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Episode 812 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. My boyfriend asked me, "what is the proof that you know that you have the Holy Spirit"? My answer was that you have a helper that equips you to interpret the Bible. But I am not 100% sure about this. Is there a better way to know if you have the Holy Spirit? 2. With Halloween approaching, what does the Bible say about Halloween and how a person should handle their little ones around such an occasion? 3. I have heard people say that the Mark of the Beast is spiritual, not physical. If that's the case, how could it be used for buying or selling, as Revelation says, if it is not physical? 4. Do saints in heaven see what is going down on earth? 5. I wanted to know, is it possible for someone to separate after they've been together for so long because they don't agree with the other person's views on Christianity? Should I be with someone who is more godly? Today's Offer The Screwtape Letters Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – Can I Lose My Salvation? Core Question – What Are the Main Views of the End Times?

Episode 812 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. When we die are we conscious that we are in heaven, or are we unconscious until the resurrection? 2. Is being slain in the spirit biblical? 3. My mom is a Roman Catholic and has been trying to follow every prescription of that tradition. I am curious what your take on this is. I am sure she is saved. But what do you think of someone following these practices who is trying to get into heaven? 4. My son is an adult who is living at home and he sometimes stays the night at his girlfriend's house. We don't want to create a rift in our relationship with him, or have him think we're overstepping our bounds as parents, but what should we do in this situation? 5. Do the Desert Mothers and Fathers have any place in our Protestant theology? I have heard them spoken of recently by Catholics and evangelicals. 6. Can God not go where he is not invited? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Dr. Michael Horton

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

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

Episode 808 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What does Revelation 5:6 mean? 2. What is true faith, how do you know if you are a fan or a follower of Jesus? 3. In Matthew 14, what is the significance John the Baptist and his interaction with Herod? 4. How should we pray and minister to those who are near death? 5. Do Christians help to usher in Christ's return? Today's Offer 9 FAQs About Angels and Demons Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Revelation Bible Study Core Question – How Does Jesus Work Today? Core Question – How Does the Church Relate to the Government?

Episode 807 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. My family member was in the Freemasons. Is this secret society incompatible with Christianity? 2. In 2 Timothy 2 and Titus 3:9, Paul address quarrelling in the church. When we are fellowshiping with people of different theological views, for instance someone who venerates and worships Mary, is this a matter of salvation? The Bible also speaks of not arguing over lesser matters. Is this like those lesser cases of ideas? 3. Why don't pastors today focus on the Jewish origins of Jesus? 4. Where does Jesus say that faith is required in him for salvation? 5. If you don't practice the gift of tongues, do you think that those who have the gift of tongues are in error? 6. In a "government of the people, by the people and for the people" what guilt attaches to the people for the sins of the government? Today's Offer 9 FAQs About Angels and Demons Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Does Jesus Work Today? Core Question – How Does the Church Relate to the Government?

Episode 806 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Can the Holy Spirit leave us? 2. Did those who were in the flood in Genesis have a chance to repent? 3. Why aren't churches preaching the true gospel of Paul and instead are preaching things from the other apostles? 4. What is your position on open or closed communion? 5. Should we bother tithing to churches that are large and wealthy? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Dr. Michael Horton

Episode 805 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Don't we all have our own type of theology? Why is theology spoken of as one person's view on the Bible? 2. The Bible says that we won't be given in marriage in heaven, but Christ has his bride, the church, in heaven. How is this not contradictory? 3. What should we do if we sense that our pastor has Covert Narcissist Personality Disorder? We're concerned for him and his young family, but we have several members leaving our church and refusing to serve on committees and council with him. 4. Why aren't churches today keeping the sabbath on Saturday anymore? 5. What is "The Great Delusion" mentioned in 2 Thessalonians? 6. In 2 Chronicles 7 it says that God will heal his people's land if they seek his face. However, in Daniel and Revelation it speaks about devastating things that must happen in order for prophecy to be fulfilled. How do we reconcile these ideas? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse by Chuck DeGroat Core Question – Why Did the Sabbath Day Change to Sunday? Core Question – What Are the Main Views of the End Times?

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

Episode 803 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What does Paul means in Romans 12 when he talks about our bodies being a "holy" and "living" sacrifice? 2. I was reminded that in the Old Testament that God said that he will curse Israel with rulers who are like children. I wondered where this was, because I think we are living it. 3. If someone acknowledges that Christ rose from the dead, does that mean that they are truly a Christian? 4. Is sickness a sign that God is displeased with me? 5. How can a prodigal feel reconnected with God? Today's Offer Core Coffee Mugs Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255 Core Question – How Can I Share My Faith? Core Question – How Do I Live the Christian Life? Core Question – Can I Lose My Salvation?