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Episode 952 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Does God give people a second chance after they die? 2. What does Isaiah 45:7 mean? "I make peace and create evil" does not sit well with me. Can you explain that? 3. Does the Bible every reference something like the rapture? 4. Is speaking in tongues today the same as it was in the New Testament? 5. Can a true Christian lose their salvation? Today's Offer 7 Things You Need to Know About Heaven 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 – Can I Lose My Salvation?

Episode 951 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How can Jesus be impeccable? James 1:13 says God cannot be tempted. If it was impossible for Jesus to sin and fall, does this diminish his work of keeping the law? 2. What is the biblical difference between justification, salvation, and sanctification? 3. Why do Christians believe in the trinity if Deuteronomy 6 says that God is "one"? 4. Did the trinity separate or break when Jesus died on the cross? 5. How do Protestants defend their views about communion against the Roman Catholic view? Today's Offer Captivated: Beholding the Mystery of Jesus' Death and Resurrection by Thabiti Anyabwile 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 950 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. If Jesus is God, why doesn't he know the time of his return? 2. How do you know if you really want Jesus and it's not just your emotions? I am dealing with thoughts saying, "I don't want to follow Jesus or repent." Is that my heart or my flesh? Is it me being a sinner and being lost? I don't see any fruit in my life and feel unstable in my Christian walk. I believe I have a lot of head knowledge but am not sure what to do. 3. Does John 1:1 say that Jesus is God or A god? 4. How do I know if God is answering my prayers? 5. Why does the prophet Ezekiel refer to god as the "Son of Man"? Today's Offer Captivated: Beholding the Mystery of Jesus' Death and Resurrection by Thabiti Anyabwile 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 Michael Horton Core Question – Who Are the Prophets?

Episode 949 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What constitutes as a good prayer? 2. What is blasphemy, and if you blaspheme the Holy Spirit are you not also blaspheming the Father and the Son since they are one God? 3. I recently spoke to a man who actually said that he hits his wife to "chasten her." He seemed to be happy about it and he said, "well we are supposed to love our wives as Jesus loves the church and He chastens those He loves." That made me angry and so sad. I was shocked. I know he is misusing scripture for his purpose, maybe something is wrong with him. I simply said that if you beat your wife you are not a man or a Christian. What do you say to such a "man"? 4. My friend's husband is verbally and mentally abusive. I think the Bible speaks of adultery as being the only grounds for divorce so how can I help her? She has spoken with our pastor and he told her "remember your vows" and I do understand that, but I feel it's abuse even if it isn't physical and I'm worried for her. 5. How does the Bible define "election"? Today's Offer 7 Things You Need to Know About Heaven 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 – Have I Committed the Unpardonable Sin? Core Question – What Do I Do When I've Been Hurt by the Church?

Episode 948 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. We believe that the OT saints were saved by looking forward to Christ. But were they regenerated, were they what we would call "born again"? 2. How can I put sin to death in my life? 3. Is it ever ok to use explicit language in our prayers with God? For instance, there is a Christian band called Kings Kaleidoscope and they use the f-word in one of their songs. I have heard defenses for using this language because the writer was in a time of grief after the loss of his son. I bought this for a while, until I found a YouTube video of a concert where they sang this song, and there were a lot of young people belting out the f-word. Is it okay to publicize, publish, and repeat an explicative just because it is genuine and heartfelt? 4. If you accept Christ on your deathbed, can they be truly saved? 5. Does Ezekiel teach that the sacrificial system will be renewed? 6. Why didn't the disciples notice any of Jesus's other words? Today's Offer 7 Things You Need to Know About Heaven 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 – Who Are the Prophets?

Episode 947 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. In Mark 13:32-37, it says to stay awake because no one knows the day or the hour. Is the direction here a metaphor or a literal command? 2. Did Jesus ever go to hell after the resurrection, did he descend to the dead? 3. I know the Bible includes verses on how to deal with anxiety. But why is it so hard to cast our burdens to him? When I do that I still have a fear that overpowers me. I really don't like medicine, it doesn't make me feel safe. I am trying to give my life to God but I fall short. I just want to overcome my anxiety. Is there any solution? 4. I suspect my pastor of immoral behavior, what do I do? Today's Offer 7 Things You Need to Know About Heaven 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 Depression

Episode 946 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Did Jesus's crucifixion actually take place on Thursday? 2. One of my favorite hymns is "How Deep the Father's Love For Us," but I recently heard that the line in it that says "the Father turned his face away" is controversial to some. What is your view on that? 3. How can I make sure that I'm interpreting the Bible correctly? 4. How can I build my faith up? 5. Is doctrine worth debating about with other Christians? Today's Offer Captivated: Beholding the Mystery of Jesus' Death and Resurrection by Thabiti Anyabwile 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 Did the Sabbath Day Change to Sunday? Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton

Episode 945 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why do we still use the name "Easter" instead of Resurrection Day, and why don't Christians celebrate the biblical feast days today? 2. What does the Apostle's Creed mean when it says Jesus "descended into hell"? 3. What does Ecclesiastes 3 mean when it says that God "put eternity into man's heart"? 4. I'm raising young kids and I wonder how I can help them distinguish between the truth of the miracle of the resurrection and fairytales that they also read about every day? 5. Is there anything special I should be doing to prepare for Easter? Today's Offer Captivated: Beholding the Mystery of Jesus' Death and Resurrection by Thabiti Anyabwile 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 Did the Sabbath Day Change to Sunday?

Episode 944 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What does God do in baptism? 2. Is there a difference between hades and hell mentioned in the Bible? 3. My husband and I strongly disagree on how to or how to not participate in the cultural traditions of Christmas and Easter as a family (i.e. Santa and the Easter bunny.) How should I address this? We want to be on the same page, especially since we are new parents, but neither of us can convince the other that their point of view is correct. 4. Can I have assurance of salvation if I struggle with sin? I am wrestling through the various views of Lordship Salvation and Antinomians about how we can have assurance. Today's Offer Captivated: Beholding the Mystery of Jesus' Death and Resurrection by Thabiti Anyabwile 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? Core Question – Why Do You Talk About the Difference Between Law and Gospel?

Episode 943 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How should I pray for the elderly who are nearing the end of life? 2. How will we recognize the antichrist? My friend has bought into a lot of conspiracy theories about how Bill Gates is the antichrist, what can I say to him? 3. What should I do when my pastor loses focus on the story of Easter? 4. What is the rapture? 5. Was Jesus omnipotent as a baby? Today's Offer Captivated: Beholding the Mystery of Jesus' Death and Resurrection by Thabiti Anyabwile 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? Core Question – How Do I Choose a Church?