20/2005 |
| Q: i have an SDA friend who committed suicide because he was depressed by his mental illness. is ... A: 2 Corinthians 5:21 21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made ... | |
| Seventh Day Adventist | 1/1/2005 |
| Q: -Thankyou Pastor Don for your most informative answer to my question, you have been of great ... A: I believe that we can learn a lot about the theory of soul sleep, and even the eternality of Hell ... | |
| Clarification | 12/13/2004 |
| Q: Pastor Don, I am another expert in the category of Seventh-day Adventism. It's not clear to me ... A: I am sorry...I did not mean to be ambigous.... I am not an Adventist, but I am an expert on Biblical ... | |
| The Sabbath as moral law | 11/25/2004 |
| Q: The Seventh Day Adventists say that the 7th day sabbath is a moral law to be observed forever. Yet ... A: You are absolutely right...the Sabbath is a ceremonial law. If it were a moral law then it would ... | |
| II Corinthians 3:7-11 | 11/14/2004 |
| Q: I was discussing the Ten Commandments with a friend and explaining how they stand forever like ... A: Let us see what the Bible says.... any human idea is irrelevant....what matters it what God says. ... | |
| Learning about Adventists | 10/20/2004 |
| Q: What is allow for an Adventist to : - Do on Saturday - Participate in competition sports - To ... A: I am sorry for this late response Hector. As I said in my profile, I am not Adventest, but I can ... | |
| food | 10/20/2004 |
| Q: ---------------- thanks for citing those two verses to answer my quetion about your understanding of ... A: I'm glad that I could help. Here is a little insite on why I used those verses: Colossians 2:16 16 ... | |
| food | 10/18/2004 |
| Q: what's your understanding about unclean food?should professed christian abstain from it? A: The Bible is clear...dietary laws have been nailed to the cross. Colossians 2:14-16 14 Blotting out ... | |
| Sabbath Penalty | 10/16/2004 |
| Q: If the law which commanded Sabbath keeping has not changed why has the penalty? The clear penalty ... A: You have stumbled on one of the best arguments against Sabbath keeping this side of Calvary. The ... | |
| Test on the Sabbath? | 10/15/2004 |
| Q: I am an SDA and I will greatly appreciate your insight on this issue. I live in Cheney, WA, married ... A: I hesitate to answer because this is a private matter between you and your Savior, but I can give ... | |
| advent\temple mount | 10/4/2004 |
| Q: I was hoping to ask a question regarding current day Israel as it is a subject i have been studying. ... A: Here is the scripture that relate to yourZechariah 14:3-4 3 Then shall the LORD go forth, and fight ... | |
| If you're not SDA then what... | 9/6/2004 |
| Q: If you're not SDA then what are you doing under SDA? Are you ashamed of your religion? And by the ... A: I am sorry if I have caused any confusion. I am under the SDA listing like I am under other ... | |
| Helen White, Babtism, Heaven's "location" ( Orian's Belt??) , correct day of Sabbath | 7/25/2004 |
| Q: I have recently been babtised at the age of 30 and before this have led a pretty sinful life. You ... A: I suppose that I could write a book to answer these, but I will try to give you some simple and ... | |
| girlfriend | 7/22/2004 |
| Q: Im 15 years old, I am visiting my uncle in California but I live in Maryland. I'm going back home ... A: First of all, let me give you a radical, but a Biblical view on dating standards. If you know ... | |
| Contraception and Assisted Fertilization | 4/15/2004 |
| Q: I am preparing to study the SDA theology, because I decided to enter this Church by baptism, I am ... A: As you have read from my profile, I am not an SDA...but I do know the Bible. I believe that the ... | |
| Sports | 4/5/2004 |
| Q: What is the view on Adventist children playing organized sports (i.e., on a t-ball or soccer team) ... A: Most Adventists that I have met participate in sports on Saturday because it is supposed to be a day ... | |
| Jesus' intention when selecting His disciples... | 3/8/2004 |
| Q: I understand that Jesus Christ hand selected his twelve disciples with careful attention to their ... A: Sorry for my late response. I think that the most important thing to note is tht Jesus did not want ... | |
| basic beliefs | 2/5/2004 |
| Q: What exactly are the basic beliefs of your church that set you apart from other protestant churches? A: Marietta, If you are asking about SDA's I believe that the largest differences would be the belief ... | |
| SDA and Vegetarianism | 1/3/2004 |
| Q: I have a question about SDA and I have been unable to find a definitive answer. Why is it that many ... A: Most SDA folks that I have talked to had two main reasons not to eat meat. First of all, they view ... | |
| About Christ's virgin birth | 12/3/2003 |
| Q: I'm interested to know your position on Jesus' virgin birth. The book of Mathew testifies that Jesus ... A: Let us consider several important things: 1. The virgin birth is part of the prophecy that shows ... | |
| sda playing during cathloic masses | 11/21/2003 |
| Q: my fiancee is a music teacher at the university of san agustin in iloilo city- a catholic ... A: I think that what must be considered is the concept of idolatry as an abomination to the Lord. I ... | |
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I believe that every word of the Bible is God-Breathed. This blessed book is the foundation of truth for faith and practice. If you ask this volunteer a question you will receive an answer from the Bible that is based upon a litteral, normal interpretation, taking into account the grammar and culture of the time. If you are interested in a Biblical understanding of SDA theology, I believe that I can help you.
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I have been in the ministry 20+ years. I am an avid student of the scriptures, and of theology. During the past 6 years I have spent much of my efforts studying SDA doctrines.
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B.S. in Bible
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