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Episode 722 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. If I still sin, am I truly repentant? 2. What was the purpose of God's threat to Moses's life in Exodus 24? 3. How do we know that all of the New Testament epistles are God's inspired word? 4. I was told by a 'reformed' theonomist that the fact that I am a Mexican man and am married to a white woman-with whom I have a son, makes for a big problem. It seems like he was advocating for racial purity. He called his beliefs biblical and historical. What do the scriptures say about interracial marriage between two believers? 5. Do our souls also die when we die, or do they go on to be with the Lord between our death and the resurrection? Today's Offer 10 Verses to Memorize as a Family This Summer 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 Heaven

Episode 721 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com I called in a few days ago to ask you about if Christians should give money to homeless people. I wanted to let you know that I took your advice and I bought multiple gift cards to hand out to different people who are homeless. I really appreciate your work and ministry—thank you! On a previous program you said that when believers die, they are immediately in the presence of God. So why does the Roman Catholic church teach that there is such a thing as purgatory? How did Jesus take our punishment on to himself if our punishment is eternal separation from God? Also, how could Jesus be eternally separated from God when he in fact is God or the second person of God's triune nature? God could have made the entire world good instead of having evil in it. In your thoughts, why do you think that is? How does one differentiate between essential doctrines, doctrines of lesser importance, and traditions, which can be very helpful but lack biblical authority? Today's Offer Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian in Community by Dietrich Bonhoeffer 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 720 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. Is there a correlation between the scapegoat going to Azazel in Leviticus 16 and Jesus? Or is that too much of a stretch to connect those things? 2. Does the Bible teach that we are assigned guardian angels? 3. Is "Jesus" the real name if the Messiah? 4. What does it mean that Jesus came to "divide" and "not bring peace"? 5. I have a question from Revelation 6:2 about the man that comes on a white horse wearing a crown and carrying a bow. I have heard that "crown" in Latin means "Corona" and "bow" in Greek means toxin, and I'm just curious if this could be the coronavirus? 6. With so many megachurches spending money on their facilities, is it wrong to skip tithing and donate to missional ministries instead? Today's Offer Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian in Community by Dietrich Bonhoeffer 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 719 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. I am a new Christian and recognize that women are not qualified to be pastors. But how do we talk to family members who are female pastors and do so lovingly and biblically? 2. When we die, do we go immediately to heaven or do we wait in some kind of soul sleep until Jesus returns? 3. Does 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 teach that we can lose our salvation? I have done many things that I regret and this passage troubles me. 4. Where exactly does the Bible state that women should not hold the office of pastor? 5. 1 Corinthians 15:29 says, "Otherwise, what do people mean by being baptized on behalf of the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized on their behalf?" Is Paul saying we should get baptized for the dead, what does this mean? 6. Why is Jesus's pronouns capitalized and God's pronouns in the Bible in lowercase? Today's Offer Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian in Community by Dietrich Bonhoeffer 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 HEAVEN

Episode 718 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. If what we deserve is eternity in hell, how does Jesus's payment on the cross cover our debt to God since he did not spend eternity in hell? 2. If we are rewarded in heaven, does that mean some will receive more rewards than others and that there will be different levels for believers in heaven? 3. How do you go about counseling people in your church? 4. Before someone has faith in Jesus, do they first need to acknowledge that they are a sinner and have broken God's law? Or can someone just hear about Jesus, have faith in him, and figure out the part where they're sinners later? 5. Can you explain what Acts 2:38 means? Does it mean that we cannot be saved unless we have been baptized? Today's Offer Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian in Community by Dietrich Bonhoeffer 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.

Episode 717 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. How do we make sense of John's vision of Jesus in Revelation 1? 2. Is Jesus still living among us today? 3. Recently my wife and I were talking about Christ on the cross and how he said to the thief that, "today you will be with me in paradise" (Luke 23). But then in John 20 Jesus says to Mary, "don't touch me yet because I have not ascended to the Father." How do these work together with the apparent conflict? 4. I used to be very charismatic but am not anymore. With that, how do I understand the spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 12? 5. The nearest school within 30 miles of where I live has "Demons" as their school mascot. I have kept my kids out of school because of this; yet I feel guilty because they are not getting the socialization they need. I've been praying about this and I'm not sure what God wants me to do. So I would like to speak to another fellow in Christ who can give me some guidance. 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 WORKBOOK) REVELATION BIBLE STUDY

Episode 716 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. What is theological liberalism? 2. Is God's love conditional in some way? 3. How are those with mental illness judged? 4. Why is Bartimaeus, the blind man the Jesus heals, named in the Gospels and other people Jesus healed not named? Is there some special about Bartimaeus? 5. In Genesis 32 it says that Jacob was wrestling with God and saw his face, but in John chapter 1 it says no one has seen the face of God but Jesus. How do you make sense of that? 6. Why isn't David's practice of polygamy condemned in the Bible? Today's Offer CHRIST AND CALAMITY: GRACE AND GRATITUDE IN THE DARKEST VALLEY 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 WORKBOOK)

Episode 715 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. Where can we read the original texts of scripture? 2. Should Christians support Israel in modern military conflicts? 3. What is replacement theology? 4. Are there scriptures that speak to losing a child and adoption? 5. What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit? Does it mean we have to speak in tongues? 6. What are your suggestions for staying connected to faith, when you are unable to attend church services? I made some horrible mistakes and disqualified myself from ministry several years ago, and now several churches have told me I am not a good match or too risky to have me in their fellowship. Today's Offer CHRIST AND CALAMITY: GRACE AND GRATITUDE IN THE DARKEST VALLEY 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 EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT REPENTANCE

Episode 714 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. What does it mean to live in a "fallen" world? 2. How can we understand the relationship between predestination and free will? 3. Should Christians tithe from all forms of income? 4. In Galatians 5:24, Paul says that, "those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires." How do we crucify the flesh with its passions and desires? 5. Is Jesus the same as the Father? 6. If John is the best of the prophets, why is it that the least in the kingdom of heaven are greater than him? Today's Offer 9 THINGS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT WORSHIP 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 713 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. Can we accidentally blaspheme against the Holy Spirit? 2. In Matthew 16:27, it speaks about rewards being given to those in heaven according to what they've done. How does this relate to the truth that we are not saved by our good works? 3. Is the second commandment violated even if images of Jesus are used in children's books or on pieces of art? 4. What are soul ties and are they mentioned in the bible? I see Christian influencers and pastors warn against sex outside of marriage by using this concept. I don't see them in the bible anywhere, are they real? Should we be weary of them? 5. What should the church's posture be to immigrants and refugees? Today's Offer 9 THINGS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT WORSHIP 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?