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Episode 939 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Who is it that is "taken" in Matthew 24? 2. Are the false teachers we see today a sign of the last days? 3. How do I honor my parents if 1 Corinthians 5 calls us to sever ties with certain people? 4. Why weren't the gnostic gospels included in the Bible? 5. I struggle with anxiety and guilt. How do I know I'm forgiven? 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 - Can I Lose My Salvation?

Episode 938 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. When is it helpful to express our views and opinions on non-core doctrines? 2. What will happen to those who are not Christians when Jesus returns? 3. Hebrews says that Jesus prays for us. In what sense does he pray for us? I pray to Jesus so how does he pray for us if he is God? 4. How frequently should we take communion? 5. Who are the spirits in prison in 1 Peter 3:18? 6. Will my obedience on earth affect my rewards in heaven? 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 – How Does Jesus Work Today? Core Question – Why Are There So Many Denominations? Core Question – How Do I Choose a Church?

Episode 937 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How do I share the gospel with someone who is Jewish who just lost their loved one? My family friends are Jewish and their mother just passed away. 2. Is it worse to sin against the Holy Spirit than it is against the other persons of the Trinity? 3. If you're saved, why would you have to be judged when judgment time comes? 4. Does the New Testament say anything about tithing? 5. Does the Bible condemn alternate forms of sex in marriage? 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 – How Can I Share My Faith? Core Guide – 7 Things You Need to Know About Marriage and Sex

Episode 936 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Does God ever heal non-Christians? And if someone has unconfessed sin, does that hinder God from doing a miracle in their life? 2. How can I deal with grief? I lost my fiance last summer and I am still struggling with her death. 3. I have a question about the things happening at Hillsong church where leaders being exposed for sin in their lives. Some christians tell me that Jesus said, "let him who is without sin cast the first stone" – that we shouldn't judge anybody. And some draw parallels to King David and how he committed horrible sins but he is remembered as a man after God's heart and how God has throughout history used broken sinful people for his kingdom. How do I balance this with the standard the New Testament puts on leaders in the church? 4. It doesn't seem like many pastors teach on Revelation. What do you think? 5. When Christians die, do they immediately go to heaven? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – What are the Genres of the Bible and Why Do They Matter?

Episode 935 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Are generational curses still occuring in families today? 2. If I rejected Jesus all of my life, can I still ask for forgiveness on my deathbed? 3. Does modern Christianity really teach the same things Jesus taught? 4. If the last days will be like the days of Noah, will the Nephilim also reappear during the last days? 5. Why did God have to cover Adam and Eve with animal skins after the fall? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question - What are the Genres of the Bible and Why Do They Matter?

Episode 934 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Are Roman Catholic views of Mary based in Scripture? 2. Did the disciples receive the Holy Spirit twice? 3. My child claims to be transgender and is demanding that we use their preferred pronouns, what should I do? 4. Is cremation a desecration of God's image? 5. How can I lovingly correct the members of my small group? 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 933 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Does God depend on us to save other people? 2. What are your thoughts on replacement theology? What does the Bible say about if the church has replaced Israel? 3. If God doesn't depend on us to evangelize, are we obligated to do it at all? 4. Did Jesus commit suicide by allowing himself to die on the cross? 5. Do Christians become guardian angels when they die? Today's Offer Revelation Bible Study Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Guide - 9 FAQs About Angels and Demons Core Question - Who Are the Prophets?

Episode 932 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Who are the 24 Elders in Revelation? 2. Does going to church make me a Christian? 3. Are altar calls a mark of a true church? 4. My wife and I got married before we became Christians. Is our marriage valid in God's eyes? 5. Will we see our pets in heaven? Today's Offer Revelation Bible Study Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Guide – 5 Things You Should Know About the Bible's Final Book Core Guide – 7 Things You Need to Know About Heaven

Episode 931 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Can the mentally ill be saved? I have schizophrenia, bipolar, and PTSD. 2. I wanted to know what you consider to be the right eschatology. I lean amillennial and that Christ has fulfilled it all. What is your view? 3. My son is struggling with the idea that an all-knowing God would allow evil and suffering. What should I say to him? 4. How can I witness to my anti-semitic family member? 5. How should we understand predestination? Today's Offer Revelation 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.

Episode 930 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. As a woman trying to choose a doctor, does my gynecologist have to be a woman? Is there a line, even if they are a really good doctor? 2. Matthew 5:21-22 says that anyone who is so much as "angry" is guilty of murder. I can't believe that I am interpreting that right. I get angry with people all the time but it doesn't mean I murdered them. I would appreciate your insight on this. 3. Did the Serpent in the garden have legs before the fall? 4. If a woman preaches, is she exercising spiritual authority? 5. Why did God demand animal sacrifices in the Old Testament? Today's Offer Revelation 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 – What are the Genres of the Bible and Why Do They Matter?

Episode 929 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I think I want to believe in God, but I am not sure if I can believe in something I can't see. What do I do? 2. I was hurt by my church. Is it time to look elsewhere or should I go back to the same church? 3. Is it ever God's will for his people to be under spiritual attack? 4. If I continue to struggle with alcoholism, is that a sign that my faith is too weak?

Episode 928 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Do I have to tithe my inheritance? 2. I used to be a leader in a church, but my church dissolved. I have done some terrible things since then. Am I still saved or am I past that point? 3. If I attend church virtually, can I also take the Lord's Supper and be baptized virtually? 4. Will I recognize my family and friends in heaven? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Do I Choose a Church?

Episode 927 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is all sin equal in God's eyes? For example, is a white lie the same as a murder? 2. I am trying to decide which church I should start tithing to. We don't really have an established Christian church here. Things have not gone back to in person here yet it is still virtual. Then I thought of Core Christianity. I love the show. But I am not sure if it is a church. Do you consider Core Christianity to be a church? Would it be acceptable to tithe to the Inner Core? 3. How should we understand 1 Corinthians 15:54 mean? 4. Why are Christians so worked up about the war in Ukraine rather than abortion? 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 Choose a Church?

Episode 926 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is the sinner's prayer biblical? 2. When the disciples cried out for comfort in the storm, Jesus was there. I have heard many preachers say that Jesus will comfort us when we cry out to him and others say that we won't get that comfort until heaven. Unfortunately I am going through a divorce process that I desperately do not want. My prayers have not been answered. One prayer I pray every day is that I want to feel the comfort of Christ and honestly I have never felt that. What is the biblical idea behind this? Is he there? Is he not always there, may he never be there for me? 3. I feel called to preach but I already have a family and don't make much money, so I won't be able to take theology courses. What are resources you recommend to help equip me to preach? 4. What is the sect The Assemblies of Yahweh? What do you think about them? 5. In Leviticus 5 it says that anyone who touches a leper becomes unclean. But in Matthew 8 Jesus touches a leper and isn't considered unclean. Why is that? 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? Core Question – What's the Difference Between Justification and Sanctification?

Episode 925 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What do you think the gospel is? I hear the word used a lot without a definition and I am not sure if everyone who uses it is on the same page. 2. I came across the idea that angels look at humans in wonder and find us to be amusing to a degree. Do you know where this teaching is and what do you think about it? 3. Who did the prophet see seated on the throne in Isaiah 6? 4. Can Christians attempt to be magicians? 5. Is the Dead Sea the location of Sodom and Gomorrah? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Guide – 9 FAQs About Angels and Demons

Episode 924 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Recently in my Bible study we have been talking about how Jesus had fulfilled the law. But we are wondering about how in the Psalms we are to "meditate on the law day and night." What is the difference between what David is saying and what Jesus has said? 2. Do you have to be considered "Catholic" or "Christian" in order to go to heaven, or can you not claim a type of religion and just believe in Jesus? 3. What makes a church mainline or evangelical? What is the difference? 4. Can a cheating spouse maintain a "friendly" relationship with the person they cheated with? 5. When did the doctrine of the trinity become a core belief of Christianity? 6. Am I being too nit-picky if I am having a hard time with my Bible study leader because they think we can lose our salvation? Today's Offer 8 Things Everyone Should Know About Church 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 Everyone Needs to Know about Repentance Core Question – Can I Lose My Salvation?

Episode 923 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why don't we see God intervening and helping those in Ukraine? 2. I know the Bible says to "love your enemies," but when do we get to pray the Imprecatory Psalms? I am very angry with Putin for what he has done. I have prayed for his salvation, but I am not sure what to do right now. 3. Does 1 Timothy 4:1-16 imply that we can lose our faith? 4. I have family that I know believes in Jesus, but only go to church when we ask them to join us. It seems like they believe but there seems to be very little relationship with Jesus and doesn't appear that they hold onto Him with trust for everything in their lives. I know we can't judge their hearts, but I worry that I won't see them in heaven. 5. I have heard you say that Paul's comments about head coverings in 1 Corinthians 11 are only for for the Corinthian church in the Bible. But if God inspired all of Scripture, how can it's passages not be universal commands? Today's Offer 8 Things Everyone Should Know About Church 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 922 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I am almost 18 and I am wondering, how can I focus on growing and maturing into being a godly man? 2. When I sin, I feel guilty for a long time even after repenting from it. I know that that feeling is a selfish desire, as if I am able to take care of my own sin without Jesus, and then I feel guilty about that as well. I don't know how to rest in my forgiveness. Do you have any suggestions? 3. Why is the church not crying out against the war in Ukraine more? 4. Is the Spirit seated in heaven? 5. How should I think of pastors who say they have "received a word from the Lord"? Today's Offer 8 Things Everyone Should Know About Church 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 921 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. My son was baptized this past summer. One of his friends is reaching out to him and trying to talk to him about the World Missions Society Religion and is persuading him about this new religion about "God the mother." I was doing bible study with my son and he invited his friend to join us and he continued to undermine me and what I was saying about God and the Bible. What passages can I share with my son? 2. What does it mean when Jesus calls us to abide in him? What does this look like in regards to being in the Word and in prayer? 3. I have an apologetic question for you: Surely you've encountered folks who say that it's foolish to believe the Bible. One of the big arguments they make is that the Bible, being thousands of years old, was written for people thousands of years ago. Applying it to the 21st century is putting it out of context and that some of it simply isn't relevant anymore. How do you respond to these people? 4. Is God pleased by the good-deeds of non-believers? 5. My church has made the policy that a couple living together cannot get married in the church until they live apart first. My friend believes Jesus would be welcoming and allow people to get married even if they are living together. What do you think? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question - What's the Difference Between Justification and Sanctification?

Episode 920 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. If Jesus is God, was his crucifixion a form of self-murder or suicide? 2. I am wondering how do I honor my parents when I have strong disagreements with my parents about their beliefs in conspiracy theories about the vaccine, political views that are more estreeme, as well as prosperity gospel-type beliefs. How do I honor them while disagreeing very strongly on these issues? 3. If God is all powerful, why does he allow evil and suffering? 4. Mary seems to put her faith in Jesus. Don't Catholics put their faith in Mary? The basis of Christianity is to put our faith in Jesus, and during Jesus's first miracle it seemed that she put her faith in her son as well. I don't understand how Catholics can call themselves Christians if they put their faith in her. Can you explain that? 5. Could you please explain Jesus's statement, "I never knew you," in the parable of the Ten Virgins in Matthew 7? 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 919 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Do we have to preface our prayers with, "if it is your will"? Or can we just pray for something like healing to happen? 2. If Jesus is "returning soon," why doesn't it feel like it, why is it taking so long? 3. Did the Jewish leaders lose their authority when Jesus began his ministry? 4. How should we understand Daniel 9:27? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question - What Are the Main Views of the End Times?

Episode 918 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why hasn't God answered my prayers to get married? 2. How do I know if I am called to be a pastor? 3. Did Jesus descend into hell like the Apostle's Creed says? 4. How do we know that the Bible is still relevant for our lives today? 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 917 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. My husband and I divorced years ago but have reconciled and are together again. Do we have to be legally married once again or is our reconciliation good enough? 2. Is paedocommunion biblical, and should more Christians practice it? 3. Is the saying, "God helps those who help themselves" biblical? 4. How can the average believer be greater than John the Baptist? 5. Before the Holy Spirit revealed to me biblical theology and good teaching, I was into prosperity churches. At that time I went to an event and I had pain in my back. The speaker touched me and I felt like I blacked out and fell down. But my pain was gone after I woke up. Is this sorcery? What do you think? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question - Why Do You Talk About the Difference Between Law and Gospel?

Episode 916 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is it sinful to get tattoos? 2. I know that Jesus calls us to share the gospel in the Great Commission, but how can I do this while struggling with terrible social anxiety? 3. Were Moses and Elijah in their resurrection bodies at the transfiguration? 4. Did Joseph's brothers really repent in Genesis 50? 5. Is expository preaching the best way to preach through the Bible? 6. Who are some Christian theologians every Christian should know and read? Today's Offer Galatians 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 I Share My Faith? Core Question - How Do I Live the Christian Life?

Episode 915 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. It seems like God spoke very clearly to Moses and people in the Old Testament and I don't understand why I can't hear from God in the same way. 2. Does 1 Corinthians 14 teach that women should be ordained to the ministry? 3. Do angels literally have wings? 4. Why did Jesus curse the fig tree? That seems uncharacteristic of him. 5. Which Gospel in the Bible gives the most accurate depiction of Jesus? 6. How much of an impact does the devil have on our society today? How do we determine the difference between act of Satan and our sinful behavior? 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 Booklet - Can the Devil Read My Mind? Core Guide - 9 FAQs About Angels and Demons

Episode 915 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. It seems like God spoke very clearly to Moses and people in the Old Testament and I don't understand why I can't hear from God in the same way. 2. Does 1 Corinthians 14 teach that women should be ordained to the ministry? 3. Do angels literally have wings? 4. Why did Jesus curse the fig tree? That seems uncharacteristic of him. 5. Which Gospel in the Bible gives the most accurate depiction of Jesus? 6. How much of an impact does the devil have on our society today? How do we determine the difference between act of Satan and our sinful behavior? 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 Booklet - Can the Devil Read My Mind? Core Guide - 9 FAQs About Angels and Demons

Episode 914 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. If the Bible was written by men, how can it truly be considered God's Word? 2. With Ash Wednesday coming up, I am wondering why it has become a sort of debate and topic of discussion for evangelicals. Catholics seem to have always observed Ash Wednesday and Lent, and some evangelicals see observing it as cool and hip, while others think it's entirely unbiblical. What are your thoughts are on the merits of observing or refusing to observe Lent? 3. Where in the Bible does it teach about the sovereignty of God? 4. What is the significance of the cleansing of the unclean animals in Mark 7? Today's Offer 7 Things Everyone Needs to Know about Repentance Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core.

Episode 913 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Are there biblical guidelines for sharing the gospel and making disciples? 2. I have struggled with homosexuality my whole life. I have wondered, even if I repent, can I be forgiven since I have engaged in these things? 3. Can we command God to answer our prayers? 4. Why does Jesus question the woman who touched his garment to receive healing? 5. How should I understand James 4:8? Today's Offer 7 Things Everyone Needs to Know about Repentance Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Guide – 10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible and Homosexuality Core Question – How Can I Share My Faith?

Episode 912 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Would I be perpetually sinning if I marry an unbeliever? I know that we are not to be unequally yoked. 2. Is Gog and Magog rightly interpreted as Russia in Ezekiel 38? Is this proof that Russia will one day invade Israel? 3. What is true repentance? Is it making a confession or does it mean changing our behavior? Today's Offer 7 Things Everyone Needs to Know about Repentance Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources True vs. False Repentance: What's the Difference? Core Guide – 5 Things You Should Know About the Bible's Final Book

Episode 911 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I have thinking about the holocaust recently and I am really struggling with the idea that these people not only suffered so much but may not be in heaven. Is there any hope for them? 2. As a parent, how do we make sure that we are setting our children up to have an authentic Christian life with God? I feel like I missed out on a lot growing up until now and I don't want me kids to be 40 like me before they get this gift. 3. My church is moving to a closed communion and some are upset because they see it as discriminatory. What are your thoughts? 4. My boyfriend is trying to get into Christianity, and he is always asking me, what is the difference between Christianity and Catholics? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Guide - 6 Ways to Help Your Kids As They Go Back to School Core Guide - 5 Ways to Help Your Kids Keep the Faith

Episode 910 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How should we pray for those affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine? 2. Does God still give us new revelations? 3. Do Christians worry too much about the Mark of the Beast? 4. Can you defend your view that the Mark of the Beast is spiritual and not physical? 5. How do I love my gay friend and share the gospel with them without alienating them? Today's Offer Bible Study – Galatians Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – What Are the Main Views of the End Times? Core Question – How Do I Live the Christian Life? The Gospel Comes with a House Key: Practicing Radically Ordinary Hospitality in Our Post-Christian World by Rosaria Butterfield

Episode 909 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. In Mark 16:15-18, Jesus talks about the signs accompanying those who believe and mentions tongues and snake handling, it seems. This seems very odd and today's skeptic could point to this and say, "here, Christian, drink this poison and you should be fine, right?" What is the context and explanation I should be aware of here? 2. As a follower of Christ I run across many others who believe we are living in the last days. For some, this gives them hope and others it gives them a sense of "gloom and doom." How do you communicate this to non-believers without making it seem like its a message of "gloom and doom"? 3. If God cares about his creation, why does he allow humans to tortue and mistreat animals every day? 4. Are our good works proof of our faith and salvation? Today's Offer Bible Study - Galatians Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question - What Are the Main Views of the End Times? Core Question - How Do I Live the Christian Life? Core Question - What's the Difference Between Justification and Sanctification? Core Question - Why Do You Talk About the Difference Between Law and Gospel?

Episode 908 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Who was Jacob wrestling with in Genesis 32? 2. Is there truth to Joe Rogan's claim that Jesus was influenced by psychedelics? 3. Some people are speculating that the new microchip that Elon Musk is working on may be the Mark of the Beast. How should we respond to these ideas? 4. How should I discern when to donate to a ministry or not? 5. I am struggling to connect to and understand the role of the Holy Spirit. What should I do? Today's Offer Booklet – Why Would Anyone Get Married? 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 907 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I am a pastor at a small non-denominational church. We are growing and attracting people from different backgrounds and some are asking about our stance on spiritual gifts. How do we articulate a position without alienating certain members of the church? 2. My 5 siblings and I ran away from home because of the conditions there. I want everyone to pray that God impacts my mom and step dad's hearts. I hope one day we can all reconcile our relationship and God grabs ahold of all of our lives. 3. Is saying, "Oh my God" taking the Lord's name in vain? 4. How do I make sure I disciple people in the way of Jesus? 5. Is it a sin to not be assured of one's salvation? 6. If Jesus died for my sins, why must I keep repenting? Today's Offer Booklet – Why Would Anyone Get Married? 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? Core Question – What's the Difference Between Justification and Sanctification?

Episode 906 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What are your thoughts on the Roman Catholic church? 2. I have been diagnosed with incurable cancer and would like to know, how can I be sure that I will endure dying in a way that glorifies the Lord? 3. Why are strange teachings so prevalent among various Christian teachers and ministries? 4. Is it biblical for women to become deacons? 5. If I don't biblical grounds for divorce, can I remarry? 6. What advice or guidance would you give someone who feels a calling to ministry of some kind? After attending a ministry conference, I feel that I may be called to some sort of ministry, but I'm not sure what kind. The elders of my church are praying over this call but I am just looking for some additional guidance. Today's Offer Creative God, Colorful Us by Trillia Newbell Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Can God Use All Things for Good?

Episode 905 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. When you try to explain to children who Jesus is, they get confused because Santa isn't real, the tooth fairy isn't real, and then they think Jesus isn't real either. How do you approach this problem? 2. My work supports LGBTQ groups and other progressive communities, but never religious ones. How do I remain faithful in this kind of work environment? 3. I have heard you refer to Satan being bound on the show. I am curious, how do you explain this being in the same world as Satan being described as a "roaring lion" walking about "seeking someone he may devour"? Is it all metaphorical? How do these things relate to his status right now? 4. Is my heart too hard to reconcile with God? 5. Could you explain Hosea 3:2? The text says that Gomer was worthless yet Jesus paid the ultimate price for her. What are your thoughts? Today's Offer Creative God, Colorful Us by Trillia Newbell 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 Booklet – Can the Devil Read My Mind? Core Question – Can I Lose My Salvation?

Episode 904 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. My atheist friend is dying of cancer, is there any hope for his salvation? 2. After reading Romans 9-11, I am wondering if there are still unfulfilled promises for ethnic Israel? 3. How can I endure the narcissism of my spouse? Today's Offer Why Would Anyone Get Married? 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 903 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Should a church place a greater emphasis on ministering to shut-ins? 2. In Mark 4:9-12, Jesus says he does not want certain people to understand his parables, "lest they should turn and be forgiven.'" I thought that God does not desire that anyone should perish? 3. Is the indwelling of the Spirit the same in the Old and New Testament? 4. Can miscarried children go to heaven? 5. Did Paul seek the approval of the other apostles to validate his ministry? Today's Offer Why Would Anyone Get Married? Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Can Christianity Be True if God Allows Evil and Suffering? Core Question – Can I Lose My Salvation?

Episode 902 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I have children with someone outside of marriage. I am trying to get back into the faith but she is not a believer and we're not together. What should I do? I have heard from others that we should get married and from others not to try and get married and to try to find a Christian woman instead. 2. James 4:3 says, "You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions." I have been praying to God to give me a godly wife to curb my passions in light of 1 Corinthians 7:9, "But if they can not exercise self-control, they should marry. For it is better to marry than burn with passion." But James 4:3 seems to imply that God won't answer my prayer because I seek to fulfill my passion. Is that right? 3. My adult children have cut me out of their life. I have cancer and am going through chemotherapy now and I am wondering how I can re-establish those relationships? 4. Did David have faith that God would protect him when he faced Goliath? 5. Does Jesus prefer a particular political wing or party? Today's Offer Why Would Anyone Get Married? 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 – How Does the Church Relate to the Government?

Episode 901 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How does Satan accuse us? How can the Spirit help us when we are accused? 2. My hair is falling out and I may cut it all off, but when I read 1 Corinthians 11, it seems like this may dishonor God. Does this text teach that women shouldn't cut their hair and wear head coverings? 3. Does 1 Timothy 5:8 teach that men should be the sole providers for their homes and families? 4. Can our loved ones see us from heaven? 5. Where in the Bible does it teach that we go to heaven when we die? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Guide – 7 Things You Need to Know About Marriage and Sex Core Question – What are the Genres of the Bible and Why Do They Matter?

Episode 900 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. When Paul says that the law is dead and we are no longer bound to it, does he mean "man's law" or "God's law"? I know the 10 commandments were written by God's hand and that other ceremonial laws were written by human hands. Which one are we bound to? 2. Should God be addressed with "she" and "her" pronouns to accommodate for God's "feminine attributes"? The church I currently attend believes God is not solely patriarchal because of some verses in the Old Testament that describe Him as a "mother hen." This doesn't make sense to me because Jesus, who is fully God, is a man and also refers to God in heaven as "Father." 3. I struggle with severe anxiety and my friend was trying to comfort me by saying that, "God will never give you something you can't handle." Is this biblical? 4. Should Christians practice foot washing like Jesus did? 5. Can you have a hard heart and still be saved? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core.

Episode 899 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. My friends only believe in the Old Testament and do not hold to the New Testament at all. I don't understand why they would do that. What do you think? 2. A few prominent pastors have either left the faith or have rejected biblical teaching on a number of topics. I believe that once we are saved we are always saved, but how do I make sense of when leaders apostatize? 3. Is the "Sinner's Prayer" biblical? 4. Does baptism require full immersion? 5. In Job 1 Satan walks into heaven and speaks with God. Can he still do this? 6. Why is it necessary to pray for a person to be born again if it's already been determined? Today's Offer Creative God, Colorful Us by Trillia Newbell Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Guide – 9 Ways to Know You Are Really a Christian Core Question – Can I Lose My Salvation?

Episode 898 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I am struggling to find a church. I don't want to be in a church that is in a denomination. But there are no churches around me that are not in a denomination. What steps do you take when you move to find a church? 2. In Acts 13:48, it seems to teach predestination and election. Is that right? 3. I'd like to know if you think Christians Obligated to Follow Government COVID Mandates? 4. Could Satan ever repent? 5. Are there Bible prophecies about the Mormon church? 6. If vaccines become mandatory in the US, will we have to submit to those mandates? Today's Offer Creative God, Colorful Us by Trillia Newbell 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? Core Question – How Do I Choose a Church? Core Question – How Does the Church Relate to the Government?

Episode 897 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. The LDS church claims that we need prophets and apostles today. Are they right? 2. I have strong faith, my husband does not object to me being a Christian, but he does not engage in any spiritual conversations. How do I start those conversations? He always changes the subject. I don't want to push but I feel this need to witness to my husband. 3. In Genesis 1 it says that God made man, male and female, in his image. Is this referring to people who may have been created before Adam and Eve? 4. If prophets are not for today, why are they mentioned in Revelation? Today's Offer Creative God, Colorful Us by Trillia Newbell 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? Core Question – Do I Have to Attend a Church to Be a Christian?

Episode 896 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Can a Christian date two people at once? 2. If Jesus is the Second Adam, is Mary the Second Eve? 3. How were people in the Old Testament given eternal life if Jesus had not come yet? 4. Do you believe in deliverance today as it was in Jesus's ministry? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Guide – 7 Things You Need to Know About Marriage and Sex

Episode 895 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I am witnessing to my coworkers and am beginning to read the Bible with them. They are asking me which book of the Bible they should start reading so that they might avoid being confused. Can you help? 2. I feel like I am withdrawing from my friends and my job and am becoming more focused on the Word and my understanding of the Scriptures. Is there an issue with this? Is it a bad thing to separate yourself from others in order to study? 3. Will we really recognize our loved ones in heaven if our bodies will be completely transformed? 4. What does Paul mean in Galatians 2:17-19 when he says, "For through the Law I died to the Law, so that I might live to God"? 5. I'm a man living alone in his later years and am tempted by lust. I keep going to this sin, asking for forgiveness, and then sinning again. It grieves my assurance. I need to hear from other men of faith how they overcame it, and are they just lying to themselves? Today's Offer Tough Questions Answered Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Do Christians Relate to the Law? Core Question – What's the Difference Between Justification and Sanctification? Core Question – Why Do You Talk About the Difference Between Law and Gospel?

Episode 894 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. If a Muslim in another country converts to Christianity and has multiple wives, must he divorce all of his wives except for his first wife? 2. I have a desire to go into the Marines but am the only spiritual leader in my family. Is it selfish to leave my family to pursue this career? 3. My father died while committing a crime. Is there a chance that he is in heaven? 4. When is the right time to leave the church and what are the biblical reasons to leave a church? 5. If all of the many purity laws and rituals in Leviticus are fulfilled, how do we know that Leviticus 18:22, where it talks about homosexual relations, is not also outdated? Today's Offer Tough Questions Answered Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Guide - 10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible and Homosexuality Core Guide - 7 Things You Need to Know About Marriage and Sex

Episode 893 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is the grace of God only effective for those who have faith in Christ or can it influence non-Christians as well in their everyday lives? 2. Why did it take Jesus two tries to heal the blind man? 3. If God is all knowing and omnipotent, didn't he know what Adam and Eve would do? It appears to me that God would know about the fall. Adam and Eve might have been obedient for millions of years but it seems as though God wanted them to fall and that is why he wanted Satan to tempt them. Why would God want us to fail and sin? 4. What is the difference between speaking and praying in tongues? 5. I have been reading about Noah in my studies, and one of the phrases noted comes from Matthew 24:36-39. Marriage is brought up in this text and I know that marriage is something God smiles on and blesses, but why would that be something to be pointed out in Noah's day? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question - How Does Jesus Work Today? Core Question - What Are the Main Views of the End Times?

Episode 892 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How do I comfort those who have lost someone in from COVID-19? 2. I learned about the doctrines of grace a couple years ago, and have been struggling with great fear about not being one of God's elect. It has really made me scared, and question that maybe I can't approach Christ, even though I know He is the only one who can save us. Can Jesus reject someone coming to Him for mercy? What should someone struggling with this do or think about? 3. What does it mean that the "first shall be last"? 4. What comes first, faith or regeneration? 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? Core Question - How Do I Live the Christian Life?

Episode 891 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What is your interpretation of the new wine skins in Luke 5? 2. In 2 Timothy 1:7, it says, "for God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love." I know that. What I am struggling with is I don't know how this applies to COVID. I want to be cautious and not harm others, but how should we apply this verse today? 3. I know that it says that we won't have sorrows in heaven, but if we know that some family members aren't there and are separated from God, how can we not feel sorrow? 4. My wife and I are separated and I am wondering if there really is biblical grounds for divorce as Paul explains in 1 Corinthians 7. 5. What is the difference between evangelical theology and Reformed theology? Today's Offer How to Read the Bible (Bible Study) Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Guide – 7 Things You Need to Know About Marriage and Sex