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Episode 845 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes Questions in this Episode 1. I want to exercise through yoga but I know that some people think any practice of yoga is an act of worship to other gods. What do you think? 2. I feel completely condemned and that God has given up on me. What should I do, how do I know that I have surrendered my life to the Lord? 3. I know that in the Psalms it says that we should give thanks to the Lord, and I know that this isn't just good advice, but I often feel uncomfortable giving thanks in prayer because I honestly don't feel very thankful. Is this a form of paying lip service and going through the motions or should we practice giving thanks even if we don't feel like it? 4. Is Jeremiah 29:11 only a promise to the nation of Israel or does it apply to us as well? 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?

Episode 844 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. If Adam and Eve sinned by eating the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge and Good and Evil, is it a sin to pray about knowledge, to gain knowledge? I know there is a difference between knowledge and wisdom. 2. The church I grew up in was extremely aggressive in the way it talked about judgment and the truth of the Bible as opposed to the ways of the world. I left the church for a time mainly because of this but am plugged into a church now and the teaching is very different. They still teach the Bible but things just aren't as strict or demanding. I'm just wondering which form of Christianity is true, and do you have to be aggressive towards the world in order to prove that you are really a Christian? 3. My son is asking me if God created evil and if he used it for his own purposes? 4. What does the Bible say about conspiracy theories? 5. How can I bring someone to God who is afraid of him without pushing them away? 6. My son is incredibly smart and while he agrees that there is a God, he is having a hard time figuring out Jesus. How do I share the truth of the gospel with him when he seems too smart for his own good? Today's Offer 5 Biblical Reminders for Thanksgiving Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Can I Share My Faith? The Story of Reality: How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important that Happens in Between by Greg Koukl

Episode 843 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What is your opinion on in-person seminary vs. online? What is a good reason for a seminary student to move to campus rather than go online, is the time with the professors and classmates worth it? 2. My 18yo son studies a lot, and he is adamant about not doing Thanksgiving this year. He says, "how can you be a Christian and be thankful that these people slaughtered so many Native Americans?" 3. How can I share Jesus with my friend who is interested but also skeptical about Christianity? 4. How can I overcome my sinful nature? 5. The Gospel of John includes the account of Lazarus being raised from the dead, why don't the other Gospel account include this? Today's Offer 5 Biblical Reminders for Thanksgiving Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Can I Share My Faith?

Episode 842 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. My coworker listens to demonic heavy metal music, to the extent that the bands are encouraging listeners to go to hell and embrace it. He said that he accepts and is content with the fact that he is going to hell. How would you recommend talking to this guy? 2. How important is worship in service? I live in NYC & finding a church sound in doctrine is quite a feat. I found a church with great reaching, but the worship is dreadful. I am convinced the singer's voice is a joy only to the Lord. I am visiting and trying to determine if I want to become a member of this fellowship, but the singer's screeching both depresses and aggravates me. Should I look elsewhere for fellowship, time my arrival for right before the preaching begins, or wear earplugs during the singing? 3. If Jesus is in heaven at the right hand of the Father, what work is he doing for us now? 4. Is Melchizedek a prefiguration of Christ? 5. Did God create the serpent in the God? 6. Can Christians be pro-choice? Today's Offer What Every Child Should Know About Prayer by Nancy Guthrie Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Does Jesus Work Today? Core Question – How Do I Choose a Church?

Episode 841 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I've heard that the Bible says that the rapture would come soon, but why hasn't it happened yet? 2. If one of the 10 commandments is to not murder, how do we reconcile this with those in the military, and what is the difference, as Christians, in how we apply this commandment? 3. How can we apply 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 in our lives? "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 4. Is the "sinner's prayer" biblical? 5. My daughter is 11 years old and she has a good relationship with her dad who doesn't live with us. He has told her he doesn't believe in God and many of my daughter's friends at school are also non-believers. She has expressed to me that she would like to be a Christian and enjoys reading her bible and I want to help nurture her relationship with God. I just wondered if you have any words of wisdom for me on this particular subject? 6. Can I disagree with some of the Bible and still consider myself a Christian? Today's Offer What Every Child Should Know About Prayer by Nancy Guthrie Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – Can I Lose My Salvation?

Episode 840 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Someone on the show recently asked about receiving signs from God. Gideon asked for signs to prove God's will, was he wrong to do this? If not, should we still do this in the Christian life? 2. If the Garden of Eden was perfect, why was there something that could cause sin in the garden? 3. If I disagree with some of the theology that is taught in my church, should I look for a new place to worship? 4. How do you explain the trinity to muslims? 5. How should we understand the reference to angels in 1 Corinthians 11:10? Today's Offer 5 Biblical Reminders for Thanksgiving Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – Why Are There So Many Denominations?

Episode 839 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How do I share with friends and family that they should find their answers for help in the Bible instead of tarot cards, crystals, and astrology? 2. Why did God give us free will if we keep on sinning, and why do we sin all the time even though Jesus died on the cross to prevent sin? 3. Is Lucifer actually the devil's name? 4. I need help understanding God's providence and sovereignty. As a family we have experienced a great deal of grief. Five years ago our young adult niece died in an accident. A few days ago her brother died. All of us are broken-hearted. I am wrestling, particularly for my niece and nephew's mother. Please share any thoughts that might help us. 5. Will people in other religions who are sincere and devout going to be in heaven? 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 Does Jesus Work Today? Core Question – Can the Devil Read My Mind?

Episode 838 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is the baptism of the Holy Spirit different than being filled with the Holy Spirit? 2. If God chooses political leaders, why does he choose leaders that also do evil? And should we obey them? 3. How do I honor a dishonorable parent, is it wrong to put up boundaries? 4. How can I help others see the truth of Christianity in relation to other religions? 5. I believe Jesus is the Son of God. My question is: did God, the Father, create Jesus, the Son, or has the Son always existed forever in eternity past? When we think of parents and children, the parents existed first. 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 Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Dr. Michael Horton

Episode 837 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I am following up on what you said about "not forsaking the assembly" in Hebrews 10. I want to go to church, but what if you are crippled and can't get to a church on your own and no one seems to want anything to do with you? I love the Lord but I have no one who wants to pick me up and take me to church. 2. I would like to ask a question about some of the recent statements by Owen Strachan on the trinity. He says that the Son if Eternally Subordinate to the Father, not just submissive to the Father in his earthly ministry. What do you think? 3. How do I parent my adult children while respecting their boundaries? 4. Why should we bother praying if God is sovereign over everything? 5. I notice that people who practice witchcraft or play with ouija boards seem to get answers to their questions almost immediately. But when I pray, it seems as though I don't get answers by God until months, sometimes years later. Why is that? 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 Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Dr. Michael Horton Core Question – Can the Devil Read My Mind?

Episode 836 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I have been going to a non-denominational church but I was raised as a Roman Catholic. I am struggling between idolizing Jesus and Mary and on the other hand just being devoted to the Word. What should I do? 2. I am a single woman who has never been married but I have always longed to be married. I love the Lord with all my heart. I am going to be 63 in a couple weeks, is it wrong that I am not content in my singleness? As I get older this desire is only growing. 3. Does Galatians 2:20 refer to baptism, or something more spiritual? 4. In what ways can a congregation support their pastor, particularly in these times that we are currently living in? 5. In a previous episode Adriel said that there is no indication in the Bible that Satan hears us. But in Acts 16:18, Paul spoke to the slave girl who was possessed by an evil spirit and Paul commanded that spirit to leave and it departed. And in Mark 16, Jesus said that he has given us authority to cast out demons in the name of Jesus Christ. Christians do have an authority to cast out demons, so we can speak to the devil to cast him, right? 6. Luke knew that crucifixion was a Roman form of execution by placing someone on a cross. So why would Luke refer to it as Jesus being hung on a tree in Acts 5:30; 10:39? Today's Offer What Every Child Should Know About Prayer by Nancy Guthrie Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Do I Live the Christian Life?

Episode 835 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Do Christians still need to keep Old Testament laws like eating kosher and keeping the Sabbath? 2. What's the difference between social justice and biblical justice? It seems these are being intertwined and social justice is replacing biblical justice. Are there any good resources out there that speak to the differences of these things? 3. Will Jesus literally return from "the east" as it says in Revelation 7? 4. Does John 15:13 apply to veterans? 5. Are Christians required to keep a sabbath on some day during the week? Today's Offer What Every Child Should Know About Prayer by Nancy Guthrie Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources What is the Relationship Between Justice, Justification, and Black Lives Matter? With Special Guest, Dr. Michael Horton Ordinary: Sustainable Faith in a Radical, Restless World by Dr. Michael Horton Core Question – How Does the Church Relate to the Government?

Episode 834 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What do you think of house churches? 2. 2 Corinthians 10:5, the verse that says we must take our thoughts "captive to obedience to Christ," seems to often be taken out of context. Why is that? 3. I tend to avoid confrontation—is this counter to such a thing as biblical manhood? 4. What is evangelism in its most simple form? 5. What is the difference between soul and spirit mentioned in 1 Thessalonias 5:23? ​6. How should we explain the doctrine of the Trinity in light of monotheism? How should we respond to a non-Christian who claims that Christians believe in three gods? Today's Offer 5 Biblical Reminders For Thanksgiving Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – Can I Lose My Salvation? Ordinary: Sustainable Faith in a Radical, Restless World by Dr. Michael Horton

Episode 833 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is it ok for married Christians to decide not to have kids? 2. Is a Christian who attends Sunday service faithfully but does not attend midweek small groups or other church activities throughout the week considered "forsaking the fellowship of the saints"? As a business owner, my business requires a lot of my time and members from our church are telling my wife and I that we are forsaking the fellowship of the saints because we do not attend other church activities outside of Sunday morning Bible study and the main service. Their position seems very legalistic to me. Could you bring clarity to the situation for me? 3. What does 2 Thessalonias 2:11 mean? 4. Is it too late to be saved on our deathbed? 5. How should you respond when someone says that they've forgiven you but continue to bring up past sins again and again? 6. Could you please unpack Mathew 13:38-39? Are the people mentioned here the Sons of Perdition? Today's Offer 5 Biblical Reminders For Thanksgiving Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – Can I Lose My Salvation?

Episode 832 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What does it mean that God is not the author of sin? 2. I believe I saw a vision of Jesus walking with my minister one day as my minister was taking his dogs for a walk. I think about this every day and was wondering if it was possible, and if it is, why did I get to see Christ when the minister didn't? 3. Is the Sabbath on Sunday or Saturday? I've seen so much from Seventh-Day Adventists that say I'm doomed if I worship on Sunday. I don't know why I'm so uncertain about this but it's weighing heavily on my heart. 4. I have a family member who keeps talking about how the earth is not a globe but is flat. He makes a lot of convincing arguments for this. Is there anywhere in Scripture where it talks about the earth being a globe or being flat? 5. When you have younger kids, there are some things in the Bible that are tricky to talk about with them. The Song of Solomon is specifically difficult to talk about with them. Should we avoid talking about this until they are older? Today's Offer What Every Child Should Know About Prayer 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 Did the Sabbath Day Change to Sunday? Core Question - How Can I Share My Faith?

Episode 831 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. With my kids getting older, I know I am responsible as a parent to teach them about the Christian Life and to raise them in the Lord and teach them how to pray. But it now is starting to feel somewhat daunting because I have always struggled with prayer myself. Any advice on how to pray and teach my kids? 2. If we are predestined, why do we still have to be "delivered out of the domain of darkness" as it says in Colossians 1:13? 3. Why is it so important for people who are suffering to know the deep things about God and his Word? Today's Offer What Every Child Should Know About Prayer 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 I'm Praying for You: 40 Days of Praying the Bible for Someone Who Is Suffering by Nancy Guthrie Nancy Guthrie's Biblical Theology Workshops Core Question - How Can I Share My Faith?

Episode 830 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Do you have to speak in tongues to truly be a Christian? 2. I am a new Christian and my husband isn't. How can I get him to see that I'm trying to serve and live for Christ rather than putting on a show? The church has become a family to me, which is why I volunteer to truly help, not to put on a fake face. My husband and I are now unequally yoked and are really struggling in our relationship. Any advice? 3. If the Bible teaches that the office of pastor is for qualified men, when and how should women teach the Bible? 4. My husband is my best friend, but I do have other friends that are male and I was wondering if that was appropriate. I do wonder if it is truly platonic, on my end I know it is, but I wonder what the Bible has to say about this. Thank you. 5. Am I my pastor's disciple or am I Jesus's disciple? Today's Offer What Every Child Should Know About Prayer 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 Guide - 9 Ways to Know You Are Really a Christian

Episode 829 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Can people commune with Satan and demons? 2. How do I know if I am breaking the 2nd commandment? 3. The word sacrament means mystery and in Ephesians Paul calls marriage a mystery—is this the same word used in each instance? 4. Is it ok for Christians to visit mediums? 5. As a Christian, we know we should have assurance, but if I feel like I have assurance of salvation, how do I know that I am not deceiving myself? 6. Can we see the Lord physically today? Today's Offer 5 Biblical Reminders For Thanksgiving Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Guide – 7 Things You Need to Know About Marriage and Sex Core Guide – 9 Ways to Know You Are Really a Christian

Episode 828 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How do you know if you have ever blasphemed God? And if you have, can you ask for forgiveness? 2. I was raised in a Christian household. After going to college, I lost my religion because of problems with the way that "Christians" were acting around me and the lack of love they showed others. I have now started to reintroduce Christianity into my life, in a new light that some people would consider Progressive and Liberal, for instance, I am Pro-Choice, LGBTQ+ rights, etc. I really just believe it's all about loving one another no matter what and protecting others' rights to be happy. Is this actually Christianity the way the Bible states or should I try to find a religion that better suits my beliefs? 3. Are there any examples in the Bible of someone losing their salvation? 4. Why should people wait until after marriage to have sex? Today's Offer 5 Biblical Reminders For Thanksgiving Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Guide – 10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible and Homosexuality

Episode 827 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I would like to know what you believe about what happens to us after we die. It is my understanding that our bodies are buried and then our souls are asleep until Christ comes again. 2. Does God exist outside of space and time? 3. What is the Abrahamic covenant mentioned in Genesis 17? What aspect of the Abrahamic covenant is everlasting? Why don't Christians practice circumcision if the Abrahamic covenant is everlasting? Is it because the Hebrew word for 'everlasting' can mean 'long time' rather than 'forever'? Or is there another reason? 4. I am having a difficult time living with my elderly mother. She is very cruel and this makes it hard for me to obey the 5th commandment. What should I do? 5. What are the parts of a human person? Can you expound upon the differences between body, soul, and spirit? 6. Is the Lord's Supper simply a remembrance of what Christ has accomplished or is it efficacious in some way that aids in our sanctification? Today's Offer 5 Biblical Reminders For Thanksgiving Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Do I Live the Christian Life? Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton

Episode 826 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I found out that someone died in the home I live in. I know that "he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world," but sometimes I get nervous. Should I be concerned about this? 2. Our church hosts a Halloween trunk or treat. As a Christian, how should I respond as I don't believe we should celebrate a man-made holiday associated with such an occasion? 3. When churches host fall festivals, are they just compromising? 4. My pastor is encouraging the church to show up on Sunday wearing Halloween costumes. Don't you think that this crosses the line, isn't church supposed to be sacred? 5. I work on Sundays. Is it ok to worship on a different day of the week? Today's Offer Romans – 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 824 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Should I listen to family and friends vent about other people in their life, or should I correct them when it broaches on gossiping? 2. What does in mean in Philippians 2 that Jesus "emptied himself," when he became man did he stop being God? 3. Can Christians use curse words when they speak? 4. What are the different views of the millennium? 5. If Jesus is God, why did he pray to the Father? 6. Do people who "practice witchcraft" have real powers? Today's Offer Romans – 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 Bible Study – How to Read the Bible

Episode 824 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Must all Christians hold to the teaching of eternal conscious punishment, or can they hold to annihilationism? 2. In the Old Testament, there are people who never knew the law like the Mayans. They also never had a chance to come to Christ. Even if they were good people, because they never knew Christ, are they destined for hell? 3. If a Christian tells me they speak in tongues, how should I respond if I don't believe tongues are for today? 4. Is heaven just like the Garden of Eden? 5. Why are churches so divided? Today's Offer Can the Devil Read My Mind? Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Bible Study – How to Read the Bible

Episode 823 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. In Psalm 51, David pleads, "remove not your Spirit from me." Was he worried about losing his salvation? 2. Why is it a problem to go to multiple churches? I go to one particular church on Sunday but I also do Bible studies from other churches and occasionally visit others as well. I am also still involved with online groups from churches I have been a member of in the past. Aren't we all one big family? 3. Where in the Bible does it address transgenderism? 4. Do Mormons worship the same Jesus as Christians? Today's Offer Can the Devil Read My Mind? Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Does Jesus Work Today? Core Question – Why Are There So Many Denominations?

Episode 822 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is baptism of the Holy Spirit biblical? Is it different from being baptized? I am getting mixed messages from different people and am not sure what to believe. 2. Should my local church sponsor my Bible study? 3. Is it possible to seek reconciliation with my daughter even after I have done 19 years of damage? 4. Did Jesus die for my physical and spiritual healing? 5. Are the Jews today still God's chosen people? Today's Offer Can the Devil Read My Mind? Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Does Jesus Work Today? Core Question – Why Are There So Many Denominations?

Episode 821 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How should we understand "Lady Wisdom" in Proverbs 8? 2. What do you think of cryptocurrency? 3. I am calling because I want to know the difference between Catholics and Christians are. Both of my parents are Catholic. Not sure how I would identify myself. 4. What does it mean to be the "salt of the earth"? 5. A pastor is telling me that I need to be able to speak in tongues in order to be saved. Is this true? 6. Can the devil hear our thoughts? Today's Offer Can the Devil Read My Mind? Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Do I Live the Christian Life?

Episode 820 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Should we practice church covenants and promise things to God before we take communion? 2. How do we as Christians get back on the path toward Jesus if we stray away? 3. What does mean to "take up my cross"? 4. Fellowship or doctrine: what's more important in a church? 5. After reading Hebrews 6, I feel as though God is done with me. How do I know if I am a Christian anymore? Today's Offer Can the Devil Read My Mind? Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Do I Live the Christian Life? Core Question – Can I Lose My Salvation?

Episode 819 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How should Christians think about profanity? 2. I have been listening to you and get mad sometimes at some of your answers. When you talk about the "elect," you refer to everyone as if they are all saved. I have heard you say that God loves everybody—God does not. God is mad at the wicked. Isn't it right that only a remnant will be saved? 3. Should couples tithe together or individually? 4. Did Saul lose his salvation? 5. A Rector visits my workplace and I found out that he does not believe in the rapture. What do you think about the rapture? Today's Offer Can the Devil Read My Mind? Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – Can I Lose My Salvation? Revelation Bible Study

Episode 818 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Can you provide me some scriptures to reflect on to help me get through the days where I have to deal with those who seem to intentionally want to harm me? How do I turn the other cheek and accept their shortcomings? 2. In 1 Kings 10, why aren't the answers to questions of the Queen of Sheba recorded? 3. Where in the Bible does it say that Adam repented and had eternal life? 4. Does the Great White Throne judgment signify that mankind will be judged twice? 5. Was the event in 2 Chronicles 26:16-21 a judgment or a correction? 6. If God's people and church are one, why are there so many denominations? And will all of these churches be united one day? Today's Offer Can the Devil Read My Mind? Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – Why Are There So Many Denominations?

Episode 817 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Our middle-schooler was going to our church's youth group until I found out that the entire group time is only spent playing games and entertaining. I expressed my concern to the youth pastor that I wished they would talk about spiritual things as well and he encouraged me to have our child go to a different church's group instead: my questions is, should we as a family split our time between various church events or should we be all-in and invested in one church? 2. Where can I go in Scripture to find out about adultery? My wife is repenting for committing adultery 35 years ago near the beginning of our marriage. 3. In Matthew 28, Jesus commissions the apostles to baptize in the triune name; in the book of Acts, we see the apostles baptizing only in Jesus's name. Why is that? 4. Is tithing required today? 5. Is infant baptism legitimate, or should baptism only be administered to those who make a credible profession of faith? Today's Offer Can the Devil Read My Mind? Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Guide – 7 Things You Need to Know About Marriage and Sex ARTICLE: Should Infants Be Baptized? by Adriel Sanchez

Episode 816 | 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 9 FAQs About Angels and Demons 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 815 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. You have said that the Trinity was not torn apart at the cross, but how is this possible when Jesus cried out, "My God, My God why have you forsaken me?" 2. How do you feel about taking a religious exemption for the Covid vaccine? 3. Why don't the Jewish people still offer animal sacrifices? 4. In Revelation 21, it says that in the New Jerusalem there will be no more death, but in Isaiah 65 it alludes to the idea that there may still be death in the New Creation. Can you explain this? 5. How do I defend my theological positions when talking to Seventh-Day Adventists? 6. I was reading 2 Kings and in chapter 2:23-25 there is the strange incident of Elisha cursing a group of boys and 2 bears killing them. I do not know how I could explain this if someone asked me about this disturbing incident. It seems very random and cruel to punish the boys for calling him "bald-head"? Please can you help me understand it? Today's Offer 9 FAQs About Angels and Demons 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 Does the Church Relate to the Government?

Episode 814 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What do I do when I don't feel saved? 2. My friend is saying that you have to believe in election and predestination to be a true Christian. What do you say to that? 3. In Leviticus 16, the sacrifice of the scapegoat is mentioned. God commands the Israelites to send the scapegoat out to "Azazel." All of the research I have done makes it seem like Azazel is a demonic spirit. If that's right, why did God command Israel to make a sacrifice to Azazel? 4. Were any of the people in the flood believers, and if so, what happened to them? Today's Offer The Screwtape Letters 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 813 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How do I know that God hears and answers my prayers? 2. I have been an alcoholic and struggled with addiction nearly all of my life. Can I still be a Christian if I struggle with this? What do I do? 3. Did Pharaoh's magicians perform actual signs and wonders, or were they allusions? 4. If my family member is an addict, what should I do? How should I counsel people in these situations? 5. Jesus often uses the phrase "outer darkness, where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth." Is he referencing Hell in each of these cases? Today's Offer The Screwtape Letters 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 812 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. My boyfriend asked me, "what is the proof that you know that you have the Holy Spirit"? My answer was that you have a helper that equips you to interpret the Bible. But I am not 100% sure about this. Is there a better way to know if you have the Holy Spirit? 2. With Halloween approaching, what does the Bible say about Halloween and how a person should handle their little ones around such an occasion? 3. I have heard people say that the Mark of the Beast is spiritual, not physical. If that's the case, how could it be used for buying or selling, as Revelation says, if it is not physical? 4. Do saints in heaven see what is going down on earth? 5. I wanted to know, is it possible for someone to separate after they've been together for so long because they don't agree with the other person's views on Christianity? Should I be with someone who is more godly? Today's Offer The Screwtape Letters Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – Can I Lose My Salvation? Core Question – What Are the Main Views of the End Times?

Episode 812 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. When we die are we conscious that we are in heaven, or are we unconscious until the resurrection? 2. Is being slain in the spirit biblical? 3. My mom is a Roman Catholic and has been trying to follow every prescription of that tradition. I am curious what your take on this is. I am sure she is saved. But what do you think of someone following these practices who is trying to get into heaven? 4. My son is an adult who is living at home and he sometimes stays the night at his girlfriend's house. We don't want to create a rift in our relationship with him, or have him think we're overstepping our bounds as parents, but what should we do in this situation? 5. Do the Desert Mothers and Fathers have any place in our Protestant theology? I have heard them spoken of recently by Catholics and evangelicals. 6. Can God not go where he is not invited? 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 Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Dr. Michael Horton

Episode 810 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is it a sin to get the COVID vaccine? 2. I was listening to a recent program where you spoke about Mormonism. By the grace of God I have been brought out of that religion and now believe in the true gospel and am thriving in a new church. Most of my family are devout Mormons. What verses and biblical passages have been most important to you when witnessing to Mormons? 3. I was reading Ecclesiastes and I'm troubled at how it depicts life. It almost seems to contradict the other parts of the Bible when it talks about so many things being vain and meaningless. Why is it in the Bible? 4. Is the command for wives to submit to husbands, is that a domineering command? And what does it mean when conflict arises and you both disagree about something? 5. I heard a teacher on the internet that I listen to and respect say that our names were written down in the Lamb's Book of Life from the beginning of time. He was saying that all we have to do is humbly come to Jesus and accept that gift. I do believe we have to go to Jesus for Salvation, but I thought it was at that point our names were written down. What do you think? Today's Offer The Screwtape Letters Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question - Why Are There So Many Denominations?

Episode 809 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. In the Apostle's creed, it refers to Jesus as descending into hell. Is this a reference of him being separated from God? Or is it something else? 2. Where in the Old Testament did God command Israelites to divorce their wives, and how is that command reconciled with God hating divorce as mentioned in Malachi 2:16 3. Does the biblical command for baptism require literal water, or is it spiritual? 4. Does leaving a common-law "marriage" qualify as a divorce? 5. Do people in the Old Testament go to hell? Like Ananias and Safari? Or do they go to Hades and have opportunity to believe in Christ the Messiah? Today's Offer The Screwtape Letters Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Do I Live the Christian Life? Core Guide – 7 Things You Need to Know About Marriage and Sex

Episode 808 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What does Revelation 5:6 mean? 2. What is true faith, how do you know if you are a fan or a follower of Jesus? 3. In Matthew 14, what is the significance John the Baptist and his interaction with Herod? 4. How should we pray and minister to those who are near death? 5. Do Christians help to usher in Christ's return? Today's Offer 9 FAQs About Angels and Demons 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 Revelation Bible Study Core Question – How Does Jesus Work Today? Core Question – How Does the Church Relate to the Government?

Episode 807 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. My family member was in the Freemasons. Is this secret society incompatible with Christianity? 2. In 2 Timothy 2 and Titus 3:9, Paul address quarrelling in the church. When we are fellowshiping with people of different theological views, for instance someone who venerates and worships Mary, is this a matter of salvation? The Bible also speaks of not arguing over lesser matters. Is this like those lesser cases of ideas? 3. Why don't pastors today focus on the Jewish origins of Jesus? 4. Where does Jesus say that faith is required in him for salvation? 5. If you don't practice the gift of tongues, do you think that those who have the gift of tongues are in error? 6. In a "government of the people, by the people and for the people" what guilt attaches to the people for the sins of the government? Today's Offer 9 FAQs About Angels and Demons 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 – How Does the Church Relate to the Government?

Episode 806 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Can the Holy Spirit leave us? 2. Did those who were in the flood in Genesis have a chance to repent? 3. Why aren't churches preaching the true gospel of Paul and instead are preaching things from the other apostles? 4. What is your position on open or closed communion? 5. Should we bother tithing to churches that are large and wealthy? 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 Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Dr. Michael Horton

Episode 805 | 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 804 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What is the significance of the dove in Noah's ark? 2. I am really sick of your theological nonsense. You're supposed to be preaching God's word. All I hear is a bunch of garbage about theology but you don't ever speak God's word on the radio. 3. Should we talk about different views of the creation days when we are trying to evangelize? Or should we just share the gospel? 4. Was the Garden of Eden on earth, and can we find it today? 5. What does 2:3-8 mean when it says that a thousand years is as a day to God? 6. How can I lovingly abstain from a family member's same-sex wedding? Today's Offer Core Coffee Mugs Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Do I Live the Christian Life? Core Question – How Can I Share My Faith? Core Guides – 10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible and Homosexuality

Episode 803 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What does Paul means in Romans 12 when he talks about our bodies being a "holy" and "living" sacrifice? 2. I was reminded that in the Old Testament that God said that he will curse Israel with rulers who are like children. I wondered where this was, because I think we are living it. 3. If someone acknowledges that Christ rose from the dead, does that mean that they are truly a Christian? 4. Is sickness a sign that God is displeased with me? 5. How can a prodigal feel reconnected with God? Today's Offer Core Coffee Mugs 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 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255 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 802 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. In Ezekiel 47:12, it makes it seem that we will need healing in the New Creation. What does this mean? 2. We had a mass shooting a couple of days ago at a Kroger in Tennessee. My oldest son was walking in right in front of the shooter and had no idea he was coming in behind him. By God's grace he wasn't shot first, but the man next to him was. My son is not a born again Christian yet. He knows everything mentally but he just hasn't accepted Jesus yet. My question and request is for everyone listening to pray for him, that he is convicted on the HS doesn't quit pestering him until he is saved. And also if you have any suggestions how to help him, not only with his counseling, but so that he will beloved in the next few days? Thanks so much I really appreciate you and your show. 3. Why did God "send" an evil spirit in 1 Samuel 16:14? 4. Matthew 6:14-15 makes it seem like our forgiveness is dependent upon us forgiving others. Is that the case? 5. I'm working my way through Leviticus chapter 16 and I'm wondering how to reconcile the commandment to abstain from eating blood with the similar restraint shown in Acts chapter 15? Should Christians refrain from eating blood in their food? Today's Offer Core Coffee Mugs 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 LIVE THE CHRISTIAN LIFE?

Episode 801 | 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 Opportunity 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 800 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. My daughter was born in the 1980s and she died when she was only 7 weeks old. In heaven, is she still be a baby or is she in her thirties now? 2. What does 1 Corinthians 1:18 mean when it says that God's word is "foolishness" to unbelievers? 3. 1 Thessalonians 4:16 talks about the voice of the archangel. Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jesus is Michael the archangel. Is that right? 4. Do babies in the womb have a soul? 5. Did the second coming of Christ already happen? 6. What is the Great Delusion in 2 Thessalonians 2? 7. I know Jesus is sinless. But please help me understand his being angry yet not sinning. I.e., the cleansing of the temple. 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 WHAT ARE THE GENRES OF THE BIBLE AND WHY DO THEY MATTER?

Episode 798 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. My question is about your previous statements about the once and for all sacrifice in Hebrews 10. Did you mean that you cannot ask for forgiveness after you have received the knowledge of Jesus Christ? 2. I am struggling consistently following God and praying and reading my Bible. What should I do? 3. In Genesis 3:17, it says that, "the ground is cursed because of you." What does that and the rest of this passage mean? Is this the reason we have to work our entire lives? 4. Should we refrain from working and do any kind of recreational activities on the Sabbath? 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 CAN I LOSE MY SALVATION? HAVE I COMMITTED THE UNPARDONABLE SIN?

Episode 797 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I used to look forward to the second coming of Christ, but now, with all of the doomsday discourse I hear, I am finding myself being fearful. How can we better talk about the end times? 2. Why would God allow Lot to offer up his two daughters to the crowd in Sodom and Gomorrah to be assaulted? Why didn't God also judge him? 3. What does it mean to "work out our salvation with fear and trembling"? 4. How can I witness to my non-believing and atheist friends? 5. Is preterism biblical? 6. Does the Holy Spirit give contradictory advice? 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 HOW CAN I SHARE MY FAITH? HOW CAN GOD BE LOVING AND WRATHFUL?

Episode 796 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I have a friend who says that they're a Christian, but that they also are practicing witch? Can Christians practice witchcraft? 2. My friends have deconstructed their faith and have walked away from God because they believe that if God was truly love, then everyone would be in heaven. What can. I say to them? 3. I happened to catch a prior broadcast where a question about baptism came up. This was a great opportunity to take the focus off of baptism, as there are many Catholics and non-catholics that think you need to be baptized in order to be saved, or that some sort of grace is attained through the act of baptism. Unfortunately, I think Pastor Sanchez muddied the waters at best. Salvation is by grace alone through faith alone. No acts are required, including baptism. There is no storehouse of grace that we gain access to through sacraments. Nor does baptism draw us closer to the Lord. I pray you get an opportunity to clarify this on air. 4. I know that Jesus and the Father are co-equal, but in some Bible passages it seems like Jesus is subordinate to the Father. How do we make sense of these? 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 CAN I LOSE MY SALVATION? HOW CAN GOD BE LOVING AND WRATHFUL?

Episode 795 | 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 Jonah 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?