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Category archives: FAQs

  • Hello Mike, I know many mistrust the concept of "conscience." However, I have come to understand that this is how God speaks to us - mostly by impressions. I really think it is as simple as "yes" or "no," indicating God's approval or disapproval. Symbols of this in the Old Testament were the Urim a... [read more]
  • Hello Mike, I'm trying to understand the verse in Revelation that states that the dragon sent a flood after the woman (out of his mouth), but the Earth helped her. Do you recall writing an explanation of this verse that you could point me to? Thanks S____ Hi S____, Rather than tell you ... [read more]
  • Dear Mike. The Roman Catholic argues for the burning up of the "wood, hay, stubble," (1Co 3:12) as the purging of man's soul of all that is unworthy. A man in purgatory should be glad to get rid of these impurities, to be fit for eternal happiness, but Paul says he "SHALL SUFFER LOSS". (1Co 3:15). ... [read more]
  • Dear Mike, Your article was great and inspiring. I started looking for answers, because my church and so many others keep saying, "We are not under law but under grace." This statement is used to excuse even the sins referred to in the New Testament. But yet, in the same breath, "Let's listen to th... [read more]
  • Hi, I have been studying your papers, and I have come to understand and see great truths. I praise God for your understanding. I come from Ultra dispensationalist teaching for the last six years and before that Lutheran. Okay, here's the question. Mat 25:41 Jesus says the eternal fire (age abiding)... [read more]
  • Posted July 9, 2004 Hi Mike I just received my first e- mail about the false Gospel posted on your web page. I am a little bit shocked at R_____'s response. R_____ wrote: What the hell does that mean? Sounds like words meant to confuse babes. What do you mean, "before the law"? I have justificat... [read more]
  • Hi Mike Have you noticed what Hos 10:12 says about teaching? Rain - 3384 - teaching. Have a great day. Your brother W______ Hi W______, That is a very revealing bit of information. 'Rain' is generally translated 'teach.' Hos 10:12 Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your f... [read more]
  • Hello, Brother. Quick question for you. I don't recall seeing this addressed anywhere on your website, so here it is... While the book of Revelation is a book of spiritual signs and should not be interpreted literally (with which I agree), I'm finding that most teachers (including yourself) adhere ... [read more]
  • Dear Mike, Thank you very much for your well presented and uplifting message. The word of God flows and harmonizes when seen in the light of God's purpose and will. God is indeed sovereign in all things. It took me many days to go through your message, and I took many notes for myself. I was blesse... [read more]
  • Mr. Vinson, Questions: Rom 10:14... how shall they hear without a preacher? And verse 15... except they be sent... My question is, are there "any" preachers, ministers, called themselves, called "this day" as part of the few? Or are they part of the "many called" to fulfill God's plan? At this poin... [read more]
  • 1st Exchange Faith Adventist Ministry wrote: Dear beloved Brother, Thank you very much for your letter. I am so happy for your good encouragement and prayers for us. May God bless you for the great love you have to us. Thank you for receiving my letter and replying to it with wonderful love. May Go... [read more]
  • Mr. Vinson, I'm reading your writings on Strong Delusion. It's powerful! And thank you. Spiritually, I'm going through some things with my church, and I need help. First, my current pastor was a close friend of mine and my husband before branching off to start his own church. We joined him because ... [read more]