Core Christianity

Episode 1313 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What does Proverbs 25 mean by "heap burning coals on his head"? 2. How can I share the good news with my friend who is bisexual? 3. What does an accurate timeline of Revelation look like? 4. Where did Cain find a wife if there were only four people on Earth? 5. What c...

Episode 1312 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Does the Bible say I have to have sex with my spouse when I don't want to? 2. Will I feel sorrow in heaven for non-believing loved ones? 3. What should Christians do with the extra embryos after IVF treatment? 4. Is it okay for a Christian to pursue wealth? 5. Do Chri...

Episode 1311 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What does it mean to "worship in Spirit and truth"? 2. Is there more power when I use Jesus's Hebrew name in prayer? 3. How can I be a better parent for my adult children? 4. What should I say to my adult children who have strayed from God?   Today's Offer 10 Songs to...

Episode 1310 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Does Philippians 3 teach that we have to work to earn the resurrection? 2. Who sinned first: Adam or Lucifer? 3. Why do Roman Catholics believe that Mary is a perpetual virgin? 4. Will the drag shows in my city hinder the furthering of God's kingdom? 5. Why does God t...

Episode 1309 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How was Elijah taken to heaven if Jesus said he was going to prepare it? 2. What is the "bread from heaven" that Jesus is talking about in John 6:32? 3. Were those who rose at Christ's death taken from the presence of the Lord? 4. Is casting out demons a spiritual gif...

Episode 1308 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How can I authentically seek God according to Romans 3? 2. What is the "sin that leads to death" in 1 John 5? 3. Did people actually rise from the dead in Matthew 27:52-53? 4. Do we elect our presidents or does God appoint them? 5. Should Christians focus more on Old...

Episode 1307 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How was Jesus in the grave for 3 days if he died Friday and rose Sunday? 2. Is speaking in tongues the proof of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit? 3. Was nuclear war predicted in Revelation? 4. Does the Bible support the practice of godparents?   Today's Offer Bible S...

Episode 1306 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How should we think about time in heaven? 2. Why did God create Adam and Eve knowing that they would fall? 3. What is dualism and how should I think about it? 4. Can a demon possess someone who has the Holy Spirit? 5. What is the biblical way to relate to my wayward a...

Episode 1305 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Did Jesus need to fight temptation like we do? 2. Does the increase in hatred today indicate that we are in the last days? 3. When we die do we go to the Father immediately or at the resurrection? 4. What should I do now that I've realized that I am unequally yoked? 5...

Episode 1304 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Does Matthew 6:24 teach that I must hate money to love God? 2. Why do Christians have differing beliefs if we have the same Holy Spirit? 3. Were there people on Earth before Adam and Eve? 4. Why does the Bible mention slavery so many times? 5. Should churches offer mo...

Episode 1303 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why did David and Bathsheba's son have to die for David's sins? 2. Does the Bible teach that Christians can lose their salvation? 3. Does God give us guardian angels? 4. Does Matthew 6:24 speak to Christians working with secular music artists?   Today's Offer Inner Co...

Episode 1302 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is the teaching of a rapture supported by Scripture? 2. When we die, will we be with the Lord immediately or when Jesus returns? 3. How can I encourage my mother to live in line with her faith? 4. What is the "circumcision of the heart"? 5. How does God view Christian...

Episode 1301 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Was satan cast out of heaven before God created Adam and Eve? 2. Is there a limit to the size of heaven? 3. Was Luke 23:28 a prophecy of the Holocaust? 4. How can I be a godly leader for my wife without domineering over her? 5. Question about Nashville school shooting...

Episode 1300 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why did Peter begin to sink when he was walking on water with Jesus? 2. What should I do if I regret the way my pastor used my monetary gift? 3. How well do I have to keep God's law to be sure that I am saved? 4. Is listening to the Bible an ok way to be in God's word...

Episode 1299 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Can the devil use a Christian to do his works? 2. When the walls of Jericho fell, how was Rehab saved? 3. If God is sovereign, why does he work through prayer? 4. Why did God put the Tree of Knowledge in the Garden of Eden? 5. How can I find comfort in my struggle for...

Episode 1298 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How do I keep my desire to be married from becoming an idol in my life? 2. Did God make a bet with the devil over Job's soul? 3. What comfort can I share with my daughter who miscarried? 4. Is it inappropriate to share my faith in the workplace?   Today's Offer Inner...

Episode 1297 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Does the Bible offer wisdom about surrogacy? 2. Why do I continue to struggle with addiction as a Christian? 3. What did Jesus mean by "my brethren" in Matthew 25:40? 4. Should Christians participate in campaigns like Amway and Mary Kay?   Today's Offer Inner Core   R...

Episode 1296 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. If there is no condemnation in Christ, is there no danger of hell? 2. If God is Spirit and the Holy Spirit is Spirit, are they the same person? 3. I've been praying for God to save my ex, why isn't he answering? 4. How should my church handle a practicing lesbian in t...

Episode 1295 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Follow-up clarification about "praying for a hedge of protection" 2. When Jesus fed the 5,000 with fish and bread, were the fish raw? 3. How can I tell if my guilt is demonic or the Spirit's conviction? 4. Is the gift of tongues still around today? 5. How does God rel...

Episode 1294 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is the practice of "pleading the blood of Jesus" in prayer biblical? 2. How is salvation possible for those who never hear the Gospel? 3. How can we understand God's existence? 4. How important is it to end prayers with "in Jesus name"? 5. Did Jesus' human nature mean...

Episode 1293 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is it a sin to have a baby out of wedlock? 2. Does the Bible support baptizing children before they hear the Gospel? 3. Where does the Bible teach that we do good for God's glory, not payment? 4. Can Christians read books with magic like Harry Potter? 5. How could som...

Episode 1292 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Can I date a non-Christian if they are respectful of my beliefs? 2. What does it mean to "hate them with perfect hatred" in Psalm 139? 3. Was the flood in Genesis a worldwide flood or local only? 4. How can I know if I've truly trusted in Christ? 5. Are there examples...

Episode 1291 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How can John 15:7 be true when I pray for things that I don't get it? 2. In Revelation, is the rider on the white horse Jesus or the antichrist? 3. Is there significance to Ishmael having many descendants? 4. Is sexual immorality causing the fall of America? 5. In Mat...

Episode 1290 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is it ok to leave a state to seek a community more consistent with my views? 2. What is free will in the Bible? 3. Who decided which books would be included in the Bible? 4. Does Matthew 18:20 mean that God is less present with us when we're alone? 5. How can I know G...

Episode 1289 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Should I use anointing oil when praying for my daughter's deliverance? 2. Would vaping nicotine be considered idolatry because it's addictive? 3. If I sell online, do I need to tithe before removing the cost of production? 4. Do I need to tithe on insurance payouts? 5....