Does the heavenly sanctuary have two apartments, or are these “phases”?
Q: What is the position of the Seventh-day Adventist Church regarding how many apartments there are in the heavenly sanctuary? The Spirit of Prophecy seems to be quite clear that there are two distinct apartments…
Are women biblically unclean during menstrual periods?
Q: Based on Leviticus 15:19-23, are women considered to be “unclean” during their menstrual periods? Is this a ceremonial law, or does it still apply today? — Maureen, from Papua New Guinea A: Maureen, as…
May I work at a prison and care for inmates on Sabbath?
Q: I’m a Seventh-day Adventist who has recently moved from New Zealand to Australia. I’ve applied to work as a corrections officer at the local prison, but am worried that I might be asked to…
Is it better to have devotions at night or in the morning?
Q: I normally pray in the morning, thanking God for keeping us safe through the night, but I have my personal devotional time at night when I study the Bible for 30-45 minutes before going…
Why are Adventists encouraged not to wear jewelry?
Q: Why are Adventists encouraged not to wear jewelry? — Adah, from Nigeria A: Adah, this is an interesting question that has been discussed for some time. Some people think that not wearing jewelry is…
What is the biblical truth about evolution and dinosaurs?
Q: I’m a biology student, and our teacher discussed evolution. Is he really teaching us the truth? What is the biblical truth about the dinosaurs? Is the theory of natural selection true? Did we humans…
What should I do with tithe when I don’t agree with church leaders?
Q: I don’t like the agenda of pushing women’s ordination in my division. Is there anywhere else I can send my tithe? — Helen, from the United States A: Helen, you are not the first…
How we arrive at 457 B.C. for understanding Bible prophecy?
Q: How can we confirm that the decree to restore Jerusalem was on 457 B.C.? Ezra 6:14 only mentions there was a decree. How did we find the exact date? — Kackie, from the Philippines…
Is attending GYC conferences forbidden?
Q: Is attending GYC conferences forbidden? Some pastors in our country are against GYC. I’m a youth leader and I’ve been personally blessed by the ministry of GYC. What do you think about GYC? —…
Is it biblically acceptable to cremate an Adventist?
Q: Is it biblically acceptable to cremate the dead body of an Adventist? — Nyandusi, from Kenya A: As Seventh-day Adventists, we believe the Bible teaches that death is an unconscious state, often referred to…