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Episode 709 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. How should we interpret Revelation 12:7-9? 2. What does Galatians 6:4-5 mean? 3. Is Michael the Archangel actually Jesus? 4. Does Israel need to rebuild the temple or would this be a denial of the way God wants to be worshipped now that Jesus has come? 5. Will some Christians be outside the gates of heaven? Today's Offer Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund 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 5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE BIBLE'S FINAL BOOK REVELATION BIBLE STUDY

Episode 708 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. How do you prepare sermons and Bible teachings? 2. What is the proper understanding of Romans 8:1? 3. In light of the story of the thief on the cross, why shouldn't we wait to the end of our lives to convert? 4. There have been several recent reports of UFO sightings by both civilians & military officers. Is there any mention of extraterrestrial life in scripture? To my knowledge, the answer is not readily found in scripture, which causes me anxiety. 5. Should Christians give money to homeless people if they suspect it to be used sinfully? Today's Offer Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund 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'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JUSTIFICATION AND SANCTIFICATION?

Episode 707 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. How was Jesus proving the truth of the resurrection in Matthew 22? 2. What is the Christian response to my spouse leaving me? 3. Are Christians still required to keep Old Testament dietary laws? 4. Is there a quick and clear definition of the gospel? I feel like I get a different answer depending on what church or Christian I ask. 5. How do we respond to pastoral moral failure? Today's Offer Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund 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 706 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. What should Christians know about Freemasonry? 2. How do we build trust in Christian leaders again after so many high profile Christian figures have been caught in scandals? 3. When will we receive our glorified bodies? 4. In 2 Corinthians 10:5-6, the latter part of the verse talks about punishing "all disobedience." What does that mean? 5. Is schizophrenia a kind of demonic possession or is it purely a mental disorder? 6. I have in the past asked a Mormon friend to pray for me or others that are on my heart. I don't believe LDS Scriptures are from God or that my friend believes in the triune God. But he believes he is praying to God. Where do his prayers go? Are they powerless? Today's Offer Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund 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 5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE BIBLE'S FINAL BOOK REVELATION BIBLE STUDY

Episode 705 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. How can someone be a Christian and still be so unforgiving and cruel? Can they be afflicted demonically as well as have the Holy Spirit within them? 2. Does the fact that I sometimes doubt that God has forgiven me mean I'm not really saved? 3. Which doctrines are primary and which ones are secondary? 4. Did God create Satan good, as an angel, or did he make him already evil? 5. How will Christians be judged if we are already justified? 6. Why do we worship on Sunday instead of Saturday? Today's Offer Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund 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'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JUSTIFICATION AND SANCTIFICATION?

Episode 704 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. I understand that it is preferable for the men to preach, but in my church no men are actually interested in speaking up. That is what I am wrestling with. What should I do? 2. Who is the "Bright and Morning Star" referring to in the Bible? 3. Can you explain a simplified idea of predestination vs. responsibility and our choice? I know that God is sovereign, but the Bible also says that 'if you believe and confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, then you will be saved.' Can you help clarify this? 4. My friend is currently in seminary and our church hopes to partner with her once she is done with her studies to so that she can be a biblical counselor at the church. However, I recently heard an argument against this saying that women cannot counsel a man because of what Paul says in 1 Timothy 2. So, can women serve as biblical counselors in the church and counsel men, or is this unbiblical? 5. It feels as if my family is under a curse. Misfortunes and countless other ailments continue to plague us, what should I do? Today's Offer Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund 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?

Episode 703 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. Where should I go in the Bible to address alcoholism? 2. Is it a sin to be cremated? 3. Does the New Testament say that we do not need the laws of the Old Testament? 4. I recently saw that one of the biggest churches in America ordained 3 women to pastoral ministry. This is the first time the church has done this. Did the church leaders just change their mind, or do you think this is a practice that more churches should begin doing? 5. Can we donate our bodies to science when we die? 6. Augustine and Luther taught God regenerates via water baptism, and that regeneration can be lost. Is this true? Today's Offer Core Kit 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 CHRISTIANS RELATE TO THE LAW? WHY YOU DON'T HAVE TO OBEY ALL THE RULES IN THE BIBLE

Episode 702 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. We were talking with a Catholic couple who said that Eve was Adam's second wife. They say that this is taught in the Talmud and in Isaiah 34:14. Can you explain why we do not accept this teaching or hold to the Talmud? 2. In the Old Testament, it says that God hates the wicked. So, does this mean that God hated us before we were saved? 3. What happened to the aquatic animals during the time of Noah's ark? 4. Why do people think that doing good works mean you're saved, and why do people think that they are saved if they are baptized or say the sinner's prayer? 5. How do Christians lead family members and coworkers to Christ? 6. With the recent news regarding the arrest of Josh Duggar, I do not understand how and why churches are able to have these kinds of predators in their midst. Why do these kinds of stories and scandals keep coming out? Shouldn't churches be difficult places for these kinds of figures to hide instead of easy ones? Today's Offer Core Kit 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 WHY DO YOU TALK ABOUT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LAW AND GOSPEL? GRACE – Godly Response to Abuse in a Christian Environment God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies by Justin S. Holcomb and Lindsey A. Holcomb Rid of My Disgrace: Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault Book by Justin S. Holcomb and Lindsey A. Holcomb

Episode 701 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. Is baptism by sprinkling legitimate? Is infant baptism legitimate? 2. How can we avoid adding to the gospel? 3. Does God forgive repeated sins, even after you repent of these sins but fall back into them? 4. I know that Christians are not supposed to be fearful, but due to my traumatic upbringing, I find it very difficult to not be fearful. Does this affect my salvation and mean I am not a Christian if I continually find myself being fearful? Today's Offer Core Kit 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 DID GOD PROMISE? BIBLE STUDY

Episode 700 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. Is Melchizedek the preincarnate Christ? 2. Should I find a church that helps me serve in my gifts? 3. How should we address false teachers? 4. A question about divorce and physical abuse. 5. Can Christians be given up to a "debased mind," as Paul says in Romans 1? Or are these scriptures only for non-believers? Today's Offer Core Kit 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? God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies by Justin S. Holcomb and Lindsey A. Holcomb Rid of My Disgrace: Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault Book by Justin S. Holcomb and Lindsey A. Holcomb