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Episode 712 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. A question about Isaiah 37:36 2. In 1 Kings 17, where Elijah meets the poor woman with the dying son, were these circumstances in her life tests of her faith? 3. Do laws in the Old Testament concerning theft still apply to us today? 4. In light of Romans 13, who qualifies as a "governing authority" today? 5. I go to a great church but there are singles my age. Is it OK to go to other churches to seek out singles groups? Is singleness an affliction for those who have the desire to be married? 6. I find myself struggling with the same sin over and over again. What should I do? 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 HOW DO CHRISTIANS RELATE TO THE LAW? HOW DOES THE CHURCH RELATE TO THE GOVERNMENT?

Episode 711 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. Are home churches biblical? 2. What is the meaning and significance of Jesus being raised from the dead? 3. Our church is receiving a new pastor, how should our church handle this transition? 4. How should I study the book of Revelation in the Bible? 5. Who was it that called out to the Lord in Sodom in Genesis 19? 6. My extended family members started a church. My family and I were excited to begin attending but it seems as if the focus is always to grow in size rather than shepherd the people who are already there. We are about to leave because we don't feel spiritually nourished. What do we do? 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 DO I DO WHEN I'VE BEEN HURT BY THE CHURCH? 5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE BIBLE'S FINAL BOOK REVELATION BIBLE STUDY

Episode 710 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. In the Old Testament, sometimes the word "everlasting" is used to describe laws given to Israel. Therefore, some Messianic Jews say we should keep these laws. Why is the word "everlasting" used to describe these ordinances? 2. Is the 1,000 year reign of Christ on earth literal, or is this describing the church age? 3. I am a part of a church where the pastor came out and said that he had an affair. Is there a biblical method on how to proceed? If he comes back to pastoring how long should he wait before he re-enters the ministry? 4. Must I be formally ordained in order to pastor a church or plant a church? 5. The Bible says that Jesus is a the right hand of the Father, so does that mean that there are two different gods? 6. Should communion, the Lord's Supper, be open to anyone visiting the church or should it be closed for members only? 7. I had a pastor say we shouldn't label ourselves as sinners but saint. What are your thoughts on this? 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 WHY DO YOU TALK ABOUT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LAW AND GOSPEL? 5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE BIBLE'S FINAL BOOK REVELATION BIBLE STUDY

Episode 709 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. How should we interpret Revelation 12:7-9? 2. What does Galatians 6:4-5 mean? 3. Is Michael the Archangel actually Jesus? 4. Does Israel need to rebuild the temple or would this be a denial of the way God wants to be worshipped now that Jesus has come? 5. Will some Christians be outside the gates of heaven? Today's Offer Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund 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 5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE BIBLE'S FINAL BOOK REVELATION BIBLE STUDY

Episode 708 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. How do you prepare sermons and Bible teachings? 2. What is the proper understanding of Romans 8:1? 3. In light of the story of the thief on the cross, why shouldn't we wait to the end of our lives to convert? 4. There have been several recent reports of UFO sightings by both civilians & military officers. Is there any mention of extraterrestrial life in scripture? To my knowledge, the answer is not readily found in scripture, which causes me anxiety. 5. Should Christians give money to homeless people if they suspect it to be used sinfully? Today's Offer Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund 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 707 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. How was Jesus proving the truth of the resurrection in Matthew 22? 2. What is the Christian response to my spouse leaving me? 3. Are Christians still required to keep Old Testament dietary laws? 4. Is there a quick and clear definition of the gospel? I feel like I get a different answer depending on what church or Christian I ask. 5. How do we respond to pastoral moral failure? Today's Offer Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund 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 706 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. What should Christians know about Freemasonry? 2. How do we build trust in Christian leaders again after so many high profile Christian figures have been caught in scandals? 3. When will we receive our glorified bodies? 4. In 2 Corinthians 10:5-6, the latter part of the verse talks about punishing "all disobedience." What does that mean? 5. Is schizophrenia a kind of demonic possession or is it purely a mental disorder? 6. I have in the past asked a Mormon friend to pray for me or others that are on my heart. I don't believe LDS Scriptures are from God or that my friend believes in the triune God. But he believes he is praying to God. Where do his prayers go? Are they powerless? Today's Offer Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund 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 5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE BIBLE'S FINAL BOOK REVELATION BIBLE STUDY

Episode 705 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. How can someone be a Christian and still be so unforgiving and cruel? Can they be afflicted demonically as well as have the Holy Spirit within them? 2. Does the fact that I sometimes doubt that God has forgiven me mean I'm not really saved? 3. Which doctrines are primary and which ones are secondary? 4. Did God create Satan good, as an angel, or did he make him already evil? 5. How will Christians be judged if we are already justified? 6. Why do we worship on Sunday instead of Saturday? Today's Offer Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund 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 704 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. I understand that it is preferable for the men to preach, but in my church no men are actually interested in speaking up. That is what I am wrestling with. What should I do? 2. Who is the "Bright and Morning Star" referring to in the Bible? 3. Can you explain a simplified idea of predestination vs. responsibility and our choice? I know that God is sovereign, but the Bible also says that 'if you believe and confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, then you will be saved.' Can you help clarify this? 4. My friend is currently in seminary and our church hopes to partner with her once she is done with her studies to so that she can be a biblical counselor at the church. However, I recently heard an argument against this saying that women cannot counsel a man because of what Paul says in 1 Timothy 2. So, can women serve as biblical counselors in the church and counsel men, or is this unbiblical? 5. It feels as if my family is under a curse. Misfortunes and countless other ailments continue to plague us, what should I do? Today's Offer Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund 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 703 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. Where should I go in the Bible to address alcoholism? 2. Is it a sin to be cremated? 3. Does the New Testament say that we do not need the laws of the Old Testament? 4. I recently saw that one of the biggest churches in America ordained 3 women to pastoral ministry. This is the first time the church has done this. Did the church leaders just change their mind, or do you think this is a practice that more churches should begin doing? 5. Can we donate our bodies to science when we die? 6. Augustine and Luther taught God regenerates via water baptism, and that regeneration can be lost. Is this true? 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 HOW DO CHRISTIANS RELATE TO THE LAW? WHY YOU DON'T HAVE TO OBEY ALL THE RULES IN THE BIBLE