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Will the Church Go Through "The Tribulation"?
Episode 995 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What is the difference between the Old and New Covenant? 2. Will the church experience the end times tribulation? 3. What should I do if my church will not perform baptisms? 4. Is it right for my pastors to bar non-Christians from taking communion in worship? 5. How did Jesus's disciples capture his words when they wrote their Gospel accounts? 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 Do I Choose a Church?
Should I Keep Sharing the Gospel with Someone Who Rejects It?
Episode 994 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What do I do if my job is pressuring me to promote Pride Month? 2. Years ago I went to my friend's home for dinner, and when I brought up my faith her husband persecuted me. He is now in hospice and is dying and has refused to see a spiritual leader or chaplain. I am going to their home again for dinner this Sunday. What can I say to them? 3. What accountability should we require for an intoxicated church leader? 4. How do we deal with people who hate us for our Christian beliefs? Today's Offer Ruth 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 Do I Do When I've Been Hurt by the Church?
Is Reaping What We Sow the Same as Karma?
Episode 993 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What is Jesus teaching in Mark 4:24? 2. Why is the word "LORD" capitalized only in certain places of the Bible? 3. What's the difference between karma and reaping what you sow? 4. How can I communicate gospel comfort to my mother on her deathbed? 5. Why was polygamy seemingly permissible in the Old Testament but not now? 6. Is there a biblical basis for female pastors? Today's Offer Ruth 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? Core Question – How Can I Share My Faith?
Is Christianity Just an Insurance Policy for the Afterlife?
Episode 992 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What is the "Law of Love"? 2. Why do so many Christians only use Christianity as a means to an end? Is that the meaning of Christianity, a transactional relationship just as a means for us to get to heaven? 3. When can someone consider divorcing their spouse? 4. Will we bear the consequences of our sins in this life or the next? 5. If a day is as "1,000 days to God," did creation take 6,000 days? 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 Guide – 7 Things You Need to Know About Marriage and Sex
Does Jesus Contradict the Old Testament in the Sermon on the Mount?
Episode 991 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is confessing our sins and repenting of them the same thing? 2. In Leviticus 24:19-20, God gives the command for an eye for an eye. But in Matthew 5:38-39, Jesus gives a different command. How is this possible if Jesus is the same God of the Old and New Testaments? 3. Is it still a sin to eat pork and non-kosher food? 4. How are there three persons in the trinity if there is only one God? 5. Why is it that when I or other people ask God to heal them that those prayers are never answered? Today's Offer Faith & Family Collection 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?
Can Christians "Pull the Plug" for Dying Relatives?
Episode 990 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What Does 1 Corinthians 6:3 mean when it says that we will "judge angels"? 2. My wife and I are at the age where we are preparing our wills and we are struggling as to where to draw the line in the sand between God's sovereignty over life and death and the state legally allowing itself to choose when we die. We have considered Ecclesiastes 8:8, Job 30:23, and other scriptures and would appreciate your Biblical advice on this matter. 3. Does Proverbs 26:4-5 teach that we should avoid or confront fools? 4. What does Revelation 13:15 mean? 5. Can a Christian pay tithe through service rather than through giving financially? Today's Offer Faith & Family Collection 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 Bioethics and the Christian Life: A Guide to Making Difficult Decisions by David VanDrunen Core Question – How Do I Live the Christian Life?
Should We Sing Worship Songs from Churches with Bad Theology?
Episode 989 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How should I approach Christians who disagree with me about abortion? 2. If salvation is a gift, what role do works play in the Christian life? 3. My husband and I have a question about the worship music from Bethel, Elevation Church, & Hillsong, but mostly worship music that comes from churches that preach false teachings like health and wealth prosperity teachings. As we moved from the big church we were attending and are now looking for another church that is one thing we have been convicted on, should we be concerned if a church plays songs from these churches? What should we look for in worship? 4. What does it mean to fear God? 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 Do I Choose a Church? Core Question – Why Do You Talk About the Difference Between Law and Gospel?
Will We See Jesus but Not the Father in Heaven?
Episode 988 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Should I be concerned if my mom believes in purgatory? 2. How can I lovingly engage my friend about the false teaching he believes? 3. Does 1 Timothy 6:16 teach that no human will ever see the Father? I wanted to know if we will only see Jesus and not the Father in heaven. 4. Are Elders necessary or can a pastor make all of the decisions in the church alone? 5. What do the Psalms mean being saying we should, "meditate on God's word day and night"? 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 Do I Choose a Church?
Does Paul Say That Men Without Kids Can't Be Pastors?
Episode 987 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Can we pray for God to punish those in government who are hurting citizens? 2. Do 1 Timothy 3:4 and Titus 1:6 prohibit men without children from serving as elders? 3. Is missionary dating ok if the person believes in a "higher power"? 4. What does Romans 9 teach about election? 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 Guide – 8 Things Everyone Should Know About Church
What Do I Do If My Employer Wants Me to Display Pride Flags in the Workplace?
Episode 986 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How do you deal with bad thoughts? In a previous show, I have heard you say that we should run from temptation. How do you set your mind on something else, or flee from your own thoughts? How can you run away from temptations that are recurring thoughts? 2. I believe in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, but how do I know if I have received the Holy Spirit? 3. My employer is pushing for "pride" flag stickers to be placed on all town vehicles. I drive a town vehicle. How do I appropriately and respectfully refuse to comply? 4. When are our names written in the Book of Life? 5. Can Christians become prophets today? Today's Offer 10 Verses to Memorize as a Family This Summer 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 James Mean When He Says "Faith Without Works is Dead"?
Episode 985 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Should we treat nominal Christians as unbelievers or as members of the body? 2. Is requiring the King James translation only a form of legalism? 3. What does "faith without works is dead" mean? I've also heard some people interpret this as meaning that your faith in Jesus Christ isn't useful to anyone if you don't have works. I believe that we are saved by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ and I'm confused about how "faith without works is dead" fits into that. 4. Can Christians join fraternal lodges that have secret rituals and rites? 5. How do we engage with those who say they're Christians but live ungodly lives? Today's Offer 10 Verses to Memorize as a Family This Summer 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 Pastors Be Winsome or Blunt When Speaking the Truth?
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
What Does It Look Like to Entrust Our Kids to the Lord in a Secular World?
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?
Should Every Sunday Look Like Pentecost?
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
What Does it Mean that God Hardened Pharaoh's Heart?
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?
What Does the Bible Say About the Death Penalty?
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?
What Does the Bible Say About the Death Penalty?
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?
If God Ordains All Things, How Can He Be Angry When We Sin?
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?
Can People Be Considered "Good" or "Righteous" Apart from Christ?
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?
Does the Bible Have Anything to Say for Those with PTSD?
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
Who is the Rider of the White Horse in Revelation 6?
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
How Should Churches Confront Pastors Who've Covered Up Sexual Abuse?
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?
What Should We Pray After a Mass Shooting?
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?
Are There Signs of the Second Coming in Today's World?
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?
How Can I Keep the Great Commandment without Being Taken Advantage Of?
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?
Why Did Jesus Allow Demons to Possess Pigs?
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?
How Can I Share the Gospel If I'm Introverted?
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?
Is It OK to Skip Church for Our Kid's Soccer Games?
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?
Why Doesn't God Perform Biblical Signs and Wonders Today?
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?
Did Jesus Break the Sabbath in John 5?
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?
Did Jesus Break the Sabbath in John 5?
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?
If We Must Confess in Christ to Be Saved, Where Does That Leave the Mentally Disabled?
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?
How Do I Know When the Holy Spirit is Speaking to Me?
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?
If David Danced for the Lord in Worship, Should We?
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?
Was God OK with All of the Polygamy in the Old Testament?
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?
What Does It Mean That "The Dead in Christ Will Rise First"?
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?
How Do I Explain the Trinity to My Kids?
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
If Marriage is a Civil Union, Can Pastors Marry Same-Sex Couples?
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
If Marriage is a Civil Union, Can Pastors Marry Same-Sex Couples?
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
If Marriage is a Civil Union, Can Pastors Marry Same-Sex Couples?
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
If Marriage is a Civil Union, Can Pastors Marry Same-Sex Couples?
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
How Should the Church Care for Women Who Think Getting an Abortion Is Their Only Option?
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
Does the Church Subjugate Women and Reward Male Chauvinists?
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?
Should My Sin Keep Me from Taking the Lord's Supper?
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?
Were Adam and Eve Neanderthals?
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?
Should Churches Have Healing and Deliverance Ministries?
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
Why Should Christians Study Other Religions?
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?
Does God Separate Himself from Us Every Time We Sin?
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?
Does Isaiah 45 Teach that God Created Evil?
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?
What's the Main Difference Between Justification and Sanctification?
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?