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Can Pastors Preach Other Pastors Sermons?
Episode 745 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is 'Homosexual' mistranslated in the Bible? 2. Does the 2nd Commandment apply to depictions of other biblical figures other than Jesus? 3. I saw recently that well known pastors are using other pastors' sermons without crediting them. Should a pastor just use his own material or can he use other material as long as he gives credit for it? 4. Is emotional abuse grounds for divorce? Is it a sin to remarry? 5. How do we make sure we are praying God's will? 6. I was wondering what resources you'd recommend for apologetics on the validity of the resurrection and the validity of scripture? 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 WHAT IS PRAYER?
Is Israel Still God's Chosen People?
Episode 744 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I have heard a preacher say that people who are in politically correct churches may not be able to enter the kingdom of heaven. What do you think? 2. I started attending a Seventh-Day Adventist church, what do you think of the church's claim that they alone are the remnant of the 144,000 in Revelation? 3. Even though Jewish people are still waiting for a Messiah, are they still God's chosen people? 4. Are Creeds and Confessions helpful or important today? 5. In 1 Corinthians 11, Paul talks about women and men and head coverings. Do these statements still apply to us today? 6. What was the purpose of God putting a tree in the Garden of Eden to test Adam and Eve? 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 DO I CHOOSE A CHURCH?
Must I Abandon Earthly Possessions to Truly Follow Christ?
Episode 743 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Must I attend the same church as my spouse? 2. Do all dogs go to heaven? 3. Must I abandon earthly possessions to truly follow Christ? 4. Should Christians give approval to political candidates? 5. How can I strengthen my prayer life? 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 DO I CHOOSE A CHURCH?
Is America a Christian Nation
Episode 742 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why do pastors so often neglect Jesus's command to get baptized in their preaching? 2. I have always been told that America is a Christian nation built on Judeo Christian teachings. But I recently heard a pastor say that America isn't a Christian nation and that we shouldn't refer to it like that. What do you think? 3. Where is the tower of Babel in the Bible and what does it mean? What am I supposed to take away from that story? 4. I grew up Catholic and a couple years ago started going to a protestant church. My question is, what are the names of the Apocryphal books and why don't protestants use them in their Bibles? 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 DOES THE CHURCH RELATE TO THE GOVERNMENT? WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JUSTIFICATION AND SANCTIFICATION?
Should National Flags Be in Churches?
Episode 741 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. What does Paul mean in Romans 10:6-7 when he talks about Jesus's ascending and descending? 2. Should our national flag have a place in the church sanctuary? 3. Where did John the Baptist get the idea of baptism from? Was it in the Old Testament? 4. If the COVID vaccine somehow changes DNA, would that mean that it can distort the image of God we are made in? 5. How do I witness to my friend who has cancer? 6. What does it mean for the Holy Spirit to dwell in us? Today's Offer How Do We Know that Christianity is 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 HOW DOES THE CHURCH RELATE TO THE GOVERNMENT?
What Does the Bible Say About Eating Disorders?
Episode 740 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. I heard your question about if a protestant should marry a Catholic, but I'm going to a Nazarene church and am wondering about my relationship with a woman who is a Seventh-Day Adventist. Is this wise or unwise? 2. In Colossians 2:15, it says Jesus disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to shame. I was wondering, who are these authorities? 3. I am a Catholic and I know that my Protestant friends disagree with us on Holy Communion, so what is the Protestant view on communion exactly? 4. I've been struggling with anorexia for 3 years and was wondering if the Bible ever speaks about eating disorders. Additionally, what is a Biblical response or course of action to take in order to combat them? 5. I am wondering if it is sinful to want to be done with this life and go away and be in heaven? Today's Offer How Do We Know that Christianity is 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 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255 UNDERSTANDING THE MOTIVES OF AN EATING DISORDER HOW CAN CHRISTIANITY BE TRUE IF GOD ALLOWS EVIL AND SUFFERING?
Can a Protestant Marry a Catholic?
Episode 739 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. Does God will all people to be saved? 2. How do we correct our friends who believe in a bad theology with love and respect? 3. I want to walk in God's will for my life, but I don't want to wait around to figure out what it is before doing something with my life. What should I do? 4. Can a Protestant Christian marry a Catholic Christian? 5. I had an opportunity for sharing the gospel with someone who doesn't believe in God and I didn't and I feel guilty. What should I do? Today's Offer How Do We Know that Christianity is 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 HOW DOES JESUS WORK TODAY?
What Are Christians Obligated to Do in the New Covenant?
Episode 738 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. I heard that you are preaching through Genesis. Because of that I thought that you might help me answer a question in Genesis chapter 6. My husband and I are reading Genesis and in verse 2, it says, "the sons of God saw that the daughters of man were attractive," who are the "sons of God" in the plural here? 2. You have said before that God alone makes the choice of who is saved. So my question is, why doesn't God choose to save everyone? 3. In Jeremiah 31, it speaks about the New Covenant. How is the New Covenant different from the old one and does it allude to the idea that another person's sanctification is not my problem, but the Holy Spirit's? 4. I'm concerned with the politicization of the evangelical church. Do you feel that politics is forming our theology? Shouldn't it be the other way around? Today's Offer REVELATION BIBLE STUDY Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core.
Can You Be a Christian and Struggle with Addiction?
Episode 737 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. Is it important to remember when you are born again? 2. Has Satan already been bound? 3. Can you truly be saved if you struggle with addiction? I know you can't lose your salvation, but can you lead a double life where you go to bible study and church and yet still struggle with certain addictions? 4. What does it mean that for the Lord, "one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day." My brother has become a member of the LDS church and says that Satan and Jesus were spirit brothers. But Satan was a created being and Jesus is God. When my brother said this it led to us being upset and a lot of conflict between us. I am very frustrated and concerned for him. I am not sure what to say. Today's Offer 10 VERSES TO MEMORIZE AS A FAMILY THIS SUMMER Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Dr. Michael Horton
What Is the Difference Between Lamenting and Complaining to God?
Episode 736 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. Does God only hear prayers prayed in the name of Jesus? Would a Jew or Muslim prayer be heard or not since its not in the name of Jesus? 2. Will Jews be saved purely based on their ethnicity? 3. A biblical counselor told me that anyone who disagrees with us is our enemy? I thought Satan, sin, and the flesh were our enemies? 4. Where is the line between biblical lament, such as crying out to God in severe suffering, and unbiblical complaint like the Israelites in the wilderness? 5. After being saved, can Christians still be possessed in some way by demonic spirits? 6. In Luke, Jesus tells his disciples to sell what they have in order to buy a sword, but in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus tells Peter to put his sword away. Why? Today's Offer REVELATION BIBLE STUDY Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources 9 FAQS ABOUT ANGELS AND DEMONS
What Does the Bible Say About Astrology?
Episode 735 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. If someone receives the Mark of the Beast, can they repent of that or is it unpardonable? 2. I am reading a Christian book where the author says that Christians experience heaven differently based on their good works. What do you think about this? 3. What do you think about astrology, should Christians use this as a way to guide themselves through life? 4. How do I fight lust and sexual sin? Today's Offer 10 VERSES TO MEMORIZE AS A FAMILY THIS SUMMER Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources 7 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MARRIAGE AND SEX 7 THINGS EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT REPENTANCE
Are the Stories of Jesus in the Gospel of Thomas True?
Episode 734 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. If God cannot be in the presence of sin, why is Satan allowed to stand in God's presence in the book of Job? 2. Do you know anything about the supposed letters about Jesus's childhood? These stories are from other Gospels not in the Bible, and in them, Jesus's father, Joseph, tells Jesus to stop using his powers because he was making living sparrows out of clay. What do you think of these stories? 3. God tells us not to lie or bear false witness, but isn't this what Moses does when he tricks Pharaoh in Exodus 5? 4. An atheist friend of mine is getting a heart defibrillator put in and I am wondering if God blesses those who do not believe in him? If I prayed for him would God bless his health procedure? 5. I noticed in Luke 15-16 that Jesus says Satan inflicted an individual with a disease. How do we know when Satan is the one inflicting illnesses and which ones come about through other means? Today's Offer REVELATION BIBLE STUDY Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources HOW DOES JESUS WORK TODAY?
Should President Biden Be Banned from Communion?
Episode 733 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. I have heard a pastor say that Christians should not take offense to things they see in the culture. Is this right? It seemed that Jesus was offended in the temple where he turned over the tables. 2. My coworker is not a Christian and yesterday his son passed away from cancer. His son wasn't even three years old. What kind of biblical advice and comfort can I give him? 3. I read in the news that some bishops in the Catholic church are considering barring President Biden from taking communion because of his pro-choice political policy. I just wanted to get your general thoughts on this. Do you think the practice is legitimate? 4. I have been a smoker for a long time and would like advice on how to quit? Today's Offer 10 VERSES TO MEMORIZE AS A FAMILY THIS SUMMER Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core.
How Do I Share the Gospel with My Dying Friend?
Episode 732 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. I have heard an explanation that, in Mark 8, Jesus was telling his disciples not to ask for signs and miracles like the Pharisees, but I fail to see how that is the case because no matter how many signs Jesus performed, the Pharisees still never accepted him. So what is Jesus really telling his disciples here? 2. Will non-Christians regret their unbelief at the Final Judgment? 3. My friend has been told that she has 3 to 6 months left to live. I was hoping to get advice on how to share the gospel with this person amidst their circumstances. I want to do it in a way that doesn't take advantage of their emotional distress but I also want to acknowledge that Jesus is the only hope we have. How would you advise I go about doing this? 4. Could you explain what John the Baptist meant in Matthew 3:8 when he said that the Pharisees must "bear fruit keeping with repentance"? 5. My son lost his faith when he went to college. One question he has asked me that I can't answer is this: "Why would a loving God create man knowing millions of them would go to hell"? I am not sure how to answer that. Can you help? Today's Offer 10 VERSES TO MEMORIZE AS A FAMILY THIS SUMMER Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources HOW CAN CHRISTIANITY BE TRUE IF GOD ALLOWS EVIL AND SUFFERING?
Is Hypnosis Compatible with Christianity? (100th Live Episode)
Episode 731 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. Every time I make the conscious decision to get right with God it seems like everything in my life slowly begins to fall apart and I'm really confused by that. Is there a lesson God is trying to teach me here? 2. Is it ok for a Christian to be hypnotized? 3. What is the Abomination of the Desolation in Daniel 9? Does it have a double fulfillment? 4. Life seems so incredibly difficult that I tend to focus on the life to come. Is it wrong for me to do this? Today's Offer 10 VERSES TO MEMORIZE AS A FAMILY THIS SUMMER Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources 9 THINGS EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT DEPRESSION
I'm Not Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit. What Should I Do?
Episode 730 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. I work with first responders and sometimes they have to respond to tragic calls. There is not always a chaplain to help the community members, so what passages in scripture would you recommend first responders to share with people in those scenarios? 2. In John 6:52-53, Jesus says talks about eating his flesh and drinking his blood. This doesn't seem to be a metaphor, so why don't you accept Jesus's words here that this is "truly" my flesh and blood as his real presence in the eucharist? 3. What are your thoughts about Christians working with their gay neighbors, how should we approach this? 4. When I read all the evidences of fruit that Christians are supposed to have, I know I lack in them, so it causes me to worry if I'm saved. Should we examine the fruit in our lives this way? 5. Are Christians allowed to drink alcohol? Today's Offer 10 VERSES TO MEMORIZE AS A FAMILY THIS SUMMER Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources How Do Christians Relate to the Law? What's The Difference Between Justification and Sanctification?
When Should I Give Up On Reconciliation?
Episode 729 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. Why is it that Jesus commands us in Matthew 28 to baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, but in Acts 8, 10, and elsewhere, the early church is shown to baptize in the name of Jesus? 2. What is prevenient grace and is it biblical? I have heard this said from the pulpit but am not sure what it means. 3. Is it healthy for an individual whose husband has been gone 15 or 20 years for them to continue to pray for reconciliation? 4. In a previous episode, you answered a question about Genesis 1 and you made it seem like we are not only made in God's image but in the image of angels as well. Can you clarify this? 5. A follow up question about the baptismal formula. 6. If there are greater rewards in heaven for others, how does this square with the parable of the workers in the vineyard? 7. What does it mean to abide in Jesus? Today's Offer Evensong by Keith and Kristyn Getty 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
What Does the Bible Say About Suicide?
Episode 728 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. What was God doing before he created the universe? 2. I am wondering, what does the Bible say about suicide? 3. In 2 Peter 2:20, it seems like Peter is saying people can lose their salvation, but in John 6 and 10 it seems like Jesus says we can't lose our salvation. How do we make sense of these verses? 4. Following up to a previous answer you gave about the "us" in Genesis 1:26. Doesn't the "us" in Genesis also indicate the presence of the Holy Trinity? 5. How and why did people divide the Bible into its books, chapters, and verses? Today's Offer Evensong by Keith and Kristyn Getty 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 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Available 24 hours – 1-800-273-8255
Does Putting God First Mean I Shouldn't Pursue Happiness?
Episode 727 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. I know in the Bible that it says that marriage is supposed to be one man and one woman, but where does it say we have to have a written document to legitimize a marriage? 2. If we promote or condone stories that use sorcery, aren't we encouraging the practice of sorcery and suggesting that one should emulate the protagonists in these stories? After all, the authors are holding these characters up as examples of good and noble character. 3. Why and how did the translators of the Bible separate the verses and the chapters? What was the purpose and process behind that? 4. When God made Adam and Eve, knowing that they would sin, why didn't he stop them in the first place? 5. Thank you for the show. What should my life look like on a daily basis if I am putting God first, as it says in Matthew 6:33. For example, is it ok to buy something I don't need like a coffee or should I take the money I would spend on that and use it to help others? 6. Can a family legitimize a marriage, why does the government need to be involved? Today's Offer Evensong by Keith and Kristyn Getty 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
Do We Literally Eat Christ's Flesh and Blood?
Episode 726 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. Lots of people talk about the topic of God's sovereignty as it relates to if we choose God or if God chooses us, but I am wondering if this truth is good news to those who are suffering or does it add to their pain, knowing that God allowed it to happen? Should we not mention it at all to those who are experiencing suffering? 2. What does the term "unconditional election" mean? 3. Is purgatory still taught and preached in the Catholic Church? If it is, does it exist and is that taught in the Bible or is that a false teaching and is there no existence of purgatory? Could you point me to the scriptures on this? 4. In John 6:53, when Jesus talks about eating his flesh and drinking his blood, can you explain what this means, and if it is symbolic or literal? Today's Offer Evensong by Keith and Kristyn Getty 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 Michael Horton
If God Doesn't Answer, Should I Keep Praying?
Episode 725 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. What do Jesus's warnings in Matthew 24:20 mean? 2. How do I find rest when I feel like I am experiencing spiritual warfare? 3. My wife and I have stopped attending church and I don't feel that bad about it and this surprises me. Do I have to be apart of a church? 4. Is it ever wrong to keep praying for something to happen? There are a couple things that I have been praying for for years now and I'm wondering if God just wants me to stop praying for those things and just be content with my current life circumstances or is it okay to keep praying for those things to happen? 5. Have Old Testament promises that God made to the nation of Israel been fulfilled by the New Covenant, or are there promises yet to be fulfilled to this group identified as "God's chosen people"? If so, what are some examples? Today's Offer 10 Verses to Memorize as a Family This Summer Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources DO I HAVE TO ATTEND CHURCH TO BE A CHRISTIAN? HOW DO I CHOOSE A CHURCH?
Is "Deny Yourself" Good News?
Episode 724 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. What does it mean that Jesus "emptied himself," as Paul says in Philippians 2:7? 2. There are so many different denominations, and even within those no one agrees on everything 100%. I am having anxiety about if I don't agree with a certain pastor or elder about everything. Is this ok or what should we do when experiencing these tensions? 3. In Luke 9:23, what does Jesus mean when he says that we must "deny ourselves" and "take up our cross"? 4. It seems like Paul often refers to Jesus as "Lord" but he refers to the Father as "God." Why doesn't Paul explicitly refer to Jesus as "God"? John seems to make it clear that Jesus is God, but Paul doesn't. Is there something special about the title "Lord," and that is why he mainly calls Jesus "Lord"? 5. For children who die in the womb, what is their status in heaven? Today's Offer 10 Verses to Memorize as a Family This Summer Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources HOW TO READ THE BIBLE (BIBLE-STUDY WORKBOOK)
What is the Antichrist's Role in the End Times?
Episode 723 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. Folks like to say, "if it's good enough for Paul, it's good enough for me." But Paul says that he puts a curse on anybody in the church that doesn't preach the gospel, he says that twice in Galatians quoting from Deuteronomy. And he says in Acts 28 that the gospel he preached was the Gospel of the kingdom and that Jesus is the Messiah. I don't hear anybody talking about the kingdom and the Messiah. Could you comment on that? 2. Is speaking in tongues for today, if so, what is its purpose? 3. Will there be husband and wife relationships in heaven? If yes, what will it be like for a person who has been in more than one marriage? 4. What is the role of the antichrist in the end times? I see a lot of people trying to rebuild the temple in Israel, but is this the work of the antichrist? 5. How do you respond to a Christian who expects unbelievers to ask them questions about Christ because they do not live like the world but are not always willing to initiate the conversation first. Today's Offer 10 Verses to Memorize as a Family This Summer Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources REVELATION BIBLE STUDY
Does the Bible Say Anything About Interracial Marriage?
Episode 722 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. If I still sin, am I truly repentant? 2. What was the purpose of God's threat to Moses's life in Exodus 24? 3. How do we know that all of the New Testament epistles are God's inspired word? 4. I was told by a 'reformed' theonomist that the fact that I am a Mexican man and am married to a white woman-with whom I have a son, makes for a big problem. It seems like he was advocating for racial purity. He called his beliefs biblical and historical. What do the scriptures say about interracial marriage between two believers? 5. Do our souls also die when we die, or do they go on to be with the Lord between our death and the resurrection? Today's Offer 10 Verses to Memorize as a Family This Summer Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources 7 Things You Need to Know About Heaven
Which Doctrines Are Essential and Which Are Not?
Episode 721 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com I called in a few days ago to ask you about if Christians should give money to homeless people. I wanted to let you know that I took your advice and I bought multiple gift cards to hand out to different people who are homeless. I really appreciate your work and ministry—thank you! On a previous program you said that when believers die, they are immediately in the presence of God. So why does the Roman Catholic church teach that there is such a thing as purgatory? How did Jesus take our punishment on to himself if our punishment is eternal separation from God? Also, how could Jesus be eternally separated from God when he in fact is God or the second person of God's triune nature? God could have made the entire world good instead of having evil in it. In your thoughts, why do you think that is? How does one differentiate between essential doctrines, doctrines of lesser importance, and traditions, which can be very helpful but lack biblical authority? Today's Offer Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian in Community by Dietrich Bonhoeffer 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
Was the Coronavirus Prophesied About in Revelation?
Episode 720 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. Is there a correlation between the scapegoat going to Azazel in Leviticus 16 and Jesus? Or is that too much of a stretch to connect those things? 2. Does the Bible teach that we are assigned guardian angels? 3. Is "Jesus" the real name if the Messiah? 4. What does it mean that Jesus came to "divide" and "not bring peace"? 5. I have a question from Revelation 6:2 about the man that comes on a white horse wearing a crown and carrying a bow. I have heard that "crown" in Latin means "Corona" and "bow" in Greek means toxin, and I'm just curious if this could be the coronavirus? 6. With so many megachurches spending money on their facilities, is it wrong to skip tithing and donate to missional ministries instead? Today's Offer Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian in Community by Dietrich Bonhoeffer 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
Can Christians Be Baptized for the Dead?
Episode 719 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. I am a new Christian and recognize that women are not qualified to be pastors. But how do we talk to family members who are female pastors and do so lovingly and biblically? 2. When we die, do we go immediately to heaven or do we wait in some kind of soul sleep until Jesus returns? 3. Does 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 teach that we can lose our salvation? I have done many things that I regret and this passage troubles me. 4. Where exactly does the Bible state that women should not hold the office of pastor? 5. 1 Corinthians 15:29 says, "Otherwise, what do people mean by being baptized on behalf of the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized on their behalf?" Is Paul saying we should get baptized for the dead, what does this mean? 6. Why is Jesus's pronouns capitalized and God's pronouns in the Bible in lowercase? Today's Offer Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian in Community by Dietrich Bonhoeffer 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
Is There an Order to Our Salvation?
Episode 718 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. If what we deserve is eternity in hell, how does Jesus's payment on the cross cover our debt to God since he did not spend eternity in hell? 2. If we are rewarded in heaven, does that mean some will receive more rewards than others and that there will be different levels for believers in heaven? 3. How do you go about counseling people in your church? 4. Before someone has faith in Jesus, do they first need to acknowledge that they are a sinner and have broken God's law? Or can someone just hear about Jesus, have faith in him, and figure out the part where they're sinners later? 5. Can you explain what Acts 2:38 means? Does it mean that we cannot be saved unless we have been baptized? Today's Offer Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian in Community by Dietrich Bonhoeffer 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.
Should Christians Homeschool Their Kids?
Episode 717 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. How do we make sense of John's vision of Jesus in Revelation 1? 2. Is Jesus still living among us today? 3. Recently my wife and I were talking about Christ on the cross and how he said to the thief that, "today you will be with me in paradise" (Luke 23). But then in John 20 Jesus says to Mary, "don't touch me yet because I have not ascended to the Father." How do these work together with the apparent conflict? 4. I used to be very charismatic but am not anymore. With that, how do I understand the spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 12? 5. The nearest school within 30 miles of where I live has "Demons" as their school mascot. I have kept my kids out of school because of this; yet I feel guilty because they are not getting the socialization they need. I've been praying about this and I'm not sure what God wants me to do. So I would like to speak to another fellow in Christ who can give me some guidance. 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 WORKBOOK) REVELATION BIBLE STUDY
Who Was Jacob Wrestling in Genesis 32?
Episode 716 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. What is theological liberalism? 2. Is God's love conditional in some way? 3. How are those with mental illness judged? 4. Why is Bartimaeus, the blind man the Jesus heals, named in the Gospels and other people Jesus healed not named? Is there some special about Bartimaeus? 5. In Genesis 32 it says that Jacob was wrestling with God and saw his face, but in John chapter 1 it says no one has seen the face of God but Jesus. How do you make sense of that? 6. Why isn't David's practice of polygamy condemned in the Bible? Today's Offer CHRIST AND CALAMITY: GRACE AND GRATITUDE IN THE DARKEST VALLEY 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 WORKBOOK)
My Church Excommunicated Me. What Do I Do?
Episode 715 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. Where can we read the original texts of scripture? 2. Should Christians support Israel in modern military conflicts? 3. What is replacement theology? 4. Are there scriptures that speak to losing a child and adoption? 5. What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit? Does it mean we have to speak in tongues? 6. What are your suggestions for staying connected to faith, when you are unable to attend church services? I made some horrible mistakes and disqualified myself from ministry several years ago, and now several churches have told me I am not a good match or too risky to have me in their fellowship. Today's Offer CHRIST AND CALAMITY: GRACE AND GRATITUDE IN THE DARKEST VALLEY 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 EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT REPENTANCE
What Does It Mean to Crucify the Flesh?
Episode 714 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. What does it mean to live in a "fallen" world? 2. How can we understand the relationship between predestination and free will? 3. Should Christians tithe from all forms of income? 4. In Galatians 5:24, Paul says that, "those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires." How do we crucify the flesh with its passions and desires? 5. Is Jesus the same as the Father? 6. If John is the best of the prophets, why is it that the least in the kingdom of heaven are greater than him? Today's Offer 9 THINGS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT WORSHIP 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?
Are "Soul Ties" Taught in Scripture?
Episode 713 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. Can we accidentally blaspheme against the Holy Spirit? 2. In Matthew 16:27, it speaks about rewards being given to those in heaven according to what they've done. How does this relate to the truth that we are not saved by our good works? 3. Is the second commandment violated even if images of Jesus are used in children's books or on pieces of art? 4. What are soul ties and are they mentioned in the bible? I see Christian influencers and pastors warn against sex outside of marriage by using this concept. I don't see them in the bible anywhere, are they real? Should we be weary of them? 5. What should the church's posture be to immigrants and refugees? Today's Offer 9 THINGS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT WORSHIP 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?
Is Singleness an Affliction?
Episode 712 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. A question about Isaiah 37:36 2. In 1 Kings 17, where Elijah meets the poor woman with the dying son, were these circumstances in her life tests of her faith? 3. Do laws in the Old Testament concerning theft still apply to us today? 4. In light of Romans 13, who qualifies as a "governing authority" today? 5. I go to a great church but there are singles my age. Is it OK to go to other churches to seek out singles groups? Is singleness an affliction for those who have the desire to be married? 6. I find myself struggling with the same sin over and over again. What should I do? Today's Offer 9 THINGS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT WORSHIP 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? HOW DOES THE CHURCH RELATE TO THE GOVERNMENT?
Should a Church Try to Grow in Size?
Episode 711 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. Are home churches biblical? 2. What is the meaning and significance of Jesus being raised from the dead? 3. Our church is receiving a new pastor, how should our church handle this transition? 4. How should I study the book of Revelation in the Bible? 5. Who was it that called out to the Lord in Sodom in Genesis 19? 6. My extended family members started a church. My family and I were excited to begin attending but it seems as if the focus is always to grow in size rather than shepherd the people who are already there. We are about to leave because we don't feel spiritually nourished. What do we do? Today's Offer 9 THINGS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT WORSHIP 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 DO I DO WHEN I'VE BEEN HURT BY THE CHURCH? 5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE BIBLE'S FINAL BOOK REVELATION BIBLE STUDY
Can I Pastor a Church Without Being Ordained?
Episode 710 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. In the Old Testament, sometimes the word "everlasting" is used to describe laws given to Israel. Therefore, some Messianic Jews say we should keep these laws. Why is the word "everlasting" used to describe these ordinances? 2. Is the 1,000 year reign of Christ on earth literal, or is this describing the church age? 3. I am a part of a church where the pastor came out and said that he had an affair. Is there a biblical method on how to proceed? If he comes back to pastoring how long should he wait before he re-enters the ministry? 4. Must I be formally ordained in order to pastor a church or plant a church? 5. The Bible says that Jesus is a the right hand of the Father, so does that mean that there are two different gods? 6. Should communion, the Lord's Supper, be open to anyone visiting the church or should it be closed for members only? 7. I had a pastor say we shouldn't label ourselves as sinners but saint. What are your thoughts on this? Today's Offer 9 THINGS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT WORSHIP 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 WHY DO YOU TALK ABOUT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LAW AND GOSPEL? 5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE BIBLE'S FINAL BOOK REVELATION BIBLE STUDY
Does Israel Need to Rebuild the Temple?
Episode 709 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. How should we interpret Revelation 12:7-9? 2. What does Galatians 6:4-5 mean? 3. Is Michael the Archangel actually Jesus? 4. Does Israel need to rebuild the temple or would this be a denial of the way God wants to be worshipped now that Jesus has come? 5. Will some Christians be outside the gates of heaven? Today's Offer Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund 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 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE BIBLE'S FINAL BOOK REVELATION BIBLE STUDY
Are UFO's and Aliens Mentioned in Scripture?
Episode 708 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. How do you prepare sermons and Bible teachings? 2. What is the proper understanding of Romans 8:1? 3. In light of the story of the thief on the cross, why shouldn't we wait to the end of our lives to convert? 4. There have been several recent reports of UFO sightings by both civilians & military officers. Is there any mention of extraterrestrial life in scripture? To my knowledge, the answer is not readily found in scripture, which causes me anxiety. 5. Should Christians give money to homeless people if they suspect it to be used sinfully? Today's Offer Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund 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?
What is the Simplest Definition of the Gospel?
Episode 707 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. How was Jesus proving the truth of the resurrection in Matthew 22? 2. What is the Christian response to my spouse leaving me? 3. Are Christians still required to keep Old Testament dietary laws? 4. Is there a quick and clear definition of the gospel? I feel like I get a different answer depending on what church or Christian I ask. 5. How do we respond to pastoral moral failure? Today's Offer Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund 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
Does Paul Say We Should Punish Ourselves When We Sin?
Episode 706 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. What should Christians know about Freemasonry? 2. How do we build trust in Christian leaders again after so many high profile Christian figures have been caught in scandals? 3. When will we receive our glorified bodies? 4. In 2 Corinthians 10:5-6, the latter part of the verse talks about punishing "all disobedience." What does that mean? 5. Is schizophrenia a kind of demonic possession or is it purely a mental disorder? 6. I have in the past asked a Mormon friend to pray for me or others that are on my heart. I don't believe LDS Scriptures are from God or that my friend believes in the triune God. But he believes he is praying to God. Where do his prayers go? Are they powerless? Today's Offer Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund 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 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE BIBLE'S FINAL BOOK REVELATION BIBLE STUDY
Did God Create His Own Enemy?
Episode 705 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. How can someone be a Christian and still be so unforgiving and cruel? Can they be afflicted demonically as well as have the Holy Spirit within them? 2. Does the fact that I sometimes doubt that God has forgiven me mean I'm not really saved? 3. Which doctrines are primary and which ones are secondary? 4. Did God create Satan good, as an angel, or did he make him already evil? 5. How will Christians be judged if we are already justified? 6. Why do we worship on Sunday instead of Saturday? Today's Offer Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund 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?
Can Women Counsel Men in the Church?
Episode 704 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. I understand that it is preferable for the men to preach, but in my church no men are actually interested in speaking up. That is what I am wrestling with. What should I do? 2. Who is the "Bright and Morning Star" referring to in the Bible? 3. Can you explain a simplified idea of predestination vs. responsibility and our choice? I know that God is sovereign, but the Bible also says that 'if you believe and confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, then you will be saved.' Can you help clarify this? 4. My friend is currently in seminary and our church hopes to partner with her once she is done with her studies to so that she can be a biblical counselor at the church. However, I recently heard an argument against this saying that women cannot counsel a man because of what Paul says in 1 Timothy 2. So, can women serve as biblical counselors in the church and counsel men, or is this unbiblical? 5. It feels as if my family is under a curse. Misfortunes and countless other ailments continue to plague us, what should I do? Today's Offer Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund 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?
Should Churches Ordain Women?
Episode 703 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. Where should I go in the Bible to address alcoholism? 2. Is it a sin to be cremated? 3. Does the New Testament say that we do not need the laws of the Old Testament? 4. I recently saw that one of the biggest churches in America ordained 3 women to pastoral ministry. This is the first time the church has done this. Did the church leaders just change their mind, or do you think this is a practice that more churches should begin doing? 5. Can we donate our bodies to science when we die? 6. Augustine and Luther taught God regenerates via water baptism, and that regeneration can be lost. Is this true? Today's Offer Core Kit Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources HOW DO CHRISTIANS RELATE TO THE LAW? WHY YOU DON'T HAVE TO OBEY ALL THE RULES IN THE BIBLE
How Should the Church Respond to the Josh Duggar Scandal?
Episode 702 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. We were talking with a Catholic couple who said that Eve was Adam's second wife. They say that this is taught in the Talmud and in Isaiah 34:14. Can you explain why we do not accept this teaching or hold to the Talmud? 2. In the Old Testament, it says that God hates the wicked. So, does this mean that God hated us before we were saved? 3. What happened to the aquatic animals during the time of Noah's ark? 4. Why do people think that doing good works mean you're saved, and why do people think that they are saved if they are baptized or say the sinner's prayer? 5. How do Christians lead family members and coworkers to Christ? 6. With the recent news regarding the arrest of Josh Duggar, I do not understand how and why churches are able to have these kinds of predators in their midst. Why do these kinds of stories and scandals keep coming out? Shouldn't churches be difficult places for these kinds of figures to hide instead of easy ones? Today's Offer Core Kit Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources WHY DO YOU TALK ABOUT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LAW AND GOSPEL? GRACE – Godly Response to Abuse in a Christian Environment God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies by Justin S. Holcomb and Lindsey A. Holcomb Rid of My Disgrace: Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault Book by Justin S. Holcomb and Lindsey A. Holcomb
To Sprinkle or Immerse? What Is the Proper Mode of Baptism?
Episode 701 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. Is baptism by sprinkling legitimate? Is infant baptism legitimate? 2. How can we avoid adding to the gospel? 3. Does God forgive repeated sins, even after you repent of these sins but fall back into them? 4. I know that Christians are not supposed to be fearful, but due to my traumatic upbringing, I find it very difficult to not be fearful. Does this affect my salvation and mean I am not a Christian if I continually find myself being fearful? Today's Offer Core Kit Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources WHAT DID GOD PROMISE? BIBLE STUDY
Does God Turn Christians Over to Their Sin?
Episode 700 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. Is Melchizedek the preincarnate Christ? 2. Should I find a church that helps me serve in my gifts? 3. How should we address false teachers? 4. A question about divorce and physical abuse. 5. Can Christians be given up to a "debased mind," as Paul says in Romans 1? Or are these scriptures only for non-believers? Today's Offer Core Kit Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources HOW DO I CHOOSE A CHURCH? God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies by Justin S. Holcomb and Lindsey A. Holcomb Rid of My Disgrace: Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault Book by Justin S. Holcomb and Lindsey A. Holcomb
Is There Such a Thing as Christian Universalism?
Episode 699 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. How do you witness to teenagers who are not receptive to the gospel? 2. When Jesus healed people, did he use oil? 3. I am a new Christian and am finding a hard time finding fellowship with other believers. Do you have any advice? 4. I live in Romania and am a member of the Russian Orthodox church, but I don't agree with much of their teaching. For instance, recently on Easter I heard a priest share that all humanity will be saved. But is universalism even biblical? Matthew 7:13-14, Jesus being the truth and the life, and repentance all make no difference if we all are eventually saved. What are your thoughts? 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 Michael Horton
Is There Such a Thing as Christian Universalism?
Episode 699 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. How do you witness to teenagers who are not receptive to the gospel? 2. When Jesus healed people, did he use oil? 3. I am a new Christian and am finding a hard time finding fellowship with other believers. Do you have any advice? 4. I live in Romania and am a member of the Russian Orthodox church, but I don't agree with much of their teaching. For instance, recently on Easter I heard a priest share that all humanity will be saved. But is universalism even biblical? Matthew 7:13-14, Jesus being the truth and the life, and repentance all make no difference if we all are eventually saved. What are your thoughts? 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 Michael Horton
Why Did God Create Different Ethnicities and Races?
Episode 698 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. Are Christians commanded to go to church and gather together for worship? 2. Are the promises for Old Testament Israel for Christians today? 3. Should Christians study other religions and philosophies for apologetics purposes? 4. Was the Apocrypha illegitimately removed from the canon of scripture? 5. Why did God create all the ethnicities if he knew these differences would lead to prejudice? Today's Offer REVELATION BIBLE STUDY Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Is It a Sin to Disobey Your Parents If It Means Following God?
Episode 697 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. How should we consider vows in light of Judges 11? 2. Will there be a 1,000 year reign of believers with Christ on earth? 3. There seem to be different translations of Romas 8:1, which one is correct? 4. Is it a sin to disobey your parents if it means following God? 5. Should I be concerned about false teachings be spread through contemporary worship music? 6. Is it ok if I do not pray out loud in group settings? Today's Offer REVELATION BIBLE STUDY Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources 5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE BIBLE'S FINAL BOOK