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

Episode 876 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I have not been too worried about the vaccine, but now that I am getting the vaccine I am beginning to be more concerned. I know you have said that it is not the Mark of the Beast, but can you give me Scripture as to why and how I am to know this for sure? 2. What does it mean in 2nd Corinthians 5:21 that Jesus "became sin" for us? 3. Should Christians be more involved in social issues like those who are more politically liberal? 4. Did the Father really forsake Jesus on the cross? 5. Why doesn't God just open the heaven above and show himself to everyone at once so we know he's real? Today's Offer All That's Good: Recovering the Lost Art of Discernment Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – What are the Genres of the Bible and Why Do They Matter?

Episode 875 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Can I still take communion if I smoke cigarettes? 2. I have a question about Exodus 21:20-22. What do you think about what the Bible says about slaves being someone's property? 3. Does 1 Corinthians 15 teach that our bodies will be spiritual or natural at the resurrection? 4. Should Christians refer to Jesus as 'Yeshua'? 5. What does James 5:13-16 mean and should we practice this with those who are sick? 6. Please explain the unforgivable sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. What exactly is it and why is it the only unforgivable sin? Today's Offer All That's Good: Recovering the Lost Art of Discernment Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – Does the Bible Condone Slavery?

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

Episode 873 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Someone called in recently and said that they saw Jesus in person. But Jesus sent us the Holy Spirit upon his ascension. Why would he be here and make appearances to others if he has already sent us the Holy Spirit? 2. Starting in the pandemic I saw a lot of people watch church virtually and then some of them try to take communion at home with things other than bread and wine. Does it matter what things we use when we take communion? 3. Growing up, my mother-in-law gave my wife and her sister to a man and he abused them. My wife has gotten saved and found significant healing, but her sister is still suffering immensely from her time with him. How can we minister to her? 4. In Genesis 1, what is being discussed when it talks about God separating the waters and making a firmament? 5. If Jesus had to die to atone for sin, why was it a sin for men to crucify him? Today's Offer Beginner Bible Reading Plan Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question - How Does Jesus Work Today? Rid of My Disgrace: Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault by Justin Holcomb netgrace.org - Godly Response to Abuse in Christian Environments

Episode 872 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. There is a girl at church that I would like to approach and ask out. How do I go about doing this biblically? 2. Is it true that "God loves the sinner, but hates the sin"? I'm struggling to see this distinction in Scripture. For example, in the opening verses of Malachi, God says "Esau have I hated, Jacob have I loved". Would it be more accurate to say that God hates the sinner in their sin? 3. I know Jesus was without sin, but was Mary also sinless? 4. Is humor and jokes mentioned anywhere in the Bible? I have heard that God does not like humor or jesting. Is this true? 5. Which covenants in the bible have ended and which are still in effect? 6. Will the Holy Spirit ever depart near the end times? Today's Offer Beginner Bible Reading Plan Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – What Are the Main Views of the End Times?

Episode 871 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How can God be good if he also created sin? 2. Do the Old Testament laws regarding remarriage apply to Gentiles in the church today? 3. Was the biblical canon decided at the Council of Nicaea? 4. When you say that you don't believe in the rapture, what resources do you have to support that view? 5. I was taught growing up that God only hears our prayers if we are clothed while we pray them. Can we really not pray in the shower? Today's Offer Philippians Bible Study Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources HOW CAN CHRISTIANITY BE TRUE IF GOD ALLOWS EVIL AND SUFFERING? 7 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MARRIAGE AND SEX WHAT IS PRAYER?

Episode 870 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Don't we all have our own type of theology? Why is theology spoken of as one person's view on the Bible? 2. The Bible says that we won't be given in marriage in heaven, but Christ has his bride, the church, in heaven. How is this not contradictory? 3. What should we do if we sense that our pastor has Covert Narcissist Personality Disorder? We're concerned for him and his young family, but we have several members leaving our church and refusing to serve on committees and council with him. 4. Why aren't churches today keeping the sabbath on Saturday anymore? 5. What is "The Great Delusion" mentioned in 2 Thessalonians? 6. In 2 Chronicles 7 it says that God will heal his people's land if they seek his face. However, in Daniel and Revelation it speaks about devastating things that must happen in order for prophecy to be fulfilled. How do we reconcile these ideas? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse by Chuck DeGroat Core Question - Why Did the Sabbath Day Change to Sunday? Core Question - What Are the Main Views of the End Times?

Episode 869 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What do you think about the Azusa St. Revivals and how those events impacted the modern church today? 2. I was formerly brought up in the Prosperity Gospel and the Word of Faith movement. In these movements they claimed that God never wants us to be sick and that we have the power to rebuke sickness. Now that I am out of that movement I am wondering do I pray for healing from sickness in a biblical way? 3. I am a backslidden Christian and want to get plugged back into the church, but my wife is not interested in going back to church. What should I do? 4. There is a bishop in my denomination who is gay. The congregation that I attend does not affirm this practice and preaches the gospel, but because the denomination is compromising in this way, should I leave the church? 5. What is the teaching of Sola Scriptura? Today's Offer Core Kit Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources 10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible and Homosexuality

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