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Episode 984 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is it OK to date someone who practices a different religion? 2. Does 2 Thessalonians 3:6 say that I have to cut ties with my child who's living in sin? 3. You seem to struggle trying to answer tough questions with straight forward answers. I wish you would be more blunt. 4. What verses do you suggest for someone who deals with chronic illness? 5. How should we reconcile the doctrine of the Trinity with the Shema: 'Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one' (Deuteronomy 6:4)? Today's Offer Faith & Family Connection 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

Episode 983 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Whenever my family members "get saved" they think they can live however they want. Is this antinomianism? 2. What does it mean that Jesus is the "Son of God"? 3. Do you have any encouraging verses for parents? I worry a lot for my kids and try to protect them but they are surrounded by different ideologies and I feel very overwhelmed. 4. Can a church's liturgy be too conservative? 5. What do you think about the Greek Orthodox church? Today's Offer Faith & Family Connection 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?

Episode 982 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Are we in the end times because of everything going on in the world and because of the war in Ukraine? 2. What does 1 Timothy 2:15 mean? Does it imply that women who are mothers have a different kind of salvation than those who don't? 3. How do I know if Jesus died for the forgiveness of my own sins? 4. I went through a Bible study that said that women are supposed to be supporters and teachers but not pastors. I currently have a married couple that are the pastors of my church. What do you think of that? 5. My friend visited my church and afterwards expressed some criticisms of the service. He said we need to be modeling our services after pentecost. I am wondering if you agree with that or if that view is really biblical? Today's Offer Faith & Family Connection 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 Things Everyone Should Know About Worship Core Guide – 8 Things Everyone Should Know About Church

Episode 981 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. In John 1, John said, "behold the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world." I know election is true, but this seems to be describing the whole world, as in everyone in the world. What do you think? 2. How does God discipline us when we sin? 3. I am wrestling with the verse that says the Lord "hardened Pharaoh's heart." This seems to contradict free will. What do you think? 4. What does Revelation 12:13-17 mean? 5. Did David lose the Holy Spirit in Psalm 51? Can we lose the Holy Spirit? Today's Offer Parables of King Jesus – 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 Can Christianity Be True if God Allows Evil and Suffering?

Episode 980 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is there biblical support for the rapture? 2. What does the Bible say about the death penalty? 3. Did the early church continue to observe passover? 4. Does the Bible support the idea of a pre-tribulation rapture? Today's Offer Parables of King Jesus – 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 Are the Main Views of the End Times?

Episode 980 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is there biblical support for the rapture? 2. What does the Bible say about the death penalty? 3. Did the early church continue to observe passover? 4. Does the Bible support the idea of a pre-tribulation rapture? Today's Offer Parables of King Jesus – 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 Are the Main Views of the End Times?

Episode 979 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why are there so many denominations if we have one holy spirit? 2. Are believers saved from pain in death? 3. I have been a Christian for a long time and am now only becoming concerned with how to make sense of God's anger. If God has ordained all things to come to pass, how can he be angry at anything? 4. What happens to children in the end times? Today's Offer 10 Verses to Memorize as a Family 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?

Episode 978 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I was listening to your program, correct me if I misunderstood you, but it seemed to me like you said that if married couples are having relations not in order to have children, then they are sinning. I can't think of anything in the Bible that says such a thing. Is that your view? 2. Is self guided meditation ok or is it wrong in God's eyes? 3. In Luke 23, the author calls Joseph of Arimathea "a good and righteous man." But when I read Paul, he says in Romans 3 that "no one is righteous" apart from Christ. How can I reconcile these passages? 4. Was Elijah reincarnated as John the Baptist? 5. Is paradise and heaven the same or different places? 6. Should Christians refrain from watching shows that depict Christ like The Chosen? Today's Offer 10 Verses to Memorize as a Family 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?

Episode 977 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Does the curse in Genesis 3 promise a power struggle between spouses? 2. Why would Jesus pick Judas as a disciple if he knew he would betray him? 3. Is the Seventh-Day Adventist church a cult? Today's Offer 10 Verses to Memorize as a Family 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

Episode 976 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Am I saved even though I struggle with unbelief? 2. In Revelation 6:2, it describes the White Horse and it says he had a "bow and crown and he went forth conquering." Some translations say this is the antichrist and some say it is Jesus. Which is it? 3. Will Native Americans who never heard the gospel be in heaven? 4. Were Israelites named after Jacob? Today's Offer The Parables of King Jesus – 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 Are the Main Views of the End Times? Revelation Bible Study

Episode 975 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. When everyone has heard of Jesus, is that when the end will come? 2. Is the mark given to Cain in Genesis a sign of grace? 3. A report about the Southern Baptist Convention was just released that shows that not only has sexual abuse from SBC pastors been shockingly common, but that SBC leadership stonewalled the victims to protect itself from legal liability instead of removing those pastors from authority. Should all believers shun or expel all of the pastors involved with this tragedy? 4. What does the curse and promises in Genesis 3:16 mean? 5. Why did God allow Satan to continue to live after the fall? Today's Offer The Parables of King Jesus – 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 Can Christianity Be True if God Allows Evil and Suffering?

Episode 974 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Adriel and Bill takes time to talk about the idea of "thoughts and prayers" after shootings and how Christians can respond after such tragedies. 2. Are there some things in the Bible that God did not put in and did not intend? 3. What is Covenant Theology? 4. Does James 2 teach that we are justified by works? 5. What is Sola Scriptura? 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?

Episode 973 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Are we permitted to translate God's name into our own language? 2. Are there any signs of the second coming occuring now that indicate we are close to the "end times"? 3. My brother is abusive and struggles with narcissism. How can I pray to God to help him? 4. I have a child with my boyfriend and we live together, but I don't want to get married because it would remove me from my parent's insurance. 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 - How Do I Live the Christian Life?

Episode 972 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why don't most churches and Christians keep the Saturday Sabbath? 2. How can I avoid offending my brother while not attending his same-sex wedding? 3. How can I other's needs about my own without being taken advantage of? 4. I want to tithe but my spouse doesn't. 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 - Why Did the Sabbath Day Change to Sunday?

Episode 971 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How do I know when God is testing me? 2. Why did Jesus allow demons to possess pigs? 3. Is Proverbs 22:6 a promise or a guideline? 4. Who is the Harlot of Babylon in Revelation? 5. How are Gentiles a "law unto themselves"? 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?

Episode 970 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How do I lovingly engage with my daughter who left the faith? 2. How do I share the gospel as an introvert? 3. Why don't we take warnings about the dangers of gossip seriously? 4. Is the Golden Rule the greatest rule in the Bible? 5. Does true forgiveness require me to tell my offender that I forgive them? 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?

Episode 969 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Can we pray to the Holy Spirit? 2. How should we understand the 144,000 thousand in Revelation? 3. Can I skip church for soccer? 4. What are Christophanies? 5. Can Christians receive IVF treatments to have children? 6. Should Christians focus on personal holiness instead of current events? 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?

Episode 968 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What is significant about the measurements and design of the tabernacle? 2. Why doesn't God work in signs and wonders the way he did in the Old Testament? 3. My spouse and I disagree theologically. What should I do? 4. How do I receive Jesus Christ? 5. How do I talk about the gospel and justification by faith with my Roman Catholic family? 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 I Share My Faith?

Episode 967 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Must we use real wine and bread in communion? 2. Is it wrong to be cremated? 3. Why do we call the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as "persons" of the trinity? 4. Did Jesus Break the Sabbath in John 5? 5. Should higher education and formal theological training be a requirement to be a pastor? 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?

Episode 967 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Must we use real wine and bread in communion? 2. Is it wrong to be cremated? 3. Why do we call the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as "persons" of the trinity? 4. Did Jesus Break the Sabbath in John 5? 5. Should higher education and formal theological training be a requirement to be a pastor? 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?

Episode 966 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I am reading Deuteronomy 14, and it is going over the Israelite diets. I see that God allows non-Israelite sojourners to eat food that has died naturally but Israelites cannot eat this food. Why is that? 2. Why do Christians reject same-sex marriages but accept heterosexual remarriages? 3. How does God save the mentally disabled? 4. Why do Christians stand before God's judgment if they are already saved? 5. Can I confess my sin of adultery to God alone and not to my spouse? Today's Offer Bible Study – The Parables of King 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 – What's the Difference Between Justification and Sanctification?

Episode 965 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is the "age of accountability" a biblical doctrine? 2. How do you know the voice of the Holy Spirit versus another voice? Is it a gut feeling? 3. Will we remember our non-believing loved ones in heaven? 4. Is it a big deal if we have an incorrect understanding of the trinity? 5. Is the judgment of the sheep and goats based on works? Today's Offer Bible Study – The Parables of King 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 – How Does Jesus Work Today?

Episode 964 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What is the prayer language that Paul talks about in 1 Corinthians? 2. Did the Apostle Paul ever speak with Jesus face to face? 3. Is it biblical to dance before the Lord in a worship service because David danced before the Lord? 4. If we agree on how we are saved, why can't we agree on our views of the end times? Today's Offer Bible Study – The Parables of King 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 – What Are the Main Views of the End Times?

Episode 963 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How do I truly repent? 2. Did God condone all of the polygamy in the Old Testament? 3. Does the 8th commandment include gossiping? 4. What is the significance of the apostles laying on hands in Acts 8? Today's Offer 10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible and Homosexuality 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?

Episode 962 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What can you do when you are in a marriage and you want to grow closer to God but your husband continues to grow distant from God, even after being saved? 2. How do I interact with negative and ungodly people around me? 3. What does 1 Thessalonians 4 mean that the "dead in Christ will rise first"? I thought people who died in Christ would be with the Lord immediately? Who are the dead in Christ? 4. I know I'm saved, but why can't I break my alcohol addiction? Today's Offer 10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible and Homosexuality 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 Core Question – What Are the Main Views of the End Times?

Episode 961 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is it ok to attend a church that has a female pastor? 2. How do I explain the trinity to my kids? 3. Are men a helpmate for women the way women are for men in Genesis? 4. How do I navigate having a transgender coworker? 5. What posture should Christians have in their relationship with Jesus? Today's Offer 10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible and Homosexuality 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

Episode 960 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Will the angels who fell with Satan have a chance to be forgiven or redeemed? 2. Can Christian pastors officiate same-sex weddings? 3. How can I grow as a leader so that I can better serve my wife? 4. What is the proper way to explain the doctrine of the trinity? 5. How do I share my faith with my non-believing spouse? Today's Offer 10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible and Homosexuality 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

Episode 960 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Will the angels who fell with Satan have a chance to be forgiven or redeemed? 2. Can Christian pastors officiate same-sex weddings? 3. How can I grow as a leader so that I can better serve my wife? 4. What is the proper way to explain the doctrine of the trinity? 5. How do I share my faith with my non-believing spouse? Today's Offer 10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible and Homosexuality 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

Episode 960 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Will the angels who fell with Satan have a chance to be forgiven or redeemed? 2. Can Christian pastors officiate same-sex weddings? 3. How can I grow as a leader so that I can better serve my wife? 4. What is the proper way to explain the doctrine of the trinity? 5. How do I share my faith with my non-believing spouse? Today's Offer 10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible and Homosexuality 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

Episode 960 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Will the angels who fell with Satan have a chance to be forgiven or redeemed? 2. Can Christian pastors officiate same-sex weddings? 3. How can I grow as a leader so that I can better serve my wife? 4. What is the proper way to explain the doctrine of the trinity? 5. How do I share my faith with my non-believing spouse? Today's Offer 10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible and Homosexuality 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

Episode 959 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Does God send temptations into your life? I'm married, but I have had thoughts about getting together with other women. Just tonight a woman asked me for my number. I said I was flattered but that I was married. But now I can't stop thinking about this and if things in life were different. 2. What are ways the church can step in to care for women who feel like the only way to deal with their pregnancy is by getting an abortion? 3. How can I continually resist and flee from sin on a daily basis? 4. How do I navigate gender fluidity and the use of preferred pronouns in the workplace? 5. Is baptism a requirement for taking communion? Today's Offer 10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible and Homosexuality 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 Guide – 7 Things You Need to Know About Marriage and Sex

Episode 958 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How do I become a better Christian? I have not always lived a straight and narrow Christian life. What do I do to forgive other people that judge me for who I am and how do I move forward in my life? 2. As Christians, should we no longer consider ourselves as "sinners"? 3. It seems like in genuine efforts to Biblically distinguish between the sexes, some churches subjugate women in ways that seems to quench their gifts, especially anywhere outside the home. I want to avoid falling into this situation. So, how can I distinguish between Christian men and communities that practice Biblical gender roles from those that more closely resemble male chauvinism? 4. How long did it take Noah to build the ark? 5. Would you be able to answer why so many preachers I listen to tell Christians to drop everything and follow the Lord with their money and time when they practically swim in wealth themselves? I'm struggling with this and hope you can help me. Today's Offer Faith & Family Connection 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?

Episode 957 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What does Jesus mean in John 16 that he has overcome the world? 2. Why does Jesus teach the disciples "not to lead us into temptation," as if God is the one who tempts us? 3. A preacher warned me before taking communion that if I had sinned and taken holy communion, that my soul would be condemned. Is this true? 4. How can I prove that the stories in the Bible aren't a bunch of fairytales? Today's Offer Faith & Family Connection 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 Question – How Do I Live the Christian Life?

Episode 956 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. When Jesus was born, did he have his full mental capabilities as an adult, or did he grow in knowledge and wisdom like a normal human? 2. Does the Bible address who and administer and serve the Lord's Supper? 3. Does the Bible teach us to pray the Rosary? 4. Someone asked me about Adam and Eve. I didn't know what to tell him because he asked me about neanderthals. I didn't know what to say other than what was in the Bible. What should I have said? 5. When we are in heaven, will we be able to fall like Satan did? Today's Offer Faith & Family Connection 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?

Episode 955 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Who are the branches that are cut off in John 15? 2. How can I know I am really a Christian? 3. There are churches near me that try to do healings, deliverences, and being slain in the spirit. Is this biblical? Should we be doing things the apostles did in the New Testament? I don't want to join the church if these things aren't right. 4. How do I make sure that my conversations are not consumed with politics and other philosophies? 5. Was the Holy Spirit working prior to pentecost? Today's Offer Faith & Family Connection 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

Episode 954 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why did Christians stop reciting historical Jewish prayers, like the Shema? 2. Who were the Nicolaitans in Revelation 2? 3. I have been studying the Bible a lot lately and I am feeling more comfortable speaking about Christ and the Bible. A problem I am struggling with is why Christianity is right and other religions are wrong. Do I need to study other religions in order to defend Christianity? 4. Does Matthew 5 prohibit me from defending myself in court? Today's Offer 7 Things You Need to Know About Heaven 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?

Episode 953 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is it ok for me to serve communion to my family around dinner? 2. Is it sinful to get a tattoo to memorialize my friend who died? 3. I have heard that when a believer sins we are separated temporarily from God. I don't think people mean we have lost our salvation when they say this, but this seems confusing and maybe unhelpful. Is the language of being separated or losing God's presence appropriate in light of the New Covenant realities we have as Christians? 4. What did Jesus mean in John 14 that the disciples could not go with him? 5. How can I know which tradition or denomination in Christianity is right? Today's Offer 7 Things You Need to Know About Heaven 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?

Episode 952 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Does God give people a second chance after they die? 2. What does Isaiah 45:7 mean? "I make peace and create evil" does not sit well with me. Can you explain that? 3. Does the Bible every reference something like the rapture? 4. Is speaking in tongues today the same as it was in the New Testament? 5. Can a true Christian lose their salvation? Today's Offer 7 Things You Need to Know About Heaven 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?

Episode 951 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How can Jesus be impeccable? James 1:13 says God cannot be tempted. If it was impossible for Jesus to sin and fall, does this diminish his work of keeping the law? 2. What is the biblical difference between justification, salvation, and sanctification? 3. Why do Christians believe in the trinity if Deuteronomy 6 says that God is "one"? 4. Did the trinity separate or break when Jesus died on the cross? 5. How do Protestants defend their views about communion against the Roman Catholic view? Today's Offer Captivated: Beholding the Mystery of Jesus' Death and Resurrection by Thabiti Anyabwile 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?

Episode 950 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. If Jesus is God, why doesn't he know the time of his return? 2. How do you know if you really want Jesus and it's not just your emotions? I am dealing with thoughts saying, "I don't want to follow Jesus or repent." Is that my heart or my flesh? Is it me being a sinner and being lost? I don't see any fruit in my life and feel unstable in my Christian walk. I believe I have a lot of head knowledge but am not sure what to do. 3. Does John 1:1 say that Jesus is God or A god? 4. How do I know if God is answering my prayers? 5. Why does the prophet Ezekiel refer to god as the "Son of Man"? Today's Offer Captivated: Beholding the Mystery of Jesus' Death and Resurrection by Thabiti Anyabwile 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 by Michael Horton Core Question – Who Are the Prophets?

Episode 949 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What constitutes as a good prayer? 2. What is blasphemy, and if you blaspheme the Holy Spirit are you not also blaspheming the Father and the Son since they are one God? 3. I recently spoke to a man who actually said that he hits his wife to "chasten her." He seemed to be happy about it and he said, "well we are supposed to love our wives as Jesus loves the church and He chastens those He loves." That made me angry and so sad. I was shocked. I know he is misusing scripture for his purpose, maybe something is wrong with him. I simply said that if you beat your wife you are not a man or a Christian. What do you say to such a "man"? 4. My friend's husband is verbally and mentally abusive. I think the Bible speaks of adultery as being the only grounds for divorce so how can I help her? She has spoken with our pastor and he told her "remember your vows" and I do understand that, but I feel it's abuse even if it isn't physical and I'm worried for her. 5. How does the Bible define "election"? Today's Offer 7 Things You Need to Know About Heaven 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? Core Question – What Do I Do When I've Been Hurt by the Church?

Episode 948 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. We believe that the OT saints were saved by looking forward to Christ. But were they regenerated, were they what we would call "born again"? 2. How can I put sin to death in my life? 3. Is it ever ok to use explicit language in our prayers with God? For instance, there is a Christian band called Kings Kaleidoscope and they use the f-word in one of their songs. I have heard defenses for using this language because the writer was in a time of grief after the loss of his son. I bought this for a while, until I found a YouTube video of a concert where they sang this song, and there were a lot of young people belting out the f-word. Is it okay to publicize, publish, and repeat an explicative just because it is genuine and heartfelt? 4. If you accept Christ on your deathbed, can they be truly saved? 5. Does Ezekiel teach that the sacrificial system will be renewed? 6. Why didn't the disciples notice any of Jesus's other words? Today's Offer 7 Things You Need to Know About Heaven 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?

Episode 947 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. In Mark 13:32-37, it says to stay awake because no one knows the day or the hour. Is the direction here a metaphor or a literal command? 2. Did Jesus ever go to hell after the resurrection, did he descend to the dead? 3. I know the Bible includes verses on how to deal with anxiety. But why is it so hard to cast our burdens to him? When I do that I still have a fear that overpowers me. I really don't like medicine, it doesn't make me feel safe. I am trying to give my life to God but I fall short. I just want to overcome my anxiety. Is there any solution? 4. I suspect my pastor of immoral behavior, what do I do? Today's Offer 7 Things You Need to Know About Heaven 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 Things Everyone Should Know About Depression

Episode 946 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Did Jesus's crucifixion actually take place on Thursday? 2. One of my favorite hymns is "How Deep the Father's Love For Us," but I recently heard that the line in it that says "the Father turned his face away" is controversial to some. What is your view on that? 3. How can I make sure that I'm interpreting the Bible correctly? 4. How can I build my faith up? 5. Is doctrine worth debating about with other Christians? Today's Offer Captivated: Beholding the Mystery of Jesus' Death and Resurrection by Thabiti Anyabwile 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? Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton

Episode 945 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why do we still use the name "Easter" instead of Resurrection Day, and why don't Christians celebrate the biblical feast days today? 2. What does the Apostle's Creed mean when it says Jesus "descended into hell"? 3. What does Ecclesiastes 3 mean when it says that God "put eternity into man's heart"? 4. I'm raising young kids and I wonder how I can help them distinguish between the truth of the miracle of the resurrection and fairytales that they also read about every day? 5. Is there anything special I should be doing to prepare for Easter? Today's Offer Captivated: Beholding the Mystery of Jesus' Death and Resurrection by Thabiti Anyabwile 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?

Episode 944 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What does God do in baptism? 2. Is there a difference between hades and hell mentioned in the Bible? 3. My husband and I strongly disagree on how to or how to not participate in the cultural traditions of Christmas and Easter as a family (i.e. Santa and the Easter bunny.) How should I address this? We want to be on the same page, especially since we are new parents, but neither of us can convince the other that their point of view is correct. 4. Can I have assurance of salvation if I struggle with sin? I am wrestling through the various views of Lordship Salvation and Antinomians about how we can have assurance. Today's Offer Captivated: Beholding the Mystery of Jesus' Death and Resurrection by Thabiti Anyabwile 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? Core Question – Why Do You Talk About the Difference Between Law and Gospel?

Episode 943 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How should I pray for the elderly who are nearing the end of life? 2. How will we recognize the antichrist? My friend has bought into a lot of conspiracy theories about how Bill Gates is the antichrist, what can I say to him? 3. What should I do when my pastor loses focus on the story of Easter? 4. What is the rapture? 5. Was Jesus omnipotent as a baby? Today's Offer Captivated: Beholding the Mystery of Jesus' Death and Resurrection by Thabiti Anyabwile 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? Core Question – How Do I Choose a Church?

Episode 942 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Does the Bible help us discuss the ethics surrounding organ donation after death? 2. My daughter was baptized and professed faith in Christ, but died from a drug overdose. Is there any hope that she is in heaven? 3. Is Job the oldest book in the Old Testament? 4. How do we "seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness"? 5. How can I learn to share the truth of Scripture with those who aren't Christians? 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 a Christian Be Cremated?

Episode 941 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How should we think about the false prophecies about former President Trump's reelection? 2. Is God using the culture's current discussion on racism to correct the church? 3. What would you say is the greatest sin of America and the church today? 4. Why is Easter on Sunday? Today's Offer Easter Devotional: Meeting the Risen Christ 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? Core Question - What Do I Do When I've Been Hurt by the Church?

Episode 940 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How do I share Christ with those in my family who are resistant to the gospel? 2. How does God view those who repent but still sin habitually? 3. Can pastors require their members to keep rules not listed in the Bible? For instance, can a church forbid its leaders and members from drinking alcohol? 4. I think my friend is a "false prophet," what should I do? Today's Offer Easter Devotional: Meeting the Risen Christ 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?