What will happen if conferences decline to abide by the world church’s decision not to ordain women?
Q: With a pending resolution in October 2017 regarding conferences that are ordaining women, what is the plan if those conferences decline to abide by the world church’s decision not to ordain women to the…
What is the structure of authority for the local Seventh-day Adventist church?
Q: Would you please explain the structure of authority of the local Seventh-day Adventist church, along with who constitutes the local council of elders and local executive committee? — Quayson, from Ghana A: Quayson, the…
Can a young adult remain a youth leader if he doesn’t want to be baptized?
Q: A 27-year-old man has served as a spiritual leader in the youth department for several years. He grew up in the church but still isn’t baptized. He says that he’s decided to be baptized,…
Will Jesus return on Oct. 22, 2017?
Q: I’ve read that the Second Coming of Christ will take place on Oct. 22, 2017. There’s a website that gives a lot of biblical and Spirit of Prophecy evidence for this. Do you think…
Is it wrong to play music that doesn’t directly speak about God?
Q: I’m a musician. Last year I recorded an album of acoustic country music. In December, I experienced a very powerful conversion in my life. I’m still doing music but in volunteer places like the…
How can I become a Seventh-day Adventist?
Q: How can I became a Seventh-day Adventist? — Joshua, from Tanzania A: Joshua, thank you for your question! We would be very happy for you to join our worldwide end-time movement! We are Christians…
Has Matthew 28:19 been changed?
Q: As I was doing research on Google, I came across a website that says that Matthew 28:19 had been changed from the original text. Is this true? — Sonampha, from Cambodia A: Sonampha, while…
Are there different levels of sin?
Q: Are there different levels of sin? For example, is killing someone bigger than not honoring your father and mother? — Marlon, from the United States A: Some suggest that the negative commandments (Nos. 6-10)…
Does bringing a dead body into a church for a funeral defile the church?
Q: Does bringing a dead body, which is unclean, into God’s house for a funeral defile the church? — Isaac, from Kenya A: It is true that the church is the house of God —…
Did the Catholic Church Sue the General Conference over “The Great Controversy”?
Q: Is it true that the Roman Catholic Church is suing the General Conference for distributing “The Great Controversy”? Last year our small group was able to distribute more than 500 books house to house,…