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Episode 792 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What does Hebrews 10:26 mean? Does it mean that we can resist God and he lets us have our way? 2. I'm just struggling with the parts of the Old Testament where it's said God is talking directly to someone and there are no eye witnesses. And God tells us not to be jealous, but then tells Moses that he's a jealous God. Jesus is so loving but God seems so harsh. I still believe in God and Jesus, but I need to figure out a way to reconcile my faith in the Old Testament scripture. 3. What will prevent people from sinning in the new creation? 4. Who decided which books are in the Bible? 5. How do I continue to love a difficult or "toxic" family member? Today's Offer 7 Things Everyone Should Know About Repentance Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources WHAT ARE THE MAIN VIEWS OF THE END TIMES?

Episode 791 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Did God command genocide in the Old Testament? 2. My brother-in-law says he believes it's unfair that all the people who died before Jesus was born didn't have a chance for salvation. I know there are old testament people who are in heaven but I don't know how to answer him. 3. Is Jesus the true passover lamb? 4. What does 1 Corinthians 7:39 mean when it talks about remarriage? 5. Is the makeup of man a dualism of body and soul? Or are the body and soul one and the same? I ask this question because I would like to know how best to help my dad who has various mental illnesses diagnosed by his doctor (he has PTSD, bipolar disorder, and OCD). Should my dad take just take medication or does he need to repent, or both? What is the relationship between his body or mind and his spiritual side? 6. What happens to the souls of unbelievers immediately after death? Today's Offer Jonah Bible Study Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources 7 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MARRIAGE AND SEX

Episode 790 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What is the rapture? 2. The Bible says that if people remarry that it's adultery, but the church seems to welcome remarried couples all of the time as if it's not a big deal. But the church would never welcome a homosexual couple. Isn't that hypocritical? My best friend is gay and I am not sure he would ever be welcome in a church. What is a gay person's place in the church community? 3. Galatians 5 speaks of the Fruit of the Spirit, but I see unbelievers also display some of these fruits in some way. So what separates a Christian and an unbeliever when they can both exhibit this kind of behavior? 4. I don't want to judge others for speaking in tongues, but what is your view on this spiritual gift? 5. What does Jesus mean in John 6 when he says we must eat his body and drink his blood? Today's Offer Jonah Bible Study Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Revelation Bible Study

Episode 789 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. When Christ was tempted, it says that he was "led up to the high place." Was he physically taken to a high place to look at the kingdoms of the world? 2. In 2 Peter 2:4, he talks about fallen angels being locked up until the final judgment. What does Peter mean by that? 3. Why are teachings about the rapture and the end times so confusing? 4. In my Bible study someone brought up the idea of Calvinism and predestination. What do you think of these things? 5. Over the past 18 months I went through an extreme amount of physical and emotional pain. So much so that when I read about the sufferings of Christ I think that I suffered worse than he did. I know this isn't right and could be a demonic attack. But it is really frustrating my connection with God. Could you talk about Christ's suffering and help remind me of how insignificant my suffering is in comparison? Today's Offer Jonah Bible Study Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Revelation Bible Study

Episode 788 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I was reading my Bible and I am wondering why the books are not listed in alphabetical order. Why are the books ordered the way they are, because they're not easy to find? 2. My mother was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness and doesn't have much time to live. She is very close to my young son. We have never experienced anything like this before, I am not sure how to even tell him that Nana will not be with us anymore. What should I say or do? 3. To what extent do I have to forgive someone? 4. My husband left me and remarried. If I get remarried am I committing adultery? 5. Should I leave a church if it only talks about politics instead of the gospel? 6. My wife has a hard time believing that the Bible is God's word. I'm always hearing that the Bible is the Word of God, but I know that the Bible was also written by man. How do I make sense of these two points? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources HOW CAN CHRISTIANITY BE TRUE IF GOD ALLOWS EVIL AND SUFFERING?

Episode 787 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Are the days in Genesis 1 literal 24-hour days? 2. What are the "skins" given to Adam and Eve in Genesis 3? 3. My daughter's wedding is being officiated by a gay man. I am struggling with this and think I may not be able to attend the wedding. What should I do? 4. What is the best way to correct your pastor when he is not expounding a passage correctly? 5. How do you reconcile Proverbs 16:7 and 2 Timothy 3? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources How to Read the Bible (Bible Study)

Episode 786 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. A family member is really into Q'Anon and conspiracy theories. I tried to tell her the truth but she's very combative, so I chose not to continue responding, even though she is mixing a lot of these theories and ideas with Scripture and even the identity of Jesus and his mission. Should I just delete these kinds of people from my social media feeds even though they are my family members? 2. How do we deal with family members who are emotionally abusive? 3. There is a lot of division and disagreement over issues like masks and vaccines, but very little of it has to do with the Bible and doctrines. Why is the church so caught up in these kinds of things? Today's Offer Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Dr. Michael Horton Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Recovering Our Sanity: How the Fear of God Conquers the Fears that Divide Us by Dr. Michael Horton

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

Episode 784 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I have a very difficult time accepting God's forgiveness. How do I do this? 2. Do you think people on the earth who get raptured are going to be put on the new earth, and do you think that they'll be responsible for repopulating the new earth? 3. Why should we even evangelize if God has already chosen who will be saved? 4. Should we only rely on God to heal us or should we pursue healing through other means? 5. What should Christians do in retirement? 6. Should Christians refrain from taking CBD oil? Today's Offer 6 WAYS TO HELP YOUR KIDS AS THEY GO BACK TO SCHOOL Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JUSTIFICATION AND SANCTIFICATION?

Episode 783 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Psalm 139 says I am "wonderfully and fearfully made." What does it mean when it says, "fearfully made"? 2. Which parts of evolutionary theories are compatible with Christianity? 3. Why would God kill his own son? If he is all powerful, why would he kill his own son? I don't understand that. 4. My ex-wife and I plan to be remarried but we are also currently living together. Are we sinning by doing this? 5. When did B.C. switch to A.D. and what do they mean? 6. What does the Bible say about profanity and cursing? 7. Has the church replaced Israel? Today's Offer 6 WAYS TO HELP YOUR KIDS AS THEY GO BACK TO SCHOOL Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources REVELATION BIBLE STUDY