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Episode 809 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. In the Apostle's creed, it refers to Jesus as descending into hell. Is this a reference of him being separated from God? Or is it something else? 2. Where in the Old Testament did God command Israelites to divorce their wives, and how is that command reconciled with God hating divorce as mentioned in Malachi 2:16 3. Does the biblical command for baptism require literal water, or is it spiritual? 4. Does leaving a common-law "marriage" qualify as a divorce? 5. Do people in the Old Testament go to hell? Like Ananias and Safari? Or do they go to Hades and have opportunity to believe in Christ the Messiah? Today's Offer The Screwtape Letters 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 – 7 Things You Need to Know About Marriage and Sex

Episode 808 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What does Revelation 5:6 mean? 2. What is true faith, how do you know if you are a fan or a follower of Jesus? 3. In Matthew 14, what is the significance John the Baptist and his interaction with Herod? 4. How should we pray and minister to those who are near death? 5. Do Christians help to usher in Christ's return? Today's Offer 9 FAQs About Angels and Demons 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 Revelation Bible Study Core Question – How Does Jesus Work Today? Core Question – How Does the Church Relate to the Government?

Episode 807 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. My family member was in the Freemasons. Is this secret society incompatible with Christianity? 2. In 2 Timothy 2 and Titus 3:9, Paul address quarrelling in the church. When we are fellowshiping with people of different theological views, for instance someone who venerates and worships Mary, is this a matter of salvation? The Bible also speaks of not arguing over lesser matters. Is this like those lesser cases of ideas? 3. Why don't pastors today focus on the Jewish origins of Jesus? 4. Where does Jesus say that faith is required in him for salvation? 5. If you don't practice the gift of tongues, do you think that those who have the gift of tongues are in error? 6. In a "government of the people, by the people and for the people" what guilt attaches to the people for the sins of the government? Today's Offer 9 FAQs About Angels and Demons 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 – How Does the Church Relate to the Government?

Episode 806 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Can the Holy Spirit leave us? 2. Did those who were in the flood in Genesis have a chance to repent? 3. Why aren't churches preaching the true gospel of Paul and instead are preaching things from the other apostles? 4. What is your position on open or closed communion? 5. Should we bother tithing to churches that are large and wealthy? 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 Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Dr. Michael Horton

Episode 805 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Don't we all have our own type of theology? Why is theology spoken of as one person's view on the Bible? 2. The Bible says that we won't be given in marriage in heaven, but Christ has his bride, the church, in heaven. How is this not contradictory? 3. What should we do if we sense that our pastor has Covert Narcissist Personality Disorder? We're concerned for him and his young family, but we have several members leaving our church and refusing to serve on committees and council with him. 4. Why aren't churches today keeping the sabbath on Saturday anymore? 5. What is "The Great Delusion" mentioned in 2 Thessalonians? 6. In 2 Chronicles 7 it says that God will heal his people's land if they seek his face. However, in Daniel and Revelation it speaks about devastating things that must happen in order for prophecy to be fulfilled. How do we reconcile these ideas? 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 When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse by Chuck DeGroat Core Question – Why Did the Sabbath Day Change to Sunday? Core Question – What Are the Main Views of the End Times?

Episode 804 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What is the significance of the dove in Noah's ark? 2. I am really sick of your theological nonsense. You're supposed to be preaching God's word. All I hear is a bunch of garbage about theology but you don't ever speak God's word on the radio. 3. Should we talk about different views of the creation days when we are trying to evangelize? Or should we just share the gospel? 4. Was the Garden of Eden on earth, and can we find it today? 5. What does 2:3-8 mean when it says that a thousand years is as a day to God? 6. How can I lovingly abstain from a family member's same-sex wedding? Today's Offer Core Coffee Mugs 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 – How Can I Share My Faith? Core Guides – 10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible and Homosexuality

Episode 803 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What does Paul means in Romans 12 when he talks about our bodies being a "holy" and "living" sacrifice? 2. I was reminded that in the Old Testament that God said that he will curse Israel with rulers who are like children. I wondered where this was, because I think we are living it. 3. If someone acknowledges that Christ rose from the dead, does that mean that they are truly a Christian? 4. Is sickness a sign that God is displeased with me? 5. How can a prodigal feel reconnected with God? Today's Offer Core Coffee Mugs 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 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255 Core Question – How Can I Share My Faith? Core Question – How Do I Live the Christian Life? Core Question – Can I Lose My Salvation?

Episode 802 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. In Ezekiel 47:12, it makes it seem that we will need healing in the New Creation. What does this mean? 2. We had a mass shooting a couple of days ago at a Kroger in Tennessee. My oldest son was walking in right in front of the shooter and had no idea he was coming in behind him. By God's grace he wasn't shot first, but the man next to him was. My son is not a born again Christian yet. He knows everything mentally but he just hasn't accepted Jesus yet. My question and request is for everyone listening to pray for him, that he is convicted on the HS doesn't quit pestering him until he is saved. And also if you have any suggestions how to help him, not only with his counseling, but so that he will beloved in the next few days? Thanks so much I really appreciate you and your show. 3. Why did God "send" an evil spirit in 1 Samuel 16:14? 4. Matthew 6:14-15 makes it seem like our forgiveness is dependent upon us forgiving others. Is that the case? 5. I'm working my way through Leviticus chapter 16 and I'm wondering how to reconcile the commandment to abstain from eating blood with the similar restraint shown in Acts chapter 15? Should Christians refrain from eating blood in their food? Today's Offer Core Coffee Mugs 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 LIVE THE CHRISTIAN LIFE?

Episode 801 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What does Mormonism teach about Jesus and his identity? 2. How should a Christian think about and respond to preferred pronouns? 3. Is it sinful for a parent to allow their teenager's boyfriend or girlfriend live with them if their home situation is unhealthy? 4. How do I avoid becoming apart of a false church? Today's Opportunity 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 HOW DO I CHOOSE A CHURCH? Core Christianity: Find Yourself in God's Story by Dr. Michael Horton

Episode 800 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. My daughter was born in the 1980s and she died when she was only 7 weeks old. In heaven, is she still be a baby or is she in her thirties now? 2. What does 1 Corinthians 1:18 mean when it says that God's word is "foolishness" to unbelievers? 3. 1 Thessalonians 4:16 talks about the voice of the archangel. Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jesus is Michael the archangel. Is that right? 4. Do babies in the womb have a soul? 5. Did the second coming of Christ already happen? 6. What is the Great Delusion in 2 Thessalonians 2? 7. I know Jesus is sinless. But please help me understand his being angry yet not sinning. I.e., the cleansing of the temple. 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 WHAT ARE THE GENRES OF THE BIBLE AND WHY DO THEY MATTER?