Core Christianity

Episode 1028 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How do we answer criticisms that Christianity is just a mechanism that deals with guilt and shame? 2. What does it mean in Amos 8:12 where it says, "No one may find the word of the Lord"? 3. What happened to the demons who Jesus cast into the pigs? 4. How do we disting...

Episode 1027 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. Why did God command the destruction of the Canaanites and Amorites after he gave the command, "Thou Shalt Not Kill"? 2. What is the feast referred to in Zechariah 14? 3. We are supposed to be content in all situations according to Paul. But some of the people who m...

Episode 1026 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. What does the Bible describe as the "unforgivable sin"? 2. How can I help my mother who has diagnosed narcissistic personality disorder? 3. Are rising crime rates proof that we are in the last days? 4. What is the Christian view of mental illness? Today's Offer Cor...

Episode 1025 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is "the spirit of Christmas" something that is antithetical to the Christian faith? It seems very consumeristic to me. 2. Does God give us individualized instructions on life choices? 3. I've heard Hebrews 13:17 used over the years to justify an almost cult like obedie...

Episode 1024 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. If Roman Catholics pray to Mary, does that mean they are considered to be a cult? 2. Is it wise for me to help an ex who is struggling in life? 3. Can the Lord's Supper be taken privately when I'm doing my devotions? 4. I have been attending a Christian science church...

Episode 1023 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is the gift of tongues the true sign of having the Holy Spirit? 2. How does Romans 10:9 and Matthew 7:22 relate to the assurance of salvation? 3. Should we reflect on the gospel every day with the hopes of finding a daily renewal of joy and thanksgiving? What about the...

Episode 1022 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. I am planning a trip to Israel and was looking forward to being baptized again in the Jordan river. I know you have said once is enough. But is it ok to do it again for this special occasion? 2. I was baptized as an infant and I don't understand the repercussions o...

Episode 1021 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. What does it literally look like to put God first in your life? 2. Is Calvinism a false doctrine? 3. Why did God forgive David but not Saul? 4. Can I be restored even after leaving God?

Episode 1020 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. Can we be spiritually oppressed in dreams? 2. Do animals suffer because of the fall? 3. Paul defines his gospel in 1 Corinthians 15. I am curious how you would say Jesus defines the gospel. Do you think he would use the same wording Paul does or no? 4. Do we have t...

Episode 1019 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. I have trouble calling God "Father" in prayer, what should I do? 2. Are non-believers nice because of human nature, or because of the Holy Spirit? How are unbelievers able to be good people? 3. How can I break my addiction to pornography? 4. How can we explain to c...

Episode 1018 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. How do I forgive a Christian who continually hurts and sins against me? 2. I believe the Catholic teaching about praying to the saints essentially says that as we live life, we often forget who came before us. So Roman Catholics would not truly pray to saints, but...

Episode 1017 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. Is the United States foretold in Revelation? If it is, is it depicted as Babylon? 2. Recently, my wife has fallen away from the Lord and has gotten into Tarot Cards, astrology, and spirituality. I don't want to push the faith down her throat, but I don't agree with...

Episode 1016 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. If the Prodigal Son had not repented, would he still be saved? Does God have a time limit on when he gives up on people? 2. Is the soul something different than our spirit? 3. I am struggling with alcoholism and I realize that Paul says drunkards will not inherit the k...

Episode 1015 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How can I demonstrate that the Bible is trustworthy and not corrupted? 2. Jesus tells the woman at the well that he is "living water." What does that mean? 3. My Pastor is doing a study in the book of Thessalonians. He stated that the congregation runs the church. Is t...

Episode 1014 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Should believe in a pre-tribulation rapture? 2. What is the "Year of Jubilee"? 3. A friend is living in the world and is openly resisting repentance but says its "ok" because he will get right with God during the tribulation. What do you think of this? 4. Can pastors d...

Episode 1013 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why did God often change the names of people in the Bible like he did with Abram to Abraham and Jacob to Israel? 2. How should Christians deal with addiction to prescription drugs? 3. How do I know if I am being disciplined by God or if I'm being punished for my sins?...

Episode 1012 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is what happened to Israel in the Old Covenant happening to America now? 2. I have heard that some Bible scholars say that what Paul describes in Romans 7 is describing his pre-conversion experience rather than everyday struggles in the Christian life. What do you thin...

Episode 1011 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why didn't God reveal Achan as the culprit in in Joshua 7? 2. I am curious on how you would handle 1 Peter 3:21 that says, "baptism now saves you." How do you interpret this? 3. Why is Lot called "righteous" in Hebrews if he offered his daughters up to be sexually assa...

Episode 1010 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Was Judas not culpable or responsible for his actions if he was predestined to betray Christ? 2. Are the Jehovah's Witnesses another Christian denomination, or are they a different religion entirely? 3. At what age does an infant have a soul? 4. What's the best way to...

Episode 1009 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Can a Christian lose the Holy Spirit? 2. Is the bronze serpent in Numbers 21:8 a picture of Christ? 3. I've heard politicians recently say it's God's will they be elected and make America into a Christian nation. What do you think about this, do you think pastors have...

Episode 1008 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What does it mean that Jesus will come to "judge the living and the dead"? 2. Who will be included in the FInal Judgment from Revelation 19 and 21? 3. Are Christians allowed to get tattoos? 4. Which covenants in the Bible are still in effect? 5. Are Mormons true Christ...

Episode 1008 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What does it mean that Jesus will come to "judge the living and the dead"? 2. Who will be included in the FInal Judgment from Revelation 19 and 21? 3. Are Christians allowed to get tattoos? 4. Which covenants in the Bible are still in effect? 5. Are Mormons true Christ...

Episode 1007 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How do I deal with the regret of not helping others before they die? 2. How do I fight what seems to be demonic oppression? 3. I am a person who hates to miss out on things with friends, but I don't want to be influenced by friends who aren't Christians, and tempted to...

Episode 1006 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What does Philippians 4:6-7 mean? Do we really need to pray about every little detail in our life? 2. I heard someone talking about a prophecy, and they said it was something that they dreamed about. Is this trustworthy? How do you know when someone has a real prophecy...

Episode 1005 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Do I need to get re-baptized every time I switch churches? 2. Will the Lord forgive sins I continue to struggle with? 3. Do you believe that repentance is necessary for belief in Jesus Christ? From what I understand, contrition over the reality of our sin and repentanc...