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Episode 752 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. In regards to the 2nd Commandment, I understand that it prohibits us from making images of God the Father. But is it wrong for us to imagine and image of God if the Bible visually describes him? 2. My sister believes in soul-sleep. I wanted to share some scriptures with her to tell her that our family members that have died are in heaven now. What are some scriptures you would point me to? 3. Over the 4th of July weekend I went to a church service where they did an American flag salute. I told my pastor about this and he said he doesn't want to include the American flag in our church services. What do you think about including flags and political statements in our church services? 4. I have noticed that Abraham often practices deceit in his life as it is recorded in Genesis. Why do you think he did this? 5. I have been a Christian all my life. I am now in my forties and I've been dealing with a long illness that has caused anxiety and depression. I've been through many tragedies and other illnesses in my life, but this has caused me to feel such an absence of God and His promises. How do I experience God's presence and the comfort of his promises without these feelings and comfort? Why does God draw himself from people for so long and let them fend for themselves? Today's Offer Core 101 - 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 THE CHURCH RELATE TO THE GOVERNMENT?

Episode 751 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why are we told in the New Testament to not eat the meat of animals who were strangled? 2. Is there any difference or preference between cremation and burial? 3. When Cain was exiled after killing Abel, who was he so afraid of hurting him? Were there other people in the world at that time? 4. I grew up in an apostolic pentecostal church but I am now going to a Bible-centered church. My question is: is it normal to experience spiritual warfare as you transition out of church traditions? 5. What are the "Days of Mercy" mentioned in the Bible? 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?

Episode 750 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Does Revelation 3:5 indicate that Jesus does blot some names out of the Book of Life? 2. My brother is in a church that says we shouldn't celebrate birthdays or holidays. What do you think of this? 3. We know that God is all knowing but how God could create so many people who ultimately will not be saved? 4. In the Gospel of John, Jesus says that he has "overcome the world." But if that is the case, why is the world such a mess? 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 HOW CAN CHRISTIANITY BE TRUE IF GOD ALLOWS EVIL AND SUFFERING?

Episode 749 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. In a previous episode someone asked about Isaiah 53 as it relates to sickness and healing. But how do we understand Matthew 8:15-16 in regards to our physical health because in that passage Jesus is quoting from Isaiah 53? 2. My wife and I were praying so that we could buy a home and we ended up closing on a home really smoothly. However, we keep uncovering more and more problems with the house now living here for 3 or 4 months. We prayed that God would prevent us from being able to buy the house if there were things wrong with it, and he didn't do that and there are a number of issues with the home. So how should we think about this house now? Is it really the blessing we prayed for? 3. If God made everything good, where did evil come from? 4. I have heard from some Christians that even though Jesus rose from the grave on Sunday that this doesn't change the day of the Sabbath. Is that true? 5. I feel as if many of today's churches give the entirety of their attention to Jesus and Jesus alone. And while I completely and fully accept Jesus' rightful and truthful claim as Divine, my question is, how are we as Christians to properly appropriate the persons of God - Father, Son & Holy Spirit - in our daily walk, particularly with regard to worship, prayer and when encountering the very presence of God? Today's Offer 9 THINGS EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT DEPRESSION 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 748 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Should Christians have pictures of the Nativity and Jesus throughout their homes? 2. Is the Equality Act a sign that the church has now entered the period of persecution? 3. I have a hard time believing the stories in the Old Testament, like Jonah and the Whale. Did those really happen? 4. I am struggling with lust. What advice can you share with me to help prevent me from falling in this area? 5. John and Paul as authors of scripture sound very boastful and bragerdly at times. John says that he is the "most loved disciple," and when Paul talks to the churches that he establishes he also sounds boastful of himself. What do you think of this? 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 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE BIBLE AND HOMOSEXUALITY HOW DOES THE CHURCH RELATE TO THE GOVERNMENT?

Episode 747 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Before I was baptized I had to take a 6 week course to make sure I knew what I was doing. Where I go to church now they do baptisms through alter calls only. Which way is right or wrong? 2. How can I convince someone that God cares about the intimate details of our lives? 3. If God knew who would and would not choose to follow him, why did he create so many people who separated from him for eternity? 4. I wonder what the Bible says about tattooing your body. Is it mentioned anywhere in the Bible? 5. My son recently left his wife because he says he is gay. I am not sure how to respond to him or view, I know there is a lot of debate about homosexuality. Do you have any advice? 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 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE BIBLE AND HOMOSEXUALITY

Episode 746 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How do you admonish those in the church who are adopting unbiblical ideas about sexuality and other things? 2. How can I pursue reconciling my relationship with my adult son? 3. Outside of the qualifications for eldership in 1 Tim 3 and Titus 1, which qualities are most important? 4. What does it mean to pray in the Spirit? 5. Can Satan read our thoughts, and is that how he tempts us? Or is it all external? 6. Why do people feel angry at God when tragedy strikes them? Doesn't he say he will "work all things together for our good"? 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 CAN GOD USE ALL THINGS FOR OUR GOOD?

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?

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?

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?