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Episode 956 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. When Jesus was born, did he have his full mental capabilities as an adult, or did he grow in knowledge and wisdom like a normal human? 2. Does the Bible address who and administer and serve the Lord's Supper? 3. Does the Bible teach us to pray the Rosary? 4. Someone asked me about Adam and Eve. I didn't know what to tell him because he asked me about neanderthals. I didn't know what to say other than what was in the Bible. What should I have said? 5. When we are in heaven, will we be able to fall like Satan did? Today's Offer Faith & Family Connection Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – Do I Have to Attend a Church to Be a Christian?

Episode 955 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Who are the branches that are cut off in John 15? 2. How can I know I am really a Christian? 3. There are churches near me that try to do healings, deliverences, and being slain in the spirit. Is this biblical? Should we be doing things the apostles did in the New Testament? I don't want to join the church if these things aren't right. 4. How do I make sure that my conversations are not consumed with politics and other philosophies? 5. Was the Holy Spirit working prior to pentecost? Today's Offer Faith & Family Connection Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Guide – 9 Ways to Know You Are Really a Christian

Episode 954 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why did Christians stop reciting historical Jewish prayers, like the Shema? 2. Who were the Nicolaitans in Revelation 2? 3. I have been studying the Bible a lot lately and I am feeling more comfortable speaking about Christ and the Bible. A problem I am struggling with is why Christianity is right and other religions are wrong. Do I need to study other religions in order to defend Christianity? 4. Does Matthew 5 prohibit me from defending myself in court? Today's Offer 7 Things You Need to Know About Heaven Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question - What are the Parables?

Episode 953 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is it ok for me to serve communion to my family around dinner? 2. Is it sinful to get a tattoo to memorialize my friend who died? 3. I have heard that when a believer sins we are separated temporarily from God. I don't think people mean we have lost our salvation when they say this, but this seems confusing and maybe unhelpful. Is the language of being separated or losing God's presence appropriate in light of the New Covenant realities we have as Christians? 4. What did Jesus mean in John 14 that the disciples could not go with him? 5. How can I know which tradition or denomination in Christianity is right? Today's Offer 7 Things You Need to Know About Heaven Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question - Why Are There So Many Denominations?

Episode 952 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Does God give people a second chance after they die? 2. What does Isaiah 45:7 mean? "I make peace and create evil" does not sit well with me. Can you explain that? 3. Does the Bible every reference something like the rapture? 4. Is speaking in tongues today the same as it was in the New Testament? 5. Can a true Christian lose their salvation? Today's Offer 7 Things You Need to Know About Heaven Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – Can I Lose My Salvation?

Episode 951 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How can Jesus be impeccable? James 1:13 says God cannot be tempted. If it was impossible for Jesus to sin and fall, does this diminish his work of keeping the law? 2. What is the biblical difference between justification, salvation, and sanctification? 3. Why do Christians believe in the trinity if Deuteronomy 6 says that God is "one"? 4. Did the trinity separate or break when Jesus died on the cross? 5. How do Protestants defend their views about communion against the Roman Catholic view? Today's Offer Captivated: Beholding the Mystery of Jesus' Death and Resurrection by Thabiti Anyabwile Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – What's the Difference Between Justification and Sanctification?

Episode 950 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. If Jesus is God, why doesn't he know the time of his return? 2. How do you know if you really want Jesus and it's not just your emotions? I am dealing with thoughts saying, "I don't want to follow Jesus or repent." Is that my heart or my flesh? Is it me being a sinner and being lost? I don't see any fruit in my life and feel unstable in my Christian walk. I believe I have a lot of head knowledge but am not sure what to do. 3. Does John 1:1 say that Jesus is God or A god? 4. How do I know if God is answering my prayers? 5. Why does the prophet Ezekiel refer to god as the "Son of Man"? Today's Offer Captivated: Beholding the Mystery of Jesus' Death and Resurrection by Thabiti Anyabwile 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 Core Question – Who Are the Prophets?

Episode 949 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What constitutes as a good prayer? 2. What is blasphemy, and if you blaspheme the Holy Spirit are you not also blaspheming the Father and the Son since they are one God? 3. I recently spoke to a man who actually said that he hits his wife to "chasten her." He seemed to be happy about it and he said, "well we are supposed to love our wives as Jesus loves the church and He chastens those He loves." That made me angry and so sad. I was shocked. I know he is misusing scripture for his purpose, maybe something is wrong with him. I simply said that if you beat your wife you are not a man or a Christian. What do you say to such a "man"? 4. My friend's husband is verbally and mentally abusive. I think the Bible speaks of adultery as being the only grounds for divorce so how can I help her? She has spoken with our pastor and he told her "remember your vows" and I do understand that, but I feel it's abuse even if it isn't physical and I'm worried for her. 5. How does the Bible define "election"? Today's Offer 7 Things You Need to Know About Heaven Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – Have I Committed the Unpardonable Sin? Core Question – What Do I Do When I've Been Hurt by the Church?

Episode 948 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. We believe that the OT saints were saved by looking forward to Christ. But were they regenerated, were they what we would call "born again"? 2. How can I put sin to death in my life? 3. Is it ever ok to use explicit language in our prayers with God? For instance, there is a Christian band called Kings Kaleidoscope and they use the f-word in one of their songs. I have heard defenses for using this language because the writer was in a time of grief after the loss of his son. I bought this for a while, until I found a YouTube video of a concert where they sang this song, and there were a lot of young people belting out the f-word. Is it okay to publicize, publish, and repeat an explicative just because it is genuine and heartfelt? 4. If you accept Christ on your deathbed, can they be truly saved? 5. Does Ezekiel teach that the sacrificial system will be renewed? 6. Why didn't the disciples notice any of Jesus's other words? Today's Offer 7 Things You Need to Know About Heaven Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – Who Are the Prophets?

Episode 947 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. In Mark 13:32-37, it says to stay awake because no one knows the day or the hour. Is the direction here a metaphor or a literal command? 2. Did Jesus ever go to hell after the resurrection, did he descend to the dead? 3. I know the Bible includes verses on how to deal with anxiety. But why is it so hard to cast our burdens to him? When I do that I still have a fear that overpowers me. I really don't like medicine, it doesn't make me feel safe. I am trying to give my life to God but I fall short. I just want to overcome my anxiety. Is there any solution? 4. I suspect my pastor of immoral behavior, what do I do? Today's Offer 7 Things You Need to Know About Heaven Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Guide – 9 Things Everyone Should Know About Depression