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Do I Need the Church If I Have a Relationship with Jesus?
Episode 1133 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How can I find assurance in my salvation? 2. What can I say to encourage the people in my Bible study to join a church? 3. Why do I need the church if I have a personal relationship with Jesus? 4. How can I pray to God about my sin when I feel so guilty over it? 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 – Do I Have to Attend a Church to Be a Christian?
Where Was Jesus for the Three Days Between His death and Resurrection?
Episode 1132 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Will God hold me responsible if I fail to share the gospel with my coworker? 2. What does Titus 3:10 mean when it says to avoid divisive people? 3. Where was Jesus between his crucifixion and resurrection? 4. How do I respond to the claim that taking communion is cannibalism? 5. Why do some churches practice "closed communion"? 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 – How Does Jesus Work Today?
How Do I Find a Good Church in the New Year?
Episode 1131 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is it wrong to listen to any music that isn't worship music? 2. How can I know that God is good when I'm struggling in life? 3. What should I look for when searching for a new church? 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 - How Can Christianity Be True if God Allows Evil and Suffering?
Best of 2022: Can Someone Actually Repent of Their Sexuality?
Episode 1130 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Are there biblical guidelines for sharing the gospel and making disciples? 2. I have struggled with homosexuality my whole life. I have wondered, even if I repent, can I be forgiven since I have engaged in these things? 3. Can we command God to answer our prayers? 4. Why does Jesus question the woman who touched his garment to receive healing? 5. How should I understand James 4:8? Today's Offer 7 Things Everyone Needs to Know about Repentance 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
Best of 2022: If I Struggle with Sin, Will I Inherit the Kingdom of God?
Episode 1129 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Can our loved ones in heaven contact us? 2. Can analogies about the trinity be helpful? 3. Galatians 5:19-21 says we will not inherit the kingdom of heaven if we struggle with various sins. I do repent of these sins, but I fall short of these things daily. Can you share some insight to Galatians 5 19-21? 4. Does God still bring judgment through war like in the Old Testament? 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 Do You Talk About the Difference Between Law and Gospel?
Best of 2022: What is the Christian Response to the Overturning of Roe v Wade?
Episode 1128 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What is the proper Christian response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade? 2. Does baptism save us? 3. What hope is there for a mother who has had an abortion? 4. Why did God command Joshua to kill all the inhabitants of Canaan? Today's Offer 5 Themes to Help You Understand the Bible 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?
Best of 2022: What Should We Think About the Collapse of Hillsong Church?
Episode 1127 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Does God ever heal non-Christians? And if someone has unconfessed sin, does that hinder God from doing a miracle in their life? 2. How can I deal with grief? I lost my fiance last summer and I am still struggling with her death. 3. I have a question about the things happening at Hillsong church where leaders being exposed for sin in their lives. Some christians tell me that Jesus said, "let him who is without sin cast the first stone" – that we shouldn't judge anybody. And some draw parallels to King David and how he committed horrible sins but he is remembered as a man after God's heart and how God has throughout history used broken sinful people for his kingdom. How do I balance this with the standard the New Testament puts on leaders in the church? 4. It doesn't seem like many pastors teach on Revelation. What do you think? 5. When Christians die, do they immediately go to heaven? 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 Genres of the Bible and Why Do They Matter?
Best of 2022: Does Ezekiel 38 Prophesy of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine?
Episode 1126 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Would I be perpetually sinning if I marry an unbeliever? I know that we are not to be unequally yoked. 2. Is Gog and Magog rightly interpreted as Russia in Ezekiel 38? Is this proof that Russia will one day invade Israel? 3. What is true repentance? Is it making a confession or does it mean changing our behavior? Today's Offer 7 Things Everyone Needs to Know about Repentance 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 True vs. False Repentance: What's the Difference? Core Guide – 5 Things You Should Know About the Bible's Final Book
Why Do Christians Believe in the Virgin Birth?
Episode 1126 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What are your suggestions for participating in Advent? 2. Is the Virgin Birth essential to Christianity? 3. Is depression a sin? 4. Are there three Gods in the Trinity? 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 Gospel of Luke Bible Study
Can We Say that Mary Is the Mother of God?
Episode 1125 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How do I reason with someone who wants to convinced everyone that the earth is flat? 2. Do we worship on Sunday because the Roman Catholic church changed the day? 3. Can we say that Mary is the Mother of God? 4. What comfort does Scripture offer for those with illnesses? 5. What styles of music are appropriate in a church service? Today's Offer 5 Reasons Christmas is Not a Pagan Holiday 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 Gospel of Luke Bible Study
Who Exactly Were The Three Wise Men?
Episode 1124 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Who were the Three Wise Men in the Christmas story? 2. Where do you find biblical support for the Doctrine of the Trinity? 3. Why are our calendars structured around the lifetime of Jesus Christ? 4. What Scripture should I share with someone who is interested in Jesus? Today's Offer 5 Reasons Christmas is Not a Pagan Holiday 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 Gospel of Luke Bible Study
Does the Holy Spirit Lead Us to Do Things or Make Certain Decisions?
Episode 1123 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is it better to be in church or watch online if I have a medical condition similar to Narcolepsy? 2. Is it helpful to try and make analogies for the Trinity? 3. Does the Holy Spirit lead us to do certain things and make decisions? 4. Do our loved ones see us from heaven? Today's Offer 5 Reasons Christmas is Not a Pagan Holiday 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 Core Guide – 7 Things You Need to Know About Heaven
How Is God Three and One?
Episode 1122 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is it appropriate for Christians to boy to royalty? 2. Who is Melchizedek in Hebrews 7? 3. How is God three in one? 4. Is it blasphemous if I get mad about what I read in Scripture? 5. How could Solomon write the Proverbs when he was so sinful? 6. Why did Jesus' disciples baptize only in the name of Jesus? 7. Is it possible for God to forgive me if I leave the faith but repent? Today's Offer 5 Reasons Christmas is Not a Pagan Holiday 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 Questions – Can I Lose My Salvation?
Should Only Pastors Officiate Weddings?
Episode 1121 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is Jesus saying that believers will be left behind in Luke 17:34? 2. What does it mean in Matthew 18 that the apostles have the authority to "bind and loose" things on earth and in heaven? Can all Christians do this? 3. Should only pastors officiate weddings? I am a youth leader and one of my former students is getting married and asked if I would marry them but I'm not sure what to do. 4. I'm a new Christian. What can I do to keep the faith? 5. Does the proof of my faith rest on my ability to stop sinning? Today's Offer Gospel of Luke Bible Study 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?
Does My Spouse's Salvation Depend On Me?
Episode 1120 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What is the Mark of the Beast? 2. What is the difference between the worship and veneration of Mary and other saints? 3. Does my husband's salvation depend on me? What does Paul mean in 1 Corinthians 7 when he says that believing spouses sanctify unbelieving ones? 4. Should Christians celebrate Christmas and Easter if they might come from pagan origins? 5. How can I faithfully tithe if I am unable to attend a church? Today's Offer Gospel of Luke Bible Study 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 REASONS CHRISTMAS IS NOT A PAGAN HOLIDAY
My Friend Says That Christmas Is a Pagan Holiday. Is He Right?
Episode 1119 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I have heard it said that because Eve was deceived in Eden and not Adam, men should be pastors and not women. Is that right? 2. Someone brought to my attention that Christmas is a pagan holiday. Are we as Christians adhering to pagan practices when we celebrate Christmas? 3. What is the relationship between repentance and confession? 4. Does Isaiah 30:21 confirm that we should hearing from God audibly? 5. I am really struggling with understanding how to deal with a particular situation, would love some help. A bunch of friends and I are planning on going on a trip this next summer and we are renting a house for a week. Most of us are Christians but there is one girl and her boyfriend who aren't. They are most likely wanting a room for themselves and as a Christian I am struggling with whether or not we should let that happen. On one note, yes I can't force them to do what I believe as a Christian is wrong since they aren't a married couple, but on the other hand I do wanna minister to them well. How can we as Christians walk biblically and wisely in this situation? 6. What does it mean that Jesus is the "only begotten Son of God"? Today's Offer 5 Reasons Christmas Is Not a Pagan Holiday 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?
Which Prophecies in Revelation Have Been Fulfilled and Which Haven't?
Episode 1118 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How can I fight my addiction to vaping? 2. Can I forgive my step-mom and still keep her out of my life? 3. Which prophecies in Revelation have been fulfilled and which haven't? 4. I feel guilty because I'm not reading Scripture all day. What should I do? 5. Is Matthew 1:21 a promise only for Jewish people or for all those who have faith in Christ? Today's Offer 5 Reasons Christmas is Not a Pagan Holiday 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
Does the 2nd Commandment Forbid Us From Having Nativity Scenes?
Episode 1117 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why does Jesus tell his disciples to be "wise as serpents" in Matthew 10? 2. Can someone's baptism be revoked or removed? 3. Does the second commandment forbid nativity scenes? 4. Should Christian artists collaborate with secular artists? 5. How can I stay steadfast in the faith? Today's Offer 5 Reasons Christmas is Not a Pagan Holiday 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?
When Do You Know Someone Is Ready to Be Baptized?
Episode 1116 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Am I sinning by filing for divorce from an abusive husband? 2. Does Hebrews 6:5 mean that we can lose our salvation? 3. My young daughter has not been baptized, but we believe she has a credible profession of faith. She has expressed a desire to be baptized, so what is the purpose of baptism and how is a person different before or after they are baptized? 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?
How Do We Forgive Others and Still Hold Them Accountable?
Episode 1115 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Does Ezekiel 33:13 teach that we can lose our salvation? 2. How do we balance the command to forgive and holding people accountable? 3. Must Christians worship on the Old Testament Sabbath? 4. Is it improper for pastors to wear earrings? Today's Offer Saints and Scoundrels in the Story of Jesus 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 – Who Are the Prophets?
Does God Depend on Us to Evangelize?
Episode 1114 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is baptism necessary for salvation? 2. Does God depend on us to evangelize the world? 3. What should I do when I've sinned but don't feel grieved by it? 4. Is having a Christmas tree participating in a pagan tradition? 5. How can I put on the armor of God? Today's Offer Gospel of Luke Bible Study 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 Happens to Infants Who Die Before Professing Christ?
Episode 1113 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Do non-believers experience guilt over their sin? 2. Why did John the Baptist doubt that Jesus was the Messiah in Luke 7? 3. My young daughter had a near death experience and hasn't made a profession of faith before a church yet. Does she have to do this in a church for it to count? 4. What happens to infants who die before professing Christ? Today's Offer Gospel of Luke Bible Study 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?
Should We Ask God to Give Us Signs When We Make Life Decisions?
Episode 1112 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Will Christians be held accountable for their sins at the Final Judgment? 2. Does my rebellious son disqualify me from being an elder or deacon? 3. Should we wait for God to give us a sign when we make big life decisions? 4. What does it mean that we will give an account for "every idle word"? 5. When the New Testament quotes the Book of Enoch, is it affirming it as canonical? Today's Offer Gospel of Luke Bible Study 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 REASONS CHRISTMAS IS NOT A PAGAN HOLIDAY
Does God Know Who Will Be Saved or Does He Choose Who Will Be Saved?
Episode 1111 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Before the fall, could all the animals talk like the serpent? 2. Will we eat in heaven with our glorified bodies? 3. How do foreknowledge and predestination relate to each other in election? 4. Will our family pets be with us in heaven? 5. How can I help my friend understand that Christmas isn't a pagan holiday? 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 - 5 REASONS CHRISTMAS IS NOT A PAGAN HOLIDAY
Should Churches Cancel Their Worship Services On Christmas Day?
Episode 1110 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I've reconciled with my ex-husband. Are we still married in God's eyes? 2. Why did Jesus make wine if people were going to get drunk at the wedding? 3. What should I do after recognizing that I have idols in my life? 4. How can I explain to my friend why Christians worship on Sunday and not Saturday? 5. Should pastors cancel church on Christmas day? 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 Did the Sabbath Day Change to Sunday?
Are There Steps to Becoming a Christian?
Episode 1109 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What does it mean that the devil is "bound for a thousand years"? 2. Does the Bible say anything about the existence of ghosts? 3. Is becoming a Christian a process? 4. What should I do if I have romantic thoughts about the same-sex? Today's Offer Saints and Scoundrels in the Story of Jesus by Nancy Guthrie 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
Is the Rapture Literal or Symbolic?
Episode 1108 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Do all Pentecostals believe the oneness doctrine about the Trinity? 2. What is the meaning of the wheels in Ezekiel 1? 3. Is it wrong to marry someone who got divorced without biblical grounds? 4. Is the rapture literal or symbolic? 5. I am Greek Orthodox. When we pray we say "in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit." Is that ok or should I just pray our prayers in Jesus's name alone? Today's Offer Saints and Scoundrels in the Story of Jesus by Nancy Guthrie 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
How Should Christian Parents Respond if Their Child Comes Out as Gay?
Episode 1107 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Should we focus on the legacy of a pastor's ministry? 2. Why was Jesus's earthly ministry only three years long? 3. How should I respond to my son who has come out as gay? 4. Does the Year of Jubilee have anything to do with the overturning of Roe v. Wade? 5. Is it inappropriate for pastors to reference fantasy movies in their sermons? Today's Offer Saints and Scoundrels in the Story of Jesus by Nancy Guthrie 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
I'm Addicted to Shopping. Can the Bible Help?
Episode 1106 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Was Joseph's coat miraculous and powerful? 2. What is the "sin that does not lead to death," in 1 John 5:17? 3. Is it a sin to have money? 4. I'm addicted to shopping. Can the Bible help me? 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 - 5 BIBLICAL REMINDERS FOR THANKSGIVING
Why Does the Bible Tell Us to Give Thanks When We Are Sorrowful?
Episode 1105 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What does thanksgiving to God look like when we are suffering? 2. How can I lovingly engage family members who believe in conspiracy theories? 3. How can I understand John 17:3 regarding the divinity of Jesus? 4. Did God plan for Adam and Eve to fall? 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?
Should Churches Be Aggressive Towards the World?
Episode 1104 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. If Adam and Eve sinned by eating the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge and Good and Evil, is it a sin to pray about knowledge, to gain knowledge? I know there is a difference between knowledge and wisdom. 2. The church I grew up in was extremely aggressive in the way it talked about judgment and the truth of the Bible as opposed to the ways of the world. I left the church for a time mainly because of this but am plugged into a church now and the teaching is very different. They still teach the Bible but things just aren't as strict or demanding. I'm just wondering which form of Christianity is true, and do you have to be aggressive towards the world in order to prove that you are really a Christian? 3. My son is asking me if God created evil and if he used it for his own purposes? 4. What does the Bible say about conspiracy theories? 5. How can I bring someone to God who is afraid of him without pushing them away? 6. My son is incredibly smart and while he agrees that there is a God, he is having a hard time figuring out Jesus. How do I share the truth of the gospel with him when he seems too smart for his own good? Today's Offer 5 Biblical Reminders for Thanksgiving 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 I Share My Faith?
Why Was the Serpent in the Garden of Eden?
Episode 1103 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Gideon asked for signs to prove God's will, was he wrong to do this? If not, should we still do this in the Christian life? 2. If the Garden of Eden was perfect, why was there something that could cause sin in the garden? 3. If I disagree with some of the theology that is taught in my church, should I look for a new place to worship? 4. How do you explain the trinity to muslims? 5. How should we understand the reference to angels in 1 Corinthians 11:10? Today's Offer 5 Biblical Reminders for Thanksgiving 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
Should Churches Require Members to Attend Small Groups?
Episode 1102 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is it OK for Christian couples to purposely not have children? 2. Is a Christian who attends Sunday service faithfully but does not attend midweek small groups or other church activities throughout the week considered "forsaking the fellowship of the saints"? 3. What does 2 Thessalonians 2:11 mean? 4. Is it too late to be saved on our deathbed? 5. How should you respond when someone says that they've forgiven you but continue to bring up past sins again and again? 6. Could you please unpack Matthew 13:38-39? Are the people mentioned here the Sons of Perdition? Today's Offer 5 Biblical Reminders for Thanksgiving 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 Children Teach Us
What Does it Mean that "Money is the Root of All Kinds of Evil"?
Episode 1101 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What does Revelation 22:14-15 mean? 2. How should I understand Hebrews 6:4-5 and the idea of losing my salvation? 3. Is money really the root of all evil? Today's Offer 5 Biblical Reminders for Thanksgiving 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?
What Do I Do If My Church Has Wrongly Excommunicated Me?
Episode 1100 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is it wrong for Christian couples to live together before marriage? 2. Does the Bible require me to confess to my wife that I cheated on her? 3. What do I do if my church has wrongly excommunicated me? 4. What are the main differences between Roman Catholics and Protestants? 5. Should all churches unite and become non-denominational? 6. How can I begin to heal after learning of my wife's infidelity? Today's Offer 5 Biblical Reminders for Thanksgiving 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
How Can We Persuade Skeptics of the Truth of the Gospel?
Episode 1099 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What should we think about false teachers who still confess Jesus as Lord? 2. Is it idolatrous to spend more time on my hobbies than I do praying? 3. How can we persuade skeptics? Is it even possible? 4. How did unbelievers perform miracles in Jesus's name in 1 Corinthians 12:3? 5. What does Ecclesiastes 7:15 mean when it talks about people being "overly righteous" and "overly wise"? 6. Why do we close our eyes when we pray?
Are There Different Levels in Heaven?
Episode 1098 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What did Jesus mean, let your "yes be yes and your no be no"? 2. What comfort does the gospel provide when a loved one is dying? 3. What does it mean that God's wrath is being stored up? 4. When should I rebuke someone publicly? 5. Are there different levels of rewards in heaven? Today's Offer Called to War: The Christian and the Military 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 Race and Ethnicity?
Episode 1097 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Should the church just focus on the gospel and ignore politics? 2. What does the Bible say about the origin of race and different ethnicities? 3. Why don't Christians follow the civil laws of the Old Testament? 4. Is getting piercings a sin? Today's Offer Called to War: The Christian and the Military 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 the Church Relate to the Government?
What Does the Bible Say About Serving in the Military?
Episode 1096 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Should I ignore my parent's bad theology in order to keep the peace? 2. Are our souls and spirits the same thing? 3. What does the Bible say about being in the military? 4. Are sermons necessary if all Christians have the Holy Spirit? 5. Why did Jesus curse the fig tree? Today's Offer Called to War: The Christian and the Military 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 the Church Relate to the Government?
How Should Christian Worship Services Be Ordered?
Episode 1095 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Should Christians mirror the miraculous parts of Jesus's ministry? 2. How should Christian worship services be ordered? 3. Is the worship service a place for political discourse? 4. Can my habitual sins make me lose my salvation or prove that I am not saved? Today's Offer Called to War: The Christian and the Military 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 Are Our Bodies Temples of the Holy Spirit?
Episode 1094 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is, "God will never give you more than you can handle" a biblical saying? 2. Does Matthew 23:8-10 teach that we can't call people pastor or reverend? 3. How are our bodies temples of the Holy Spirit? 4. Where in the Bible are we taught to pray for the salvation of unbelievers? 5. Can a true Christian lose the Holy Spirit? Today's Offer Journey's with Jesus by Dennis Johnson 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?
How Should Christians Bring Their Faith into the Voting Booth?
Episode 1093 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What is Christian Nationalism? 2. How does our Christian faith affect our voting? 3. When did Jesus know that he was the Messiah? 4. Why does God seem different in the Old and New Testament? Today's Offer Journey's with Jesus by Dennis Johnson 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 the Church Relate to the Government?
How Does God Feel About Us When We Sin?
Episode 1092 | 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 God does not give us new revelation? 2. Is God displeased with me when I sin? 3. Is breaking the speed limit sinful? 4. My husband uses pornography every day. What should I do? Today's Offer Journey's with Jesus by Dennis Johnson 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
Does Revelation Teach That Christ Is Going To Return Soon?
Episode 1090 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Did John the Baptist invent baptism? 2. Why does the Bible use "created" for Adam and "made" for Eve? 3. Does Revelation teach that Christ is going to return soon? 4. How can we heal and move on from a sexually distorted past? 5. Am I sinning if I break the speed limit? Today's Offer Can the Devil Read My Mind? 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
Which Doctrines Do You Have to Believe to Be a Christian?
Episode 1089 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Do the "cloud of witnesses" in Hebrews 12 pray for us? 2. Who is being referred to in Matthew 8:11? 3. Do I have to believe in election or predestination to get to heaven? 4. Who are the "saints" in the Bible? 5. My co-worker is constantly taking God's name in vain. How do I ask her to refrain from doing that in a respectful way? 6. Who was Cain afraid of in Genesis? 7. Throughout the Bible people are tested. Without hesitation Abraham planned to follow through with this commandment. I think about this in present day. I think even if I heard God speaking directly to me, I could not. Today's Offer Can the Devil Read My Mind? 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 It Biblical to Pray for Loved Ones Who Have Died?
Episode 1088 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why is baptism referred to as a sign of judgment in the Bible? 2. In John 4, does Jesus teach that we should only worship the Father and not him? 3. Is it biblical to pray for family members who have died? 4. How can I meditate on God's Word without practicing Eastern or transcendental meditation? 5. What is the difference between infant baptism or baby dedications? Today's Offer Can the Devil Read My Mind? 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 Christians Redeem Halloween?
Episode 1087 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. When was Satan cast out of heaven? 2. Do the Jews, as God's chosen people, have a different path to salvation? 3. How can I lovingly tell people I don't celebrate Halloween? 4. How many people have been taken up into heaven without dying in the Bible? 5. How can I know if I am exercising Christian liberty or sinning? Today's Offer Can the Devil Read My Mind? 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 Should I Respond to the Judgment of Other Christians?
Episode 1086 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Did Jesus teach us to pray to the Father instead of the triune God? 2. What do you do when you don't belong in a church, and instead of being welcomed you're judged because of the behavior of your children? 3. Why is Jesus described as the Lamb of God? 4. How do I know if someone is committing the unpardonable sin? 5. Is God's mercy and grace the same for non-believers as well as believers? Today's Offer Can the Devil Read My Mind? 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 Does the Bible Call Satan the "God of this World"?
Episode 1085 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What do you think of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and his theological views? 2. Can someone really be saved if they don't do good works or have fruit in their life? 3. Why Does the Bible Call Satan the "God of this World" in 2 Corinthians 4:4 and John 12? 4. How can I move beyond the guilt of my past sins? 5. How can we show Christian love with those we politically disagree with? Today's Offer Can the Devil Read My Mind? 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 FAQs About Angels and Demons
Annihilationism or Eternal Punishment: What is the Biblical Doctrine of Hell?
Episode 1084 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is baptism necessary for salvation? 2. What does it means to serve God properly? 3. Is Annihilationism taught in the Bible? 4. What does "even our righteousness is as filthy rags" in Isaiah 64 mean? 5. Does God still gives apostles to the church? Today's Offer Can the Devil Read My Mind? 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?