Core Christianity

Episode 272 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today's show: 1. My question is about  Exodus 17:8-13 . Is the imagery here foreshadowing Golgotha and the crucifixion? I would love to hear your thoughts.  2. I'm really struggling in my prayer life. When I pray it feels like God isn't there or isn't listening. Ca...

Episode 271 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today's show: 1. Will we recognize our loved ones in heaven? 2. What does blasphemy of the Holy Spirit mean or entail? I hear discussions about how all can be saved. What about blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? What can a person do? 3. My son was killed. A woman was dr...

Episode 270 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today's show: 1. Does God love some people more than others? 2. What are good reasons for Christian married couples to put off having kids? When does concern about things like finances, time, and energy in regards to having children cross the line from being wise t...

Episode 269 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today's show: 1. I'm trying to do family devotions with my kids before bed time. Our oldest  is 4  and our youngest  is 2  and a half. Right now, all I can do is read a short passage, a few verses, and then say a short prayer. Should I be trying to do more? Do you...

Episode 268 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today's show: 1. If God desires to save everyone as the Bible clearly teaches, then why does he allow people to choose hell? 2. What does it mean for Christians to be new creations? What exactly is new about us? 3. How can you tell if God is disciplining or judging...

Episode 267 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today's show: 1. I'm at a new church where they recite the Lord's prayer in the service. I have never been to a church that recited prayers. I would love to hear your thoughts about this. 2.  Lately I've really been making the extra effort to control my lust issues...

Episode 266 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today's show: 1. What do you think about praying for the Holy Spirit's presence? Since the Holy Spirit is given to every Christian does it make sense to pray for the Spirit to come?  2. Is the human heart good or bad? Is it bad before Christ enters us and good afte...

Episode 265 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today's show: 1. Did God create Jesus as the first born of all creation? I have a friend who is Jehovah's witness and believes that God created Jesus. 2. I'm confused about the Lord's Supper. Does the bread and wine literally become the body and blood of Christ? 3....

Episode 264 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today's show: 1. Does it matter if a person is cremated or buried? 2. What do you think is more important for a church good preaching or heartfelt worship? 3. Since  Galatians 5:24  says, "And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passi...

Episode 263 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today's show: 1. In  Matthew 12:28  where Jesus says, "If I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom has come"? I'm confused because I thought the kingdom hasn't come yet. 2. I know there isn't a biblical prescription on how much married Christians sh...

Episode 262 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today's show: 1. How do you understand Jesus  Luke 4  where he says that he came to liberate the captives, preach good news to the poor, and perform miracles?  2. What is the real Sabbath day? Is it Saturday or Sunday? 3. Can you explain  Psalm 88 ? This seems so c...

Episode 261 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today's show: 1. If Jesus came to bring the kingdom of God, why did he allow himself to be crucified? Why didn't Jesus just bring the kingdom? 2. Am I always called to submit to my pastor's decision? 3. Do you think a church that sings mostly Hymns in worship can s...

Episode 260 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today's show: 1. How does striving in the Christian life fit with relying on the Spirit? It seems like the more I struggle against sin the less progress I make. 2. Why did God allow Satan in the Garden of Eden and why was he allowed to tempt Eve the way he did? Why...

Episode 259 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today's show: 1. How does Jesus dying save people? I'm struggling to understand why Jesus needed to die on the cross for our sins. 2. What did Jesus do for three days immediately after the cross?  3. In  Ephesians 2:10  it says, "For we are God's handiwork, created...

Episode 258 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today's show: 1. What do you think can really make the difference between continual failure and gaining victory over sin? 2. What is your view on people who are narcissistic? How do you deal with them, especially if they are a family member or your husband?  3.  I'...

Episode 257 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today's show: 1. What do you think about the ideas that the church has been taken captive to outrage culture? It seems like maybe there is a place for righteous anger. What do you think? 2. What's the difference between a Major Prophet and a Minor Prophet? 3. In Ju...

Episode 256 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today's show: 1. When Paul speaks to the Thessalonians about the great falling away, what is he speaking of there? 2. I have a friend who used to be a Christian but now claims she is part of the Krishna Consciousness. When I try to talk to her about it, she is conv...

Episode 255 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today's show: 1. Should we be skeptical of messages of prosperity?

Episode 254 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today's show: 1. How can you tell the difference between a faithful pastor and an unfaithful pastor?

Episode 253 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today's show: 1. How do you define the prosperity Gospel?

Episode 252 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today's show: 1. In  Deuteronomy 26  where it talks about welcoming the stranger apply to us today or has this command passed away with the Old Covenant?  2. As a pastor, how can I help instill love in the members of my congregation? 3.  How do you understand  Hebr...

Episode 251 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today's show: 1. Were Old Testament believers indwelt by the Spirit in the same way that New Testament believers were? If not, what is the difference between then and now? 2. What are helpful ways to talk to people who have left the faith? 3. Can you help me unders...

Episode 250 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today's show: 1. I have a friend who is really into new age teachings and in a conversation she mentioned  Psalm 82:6  where it says that we are "gods, sons of the Most High" as evidence that the Bible teaches that each of us have god within ourselves. I know that...

Episode 249 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today's show: 1. Is there a further filling up or pouring out of the Spirit when we are saved? 2. Why do you think it's so hard for people to understand God's grace? 3.  2 Corinthians 5:21  says that "Christ became sin." I know this can't in any way contradict Chri...

Episode 248 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today's show: 1. How can the church help serve young families? 2. When I sin, it feels like I'm separated from God and that I can't even pray to him. I would like to know how do we get back to God? How does God punish us for our sins? 3. What do you think about the...