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Episode 990 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What Does 1 Corinthians 6:3 mean when it says that we will "judge angels"? 2. My wife and I are at the age where we are preparing our wills and we are struggling as to where to draw the line in the sand between God's sovereignty over life and death and the state legally allowing itself to choose when we die. We have considered Ecclesiastes 8:8, Job 30:23, and other scriptures and would appreciate your Biblical advice on this matter. 3. Does Proverbs 26:4-5 teach that we should avoid or confront fools? 4. What does Revelation 13:15 mean? 5. Can a Christian pay tithe through service rather than through giving financially? Today's Offer Faith & Family Collection 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 Bioethics and the Christian Life: A Guide to Making Difficult Decisions by David VanDrunen Core Question – How Do I Live the Christian Life?

Episode 989 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How should I approach Christians who disagree with me about abortion? 2. If salvation is a gift, what role do works play in the Christian life? 3. My husband and I have a question about the worship music from Bethel, Elevation Church, & Hillsong, but mostly worship music that comes from churches that preach false teachings like health and wealth prosperity teachings. As we moved from the big church we were attending and are now looking for another church that is one thing we have been convicted on, should we be concerned if a church plays songs from these churches? What should we look for in worship? 4. What does it mean to fear God? Today's Offer 5 Themes to Help You Understand the Bible 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 Choose a Church? Core Question – Why Do You Talk About the Difference Between Law and Gospel?

Episode 988 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Should I be concerned if my mom believes in purgatory? 2. How can I lovingly engage my friend about the false teaching he believes? 3. Does 1 Timothy 6:16 teach that no human will ever see the Father? I wanted to know if we will only see Jesus and not the Father in heaven. 4. Are Elders necessary or can a pastor make all of the decisions in the church alone? 5. What do the Psalms mean being saying we should, "meditate on God's word day and night"? Today's Offer 5 Themes to Help You Understand the Bible 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 Choose a Church?

Episode 987 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Can we pray for God to punish those in government who are hurting citizens? 2. Do 1 Timothy 3:4 and Titus 1:6 prohibit men without children from serving as elders? 3. Is missionary dating ok if the person believes in a "higher power"? 4. What does Romans 9 teach about election? Today's Offer 5 Themes to Help You Understand the Bible 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 Guide – 8 Things Everyone Should Know About Church

Episode 986 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How do you deal with bad thoughts? In a previous show, I have heard you say that we should run from temptation. How do you set your mind on something else, or flee from your own thoughts? How can you run away from temptations that are recurring thoughts? 2. I believe in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, but how do I know if I have received the Holy Spirit? 3. My employer is pushing for "pride" flag stickers to be placed on all town vehicles. I drive a town vehicle. How do I appropriately and respectfully refuse to comply? 4. When are our names written in the Book of Life? 5. Can Christians become prophets today? 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 Core Guide – 10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible and Homosexuality

Episode 985 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Should we treat nominal Christians as unbelievers or as members of the body? 2. Is requiring the King James translation only a form of legalism? 3. What does "faith without works is dead" mean? I've also heard some people interpret this as meaning that your faith in Jesus Christ isn't useful to anyone if you don't have works. I believe that we are saved by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ and I'm confused about how "faith without works is dead" fits into that. 4. Can Christians join fraternal lodges that have secret rituals and rites? 5. How do we engage with those who say they're Christians but live ungodly lives? 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 Core Question – What's the Difference Between Justification and Sanctification?

Episode 984 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is it OK to date someone who practices a different religion? 2. Does 2 Thessalonians 3:6 say that I have to cut ties with my child who's living in sin? 3. You seem to struggle trying to answer tough questions with straight forward answers. I wish you would be more blunt. 4. What verses do you suggest for someone who deals with chronic illness? 5. How should we reconcile the doctrine of the Trinity with the Shema: 'Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one' (Deuteronomy 6:4)? Today's Offer Faith & Family Connection 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 Guide – 7 Things You Need to Know About Marriage and Sex

Episode 983 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Whenever my family members "get saved" they think they can live however they want. Is this antinomianism? 2. What does it mean that Jesus is the "Son of God"? 3. Do you have any encouraging verses for parents? I worry a lot for my kids and try to protect them but they are surrounded by different ideologies and I feel very overwhelmed. 4. Can a church's liturgy be too conservative? 5. What do you think about the Greek Orthodox church? Today's Offer Faith & Family Connection 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 982 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Are we in the end times because of everything going on in the world and because of the war in Ukraine? 2. What does 1 Timothy 2:15 mean? Does it imply that women who are mothers have a different kind of salvation than those who don't? 3. How do I know if Jesus died for the forgiveness of my own sins? 4. I went through a Bible study that said that women are supposed to be supporters and teachers but not pastors. I currently have a married couple that are the pastors of my church. What do you think of that? 5. My friend visited my church and afterwards expressed some criticisms of the service. He said we need to be modeling our services after pentecost. I am wondering if you agree with that or if that view is really biblical? Today's Offer Faith & Family Connection 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 Guide – 9 Things Everyone Should Know About Worship Core Guide – 8 Things Everyone Should Know About Church

Episode 981 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. In John 1, John said, "behold the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world." I know election is true, but this seems to be describing the whole world, as in everyone in the world. What do you think? 2. How does God discipline us when we sin? 3. I am wrestling with the verse that says the Lord "hardened Pharaoh's heart." This seems to contradict free will. What do you think? 4. What does Revelation 12:13-17 mean? 5. Did David lose the Holy Spirit in Psalm 51? Can we lose the Holy Spirit? Today's Offer Parables of King Jesus – 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 Core Question – How Can Christianity Be True if God Allows Evil and Suffering?