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Episode 890 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Do our spirits go to heaven when we die, or do they fall asleep? 2. My wife is involved with conspiracy theories. Should I be concerned about this? I am praying about it every day. It has been going on for a year now and it is all she wants to look at on Facebook. I am not sure if it is harmful but it is disturbing me. What should I do? 3. Should Christians try to keep the Sabbath or has that law completely been fulfilled? 4. Why did the apostles baptize only in the name of Jesus instead of the trinity? 5. Does Matthew 5:13 teach that Christians can lose their salvation?

Episode 889 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Did God or the angels destroy Sodom and Gomorrah? 2. If Jesus spoke to Paul on the road to Damascus, why would he not speak to us today? 3. A friend of mine has been performing baptisms for his friends on his own in his bathroom tub. He is not an elder of a church and this isn't in a home church. Do these baptisms hold any validity? 4. What should I know about the difference between law and grace and where or what should I be reading to get good handle on this subject? 5. Should we call out and rebuke those who do street preaching and who are preaching 'fire and brimstone'? 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 Can I Share My Faith? Core Question – How Does Jesus Work Today?

Episode 888 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I know that fornication is a sin. But I am wondering if Christians have to be married by the government or if we can just come to God and be married in his eyes? 2. What does 1 Corinthians 3:12-15 mean? Does it mean that there will be second class citizens in heaven? 3. My friend is a Unitarian who doesn't believe that Jesus is also God, one with the Father. How do I minister to him and what Scriptures can I point to? 4. My mother is in the ICU with COVID and pneumonia. Can you pray for her? 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 Seeing Jesus by Adriel Sanchez

Episode 887 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I think that God and Jesus aren't the same entity, but I also have heard that Jesus was also God, even as he came down as man. I hope that is right. Can you explain this? 2. My youth group leader was talking about speaking in tongues and how these gifts are given to us. I saw that she was using the Passion Translation and referring to 1 Corinthians 14. Who were the Corinthians and how do I explain their context to my youth leader? My understanding is that the apostles were the only ones with these spiritual gifts. 3. Should Christians try to convince non-Christians to convert? Why should someone become a Christian? 4. How do I love my friend without condoning and affirming her in her sin? Today's Offer Tough Questions Answered Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – Can I Trust the Resurrection? Core Guide – 10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible and Homosexuality

Episode 886 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. The Bible says that God is light, but in Genesis it says that light was created after God. Is this contradictory? 2. I am a Messianic Jew and I pastor a church in a town that used to notably be white supremacist. Thank you so much for your ministry. 3. Recently I heard a pastor call out the current administration. It sounded very divisive. I don't remember Jesus calling out the Roman government. Is the pulpit a place for politics? 4. Have you ever been told that the stories in the Bible are just fables to teach us morals or do you believe stories such as the Woman at the well and the Good Samaritan for example really took place? 5. Why do we still keep the Old Testament if Jesus fulfilled the law of the Old Testament? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question - How Does the Church Relate to the Government? Core Question - How Do Christians Relate to the Law? Core Question - What are the Parables?

Episode 885 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. My roommates in college find it weird when I have quiet time and read the Bible. Sometimes I feel insecure about their remarks and some of their questions, which makes me think that the Bible can't really stand up to their scrutiny. I know that's not right, but I'm not sure how to respond when that happens. 2. How do we respond to atheist critics who say that, "because Jesus said he was going to return 2,000 years ago, and he did not, it's safe to say that he will not be returning"? 3. In 2 Timothy 2:8, it refers to Jesus as being the offspring of David. But Joseph was from David's line, how he is the b 4. What does 2 Peter 2:10-11 mean? Will there ever be a time when we God has had enough with the the world and turn his back on us? 5. A pastor at a new church in town keeps trying to recruit my husband for his worship team. I feel very uncomfortable with that. I love my current church. Is it right that that other pastor keeps trying to recruit my husband, knowing very well that he belongs to another already? 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 – 9 FAQs About Angels and Demons Core Question – Can I Trust the Resurrection?

Episode 884 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode Can we apply the verses about the promised land in Isaiah 43 to us today or were they exclusively about Israel? My question is about sin. If you stole money when you were younger, do you have to pay it back, or is it just the same if we ask God for forgiveness? What does Peter mean when he calls women the weaker vessel in 1 Peter 3:7? Is it worth praying for someone who is almost like Satan? For example, is it God's will to pray for a figure like Adolf Hitler or Kim Jung-Eun and for their salvation? In Revelation it talks about the 7 eyes, 7 horns, and 7 hills. What do these mean? And who are the 24 elders? Today's Offer Tough Questions Answered Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question - How Do I Live the Christian Life? Core Guide - 5 Things You Should Know About the Bible's Final Book

Episode 883 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I am a trustee at my church and the leaders here are encouraging me to get ordained, but that idea makes me uncomfortable. What should I do? 2. I have always felt that I have had a strong walk with God since childhood, but recently I find myself struggling with ideas of eternal judgment and even some of the ways doctrines and spiritual things are put so bluntly. Instead of receiving God's word without question I find myself having to examine it, which makes me think God may see this as a lack of faith. Can you help me with this? 3. What did Jesus do between age 12 and 30? 4. Does the New Testament negate the Old Testament? 5. Our grandson is Muslim and he is coming to live with my husband and I. How do we be hospitable while not being ashamed of Jesus's name? 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 Can I Share My Faith? Core Question – How Do I Live the Christian Life?

Episode 882 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why is it that in Matthew Jesus is said to come from Joseph's genealogy? Shouldn't he be said to come from Mary's line since Joseph is only his adoptive father? 2. I am an Assistant Pastor and since 2020 our church has focused on topics of diversity and social issues involving race and how those playout in the church. We have organized book clubs around this topic and have gotten a lot of push back. Multiple families have even left the church, they have accused me and the other pastors that talking about matters of racial diversity like this are a part of a leftist agenda. I have heard similar things happening in other churches and it grieves my heart. Why is this such an issue in churches today? 3. What do you think of about preterist theology? Is there some truth that some of the prophecies in Revelation have already taken place? 4. Is the rapture biblical? 5. Are we still bound to Levitical food laws? 6. If I don't speak in tongues does that mean that I am not saved, is it the only sign of salvation, as preached by many pastors I hear today? 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 Question – Does the Bible Condone Slavery? Core Question – What Are the Main Views of the End Times?

Episode 881 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. My brother and his wife are Jehovah's Witnesses. Is it actually a cult? 2. In Matthew chapter 5, Jesus seems to speak a lot about the Kingdom of Heaven, how important is it for us Christians to know what the Kingdom of Heaven is and is it here now? 3. I am wondering how I should express myself when I am writing about the Bible. Passages in Timothy and Corinthians warn against clever words and departing from the teaching of the Bible. Does this mean it's wrong to say things in a memorable way? 4. Can angels still rebel against God? 5. When is the right time to leave the church? 6. How do we know which son Abraham really took up to the mountain to sacrifice—Isaac or Ishmael? Why does Genesis 22:2 say "take your only son" to be sacrificed? That is why Muslims believe it to be Ishmael as he was the first born. 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 Question – What Do I Do When I've Been Hurt by the Church? Core Question – What are the Parables?

Episode 880 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why does God command the Israelites to invade Canaan, doesn't this contradict the command not to murder? 2. I have heard that anyone who adds or subtracts from the Word of God will be punished. I know that Mormons and Catholics have added to the Bible with other books, so why hasn't God punished them, why are their churches growing? 3. In Genesis 6, it talks about giants in the land and how they saw the daughters of man. Are these fallen angels or just giant human beings? 4. Does the curse in Genesis 3 mean that we lost the freedom that Adam had to choose God for salvation? 5. Is the Apostolic Church a biblical church? 6. What Jesus was trying to explain to the disciples in Mark 8:18-21? 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 Question – How Can God Be Loving and Wrathful? Core Question – How Do I Choose a Church? Core Question – Why Are There So Many Denominations?

Episode 879 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. With so many well established pastors teaching different doctrines from the Bible, how am I to discern the truth from the many different pastors and sermons I listen to on the radio and podcasts? How do I know who is right? 2. I wonder if Jeremiah 17:9 contradicts Ezekiel 36:22-32? Does Jeremiah's passage still apply to believers, are our hearts still deceitful above all things? Because Ezekiel says we have a new heart now. 3. How do I know if I am truly forgiven? I fall into sin regularly and I pray for forgiveness but I don't feel forgiven. 4. I have been a member at my church for a few years now but I am wondering if I should leave. The pastors at my church talk about things that I find crude. Should I leave because of this? 5. Did the Holy Spirit dwell in Jesus as he was fully man (and fully God) on earth, similar to the way he lives in all Christians today? Today's Offer All That's Good: Recovering the Lost Art of Discernment 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? Core Question – How Do I Choose a Church?

Episode 878 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. When the Pharisees questioned Jesus about a woman married to seven different men, Jesus told them no one would be married or given in marriage in the resurrection. If that is so, why does God make such a big issue about marriage to nullify it in the heaven? 2. How come we as Christians don't boldly condemn wrong doing anymore? Even the Apostle Paul didn't mince words when it came to Alexander the Coppersmith among other wrongdoers. Is it still okay to condemn without reservations like Paul did? 3. I am going through your Romans Bible study and enjoying it. On page 73, it states, "When God justified us, we were declared innocent of all our sins once and for all." Are we declared "innocent," as in never having committed the sins or are we declared "forgiven" in that Christ has paid the penalty for our sins? 4. In Revelation 1:1, it seems to indicate that God is giving a revelation to Jesus that he was not aware of. Is that right? 5. In 2015, my son died in a motorcycle accident. How do I move on from the grief I have about this because I still think about him every day? Today's Offer All That's Good: Recovering the Lost Art of Discernment Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – What's the Difference Between Justification and Sanctification? Core Christianity – Romans Bible Study

Episode 877 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. If God can hear our prayers, can Satan also hear them? 2. Is the belief that human evolution occured a heresy? 3. My friend is having a hard time with the story of Jacob and Esau. How can Isaac and Jacob be counted in the Hall of Faith in Hebrews 11 when they are so awful? 4. If we are eating and drinking in the New Creation, will we need to use bathrooms too? 5. Since 2020, there are a lot of people who claim to be prophets. They are on YouTube foretelling events in the end times and its gotten me really scared. What do you think about these so-called prophets? Today's Offer All That's Good: Recovering the Lost Art of Discernment Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – What's the Difference Between Justification and Sanctification? Core Question – Who Are the Prophets?

Episode 876 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I have not been too worried about the vaccine, but now that I am getting the vaccine I am beginning to be more concerned. I know you have said that it is not the Mark of the Beast, but can you give me Scripture as to why and how I am to know this for sure? 2. What does it mean in 2nd Corinthians 5:21 that Jesus "became sin" for us? 3. Should Christians be more involved in social issues like those who are more politically liberal? 4. Did the Father really forsake Jesus on the cross? 5. Why doesn't God just open the heaven above and show himself to everyone at once so we know he's real? Today's Offer All That's Good: Recovering the Lost Art of Discernment 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 875 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Can I still take communion if I smoke cigarettes? 2. I have a question about Exodus 21:20-22. What do you think about what the Bible says about slaves being someone's property? 3. Does 1 Corinthians 15 teach that our bodies will be spiritual or natural at the resurrection? 4. Should Christians refer to Jesus as 'Yeshua'? 5. What does James 5:13-16 mean and should we practice this with those who are sick? 6. Please explain the unforgivable sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. What exactly is it and why is it the only unforgivable sin? Today's Offer All That's Good: Recovering the Lost Art of Discernment 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 – Does the Bible Condone Slavery?

Episode 874 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why don't I hear pastors preach on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd John? Can Christians go to heaven if they are described as being prejudice? 2. Is there a pattern for worship or a set of laws for how we should carry out our worship services? 3. I've never been attracted to fasting, but I want to be obedient to God's Word. Does the Bible explain to us how to execute a fast? 4. In Genesis 1, it says that God makes man, male and female, in "our" image. Who is "our"? 5. I'm reading through the Old Testament. Numbers 15:27 speaks of unintentional sin. Between intentional and unintentional sin, I can't imagine how many times I would be at the altar with another goat to sacrifice. Is the sacrificial system a massive burden that we just can't fathom today? Today's Offer Beginner Bible Reading Plan Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Dr. Michael Horton

Episode 873 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Someone called in recently and said that they saw Jesus in person. But Jesus sent us the Holy Spirit upon his ascension. Why would he be here and make appearances to others if he has already sent us the Holy Spirit? 2. Starting in the pandemic I saw a lot of people watch church virtually and then some of them try to take communion at home with things other than bread and wine. Does it matter what things we use when we take communion? 3. Growing up, my mother-in-law gave my wife and her sister to a man and he abused them. My wife has gotten saved and found significant healing, but her sister is still suffering immensely from her time with him. How can we minister to her? 4. In Genesis 1, what is being discussed when it talks about God separating the waters and making a firmament? 5. If Jesus had to die to atone for sin, why was it a sin for men to crucify him? Today's Offer Beginner Bible Reading Plan 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? Rid of My Disgrace: Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault by Justin Holcomb netgrace.org - Godly Response to Abuse in Christian Environments

Episode 872 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. There is a girl at church that I would like to approach and ask out. How do I go about doing this biblically? 2. Is it true that "God loves the sinner, but hates the sin"? I'm struggling to see this distinction in Scripture. For example, in the opening verses of Malachi, God says "Esau have I hated, Jacob have I loved". Would it be more accurate to say that God hates the sinner in their sin? 3. I know Jesus was without sin, but was Mary also sinless? 4. Is humor and jokes mentioned anywhere in the Bible? I have heard that God does not like humor or jesting. Is this true? 5. Which covenants in the bible have ended and which are still in effect? 6. Will the Holy Spirit ever depart near the end times? Today's Offer Beginner Bible Reading Plan 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 871 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How can God be good if he also created sin? 2. Do the Old Testament laws regarding remarriage apply to Gentiles in the church today? 3. Was the biblical canon decided at the Council of Nicaea? 4. When you say that you don't believe in the rapture, what resources do you have to support that view? 5. I was taught growing up that God only hears our prayers if we are clothed while we pray them. Can we really not pray in the shower? Today's Offer Philippians 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 HOW CAN CHRISTIANITY BE TRUE IF GOD ALLOWS EVIL AND SUFFERING? 7 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MARRIAGE AND SEX WHAT IS PRAYER?

Episode 870 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Don't we all have our own type of theology? Why is theology spoken of as one person's view on the Bible? 2. The Bible says that we won't be given in marriage in heaven, but Christ has his bride, the church, in heaven. How is this not contradictory? 3. What should we do if we sense that our pastor has Covert Narcissist Personality Disorder? We're concerned for him and his young family, but we have several members leaving our church and refusing to serve on committees and council with him. 4. Why aren't churches today keeping the sabbath on Saturday anymore? 5. What is "The Great Delusion" mentioned in 2 Thessalonians? 6. In 2 Chronicles 7 it says that God will heal his people's land if they seek his face. However, in Daniel and Revelation it speaks about devastating things that must happen in order for prophecy to be fulfilled. How do we reconcile these ideas? 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 When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse by Chuck DeGroat Core Question - Why Did the Sabbath Day Change to Sunday? Core Question - What Are the Main Views of the End Times?

Episode 869 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What do you think about the Azusa St. Revivals and how those events impacted the modern church today? 2. I was formerly brought up in the Prosperity Gospel and the Word of Faith movement. In these movements they claimed that God never wants us to be sick and that we have the power to rebuke sickness. Now that I am out of that movement I am wondering do I pray for healing from sickness in a biblical way? 3. I am a backslidden Christian and want to get plugged back into the church, but my wife is not interested in going back to church. What should I do? 4. There is a bishop in my denomination who is gay. The congregation that I attend does not affirm this practice and preaches the gospel, but because the denomination is compromising in this way, should I leave the church? 5. What is the teaching of Sola Scriptura? Today's Offer Core Kit 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 10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible and Homosexuality

Episode 868 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What does Mormonism teach about Jesus and his identity? 2. How should a Christian think about and respond to preferred pronouns? 3. Is it sinful for a parent to allow their teenager's boyfriend or girlfriend live with them if their home situation is unhealthy? 4. How do I avoid becoming apart of a false church? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources HOW DO I CHOOSE A CHURCH? Core Christianity: Find Yourself in God's Story by Dr. Michael Horton

Episode 867 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Are people with mental disabilities still able to understand the gospel in some way? 2. Before I came to the faith I was living with someone, we are still dating but we are not living together any longer, but we plan to be married. However, he is not a Christian, but he is open to Christianity. We are even attending a Bible study together. Is it ok to pursue marrying this man if he is open to Christianity but is not a Christian yet? 3. How do I lovingly admonish friends who are living in sin? 4. Should churches be promoting progressive social agendas? Today's Offer Beginner Bible Reading Plan 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 866 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Was Jesus actually born on Christmas Day? I have heard theories that he was born sometime in October. 2. Do you know that Christmas song, "Mary did you know?" I know some people make fun of that song, but I thought that that question was pretty good. In Luke 1 it doesn't quite seem to allude to the fact that Mary knew her son was going to bear the sin of his people. So, did she know or was it a surprise to her? 3. Is it ok to tell my kids that Santa is real? 4. Does the Bible command or forbid us to celebrate traditions like Christmas? I have heard both views from various churches. I know Catholics are big on celebrating Christmas and I have heard some protestant groups and even Jehovah's Witnesses say that we shouldn't. Today's Offer Philippians 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 Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Dr. Michael Horton

Episode 865 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How do I love my family members who have invited me to their same-sex wedding while maintaining biblical teachings about sexuality? 2. I wanted to know if there is any other historical evidence that Christ was really born other than the Bible? I have heard some atheists claim that he might have entirely been a myth. 3. I am old now and can't go to church. Why does my mind bombard me all the time with the things that I have done wrong with things I have done in my past? I know I am saved, but how do I stop this? 4. I have many friends in the Charismatic Church who delight in giving me books about the prayer of faith for healing and everything else in life. I see so many verses taken out of context in their teachings. My question is: do I attempt correcting my friends, or do I just say, "thank you," pray for them, and move on? 5. What do you think of Messianic Judaism? Today's Offer Philippians 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 Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Dr. Michael Horton

Episode 864 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I am seeking God's will for my life. I am looking through the Scriptures to look for confirmation for what to do with my life. Can you help me with that? 2. I just got out of the military and have relocated into my in-laws home. How can I minister and witness to them during this time? 3. I have heard that Jesus was never born on December 25th. If that is right, then why do we celebrate Christmas on this day? 4. What is your view on the Calvinist and Arminian debate? 5. Is Seventh-Day Adventism a cult? Today's Offer Philippians 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 - Why Did the Sabbath Day Change to Sunday? Core Question - How Do I Live the Christian Life?

Episode 862 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I have heard it said that because Eve was deceived in Eden and not Adam, men should be pastors and not women. Is that right? 2. Someone brought to my attention that Christmas is a pagan holiday. Are we as Christians adhering to pagan practices when we celebrate Christmas? 3. What is the relationship between repentance and confession? 4. Does Isaiah 30:21 confirm that we should hearing from God audibly? 5. I am really struggling with understanding how to deal with a particular situation, would love some help. A bunch of friends and I are planning on going on a trip this next summer and we are renting a house for a week. Most of us are Christians but there is one girl and her boyfriend who aren't. They are most likely wanting a room for themselves and as a Christian I am struggling with whether or not we should let that happen. On one note, yes I can't force them to do what I believe as a Christian is wrong since they aren't a married couple, but on the other hand I do wanna minister to them well. How can we as Christians walk biblically and wisely in this situation? 6. What does it mean that Jesus is the "only begotten Son of God"? Today's Offer 5 Reasons Christmas Is Not a Pagan Holiday Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core.

Episode 861 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What does it mean to say that Jesus in "the only Begotten Son of God"? 2. What does the Bible say about body embalming, burial, and cremation? 3. I was reading Jeremiah this year in my devotions and came across what it says about trees in pagan worship in chapter 10:1-16. This passage seems to describe what Christmas trees look like around this season. Does this prove that the critiques from some people against celebrating Christmas and having the seasonal decor are valid? 3. Why do a lot of Christians pray for their country and their country's recovery? If it's all going to be burnt away anyway, why are we trying to do something like "save America"? 4. I am a new Christian and my fiance is not a believer. I just learned about what it means to be "unequally yoked." Should I call off the wedding? 5. I was being ordained at my church and the current pastor invited a guest preacher to come up and speak in tongues. I'm not sure how I feel about this. What do you think? Today's Offer 5 Reasons Christmas Is Not a Pagan Holiday Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question - Can a Christian Be Cremated?

Episode 861 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is Advent the same as Christmas? I thought Advent was in preparation for Christmas. What is the difference? 2. My question is regarding David and his sin toward Bathsheba in 2 Samuel 11. Was it adultery or was it sexual assault? 3. Does Psalm 51 imply that David only sinned against God and not Bathsheba? 4. Will believers still be married in heaven? 5. Is playing some sports professionally the same as gambling, and is that a sin? 6. Which types of abuse are grounds for divorce? Today's Offer Philippians 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 Do I Do When I've Been Hurt by the Church?

Episode 860 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. If people found reasonable evidence for UFO's, would that somehow undermine Christianity and the Bible? 2. What is the correct view toward books about fantasy and science-fiction like The Lord of The Rings, Game of Thrones, and Harry Potter? I am struggling with knowing if it is ok to indulge in reading and watching these shows. 3. Which Scriptures talk about the days where Christ was on earth after his resurrection? 4. When the Bible mentions "widows and orphans," does that actually refer to single moms who have been abandoned by their husbands? 5. When reading the Old Testament, how can you tell which parts are descriptive and which parts are prescriptive? Today's Offer Philippians 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?

Episode 859 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What does Psalm 85 mean when it talks about mercy and peace meeting and righteousness and peace kissing? 2. How do you love and treasure Jesus more than anything in the world? I feel like my love for him is cold. 3. Should we break fellowship with those who hold heretical views about the trinity? 4. How should understand the "thousand generations" in Deuteronomy 9? 5. How can I faithfully love and support my lesbian friend who is no longer a Christian? Today's Offer 5 Reasons Christmas Is Not a Pagan Holiday Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Do I Live the Christian Life? Core Guide – 10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible and Homosexuality

Episode 858 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Should I concerned if my daughter becomes a Jehovah's Witness? 2. Is it possible to over-preach to someone? My sister is trying to share the faith with our parents and at times it comes across being too pushy. 3. What is the law of Christ? 4. How do I learn to be content like the Apostle Paul? 5. How do I share the gospel with my 6-year-old? Today's Offer 5 Reasons Christmas Is Not a Pagan Holiday Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Can I Share My Faith? Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Dr. Michael Horton

Episode 857 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why is the label, "the Word" used for so many different things? I've always understood John 1:1 as referring to Jesus. But I'm curious why we also refer to the Bible as "the Word." 2. I was raised as a Roman Catholic, but I am learning a lot more about what I believe the Bible teaches regarding doctrine and things like praying the rosary. My Roman Catholic family members are concerned for me because they see this as me leaving the faith. How do I address the concerns of my family members and assure them that I am not leaving Christianity? 3. Why was God silent for 400 years in between the Old and New Testaments? Is this hyperbole and is this silence between the Old and New Testaments something we don't have to believe in? What is its significance? 4. The Gospel accounts are often based on eyewitness testimony, but there were no eyewitnesses to Jesus's temptation in the desert with Satan. How do we really know what transpired in those accounts? 5. When the Pharisees questioned Jesus about a woman married to many men and asked which husband she would be betrothed to at the resurrection, Jesus said, "no one will be given to each other in heaven." If that's right, then why does God make such a big deal about marriage in the Bible? 6. If Peter was forgiven 3 times for denying Christ, why wasn't Judas? Today's Offer 5 Reasons Christmas Is Not a Pagan Holiday Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Does Jesus Work Today? Core Question – Why Are There So Many Denominations?

Episode 856 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why aren't we writing new books of the Bible, why did it's books and writings have to cease? 2. What does it mean to be a man after God's own heart? 3. In Matthew 24:40-41, what is this referring to regarding the End Times? 4. My nephew is in a gay relationship. My husband and I are struggling with knowing what to do as far as attending a gay marriage ceremony. We believe the Bible teaches that this lifestyle is sinful. Do we attend even though it's sinful, or not attend, and risk losing our relationship with our nephew and his family? 5. Why is it that the pastors preach, "thank God that you're still on earth and you're not dead," as if it's a blessing not to be with the Lord. 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 - Have I Committed the Unpardonable Sin? Core Question - How Does Jesus Work Today?

Episode 855 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. In Isaiah 65:17, it says that the God will create the new heavens and earth. I have heard that we will remember our lives on earth and I find this disheartening because there are things that I don't want to remember. What do you think? 2. I would like to know, what is God's punishment to priests and clergy who sexually molest children? I am sure that some victims would like to know that not everyone is forgiven of their sins, but maybe they are. What do you think? 3. Is the Roman Catholic view of Mary biblical? 4. Why wasn't Adam included in the hall of faith in Hebrews 11? 5. The scripture says in 2 Peter 3:11-12 that we are to hasten the day of The Lord. Another translation says to "speed its coming". How are we to do this? 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 GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment) Core Question - Have I Committed the Unpardonable Sin?

Episode 854 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Does Pastor Sanchez believe that this married same-sex couples should divorce? Isn't divorce also a sin, except in very specific circumstances? 2. What is the significance of the apostles in Acts 8 going to Samaria to bring the Spirit to the people there? 3. My husband and I have had 7 miscarriages and I have been dealing with a lot of fear and anxiety for the future. I am aware that children may not be in God's will for us, but if anyone can help me with encouragement or truth, I would greatly appreciate it. 4. Why does the angel tell Mary to name her son "Jesus" and then tell Joseph to name him "Immanuel"? 5. My wife has left me for another man, but I feel as if I should still wait for her to come back to me. Does the Bible say anything about this? Today's Offer Philippians 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?

Episode 853 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why doesn't forgiveness equate to reconciliation? 2. I am from Southern California and we've been hearing a lot of pastors telling people that they should leave the state and let it be judged by God. They say that the church is the one thing preserving the state from total judgment. How do you feel about that living out here? 3. Can there be demonic influence in the church? 4. Is Jesus the only one with a resurrection body? 5. How is grace given to us in sanctification? Today's Offer Philippians 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 – Can the Devil Read My Mind? Core Question – How Does the Church Relate to the Government?

Episode 852 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Did God create evil? Isaiah 45:7 seems to say that he did. 2. What is Eternal Sonship? Was Christ always the Son or did he become the Son in the incarnation? According to the creeds he was always the Son. So what does it mean that he is eternally begotten but not made? 3. Should we really mourn when a believer dies if it means they are in heaven? 4. If I doubt my salvation am I really a Christian? 5. How can I find joy in the midst of trials? Today's Offer Philippians 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? Core Question – Can the Devil Read My Mind? Core Guide – 9 Ways to Know You Are Really a Christian

Episode 851 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. When I consider the sovereignty of God in salvation, it feels presumptuous to claim to be a Christian. And when I read of the evidences of a person saved by grace, I feel like I never measure up. How can I cultivate trusting in Christ rather than myself? 2. I believe I had a holy visit by an angel. Do these things happen to us today? 3. In Matthew 10, Jesus speaks of the importance of acknowledging him in front of others. Later Peter denied him in front of others. Doesn't that mean that Peter will be denied before the Father? 4. What does the cursed water in Numbers 5 mean? 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 - Can I Lose My Salvation?

Episode 850 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Does the Bible say anything about UFOs? 2. In 1 Kings 17, Elijah prays for a boy who had died and he rises from the dead. Elijah does a few things leading up to the boy's healing that are strange. What do you make of this passage? 3. How do I know that I am really filled with the Spirit? 4. How should we deal with the fact that we have friends and family that are going to hell? 5. I am looking forward to professing my faith at church. I recently slipped up in regards to sexual purity. Should I refrain from making a profession of faith because of this? 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? Core Question - Can I Lose My Salvation?

Episode 849 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Do you think that people who celebrate Christmas are practicing a kind of idolatry? 2. If there are same-sex couples who are married and they start going to church, how should congregations and pastors respond to them? 3. Is it biblical to tithe and give to charity if we are in debt? 4. My pastor committed adultery. What should I do? 5. What does Romans 8 teach about condemnation and justification? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question - How Can I Share My Faith?

Episode 849 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Do you think that people who celebrate Christmas are practicing a kind of idolatry? 2. If there are same-sex couples who are married and they start going to church, how should congregations and pastors respond to them? 3. Is it biblical to tithe and give to charity if we are in debt? 4. My pastor committed adultery. What should I do? 5. What does Romans 8 teach about condemnation and justification? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question - How Can I Share My Faith?

Episode 849 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Do you think that people who celebrate Christmas are practicing a kind of idolatry? 2. If there are same-sex couples who are married and they start going to church, how should congregations and pastors respond to them? 3. Is it biblical to tithe and give to charity if we are in debt? 4. My pastor committed adultery. What should I do? 5. What does Romans 8 teach about condemnation and justification? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question - How Can I Share My Faith?

Episode 849 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Do you think that people who celebrate Christmas are practicing a kind of idolatry? 2. If there are same-sex couples who are married and they start going to church, how should congregations and pastors respond to them? 3. Is it biblical to tithe and give to charity if we are in debt? 4. My pastor committed adultery. What should I do? 5. What does Romans 8 teach about condemnation and justification? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question - How Can I Share My Faith?

Episode 849 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Do you think that people who celebrate Christmas are practicing a kind of idolatry? 2. If there are same-sex couples who are married and they start going to church, how should congregations and pastors respond to them? 3. Is it biblical to tithe and give to charity if we are in debt? 4. My pastor committed adultery. What should I do? 5. What does Romans 8 teach about condemnation and justification? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question - How Can I Share My Faith?

Episode 849 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Do you think that people who celebrate Christmas are practicing a kind of idolatry? 2. If there are same-sex couples who are married and they start going to church, how should congregations and pastors respond to them? 3. Is it biblical to tithe and give to charity if we are in debt? 4. My pastor committed adultery. What should I do? 5. What does Romans 8 teach about condemnation and justification? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question - How Can I Share My Faith?

Episode 848 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. In 1 Samuel 28:12, it says that Saul had someone conjure up Samuel's spirit from the dead. Did this actually happen? 2. Should I prevent going to yoga and working out in public if it might cause someone to stumble? 3. Some folks think that because we shouldn't be afraid of death that we shouldn't mourn when a loved one dies. Is this a biblical response? 4. I read the Bible and it doesn't really signify what the promises are exactly and how do we connect God's word with the promises of God? 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 Ways to Know You Are Really a Christian Core Question - How Do I Live the Christian Life?

Episode 847 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. It seems as though every time I try to get my life together and commit my life to God again, things in my life begin to fall apart. How do I know God's plan in these seasons of life? 2. I am trying to wrap my mind around the views about the millennial kingdom and Satan's rebellion during these times. Can you help make sense of these things? 3. If angels are made perfect, why was Satan thrown out of heaven? 4. Why do Christians need things like creeds and confessions when we have the Bible? Today's Offer Christmas Devotional - The Promised Seed 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 - Why Are There So Many Denominations? Core Guide - 9 Ways to Know You Are Really a Christian

Episode 846 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How do you reconcile the Christus Victor and Substitutionary Atonement views? 2. I've heard that when helping to hold believers accountable, or help others heal and walk through personal struggles, we should be "calling in" as opposed to "calling out." What are some biblical examples for us to model this type of support after and do you have any practical advice for this in the life of the church? 3. On a previous episode, a woman called in asking how to honor her mother who seemed abusive. In Matthew 12:50 it seems as though the people in the church are our spiritual mothers and fathers. Are we also to honor them in the same way the 5th commandment tells us to honor our biological parents? 4. In Genesis 15:9, Abraham is told to cut and divide animals in the covenant the Lord makes with him. Why was the covenant made this way? 5. If God is a spirit, how are we made in his likeness if we are made out of flesh? Today's Offer Christmas Devotional - The Promised Seed 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 - Can I Lose My Salvation?