Core Christianity

Episode 1088 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. Why is baptism referred to as a sign of judgment in the Bible? 2. In John 4, does Jesus teach that we should only worship the Father and not him? 3. Is it biblical to pray for family members who have died? 4. How can I meditate on God's Word without practicing East...

Episode 1087 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. When was Satan cast out of heaven? 2. Do the Jews, as God's chosen people, have a different path to salvation? 3. How can I lovingly tell people I don't celebrate Halloween? 4. How many people have been taken up into heaven without dying in the Bible? 5. How can I...

Episode 1086 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. Did Jesus teach us to pray to the Father instead of the triune God? 2. What do you do when you don't belong in a church, and instead of being welcomed you're judged because of the behavior of your children? 3. Why is Jesus described as the Lamb of God? 4. How do I...

Episode 1085 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. What do you think of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and his theological views? 2. Can someone really be saved if they don't do good works or have fruit in their life? 3. Why Does the Bible Call Satan the "God of this World" in 2 Corinthians 4:4 and John 12? 4. How can I move...

Episode 1084 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. Is baptism necessary for salvation? 2. What does it means to serve God properly? 3. Is Annihilationism taught in the Bible? 4. What does "even our righteousness is as filthy rags" in Isaiah 64 mean? 5. Does God still gives apostles to the church? Today's Offer Can...

Episode 1083 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. Is it unfair for God to require sinful people to "be holy as I am holy"? 2. Is it possible to love my neighbor without liking them? 3. A lot of pastors and Christians who talk about the idea of Christian Nationalism say things like the Great Commission requires us...

Episode 1082 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. How can I glorify God in my daily tasks? 2. Will demonic activity increase as we get closer to Christ's return? 3. Is Karma the same as "reaping what we sow"? 4. What is Adriel's favorite thing about working with Bill every day? 5. What does "he rose 'again' on the...

Episode 1081 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Will the church experience the great tribulation? 2. How do I know if it's God's will to get back together with my ex? 3. Should I cut-off my Christian daughter from my life if she is committing adultery? 4. Are our rewards in heaven based on good works? Today's Offer...

Episode 1080 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is it ok for Christians to participate in theme park "Fright Nights" on Halloween? 2. Did God ever condone polygamy? 3. Do I need to do good works in order to prove that I am saved? 4. Why did Jesus appear in a different form in Mark 16? Today's Offer Indispensable by...

Episode 1079 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. How should Christians respond to Buddhist spirituality? 2. My brother had a sexual encounter with his step-daughter. She is an adult, so maybe it was an affair but maybe it was assault. What should I do? 3. What verses can I use in evangelism when I have limited ti...

Episode 1078 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. What should prayer look like in a group setting? 2. Is it appropriate for children to take the Lord's Supper? 3. Where was Jesus between is crucifixion and resurrection? 4. Does Revelation 3:5 teach that our names can be blotted out from the book of life? 5. If we...

Episode 1077 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. Are there different meanings for the word "righteous"? 2. How should we understand the parable of Luke 15? Is it possible to understand the Bible's original context? 3. Is there a connection between the Nephilim, fallen angels, and UFOs? 4. Is it wrong for Christia...

Episode 1076 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. How much focus should be put on evangelism in the life of a believer? 2. Should Christians consume wine and alcohol? 3. Did the Roman Catholic church change the day of worship from Saturday to Sunday? 4. Why did God use the snake as a symbol of salvation for the Is...

Episode 1075 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. How can I address my friend who is cheating on his girlfriend? 2. Is sanctification gradual or are Christians perfectly holy? 3. How do I know if my love for God has grown cold? 4. How should I understand Psalm 82 and Deuteronomy 32 and the divine council? Today's...

Episode 1074 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. Does Jesus Contradict Himself in Luke 11:11-13 and Matthew 7:11? 2. How Can I Have Fellowship When Autism Makes it Difficult to Socialize? 3. Does God Prevent Unbelievers From Understanding the Truth of the Gospel? 4. If a Christian Commits Suicide Are They Still S...

Episode 1073 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. Is it Biblical For My Pastor to Baptize Members in the Name of Jesus Only? 2. Does God Continue to Forgive Me if I Struggle With Sin? 3. How Can I Have Assurance If Only Those Who Endure to the End Are Saved? 4. Is it ok Use Pagan Symbols to Represent the Trinity?...

Episode 1072 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. Is the idea of regeneration by baptism biblical? 2. Is abortion a form of spiritual warfare? 3. Does our salvation depend upon our level of holiness? 4. Do demons still possess people today? 5. What actually happens in baptism? 6. Is full immersion required for a t...

Episode 1071 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Can our loved ones in heaven contact us? 2. Can analogies about the trinity be helpful? 3. Galatians 5:19-21 says we will not inherit the kingdom of heaven if we struggle with various sins. I do repent of these sins, but I fall short of these things daily. Can you shar...

Episode 1070 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How should we approach different views about women in church leadership roles? 2. What does hospitality look like when your neighbors are LGBTQ+? 3. Is the "Jesus Calling" devotional consistent with the Bible? 4. What can I do when I'm haunted by my past sins? 5. What...

Episode 1069 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode Does a Christian need to be re-baptized if they were first baptized in the LDS church? What does it mean to have the elders in church "watch over our souls"? Does God withhold blessings from me if I'm living in sin? Why are there differing interpretations of Scripture if...

Episode 1068 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. How can I draw near to God while I am struggling with sexual sin? 2. Are practices like altar calls biblical? 3. How should we understand church history in light of Matthew 16:18? 4. Will I be able to recognize my wife in heaven? 5. Is the Spiritual Formation movem...

Episode 1067 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. How can I enjoy the fellowship of others without putting them before God? 2. What does spiritual warfare look like on a day-to-day basis? 3. Were the Pharisees expecting Elijah to return before the messiah? 4. What is the appropriate way to preach through the Song...

Episode 1066 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. Should I join a church that requires me to be baptized a second time? 2. Is the NIV translation of the Bible problematic? 3. I remember growing up and hearing people say things like earthquakes, tornados, or hurricanes are God's judgement on that place or nation. A...

Episode 1065 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. I know that I'm not saved, so what do I need to do to become saved? 2. In the New Testament, when do you learn to follow certain commands and not others? We talk about men only being pastors because of 1 Timothy 2, but we don't wear head coverings as described in C...

Episode 1064 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What is your favorite sighting of Jesus in the Old Testament? 2. Where in the Bible are the stones in the priest's garments explained? 3. Has God turned his back on the United States? 4. Can nudity be used as a therapeutic tool to de-sexualize the body? 5. Is there a s...