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Episode 864 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I am seeking God's will for my life. I am looking through the Scriptures to look for confirmation for what to do with my life. Can you help me with that? 2. I just got out of the military and have relocated into my in-laws home. How can I minister and witness to them during this time? 3. I have heard that Jesus was never born on December 25th. If that is right, then why do we celebrate Christmas on this day? 4. What is your view on the Calvinist and Arminian debate? 5. Is Seventh-Day Adventism a cult? Today's Offer Philippians 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 - Why Did the Sabbath Day Change to Sunday? Core Question - How Do I Live the Christian Life?

Episode 862 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I have heard it said that because Eve was deceived in Eden and not Adam, men should be pastors and not women. Is that right? 2. Someone brought to my attention that Christmas is a pagan holiday. Are we as Christians adhering to pagan practices when we celebrate Christmas? 3. What is the relationship between repentance and confession? 4. Does Isaiah 30:21 confirm that we should hearing from God audibly? 5. I am really struggling with understanding how to deal with a particular situation, would love some help. A bunch of friends and I are planning on going on a trip this next summer and we are renting a house for a week. Most of us are Christians but there is one girl and her boyfriend who aren't. They are most likely wanting a room for themselves and as a Christian I am struggling with whether or not we should let that happen. On one note, yes I can't force them to do what I believe as a Christian is wrong since they aren't a married couple, but on the other hand I do wanna minister to them well. How can we as Christians walk biblically and wisely in this situation? 6. What does it mean that Jesus is the "only begotten Son of God"? Today's Offer 5 Reasons Christmas Is Not a Pagan Holiday 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 861 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What does it mean to say that Jesus in "the only Begotten Son of God"? 2. What does the Bible say about body embalming, burial, and cremation? 3. I was reading Jeremiah this year in my devotions and came across what it says about trees in pagan worship in chapter 10:1-16. This passage seems to describe what Christmas trees look like around this season. Does this prove that the critiques from some people against celebrating Christmas and having the seasonal decor are valid? 3. Why do a lot of Christians pray for their country and their country's recovery? If it's all going to be burnt away anyway, why are we trying to do something like "save America"? 4. I am a new Christian and my fiance is not a believer. I just learned about what it means to be "unequally yoked." Should I call off the wedding? 5. I was being ordained at my church and the current pastor invited a guest preacher to come up and speak in tongues. I'm not sure how I feel about this. What do you think? Today's Offer 5 Reasons Christmas Is Not a Pagan Holiday 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 a Christian Be Cremated?

Episode 861 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is Advent the same as Christmas? I thought Advent was in preparation for Christmas. What is the difference? 2. My question is regarding David and his sin toward Bathsheba in 2 Samuel 11. Was it adultery or was it sexual assault? 3. Does Psalm 51 imply that David only sinned against God and not Bathsheba? 4. Will believers still be married in heaven? 5. Is playing some sports professionally the same as gambling, and is that a sin? 6. Which types of abuse are grounds for divorce? Today's Offer Philippians 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 Do I Live the Christian Life? Core Question – What Do I Do When I've Been Hurt by the Church?

Episode 860 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. If people found reasonable evidence for UFO's, would that somehow undermine Christianity and the Bible? 2. What is the correct view toward books about fantasy and science-fiction like The Lord of The Rings, Game of Thrones, and Harry Potter? I am struggling with knowing if it is ok to indulge in reading and watching these shows. 3. Which Scriptures talk about the days where Christ was on earth after his resurrection? 4. When the Bible mentions "widows and orphans," does that actually refer to single moms who have been abandoned by their husbands? 5. When reading the Old Testament, how can you tell which parts are descriptive and which parts are prescriptive? Today's Offer Philippians 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 Do I Live the Christian Life?

Episode 859 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What does Psalm 85 mean when it talks about mercy and peace meeting and righteousness and peace kissing? 2. How do you love and treasure Jesus more than anything in the world? I feel like my love for him is cold. 3. Should we break fellowship with those who hold heretical views about the trinity? 4. How should understand the "thousand generations" in Deuteronomy 9? 5. How can I faithfully love and support my lesbian friend who is no longer a Christian? Today's Offer 5 Reasons Christmas Is Not a Pagan Holiday 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 Live the Christian Life? Core Guide – 10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible and Homosexuality

Episode 858 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Should I concerned if my daughter becomes a Jehovah's Witness? 2. Is it possible to over-preach to someone? My sister is trying to share the faith with our parents and at times it comes across being too pushy. 3. What is the law of Christ? 4. How do I learn to be content like the Apostle Paul? 5. How do I share the gospel with my 6-year-old? Today's Offer 5 Reasons Christmas Is Not a Pagan Holiday 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 I Share My Faith? Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Dr. Michael Horton

Episode 857 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why is the label, "the Word" used for so many different things? I've always understood John 1:1 as referring to Jesus. But I'm curious why we also refer to the Bible as "the Word." 2. I was raised as a Roman Catholic, but I am learning a lot more about what I believe the Bible teaches regarding doctrine and things like praying the rosary. My Roman Catholic family members are concerned for me because they see this as me leaving the faith. How do I address the concerns of my family members and assure them that I am not leaving Christianity? 3. Why was God silent for 400 years in between the Old and New Testaments? Is this hyperbole and is this silence between the Old and New Testaments something we don't have to believe in? What is its significance? 4. The Gospel accounts are often based on eyewitness testimony, but there were no eyewitnesses to Jesus's temptation in the desert with Satan. How do we really know what transpired in those accounts? 5. When the Pharisees questioned Jesus about a woman married to many men and asked which husband she would be betrothed to at the resurrection, Jesus said, "no one will be given to each other in heaven." If that's right, then why does God make such a big deal about marriage in the Bible? 6. If Peter was forgiven 3 times for denying Christ, why wasn't Judas? Today's Offer 5 Reasons Christmas Is Not a Pagan Holiday 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 Does Jesus Work Today? Core Question – Why Are There So Many Denominations?

Episode 856 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why aren't we writing new books of the Bible, why did it's books and writings have to cease? 2. What does it mean to be a man after God's own heart? 3. In Matthew 24:40-41, what is this referring to regarding the End Times? 4. My nephew is in a gay relationship. My husband and I are struggling with knowing what to do as far as attending a gay marriage ceremony. We believe the Bible teaches that this lifestyle is sinful. Do we attend even though it's sinful, or not attend, and risk losing our relationship with our nephew and his family? 5. Why is it that the pastors preach, "thank God that you're still on earth and you're not dead," as if it's a blessing not to be with the Lord. 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 Core Question - Have I Committed the Unpardonable Sin? Core Question - How Does Jesus Work Today?

Episode 855 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. In Isaiah 65:17, it says that the God will create the new heavens and earth. I have heard that we will remember our lives on earth and I find this disheartening because there are things that I don't want to remember. What do you think? 2. I would like to know, what is God's punishment to priests and clergy who sexually molest children? I am sure that some victims would like to know that not everyone is forgiven of their sins, but maybe they are. What do you think? 3. Is the Roman Catholic view of Mary biblical? 4. Why wasn't Adam included in the hall of faith in Hebrews 11? 5. The scripture says in 2 Peter 3:11-12 that we are to hasten the day of The Lord. Another translation says to "speed its coming". How are we to do this? 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 GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment) Core Question - Have I Committed the Unpardonable Sin?