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I've Been Hurt by the Church and I'm Afraid to Go Back. What Do I Do?
Episode 1184 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. In Numbers 14, did Moses persuade God to change his mind? 2. Did the coming of the Two Witnesses in Revelation already happen? 3. How can I combat the constant doubting of my faith? 4. I've been hurt by the church and I'm scared to go back. What should I do? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – Can I Lose My Salvation?
Are My Life's Struggles Due to a Lack of Prayer?
Episode 1183 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is Jesus's point to the Canaanite woman that the gospel is for the Jew's first? 2. Is Isaiah 43 talking about a real or metaphorical place? 3. Is God waiting for me to pray harder before he answers my prayers? 4. Is the human spirit eternal? 5. What is the unforgivable sin? Today's Offer Core Question – What Is God's Will For Me? Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – Have I Committed the Unpardonable Sin?
Is America, "Babylon" in Revelation?
Episode 1181 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is Jesus talking about hell in John 15? 2. Is there such a thing as spiritual warfare? 3. How should I understand the Final Judgment in Revelation 20? 4. Is the United States the "Babylon" in Revelation 5. Is the idea of "once saved, always saved" found in the Bible? Today's Offer Core Question – What Is God's Will For Me? Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – What's the Difference Between Justification and Sanctification?
If Humanity Fell in the Garden, What's Stopping Us From Falling Again in Heaven?
Episode 1181 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How do I break sinful patterns that repeat themselves in my life? 2. My church says that it's important for men to have Bible studies but that it's not important for women to have Bible studies. What should I do? 3. How do we know that humanity won't fall again in heaven if we fell from communion with God in the Garden of Eden? 4. Will Jesus return after all of the prophecies in the Bible are fulfilled? 5. Should we fast the way people did in the Old Testament? 6. Can Leviticus be used to justify the transatlantic slave trade? Today's Offer Core Question – What Is God's Will For Me? Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – What's the Difference Between Justification and Sanctification?
What Are the Different Protestant Views of Communion?
Episode 1180 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Are things that Paul taught in the first century applicable today? 2. Is speaking in tongues proof of salvation? 3. What are the different views of communion? 4. When a Christian dies, does their soul go directly to heaven? Today's Offer Core Question – What Is God's Will For Me? Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Do I Live the Christian Life?
Is There Any Proof of Angels, Demons, and the Spiritual World?
Episode 1179 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is it a sin to smoke cigarettes? 2. Do I need to overcome my addiction before I become a Christian? 3. Can I, as a Christian, date a Muslim? 4. Is there any evidence of angels, demons, and the spiritual world? 5. Can demons deceive Christians and cause them to lose their faith? 6. When do personal choices become sinful if they they aren't forbidden by God? Today's Offer Core Question – What Is God's Will For Me? Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Do I Live the Christian Life?
How Did Jesus Become the Most Misunderstood Person in History? With Special Guest Kevin "KB" Burgess
Episode 1178 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why is it tempting to try to mold Jesus into our image? 2. Can believers enjoy music that is not sung in church? 3. How do I become successful without compromising my beliefs? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Dangerous Jesus: Why the Only Thing More Risky than Getting Jesus Right Is Getting Jesus Wrong by KB
How Should Christians Talk About Sex?
Episode 1177 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How can I know that I'm filled with the Holy Spirit? 2. Why did God put the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in Eden knowing that Adam would sin? 3. How should the church talk about sex? Is sex an analogy for the gospel? 4. Is it sinful to smoke weed? 5. How should we understand the parable of the wedding feast in Matthew 22? 6. How can I avoid legalism and enjoy the gifts God gives me? Today's Offer Core Question – What is God's Will For Me? Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Guide – 7 Truths About Marital Sex
Are Adam and Eve Metaphorical or Historical?
Episode 1175 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Does the Bible indicate whether certain work in a Christian household should be done by the husband or wife? 2. Why do some pentecostal churches forbid men to have beards and require women to have long hair? 3. My church has started teaching that Adam and Eve are metaphorical figures and are not historical. I was always taught that they were real. What do you think? 4. How does 1 Corinthians 15 relate to Jesus's physical resurrection? 5. What does the Bible teach concerning the doctrine of "once saved, always saved"? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question - Can I Lose My Salvation?
If the Gifts of the Spirit Have Ceased, Can Salvation Also Be Taken Away?
Episode 1174 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Does Revelation 19 say that we will be clothed in our good works? 2. How would I be judged if I sin during Christ's return? 3. If the gifts were given to us by the triune God, and if they're somehow not for today, can we truly say with confidence that salvation is for today? Or can that be taken away? 4. Does 1 Corinthians 13 tell me to be credulous when it says to "believe all things"? 5. Should Christians organizations ask for financial gifts from believers? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Revelation Bible Study
Is It OK for Christians to Send Their Child to a Public School?
Episode 1175 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How can I take care of my body without becoming vain and idolatrous? 2. Is it unbiblical to enroll my child in public school? 3. Was the wine that Jesus made from water non-alcoholic? 4. What will the judgment described in 1 Peter 4:17 look like for the church? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question - How Do I Live the Christian Life?
Did Our Souls Exist Before We Were Born?
Episode 1173 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What good works are Christians supposed to do as described in Ephesians 2:10? 2. Did our souls exist before we were born? 3. Can we have faith in Jesus before the Holy Spirit works in us? 4. Who was the first sinner? Today's Offer Give a Gift to Core Christianity Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Core Question - What's the Difference Between Justification and Sanctification?
Is There Mercy For Those Who Have Never Heard About Jesus?
Episode 1172 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What is the White Throne Judgment and who will be judged there? 2. Do I need to name every specific sin when I repent? 3. How will God judge those who have never heard the gospel? 4. Why did Jesus have to die in such a brutal manner? 5. How can I overcome the bitterness I have towards my father? Today's Offer Give a Gift to Core Christianity Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – Why Do You Talk About the Difference Between Law and Gospel
What Does It Look like for Christian Men to Provide for Their Family?
Episode 1171 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why wasn't Moses allowed in the Promised Land? 2. What is true faith? 3. Is surrogacy an option for Christians couples who struggle with infertility? 4. What does it look like for Christian men to provide for their family? 5. How can I extend true forgiveness to my sister? Today's Offer Give a Gift to Core Christianity Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Do I Live the Christian Life? Core Question – What's the Difference Between Justification and Sanctification?
Did Protestants Break Away from the One True Church?
Episode 1170 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why does Jesus seem loving in the Gospels but wrathful in Revelation? 2. Will the devil be judged differently than humans? 3. Did protestant Christians break away from the one true Roman Catholic church? 4. If my son rejects the gospel, should I withhold his inheritance? 5. Is it a sin to smoke cigarettes? Today's Offer Give a Gift to Core Christianity Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question - Why Are There So Many Denominations?
Is Ash Wednesday Biblical?
Episode 1169 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Should Christians keep the food laws in Leviticus? 2. Why did the Levite allow evil to befall the concubine in Judges 19? 3. Why did God constitute the Levitical dietary laws? 4. Is participating in Ash Wednesday biblical? Today's Offer Give a Gift to Core Christianity Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Do Christians Relate to the Law?
Can Christians Fast From Things Other Than Food?
Episode 1168 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. As a pastor, have you ever changed your mind on a belief you've held? 2. What did Jesus mean when he said that his followers must "eat of his flesh"? 3. When Christians fast, do they have to fast from food or can they fast from other things? 4. How can I keep my faith strong when God doesn't answer my prayers? Today's Offer Give a Gift to Core Christianity Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Do I Live the Christian Life?
Is the Church Too Cautious When Talking About Hell and Judgment?
Episode 1167 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How can I be a "cheerful giver" if I am struggling financially? 2. How should I understand the "third heaven" in 2 Corinthians 12:2-4? 3. Is the church too hesitant when talking about hell and judgment? 4. Are there non-financial ways I can give to the church? 5. What should I do when I don't feel convicted for my sins? Today's Offer Give a Gift to Core Christianity Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources
Where Is God's Goodness in a Mass Shooting?
Episode 1166 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Does Galatians 5 teach that no one who sins can enter the kingdom of God? 2. Can I come back to faith and renew my relationship with Jesus after falling away? 3. If God is all loving, how can he such things like mass shootings? 4. Did Jesus speak in parables so that certain people wouldn't understand him? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – What are the Parables?
Is the Asbury Revival a True Move of God's Spirit?
Episode 1165 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is God's Spirit really at work in the Asbury revival? 2. Is it ok for churches to practice open communion? 3. Was Adam's offspring made in his image or God's? 4. Is it inappropriate to chant "hell yeah!" in celebration? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Does Jesus Work Today?
"He Gets Us," but Should the Church Try to Market Jesus?
Episode 1164 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Should the church market Jesus with ads like the "He Gets Us" campaign? 2. Why does the Roman Catholic bible have more books than Protestant bibles? 3. Does the Spirit dwell in Christians before they are glorified in heaven? 4. Is it ok to evangelize by making the gospel more palatable? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Does Jesus Work Today?
How Does Sex Glorify God?
Episode 1163 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How can we "walk in Christ" according to Colossians 2:6? 2. Why will Christians needs bodies when Jesus returns? 3. How can we glorify God through sex? 4. What should I do when I feel like I need to restart my Christian walk? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Guide – 7 Truths About Marital Sex
Why Did Jesus Need to Die On the Cross and Live a Perfect Life?
Episode 1162 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. If a Christian succumbs to addiction and dies from an overdose, does this mean that they won't be saved? 2. Why did God kill David's son? 3. I know that Jesus's life gives us righteousness and that his death takes care of our sins, but isn't one of these enough? Couldn't he have just lived a perfect life and give us his righteousness, why did he have to die? 4. Why did Jesus betray Jesus with a kiss in Luke 22:53? 5. Is it wrong for a church to meet in a Jewish community center? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question - How Can God Be Loving and Wrathful?
Is It Ethical to Claim Your Tithing on Your Taxes?
Episode 1161 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How should I deal with guilt for my past sins? 2. Is it ethical to claim tithing on my taxes? 3. Will God reject me because of my continued struggles with sin? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question - How Do I Live the Christian Life?
What Does the Bible Say About Interracial Marriage?
Episode 1160 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I've prayed for God to remove my porn addiction. So why am I still failing? 2. Does Romans 10 teach that the elect can reject God? 3. Does the Bible prohibit interracial marriage? 4. When are the Last Days referred to in Revelation? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question - What's the Difference Between Justification and Sanctification?
Is It Healthy to Question If You're Really Saved?
Episode 1159 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Can spiritual entities like angels or demons communicate with Christians? 2. Is the gift of tongues still active today? 3. Is it dangerous to presume that I am saved? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Guide - 6 Things You Should Know About Spiritual Gifts
Can Unbelievers Pray to God?
Episode 1158 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How can I avoid a theology of salvation by works? 2. Are there any instruments that are inappropriate for a worship service? 3. Did Jesus share human DNA with Mary? 4. Does God hear the prayers of unbelievers? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Does Jesus Work Today?
Does Matthew 24 Teach That the Rapture Is Real?
Episode 1157 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How transparent should churches be to their members about finances? 2. How can I counsel my unsaved daughter who is making questionable life choices? 3. Is Matthew 24 a proof text for the rapture? 4. Should a pastor teach something as true if there isn't consensus?
Is Communion Symbolic or Is It Really the Body and Blood of Christ?
Episode 1156 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What did Jesus give up for my salvation? 2. Is it important to become an official member of a church? 3. Is it OK to go to Catholic Mass on Saturday and a Protestant church on Sunday? 4. In communion, do the bread and wine turn into the body and blood of Christ? 5. If God is real, why would he allow me to be sexually abused? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Can Christianity Be True if God Allows Evil and Suffering?
Are the Gospel Accounts Flawed or Trustworthy?
Episode 1155 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is it wrong or "boastful" to be proud of the accomplishments of my child? 2. How should we respond to children preaching on social media? 3. When were the Gospels of the New Testament written and are they trustworthy? 4. How can I protect my kids from believing false teachers online? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources The Historical Reliability of the Gospels by Craig Blomberg Jesus and the Eyewitnesses: The Gospels as Eyewitness Testimony by Richard Bauckham
Did God Predestine Judas's Betrayal?
Episode 1154 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Who is allowed to baptism people and administer communion? 2. Why can't all Christians administer the sacraments? 3. Is Revelation 22 referring to the book of Revelation or the entire Bible? 4. Did God predestined Judas's betrayal of Jesus? 5. What role does each person of the trinity play in salvation? 6. Is it wrong to baptize a newborn at home? 7. How are shut-ins able to participate in communion? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Can God Use All Things for Good?
Should Protestants Try to Convert Roman Catholics?
Episode 1153 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What's the difference between the "Prosperity Gospel" and "Name It and Claim It" teaching? 2. If someone trust in Jesus but takes the Roman Catholic mass, are they true believers? 3. Who is the Anti-Christ? 4. Did Jesus's apostles believe in ghosts? 5. Does God determine when and how we die? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – Why Are There So Many Denominations?
How Do You Know When a Teaching Is Heretical?
Episode 1152 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I've prayed for my child to be healed for over 30 years. Why hasn't God answered my prayers? 2. Does Luke 22 show that Jesus had a will separate from the Father's? 3. Is the teaching of predestination a heresy? 4. Should I feel guilty for not being able to tithe 10 percent? 5. Does the Bible teach that women must remain silent in church services? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Can Christianity Be True if God Allows Evil and Suffering? Core Question – How Can God Use All Things for Good?
What Are Biblical and Unbiblical Teachings of Gender Roles and Submission?
Episode 1151 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Should I help platform a church with bad theology if I am a media contractor? 2. I am pregnant and do not often feel like being intimate with my husband. Should I do it anyway, is this what the Bible's teaching on "submission" is? 3. I am separated from my husband. Should I still be intimate with him during our separation or is this a bad idea? 4. What resources about the history of the Bible would you recommend? 5. Does Psalm 5:5 teach that God hates unrepentant sinners? Today's Offer Tough Questions Answered Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Guide - 7 Things You Need to Know About Marriage and Sex
I Want to Share the Gospel but I Fear Rejection. What Do I Do?
Episode 1150 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What is the place of children at the second coming of Christ? 2. Should Christians keep their kids in public schools? 3. How do I share the gospel when I'm afraid of rejection? 4. You said that we should not use the weapons of the world, but what about Ehud and Eglon in Judges 3:12-30, where someone plunged a sword into the king so deep the hilt of the handle went into his belly? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question - How Do I Live the Christian Life?
Can You Be Too Depressed to Believe in God?
Episode 1149 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is the Roman Catholic church the one true church? 2. Can someone be so depressed that they can't believe in God? 3. Should someone seek divorce if their spouse is a narcissist and emotionally abusive? 4. Where does your spirit go when you die? 5. How do I know if I am predestined to be saved? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Guide - 3 Biblical Ways to Fight Depression Core Guide - 9 Things Everyone Should Know About Depression
What Does God's Providence Look Like in Every Day Life?
Episode 1148 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why does the Apostle's Creed talk about the "communion of saints" and the Nicene Creed doesn't? 2. How can I minister to my husband who recently left the faith? 3. Am I not trusting God with my needs if I file for child support? 4. How can I overcome my tendency to doubt my salvation? 5. Is it wrong to baptize people only in the name of Jesus instead of the triune name? 6. Will the church go through "The Great Tribulation"? Today's Offer Tough Questions Answered Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – Can I Lose My Salvation?
How Can the Bible Be Infallible If It's Authors Were Regular People?
Episode 1147 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is Hades a real place that is distinct from hell? 2. Where the Nephilim fallen angels? 3. How can the Bible be infallible and inerrant if it's authors were regular and fallen people? 4. What comfort and hope is there for victims of sex trafficking? 5. Is it wise to study apocryphal books like the Book of Enoch? Today's Offer Tough Questions Answered Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Do I Live the Christian Life?
Are We Still "Sinners" If Our Identity Is in Christ?
Episode 1146 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Does one's salvation depend on believing in the rapture? 2. Does the Bible teach such a thing as the "age of accountability"? 3. Should we still consider ourselves "sinners" if our identity is in Christ? 4. What does Romans 14 teach about conscience and liberty? Today's Offer Prodigal God by Tim Keller Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – What Are the Main Views of the End Times?
How Often Should Churches Take Communion?
Episode 1145 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Who is in the "cloud of witnesses" in Hebrews 12? 2. What advice can I give my friends whose father has recently become a practicing pagan? 3. How often should churches celebrate the Lord's Supper? 4. Are the biblical prohibitions against homosexuality actually prohibitions against pedophilia? Today's Offer Prodigal God by Tim Keller Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Guide – 10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible and Homosexuality
What Does Faithfulness Look Like in a Secular World?
Episode 1144 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Can Christians "bind" Satan through prayer? 2. How can I grow my relationship with the Lord while dealing with addiction? 3. I know that Jesus fulfilled the law and that we are no longer under the law, but why does that mean that the day of worshipped has changed? 4. Since God is outside of time, does God see us as always having been saved? Today's Offer Tough Questions Answered Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – Why Did the Sabbath Day Change to Sunday?
Why Is Forgiveness So Important in Christianity?
Episode 1143 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. If I am saved, why are my thoughts consistently sinful? 2. Does Mark 3 and Matthew 12 teach that Christians can "bind Satan"? 3. Why is forgiveness so important in the Christian life? 4. Is there something wrong if I am not moved to tears during worship? 5. Why do we need to pray if Jesus is interceding for us? Today's Offer Tough Questions Answered Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – Have I Committed the Unpardonable Sin?
Why Are So Many Churches in America Divided by Race?
Episode 1142 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How can I explain to my friend that we cannot lose our salvation? 2. What is the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? 3. How significant is racial diversity in the church? 4. How do I avoid church burnout? Today's Offer Tough Questions Answered Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question - What Do I Do When I've Been Hurt by the Church?
Are the Bible's Views of Sexuality Outdated?
Episode 1141 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why do I willfully sin even when I want to serve God? 2. Does Hebrews 6 teach that I can't come back to the faith after leaving? 3. Is the "mark of the beast" a physical mark? 4. Are the Bible's views of sexuality outdated? Today's Offer Free Download – 6 Categories You Should Know Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question: Can I Lose My Salvation? Core Guide: 7 Things You Need to Know About Marriage & Sex
What Should We Know About the Eastern Orthodox Church?
Episode 1140 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is it OK for Christians to use online dating apps? 2. Did the work God gave Adam and Eve to do make them co-creators? 3. What is the Eastern Orthodox church? 4. How do I share the gospel with my uncle who is Jehovah's Witness? Today's Offer Free Download – 6 Categories You Should Know Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story
Why is the Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit Unforgivable?
Episode 1139 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is it biblical for women to serve as pastors? 2. Should I still "be fruitful & multiply" if I am struggling financially? 3. Why is the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit unforgivable? 4. Should I leave a church whose end-times teaching I disagree with? 5. What does the Bible say about original sin? Today's Offer The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith by Timothy Keller Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – What are the Main Views of the End Times? Core Question – Have I Committed the Unpardonable Sin?
Do Our Words Affect Our Justification?
Episode 1138 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How can I delight in prayer when my attention span weakens with age? 2. How can I grow in my desire for Christ when I love my sin? 3. Do our words affect our justification? 4. Did Jesus go to hell so that Christians don't have to? Today's Offer The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith by Timothy Keller Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Guide – 9 Ways to Know You Are Really a Christian Core Question – What is Prayer?
Why Does the Bible Teach that Sex Outside of Marriage Is a Sin?
Episode 1137 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Does Romans 5:8 teach that Christians are no longer sinners? [02:55] 2. Where does the Bible teach that sex outside of marriage is a sin? [09:05] 3. Can the Devil deceive a true believer? [14:15] 4. Did Jesus's death on the cross cover the sins of people in hell? [17:32] 5. Why did Jews stop offering sacrifices if they didn't believe in Jesus? [22:00] Today's Offer The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith by Timothy Keller Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Booklet – Can the Devil Read My Mind? Core Guide – 7 Things You Need to Know About Marriage and Sex
How Do We Know Which Christian Denominations Are Biblical?
Episode 1136 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. In the teaching of the rapture, who exactly will be taken up? 2. How do you know what religious belief is right? The Protestant bible has 66 books but Catholics have more. Which is correct? 3. What study Bibles and Bible translations would you recommend? 4. In 1 John 2:29, it says, "If you know that he is righteous, you know that everyone who does what is right has been born of him." So are those who are doing right things the ones who are truly saved? 5. Does the Apostle's Creed teach that Jesus literally descended into hell? Today's Offer 6 Categories You Need to Know Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Guide – 5 Things You Should Know About the Bible's Final Book
What Does It Mean That "Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen"?
Episode 1134 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. My pastor recently committed suicide. How can the church rally around and support his family? Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 2. What does it mean that, "Many are called, but few are chosen"? 3. What does the Bible say about homosexuality and gay marriage? 4. Does Matthew 7:21 and Luke 13:24 teach that we can't be sure of salvation? 5. If God is love, why does it say in Malachi 1 that he "hated Esau"? Today's Offer 6 Categories You Need to Know Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – What are the Parables? Core Guide – 10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible and Homosexuality Core Question – How Can God Be Loving and Wrathful?