Core Christianity

Episode 1288 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. Did God permit Joseph to marry an Egyptian woman instead of an Israelite?   2. Does 1 Corinthians forbid Christian women from shaving their heads?   3. What kind of financial transparency should churches have?   4. Should I serve in a church that has staff who are...

Episode 1287 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode   1. Where does the Bible teach that Jesus is more than a prophet?   2. Will the antichrist know that he is the antichrist?   3. What does John 10:34 mean by saying, "You are gods"?   4. What's the difference between common grace and saving grace?   5. How can I stay in...

Episode 1286 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. My non-believing spouse is against me giving tithe, what should I do? 2. Did Phillip spread the Gospel in Africa in Acts 8? 3. Is it significant that Jesus showed himself by breaking bread in Luke 24? 4. Why do many churches portray Jesus's physical appearance inaccur...

Episode 1285 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. When infidelity happens in a marriage should all details be shared? 2. How could Jesus be forsaken by the Father on the cross? 3. Am I not trusting God if I take anti-depressant medication? 4. How can I find what my spiritual gift is? 5. Is it considered cheating if y...

Episode 1284 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Can we pray directly to the Holy Spirit? 2. Is someone who divorces their spouse due to infidelity able to remarry? 3. Do you believe anyone can go to heaven? 4. If we are tempted by the devil, how can we be responsible for our sins? 5. Do aliens exist, and did God cr...

Episode 1283 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Did the Holy Spirit indwell believers in the Old Testament like today? 2. Are believers still called to cast out demons through prayer and fasting? 3. Which version of the Lord's prayer is most accurate? 4. Does God show favor towards specific individuals? 5. Why did...

Episode 1282 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What are the works that go along with repentance? 2. Did Jesus actually sweat blood in the garden of Gethsemane? 3. Why would God create humans when he knew they would fall? 4. Why is homosexuality a sin if it's consensual? 5. Is masturbation a sin, and is there forgi...

Episode 1281 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Are tattoos a form of trying to improve on God's design? 2. Is it ok to listen to the Bible as opposed to reading it? 3. Did Old Testament saints go straight to heaven when they died? 4. Should we pray for people who don't want prayer? 5. Does Leviticus 25 teach that...

Episode 1280 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Does the soul of a believer go to heaven immediately after death? 2. I live in fear that I'm not actually saved, how can I be sure I'm saved? 3. I'm trying to live a righteous life, does God know I'm doing my best? 4. How Can I Better Understand the Holy Spirit? Today...

Episode 1279 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Have I truly forgiven someone if I am still bitter over the offense? 2. How should I reach out to a friend who is now gay and left the faith? 3. Did Mary have other children after Jesus? 4. When is it appropriate to discuss politics from the pulpit? 5. What did Jesus...

Episode 1278 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How can I balance work and family life when I'm in ministry? 2. Why were some people in the Old Testament allowed to live past 120 years? 3. Does Scripture teach that we can learn from the sacraments and the Bible? 4. Is speaking blasphemy about God the unforgivable s...

Episode 1277 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Should I leave my church if my pastor is arrogant and lacks accountability? 2. What type of faith is strong enough to save me? 3. Is abortion wrong under any circumstance? 4. What does Hebrews 12:6 teach us about God's discipline of His children? 5. Is there ever a re...

Episode 1276 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why'd Jesus say, "Depart from me I never knew you" if He knows everyone? 2. What wisdom can you offer for a future chaplain in the military? 3. What wisdom does the Bible offer for those struggling with financial debt? 4. I've forgiven someone but still struggle with...

Episode 1275 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Can mediums call the spirit of a believer out of heaven like Saul did? 2. Is Roman Catholicism considered a part of Orthodox Christianity? 3. How do I reply to the claim that Abraham changed God's mind in Genesis 18? 4. Can we be sure the Bible was written without err...

Episode 1274 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why did God allow Job to be attacked by satan? 2. Should I join the music team at church when I disagree with certain songs? 3. Is it okay for churches to utilize A.I. in a worship service? 4. How can tattoos be okay for Christians in light of Leviticus 19:28? Today's...

Episode 1273 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How can I love my daughter who is gay and invited me to her wedding? 2. How far back into my past should I go to confess my sins to my wife? 3. If God created everything is He also the author of sin? 4. Does the gift of speaking in tongues continue today? Today's Offe...

Episode 1272 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What's the difference between slavery to sin and struggling with sin? 2. How can I find healing for my heart when I've been hurt by the Church? 3. Should pastors be involved in politics? Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers  here  or call 1-833-T...

Episode 1271 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Does God's promise in 2 Chronicles 7 apply to Christians today? 2. What role does discernment play in the command to "give to all who ask"? 3. Does God's unconditional love mean that he always has to forgive us? 4. Should I feel guilty for being a Christian tattoo art...

Episode 1270 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Do I need to fast when I seek the Lord to prove my commitment? 2. Are beliefs held by the "Reclaimed Church" problematic? 3. Is the Genesis account of God flooding the Earth literal? Today's Offer Devotional - Fearfully Made Request our latest special offers  here  or...

Episode 1269 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Should churches implement a dress code for women in service? 2. Is the Eastern Orthodox denomination closer to the early church? 3. Does the devil know our thoughts? 4. Should Christians show reverence in church by the way they dress? Today's Offer Devotional - Fearfu...

Episode 1268 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is the term 'mother of all the living' complimentary to Eve in Genesis 3? 2. Am I living in sin if my health and caregiving keep me from church? 3. Do babies go to heaven when they die? 4. Does the Holy Spirit ever leave us when we are caught in sin? Today's Offer Dev...

Episode 1267 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is it sinful to baptize using the wrong wording? 2. Is it ever ok for Christians to live together before marriage? 3. Is the practice of being "slain in the Spirit" scriptural? 4. Can Christians cast out demons today? 5. I love Jesus but keep choosing my earthly desir...

Episode 1266 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Who is the "us" in Genesis that God was talking to after Adam sinned? 2. How can I move past the distorted view of God my mom has taught me? 3. Is the idea of having a soul mate supported in the Bible? 4. Does God reveal himself bodily in near-death experiences? 5. Ho...

Episode 1265 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Are there any circumstances when a woman could be a pastor temporarily? 2. My friend feels spiritually oppressed, how can I help her? 3. How can we be encouraged when sin feels so prevalent? 4. Can a Christian glorify God in the secular music industry? Today's Offer D...

Episode 1264 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is "the way of escape" in 1 Cor. 10:13 referring to Jesus as "the way"? 2. What is the difference between believer's baptism and infant baptism? 3. Does God know who is predestined for salvation? 4. How should a Christian deal with a false testimony about them? Today'...