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| Subject | Date Asked |
| The Ellen G. White 1888 Materials | 2/11/2012 |
| Q: Do you know where I can get a current copy of the The Ellen G. White 1888 Materials? Amazon only ... A: The 1888 Materials are out of print. However, this information is ONLINE. See: ... | |
| The Sabbath | 1/28/2012 |
| Q: is the sda the true church of the end times. ANSWER: Answer: Your question cuts to the heart of the ... A: In the Old Covenant, there was a passive, 7th day Sabbath, where the Law had to be strictly obeyed ... | |
| Divorce and Remarriage | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: Mr Norris, I'm 35 yrs old and was raised as an Adventist since birth. I did fine with being a ... A: Take heart, the Gospel is Good News for sinners and for all those struggling to find peace with God. ... | |
| True Church? | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: is the sda the true church of the end times. A: Answer: Your question cuts to the heart of the matter for the Adventist Community. Are the SDA’s ... | |
| Best Bible Translation | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: I really enjoyed reading Blanco's translation of the bible because it was so easy to understand but ... A: What is the best translation? Answer: Any translation that leads you to the Gospel. ... | |
| 1888 Hidden EGW documents | 12/19/2011 |
| Q: I opened this file once but it won't open any more; ... A: Ron, The Hidden 1888 Documents, which were discovered by Tom Norris in the White Estate, in 1979, ... | |
| Use of wine in the bible and Today | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: tom, in your studies, do you find the bible prohibits the use of wine/beer/alcohol in general ... A: Although the SDA’s teach the doctrine of abstinence, and only use non-fermented, pasteurized grape ... | |
| Pastor Salary Question | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: Not that I have an issue with this... I don't... but a friend of mine (who seems to like to pick at ... A: The SDA’s are full of double-talk and false doctrine. They embrace the Old Covenant with both ... | |
| SDA ordination of womens | 10/28/2011 |
| Q: Why do SDA's ignore Galatians 3. 28. Christ ELEVATED women. Who FIRST were at the tomb while the MEN ... A: Today, every church, including the SDA’s, is full of false and wrong doctrine. Including the ... | |
| Sabbath Questions | 10/9/2011 |
| Q: How can SDA’s claim the Sabbath is required anymore? The word “sabbaton” in original greek means ... A: After reading your answer it sounds like it ignores that the early Christians celebrated Jesus ... | |
| Froom on 1888 | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: Tom, In one blog, you wrote, "In the early 1970’s, in the heat of debate from the critics, Froom ... A: You are correct to doubt Froom's view of what happened in Battle Creek. By the turn of the 20th ... | |
| The Eastern Church | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: I have many questions. The first has to be, are you still a committed practicing member of The ... A: The real question is how does heaven view the many different denominations today? What does the NT ... | |
| Sabbata sabbaton: Colossians 2:16 | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: In his text, From Sabbath to Sunday (page 359), Samuele Bacchiocchi writes: "The Seventh-day ... A: Jim, thank you for your excellent questions about how the SDA’s view Colossians 2: 16. You were ... | |
| Tom Norris status | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: I have many questions. The first has to be, are you still a committed practicing member of The ... A: Although I was raised, like all 20th century Adventists, as an Old Covenant, legalistic SDA, I am ... | |
| Sabbath Questions | 9/1/2011 |
| Q: How can SDA’s claim the Sabbath is required anymore? The word “sabbaton” in original greek means ... A: The SDA’s have pushed the Sabbath question to the front, starting before the Civil War when such a ... | |
| John Harvey Kellogg, Living Temple | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: Has John Harvey Kellog been mis-characterized? I read this: Interview between Elder G. W. Amadon, ... A: The Takoma Park SDA’s have not been honest about their history or theology. There are many leading ... | |
| 1888 Hidden Documents | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: Greatly enjoyed your response here: ... A: This book is out of print, and so too the entire 1888 series. However, these used books may be ... | |
| Where's Your Book? | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: I have been blessed by the information you provide. Finally we can get some context on our Adventist ... A: Marvin, glad you appreciate Adventist Reform. Many have also reached the same conclusion, even as ... | |
| SDA church history and development of theology | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: I have been reading your comments and responses to various questions that have been posted about ... A: There are a number of Online sites that feature Adventist Reform as promoted by Tom Norris and Dr. ... | |
| 1844 blunder | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I was just curious to know why if Jesus clearly says that nobody knows the day or the hour (Matt ... A: To understand Adventism, one must first understand the context of their world. By the 18th century, ... | |
| David R. & the TSDA's | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: I appreciate your answers here on Allexperts.com. I read them often. I find them very informative. ... A: Sal said: Dear Brother Tom: I appreciate your answers here on Allexperts.com. I read them often. I ... | |
| NCT; The Sabbath fulfilled in Christ. | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: Act 18:6 And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto ... A: What is NCT? Is it correct? Did Christ fulfill the Sabbath and remove it as an obligation of the ... | |
| Dr. Ford and the Apostelesmatic Principle | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: I aksed you this question last month and you didn't give me a Biblical answer. I asked a follow-up ... A: David said: So you want me to stop being so defensive!!?? So I should stop defending the truth? Dr. ... | |
| Des Ford & Hermenutics | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: I sent you a question about Ford's apotelesmatic principle - asking where is it in the Bible. You ... A: David, a Traditional SDA, said: I sent you a question about Ford's apotelesmatic principle - asking ... | |
| Should SDA's believe EG White or not? | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: What action should the church take toward church members who don't believe in the message of Mrs. ... A: The White Estate has never been honest or truthful about the history or doctrinal views of Ellen ... | |
| Dr. Ford and the Apostelesmatic Principle | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: I aksed you this question last month and you didn't give me a Biblical answer. I asked a follow-up ... A: David, I see you are having a difficult time understanding this simple hermeneutical point about the ... | |
| 1888 Hidden Documents | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: Greatly enjoyed your response here: ... A: Peter, I am glad you read the suppressed Ellen White, 1888 materials. The 5th volume contains ... | |
| Very Important; Is Tom Norris SDA? | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: Are You a Seventh Day Adventist or not? A: Although I was raised, like all 20th century Adventists, as an Old Covenant, legalistic SDA, I am ... | |
| Marriage Problems | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: beforehand, thank you for taking the time to reply. My husband and I have been married for only 2 ... A: Lucy, I sympathize with your plight. It is sad to see religious teachers and Pastors acting in ... | |
| Sex on Sabbath | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: Is it proper tdo have sex on the Sabbath? A: As careful as the Jews were about not working on the Sabbath, one would think that sex is considered ... | |
| Biblical principles of Dr. Ford | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: Hope all is well in the Lord. My question is can you please direct me to the Biblical support for ... A: While there is no biblical support for the doctrine of the IJ, much less any judgment starting in ... | |
| Sabbath Question | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: I have just recently started to read all the info on the web against keeping the Sabbath. If the ... A: Sabbath Misunderstood Today, the doctrine of the Sabbath is very misunderstood. Both the ... | |
| The end time; Peace & Safety | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: I have read several times in your answers to questions on the mark of the beast that religious ... A: The “Day of the Lord” is referenced 23 times in the Bible. The Day of God is mentioned twice. The ... | |
| Walter Veith? Is he SDA? | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: Is Walter Veith a Seventh-day Adventist? If yes, why does he hide his religious affiliation? A: Walter Veith is a Seventh day Adventist. In fact, he has a ministry that defends and promotes ... | |
| "Remarkable Spiritual Gifts"? | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I dont get it. I read your answer to SDA"Under Law or Faith" and completely agreed with your answer ... A: The SDA’s have confused everyone about Ellen White, including themselves. There is probably no ... | |
| Future trends in the SDA church and Ted Wilson | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: I read your very interesting and I think correct analysis of the impact of Glacier view and Walter ... A: The SDA Church Not Growing Contrary to reports in the press, the SDA church (in North American) is ... | |
| 4th Angels Message | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: Tom, Could you please explain your understanding of the "4th angel's messaage", what scripture(s) ... A: The history and theology of the Three Angels Messages is very underappreciated and misunderstood by ... | |
| 4th Angels Message | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: Tom, Could you please explain your understanding of the "4th angel's messaage", what scripture(s) ... A: Adventist eschatology is based on the Three Angels Messages of Rev 14. Each of these “messages” are ... | |
| Heresy and possible cult | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: I read on one of you responses to a question about Ellen White that all Churches have errors in ... A: The SDA’s have embraced much error, especially because of the misuse of Ellen White by the White ... | |
| SDA Church future | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: Do you think that Aventists will give up the teachings of Ellen White? I am an Evengelical Born ... A: First off, Jesus, in all four Gospels, teaches the doctrine of the Gospel Sabbath. Here is where ... | |
| Why are Adventist wrong? | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: You write about Adventism. Many times you critisize the present church for errors. But you nevew ... A: 12- point Summary of Adventist Reform 1. Today the SDA church is teaching the wrong version of the ... | |
| SDA Church future | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: Do you think that Aventists will give up the teachings of Ellen White? I am an Evengelical Born ... A: Contrary to what many think, the Gospel is not easy to see, hear, or understand. If it were, the ... | |
| SDA Tithe corruption | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: Recently you wrote:" Although the SDA’s strongly and loudly teach that tithing is a NT doctrine, ... A: No one today should think the SDA Church is honest, much less open to criticism or Gospel Reform. ... | |
| SDA Church future | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: Do you think that Aventists will give up the teachings of Ellen White? I am an Evengelical Born ... A: The Fate of SDA’s? No one should think there is no truth in the Advent Movement, or that the SDA’s ... | |
| Women in Ministry | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: First of all, thanks for even being on here to help frustrated Adventists, it is really hard because ... A: Sandra, thanks for your kind words of appreciation for Adventist Reform. I am duty bound to help ... | |
| The end time; Peace & Safety | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I have read several times in your answers to questions on the mark of the beast that religious ... A: James said: Hi Tom I really appreciate you taking time to answer all these questions. I have read ... | |
| Tithe | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: Are you still a SDA? Do you belief despite that some churches of the sda who are not proclaiming the ... A: Tithing is biblical. It was an Old Covenant Jewish doctrine that supported the Levitical ... | |
| Sabbath Day | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: Tom, Thank you for taking the time to do this for people. I have a single question about the ... A: Mike, the SDA’s are CORRECT to teach that Sunday is false and that only the 7th day can be the ... | |
| NC Sabbath | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I have read much of your answers regarding NC Sabbath, and I was surprised to hear this view. But, ... A: Today, as we discuss the new and virtually unknown doctrine of the Gospel Sabbath, it is very ... | |
| "Partial or Special Resurrection" | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: "A friend of mine bought up aWhat do you know about the "partial resurrection?", Tom, what do the ... A: As the SDA’s were trying to understand the details of how the world would end, they had to deal with ... | |
| NC Sabbath | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I have read much of your answers regarding NC Sabbath, and I was surprised to hear this view. But, ... A: BJ said: Tom, I have read much of your answers regarding NC Sabbath, and I was surprised to hear ... | |
| Adventist Pillars | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I heard that there are 7 founding /original pillars of faith for the adventist church. What are they ... A: This question has been asked and answered on this site. See: PILLARS OF OUR FAITH? ... | |
| About Acts 15 | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I wrote to Anthony, the following: "You should know that the Holy Spirit and the church agreed on ... A: The NT is an ancient collection of Jewish writings that are not easy to understand in the 21st ... | |
| Thank You For Adventist Reform | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: A PERSONAL LETTER FOR TOM NORRIS dear tom this is not a question but just to thank you. as you i am ... A: Greetings Tammy; Thank you for your kind letter. You are not the first to discover that the SDA ... | |
| Cult status | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: Today as many Adventists go out to glean the harvest of souls they are frequently hit with the old ... A: Today, the SDA church is full of false doctrine, including a false Gospel and even an incorrect view ... | |
| Toxic SDA's | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: Can you help me understand what makes a SDA Christian toxic and how can one recognize this kind of ... A: Today, the SDA’s are so Old Covenant minded that they resemble the legalistic, tithe paying, Sabbath ... | |
| toxic SDA's | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: Can you help me understand what makes a SDA Christian toxic and how can one recognize this kind of ... A: While this discussion is focused on the SDA’s, they are not the only ones guilty of false doctrine ... | |
| Sates of two publications | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: I have an enormous collection of Adventist memorabilia going back to the late 1800's. What I would ... A: The Temperance Movement was not started by the SDA’s. In fact, there were over 400 such groups by ... | |
| Was James White a Pastor? | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: Pls advise was James White (Ellen's husband) an officially ordained Pastor ? or just an Elder as I ... A: There were not many titles available for the SDA leaders. They, like some others of their day, ... | |
| Was James White a Pastor? | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: Pls advise was James White (Ellen's husband) an officially ordained Pastor ? or just an Elder as I ... A: James White was an ordained minister before the SDA church was formed. He learned of the ... | |
| Dinosaurs | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: Hey Tom Was asked this morning by someone that is studying with us, this question and I did not ... A: Wally, there is no real basis to think the world was created only 6,000 years ago. This outdated ... | |
| Reformed Sabbath-again | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: I read your condemnation of SDA's old covenent style of keep the Sabbath. What is the new covenent ... A: The Reformed Sabbath While the church has always had a weekly Sabbath, there is debate about how to ... | |
| Acronyms IJ, LM, and PAJ | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: Tom, I've been reading some of your material and I don't know what the LM, IJ acronyms stand for. ... A: Kim, here are the answers you requested: LM = Laodicean Message of Rev 3: 14 PAJ = Pre-Advent ... | |
| The Visions of Mrs. E. G. White | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I was raised in the Seventh Day Adventist church, attending grade school, high school and one year ... A: Cathy, there is a great amount of information about Ellen White online, including this 1868 book ... | |
| ellen white | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: Do Adventist beleive or have believed that Revelation 19:10 refers to EGW? SPIRIT OF PROPHECY is ... A: SDA’s believe that Ellen White had the Spiritual Gift of visions and dreams, as taught in the NT. ... | |
| Church Attendance | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: I am doing a doctoral dissertation and I am trying to gather church attendance data in the Adventist ... A: Rudy, this information came from a study by the NAD many years ago. However, its author has backed ... | |
| SDA View of the Jews (Israelis) | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: When I was a teenager I attended evangelistic meetings held by SDA evangelists and remember that ... A: Adventist Reform Here is a link to 12 areas of doctrinal reform. (I think this list is ... | |
| Eternal Security; Once Saved Always Saved? | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: Greetings, I would like to know what your your belief is in regards to the security of the believer. ... A: Once Saved Always Saved (OSAS) is a very misunderstood topic, especially by SDA’s. The real ... | |
| Where to worship? | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: Greetings Tom, I have had several discussions already in regards to Sabbath keeping for the NC ... A: Greetings Matthew: The primary doctrine of the church is the Gospel. When this chief doctrine is ... | |
| christmas | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: do they celebrate Christmas A: Karen asked: “Do the SDA’s celebrate Christmas? The SDA’s do acknowledge the holiday of Dec 25th ... | |
| Sabbath | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: Being a Christian means loving and believing in Christ and His morals, and wanting to be like Him. ... A: Hanna said: Being a Christian means loving and believing in Christ and His morals, and wanting to ... | |
| SDA View of the Jews (Israelis) | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: When I was a teenager I attended evangelistic meetings held by SDA evangelists and remember that ... A: The SDA’s and the Jews This is a rather complicated topic that needs some explanation. While the ... | |
| Female Angels | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: Nowhere in the Bible or SOP can a statement be read about angels being female,I have never heard an ... A: Angels are neither male nor female. This is what Jesus teaches. No need to speculate further. ... | |
| Review and Harold Publishing house fire | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: What really happened to the Review and Harold Publishing house fire the one they claim could not be ... A: Ricky, one is wise not to trust the White Estate’s version of SDA history. Good for you to be so ... | |
| Ellen G. White Prophet? | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: Do you belive that Ellen White was a true prophet from God? Are you a Seventh Day Adventist? What is ... A: Sharon, please take the time to read the profile of Tom Norris. He was born, raised, and educated ... | |
| SDA's Worship day | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I need to understand just by reading some of your answers, you stated that SDA needs to update ... A: Many SDA’s are very confused about the Gospel and the New Covenant Sabbath, as well as church ... | |
| justification, sanctification, legalism, perfectionism | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: I am very angry with the so called Last Generation Theology ... A: Truthseeker said: Tom Thanks for your answer. I can see by the structure of your answer that you ... | |
| justification, sanctification, legalism, perfectionism | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I am very angry with the so called Last Generation Theology ... A: The Advent Movement is Protestant in nature and doctrine, and thus it was a great mistake for the ... | |
| Adventist Reform | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: Tom, I'm wondering what it is that you are attempting to reform within Adventism? A: Adventism is a Protestant Movement that is based on the prophecy of the Three Angels Messages in Rev ... | |
| SDA wife | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: our marriage is being torn apart as my wife is getting deeper & deeper into her childhood SDA. as ... A: Don, this is not the first time that I have heard this question. There are a number of couples that ... | |
| Reformed Sabbath | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: I have been asking theWhat is the Adventist teaching on the "close of probation" and where is this ... A: Matthew said: Tom, I appreciate your attempts to answer my questions, you have a little better ... | |
| Female Angels | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: Nowhere in the Bible or SOP can a statement be read about angels being female,I have never heard an ... A: The NT is clear that Angels are neither male nor female. But this has little to do with the larger ... | |
| New Covenant/ Gospel Sabbath | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: What is the New Covenant Sabbath and what is the Gospel Sabbath. Can you tell me where to read ... A: The New Covenant, 7th day Sabbath is the same term as the Gospel Sabbath. This specific Sabbath ... | |
| Sabbath & Work | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: You see every other weekend I go to my dads. My mother believes and God but mostly I feel all alone ... A: Leah, the New Covenant Sabbath is not meant to be a hardship or burden for anyone. Nor was it a ... | |
| 4th commandment in the NT? | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: You use the phrase reform Sabbath many time. But you offer no verse or scripture in the Bible that ... A: The Reformed Sabbath While the church has always had a weekly Sabbath, there is debate about how to ... | |
| Define Reformed Sabbath | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I have been asking theWhat is the Adventist teaching on the "close of probation" and where is this ... A: The Reformed Sabbath While the church has always had a weekly Sabbath, there is debate about how to ... | |
| Tithing & The Lord's Supper | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: Norris, My husband and I have been reading so much of the information listed here and are truly ... A: Subject: Tithing & The Lord's SupperHello Mr. Norris, Q: My husband and I have been reading so ... | |
| sabbath-rest - hebrew 4:9 | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: Greetings Tom from a fellow brother in Christ, As a Christian, i greatly appreciate your views on ... A: Gospel greetings to you Brian! Thank you for your questions about the New Covenant Sabbath and ... | |
| What to do? | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: Are you still a sda? What do you do if your pastor still holds the old views of sda? And wants the ... A: While my name is still on the church books, like so many others that no longer support what the ... | |
| Close of Probation | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I have been asking theWhat is the Adventist teaching on the "close of probation" and where is this ... A: The Advent Movement is famous for developing modern eschatology, which greatly improved how the ... | |
| Personal | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: So why did you leave the church? What areas of SDA doctrine need to be re-examined? Finally, explain ... A: I am first and foremost an educated and knowledgeable Protestant, who follows the Gospel teachings ... | |
| Ellen White | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: In your previous answer, you stated that Ellen White was not to be a source of doctrine. Isn't it ... A: Ellen White had some legitimate spiritual gifts for the edification of the church, but she did not ... | |
| SDA Health Today | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: Why do you make general sweeping statements about groups, like the SDA's... THEY, THEY ALL, etc. ... A: Jean, you sound very defensive. This unhealthy attitude is not conducive to a better understanding ... | |
| 4th commandment in the NT? | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: given that 9 of the 10 commandments are restated in the new testament what is your opinion on the ... A: Many assume that only 90% of the Ten Commandments are “restated” in the New Testament. But this ... | |
| The Sabbath in Colossians 2:16, 17 | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: What are the Sabbaths in Colossians 2:16, 17 shadows of ?? and what are the "good things" to come ... A: The Sabbath in Colossians: The SDA’s have always had a problem with Paul’s theology. They don’t ... | |
| Uriah Smith | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a two part comment that is part statement and part question. Thank you for answering the ... A: Lane, thank you for your question. Yes. I do have an 1886 Hardcover edition, signed by Uriah ... | |
| Reformed Sabbath | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: Can you please point me to the scripture,or scriptures in the Bible that speak of this 'so called" ... A: Bill, I am not sure you are paying attention. The REFORMED Sabbath that I promote is still the ... | |
| Reformed Sabbath | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: Can you please point me to the scripture,or scriptures in the Bible that speak of this 'so called" ... A: Bill thanks you for this question about the Reformed, 7th day Sabbath. I agree that the discovery ... | |
| Evolution & Dr. Ford | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I was reading past answers from various "experts" and came across your reply to a question about ... A: David said: Thanks Tom for your "answer." You are putting way more into than I was even asking. I've ... | |
| Evolution & Dr. Ford | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: I was reading past answers from various "experts" and came across your reply to a question about ... A: David said: Hi Tom, I was reading past answers from various "experts" and came across your reply ... | |
| SDA traditions | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: Norris, I have been a SDA for 35 years. Amen! and I was researching today on the Internet some of ... A: Kathleen said: Dear Mr. Norris, I have been a SDA for 35 years. Amen! and I was researching today ... | |
| Where do you go? What About Tithe? | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: The last 2 years I've been searching and reading and praying to understand the uncomfortable feeling ... A: Many SDA’s are stunned and shocked to hear that tithing is a false doctrine. Their first response ... | |
| God's Law & the Sabbath | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I’m searching for a certain denomination and was hoping that by contacting you, you could help me in ... A: Craig Latham asked: I am searching for a certain denomination and was hoping that by contacting ... | |
| Where do you go? | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: The last 2 years I've been searching and reading and praying to understand the uncomfortable feeling ... A: Today, many SDA’s are becoming very uncomfortable with their denomination. Many are tired of the ... | |
| law and grace | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: the modern seventh day adventist believes in salvation by grace and not by law..it's the same thing ... A: Today, the SDA church has a very serious problem that will be fatal if not corrected. They have not ... | |
| Sabbath Confusion | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: Just wanted to ask if you have any NT bible verses that tell us to keep the Sabbath? I’ve been ... A: First, it is normal to be confused about the Sabbath. The entire church, both Catholic and ... | |
| Evolution & the Gospel | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: Tom I'm an agnostic, due to science's inability to find a creator. And also I'm an agnostic due to ... A: We know that we exist and that we are going to die. Beyond this, we know very little for certain. ... | |
| Doctrines and basics of 7th day adventism | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I was born in a Seventh Day Adventist family however it has been really hard for me to act like a ... A: Karina, it is good to understand that life is short, and the end of the world near. Luke 21:36 ... | |
| The Jews, Israel and the SDA | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: We live in a remote and rural area and the nearest church to our home is a Seventh Day Adventist ... A: Today, the eschatology of the SDA’s is outdated, wrong, and incomplete. So don’t think that they ... | |
| controversial issues | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: First of all, i would like to give you some backgroundinformation about me. When i was a teenager i ... A: Q1. Is the heavenly sanctuary of copy of the earthly sanctuary? A1: No! The opposite is true. ... | |
| 10 horns in 1888 debate | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: I've recently read Knight's book "Lest We Forget" In his discussion of 1888 he mentions that in ... A: Jennifer, many people feel very uncomfortable with the SDA Denomination. Those that honestly study ... | |
| The History of SDA Church | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: As you can see I'm glade to see such a website as yours.am I being vain or reading more into the ... A: God has given spiritual gifts to many others besides Ellen White. Moreover, God will continue to ... | |
| The Fulfillment of Third Angel's Message? | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: Why do you get mad at me for expressing my views of you? You can say every bad thing about what you ... A: David, the format on All Experts.Com is not very conducive for those that want to debate, which is ... | |
| controversial issues | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: First of all, i would like to give you some backgroundinformation about me. When i was a teenager i ... A: Many fail to understand that there is a cosmic struggle taking place between good and evil. The ... | |
| The Fulfillment of Third Angel's Message? | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: Why do you get mad at me for expressing my views of you? You can say every bad thing about what you ... A: David, I am not upset in the slightest with you. This is a free and open discussion about SDA ... | |
| The 3rd Angel's Message | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I'm glad you FINALLY responded to my question/thoughts about Desmond Ford. I could have asked a ... A: David, the Mark of the Beast was proclaimed by the SDA’s as part of the 3rd Angels Message. This ... | |
| Galatians & 1888 | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I was reading a response to a question about martin Luther and SDA and you mentioned something about ... A: The 1888 Debates The 1888 debates took place because E. J. Waggoner discovered Luther’s great ... | |
| SDAs & Truth | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: Do you think the SDA is the only "correct" church? Do you feel that they are the most biblically ... A: The Worldwide Church of God, descended from a 1934 schism in the Seventh-day Church of God, which ... | |
| SDAs & Truth | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: Do you think the SDA is the only "correct" church? Do you feel that they are the most biblically ... A: I have been an SDA all my life. I was born in an Adventist hospital, on October 22, no less, (not ... | |
| SDA stance on Martin Luther | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: Tom, I have been an Adventist all my life and have been a member of the church for 40 years. ... A: The Advent Movement is a Protestant Paradigm, which is why they speak so highly of the Reformation. ... | |
| Standish Brothers | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I wanted to make a comment , you say that Collin Standsih is an old covenant Cristian, I dont think ... A: I sympathize with all those that have been indoctrinated by the White Estate and the Review. Many ... | |
| The 3rd Angel's Message | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: I'm glad you FINALLY responded to my question/thoughts about Desmond Ford. I could have asked a ... A: The Three Angels Messages is an historic, prophetic paradigm based on Rev 14. These three ... | |
| Now what? More questions | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: Tom Norris, Since reading your response to my question I have gone and read into the forums and ... A: Q1: Define the Three Angels Messages: A1. The Three Angels Messages of Rev 14 represents the ... | |
| A Mass Exodus of SDAs and Dr. Ford | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I would like to read your reply/comments on the following: Desmond Ford has boldly come out and ... A: David, I see that you are still intent on defending Traditional Adventism as if it were credible and ... | |
| Theology - Martin Luther vs(?) SDA | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: Tom Norris, I am a Seventh Day Adventist and I believe that God has led me to this website to ... A: Alex, good to meet an honest searcher for truth! Eternal life is the grand prize for all that ... | |
| Seventh-Day Adventist Reform | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I was raised as a SDA. I ran away from them as fast as I could when I was away from home. Was taught ... A: Sherri, since Glacier View in 1980, millions of SDA's have left the church, so don't feel bad, or ... | |
| Adventist Reform? -# 2 | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: Dont know if its better to ask again or post under the answer you gave so im asking a little more. ... A: Chris, I gave you a comprehensive, 12 point list of much needed Adventist Reforms. You only ... | |
| SDA Church | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: Tom, For one moment I agreed with your commends, but when you went talking that SDA Church keep ... A: It is sad to see so many people confused about Adventist history and theology. It is also sad to ... | |
| Adventist Reform? | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: Norris. I read the reply you gave to a Sylvia person, about the Adventist reform you and others are ... A: Christopher, here are the answers to your questions about Adventist Reform; Many have asked for a ... | |
| Ellen G. White | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: Tom Norris, My name is Ruben Herrera. I have being talking to Robert Sanders and Dirk Anderson, ... A: The name Ellen White is a lightening rod for all SDA's that grew up under the oppressive influence ... | |
| Joining the Army | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: hey Tom, theres been something im really confused about .. im about to finish high school and since ... A: Jason, thanks for your thoughtful question. Good for you to be thinking so much about your future. ... | |
| Jesuits and the Adventist church | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: Do the Jesuits infiltrate all aspects of society (including the SDA church) to tear it down, change ... A: David, I am not an expert on the Jesuits. Nor do I think they have "infiltrated" the SDA church. ... | |
| Questions On Doctrine (The Book) | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: In M.L. Andreasen's "Letters to the Churches" he outlines that the leadership, at the time of the ... A: Question On Doctrine During the 1950's, the SDA's were trying to clean up their legalistic image. ... | |
| Being an Expert | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: Who made you an expert in such aspect as SDA church? Why are you doing it? Why do you spend your ... A: Sylvia, there were 10 points addressed, and you seem to take issue with only a few. So we agree on ... | |
| New Covenant versus Old Covenant Sabbath | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: You mention that there is a difference between New Covenant Sabbath and Old Covenant Sabbath along ... A: There is a great difference between the OC Sabbath and the NC version that Jesus taught in the ... | |
| Being an Expert | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: Who made you an expert in such aspect as SDA church? Why are you doing it? Why do you spend your ... A: Sylvia, no problem. I thought that perhaps you had misunderstood my position, because I promote ... | |
| Leaving the SDA Church | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Norris, First let me thank you for all the information you have supplied to me and the great ... A: Joe, thank you for sharing your experience with Adventism. Millions have gone through this same ... | |
| Where are our Pillars of Faith stated in EGW writtings | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I was trying to find the 7 Pillars of Faith in EGW writtings, and I'm having some difficulty mainly ... A: Ellen White & the Pillars Ellen White was not a scholar or theologian, but her books do contain the ... | |
| Being an Expert | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: Who made you an expert in such aspect as SDA church? Why are you doing it? Why do you spend your ... A: Sylvia, thank you for your many questions. I can tell that you are passionate in defense of ... | |
| Dr. Ford; Glacier View; Sabbath | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: After reading many of your answers on the Sabbath, it lead me back to your (?) interview with Dr. ... A: I have great respect for Dr. Ford. That is why he was the first to be interviewed for an online ... | |
| Church, Sabbath | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I found your answers very revealing and accurate. I'm a third generation SDA and I want to know to ... A: I have been a member of the Capitol Memorial SDA Church all my life. I am a 3rd generation SDA, and ... | |
| How did you enter the White Estate vaults? | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: Tom, I appreciate your disposition to answer our questions and the time you invest in the hope to ... A: During the 1970's there was growing debate about Ellen White. Many were perplexed about why she ... | |
| What are the SDA' s hiding? | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: What exactly are they hiding? Something controversial or provocative about this subject The ... A: What are the SDA's hiding? Why are they so full of double-talk, debate, and schism? The modern ... | |
| Your Claims About Seventh-day Adventists | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: Good morning Mr. Norris, I am a Seventh-day Adventist, and have been raised in this faith since I ... A: Question : (1) What does "IJ" stand for? Are you referring to the investigative judgment when you ... | |
| More explanation please | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: Tom, In an answer you gave on 2/10 you said… “The SDA's got it wrong then and they still have it ... A: John, you have asked a number of good questions. However, some have no doubt already been answered. ... | |
| How to expain that we are Spiritual Jews | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: My question is how do I explain to someone that we are Spiritual Jews not Gentiles using scripture. ... A: Sharon, while the SDA's have much truth embedded within their history and theology, they are very ... | |
| Your Claims About Seventh-day Adventists | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: Good morning Mr. Norris, I am a Seventh-day Adventist, and have been raised in this faith since I ... A: Chris, I agree that there is much truth embedded within Adventist history and theology. However, ... | |
| How to expain that we are Spiritual Jews | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: My question is how do I explain to someone that we are Spiritual Jews not Gentiles using scripture. ... A: The relationship between the Old and New Covenants has perplexed the church from the very beginning ... | |
| SAL and Peter and the Rock | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I recently asked another "expert" on this site about the # 666 and its relation to the pope. Well ... A: Dave, thank you for your question. Please note that I have already written about the Mark of the ... | |
| God's Requirements | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: Based on 3 quotes from EG White (6BC 1072, MH 180, MYP 144), will ALL who enter heaven (as EGW ... A: Ellen White lived a long time, and thus it is important to quote her in the correct historical ... | |
| Going to church on Sabbath. | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I am a SDA christian i recently move to the states . I have not been to church for quite a while now ... A: Paula, the New Covenant Sabbath is not meant to be a hardship or burden for anyone. We know this ... | |
| Ellen White | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: Tom, I have recently read some of what you have written on AllExperts. Your research and study has ... A: You have made some excellent observations, even as you have asked a number of complicated questions. ... | |
| Do the SDA's Teach Truth? Should I Join? | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I have been going to a SDA church for 3 years and I know pretty much what they believe, and also ... A: While the Advent Movement has made a valuable contribution to Protestant theology in the area of ... | |
| RE: Sabbath | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: Hey, this is regarding your answer to a previous question on the mark of the beast/sunday laws. I ... A: Here are three questions from Pam: QUESTION # 1. What is this long list of false SDA doctrines? ... | |
| Ellen Whites papers | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: You spend sometime with this topic, I would like to hear reliable references to your unbelief in her ... A: Brad, you must have misunderstood my position about Ellen White. She is not a fraud or quack as ... | |
| Reformed Sabbath | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: I don't understand your reference to a "reformed Sabbath," and I've found some references I also ... A: Does the church have a weekly Sabbath or is this just an optional doctrine? What is the correct ... | |
| Investigative Judgement | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: I read your response to a question concerning the Investigative judgement. Yet you gave no quotes ... A: The SDA church is founded on the history and theology associated with the Three Angels Messages of ... | |
| Communion at Home? | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: I was born and raised in the SDA church. Now that I have a family of my own (2 very young ... A: The object or definition of the Gospel is not about the Sabbath or law keeping. The SDA's are very ... | |
| what is the correct gospel preached by A T Jones | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: and what are ellen whites correct stands ?vis a vis the fundamental beliefs, also please give me ... A: As a result of their mission to promote Sabbath Reform, the SDA's naturally became very legalistic. ... | |
| Why So Much Division in the Church | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: Why Protestant have so much so denominations? like Catholic and Orthodox have no sub denominations ... A: This is an interesting and profound question. It assumes that the Protestants are wrong because ... | |
| dissatisfied customers | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: I followed your lead into AllExperts. Lately, I have had some unhappy clients. Do you see a problem ... A: Glenn, those that teach and promote the Gospel are going to have many "dissatisfied customers." ... | |
| First Angel's Message & the Pre-Advent Judgment | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: If the first angel's message brings to view a judgment; and therefore by implication declares ... A: Many SDA's have become very confused and perplexed about the doctrine of the Judgment, as well as ... | |
| A. T. Jones | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: What, if anything, do you know about a book (maybe more appropriately a pamphlet) purportedly ... A: A.T Jones, along with E. J. Waggoner and Ellen White, was famous for trying to promote Gospel Reform ... | |
| Israel Dammon | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I recently read about the arrest and trial of one Israel Dammon. What is your understanding of this ... A: The SDA critics have made way too much over this historical piece of trivia. It was not "The SDA ... | |
| Kellogg's Living Temple & the Omega Apostasy | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: Do you have any insights as to the real reason why Kellogg was forced out of the church? The ... A: Adventist history has been so badly suppressed, revised, and manipulated by the Takoma Park ... | |
| Ford and 1888, Jones and Waggoner, etc | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to locate what D. Ford had to say about 1888, Jones and Waggoner and their views on the ... A: Ron, thanks for yourDr. Ford is a world class Protestant theologian, not a church historian. ... | |
| membership decline | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: Tom, My question is this? What was the SDA North American church membership in 1960, 1970, ... A: Jeff, here are two links that speaks to your questions: ... | |
| tithing | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: What is the SDA's stance on tithing? Is the tithing of 10% of your income biblical? I come from a ... A: The SDA's teach that tithing is the will of God for the Church. They also claim to be the New ... | |
| Adventists & the Covenants | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: I skimmed thru one of your answers about SDA beliefs. In it you stated that SDA's have misunderstood ... A: James, while it may be comforting for the self-destructing SDA's to think that no one correctly ... | |
| SDA - The Two Covenants | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: What is the difference between the law and the covenant. As far as I understand from the bible, the ... A: Few Christians today correctly understand the correct difference between the Two Covenants. ... | |
| filling out a registration | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: ...Do Atomorrow have live discussion on its website? thanks A: The Adventist of Tomorrow Forum facilitates online discussion, comment, and study about church ... | |
| Adventists & the Covenants | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: I skimmed thru one of your answers about SDA beliefs. In it you stated that SDA's have misunderstood ... A: It is very difficult for any SDA to understand the Gospel. So I understand why you are having ... | |
| Adventists & the Covenants | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I skimmed thru one of your answers about SDA beliefs. In it you stated that SDA's have misunderstood ... A: Understanding the relationship between the Old and New Covenants is difficult and problematic. It ... | |
| The seal of God | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: my question is who will receive the seal of God ,does God like choose who he want to give is seal to ... A: Paula, thanks for your question. The plan of salvation was devised in the mind of the eternal, ... | |
| sda material | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: Tom, I met you years ago at Capitol SDA church during a Des Ford visit. I attended the SDA church, ... A: Jim, Richard Fredericks has left Adventism, even as Dr. Ford separated from his confused theology in ... | |
| EGW as Prophet | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: I have great respect for your opinion. I have read where you have stated the EGW did not claim to be ... A: Sal, thanks for your very astute and thoughtful question. I do indeed understand why you are having ... | |
| EGW & Scripture | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: Tom Is Ellen G White the infallible interpreter of Scripture? Yes or no? A: No! Ellen White never claimed to be a prophet, much less an infallible interpreter of scripture. ... | |
| Clear Word Bible | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: Norris: What is your opinion of the Clear Word Bible of the SDA Church? Isn't it much like the ... A: Mark, thanks for your question. I personally know the author of the Clear Word Bible. Dr. Jack ... | |
| Desmond Ford | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: Below is my questions/comments I asked you back in early to mid December. I received a reply back ... A: I am a New Covenant Seventh-day Adventist, and you are the Old Covenant kind. So I repudiate ... | |
| Attendance statistics | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: In a previous answer you said: ------- For example, it is estimated that only 50% of those on the ... A: Dave, the number that you speak about is based on Monte Sahlin's 1988 study, "The Dropout Problem in ... | |
| sda trademark | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: how can the sda church justify the trade mark and the lawsuits that have accured ? there is only one ... A: Dennis, I have already answered this question. Here is some of what was said previously on this ... | |
| sda trademark | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: how can the sda church justify the trade mark and the lawsuits that have accured ? there is only one ... A: 12 Challenges to SDA Doctrine 1. Today the SDA church is teaching the wrong version of the Three ... | |
| S.D. Remnant Chruch & 1888 | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: I recently acquired 2 fairly old pamphlets by the "S.D. Adventist Remnant Church of the Primitive ... A: The author of this pamphlet seems to be C. A. Andersen of Washington State. He became dissatisfied ... | |
| Jones and Waggoner | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me the day and month that Jones and or Waggoner first started preaching the 1888 ... A: This document, along with many others, should be part of the large 1888 Collection that was released ... | |
| JESUS | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: What would have happened to Jesus if he had sinned? Many thanks. ANSWER: If Jesus had sinned, he ... A: If Jesus had sinned prior to the cross, he may not have been resurrected at all. However, because he ... | |
| JESUS | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: What would have happened to Jesus if he had sinned? Many thanks. A: If Jesus had sinned, he could not have pleased God and would in fact need a Savior to save him from ... | |
| The Standish Brothers | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: I just sent you a follow-up on the Nature Of Christ. I hope everyone reads it when you answer the ... A: The Standish brothers were famous for their legalistic positions during the Righteousness by Faith ... | |
| The Nature of Christ (EVERYONE READ THIS...PLEASE) | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: I just finished reading your reply on a question about The Nature of Christ (10/24/2007). While it ... A: Do you purposely wait to answer these types of questions, hoping they get lost behind other ... | |
| Under Law or 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: Joe, thanks for your question. The present debate within the Adventist Community is nothing new or ... | |
| The Fallen Health Message | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: I just wanted to thank you for opening my eyes even more clearly to my condition in regards to our ... A: It is the nature of man to do evil and not good. Which is why the chosen people of God, the Jews, ... | |
| The Nature of Christ (EVERYONE READ THIS...PLEASE) | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: I just finished reading your reply on a question about The Nature of Christ (10/24/2007). While it ... A: David, thanks for your follow up. It is apparent that you support Traditional Adventism. While ... | |
| Nature of Christ (a follow-up) | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: First of all I just asked a plain question and did not ask you for a lashing of SDA's or any other ... A: Doug, there are no simple, smooth, or easy answers for the SDA's. They are experiencing a great ... | |
| Creation | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: Is the Creation account in Genesis literal? Meaning was the world created in 6 literal days (six - ... A: There is much debate today about the age of the earth. While Science views the earth as being ... | |
| Sabbath | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: Where does it say in the bible that the seventh day sabbath has been changed to sunday? You should ... A: It is far too late in the day for Adventists to be inventing new doctrines. The Three Angels ... | |
| The Nature of Christ | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering what your understanding of the Nature of Chirst is. Some say he took Adam's nature ... A: For the SDA's, Christology became a topic of great interest and debate during the 1970's. Those ... | |
| The Trinity | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: Do you believe in the trinity? Do you refute that heresy like the pioneers did? A: The SDA Pioneers were not clear or correct about the Trinity. While William Miller was a ... | |
| Jesus AFTER Resurrection | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: I have been searching the scriptures to find out if Jesus ever went to church on the sabbath AFTER ... A: There is no record of Jesus going into either the Temple or the Synagogue after his resurrection. ... | |
| Sabbath | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: Where does it say in the bible that the seventh day sabbath has been changed to sunday? You should ... A: Melvin, I think you know the answer to your question. There is no such passage in the Bible where ... | |
| Sabbath Confusion | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: hey tom I am a new Christian and am presently very confused on the concept of Saturday and Sunday ... A: Today, the Christian world is very confused about all doctrine, not just the Sabbath. Which ... | |
| Chaplains | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: How can I become an Adventist Chaplain??? A: Tania, I would suggest that you start with Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries. They have an excellent ... | |
| False Teachings of Traditional Adventism. | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: I noticed in one of your articles that you made mention of the many false doctrines which are being ... A: Many people are asking this same question. However, it is not fair to make a list of SDA errors ... | |
| SDA Fasting & Health Reform | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: I can't believe you said that SDA people are overweight and out of shape becaue they don't fast. ... A: Debra, I think you are missing the point. The SDA's have emphasized health more than any other ... | |
| SDA Fasting & Health Reform | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: I can't believe you said that SDA people are overweight and out of shape becaue they don't fast. ... A: Debra, I did not say that the SDA's are out of shape because they don't fast. I said that perhaps ... | |
| Fasting, Women's Dress, and Religious Holidays | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: DO SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS FAST ON DAY OF ATONEMENT? DO THE WOMEN WEAR VEILS FOR CHURCH SERVICES ? DO ... A: The SDA's do not fast on the Jewish Day of Atonement, or on any other day for that matter. (Which ... | |
| Jesus and His Second Coming - In the Torah | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: Is there any clear proof in the Torah (old testament) about jesus, and his second coming? A: The Jews have a very difficult time understanding that the Old Covenant was designed to be replaced ... | |
| SDA View of Government | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: What is the attitude of SDAs toward the government? Is the SDA church more anti-government than ... A: The SDA church has a very friendly and co-operative attitude towards the Government. They are not ... | |
| SDA FAITH, & OPENING OF A SABBATH CHURCH | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: I have been an SDA since 1970 at age 10. I have been a faithful follower of Adventist church and ... A: Today, many within the SDA community are also searching for answers. Many are trying to figure out ... | |
| PILLARS OF OUR FAITH | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT THE ORIGINAL PILLARS OF THE FAITH ARE? AND THE ORIGINAL SIGN OR SYMBOL OF THE ... A: and why the SDA's no longer promote them. All SDA theology is based on the history and theology ... | |
| From Sunset to sunset | 6/23/2007 |
| Q: I'm very perplexed over something. We MUST be careful that we ADD nothing to the word of God. ... A: Deana, thanks for your question. However, I don't think you have to worry about this point. The ... | |
| abstaining from all meats II | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: I had a follow-up question I sent to Anthony about a comment he made to another reader. Instead of ... A: Abstaining From Meats: Dear Reader, thank you for your questions about abstaining from eating meat. ... | |
| Roman Catholics in the SDA Church | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: is it true that within our church there are people who are jesuit or romans?if no why now you don't ... A: While there have been rumors for years that the SDA's have been infiltrated by Roman Catholics at ... | |
| SDA Apologist & Clean and Unclean Foods | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: My name is Eric. I just returned to the SDA church after five years of New Ageism and a divorce. ... A: Eric, thank you for your questions about health as well as about clean and unclean foods. This a ... | |
| The Fourth Commandment and The Heavenly Sanctuary | 5/18/2007 |
| Q: How long will you continue to attempt make the fourth (4th) commandment of God pertaining to his ... A: It helps explain why so many SDA's have left the church in frustration and confusion during the last ... | |
| Three Angels Message (once again) & more. | 5/17/2007 |
| Q: hey Tom, I just got a reply from you to an 'older' question. Tom can you answer me about the ... A: David, I trust that you are now satisfied with my response about the term "fear God." ... | |
| Return to the SDA Church | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: My name is Eric. I just returned to the SDA church after five years of New Ageism and a divorce. ... A: While it is true that every church is different one from another, each and every denomination is ... | |
| Ignorance of the critics | 5/13/2007 |
| Q: hey Tom, I am sending this again because it just came to me as a question addressed for me??? ... A: David, you need to take a deep breath and relax. The pursuit of truth is a serious matter; it can ... | |
| Sun/Sat resurrection & the Lord's Day-weekday or event | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: "Most other Sabbath keepers or Sabbatarians such as Church of God Seventh Day and Seventh Day ... A: Rachel, I think David R's response to you on 5/11/2007 should have cleared up your confusion about ... | |
| Mrs. White & Three Angels Message (again) | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: I am starting to get the feeling you are avoiding my questions. Here is a question Do you believe ... A: David, I get the feeling that you are not paying attention. For example you are now asking me how I ... | |
| The SDA Church | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: How are you? Just read your last couple of posts and I've come to my own conclusion. You are not a ... A: David, thanks for expressing your opinions. You are certainly entitled to believe what you want to ... | |
| The Three Angels' Message | 4/28/2007 |
| Q: How are you? You keep claiming that proclaiming the law, or I guess you could say obedience to the ... A: David, thanks for your question about the Three Angels Messages. More specifically, you asked about ... | |
| Pre-Millenialism Futurism and Seventh Day Adventist | 4/27/2007 |
| Q: "Is it true that before the Seventh-Day Adventist Church was organized that the historicism method ... A: While book of Revelation became an accepted part of the cannon, it was understood the least. In ... | |
| Proclaiming God's Law | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: However, I think you’re missing my point. The texts given were intended to show the present call for ... A: Max, thanks for your follow up question. However, I think you are missing a number of points. ... | |
| The SDA Church | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: How are you? Just read your last couple of posts and I've come to my own conclusion. You are not a ... A: David, thanks for your observations and question. You and I obviously disagree on how to define an ... | |
| The law of God | 4/21/2007 |
| Q: I was doing a research on a topic regarding "National Sunday Laws" that a friend of mine informed me ... A: Max, thank you for your thoughtful questions about SDA eschatology. However, I must point out that ... | |
| Pre-Millenialism Futurism and Seventh Day Adventist | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: "Is it true that before the Seventh-Day Adventist Church was organized that the historicism method ... A: The prophetic book of Revelation was an enigma to the church for hundreds of years. Not only did ... | |
| hierarchy of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: What is the hierarchy of structure in leadership in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church? A: Margaret, thank you for your question about the management structure of the SDA church. Although ... | |
| Sabbath | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: Who was the Sabbath made for? I have a first day pastor to tell me that it was made for the Jews. ... A: First off, you need to thank the Baptists and be kind to them. Why? Because the Father of ... | |
| Good Friday | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: Do Seventh Day Adventist celebrate Good Friday A: The SDA's do not as a general rule celebrate Good Friday. They hardly acknowledge Easter Sunday. ... | |
| The Little Horn & The Beast of Revelation 13 | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: I've been reading your posts and am amazed at how far you have distanced yourself from practically ... A: David thanks for your question about SDA Prophecy. However, I must first deny your claim that I ... | |
| the Gospel & SDA's | 3/31/2007 |
| Q: good day, yu said that sda preaches a wrong gospel, can yu be more clear about it ? what about the ... A: Jean, thank you for your question about the law and the Gospel. It is good for each and every ... | |
| Food beliefs | 3/31/2007 |
| Q: I have a friend, real sweet lady that is very adamant about keeping what she say's is a 7th Day ... A: The SDA church embraces numerous Old Covenant rules and regulations such as tithing, Sabbath ... | |
| The Catholic Church and the Beast | 3/28/2007 |
| Q: I read what you wrote concerning the traditional SDA understanding of the beast of Revelation. I was ... A: While the SDA's have accused all others of submitting to tradition in the formation of doctrine, ... | |
| Ellen White | 3/15/2007 |
| Q: I do agree that there is nothing wrong with 'questioning' doctrine. I also agree that there are ... A: Angela, I am glad to see that you are not against the honest examination of doctrine, even as you ... | |
| Mark of the Beast / Sunday Laws pt. 2 | 3/12/2007 |
| Q: I have to be honest with you though...I just don't get where you are coming from. First - Anyone ... A: Those that are committed to the defense and promotion of Traditional SDA doctrines, regardless of ... | |
| Mark of the Beast/ SundayLaws | 3/8/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering, after reading your posts, what exactly do you think to be the Mark of the Beast. ... A: Sunday, and the Sabbath. It is good to see you seriously thinking about these eschatological ... | |
| National Sunday Law | 3/1/2007 |
| Q: I hear SDAs speak of a National Sunday Law being enacted by the United States. I have never heard of ... A: Mike, thanks for your question about SDA eschatology. A quick look at US history in the 19th ... | |
| Book | 2/27/2007 |
| Q: I noticed in an answer you mentioned writing a book to include info on hidden EGW documents. Is ... A: I agree that the Adventist Community should have all the facts possible about Ellen White. The ... | |
| Born Again | 2/14/2007 |
| Q: How are you Just a quick question; you wrote; " Many in the Day of Judgment, which is the Second ... A: To be a Christian is to understand and embrace the Gospel. This is the primary doctrine of the ... | |
| Mark - Again! | 2/8/2007 |
| Q: Im very sorry to bother you again, especially as I asked a question last night Re ... A: David, the Protestant Movement has identified the Roman Catholic Church as an enemy of Heaven. They ... | |
| Mark of Beast/ Sabbath | 2/7/2007 |
| Q: so much for taking the time and effort to reply to me, you advice has been so helpful. I looked at ... A: David, my position about the Reformed Sabbath has not changed. So I stand by what I wrote about the ... | |
| Mark of Beast/ Sabbath | 2/6/2007 |
| Q: Fiest of thankyou so much for replying to me, it is really much appreicated. Its quite an eye ... A: The best way to understand the Reformed Sabbath is to study the New Testament on that topic. The ... | |
| Mark of Beast/ Sabbath | 2/3/2007 |
| Q: I wonder if you can clear something up for me, which day should I be going to church on, and if I go ... A: David, thanks for your question. While it is too early to fully understand the final definition of ... | |
| Does the SDA Church Teach False Doctrine? | 12/26/2006 |
| Q: I was not raised SDA, but became one at age 17. I have always loved the church and the Truth it has ... A: You have asked if the leaders today are teaching false doctrine? You have asked if the SDA ... | |
| I agree about the Two Covenants | 11/24/2006 |
| Q: Tom I read your article on The Moral Law and the Sabbath, I agree 100% with you that we turned the ... A: Ricky, thanks for your question and for your determination to better understand the Gospel. But ... | |
| 10 Commandments; Part 2 | 11/21/2006 |
| Q: I'm afraid I don't have a question right now though, usually takes me awhile to "noodle" things over ... A: 10 Commandments: Part 2 The SDA's Have the WRONG Gospel The Protestant Reformation was built on ... | |
| flags | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: Does the Seventh-Day Adventist church have any protocol regarding the display of the American and ... A: The SDA church has no protocol about the display of flags. While the SDA's predict that the USA ... | |
| 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: Carmela, thank you for your question about the Mark of the Beast. The SDA's are famous for ... | |
| 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: Dawn; thank you for your questions about how the Law and the Sabbath relate to the Old and New ... | |
| I agree with Tom Norris | 10/27/2006 |
| Q: Blessings Tom, I must agree with you on your analysis of the Old Covenant. Since becoming an ... A: Ryan, I am glad you agree that the Old Covenant featured and contained the Moral law. This is the ... | |
| Dr. Ford and Glacier View | 10/19/2006 |
| Q: I wonder if you can tell me what were Dr. Ford's main arguments at Glacier View? Also do you know if ... A: In the 1970's, the SDA church was divided about the definition of the Gospel. While most were ... | |
| SDA colleges | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: Do you think that requiring worship credits at SDA colleges(getting credit and a grade for ... A: Lindsey, I would not blame the long running Adventist schism on the requirement that the youth must ... | |
| The Moral Law and the Sabbath | 10/6/2006 |
| Q: Blessings Tom, I appreciate your honesty on modern Adventism. I agree that the Church is not what ... A: Ryan, you sound like a sincere and knowledgeable SDA, one that is concerned about helping the ... | |
| Investigative Judgment | 9/13/2006 |
| Q: I just replied back to your answer about the IJ but I wanted to send you a private reply. As I ... A: I am on a Mac system, so an MP3 format should be fine. My e-mail is tlgroup@erols.com. I have been ... | |
| A short letter to Tom Norris | 9/13/2006 |
| Q: I admire your zeal but cannot agree with your view on the IJ. I just don't understand how you don't ... A: David, although you are having a difficult time believing that the IJ is not a fundamental doctrine ... | |
| A short letter to Tom Norris | 9/11/2006 |
| Q: After reading your reply to my question I did some heartfelt reading/studying. I just do not see how ... A: David, while you take issue with my answer about Ellen White not being a prophet as the White Estate ... | |
| The SDA Church | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: Norris: I am a non-SDA expert on this site. I have been answering questions here for about 5 years. ... A: Sal, I thank you for your encouragement and support of Adventist Reform. I truly appreciate your ... | |
| test-Is Ellen White a true or false Prophet | 9/4/2006 |
| Q: Does ellen white pass these biblical test of a prophet? prophecies must be fulfilled deut ... A: Randall, thank you for your question about whether Ellen White is a true or false prophet. This is ... | |
| Investigative Judgment | 8/28/2006 |
| Q: How are you? I'm kind of new to this board, so bear with me. You are a member of the SDA church ... A: David, thank you for your questions about the Investigative Judgment. This is the most ... | |
| DARCOM | 8/25/2006 |
| Q: Norris: What is your opinion of DARCOM series? Thanks, Sal A: Sal, thanks for your question about the DARCOM series. This acronym stands for a series of books ... | |
| Decline in attendance | 8/16/2006 |
| Q: I have attended the SDA church for about 4 years and have allusions to how the local church used to ... A: Bill, thank you for your question about the membership decline in the SDA denomination. You are ... | |
| Early Writings, pp. 64-67 | 7/16/2006 |
| Q: "On June 27, 1850, Mrs. White wrote that only a few months remained for the people to get ready. ... A: The quote that you seek is found in the 1945 book called "Early Writings," published by the Review ... | |
| knowledge | 6/27/2006 |
| Q: Is heaven the new Jerusalem? A: Elaine, thank you for your question about whether "Heaven is the New Jerusalem?" The term "Heaven" ... | |
| 1888 General Conference | 6/6/2006 |
| Q: Two questions: 1) What information (including perhaps referring me to some good reference material) ... A: The theological debate represented by this famous 19th century meeting has been a constant source of ... | |
| ADVENTISM A CULT | 5/23/2006 |
| Q: HOW CAN I PROVE TO MY DAUGHTER THAT SDA IS A COLT BASED ON VISIONS OF A FALSE PROPHET WHOM GOD WARNS ... A: Angie, thank you for your question about SDA's being a cult. While many people have labeled the ... | |
| Hi Do you believe that... | 4/20/2006 |
| Q: Do you believe that every word in The Bible is essentially true? What are your views on the age of ... A: the age of the earth, and the main beliefs of the SDA's. First, I have provided some links about ... | |
| Shut Door | 4/16/2006 |
| Q: Norris: In your opinion did Ellen White have a vision supporting the Shut Door doctrine? If so, ... A: Sam, thank you for your question about the "Shut Door," which relates to a very early period in the ... | |
| curiousity on offering | 4/13/2006 |
| Q: Follow Up Question (curiousity on offering) Well Tom, this definitely seems like an anti-seventh ... A: Michael, thanks for your follow up questions and comments. While some of my reply was negative ... | |
| curiousity on offering | 4/10/2006 |
| Q: I think only a few individuals have some knowledge on how the tithes and offerings are being used or ... A: Michael, thank you for your question about "How the tithes and offerings are being used in the SDA ... | |
| White Estate | 4/4/2006 |
| Q: Norris: What do you mean by the statement that thousands of documents have been hidden in the White ... A: Let me answer it for you with some historical background as well as with some first hand testimony ... | |
| Hidden Documents | 3/30/2006 |
| Q: Norris: What do you mean by the statement that thousands of documents have been hidden in the White ... A: Let me answer it for you with some historical background as well as with some first hand testimony ... | |
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I can answer most any question about church history and theology, starting from 1818 when William Miller articulated the 1st Angels Message that became the foundation of the Adventist Movement. While this first prophetic message terminated in the spring of 1844, it was followed by what Adventists refer to as the 2nd Angels Message, which dates from the spring of 1844 until the great disappointment of October 22, 1844. By 1847, the 3rd Angels Message had been developed and this Sabbatarian theology represents the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Moreover, I can explain the historical and theological development of the SDA denomination from its beginning and on through the great Battle Creek schism that forced the SDA's to retreat to Takoma Park. Here the 20th century church recovered from their internal battles that had erupted at the 1888 General Conference in Minneapolis over the definition of the law and the Gospel. Fearing another repeat of this disaster, President Daniels, determined to hide this debate. However, this policy led to more conflict, especially over the role and authority of Ellen White, a unique and accomplished religious writer that had remarkable spiritual gifts. However, by the decade of the 1970`s, the church once again erupted into debate. The hierarchy settled the turmoil in 1980 with the trial of Dr. Desmond Ford at Glacier View. Here Dr. Ford was exiled because he supposedly disagreed with Ellen White over the Fundamentals. But this controversial action resulted in another major schism that is still in progress today.
Experience
Tom Norris was raised as a Seventh-day Adventist in Takoma Park, Md. He attended SDA grade and High schools, moving on to study Adventist theology at Columbia Union College. He also spent significant time conducting independent research in the General Conference Archives and the Ellen G. White Estate. Over the years he has also interviewed a number of prominent Adventist scholars, theologians, and Pastors ranging from the late Arthur White to the exiled Dr. Desmond Ford. In addition, he has amassed a large private library, which includes numerous rare books and manuscripts about Adventist theology and history. He is presently the online editor of Adventist Reform, and can be found at Adventist for Tomorrow answering questions online about SDA theology and history as well as promoting Adventist Reform.
Education/Credentials
Tom Norris attended SDA grade and High schools, moving on to study Adventist theology at Columbia Union College. He also spent significant time conducting independent research in the General Conference Archives and the Ellen G. White Estate.
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