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Episode 795 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is the church under the curse that Paul mentions in Galatians 1? 2. Does 3 John 1:2 teach that God will prosper our health and finances? There are different translation that make it seem like this is something we should expect from God. 3. Are the Sons of God in Genesis 6 spiritual beings or are they descendants of Seth? 4. How can I minister to my secular friend who is bitter at God because his two children died. How can I help him? 5. I know the Bible says we are not to eat meat sacrificed to idols. And I think that these vaccines are filled with stem cells. How do Christians feel about this? 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 I SHARE MY FAITH?

Episode 794 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. My friend is a full preterist and he was saying that Christ actually came back in 70 AD and all of the prophecies in Matthew 24 and Revelation have all been fulfilled. How do I answer him? 2. What is the significance of the robed man in Mark 14? 3. This might be childish question, but do we really have guardian angels, and if we do are they family members or friends that have passed on? 4. Are Gospel tracts biblical? 5. You said that the church will go through the tribulation? If that is your feeling, why would Christ do that to his bride? I find it hard to believe he would be his church through the judgments of the tribulation. 6. Is the church downplaying the power of the Holy Spirit? Today's Offer 7 Things Everyone Should 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? 9 FAQS ABOUT ANGELS AND DEMONS

Episode 793 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What does Matthew 10:22 mean where Jesus says, "you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved"? 2. I saw a meme on Facebook about abortion, and there is a lot of controversy right now about the new new anti-abortion laws in Texas. This meme said that because God gave up his only begotten Son that he is pro-choice. That really upset me cause I know it's not true. What are some scriptures you can point me to to show that this is not accurate? 3. Do the means of burial matter for a Christian? 4. My fiance died a few weeks ago and I am struggling with grief. Is there a healthy way to grieve? 5. How do I trust God with the salvation of my children who are not walking in faith right now? 6. In 1 Corinthians 14:33, it says, "For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints." And in Genesis 11:7, it says, "Come, let us go down and confuse their language, that they may not understand one another's speech."‭‭ I wanted to know the difference between the word "confuse" and how it is being used in these passage. Today's Offer 7 Things Everyone Should 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 A CHRISTIAN BE CREMATED?

Episode 792 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What does Hebrews 10:26 mean? Does it mean that we can resist God and he lets us have our way? 2. I'm just struggling with the parts of the Old Testament where it's said God is talking directly to someone and there are no eye witnesses. And God tells us not to be jealous, but then tells Moses that he's a jealous God. Jesus is so loving but God seems so harsh. I still believe in God and Jesus, but I need to figure out a way to reconcile my faith in the Old Testament scripture. 3. What will prevent people from sinning in the new creation? 4. Who decided which books are in the Bible? 5. How do I continue to love a difficult or "toxic" family member? Today's Offer 7 Things Everyone Should 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 WHAT ARE THE MAIN VIEWS OF THE END TIMES?

Episode 791 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Did God command genocide in the Old Testament? 2. My brother-in-law says he believes it's unfair that all the people who died before Jesus was born didn't have a chance for salvation. I know there are old testament people who are in heaven but I don't know how to answer him. 3. Is Jesus the true passover lamb? 4. What does 1 Corinthians 7:39 mean when it talks about remarriage? 5. Is the makeup of man a dualism of body and soul? Or are the body and soul one and the same? I ask this question because I would like to know how best to help my dad who has various mental illnesses diagnosed by his doctor (he has PTSD, bipolar disorder, and OCD). Should my dad take just take medication or does he need to repent, or both? What is the relationship between his body or mind and his spiritual side? 6. What happens to the souls of unbelievers immediately after death? 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 7 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MARRIAGE AND SEX

Episode 790 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What is the rapture? 2. The Bible says that if people remarry that it's adultery, but the church seems to welcome remarried couples all of the time as if it's not a big deal. But the church would never welcome a homosexual couple. Isn't that hypocritical? My best friend is gay and I am not sure he would ever be welcome in a church. What is a gay person's place in the church community? 3. Galatians 5 speaks of the Fruit of the Spirit, but I see unbelievers also display some of these fruits in some way. So what separates a Christian and an unbeliever when they can both exhibit this kind of behavior? 4. I don't want to judge others for speaking in tongues, but what is your view on this spiritual gift? 5. What does Jesus mean in John 6 when he says we must eat his body and drink his blood? 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 Revelation Bible Study

Episode 789 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. When Christ was tempted, it says that he was "led up to the high place." Was he physically taken to a high place to look at the kingdoms of the world? 2. In 2 Peter 2:4, he talks about fallen angels being locked up until the final judgment. What does Peter mean by that? 3. Why are teachings about the rapture and the end times so confusing? 4. In my Bible study someone brought up the idea of Calvinism and predestination. What do you think of these things? 5. Over the past 18 months I went through an extreme amount of physical and emotional pain. So much so that when I read about the sufferings of Christ I think that I suffered worse than he did. I know this isn't right and could be a demonic attack. But it is really frustrating my connection with God. Could you talk about Christ's suffering and help remind me of how insignificant my suffering is in comparison? 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 Revelation Bible Study

Episode 788 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I was reading my Bible and I am wondering why the books are not listed in alphabetical order. Why are the books ordered the way they are, because they're not easy to find? 2. My mother was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness and doesn't have much time to live. She is very close to my young son. We have never experienced anything like this before, I am not sure how to even tell him that Nana will not be with us anymore. What should I say or do? 3. To what extent do I have to forgive someone? 4. My husband left me and remarried. If I get remarried am I committing adultery? 5. Should I leave a church if it only talks about politics instead of the gospel? 6. My wife has a hard time believing that the Bible is God's word. I'm always hearing that the Bible is the Word of God, but I know that the Bible was also written by man. How do I make sense of these two points? 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 CAN CHRISTIANITY BE TRUE IF GOD ALLOWS EVIL AND SUFFERING?

Episode 787 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Are the days in Genesis 1 literal 24-hour days? 2. What are the "skins" given to Adam and Eve in Genesis 3? 3. My daughter's wedding is being officiated by a gay man. I am struggling with this and think I may not be able to attend the wedding. What should I do? 4. What is the best way to correct your pastor when he is not expounding a passage correctly? 5. How do you reconcile Proverbs 16:7 and 2 Timothy 3? 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 to Read the Bible (Bible Study)

Episode 786 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. A family member is really into Q'Anon and conspiracy theories. I tried to tell her the truth but she's very combative, so I chose not to continue responding, even though she is mixing a lot of these theories and ideas with Scripture and even the identity of Jesus and his mission. Should I just delete these kinds of people from my social media feeds even though they are my family members? 2. How do we deal with family members who are emotionally abusive? 3. There is a lot of division and disagreement over issues like masks and vaccines, but very little of it has to do with the Bible and doctrines. Why is the church so caught up in these kinds of things? Today's Offer Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Dr. Michael Horton 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 Recovering Our Sanity: How the Fear of God Conquers the Fears that Divide Us by Dr. Michael Horton

Episode 785 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I agree with 1 Timothy 3 where Paul says women should refrain from being elders and pastors in the church, but I am wondering if this means women should also avoid going to seminary? 2. In 1 Timothy 2:15, Paul says, "Yet she will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith and love and holiness, with self-control." Surely women aren't saved this way, what does Paul mean here? 3. My church is going through Luke. And this past week the passage on Luke 5:39 really stumped me. What does the new wine and old wine and new garments and old garments represent? 4. Are Christians required to speak in tongues? 5. In my city, some people are saying that they are the "true Israelites" and they are condemning other ethnic groups. My question is, is the church the true spiritual Israel? 6. Follow up about speaking in tongues: my friend who is a preacher says that the original greek in John 3 teaches that the baptism of the Holy Spirit means that we have to speak in tongues. How would you respond to that? Today's Offer Seeing Jesus Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources CORE CHRISTIANITY 101 BIBLE STUDY

Episode 784 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I have a very difficult time accepting God's forgiveness. How do I do this? 2. Do you think people on the earth who get raptured are going to be put on the new earth, and do you think that they'll be responsible for repopulating the new earth? 3. Why should we even evangelize if God has already chosen who will be saved? 4. Should we only rely on God to heal us or should we pursue healing through other means? 5. What should Christians do in retirement? 6. Should Christians refrain from taking CBD oil? Today's Offer 6 WAYS TO HELP YOUR KIDS AS THEY GO BACK TO SCHOOL 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'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JUSTIFICATION AND SANCTIFICATION?

Episode 783 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Psalm 139 says I am "wonderfully and fearfully made." What does it mean when it says, "fearfully made"? 2. Which parts of evolutionary theories are compatible with Christianity? 3. Why would God kill his own son? If he is all powerful, why would he kill his own son? I don't understand that. 4. My ex-wife and I plan to be remarried but we are also currently living together. Are we sinning by doing this? 5. When did B.C. switch to A.D. and what do they mean? 6. What does the Bible say about profanity and cursing? 7. Has the church replaced Israel? Today's Offer 6 WAYS TO HELP YOUR KIDS AS THEY GO BACK TO SCHOOL 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

Episode 782 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I have been baptized, but my church still says I have not received the Holy Spirit because I have not spoken in tongues. I am confused about if I need two baptisms or if I don't need the Holy Spirit to get into heaven? 2. Should we pray to Jesus or should we pray to God the Father, as we are taught to in the Lord's Prayer? 3. In Psalm 37:11, it says the meek will inherit the earth. Can you help me understand what this means? Is it talking about when Jesus comes back? And does meek mean "submissive"? 4. I don't believe that Revelation should be in the biblical canon. It seems as though John of Patmos is like Joseph Smith, where he went away by himself and had wild visions that Jesus doesn't mention in the Gospels. What do you think? 5. My husband prays the rosary but I don't see this practice in the Bible. Is it biblical? Today's Offer 6 WAYS TO HELP YOUR KIDS AS THEY GO BACK TO SCHOOL 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

Episode 781 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Ephesians 2 says that the prophets and apostles were the foundation of the church. If these offices are just for the foundation of the church how does prophecy operate today? 2. I am wondering if we connect with God through the church or within yourself. Do you have to go to church to get that or does it only depend on your personal relationship with God? 3. Since the Bible tells us to submit to our governing authorities, and they're telling us to get the vaccine, if we don't get the vaccine are we sinning against God? 4. My daughter has a hard time worshipping on Sunday instead of Saturday since the law of God tells us to keep the sabbath on the 7th day of the week. How should we think about this? 5. Between now and the resurrection, what happens to our bodies when we die? 6. Why does the bible use symbolic numbers in scripture? In Mark 5, Jesus heals a woman who had been sick for 12 years. Then he goes on to raise a 12 year old girl from the dead. These constant numbers used in Scripture make doubts creep into my head about the authenticity of the story. 7. Some pastors call cremation "sub-Christian," what do you think? Today's Offer How Do We Know That Christianity is Really True? by Chris Morphew 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 7 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HEAVEN

Episode 780 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. When we stand before the Lord at the judgment, will all of our iniquities and sin be broadcast for all to see? 2. We hear that currently in Afghanistan, Christians could possibly be killed. My question is: In such a situation, what is the Biblical view of attempting to defend oneself? Is it a sin to kill people who are trying to kill you? 3. People seem to be afraid about being in "the last days." Are there any passages you recommend us looking at? 4. There are a lot of different religions in the world. From Judaism, Hinduism, Jehovah's Witness, etc. Because these religions do not recognize Jesus as the Son of God, does that mean their adherents will not be in heaven? 5. In Romans 6, it says that Christians are supposed to be "dead to sin." But I still struggle with habitual sins that I have not been able to completely leave behind. This makes me doubt the assurance of my salvation and wonder if I really am saved. Today's Offer How Do We Know That Christianity is Really True? by Chris Morphew 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 GALATIANS BIBLE STUDY

Episode 779 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How does someone have a relationship with a spiritual being who you can't see, touch, or hear? I don't even know if my prayers get through. People say they hear God but do they really hear him? 2. Does a true Christian have to go through the Great White Throne judgment? 3. I was raised Catholic and was baptized as an infant. I'm now a Protestant. And was told I can't be saved until I'm baptized again with a "Christian baptism." Is that true? 4. The person I am in a relationship with is rejecting God because he blames him for letting his mother die. How do I convince him of the truth? 5. Is there a difference between the judgment for Christians in 2 Corinthians 5 and Revelation 20? 6. Isn't baptism just a profession of faith? Today's Offer 6 WAYS TO HELP YOUR KIDS AS THEY GO BACK TO SCHOOL 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 DOES JESUS WORK TODAY?

Episode 778 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Psalms 118:8 says it is better to put confidence in the Lord rather than man. I was wondering how you can square this in regards to the Covid vaccine? 2. What is the prayer of faith in the book of James? 3. I was wondering if Buddhist's theories could still be divinely inspired. I practiced Buddhism for a long time and it seems like he said a lot of things Jesus said and I'm not sure if he got it from the Bible. That seems doubtful. Do you think some of his writings might be divinely inspired, and if not are they satanically inspired? 4. What does Paul mean in Ephesians 5:3 when he says, "But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints"? 5. How do we disciple someone with a mental handicap? 6. Why did God free the children of Israel only to let them wander in the desert for 40 years and then punish them for complaining? That seems cruel to me. Today's Offer 6 WAYS TO HELP YOUR KIDS AS THEY GO BACK TO SCHOOL 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 GOD USE ALL THINGS FOR OUR GOOD?

Episode 777 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I have been reading in Romans 12 about spiritual gifts. Paul seems to say that our spiritual gifts are given in accordance with the amount of faith we have. What does that look like in our lives? 2. Does God favor men over women? Seems to me that God created Eve as an afterthought in the creation process and that he created a woman to give to Adam like she was just some kind of object to help alleviate Adam's boredom. 3. What does it mean to pick up our cross and follow after God? 4. I am wondering what your thoughts are about Christian heavy hardcore and metal music. Psalm 150 says, "everything that has breath, praise the Lord." Some bands call this aggressive-worship, but some people think it's the devil's music because of all the screaming, etc. What do you think? 5. In Mark 4:11-12, Jesus says His speaking in parables is so those "outside" may not understand, otherwise they would turn and be forgiven? Why does He say this? Isn't God's will that none should perish? 6. Did Jesus go to hell after the crucifixion? And were the people in Abraham's bosom, were they people who were getting a second chance at salvation? 7. Was Jesus Michael the archangel and was he made after Satan? I have a friend who is suggesting this but I can't find it anywhere in the Bible. Today's Offer 6 WAYS TO HELP YOUR KIDS AS THEY GO BACK TO SCHOOL 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 8 THINGS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CHURCH

Episode 776 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What is the significance of the 42 months mentioned in Revelation 11 and 12? 2. My husband has a rare disease and it has caused to think about the ethics of donating his organs after his death. Do you think that this is an acceptable practice for Christians to do? 3. I am confused about Matthew 5:30 The Bible says that we are saved by grace through faith, not of works, but in this passage it sounds like works because if I don't stop sinning by lusting after a woman, I'm going to hell—so I have to do things to stop myself going to hell? 4. There are some famous pastors who have private jets and mansions. Is there any justification for this, especially with all of the poverty we see in the world and how there are people who have yet hear the gospel? 5. Before becoming a Christians I borrowed large sums of money from friends that I have yet to pay back. Can God forgive me? Today's Offer 10 Ways God Reveals Himself as Father 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 WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JUSTIFICATION AND SANCTIFICATION?

Episode 775 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I believe God walked with me in person and taught and trained me how to be an apostle, taught me the protocols of the temple of my soul, how to enter his presence and what not to do in his presence and so much more. Why are there so few churches who teach that there are still apostles today? 2. What does Genesis 1:2 mean? 3. When I hear on the news about war, terror, and devastating things happening in other countries, where people are being slaughtered by terrorists, it sometimes leads me to think about the Old Testament passages where God ordered Israel to take over the land and sometimes kill the people who lived there, both men, women and children. I have a hard time seeing that this killing of, especially children, was something that God was behind. Could you help me understand this more? 4. If the vaccine is not the Mark of the Beast, is it a way of conditioning to one day take the mark? 5. How do you conquer lust? Today's Offer 10 Ways God Reveals Himself as Father 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 The Skeletons in God's Closet: The Mercy of Hell, the Surprise of Judgment, the Hope of Holy War by Joshua Ryan Butler

Episode 774 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Have the events in Matthew 24 already happened? 2. I'm wondering how you would respond to someone who points to the longer ending of Mark to prove that they should be casting out demons? 3. I've lost the habit of reading Scripture daily sand I am feeling distant from God. I can't seem to focus because of personal circumstances. How do I get back into it please? 4. In the story of Hagar and Sarah, Hagar seems to be the one who is treated poorly, yet in Galatians 4, Paul associates Hagar with the old covenant. Likewise, in that story Sarah seems to be the perpetrator of Hagar's misfortune, yet Paul associates her with the new covenant. Why is that? 5. If you marry someone and then find out they are a eunuch or are gay, does this fall in line with biblical grounds for divorce? Today's Offer How Do We Know That Christianity is Really True? by Chris Morphew 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 MAIN VIEWS OF THE END TIMES?

Episode 773 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What happens to those people at the Final Judgment who have never heard the gospel? 2. I was a vet that served in Afghanistan. It's so heartbreaking and frustrating to see the devastation of what is going on there. And while I wanted to thank you for your prayer on the program that you gave for the people suffering in Afghanistan, is prayer the only bit of hope we can offer these people? We have no idea what it's like to suffer this way, and I just am at a loss for words. It seems that there is no sense of comfort whatsoever. What do you think? 3. Scripture says that we should not "love the world," but Jesus said that he came so that we may have life "more abundantly." Is this a contradiction? Should we hate our life or enjoy it? 4. It seems that if someone receives the Mark of the Beast that they will know it. But after being vaccinated, I am fearful that I accidentally have taken the mark. What do you think? 5. I don't believe in purgatory, but my Catholic friend does even though she seems very fearful and bothered by the idea of being there forever. How can I respond and what scriptures should I refer to on this matter? Today's Offer How Do We Know That Christianity is Really True? by Chris Morphew 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

Episode 772 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. A question on Christians in the workplace 2. How do I honor my mother and father when their behavior is really ungodly and destructive? 3. I have been trying to get out of porn for a longtime. I have been addicted to it since I was 18, now I'm 37. I recently was re-baptised and I have been trying to stay away from it but I still mess up. I know God is still listening to me and I trust him. I installed a program called covenant eyes and got some church friends to talk to about this. What's your advice or thoughts? 4. What is your view of the book of Revelation? 5. Will I be able to fellowship with my loved ones in heaven? 6. In Mark 4:14, how does Satan take away the "word that is sown"? How does he still do this to potential elects? Today's Offer WHAT ARE THE MAIN VIEWS OF THE END TIMES? 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

Episode 771 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. There's a quote from a famous Christian author that basically says, 'If you could have all the good things in heaven except for Jesus, could you be satisfied with heaven?' Some people use this as a test for whether or not a person is a Christian. Sometimes I'm afraid that I could be satisfied with a Christless heaven, since I don't love Jesus enough. Should this make me question my salvation? 2. What does Paul mean in 2 Corinthians 12 when he talks about being taken up to the third heaven? 3. How do we know when God answers our prayers when we pray to grow in wisdom? I know James talks about how we are to ask for wisdom and that we are to believe and not doubt, but where does the fruit come in that we recognize, "oh, that was God giving me wisdom"? 4. Does God have a deadline, where we can no longer turn to him in repentance? 5. What does Isaiah 42:3 mean when it says that God will not break a bruised reed? 6. What does it mean in 1 Corinthians 5:9 not to company with fornicators? Today's Offer 10 WAYS GOD REVEALS HIMSELF AS OUR FATHER 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'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JUSTIFICATION AND SANCTIFICATION?

Episode 770 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is it ok for Christians to model professionally? 2. I can't imagine singing worship songs for all eternity. Honestly, it seems boring. Is that wrong of me to think? 3. I wrote to you a few months ago about having had a sex change and you gave me hope in Christ. But now I read in 3:16-17 that our bodies are "the temple of God," and to defile it is cause for destruction of the body. Does this mean that I will be destroyed, body and my soul? I have tried to live continuously for the Lord since being converted, but what does it matter if I live, pray, and obey the Lord if I'm going to hell? 4. Does the Bible specify an age for adulthood? 5. Is the COVID vaccine an issue of morality or Christian liberty? Today's Offer 10 WAYS GOD REVEALS HIMSELF AS OUR FATHER 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 DOES THE CHURCH RELATE TO THE GOVERNMENT?

Episode 769 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. In the Triumphal Entry in Matthew 21, why does Jesus tell his disciples to get him a donkey? Is it only to fulfill prophecy? 2. My wife recently died and I am wondering if she will be with her loved ones who have also died before her? 3. If God is one, why does Jesus pray to the Father? 4. I am struggling with homosexuality. I have heard a lot of conflicting advice on the issue from a variety of people. What should I do? Today's Offer 10 WAYS GOD REVEALS HIMSELF AS OUR FATHER 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 767 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why don't protestants make the sign of the cross before praying, and why are crosses in protestant churches bare, without the body of Christ on them? 2. If we are new creations in Christ, should we still refer to ourselves as "sinners"? 3. Why did God make the world? 4. Did Jonah die in the whale and then resurrect like Jesus? 5. Is it ok to pray for God to provide for me financially? 6. I have a question about Philippians 4:19. I've heard that verse being used as a promise that God will meet all of our physical needs if we have enough faith in Him. Does God actually promise that somewhere in the Bible? In 2nd Corinthians chapter 11 Paul talks about his sufferings and how he experienced lack of food, water, and clothing and I don't understand why God allowed that. Today's Offer Galatians Bible Study Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources HOW CAN GOD USE ALL THINGS FOR OUR GOOD?

Episode 766 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. If John 7-8 are not in the original manuscripts, should we consider them canonical? 2. I am a young mom with three young children. My question is, what happens if the Lord comes back when my kids are still too young to fully comprehend the gospel? What happens if the Lord comes back while I'm still pregnant? Will I have my baby in heaven? 3. Should Christians be more familiar with the Book of Enoch? 4. I am a nurse and am resisting my state's mandatory vaccine requirement. I think it may be the Mark of the Beast. What do you think? 5. I was in a Bible study when someone asked about the actual meaning of repentance. Vine's expository dictionary says that it means "to perceive afterwards", "to have a change of mind." When I studied "repent" and "repentance" in Englishman's concordance, it seems like all the verses refer specifically to the act of salvation, as opposed to a Christian 'repenting' of sin after they're saved. Can you please help me out in understanding the correct idea and meaning of repent and repentance? 6. What is the correct interpretation of the verses John 14:26 and John 16:13? Do they apply to Christians in general or do they only apply to the apostles (and the direct associates of the apostles) in relation to the the inspiration of the New Testament?

Episode 766 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. The Bible says that, "no one has seen the face of God." But is that the case for Adam and Eve, didn't they see God in Eden? 2. How should we respond when someone says that they have "received a Word from the Lord"? 3. My pastor only talks about how the "election was stolen" instead of talking about Jesus. What should I do? 4. Does Paul contradict himself in Romans 8? 5. What do you make of the "lost books of the Bible" that have become a hot button topic, like the Gospel according to Judas? 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?

Episode 765 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Will Christians also be judged at the Final Judgment? 2. I am a middle aged Christian man who struggles with homosexual attractions though I am not engaging in relations with men due to my faith and convictions. I am not sexually attracted to women. I want to be an active member of a church community, but I can't handle the bombardment about getting married. I wonder if I should now get married anyway? I think I am prepared and would be okay living alone till death or my heart is changed miraculously. What should I do? 3. How can we be sure that we are not in the group of people in Matt. 7:21-23—how can we be sure of our salvation if those who confess in his name and do miracles in his name won't also be in heaven? 4. I am a new Christian and I haven't found a church home yet. Is it ok to tithe to a parachurch ministry in the meantime while I look for a church? 5. In Proverbs 19:3, it reads: "When a man's folly brings his way to ruin, his heart rages against the Lord." How should we interpret this? I don't think it brings God glory to be angry with him when he lovingly disciplines and chastises us for foolish or sinful choices we've made, but if that's true, then what this verse is saying? Today's Offer 5 Things to Pray for Your Parents 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 764 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. If we are going to be resurrected before we go to heaven, where are the people who have already died? Are they just waiting to go to heaven? 2. Can you define "election," and why would we carry out the Great Commission if we know that there are some people who are not "elected"? 3. We know some Old Testament scriptures symbolically foretell Jesus and his ministry. But is it possible to read too much into these parallels? 4. Is the 10% tithe still required today? 5. In the Bible, there are scriptures that often suggest that monuments are "still standing today." Does that mean these things are still standing in our day or when the scriptures were written? 6. Can our names be blotted out of the Book of Life? 7. In Luke, 22 and 23, Jesus is taken before the assembly. When he is asked "are you the son of God?" He doesn't say, "Yes." Instead, he responds with "you say that I am?" Why does he do that? Today's Offer Galatians - Bible Study Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources DID GOD PREDESTINE OUR SIN? ARE CHRISTIANS REQUIRED TO TITHE? Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Dr. Michael Horton

Episode 763 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I have often struggled with the assurance of my salvation. If I believe in the name of Jesus and believe in his resurrection, is that enough in order to be saved? Or is something else required? 2. What does Paul mean in 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 when he says "women should remain silent"? 3. Does John 2 teach that everyone has the anointing of the Holy Spirit? And what does it mean to receive the power of the Holy Spirit, as it says in Acts 2:8? 4. What exactly is the unforgivable sin and how do I know if I actually have committed it? 5. In regards to your answer about what we need to do to be saved, how does belief relate to Peter's command in Acts 2:38? 6. In 1 John 2:3-6, it says that we will know we are Christ's if we obey his commandments. Why is this so often missed by people today when talking about eternal security? Today's Offer Galatians – Bible Study Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JUSTIFICATION AND SANCTIFICATION?

Episode 762 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What is dispensationalism and what is its opposing view? 2. I am going to a new church with my sons and we love it: the teaching is solid, everything about it seems exactly what we need. However, I noticed that they promote a Bible study called, "Beer and Bible." And those two don't seem to go together. I seem to have a check in my spirit about it, especially since this can be an issue that people struggle with and are coming out of addiction. So should I stay at the church or leave because I feel this way about this event? 3. If Satan cannot hear our thoughts, how does he tempt us? 4. How would you respond to those who claim that the Law-Gospel Distinction is not biblical? Today's Offer Galatians – Bible Study Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources WHAT ARE THE MAIN VIEWS OF THE END TIMES? The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis

Episode 761 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. If there is war in your country, should Christians take a side and fight or should they stay away from politics altogether? 2. For years my sister struggled with infertility, but it was only when I stopped praying for her to have kids that she actually conceived and now I have two nephews. But I was wondering, does something in the universe need our prayers, and if God is going to do what he wants to anyway, why bother praying? 3. Can we remove ourselves from salvation? 4. Should I be concerned about the influence of unbelieving family members on my children and grandchildren? 5. Some Christians are worried about taking medications for mental health issues. Why is that? 6. In 1 Corinthians 6:3, what does Paul mean when he says, "Do you not know that we will judge angels?" Is he talking about us, and how are angels going to be judged? Today's Offer 5 Things to Pray For Your Parents 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 9 THINGS EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT DEPRESSION

Episode 760 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is the Leviathan in the book of Job a dinosaur? 2. How does God view the marriages of unbelievers? 3. Why is it that when I'm angry or sad or feeling any emotion, the emotion immediately floods my heart, but often when I'm praying or reading the Bible, my heart doesn't experience any feeling. I wouldn't say it's empty, but it kind of feels that way. I find this troubling. Is this normal for most Christians? 4. How should Christians parents talk to their kids about sex? 5. Why don't more pastors talk about the end times? 6. If I don't love other Christians, can I lose my salvation? Today's Offer 5 Things to Pray For Your Parents 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 MAIN VIEWS OF THE END TIMES? God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies God's Design for Sex Series, 4 Books: Revised and Updated Edition By: Stan Jones, Brenna Jones

Episode 759 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Can Satan hear our prayers? 2. How do we serve our father as he is dying from cancer? 3. How do we know that Jesus is equal with the Father? 4. Is it wrong for Christians to be apart of secret societies? 5. Is it immoral to euthanize pets? 6. I know that the Bible says there is only one sin that is unforgivable, but Jesus seems to be pretty stern and direct about causing someone to stumble in their faith, how would you explain Matthew 18:6? What comfort does someone have if they cause a teenager to walk away from the church and act as though they want nothing to do with God anymore? 7. Question about the millennium Today's Offer 5 Things to Pray For Your Parents 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 Main Views of the End Times?

Episode 758 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Should Christians be concerned about getting vaccines? 2. I have heard some politicians and church leaders say that some Christians should repent of the sin of "whiteness." Is there anything in the Bible that supports this? My understanding is that all people are equally sinful and worthy of God's judgment, so what is a Christian supposed to make of this idea? How do we respond when someone says we should repent of "whiteness"? 3. What does the Bible say about cremation? 4. If people keep writing books about Christianity, doesn't that complicate its simple message? 5. Does God promise to keep us immune from COVID and other sicknesses? Today's Offer Core Christianity 101 – 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 DOES JESUS WORK TODAY?

Episode 757 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Does Jesus disrespect his Mother in John 2:4? 2. I am the mother of adult children who have wandered from the faith. One of them is going to marry someone who isn't a Christian. How can I witness to my future son-in-law and my daughter in a way that is honest and winsome? 3. Are eating disorders sinful? 4. Does Revelation 6 teach that the saints in heaven know what is going on here on earth? 5. Should we cut out toxic relationships with family members? Today's Offer Core Christianity 101 – 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 5 WAYS TO HELP YOUR KIDS KEEP THE FAITH

Episode 756 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Are Christians required to keep Old Testament dietary laws? 2. What does the Bible say about Karma? 3. I understand that scripture is to be understood as the sole source of divine revelation; the only inspired, infallible, final, and authoritative norm of faith and practice. However, I have heard a theologian say that while this is true, scripture is to be interpreted in and by the church. Doesn't this give the church more authority than scripture alone? 4. Follow up question: if Christians are not required to keep Old Testament dietary laws, are Jews who believe in Jesus required to? 5. Does the Bible say anything about Marxism? 6. What does it mean to be under the law? Today's Offer 5 Ways to Help Your Kids Keep the Faith 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 CHRISTIANS RELATE TO THE LAW?

Episode 755 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I have been doubting my salvation for years now and I want to know what's keeping me from Christ. I am also bipolar, does that have anything to do with what I'm struggling with? 2. In John chapter 2, why does Jesus answer his mother Mary with a question, and why is this first miracle him turning water into wine? What does that mean? 3. I am in an abusive home and I am not sure if the Bible condones me leaving my husband. What should I do? Today's Offer 5 Ways to Help Your Kids Keep the Faith 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 9 WAYS TO KNOW YOU ARE REALLY A CHRISTIAN

Episode 754 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What are the biggest differences between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism? 2. Is there a difference between Saints and ordinary Christians? 3. Is it a biblical teaching to sow financial seeds in order to reap bigger rewards? I heard a pastor say this recently. And if it is biblical, why do these "seeds" always have to be financial? 4. Is it legalistic to require Christians to wear certain kinds of clothing? 5. Does God view marriages of nonbelievers differently than he views the marriages of Christians, or are they the same? Today's Offer Core 101 – 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 7 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MARRIAGE AND SEX

Episode 753 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. A family member recently came out as gay and this has been incredibly difficult for him. I am confused on how to respond to him in a Christian way. What should I do? 2. A friend of mine is thinking of starting his own church and installing himself as the pastor. Is this something we should be comfortable with? 3. Does the Bible mean something entirely different to its original audience than it does for me? 4. Does Christianity require a dress code? 5. In Isaiah 65, when it speaks about the new heavens and the new earth, it seems to say that people still die there. But in Revelation 21 it says that there will be no more death. Can you explain this? Today's Offer Core 101 - 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 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE BIBLE AND HOMOSEXUALITY

Episode 752 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. In regards to the 2nd Commandment, I understand that it prohibits us from making images of God the Father. But is it wrong for us to imagine and image of God if the Bible visually describes him? 2. My sister believes in soul-sleep. I wanted to share some scriptures with her to tell her that our family members that have died are in heaven now. What are some scriptures you would point me to? 3. Over the 4th of July weekend I went to a church service where they did an American flag salute. I told my pastor about this and he said he doesn't want to include the American flag in our church services. What do you think about including flags and political statements in our church services? 4. I have noticed that Abraham often practices deceit in his life as it is recorded in Genesis. Why do you think he did this? 5. I have been a Christian all my life. I am now in my forties and I've been dealing with a long illness that has caused anxiety and depression. I've been through many tragedies and other illnesses in my life, but this has caused me to feel such an absence of God and His promises. How do I experience God's presence and the comfort of his promises without these feelings and comfort? Why does God draw himself from people for so long and let them fend for themselves? Today's Offer Core 101 - 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 DOES THE CHURCH RELATE TO THE GOVERNMENT?

Episode 751 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why are we told in the New Testament to not eat the meat of animals who were strangled? 2. Is there any difference or preference between cremation and burial? 3. When Cain was exiled after killing Abel, who was he so afraid of hurting him? Were there other people in the world at that time? 4. I grew up in an apostolic pentecostal church but I am now going to a Bible-centered church. My question is: is it normal to experience spiritual warfare as you transition out of church traditions? 5. What are the "Days of Mercy" mentioned in the Bible? 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?

Episode 750 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Does Revelation 3:5 indicate that Jesus does blot some names out of the Book of Life? 2. My brother is in a church that says we shouldn't celebrate birthdays or holidays. What do you think of this? 3. We know that God is all knowing but how God could create so many people who ultimately will not be saved? 4. In the Gospel of John, Jesus says that he has "overcome the world." But if that is the case, why is the world such a mess? Today's Offer Seeing Jesus Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources HOW CAN CHRISTIANITY BE TRUE IF GOD ALLOWS EVIL AND SUFFERING?

Episode 749 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. In a previous episode someone asked about Isaiah 53 as it relates to sickness and healing. But how do we understand Matthew 8:15-16 in regards to our physical health because in that passage Jesus is quoting from Isaiah 53? 2. My wife and I were praying so that we could buy a home and we ended up closing on a home really smoothly. However, we keep uncovering more and more problems with the house now living here for 3 or 4 months. We prayed that God would prevent us from being able to buy the house if there were things wrong with it, and he didn't do that and there are a number of issues with the home. So how should we think about this house now? Is it really the blessing we prayed for? 3. If God made everything good, where did evil come from? 4. I have heard from some Christians that even though Jesus rose from the grave on Sunday that this doesn't change the day of the Sabbath. Is that true? 5. I feel as if many of today's churches give the entirety of their attention to Jesus and Jesus alone. And while I completely and fully accept Jesus' rightful and truthful claim as Divine, my question is, how are we as Christians to properly appropriate the persons of God - Father, Son & Holy Spirit - in our daily walk, particularly with regard to worship, prayer and when encountering the very presence of God? Today's Offer 9 THINGS EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT DEPRESSION 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?

Episode 748 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Should Christians have pictures of the Nativity and Jesus throughout their homes? 2. Is the Equality Act a sign that the church has now entered the period of persecution? 3. I have a hard time believing the stories in the Old Testament, like Jonah and the Whale. Did those really happen? 4. I am struggling with lust. What advice can you share with me to help prevent me from falling in this area? 5. John and Paul as authors of scripture sound very boastful and bragerdly at times. John says that he is the "most loved disciple," and when Paul talks to the churches that he establishes he also sounds boastful of himself. What do you think of this? Today's Offer Seeing Jesus Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE BIBLE AND HOMOSEXUALITY HOW DOES THE CHURCH RELATE TO THE GOVERNMENT?

Episode 747 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Before I was baptized I had to take a 6 week course to make sure I knew what I was doing. Where I go to church now they do baptisms through alter calls only. Which way is right or wrong? 2. How can I convince someone that God cares about the intimate details of our lives? 3. If God knew who would and would not choose to follow him, why did he create so many people who separated from him for eternity? 4. I wonder what the Bible says about tattooing your body. Is it mentioned anywhere in the Bible? 5. My son recently left his wife because he says he is gay. I am not sure how to respond to him or view, I know there is a lot of debate about homosexuality. Do you have any advice? 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 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE BIBLE AND HOMOSEXUALITY

Episode 746 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How do you admonish those in the church who are adopting unbiblical ideas about sexuality and other things? 2. How can I pursue reconciling my relationship with my adult son? 3. Outside of the qualifications for eldership in 1 Tim 3 and Titus 1, which qualities are most important? 4. What does it mean to pray in the Spirit? 5. Can Satan read our thoughts, and is that how he tempts us? Or is it all external? 6. Why do people feel angry at God when tragedy strikes them? Doesn't he say he will "work all things together for our good"? Today's Offer 7 Things Children Teach Us 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 GOD USE ALL THINGS FOR OUR GOOD?