Questions and answers
Deep biblical answers to the questions people ask—about faith, life, forgiveness, fear, and salvation. With quotations from Holy Scripture and Ellen White.
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Who in the Bible, besides Moses, was called “as God” or “gods”?
Moses was not the only representative of God, but it is about him that it is said most clearly that he was to be “as God” to other people. These words did not make a person a deity; they meant that God commissioned him to convey His will, word, and judgment. In the Bible there is only one God—the Creator, who does not share His glory with idols or people. […]
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What does “I have made you as God to Pharaoh” mean in Exodus 7:1?
The expression “I have made you as God to Pharaoh” does not make Moses a deity. God appointed him to be His visible representative, to proclaim His word and execute His judgment before the most powerful ruler of Egypt. In Exodus 7:1, the Lord responds to Moses’ fear and uncertainty. Moses did not consider himself an able speaker and was afraid that Pharaoh would not listen to him. Therefore God explains […]
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Does a person specifically need animal fats if a doctor recommends them?
The body needs fats, but there is no biological need specifically for animal fat. When a doctor recommends consuming it, it is worth clarifying what specific problem he wants to solve—lack of calories, protein, omega-3, vitamins, low weight, or lab results. What the body actually needs Fats are an important part of nutrition. They provide energy, help absorb vitamins A, D, E, and […]
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Can a vegetarian be healthy without fats, and what fats do they need?
Vegetarianism does not mean eating without fats. The Adventist approach to health calls not for extremes, but for a wise, balanced, and nourishing diet in which there is room for healthy plant fats. Some doctors rightly warn that completely eliminating fats can cause health problems. But it does not follow from this that vegetarianism is dangerous. What can be dangerous is an unbalanced diet […]
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Why did the apostles become a spectacle to angels in 1 Corinthians 4:9?
The apostles were “a spectacle to angels” because their faithfulness amid suffering revealed to the heavenly universe the power of God’s grace. In the great controversy, angels see not only human pain, but also how Christ overcomes selfishness, fear, and sin in the lives of His children. Paul does not mean that the angels mocked the apostles or wished them suffering. The image of a “spectacle” means a public […]
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How should Song of Songs 5:2 be explained in the light of Revelation 3:20?
Song of Songs 5:2 portrays a loving Bridegroom knocking at the door of His bride, and Revelation 3:20 shows Christ likewise patiently calling to a cooled, self-satisfied, yet still beloved church. This does not mean that Song of Songs is a direct prophecy about Laodicea, yet its imagery may rightly be applied spiritually, because it reveals the character of God’s love and […]
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What does “cold” mean in Christ’s message to Laodicea?
“Cold” in Revelation 3 does not mean a good or saved condition. Jesus does not call a person to be spiritually cold; He exposes self-satisfied lukewarmness and calls everyone to sincere repentance and a living relationship with Him. What does Christ call “coldness”? In the message to the church of Laodicea, Christ speaks about people who are neither cold nor hot. “Cold” is […]
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Why does Laodicea need honest testimony rather than mere comfort?
Laodicea needs not soothing approval, but Christ’s truthful testimony about her spiritual condition. His rebuke does not humiliate the believer, but destroys self-deception in order to lead to repentance, faith, and healing. Laodicea in the book of Revelation is an image of God’s people, who have the light of truth and the outward signs of religious life, but risk losing a living connection with Jesus. Her […]
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Why did Jesus not oppose every custom of the scribes?
Jesus did not fight traditions for the sake of argument, but resolutely rejected them when they replaced the Word of God, distorted love, and burdened people. His example teaches us to respect good order while testing every custom by the light of Holy Scripture. In Christ’s time, the scribes and Pharisees had many religious regulations developed by generations of teachers. Some of these customs may have helped people remember […]
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Why did Jesus not respond with rudeness when He was treated rudely?
Jesus did not answer rudeness with rudeness, because His character was filled with God’s love, meekness, and righteousness. He did not deny the existence of evil and injustice, but He did not allow others’ words to govern His heart or turn Him away from the will of His heavenly Father. Christ did not take revenge for insults In the family, among neighbors, and later in ministry, Jesus encountered misunderstanding, suspicion, […]
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What does chapter 9, “Days of Conflict,” from the book The Desire of Ages teach?
Jesus Christ in “Days of Conflict” shows that true godliness is grounded in God’s Word, love, and mercy, not in human traditions. Chapter 9 of Ellen White’s book The Desire of Ages reveals the quiet yet decisive conflict of the young Jesus with formal religion, family misunderstanding, and daily temptations. Jesus grew up in a society where the life of a Jewish child was surrounded by numerous rules […]
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What warning is contained in Mary and Joseph’s reaction to Jesus’ words?
Even sincere believers may misinterpret God’s actions if pain, anxiety, or habitual expectations overshadow the memory of His word. Mary and Joseph’s reaction to the words of twelve-year-old Jesus is not a condemnation of their love, but a gentle and important warning for every disciple of Christ. Mary and Joseph searched for Jesus in Jerusalem for three days. Their anxiety was natural: they […]
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