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Episode 829 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Can people commune with Satan and demons? 2. How do I know if I am breaking the 2nd commandment? 3. The word sacrament means mystery and in Ephesians Paul calls marriage a mystery—is this the same word used in each instance? 4. Is it ok for Christians to visit mediums? 5. As a Christian, we know we should have assurance, but if I feel like I have assurance of salvation, how do I know that I am not deceiving myself? 6. Can we see the Lord physically today? Today's Offer 5 Biblical Reminders For Thanksgiving 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 Core Guide – 9 Ways to Know You Are Really a Christian

Episode 828 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How do you know if you have ever blasphemed God? And if you have, can you ask for forgiveness? 2. I was raised in a Christian household. After going to college, I lost my religion because of problems with the way that "Christians" were acting around me and the lack of love they showed others. I have now started to reintroduce Christianity into my life, in a new light that some people would consider Progressive and Liberal, for instance, I am Pro-Choice, LGBTQ+ rights, etc. I really just believe it's all about loving one another no matter what and protecting others' rights to be happy. Is this actually Christianity the way the Bible states or should I try to find a religion that better suits my beliefs? 3. Are there any examples in the Bible of someone losing their salvation? 4. Why should people wait until after marriage to have sex? Today's Offer 5 Biblical Reminders For Thanksgiving 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 827 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I would like to know what you believe about what happens to us after we die. It is my understanding that our bodies are buried and then our souls are asleep until Christ comes again. 2. Does God exist outside of space and time? 3. What is the Abrahamic covenant mentioned in Genesis 17? What aspect of the Abrahamic covenant is everlasting? Why don't Christians practice circumcision if the Abrahamic covenant is everlasting? Is it because the Hebrew word for 'everlasting' can mean 'long time' rather than 'forever'? Or is there another reason? 4. I am having a difficult time living with my elderly mother. She is very cruel and this makes it hard for me to obey the 5th commandment. What should I do? 5. What are the parts of a human person? Can you expound upon the differences between body, soul, and spirit? 6. Is the Lord's Supper simply a remembrance of what Christ has accomplished or is it efficacious in some way that aids in our sanctification? Today's Offer 5 Biblical Reminders For Thanksgiving 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 Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton

Episode 826 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I found out that someone died in the home I live in. I know that "he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world," but sometimes I get nervous. Should I be concerned about this? 2. Our church hosts a Halloween trunk or treat. As a Christian, how should I respond as I don't believe we should celebrate a man-made holiday associated with such an occasion? 3. When churches host fall festivals, are they just compromising? 4. My pastor is encouraging the church to show up on Sunday wearing Halloween costumes. Don't you think that this crosses the line, isn't church supposed to be sacred? 5. I work on Sundays. Is it ok to worship on a different day of the week? Today's Offer Romans – 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 824 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Should I listen to family and friends vent about other people in their life, or should I correct them when it broaches on gossiping? 2. What does in mean in Philippians 2 that Jesus "emptied himself," when he became man did he stop being God? 3. Can Christians use curse words when they speak? 4. What are the different views of the millennium? 5. If Jesus is God, why did he pray to the Father? 6. Do people who "practice witchcraft" have real powers? Today's Offer Romans – 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 Bible Study – How to Read the Bible

Episode 824 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Must all Christians hold to the teaching of eternal conscious punishment, or can they hold to annihilationism? 2. In the Old Testament, there are people who never knew the law like the Mayans. They also never had a chance to come to Christ. Even if they were good people, because they never knew Christ, are they destined for hell? 3. If a Christian tells me they speak in tongues, how should I respond if I don't believe tongues are for today? 4. Is heaven just like the Garden of Eden? 5. Why are churches so divided? Today's Offer Can the Devil Read My Mind? 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 Bible Study – How to Read the Bible

Episode 823 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. In Psalm 51, David pleads, "remove not your Spirit from me." Was he worried about losing his salvation? 2. Why is it a problem to go to multiple churches? I go to one particular church on Sunday but I also do Bible studies from other churches and occasionally visit others as well. I am also still involved with online groups from churches I have been a member of in the past. Aren't we all one big family? 3. Where in the Bible does it address transgenderism? 4. Do Mormons worship the same Jesus as Christians? Today's Offer Can the Devil Read My Mind? 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 822 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is baptism of the Holy Spirit biblical? Is it different from being baptized? I am getting mixed messages from different people and am not sure what to believe. 2. Should my local church sponsor my Bible study? 3. Is it possible to seek reconciliation with my daughter even after I have done 19 years of damage? 4. Did Jesus die for my physical and spiritual healing? 5. Are the Jews today still God's chosen people? Today's Offer Can the Devil Read My Mind? 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 821 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How should we understand "Lady Wisdom" in Proverbs 8? 2. What do you think of cryptocurrency? 3. I am calling because I want to know the difference between Catholics and Christians are. Both of my parents are Catholic. Not sure how I would identify myself. 4. What does it mean to be the "salt of the earth"? 5. A pastor is telling me that I need to be able to speak in tongues in order to be saved. Is this true? 6. Can the devil hear our thoughts? Today's Offer Can the Devil Read My Mind? 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 820 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Should we practice church covenants and promise things to God before we take communion? 2. How do we as Christians get back on the path toward Jesus if we stray away? 3. What does mean to "take up my cross"? 4. Fellowship or doctrine: what's more important in a church? 5. After reading Hebrews 6, I feel as though God is done with me. How do I know if I am a Christian anymore? Today's Offer Can the Devil Read My Mind? 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 – Can I Lose My Salvation?