Core Christianity: Recent Episodes
Adriel Sanchez
The Core Christianity radio program was created to address a growing problem in the United States—people do not understand what the Bible teaches. Seminary professor, author, and theologian Michael Horton helped launch the show that is now hosted by Pastor Adriel Sanchez and Dr. Bill Maier.
Adriel Sanchez is pastor of North Park Presbyterian Church, a congregation in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). In addition to his pastoral responsibilities, he also serves the broader church as the host of the Core Christianity national radio broadcast.
Dr. Bill Maier is a veteran broadcaster with a background in both general market and Christian radio. He also holds a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Biola University in Southern California. Many listeners may be familiar with Bill's work for the national media ministry Focus on the Family, where he hosted the “Weekend Magazine” program and the “Family Minute with Dr. Bill Maier."
Premillennialism, Postmillennialism, Amillennialism — what’s the difference? Pastor Adriel Sanchez explains each of these eschatological views and what they distinctively hold to and then shares what his own view is.
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How should Christians discern the signs of the times? Why hasn’t Christ returned yet? Who is the Antichrist? Pastor and scholar Dennis Johnson brings clarity to the Bible’s final book.
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All believers are sealed with the Holy Spirit, but Christians can be more or less filled with the Holy Spirit. Adriel Sanchez shares three important ways how to be more filled with the Spirit that all believers, no matter their gifting, can take part in.
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Michael Horton introduces readers to the neglected person of the Holy Spirit, showing that the work of God’s Spirit is far more ordinary and common than we realize.
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Christians have been baptized into the one body of Christ. Therefore, we cannot look at Christ's body and say, 'I don't need you.' But what should we look for in a good church? Adriel Sanchez shares three things to look for when choosing a church home.
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Sexual desire is natural and good, but even good desires can be corrupted. Adriel Sanchez shares why the Bible's view of sex isn't arcane or restrictive, but upholds the goodness of sex and why dating couples should persevere and honor each other with their bodies.
FREE DOWNLOADABLE BOOKLET
Is the biblical view of marriage an outdated convention or does it lead to human flourishing? In our short book, Dr. David Ayers seeks to answer this very question.
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1 Corinthians 13 is often called “the love chapter” of the Bible—but did you know it’s also a rebuke? Pastor Adriel Sanchez explains why Paul’s words to the Corinthians still matter today—not just to confront worldly ideas about love, but to shape the whole of our work and ministry.
UNDERSTAND THE ATONEMENT
Do you understand what it means that God became human and took the punishment for our sins? "Saved from What?" is a booklet that helps you grasp the heart of the atonement.
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1 Corinthians 13 is often called “the love chapter” of the Bible—but did you know it’s also a rebuke? Pastor Adriel Sanchez explains why Paul’s words to the Corinthians still matter today—not just to confront worldly ideas about love, but to shape the whole of our work and ministry.
UNDERSTAND THE ATONEMENT
Do you understand what it means that God became human and took the punishment for our sins? "Saved from What?" is a booklet that helps you grasp the heart of the atonement.
https://solamedia.org/offers/savedfromwhat/
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WHO WE ARE
Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world.Learn more: https://solamedia.org/
Pastor Adriel Sanchez examines Islam’s views on Jesus, the cross, and sin—and shows why Christianity and Islam are ultimately irreconcilable at their core. UNDERSTAND THE ATONEMENT - Do you understand what it means that God became human and took the punishment for our sins? "Saved from What?" is a booklet that helps you grasp the heart of the atonement. https://solamedia.org/offers/savedfromwhat/ FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/
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Did the Gospel-Centered Movement that was influenced by figures such as John Piper, Tim Keller, and Matt Chandler fail? Are there dangers when pastors' sermons begin to sound formulaic and forego moral exhortations in the name of "the gospel"? Pastor Adriel Sanchez answers these questions and if it is necessary to preach the gospel in every sermon. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches.
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Many Christian singles meet someone amazing—except they don’t share their faith. Is that a dealbreaker? Pastor Adriel Sanchez unpacks what Scripture says about dating, marriage, and being “unequally yoked.” ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches
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While the Pharisees of the Bible were not two-dimensional villains, they were largely guilty of three fatal errors. Pastor Adriel Sanchez discusses what these errors were and how we can avoid them in the Christian life today. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches
Pastor Adriel Sanchez shares his journey from credobaptist to paedobaptist and encourages. While our Baptist brothers and sisters disagree, Pastor Adriel shares how the more he studied the Bible, the more he came to believe that the scriptures don't just allow for infant baptism, but necessitate it. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches
How should Christians react when a leader in the church falls? ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches
Why do some people walk away from the faith? How can you tell if your faith is genuine or merely temporary? Pastor Adriel Sanchez unpacks the difference between true faith in Jesus Christ and a fleeting or historical faith. Discover why this question shouldn’t cause anxiety—but instead, bring assurance and confidence to believers.
0:00 False faith
1:00 Not all faith is saving faith
2:28 Dead faith and temporary faith
4:34 What true faith looks like
7:17 Receive and rest upon Jesus and his righteousness
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How do we know if we are sinning or if our consciences are too sensitive? If the law is fulfilled, what law guides us in the Christian life? Pastor Adriel answers these questions and gives a guide to know if something is sinful or not. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches
Does God have two kinds of people, Israel and the church? How should Christians today relate to modern Israel? Pastor Adriel Sanchez answers these questions and more about Scripture's promises to Israel and the grafting in of gentile Christians. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches
Meddling, gossip, temptations of anonymity, speaking too quickly, there are many sins and vices involved in social media use. With wisdom from Proverbs, James, and John, Pastor Adriel Sanchez challenges us to reflect on how we engage online and to take heed of Scripture's warnings around our speech.
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Who was the first person to list the 27 books of the New Testament in the biblical canon? And how did the early Christians know which books were inspired and which weren't? Pastor Adriel Sanchez answers these questions and more about how we got our bibles. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches
Does the Bible tell me how I should work? Pastor Adriel Sanchez helps distinguish between hard work and hustle culture. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches
Are we living in the end times? Pastor Adriel Sanchez answers this question from the New Testament and encourages us in how we should conduct our lives in the last days. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches
Pastor Adriel Sanchez explains the intricate theology of the incarnation and why all Christians say that Mary is the mother of God, the God-bearer. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches
What is the meaning of each Sunday in Advent? Pastor Adriel Sanchez discusses the four themes in Advent and how they help instruct us through our suffering and in a dark and disillusioned world. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches
Does God care about how often married couples are having sex? Pastor Adriel Sanchez answers this sensitive question and navigates through the difficult issues that can arise around marital intimacy. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches
"Why does God allow evil and suffering?" is one of the most difficult questions someone can ask. Pastor Adriel Sanchez uncovers biblical categories and passages to help those who are curious about the problem of evil and those who are experiencing real suffering in their lives. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. - https://solamedia.org/ ——— ASK US A QUESTION - Have a question for Pastor Adriel? Reach out to us at questions@corechristianity.com.
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Can Christians "speak things into existence"? Pastor Adriel Sanchez discusses the difference between prayer and manifestation. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. - https://solamedia.org/ ——— ASK US A QUESTION - Have a question for Pastor Adriel? Reach out to us at questions@corechristianity.com.
Pastor Adriel Sanchez answers one of the most asked questions Christians struggle with: What can I do if I doubt I'm saved? ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. - https://solamedia.org/ ——— ASK US A QUESTION - Have a question for Pastor Adriel? Reach out to us at questions@corechristianity.com.
Can we love our gay friends and neighbors if we don't tell them the truth? Pastor Adriel Sanchez asks a number of important questions to pastors and churches who are becoming LGBTQ+ affirming. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. - https://solamedia.org/ ——— ASK US A QUESTION - Have a question for Pastor Adriel? Reach out to us at questions@corechristianity.com.
Is there a biblical blueprint for how the church should worship? Pastor Adriel Sanchez shares a key distinction to help Christians think about worship. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. - https://solamedia.org/ ——— ASK US A QUESTION - Have a question for Pastor Adriel? Reach out to us at questions@corechristianity.com.
Pastor Adriel discusses the two tendencies Christians have when thinking about the devil and spiritual warfare. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. - https://solamedia.org/ ——— ASK US A QUESTION - Have a question for Pastor Adriel? Reach out to us at questions@corechristianity.com.
Pastor Adriel responds to comments made by Dale Partridge on "prayer breakfast masculinity." Is the church influenced by feminism? Should male spirituality be marked by beer and beards, or something else? ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. - https://solamedia.org/ ——— ASK US A QUESTION - Have a question for Pastor Adriel? Reach out to us at questions@corechristianity.com.
Pastor Adriel shares four important truths Christians need to know as they think about politics this election season. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. - https://solamedia.org/ ——— ASK US A QUESTION - Have a question for Pastor Adriel? Reach out to us at questions@corechristianity.com.
Pastor Adriel shares three ways Christians can strengthen their prayer lives. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. - https://solamedia.org/ ——— ASK US A QUESTION - Have a question for Pastor Adriel? Reach out to us at questions@corechristianity.com.
Pastor Adriel shares the story of St. Augustine as an amazing example for parents to never stop praying for prodigal children. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. - https://solamedia.org/ ——— ASK US A QUESTION - Have a question for Pastor Adriel? Reach out to us at questions@corechristianity.com.
Is the Bible trustworthy or divine? Pastor Adriel helps answer these questions and shows why we can be confident that the Bible is God's word. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. - https://solamedia.org/ ——— ASK US A QUESTION - Have a question for Pastor Adriel? Reach out to us at questions@corechristianity.com.
Pastor Adriel engages the idea if there are two classes of Christian between those who are born again and justified by faith and those who are "baptized with the Holy Spirit." ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. - https://solamedia.org/ ——— ASK US A QUESTION - Have a question for Pastor Adriel? Reach out to us at questions@corechristianity.com.
Pastor Adriel discusses why the idea of "all sin is equal in God's eyes" may or may not be true. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. - https://solamedia.org/ ——— ASK US A QUESTION - Have a question for Pastor Adriel? Reach out to us at questions@corechristianity.com.
Pastor Adriel shares four things God is doing after we have sinned to bring us back to him. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. - https://solamedia.org/ ——— ASK US A QUESTION - Have a question for Pastor Adriel? Reach out to us at questions@corechristianity.com.
Pastor Adriel shares how Mark 6 and three other Old Testament passages reveal the divinity of Jesus Christ. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. - https://solamedia.org/ ——— ASK US A QUESTION - Have a question for Pastor Adriel? Reach out to us at questions@corechristianity.com.
Pastor Adriel explains the doctrine of the incarnation and answers the question of how Jesus Christ can be divine and human. ——— Download our free resource What Is the Trinity? ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. - https://solamedia.org/ ——— ASK US A QUESTION - Have a question for Pastor Adriel? Reach out to us at questions@corechristianity.com.
Pastor Adriel shares how we can fight lust and sexual temptation. Get Pastor Adriel's book, Praying with Jesus: Getting to the Heart of the Lord’s Prayer ——— Download our free resource, 7 Things You Need to Know About Marriage and Sex? ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. - https://solamedia.org/ ——— ASK US A QUESTION - Have a question for Pastor Adriel? Reach out to us at questions@corechristianity.com.
Today, Pastor Adriel discusses the doctrine that the Protestant Reformers said is "the article upon which the church stands or falls." ——— Download our free resource, What's the Difference between Justification and Sanctification? ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. - https://solamedia.org/ ——— ASK US A QUESTION - Have a question for Pastor Adriel? Reach out to us at questions@corechristianity.com.
Download our free resource, What Is the Trinity? Today, Pastor Adriel discusses three different passages in Scripture that reveal the divinity of Christ. JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ FOLLOW US Instagram X/Twitter Facebook WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. https://solamedia.org/ ASK US A QUESTION Have a question for Pastor Adriel? Reach out to us at questions@corechristianity.com.
Episode 1541 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Episode 1540 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Would I be perpetually sinning if I married an unbeliever? 2. Is Gog and Magog rightly interpreted as Russia in Ezekiel 38? 3. What is true repentance? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1539 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Can we determine the year that Jesus will return? 2. Should pastors, elders, and deacons be exempt from tithing? 3. Does Ecclesiastes 9:5 contradict 2 Corinthians 5 about the consciousness of the dead? 4. Do we receive spiritual gifts the moment we become believers? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1538 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Is my struggle with addiction a sign that I need stronger willpower? 2. How should I approach mandatory trauma training as a Christian? 3. Is it okay to pray to a deceased loved one? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1537 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- How could Acts 16 apply to a whole household if not everyone believes? 2. Is it okay for Christians to play Dungeons and Dragons? 3. Who gets the final say when there are disagreements—elders or the pastor? 4. Why do my past sins keep coming to mind after they're forgiven? 5. Will we still be considered sinners in heaven? 6. Does Luke 22 describe the moment that Simon Peter was converted? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1536 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Did Satan have the authority to give the kingdoms to Jesus in Matthew 4? 2. Do black people suffer because of a biblical curse? 3. How can I help my brother who is doubting his salvation? 4. How can a loving God be wrathful? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1535 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- How can I know if the Holy Spirit is working in me and not my own efforts? 2. How do I share the gospel with my kids? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1534 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- How was the unregenerate thief on the cross able to confess Jesus as Lord? 2. Does the Bible condone slavery? 3. Why should we care about porn of it wasn't an issue during biblical times? 4. Should we view COVID as one of the three plagues in Revelation 9:18? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1533 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- What can the church learn from the fighting over COVID restrictions? 2. Can an attack from the devil remove a Christian from God's hand? 3. Can a Christian cut a toxic person out of their life? 4. If God forgave me once, will he forgive me again for the same sin? 5. How can I walk faithfully in a culture that follows social media? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1532 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Can Christians read extra-biblical books like the Book of Enoch? 2. Are Gospel tracts with pictures of Jesus breaking the Second Commandment? 3. How can we disassociate true Christianity from hate groups? 4. Can I stop associating with Christians I disagree with? 5. Should the Church perform exorcisms to deliver people from evil spirits? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1531 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- 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? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1530 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- 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 Christians who have Alzheimer's and dementia? 6. Do I have to wait for my husband to choose a church or can I go alone? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1529 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- 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 being domineering? 5. A question about the Nashville school shooting. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1528 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- 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 okay way to be in God's word? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1527 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- 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? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1526 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Did Jesus ever say “It is better to give than to receive”? 2. How were people saved before Jesus accomplished the work of salvation? 3. When is it time to leave a church? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1525 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- What is the biblical response to racial reconciliation? 2. Would the Holy Spirit lead people to opposing beliefs? 3. Are we guilty for sinning in our dreams? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1524 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- How should I deal with guilt for my past sins? 2. Is it ethical to claim tithing on my taxes? 3. Will God reject me because of my continued struggles with sin? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1523 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Does Romans 13 call Christians to obey traffic laws? 2. Should I submit to my body or obey my mind? 3. What is the ultimate point of marriage? 4. How do I deal with an accusing conscience? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1521 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- How do I stop sinning every day? 2. Will all Jews eventually be saved? 3. How will people who have been cremated be raised from the dead? 4. Why are the words "precepts", "testimonies", "law", and so on used interchangeably? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1521 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- What's brought you the most joy hosting a live Q&A broadcast for the past 3 1/2 years? 2. What have you learned as the host of Core Christianity? 3. What must someone believe to truly be a Christian? What is Core Christianity? 4. Is it okay to take Communion at my nondenominational church? 5. Why am I experiencing paranormal activity as a believer? 6. Do I have to believe in Jesus to be saved? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1520 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- What does it mean to "wait on the Lord"? 2. How do I explain God hardening some people's hearts? 3. What is the baptism of the Holy Spirit? 4. My husband was a pastor but has now left the faith. What should I do? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1519 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Will our rewards in Heaven be commensurate with our good works? 2. Should I continue praying for my ex? 3. Can I remarry if my infidelity was the cause of the divorce? 4. Should I leave my Methodist church if they ordain LGBTQ+ pastors? 5. Can I just read the Bible and choose a denominational affiliation later? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1518 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- What role should a Christian play in addressing social justice issues? 2. How should Christians regard disgraced pastors who were good teachers? 3. Can Jesus heal me of my sexual shame after suffering abuse? Today’s Offer: How To Keep Your Faith After High School Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1517 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- What can I do if my church has bad elders? 2. How can I avoid the temptation to steal in the grocery store? 3. How can I share the gospel with someone who thinks they don't need it? 4. Is portraying Jesus in film a violation of the second commandment? Today’s Offer: How To Keep Your Faith After High School Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1516 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Does 2 John 2:8 teach that it is possible to lose salvation? 2. Is the Rapture Biblical? 3. What is the "third year" referenced in Deuteronomy 26:12? 4. What is the "fullness of the faith"? 5. Is 1 Thessalonians 4:16 about the Rapture or the Second Coming of Jesus? Today’s Offer: How To Keep Your Faith After High School Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1515 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Should I leave an organization that promotes false teachers? 2. Is it Biblical to end a life to avoid suffering? 3. Is it blasphemous to say that God is the devil? 4. Does God want me to stay with my adulterous spouse? 5. Did Adam and Eve have a mother and father? 6. Why is the Bible unclear and confusing when God is a god of order? Today’s Offer: How To Keep Your Faith After High School Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1514 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Should I abstain from inappropriate music? 2. How can I explain the oddities in the book of Genesis to a new believer? 3. How should believers expect to hear from the Holy Spirit? 4. If a Christian sins after being saved, will they then go to Hell? Today’s Offer: How To Keep Your Faith After High School Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1513 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- What does it look like to "honor my father" if he was abusive? 2. What Bible verses could I share to encourage my husband to trust God? 3. How can I love my neighbor if I can't even love myself? 4. How did Peter recognize Moses and Elijah during the Transfiguration? Today’s Offer: How To Keep Your Faith After High School Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1512 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Where do I go in the Bible for help with addiction? 2. Can a Christian still enter Heaven if they struggle with addiction? 3. What can a member of the military do if the base chapel is unbiblical? 4. Am I truly saved if I don't feel convicted of my sin? Today’s Offer: How To Keep Your Faith After High School Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1511 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Is it possible for a Christian to have victory over sin in this life? 2. I have OCD; does God know I can't help my thoughts? 3. Does God judge infants if they die before they can profess faith? 4. Why does God hold us accountable for sin when we don't choose to be born? Today’s Offer: How To Keep Your Faith After High School Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1510 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- What is the "Law of Christ"? 2. Should pastors correct people for wearing jeans at church? 3. How can I respond when people try to disprove the Bible by misquoting it? 4. What should I look for in a worship service? Today’s Offer: How To Keep Your Faith After High School Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1509 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Should I leave my church if I'm no longer aligned with their theology? 2. How can I know that I am saved? 3. Should Christian marriages always be exciting? 4. Can angels and demons affect the physical world? Today’s Offer: How To Keep Your Faith After High School Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1508 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- How can I explain the Trinity to my doubting friend? 2. What does "raca" mean in Matthew 5:22? 3. Are "ghosts sightings" always evil? 4. Should I continue as a leader in my church if my daughter is rebelling? Today’s Offer: How To Keep Your Faith After High School Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1507 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Do we become angels when we die? 2. Are non-church weddings still valid in God's eyes? 3. Does God actually hear our prayers? 4. Is having a ceremony for the departed a biblical idea? Today’s Offer: How To Keep Your Faith After High School Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1506 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- How can I focus better during prayer? 2. Why don't Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses preach the true gospel? 3. How do I store up treasures in Heaven? 4. Am I wrong for wanting images of "white Jesus" removed from my church? Today’s Offer: How To Keep Your Faith After High School Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1505 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- How should Christians understand the parable of the unjust steward? 2. What is meant by "he descended into Hell" in the Apostles' Creed? 3. Was the Bible written by man or under the guidance of God? 4. How do I share difficult Bible stories with my child? 5. Is it idolatrous to kiss or bow to a Bible? Today’s Offer: How To Keep Your Faith After High School Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1504 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Why did God put the tree of knowledge in the Garden of Eden? 2. Why did King Asa rely on physicians without going to the Lord? 3. Did Satan tempt Adam and Eve before or after he was thrown out of Heaven? 4. What should Christians think about the pursuit of wealth? 5. What is the purpose of marriage on earth if it won't exist in Heaven? Today’s Offer: How To Keep Your Faith After High School Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1503 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Why did God put the tree of knowledge in the Garden of Eden? 2. Why did King Asa rely on physicians without going to the Lord? 3. Did Satan tempt Adam and Eve before or after he was thrown out of Heaven? 4. What should Christians think about the pursuit of wealth? 5. What is the purpose of marriage on earth if it won't exist in Heaven? Today’s Offer: How To Keep Your Faith After High School Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1502 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- How can a Christian resist temptation? 2. What are the marks of true revival in the church? 3. Can a believer still be possessed by demons? 4. Are tattoos and piercings okay for a Christian? Today’s Offer: How To Keep Your Faith After High School Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1501 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Is it inappropriate to read my Bible and pray with my boyfriend? 2. Should Christian parents disinherit rebellious children? 3. Why is there so much sexual sin in America today? 4. My husband is constantly stoned. What should I do? 5. What should I do if my son is dating a Muslim? Today’s Offer: 5 Names of God You Should Know Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1500 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- I'm feeling guilty over my sin. What should I do? 2. Is Hell just separation from God? 3. Do we go directly to Heaven when we die? 4. If I backslide, am I still saved? 5. How do we "obey the gospel" if the gospel is Christ's finished work? Today’s Offer: 5 Names of God You Should Know Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1499 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- How often should churches take Communion? 2. Should Christians pray for the salvation of evil people? 3. What does it mean that "many are called, few are chosen"? 4. Can you be a Christian and still support abortion? 5. What is the difference between Sheol, hell, and Hades? Today’s Offer: 5 Names of God You Should Know Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1497 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Is it okay for Christians to use meditation apps? 2. Did the devil trick the wise men into going to Jerusalem? 3. Is it unbiblical for a wife to make more money than her husband? 4. How are we saved by grace if "doers of the law will be justified"? 5. Do denominations that don't speak in tongues ignore the book of Acts? Today’s Offer: 5 Names of God You Should Know Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1496 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- What is the purpose of the two witnesses in Revelation? 2. Are we justified by works and faith or faith alone? 3. What should a congregation do when their pastor resigns due to scandal? 4. Why did Jesus explain his parables only to a few? Today’s Offer: 5 Names of God You Should Know Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1495 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- If no one has ever seen God the Father, has Jesus seen God? 2. What will people who are going to hell say to God on the day of judgment? 3. What can I say to my friend who would rather be in hell with his wife? 4. If a pregnant woman is raptured, what will happen to her baby? 5. Should I stay in a church that emphasizes self-interest? Today’s Offer: 5 Names of God You Should Know Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1494 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Is it okay to take Communion with wine if you're under 21? 2. Is the world as bad today as it was in Noah's day? 3. My husband is creating a hostile family environment. What should I do? 4. Does 2 Timothy 1:7-8 teach that Christians have the power of God? Today’s Offer: 5 Names of God You Should Know Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1493 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- What is faith healing, and is it biblical? 2. Is it a sin to remarry after leaving an abusive marriage? 3. Can I leave my church if I don't feel fulfilled during service? 4. What should I do if my denomination begins to ordain homosexual pastors? Today’s Offer: 5 Names of God You Should Know Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1492 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Can the world become so evil that God would destroy it again? 2. Why do people "plead the blood of Jesus"? 3. How could Jesus die if he is fully God? 4. Can you only receive the Holy Spirit through baptism? 5. How should we understand Isaiah 65:20? Today’s Offer: 5 Names of God You Should Know Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1491 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- What qualifications should a church look for in a new pastor? 2. Does Paul say in 1 Corinthians that there will be a change in the Trinity? 3. Are Christians required to tithe 10% of their net or gross income? 4. Can Satan still come before God? 5. What is an appropriate way to reject a call to ministry? Today’s Offer: 5 Names of God You Should Know Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1490 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Must Christians participate in Old Testament rituals? 2. Should I leave my denomination if they ordain homosexuals? 3. Is the expression "no good deed goes unpunished" biblical? 4. How should Christians practice fasting? 5. What role does prophecy play in Christianity today? Today’s Offer: 5 Names of God You Should Know Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1489 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Should I abstain from Communion if drinking goes against my conscience? 2. Are we violating the Sabbath by worshipping on Sunday? 3. What is apostolic succession and is it needed to be a true church? 4. Is translation technology bringing us to another tower of Babel? 5. Should children take Communion with their families? Today’s Offer: 5 Names of God You Should Know Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1488 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- What does "calling upon the name of the Lord" in Genesis 4 mean? 2. Did the world and everything in it belong to Jesus while he was a man? 3. Is it inappropriate to use grape juice for Communion? 4. Do I invite my friend to church if she's only interested in making friends? 5. Will the Second Coming affect people living on the Moon or Mars? Today’s Offer: 5 Names of God You Should Know Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1487 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Does 1 Corinthians 15:29 teach that the dead can be baptized? 2. Does someone who is possessed need to agree to be exorcised? 3. How can Christians navigate a toxic relationship? 4. Does God give people the ability to see angels? Today’s Offer: 5 Names of God You Should Know Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1486 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Does Satan cause people to get sick? 2. What verses support the baptism of infants? 3. Do Roman Catholics teach that salvation is by works? 4. What does Psalm 103 mean when it says to "Bless the Lord"? Today’s Offer: 5 Names of God You Should Know Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1485 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Is it wrong to be baptized a second time? 2. Should I avoid a church that teaches I can lose my salvation? 3. Are people who were baptized as children but leave the church still saved? 4. Is it possible to miss out on God's will for my life? 5. Why do we still follow the Ten Commandments if we're not under the law? Today’s Offer: 5 Names of God You Should Know Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1484 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Is God still honored by an impulsive marriage? 2. Is blessing animals a legitimate church practice? 3. Are Roman Catholics actually Christians? 4. Is it wrong to use extra-biblical practices if they help me focus on God? 5. Is the righteousness of Christ imputed by faith or sanctification? Today’s Offer: 5 Names of God You Should Know Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1483 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Why did Jesus teach His disciples to pray to the Father, not the Trinity? 2. How does suffering make Christians more like Jesus? 3. Is it ever okay to serve Communion outside of a church service? 4. How can I know if I truly believe in Jesus? Today’s Offer: 5 Names of God You Should Know Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1482 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Why is Adam blamed for the Fall if Eve sinned first? 2. Why did the Elder in Revelation 4:4 ask John who those robed in white are? 3. What book of the Bible should I recommend to a curious non-believer? 4. Is it okay for children to take Communion? Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1481 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Did God have a beginning? 2. What can we say to people who have suffered the loss of a loved one? 3. Are Native American spiritual practices compatible with Christianity? 4. How can I convince my spouse that the Lord has changed me? Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1480 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Where did the demons that Jesus cast into the pigs go when they drowned? 2. What is a good commentary to break down each book of the Bible? 3. When am I gossiping and when am I just sharing my opinion? 4. Should I expect a direct response from Jesus when I pray? 5. If I pray for my brother who died in infancy will he go to heaven? Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1479 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Why do faithful Christians experience extreme suffering? 2. Will there still be evil people after the devil is in the lake of fire? 3. What's an appropriate way to engage with my homosexual friends? 4. When does a new Christian receive the Holy Spirit? Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1478 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Can the Holy Spirit leave a Christian? 2. Did sin exist before the Fall? 3. Can our prayers fall into the wrong hands? 4. How do I know if I'm hearing God's voice or the devil's? Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1477 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Does Scripture offer healing for past abuse that causes anxiety for me? 2. Is it sinful to invest in or use Bitcoin? 3. What's the difference between sin, transgression, and iniquity? 4. Should Christians avoid spanking their children? Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1476 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Was I wrong to not share my prayer needs with my church? 2. How were the chapter divisions in the Bible decided? 3. What are the beliefs of the Anabaptists? 4. Will we have physical bodies in heaven? 5. Can I know I'll get to heaven if Moses was kept out of the promised land? Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1475 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Does the Year of Jubilee symbolize Jesus? 2. Does the Bible teach that we have free will? 3. How can I forgive my pastor for not supporting me when my son died? 4. Will people have a chance to repent in Hell? Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1474 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Why did Jesus ask to be baptized if he had no sin? 2. Should I be baptized again if my church requires it? 3. Why does Genesis 15 call God the "angel of the Lord"? 4. How can I share the gospel with my unbelieving spouse? 5. Have I forfeited salvation if I misrepresented the gospel? Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1473 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Why does the psalmist state that God would be with him in hell in Psalm 139? 2. What does it mean to "resist the devil"? 3. Are Christians commanded to be pacifists? 4. Can christians take up arms if the government takes away their rights? 5. Is "extreme unction" a true sacrament? Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1472 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Why does the psalmist state that God would be with him in hell in Psalm 139? 2. What does it mean to "resist the devil"? 3. Are Christians commanded to be pacifists? 4. Can christians take up arms if the government takes away their rights? 5. Is "extreme unction" a true sacrament? Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1471 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Is masturbation a sin? 2. Who are the 12 people mentioned by Paul in 1 Corinthians 15? 3. How can we address singleness in the church? 4. My husband isn't invested in our marriage, can I divorce if I don't remarry? Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1470 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Does Daniel 12:4 point to an end times prophecy that is happening now? 2. Does Jesus teach in the Lord's Prayer that God leads us into temptation? 3. Who exacly is allowed to perform baptism? 4. Is Jesus' desire for his people to be sinless? 5. Does Isaiah 45:11 teach that we can command God? Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1469 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Do 2 Chronicles 17 and 1 Kings 22 contradict each other? 2. Were the Apostles always the same 12 people? 3. Was Mary ever called the "Queen of Heaven" in the Bible? 4. Can I follow my pastor if he transfers to a new church? 5. Should churches show movies that promote a political agenda? Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1468 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- How can I ward off spiritual attacks? 2. Why must I be conformed to the image of Christ if I'm made in God's image? 3. Why don't religious Jews sacrifice animals anymore? 4. How can I attend church and tithe if I have to work on Sundays? Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1467 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- What is the difference between apostasy and backsliding? 2. Was Mark Driscoll wrong to rebuke the Stronger Men's Conference? 3. How can I know that God is with me in my mental illness? 4. How could David be called blameless before God if he was a sinner? 5. Why is God allowing my blindness to progress if I'm a believer? Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1466 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Is prayer just wishful thinking if it doesn't change my circumstances? 2. Is a prayer journal an acceptable form of prayer or must I pray out loud? 3. Should I be concerned about my pastor practicing "Lectio Divina"? 4. Should we pray to each person of the Trinity individually? Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest spec
Episode 1465 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Can a true Christian live in habitual sin? 2. How do I not picture Jesus while I'm praying? 3. How does group prayer differ from personal prayer? 4. What kinds of things can I do to fight temptations and evil thoughts? Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1464 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Who is the "man of lawlessness" in 2 Thessalonians 2? 2. Who determines a person's last day of life: man or God? 3. What is the best translation of the Lord's Prayer? 4. What was happening when the Pharisees brought the woman caught in adultery? Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1463 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Should we use titles like "apostle" when we do acts of service? 2. Why does God punish people in hell instead of annihilating them? 3. Must I be baptized to take Communion? 4. Why did God create satan if God knew he would be his enemy? Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1462 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- I confessed cheating on my girlfriend to God, must I confess it to her? 2. Where did God's people go after dying before Jesus rose again? 3. How can I practice the biblical discipline of solitude? 4. When a believer dies, do they get a glorified body immediately? Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1461 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- How can Jesus be fully God and fully man? 2. What does it mean to "rightly divide Scripture"? 3. How can I explain Judges 19:22 to a group of prisoners that I teach? 4. Are there so many false prophets because we are living in the last days?5. Why did God create Adam in the first place knowing he would fall? Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus
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Episode 1460 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Is it sinful if a person takes Communion without having been baptized? 2. Are Christians able to speak things into existence? 3. What do the five red heifers have to do with biblical prophecy? 4. What pastors do you listen to? Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1459 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Should I disassociate from Christians who fellowship with false teachers? 2. Can demons predict the future? 3. Can a Christian lose their salvation if they don't go to church? 4. Should I switch churches if I don't like contemporary worship music? Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1458 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Can Christians believe in creation and evolution? 2. Why did only angels witness Jesus's resurrection as it happened? 3. Why did Satan try to tempt Jesus if he knows he is God? 4. Does God withhold faith from people who want to believe? Today’s Offer: The King Is Crowned: 10 Ways Jesus's Ascension Matters For You Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1457 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Is Hell mentioned in the Old Testament? 2. Is the idea of purgatory biblical? 3. Is it wrong for churches to have armed security guards? 4. Is the judgment in 1 Corinthians 5 for all people or non-believers? 5. How can I find comfort in times of fear & anxiety? Today’s Offer: The King Is Crowned: 10 Ways Jesus's Ascension Matters For You Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1456 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Are egg hunts ok for churches to host? 2. Does our view of the end times affect our understanding of God's kingdom? * 3. What's the difference between Calvinists and Lutherans? 4. Was it necessary for Jesus to die in such a brutal way? *Revelation Bible Study Today’s Offer: The King Is Crowned: 10 Ways Jesus's Ascension Matters For You Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1455 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Why did the cross become the symbol of Christianity? 2. Why does the Roman Catholic Church number the 10 commandments differently?* 3. Where did the "Gentiles" come from? 4. Am I permanently disqualified from leadership after committing sexual sin? Today’s Offer: The King Is Crowned: 10 Ways Jesus's Ascension Matters For You Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1454 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Is it ok for Cristians to try to lose weight through hypnotism? 2. How can I strengthen my faith so I'm prepared for hardships in life? 3. Does God ever call someone out of ministry into something else? 4. Does Ecclesiastes 12:12 mean that the Bible will continue to be added to? Today’s Offer: The King Is Crowned: 10 Ways Jesus's Ascension Matters For You Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1453 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Should I view my life difficulties as punishment or discipline from God? 2. Which Bible translation do you prefer? 3. What are the individual roles of the members of the Trinity? 4. Can I seek a new partner if my spouse has Alzheimer's and doesn't know me? Today’s Offer: The King Is Crowned: 10 Ways Jesus's Ascension Matters For You Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1452 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- How can I respond to skeptics about the location of Jesus' tomb? 2. Is it ok for me to take medication for schizophrenia? 3. Is it ok for Christians to watch violent sports like boxing and MMA? 4. What is 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 teaching us about the 2nd coming of Christ? 5. How can I reconcile the different messages in John 12:25 and John 10:10? 6. Question about tongues of fire on the disciples.
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Episode 1451 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- 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 assurance? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1450 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- 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? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1449 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- What do I do if the only Biblical preachers in my town are women?
- What can I do if my spouse chats with women online and refuses counseling?
- Where was Lazarus's soul before Jesus brought him back?
- Will a Christian who commits suicide still go to Heaven?
- Should Christians celebrate Easter?
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Episode 1448 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Who is the man at the feast without a wedding garment in Matthew 22:11?
- Who is Peter referring to with his use of "any" in 2 Peter 3:9?
- Is a premillennial or amillennial view of the end times more Biblical?
- Does Jesus "get us" more than the father does?
- What's the significance of Jesus receiving a crown of thorns?
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Episode 1447 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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How do I advise my friend whose child is "transitioning"? 2. Am I committing adultery by marrying someone who was previously divorced?
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Why did Jesus need to leave to send the Holy Spirit?
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Should I try to pursue my prodigal child, or wait on the Lord?
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At what point in Jesus's ministry were the disciples saved?
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Episode 1446 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- If God is sovereign, do humans still have free will? 2. Are there people today who come back from the dead with a word from Jesus? 3. Does Revelation 19 say that Jesus has a tattoo? 4. Is it ok for me to ask God to reveal his will for me? 5. Does Romans 11:21 teach that I can't be sure that I am truly saved? Today’s Offer: The King Is Crowned: 10 Ways Jesus's Ascension Matters For You Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1445 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Is America modern-day Babylon? 2. Is there Biblical evidence against evolution? 3. What is the "spirit of Leviathan"? 4. Does Jesus physically appear in the Old Testament? Today’s Offer: The King Is Crowned: 10 Ways Jesus's Ascension Matters For You Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1444 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Should we accept Bible translations that use modern slang? 2. What is the "perfect law of liberty"? 3. Does 1 Corinthians 15:28 mean that Jesus is inferior to the Father? 4. How can Christians "pray in the Spirit"? Today’s Offer: The King Is Crowned: 10 Ways Jesus's Ascension Matters For You Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1443 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- HOW SPECIFIC DO I NEED TO BE IN MY PRAYERS? 2. DOES REVELATION 14 TEACH THAT THE CHURCH WON'T GO THROUGH THE TRIBULATION? 3. CAN SATAN BE REDEEMED? 4. HOW SHOULD I UNDERSTAND AND EXPLAIN HUMAN "FREE WILL" BIBLICALLY? Today’s Offer: The King Is Crowned: 10 Ways Jesus's Ascension Matters For You Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1442 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- How can I witness to my neighbors who practice black magic?
- Does Mark 10:40 mean that there is a hierarchy of power in the trinity?
- Is fasting an important practice for Christians?
- Are there non-sexual forms of unfaithfulness that are grounds for divorce?
- What Do I Say to Someone On the Brink of Leaving the Faith?
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Episode 1441 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Does God consider my common law relationship as a marriage? 2. Is my disability part of God's perfect plan, or will I be healed in heaven? 3. What is "Christian Nationalism" and is it biblical? 4. Why is Jesus referred to as the 'Angel of the Lord' when he is God? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1440 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- If God is sovereign, do humans still have free will? 2. Are there people today who come back from the dead with a word from Jesus? 3. Does Revelation 19 say that Jesus has a tattoo? 4. Is it ok for me to ask God to reveal his will for me? 5. Does Romans 11:21 teach that I can't be sure that I am truly saved? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1439 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- How can we balance service in the church with a healthy family life? 2. How could Jacob wrestle with God if no one can see God and live? 3. What does healthy church discipline look like? 4. How can churches be welcoming if Jesus says the gospel is divisive? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1438 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Is using anointing oil for healing something Christians should do today? 2. How can I avoid bitterness toward a person who won't apologize? 3. Is undergoing hypnosis for medical reasons ok for Christians? 4. Can Christians be memmbers of secular clubs? 5. Does God's grace come before being baptized or with baptism? 6. Is the practice of "pronouncing victory" over sin biblical? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1437 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- My pastor started preaching that homosexuality isn't sin; what can I do? 2. When a Christian lives contrary to God's law, does that block blessing? 3. Is it wrong to make characters that are analogous to Jesus in novels? 4. My husband doesn't enjoy Sunday worship or fellowship. What should I do? 5. Can a person be saved if they deny the Trinity? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1436 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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When will God give me freedom from the pain of my past relationship? 2. Does Matthew 7 mean that if I don’t bear fruit I’ll be condemned?
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Are we allowed to be assertive as Christians?
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Are denominations allowed to remove churches for having a female pastor?
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Episode 1435 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- If Christians will be in heaven, who is going to live on the new earth? 2. Will I still go to heaven if I'm actively sinning when Christ returns? 3. Is it wrong for Christians to use in vitro fertilization? 4. Were there more people on the ark than Noah and his family? 5. Are the good works of Christians still considered "filthy rags"? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1434 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Does the Bible offer encouragement for when I failed to share the Gospel? 2. Since I'm forgiven, do I still need to confess my sins when I pray? 3. How can I explain to my daughter that Christmas isn't a pagan holiday? 4. Do angels pray, and if so, do they pray for us? 5. Are the giants in Genesis 6 the offspring of fallen angels? 6. Is it okay to change churches if I feel like I don't fit in? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1433 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Should I study atheism in order to understand it better? 2. Should I officiate a wedding between a Christian and a non-Christian? 3. What should I look for in a church now that I've come back to the faith? 4. What is the difference between doctrine and theology? 5. Does James 5 promise physical or spiritual healing? How Do I Choose a Church? Today’s Offer: Why Would Anyone Get Married? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1432 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Does having denominations cause division within Christianity? 2. Is Satan being shown mercy by being loosed for a thousand years? 3. Why does the Bible tell us to mortify the flesh? 4. If I never marry in this life, will I get a second chance in heaven? 5. Did Moses and the elders see God in Exodus 24:9? Today’s Offer: Why Would Anyone Get Married? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1431 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- How should Christians think of secret societies like the Illuminati? 2. Can a Christian change churches if there are doctrinal disagreements? 3. How can I explain to my young child why we left a false church? * 4. Did John the Baptist doubt Jesus? *How Do I Choose a Church? Today’s Offer: Why Would Anyone Get Married? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1430 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Can I be a pastor and care for the health needs of my future spouse? 2. Does God truly forget my sins when I confess them? 3. Is the doctrine of the Trinity a hill worth dying on? 4. How can I explain to a new believer that Jesus is the only way? Today’s Offer: Why Would Anyone Get Married? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1429 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- How can I be sure of God's will for using my gifts? 2. How can I keep my conscience blameless before God? 3. On the cross, did Jesus mean that the thief would be in heaven that day? 4. Why did Jesus teach in parables? Today’s Offer: Why Would Anyone Get Married? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1428 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- What does it mean to abide in Christ, and how can I do it? 2. What is the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit in Matthew 12:31-33? 3. Is it sinful to remarry if my wife divorced me without biblical grounds? 4. Why would God bind Satan in Revelation 20 just to let him loose again? Today’s Offer: Why Would Anyone Get Married? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1427 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Am I obligated to forgive someone who keeps wronging me and isn't sorry? 2. Is there an order of priority for who we love in Mark 12:30? 3. How can I balance the sovereignty of God with human responsibility? 4. Does God feel sadness and pain just like we do? 5. Is the Lord's Supper connected with the gospel? Today’s Offer: Why Would Anyone Get Married? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1426 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- CAN JEWS BE SAVED IF THEY DON'T BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS THE MESSIAH? 2. ARE 'JESUS' AND 'YESHUA' THE SAME PERSON? 3. IS BAPTISM A GUARANTEE OF ENTRANCE INTO HEAVEN? 4. IS MELCHIZEDEK THE HOLY SPIRIT? 5. HOW CAN I TRUST THAT GOD PROTECTS ME WHEN HE ALLOWED TRAGIC DEATH IN MY FAMILY? Today’s Offer: 7 TRUTHS ABOUT MARITAL SEX Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1425 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- If Jesus washed the disciples' feet, should we wash feet also? 2. How do I make God the biggest part of my life? 3. Is heaven actually here on earth? 4. Am I really saved if I keep sinning even though I know better? Today’s Offer: 7 TRUTHS ABOUT MARITAL SEX Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1424 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- When will satan be cast out of heaven, or has that already happened? 2. Is it ok for me to send my children to a Roman Catholic school? 3. Do we know where the Arc of the Covenant is? 4. Is Christianity anti-romance? 5. What is Ash Wednesday and should churches practice it? Today’s Offer: 7 TRUTHS ABOUT MARITAL SEX Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1423 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- In my prayer, am I only allowed to pray to the Father? 2. Do our loved ones in heaven know what we are doing on Earth? 3. Who exactly is taken and left behind in Matthew 24? 4. If God is outside of time, why aren't we converted at birth? 5. Can I be forgiven if I walked away from the faith but came back? Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1422 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Does Jesus need a Super Bowl ad? 2. Could angels be mistaken for ghosts? 3. How could Jesus Be tempted without sinning? 4. What is the proper way to address Jesus? 5. Should preachers encourage people to join them on special trips? If no one can see God and live, why did Jesus say seeing him is seeing the Father? Today’s Offer: 7 TRUTHS ABOUT MARITAL SEX Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1421 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Can children take communion as soon as they are baptized? 2. Did God use evolution to create the world? 3. At what age can a child make a genuine profession of faith? 4. How do I know which events in Revelation are past, present, or future? 5. How can I be thankful for God's sovereignty if I've suffered great loss? Today’s Offer: 7 TRUTHS ABOUT MARITAL SEX Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1420 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Why didn't God just defeat satan in the garden? 2. What does "raca" in Matthew 5:22 mean? 3. Is the Bible's view of women misogynistic? 4. How could Jesus come from the line of Judah who was so sinful? 5. Does Isaiah 65 teach that God will remove our bad memories in heaven? Today’s Offer: 7 TRUTHS ABOUT MARITAL SEX Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1419 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- What's the difference between Sheol and hell? 2. Will Jesus protect the church from the Great Tribulation? 3. What's the difference between the law of Moses and the law of Christ? 4. Was John the Baptist the first to baptize with water? 5. Is it sinful for Christians to get tattoos? Today’s Offer: 7 TRUTHS ABOUT MARITAL SEX Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1418 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Do my baptized children still need to profess their own faith in Jesus? 2. How can I know if God is leading me to change how I serve in the church? 3. Why does Jesus say that the last days will be like the "days of Noah"? 4. Are my good relationships in a church a good reason to stay? 5. Does God bless some people with knowledge more than others? Today’s Offer: 7 TRUTHS ABOUT MARITAL SEX Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1417 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Is there a difference between Sunday service and having weekly fellowship? 2. Is there biblical evidence for a church being congregationally ruled? 3. How do I hear God's voice in my life? 4. Does intentional sin keep a believer from going to heaven? 5. Does God speak through prophets today like in the Old Testament? Today’s Offer: 7 TRUTHS ABOUT MARITAL SEX Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1416 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- How should I respond to the Pope allowing blessings for homosexuals? 2. What should I do if my pastor is leading the church astray? 3. Do Roman Catholics worship Mary and other saints? Today’s Offer: TOUGH QUESTIONS ANSWERED Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1415 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- What can I do when the local pastors lack reverence in the pulpit? 2. What should I do when my pastor is making accusations against an elder? 3. How should Christians engage in politics today? 4. How can I trust God's provision after dealing with major life struggles? Today’s Offer: TOUGH QUESTIONS ANSWERED Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1414 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Does God speak to people in dreams today? 2. Do Christians still need to practice the Old Testament festivals? 3. Am I risking idolatry if I mount my hunting trophies? 4. How should a pastor confront someone living in open sin? 5. Why does the Bible go back and forth between Israel and Jacob? Today’s Offer: TOUGH QUESTIONS ANSWERED Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1413 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- What should I tell my son who is transitioning into a woman? 2. How can I share the gospel with my friend who is Jehovah's Witness? 3. Are some sins worse than others? 4. After I first believe and repent, do I need to repent when I sin again? 5. Why did Jesus say "my body broken for you" if his bones weren't broken? Today’s Offer: TOUGH QUESTIONS ANSWERED Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1412 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Do we become responsible for Adam's sin at a certain age? 2. What is the significance of each piece of the armor of God? 3. How can the church help those struggling with trauma? 4. Why do so many churches seem to avoid classic hymns? 5. Who is Satan, and how does he tempt people? Today’s Offer: TOUGH QUESTIONS ANSWERED Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1411 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Are the apocryphal books part of the 'great deception' in Revelation? 2. How can I continue to pray in faith when God doesn't answer? 3. Is Revelation 22:17 the last chance for unbelievers to repent? 4. Is Jesus the 'son' in Psalm 2? 5. Is the account of Jesus cursing the fig tree in Mark 11 an analogy? Today’s Offer: FEARFULLY MADE Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1410 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Can a loving God allow some types of war or fighting? 2. Could the rich young man in the Bible earn heaven by good works? 3. How can I explain that God is uncreated to my granddaughter? 4. Do I still need to go to church if I listen and donate to Christian radio? 5. Is Ishmael the spiritual father of Islam? Today’s Offer: FEARFULLY MADE Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1409 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Why did Jesus cry out “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” 2. Would my son’s struggle with addiction keep him from heaven?* 3. How important is it to have a stance on the end times? 4. How did the serpent get into the Garden of Eden? Today’s Offer: FEARFULLY MADE Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1408 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Can Christians join fraternities and sororities? 2. Should my pastor and I "agree to disagree" on theology or should I leave? 3. Why didn't Jesus know the day or the hour of his return? 4. How can I know what God's will is for my life? Today’s Offer: FEARFULLY MADE Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1407 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- What's the main difference between protestants and Roman Catholics? 2. Is it wrong to workout on Sundays? 3. How can I know if I am called to pastoral ministry? 4. What's the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation? 5. Are there certain sins that can make me lose my salvation? Today’s Offer: FEARFULLY MADE Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1406 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Why do people think that the fruit from the forbidden tree was an apple? 2. Is tithing an Old Testament command that we are still bound to today? 3. Does God shame people for their sin? 4. How does the Bible become more than just head knowledge? 5. Should I stay at a church where I disagree with the pastor's theology? Today’s Offer: FEARFULLY MADE Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1405 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Who wrote the Bible? 2. What is Paul teaching about the law in Romans 7:14-22? 3. Does it matter what time of day the worship service happens on Sunday? 4. How can I mentor my granddaughter in her Christian walk? Today’s Offer: FEARFULLY MADE Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1404 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Do people really have a choice if only the elect can believe? 2. Does Matthew 18:19 mean that God guides our conversation when we gather? 3. Am I truly saved if I'm not leading people to Christ? 4. What does "once saved, always saved" really mean, and is it true? Today’s Offer: FEARFULLY MADE Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1403 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- What will happen to people who hear the gospel but don't believe? 2. How much transparency should pastors provide for their use of money? 3. Where in the Bible does God say we need to be "born again"? 4. Should pastors address current events from the pulpit? Today’s Offer: FEARFULLY MADE Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1402 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- How can I explain to my friend that we cannot lose our salvation? [1:51] 2. What is the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? [6:09] 3. How significant is racial diversity in the church? [10:24] 4. How do I avoid church burnout? [18:06] Today’s Offer: TOUGH QUESTIONS ANSWERED Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1401 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Why did people live so much longer before the flood? 2. Are Romans 3:10 and James 5:16 in conflict regarding righteousness? 3. How did English Bible translators end up with "Jesus" from the Hebrew? 4. What can we learn fro Jesus's first miracle of turning water into wine? 5. According to Romans 3:10, how could God count Abram as righteous? Today’s Offer: TOUGH QUESTIONS ANSWERED Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1400 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Should Christians make New Year's Resolutions? 2. Why were certain books kept out of the King James Bible? 3. Is the Eastern Orthodox church the true descendent of the apostles? 4. Does Matthew 10:35 mean that Jesus isn't the Messiah from Malachi 4? 5. What is expected of believers to keep the Sabbath holy? Today’s Offer: TOUGH QUESTIONS ANSWERED Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1399 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- What do we know about Jesus's childhood? 2. What is "Decision Theology," and is it biblical? 3. Who are Gog and Magog in Ezekiel? 4. How can I engage my Muslim friend on who Jesus really is? Today’s Offer: TOUGH QUESTIONS ANSWERED Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1398 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Why do I need to be forgiven if it's Adam's fault I'm a sinner? 2. Is my regular Christian fellowship the same as attending church on Sunday? 3. How can I navigate the grief process after our pastor fell in sin? Today’s Offer: TOUGH QUESTIONS ANSWERED Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1397 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Should I change churches if the one I attend doesn't offer transportation? 2. Does God love everyone? 3. Does God call everyone to salvation? 4. Are churches required to have elders? 5. Why are certain people held from the Lord's Supper? Today’s Offer: TOUGH QUESTIONS ANSWERED Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1396 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Should Christians take Communion if they aren't a church member anywhere? 2. Should Christians worship on both Saturday and Sunday? 3. What is Replacement Theology and is it biblical? 4. How did I grow up in the church without actually knowing the Bible? 5. Is the church Christians who gather together and not a building? Today’s Offer: TOUGH QUESTIONS ANSWERED Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1395 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Is it possible to unsave myself by reverting to my previous way of living? 2. How can I communicate my concern over Christian music with bad theology? 3. Was I truly a Christian if I was later possessed by a demon? 4. What specifically is wrong with the theology in modern Christian music? 5. Did Noah's Sons' names relate to their race? Today’s Offer: TOUGH QUESTIONS ANSWERED Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1394 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Must you be a member of a church to participate in Communion? 2. How should we understand the gift of faith in John 6:27-30? 3. Is the actual body and blood of Christ present in Communion? 4. Is the office of Bishop a biblical office like elder and pastor? 5. How can I know if my relative is truly a prophetess? Today’s Offer: TOUGH QUESTIONS ANSWERED Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1393 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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- Can the church be welcoming to homosexuals without affirming their sin? 2. Can God really forgive me when i keep committing the sin of lust? 3. How can I share the gospel in 60 seconds? 4. Who was cain afraid would retaliate against him after he killed Abel? 5. What Scriptures can help me to love homosexuals attending church? Today’s Offer: TOUGH QUESTIONS ANSWERED Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1392 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Today’s Offer: WE BELIEVE: THE NICENE CREED STUDY Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1391 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Today’s Offer: WE BELIEVE: THE NICENE CREED STUDY Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1390 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Today’s Offer: WE BELIEVE: THE NICENE CREED STUDY Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1389 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Today’s Offer: WE BELIEVE: THE NICENE CREED STUDY Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1388 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Today’s Offer: WE BELIEVE: THE NICENE CREED STUDY Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1387 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Today’s Offer: WE BELIEVE: THE NICENE CREED STUDY Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1386 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Today’s Offer: WE BELIEVE: THE NICENE CREED STUDY Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1385 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Today’s Offer: WE BELIEVE: THE NICENE CREED STUDY Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1384 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Did God Create Us to Be Vegan? 2. Has the Abrahamic Covenant Been Fulfilled? 3. What Should I Do If My Deacon Is Living with His Girlfriend? 4. Do False Teachers Know They Are Wolves in Sheep's Clothing? Today’s Offer: WE BELIEVE: THE NICENE CREED STUDY Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1383 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How do I reason with someone who obsesses over his belief in a flat earth? 2. Do we worship on Sunday because the Roman Catholic Church changed the day? 3. Can we say that Mary is the mother of God? 4. What comfort does scripture offer me in my illness? 5. What styles of music are appropriate in a church service? Today’s Offer: WE BELIEVE: THE NICENE CREED STUDY Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1382 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How do I reason with someone who obsesses over his belief in a flat earth? 2. Do we worship on Sunday because the Roman Catholic Church changed the day? 3. Can we say that Mary is the mother of God? 4. What comfort does scripture offer me in my illness? 5. What styles of music are appropriate in a church service? Today’s Offer: WE BELIEVE: THE NICENE CREED STUDY Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1381 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How do I reason with someone who wants to convinced everyone that the earth is flat? 2. Do we worship on Sunday because the Roman Catholic church changed the day? 3. Can we say that Mary is the Mother of God? 4. What comfort does Scripture offer for those with illnesses 5. What styles of music are appropriate in a church service? Today’s Offer: 5 Reasons Christmas Isn’t a Pagan Holiday Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Who were the Three Wise Men in the Christmas story? 2. Where do you find biblical support for the Doctrine of the Trinity?
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Why are our calendars structured around the lifetime of Jesus Christ?
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What Scripture should I share with someone who is interested in Jesus?
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Episode 1379 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does God call all people to salvation? 2. Does 2 John 10 teach that I should avoid my former pastor? 3. Should Christians try to decode events of the end times? 4. How do I move forward after squandering my inheritance? 5. What does it mean to have a "reprobate mind" in Romans 1? Today’s Offer: WE BELIEVE: THE NICENE CREED STUDY Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1378 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Are Apocryphal books heretical or helpful? 2. How can the Bible say that Jesus, as God, is sitting at God's right hand? 3. According to Romans 13, should Mordecai have honored Haman? 4. What does it mean to be a "carnal Christian"? 5. What Scriptures can you offer to encourage me to pray? Today’s Offer: WE BELIEVE: THE NICENE CREED STUDY Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1377 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What are the books of Leviticus and Numbers about? 2. How do I know if I'm one of the elect? 3. Can I be saved if I don't believe in the Trinity? 4. Is the doctrine of original sin unfair? Today’s Offer: WE BELIEVE: THE NICENE CREED STUDY Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What should I do if my work prohibits me from saying "Merry Christmas"? 2. How much transparency should church leadership have on church finances? 3. Does the Bible support unitarian beliefs? 4. How can I reach someone who is skeptical of Christianity? Today’s Offer: 5 Reasons Christmas Isn’t a Pagan Holiday Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1375 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. At what point does the production of a church service become performance? 2. How can I overcome doubts about my salvation? 3. How do we approach people with special needs in communion? 4. Is cremation a pagan practice that christians should abstain from? 5. Should the church be vocal about the conflict in Israel and Palestine? Today’s Offer: 5 Reasons Christmas Isn’t a Pagan Holiday Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1374 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How do I explain the Gospel to my adult son? 2. What is the purpose of the rewards we will receive in heaven? 3. Can a Christian become perfect before heaven? 4. What is the definition of a saint? Today’s Offer: 5 Reasons Christmas Isn’t a Pagan Holiday Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1373 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why don't the Jehovah's Witness celebrate Christmas? 2. Does the devil have the power to kill a Christian? 3. What are the top 3 reasons to accept Christianity 4. How old is the earth? Today’s Offer: 5 Reasons Christmas Isn’t a Pagan Holiday Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1372 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I explain to my friends that I am trusting God with my disability? 2. Am I condemned to hell if I'm not going to church? 3. Why does the church separate advent and Christmas? 4. What should I do if I can't find a church with faithful preaching? 5. Am I able to participate in communion in a Lutheran church? Today’s Offer: 5 Reasons Christmas Isn’t a Pagan Holiday Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1371 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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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 after being hurt by the church? 3. Should pastors be involved in politics? Today’s Offer: Inner Core Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1370 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Are tattoos prohibited for Christians today? 2. How can I fully surrender myself to the Lord when I continue to sin? 3. Is it inappropriate for my grandson to wear a beanie in church? 4. Can we prolong the end times by committing to evangelism Today’s Offer: Inner Core Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1369 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I take care of my body without becoming vain and idolatrous? 2. Is it unbiblical to enroll my child in public school? 3. Was the wine that Jesus made from water nonalcoholic? 4. What will the judgement in 1 Peter 4:17 look like for the church? Today’s Offer: Inner Core Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 1368 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. If a Christian dies from an overdose, will they go to hell? 2. Did God punish David by killing his infant son in 2 Samuel 12? 3. Why did Jesus have to die on the cross and live a perfect life? 4. Why did Judas betray Jesus with a kiss in Luke 22:53? 5. Is it wrong for a church to meet in a Jewish community center? Today’s Offer: Inner Core Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Resources Book - Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
Episode 1367 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Was Joseph’s clock miraculous and should we pray to it? 2. What is the “sin that does not lead to death” in 1 John 5:17? 3. Is it sinful to have money? 4. I’m addicted to shopping, can the Bible help? Today’s Offer: Inner Core Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Resources Book - Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
Episode 1366 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Should I leave a church if I have a bad history with another member? 2. Is the Bible's story of creation copied from a Mesopotamian myth? 3. Is it sinful to be rich, or to desire to be wealthy? 4. What does true repentance look like? Today’s Offer: Inner Core Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Resources Book - Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
Episode 1365 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is God currently using prophets to tell us about future events? 2. How can I compassionately witness to a homosexual? 3. How should we think about people who claim to be spiritual mediums? 4. What does true repentance look like? Today’s Offer: Inner Core Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Resources Book - Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
Episode 1364 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it a sin to skip my morning devotions? 2. Is Jesus Contradicting God's law in Matthew 5? 3. Can I attend my niece's wedding if she's marrying another woman? 4. Can a person be saved without having read the Bible? Today’s Offer: Inner Core Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Resources Book - Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
Episode 1363 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Who was Cain afraid would kill him after he killed Abel? 2. Was Jesus born the Messiah or become the Christ later in life? 3. In Luke 15, did the prodigal's brother kill his father? 4. Should we consider Mormonism a part of Christianity or a cult? Today’s Offer: Inner Core Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Resources Book - Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
Episode 1362 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it ok for Christians to listen to music by artists who are devil worshippers? 2. Will listening to Harry Potter books open my family to pagan practices? 3. Is it sinful to not perfectly obey God, like not going to church? 4. What's the difference between the Gospel and God's law? Today’s Offer: Inner Core Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Resources Book - Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
Recently Pastor Adriel Sanchez sat down with Grethcen Ronnivick and Kendra Dahl, author of our Core Booklet, How To Keep Your Faith After High School. The three of them discussed their own stories and perspectives on how they’ve kept their faith, as well as how they’re teaching their own children to keep theirs. Enjoy this bonus conversation on keeping the faith.
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MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: * The Great Dechurching by Jim Davis and Michael Graham with Ryan P. Burge * The Prodigal God by Timothy Keller * Confessions by Augustine of Hippo
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Episode 1361 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Did satan have the authority to give the kingdoms to Jesus in Matthew 4? 2. Do black people suffer because of a biblical curse? 3. How can I help my brother who is doubting his salvation? 4. How can a loving God be wrathful? Today’s Offer: Inner Core Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Resources Book - Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
Episode 1360 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I know if the Holy Spirit is working in my and not my own efforts? 2. How do I share the gospel with my kids? Today’s Offer: Inner Core Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Resources Book - Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
Episode 1359 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How was the unregenerate thief on the cross able to confess Jesus as Lord? 2. Does the Bible condone slavery? 3. Why should we care about porn of it wasn't an issue during biblical times? 4. Should we view COVID-19 as one of the three plagues in Revelation 9:18? Today’s Offer: Inner Core Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Resources Book - Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
Episode 1358 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. If I'm forgiven, will God still hold me accountable for my sins? 2. Why did God punish David and Israel for taking the census? 3. What does it look like to flee temptation? 4. If God knew Adam would sin, did he create evil by giving Adam a choice? 5. What do I do when I feel like sin has a hold on me? Today’s Offer: Inner Core Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Resources Book - Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story* by Michael Horton
Episode 1357 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Can Christians read extra-biblical books like the Book of Enoch? 2. Are Gospel tracts with pictures of Jesus breaking the Second Commandment? 3. How can we disassociate true Christianity from hate groups? 4. Can I stop associating with Christians I disagree with? 5. Should the Church perform exorcisms to deliver from evil spirits? Today’s Offer: Inner Core Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Resources Book - Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
Episode 1356 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can Jesus be fully God and fully man? 2. What does it mean to "rightly divide Scripture"? 3. How can I explain Judges 19:22 to a group of prisoners that I teach? 4. Are there so many false prophets because we are living in the last days? 5. Why did God create Adam in the first place knowing he would fall? Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Book - Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
Episode 1355 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1.What is the doctrine of accommodation and is it biblical? 2. Is baptism into the Mormon faith valid? 3. Is it legitimate to study numerology in the Bible? 4. What do I do when non-believers take advantage of my kindness? Today's Offer What Still Divides Us Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Book - Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
Episode 1354 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Are the parable of the sower and the teaching of the narrow gate related? 2. Did Christians convert a pagan holiday into Christmas?Should I rebuke my father-in-law for his infidelity or just keep praying? 3. What is the difference between pentecostals and presbyterians? 4. Am I guilty of sin if I go to a church with unscriptural practices? Today's Offer What Still Divides Us Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Book - Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
Episode 1353 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How were Jesus's conversations accurately recorded in the Gospels? 2. Is King Saul an example of God giving one over to a depraved mind? 3. Should churches require people to sign agreement forms for membership? 4. How does Melchizedek the High Priest's story relate to Jesus? 5. Can man's interpretation of God's word be perfect? Today's Offer What Still Divides Us Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Book - Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
Episode 1352 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Are we sanctified once like justification or do we grow in holiness?
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How can I explain Christianity to a Jehovah's Witness?
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What does forgiveness look like towards someone who is unrepentant?
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Are there any genres of music that are inappropriate for worship?
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Episode 1351 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Can we determine the year that Jesus will return?
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Should pastors, elders, and deacons be exempt from tithing?
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Does Eccl. 9:5 contradict 2 Cor. 5 about the consciousness of the dead?
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Do we receive spiritual gifts the moment we become a believer?
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Episode 1350 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is James 2:17 saying that works play a role in salvation?
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How can I explain that the Bible is the inerrant word of God?
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What should I do if my pastor is ignoring my call to be a minister? 4. How do I share my faith with people I meet in my community? 5. How can we protect our kids from the increased violence and pornography? Today's Offer What Still Divides Us Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Book - Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
Episode 1349 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What was Jesus doing before he started his earthly ministry as an adult?
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When did the distinction between Jews and Christians happen and why?
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Does God audibly give new revelation of His will to certain people?
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What does the Bible say about appropriate places to pray?
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Episode 1348 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What Halloween Costumes Should Be Off-Limits for a Christian?
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Is There a Beginning and End to the Existence of God?
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How Involved Should I Allow My Pastor to Be In My Life?
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Are Some Styles of Music off Limits for a Sunday Worship Service?
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Does 1 Corinthians 15 Teach That We Must Die before We Can Go to Heaven?
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Should Christians Be Skeptical of Celebrity Conversions?
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Episode 1347 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. If My Husband Leaves Me for an Adulterous Relationship, May I Remarry?
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What Do I Say to My Friend Who Struggles with Satan’s Influence on Earth?
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What Would a Faithful Reaction to the Storm Have Looked Like in Matthew 8?
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Is America Referred to in End-Times Prophecy?
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Is It Important to Know the Day That I Was Saved?
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Episode 1346 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. In Heaven, Will I Be Able to Remember What Happened on Earth?
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Does Scripture Allow for a Marriage That Isn’t Recognized by the State?
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Do Jews Still Reject Jesus as Messiah?
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What Is the “Baptism of the Holy Spirit”?
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Why Are There Denominations If We’re Supposed to Be Like-Minded?
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Why Was Cain’s Sacrifice Rejected by God?
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Episode 1345 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is the Teaching of Purgatory Found in the Bible? 2. How Should We Approach the Teaching in John 16 to Ask For Anything? 3. My Marriage Ended without Biblical Grounds, Does God View Us as Married? 4. Is the Increasing Frequency of Mass Shootings a Sign of the End Times? 5. Can You Be Unloving and Still a Christian? Today's Offer What Still Divides Us Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Book - Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
Episode 1344 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Will God Forgive Me Again If I Fall Back into My Addiction? 2. What Does the Bible Mean by “Works”? 3. How Do We Lovingly Call Out Sin in a Non-believer? 4. Was the Human Race Started through Incest? Today's Offer What Still Divides Us Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Book - Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
Episode 1343 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How Should We Relate to Christians Who Don't Practice What They Preach?
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Am I Guilty of Blasphemy Because of My Previous Membership in a Cult?
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How Can I Respect My Husband’s Leadership When We Disagree?
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Episode 1342 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is the Depth of My Relationship with God Proof of My Salvation?
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Should Practicing Homosexuals Be Allowed to Worship in Church?
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Who Will Christians Rule over with Jesus in Revelation 5:9-10?
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How Do I Find the Right Person to Marry as a Believer?
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Episode 1341 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How could Acts 16 apply to a whole household if not everyone believes?
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Is it okay for Christians to play Dungeons and Dragons?
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Who gets the final say when there are disagreements - elders or the pastor?
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Why do my past sins keep coming to mind after they're forgiven?
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Will we still be considered sinners in heaven?
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Does Luke 22 describe the moment that Simeon Peter was converted?
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Episode 1340 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is there a difference between faith and saving faith?
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Will I remember the things that happened on Earth when I'm in heaven?
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How can I recognize false teaching?
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Must I be an ethnic Jew to be part of God's chosen people?
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What should I do as a Christian who isn't being fed at church?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Will people be in hell body and soul like those in heaven?
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Does Acts 20:7 teach that weekly communion was a historical practice?
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What does it mean that Jesus was of the order of Melchizedek in Hebrews 6?
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What does it look like to hear the voice of God?
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Does Hebrews 4:12 teach that there's a difference between soul and spirit?
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I reconcile God loving the world but only saving some?
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Should I be rebaptized now that I'm in a Bible-believing church?
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I found out my husband is stealing from me; what should I do?
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How should Christians view the Mormon church?
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Does God's omniscience make election more like fate?
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Episode 1337 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What role do baptism, repentance, and belief play in salvation?
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Why did Jesus cry out, "My God, my God why have you forsaken me?"
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Should I leave my church if my pastor doesn't use much scripture?
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How can I tell if I'm in a false church?
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Episode 1336 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it biblical to practice family planning to limit how many kids I have?
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Does Isaiah 45:7 teach that God is the author of evil?
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Is it wrong for a Christian to get plastic surgery?
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Why are some verses excluded from different translations of the Bible?
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How can I know God's calling on my life?
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Episode 1335 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What is the meaning of 2 Thessalonians 2:7?
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Does a Christian need to be educated on current events?
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What is Matthew 18:18 saying will be loosed and bound?
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Is God's love conditional on my behavior?
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Was the Hamas attack on Israel prophesied in the Bible?
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How did Judas actually die?
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Episode 1334 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why are God's pronouns not capitalized in some Bible translations?
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What should I think of Proverbs 18:22 when I'm 70 and haven't married?
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How can I tell which thoughts are from the Holy Spirit and which are mine?
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Should Christians participate in Halloween celebrations?
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Is the white throne of judgment in Revelation only a place of judgment?
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Did God allow Hamas to attack Israel because they have rejected Jesus?
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Episode 1333 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Should I attend a church that believes that the Bible contains errors?
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Is it possible that Judas or the anti-Christ will make it into heaven?
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Is speaking in tongues the only proof that I've received the Holy Spirit?
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Is it wrong for my spouse to have close friendships with the opposite sex?
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Episode 1332 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What can the church learn from the fighting over COVID restrictions?
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Can an attack from the devil remove a Christian from God's hand?
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Can a Christian cut a toxic person out of their life?
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If God forgave me once will he forgive me again for the same sin?
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How can I walk faithfully in a culture that follows social media?
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Episode 1331 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Should I keep my grandson in a school where he was called the n-word?
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Does the New Testament give an answer to the prophecies in Zechariah 14?
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Why did Adam and Eve wait to have sex until after the fall?
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How can I encourage my spouse to read the Bible more?
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How did God show his back to Moses if he is Spirit?
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Episode 1330 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Must women keep silent in the Church today according to 1 Corinthians 14?
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How can I be more patient with unbelievers?
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Do people in the Bible have last names?
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Have any books been removed from the Bible? If so, why?
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Are pastors supposed to give for the offering along with the members?
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Episode 1329 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why did God's plan of salvation have to require the death of his son?
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How should I understand God's grace and its impact on my life?
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Who are the "spirits in prison" that Jesus preached to while in the grave?
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Should Christians be concerned about Seventh-Day Adventist beliefs?
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Did Jesus lose his humanity when he ascended to heaven?
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How was there light before God created the sun, moon, and stars?
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Episode 1328 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How should my wife and I relate to her family who mocks our faith?
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Is it sinful to be angry with God?
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Are we saved by grace, works, or both?
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How should I handle my pastor's use of a homosexual slur in his sermon?
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Episode 1327 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Would God send an angel to an unbeliever?
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Is it a sound biblical practice to pray to saints?
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Does Romans 1:18 apply to the current state of America?
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What does 'orthodox' actually mean?
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How should my wife and I relate to her family who mocks our faith?
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Episode 1326 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Am I not elect if I don't feel God's presence when I read the Bible?
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Did Jesus drink wine?
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What do I do when my prayer life is bombarded by evil thoughts?
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Are there modern-day prophets like those in the Old Testament?
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Episode 1325 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How should I pray for my daughter who let me know she is gay?
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How can I keep my conscience clear toward God?
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Am I committing adultery if I remarry after a divorce?
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What is the Leviathan in Pslam 74 and Isaiah 27?
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Episode 1324 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is my struggle with addiction a sign that I need a stronger self-will?
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How should I approach mandatory trauma training as a Christian?
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Is it okay to pray to a deceased loved one?
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Episode 1323 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How were people in the Old Testament saved?
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How can I encourage a family member who thinks that God is punishing them?
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What can I do to "get right with God" after backsliding?
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What is liturgy?
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Episode 1322 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it common for kids from Christian families to deny their faith?
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If Moses & Abraham saw God, why does John 1 say that " no one has seen God"?
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Am I struggling financially because I don't tithe a full 10%?
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Should Christians refrain from clapping during worship?
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Does the forgiveness of God depend on me forgiving others?
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Episode 1321 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I carefully prepare my sermons for kids in light of James 3?
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Where is God in the torment that I am undergoing?
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Has the work of the Spirit ended if the gifts of the Spirit have stopped?
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How can I conquer my addiction to porn?
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Episode 1320 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is God three separate persons or one person revealed in three ways?
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How do I forgive a family member who hurt me deeply?
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Is it a sin to skip church?
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Episode 1319 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is hell a place of conscious torment?
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What does a true discipleship look like?
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What kind of love did David have for Jonathan?
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Does my lack of desire to read the Bible mean that my faith is weak?
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Episode 1318 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Will I still go to heaven if I drink beer?
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What does the ladder in Jacob's dream represent?
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Why is there division in the Church?
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Are all Christians disciples of Jesus?
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How can Romans 7:17 say that "sin lives in me" when I'm saved?
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Episode 1317 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is there a difference between the soul and spirit?
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What does it mean to "make the Lord your dwelling place" in Pslam 91:9?
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How can I move from bitterness to love for someone after forgiving them?
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What actually is the soul?
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Is it true that God loves me just the way I am?
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How do the Eastern and Western understandings of scripture differ?
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Questions in this Episode 1. What does it look like to wait on the Lord?
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Is it okay for little kids to take communion?
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Does "Jacob I have loved, Esau I have hated" mean that Esau went to hell?
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Does "by his stripes we are healed" in Isaiah 53 promise physical healing?
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Are Jehovah's Witnesses Christians or a cult?
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Episode 1315 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I repair a relationship when they won't tell me what I did wrong?
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Does the Bible require me to be married before I can be an elder?
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Must leadership disclose a pastor's past sexual abuse to the church?
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What does 1 Corinthians 7 teach about marriage to an unbeliever?
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Was the wedding in Cana John's wedding?
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Episode 1314 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What does it mean to "let your yes be yes and no be no"?
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What does it mean to be "in the Spirit" in Revelation 1:10?
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How can I heal from purity culture that taught me sex is always wrong?
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Is it proper for a pastor to keep non-baptized people from communion?
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Why does the Church seem to place more value on marriage than singleness?
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Why has the practice of casting out demons seem to have stopped today?
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Episode 1313 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What does Proverbs 25 mean by "heap burning coals on his head"?
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How can I share the good news with my friend who is bisexual?
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What does an accurate timeline of Revelation look like?
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Where did Cain find a wife if there were only four people on Earth?
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What can I say to a friend who claims to be a Christian but doesn't live like it?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does the Bible say I have to have sex with my spouse when I don't want to?
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Will I feel sorrow in heaven for non-believing loved ones?
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What should Christians do with the extra embryos after IVF treatment?
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Is it okay for a Christian to pursue wealth?
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Do Christians go straight to heaven or wait for the final judgment?
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Episode 1311 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What does it mean to "worship in Spirit and truth"?
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Is there more power when I use Jesus's Hebrew name in prayer?
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How can I be a better parent for my adult children?
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What should I say to my adult children who have strayed from God?
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Episode 1310 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does Philippians 3 teach that we have to work to earn the resurrection?
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Who sinned first: Adam or Lucifer?
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Why do Roman Catholics believe that Mary is a perpetual virgin?
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Will the drag shows in my city hinder the furthering of God's kingdom?
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Why does God tell us to love our enemies if he doesn't save unbelievers?
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Should we reject the Calvinist teaching of election in church?
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Episode 1309 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How was Elijah taken to heaven if Jesus said he was going to prepare it?
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What is the "bread from heaven" that Jesus is talking about in John 6:32?
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Were those who rose at Christ's death taken from the presence of the Lord?
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Is casting out demons a spiritual gift reserved for certain Christians?
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What is church discipline and must we submit to it?
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How did Cain get a wife if the only people created were Adam and Eve?
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Episode 1308 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I authentically seek God according to Romans 3?
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What is the "sin that leads to death" in 1 John 5?
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Did people actually rise from the dead in Matthew 27:52-53?
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Do we elect our presidents or does God appoint them?
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Should Christians focus more on Old Testament laws and ceremonies?
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Episode 1307 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How was Jesus in the grave for 3 days if he died Friday and rose Sunday?
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Is speaking in tongues the proof of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit?
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Was nuclear war predicted in Revelation?
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Does the Bible support the practice of godparents?
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Episode 1306 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How should we think about time in heaven?
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Why did God create Adam and Eve knowing that they would fall?
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What is dualism and how should I think about it?
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Can a demon possess someone who has the Holy Spirit?
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What is the biblical way to relate to my wayward adult child?
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Did Jesus speak in tongues?
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Episode 1305 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Did Jesus need to fight temptation like we do?
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Does the increase in hatred today indicate that we are in the last days?
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When we die do we go to the Father immediately or at the resurrection?
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What should I do now that I've realized that I am unequally yoked?
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Did God know ahead of time that Adam and Eve would sin?
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Episode 1304 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does Matthew 6:24 teach that I must hate money to love God?
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Why do Christians have differing beliefs if we have the same Holy Spirit?
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Were there people on Earth before Adam and Eve?
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Why does the Bible mention slavery so many times?
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Should churches offer more services throughout the week?
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Episode 1303 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why did David and Bathsheba's son have to die for David's sins?
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Does the Bible teach that Christians can lose their salvation?
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Does God give us guardian angels?
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Does Matthew 6:24 speak to Christians working with secular music artists?
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Episode 1302 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is the teaching of a rapture supported by Scripture?
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When we die, will we be with the Lord immediately or when Jesus returns?
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How can I encourage my mother to live in line with her faith?
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What is the "circumcision of the heart"?
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How does God view Christians who have Alzheimer's and dementia?
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Do I have to wait for my husband to choose a church or can I go alone?
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Episode 1301 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Was satan cast out of heaven before God created Adam and Eve?
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Is there a limit to the size of heaven?
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Was Luke 23:28 a prophecy of the Holocaust?
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How can I be a godly leader for my wife without domineering over her?
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Question about Nashville school shooting
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Episode 1300 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why did Peter begin to sink when he was walking on water with Jesus?
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What should I do if I regret the way my pastor used my monetary gift?
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How well do I have to keep God's law to be sure that I am saved?
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Is listening to the Bible an ok way to be in God's word?
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Episode 1299 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Can the devil use a Christian to do his works?
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When the walls of Jericho fell, how was Rehab saved?
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If God is sovereign, why does he work through prayer?
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Why did God put the Tree of Knowledge in the Garden of Eden?
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How can I find comfort in my struggle for assurance?
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Episode 1298 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How do I keep my desire to be married from becoming an idol in my life?
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Did God make a bet with the devil over Job's soul?
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What comfort can I share with my daughter who miscarried?
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Is it inappropriate to share my faith in the workplace?
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Episode 1297 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does the Bible offer wisdom about surrogacy?
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Why do I continue to struggle with addiction as a Christian?
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What did Jesus mean by "my brethren" in Matthew 25:40?
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Should Christians participate in campaigns like Amway and Mary Kay?
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Episode 1296 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. If there is no condemnation in Christ, is there no danger of hell?
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If God is Spirit and the Holy Spirit is Spirit, are they the same person?
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I've been praying for God to save my ex, why isn't he answering?
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How should my church handle a practicing lesbian in their choir?
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How do I trust my church if they've mishandled an elder's sin?
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Episode 1295 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Follow-up clarification about "praying for a hedge of protection"
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When Jesus fed the 5,000 with fish and bread, were the fish raw?
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How can I tell if my guilt is demonic or the Spirit's conviction?
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Is the gift of tongues still around today?
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How does God relieve us of our sinful desires?
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Does communion have to be given by an ordained minister?
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What is the unpardonable sin?
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Episode 1294 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is the practice of "pleading the blood of Jesus" in prayer biblical?
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How is salvation possible for those who never hear the Gospel?
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How can we understand God's existence?
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How important is it to end prayers with "in Jesus name"?
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Did Jesus' human nature mean that he had the ability to sin?
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Can we ask God to send his Spirit if he already indwells us?
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Episode 1293 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it a sin to have a baby out of wedlock?
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Does the Bible support baptizing children before they hear the Gospel?
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Where does the Bible teach that we do good for God's glory, not payment?
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Can Christians read books with magic like Harry Potter?
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How could someone get baptized without a knowledge of who Jesus is?
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Episode 1292 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Can I date a non-Christian if they are respectful of my beliefs?
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What does it mean to "hate them with perfect hatred" in Psalm 139?
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Was the flood in Genesis a worldwide flood or local only?
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How can I know if I've truly trusted in Christ?
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Are there examples in the Bible of the apostles forgiving anyone?
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Episode 1291 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can John 15:7 be true when I pray for things that I don't get it?
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In Revelation, is the rider on the white horse Jesus or the antichrist?
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Is there significance to Ishmael having many descendants?
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Is sexual immorality causing the fall of America?
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In Matthew, how did the woman know that a demon was harming her daughter?
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Book - The City of God by Saint Augustine
Episode 1290 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it ok to leave a state to seek a community more consistent with my views?
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What is free will in the Bible?
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Who decided which books would be included in the Bible?
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Does Matthew 18:20 mean that God is less present with us when we're alone?
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How can I know God's will?
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Episode 1289 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Should I use anointing oil when praying for my daughter's deliverance?
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Would vaping nicotine be considered idolatry because it's addictive?
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If I sell online, do I need to tithe before removing the cost of production?
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Do I need to tithe on insurance payouts?
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After I give 10% can I give to other organizations?
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How do I navigate the use of preferred pronouns at school?
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Episode 1288 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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**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 living in sexual sin? **Today’s Offer** Bible Studies Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. **Resources** Core Question – How Do I Live the Christian Life?
Episode 1287 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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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 fellowship with a member at church who is mean to me? Today’s Offer Bible Studies Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. **Resources** Core Question – How Do I Live the Christian Life?
Episode 1286 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. My non-believing spouse is against me giving tithe, what should I do?
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Did Phillip spread the Gospel in Africa in Acts 8?
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Is it significant that Jesus showed himself by breaking bread in Luke 24?
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Why do many churches portray Jesus's physical appearance inaccurately?
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Is it sinful to lust after my own wife?
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Should I attend a church with a female pastor?
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Episode 1285 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. When infidelity happens in a marriage should all details be shared?
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How could Jesus be forsaken by the Father on the cross?
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Am I not trusting God if I take anti-depressant medication?
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How can I find what my spiritual gift is?
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Is it considered cheating if your partner won't give up porn?
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Episode 1284 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Can we pray directly to the Holy Spirit?
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Is someone who divorces their spouse due to infidelity able to remarry?
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Do you believe anyone can go to heaven?
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If we are tempted by the devil, how can we be responsible for our sins?
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Do aliens exist, and did God create them?
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Should I participate in entertainment that has magic in it?
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Episode 1283 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Did the Holy Spirit indwell believers in the Old Testament like today?
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Are believers still called to cast out demons through prayer and fasting?
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Which version of the Lord's prayer is most accurate?
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Does God show favor towards specific individuals?
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Why did Jesus call Peter 'satan'?
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Episode 1282 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What are the works that go along with repentance?
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Did Jesus actually sweat blood in the garden of Gethsemane?
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Why would God create humans when he knew they would fall?
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Why is homosexuality a sin if it's consensual?
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Is masturbation a sin, and is there forgiveness for it?
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Does God take his people to heaven to prevent them from extreme sin?
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Book - Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
Episode 1281 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Are tattoos a form of trying to improve on God's design?
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Is it ok to listen to the Bible as opposed to reading it?
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Did Old Testament saints go straight to heaven when they died?
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Should we pray for people who don't want prayer?
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Does Leviticus 25 teach that slavery is okay?
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Episode 1280 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does the soul of a believer go to heaven immediately after death?
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I live in fear that I'm not actually saved, how can I be sure I'm saved?
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I'm trying to live a righteous life, does God know I'm doing my best?
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How Can I Better Understand the Holy Spirit?
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Episode 1279 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Have I truly forgiven someone if I am still bitter over the offense?
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How should I reach out to a friend who is now gay and left the faith?
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Did Mary have other children after Jesus?
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When is it appropriate to discuss politics from the pulpit?
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What did Jesus mean in Luke 9 saying, "Let the dead bury their own dead"?
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Do our loved ones who've died know what is being done on Earth?
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Episode 1278 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I balance work and family life when I'm in ministry?
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Why were some people in the Old Testament allowed to live past 120 years?
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Does Scripture teach that we can learn from the sacraments and the Bible?
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Is speaking blasphemy about God the unforgivable sin?
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What is the difference between baptism and consecration?
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Episode 1277 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Should I leave my church if my pastor is arrogant and lacks accountability?
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What type of faith is strong enough to save me?
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Is abortion wrong under any circumstance?
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What does Hebrews 12:6 teach us about God's discipline of His children?
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Is there ever a reason to stop praying?
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Episode 1276 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why'd Jesus say, "Depart from me I never knew you" if He knows everyone?
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What wisdom can you offer for a future chaplain in the military?
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What wisdom does the Bible offer for those struggling with financial debt?
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I've forgiven someone but still struggle with hurt, what do I do?
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What was the sin that caused satan to fall?
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Book - Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I? by Timothy Keller
Book - The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
Episode 1275 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Can mediums call the spirit of a believer out of heaven like Saul did?
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Is Roman Catholicism considered a part of Orthodox Christianity?
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How do I reply to the claim that Abraham changed God's mind in Genesis 18?
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Can we be sure the Bible was written without error?
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Does it take more than a belief in Jesus to be saved?
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Episode 1274 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why did God allow Job to be attacked by satan?
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Should I join the music team at church when I disagree with certain songs?
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Is it okay for churches to utilize A.I. in a worship service?
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How can tattoos be okay for Christians in light of Leviticus 19:28?
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Episode 1273 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I love my daughter who is gay and invited me to her wedding?
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How far back into my past should I go to confess my sins to my wife?
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If God created everything is He also the author of sin?
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Does the gift of speaking in tongues continue today?
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Episode 1272 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What's the difference between slavery to sin and struggling with sin?
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How can I find healing for my heart when I've been hurt by the Church?
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Should pastors be involved in politics?
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Episode 1271 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does God's promise in 2 Chronicles 7 apply to Christians today?
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What role does discernment play in the command to "give to all who ask"?
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Does God's unconditional love mean that he always has to forgive us?
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Should I feel guilty for being a Christian tattoo artist?
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What is the relational obligation of a pastor to his congregants?
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Episode 1270 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Do I need to fast when I seek the Lord to prove my commitment?
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Are beliefs held by the "Reclaimed Church" problematic?
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Is the Genesis account of God flooding the Earth literal?
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Episode 1269 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Should churches implement a dress code for women in service?
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Is the Eastern Orthodox denomination closer to the early church?
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Does the devil know our thoughts?
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Should Christians show reverence in church by the way they dress?
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Episode 1268 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is the term 'mother of all the living' complimentary to Eve in Genesis 3?
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Am I living in sin if my health and caregiving keep me from church?
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Do babies go to heaven when they die?
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Does the Holy Spirit ever leave us when we are caught in sin?
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Episode 1267 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it sinful to baptize using the wrong wording?
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Is it ever ok for Christians to live together before marriage?
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Is the practice of being "slain in the Spirit" scriptural?
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Can Christians cast out demons today?
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I love Jesus but keep choosing my earthly desires, will I go to hell?
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Episode 1266 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Who is the "us" in Genesis that God was talking to after Adam sinned?
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How can I move past the distorted view of God my mom has taught me?
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Is the idea of having a soul mate supported in the Bible?
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Does God reveal himself bodily in near-death experiences?
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How could a loving God command the Israelites to kill whole nations?
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Episode 1265 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Are there any circumstances when a woman could be a pastor temporarily?
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My friend feels spiritually oppressed, how can I help her?
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How can we be encouraged when sin feels so prevalent?
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Can a Christian glorify God in the secular music industry?
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Episode 1264 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is "the way of escape" in 1 Cor. 10:13 referring to Jesus as "the way"?
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What is the difference between believer's baptism and infant baptism?
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Does God know who is predestined for salvation?
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How should a Christian deal with a false testimony about them?
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Episode 1263 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What is the biblical response to racial reconciliation?
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Would the Holy Spirit lead people to opposing beliefs?
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Are we guilty for sinning in our dreams?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Who does the unjust judge represent in Luke 18?
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Did God make my brother gay?
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What role does repentance play in salvation?
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Should churches apologize for mishandling COVID-19?
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Episode 1261 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I find confidence in my faith to withstand my spouse's doubt?
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Are we called to love non-believers in the same way as fellow Christians?
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Are Christians allowed to join the police force?
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Why was Jesus baptized when he had no sin?
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How can we not be motivated by fear?
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Episode 1260 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Did God create the heavens and the earth in six literal days?
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Does God have a sense of humor?
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What does Scripture say about accumulating wealth?
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Is it okay for Christians to watch "The Chosen"?
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Are unicorns mentioned in the Bible?
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Questions in this Episode 1. What is the proper understanding of the Trinity?
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How will we recognize the Antichrist?
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Does Romans 14:23 mean that if I act against my conscience I am sinning?
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Is there forgiveness for a woman who has had an abortion?
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If I still desire to sin, does that mean that my heart is unchanged?
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Questions in this Episode 1. What wisdom does the Bible offer for gambling?
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Who are the "spirits in prison" that Jesus visited in 1 Peter 3:19?
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What is the fear of the Lord?
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Should I divorce my spouse who has left their Christian values?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does God curse families for breaking the First Commandment?
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Does the Bible have anything to say about extraterrestrial life?
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Can we be separated from God?
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Why did Jesus ask the Father to forgive those who hanged Him on the cross?
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Which Bible translation is the most accurate?
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Episode 1256 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Should I leave a church if I have a bad history with another member?
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Is the Bible's story of creation copied from a Mesopotamian myth?
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Is it sinful to be rich or to desire to be wealthy?
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Should I use preferred pronouns in the workplace?
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Episode 1255 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why did Jesus cry out "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
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Would my son's struggle with addiction keep him from heaven?
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How important is it to have a stance on the end times?
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How did the serpent get into the Garden of Eden?
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Episode 1254 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does divorce disqualify a man from eldership?
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Can a Christian artist contribute to a secular song?
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How can I counsel young moms to raise their children in the Church?
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How do we walk with Christ daily?
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Episode 1253 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does the belief that Mary was sinless keep you from salvation?
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What happens to Christians when we die?
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Is it possible to be truly saved but not know it?
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How can I make sure that I don't confuse the law and gospel?
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How can I avoid confusing my works with Christ's finished work for me?
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Episode 1252 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Can I tell my Lutheran friends that their infant baptism isn't valid?
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Can I pursue a Christian music career without making it about me?
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Is it possible for someone to put a curse on a Christian?
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What happens to unbelievers when they die?
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Episode 1251 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is God currently using prophets to tell us about future events?
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How can I compassionately witness to a homosexual?
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How should we think about people who claim to be spiritual mediums?
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What does true repentance look like?
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Episode 1250 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. In my prayer, am I only allowed to pray to the Father?
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Do our loved ones in heaven know what we are doing on Earth?
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Who exactly is taken and left behind in Matthew 24?
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If God is outside of time, why aren't we converted at birth?
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Can I be forgiven if I walked away from the faith but came back?
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Episode 1249 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does the Bible offer encouragement for when I failed to share the Gospel?
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Since I'm forgiven, do I still need to confess my sins when I pray?
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Do angels pray, and if so, do they pray for us?
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Are the giants in Genesis 6 the offspring of fallen angels?
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Is it okay to change churches if I feel like I don't fit in?
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Episode 1248 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why are the trees of knowledge of good and veil and the tree of life mentioned?
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Is it a sin to skip morning devotions?
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Is Jesus contradicting God's law in Matthew 5?
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Can I attend my niece's wedding if she's marrying another woman?
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Can a person be saved without having read the Bible?
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Episode 1247 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. When will God give me freedom from the pain of my past relationship?
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Does Matthew 7 mean that if I don't bear fruit I'll be condemned?
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Are we allowed to be assertive as Christians?
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Are denominations allowed to remove churches for having a female pastor?
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Episode 1246 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is God condoning adultery and polygamy in 2 Samuel 12?
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Why are there so many Christian denominations?
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Should Christians boycott companies like Target and Disney?
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If we can't lose our salvation why did Jesus heal people and say "sin no more"?
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Does God cause people to sin as a means to fulfill His will?
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Episode 1245 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Do I need another marriage ceremony to remarry my ex-husband?
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When should Christians consider being re-baptized?
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Does 1 Samuel 16:14-23 mean that God sends evil spirits to his people?
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Is there a difference between Evangelism and Fundamentalism?
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As Christians, can we pray for God to bring curses on our enemies?
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Episode 1244 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Are there different levels of heaven and hell?
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How can I be patient with Christian family members whose beliefs I disagree with?
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What would a pastor need to do to be ordained in a different denomination?
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What authority over the spiritual world do I have as a Christian?
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What verses can I use to minister to those who struggle with addiction?
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Episode 1243 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Do generational curses exist?
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What does it look like to be an authentic Christian?
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Should I explain to my pastor why I left his church?
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How do I live as a Christian when I committed adultery before faith?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is the fruit of the Spirit necessary for assurance of salvation?
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Is it possible to have eternal security?
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What do Christians believe will happen to them when they die?
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Do I need to ask God for forgiveness for the same sins?
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Is repentance absolutely necessary to be saved?
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Are women allowed to preach in church in light of 1 Timothy 2:12?
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How should we understand the "one left behind" in Matthew 24: 40-43?
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Episode 1241 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How should Christians respond to requests to use preferred pronouns?
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Do Christians who commit suicide go to hell?
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My job requires me to assist with pagan rituals; should I quit?
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Should I stop being an influencer until I stop struggling with alcohol?
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How should I handle being required to participate in pride month at work?
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How can I know if I am saved?
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Episode 1240 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is regular attendance at church just as good as membership?
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What does Hebrews 12:14 mean saying that "no one will see the Lord"?
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How can I reconcile with my brother who supports gay marriage?
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Is homosexuality in the animal kingdom proof that it's natural to be gay?
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How can I lovingly support my gay family member?
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Questions in this Episode 1. How should we understand genealogies in the Bible in light of 2 Timothy 3?
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How can I encourage my wife to stop being superstitious?
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What do Mormons believe about the end times?
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Is the internet the image of the beast mentioned in Revelation 13?
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At what age can we baptize our children?
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Questions in this Episode 1. How does the Holy Spirit do His work in the world against the devil?
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How can we know which parts of the Old Testament law carry over today?
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How can I know if the Christian advice I'm getting is biblical?
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What does a true relationship with Jesus look like?
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How should I respond to my pastor who promotes things I think are too worldly?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why is Matthew 7:21 missing from the ESV Bible?
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Should Christian employers give their employees the Sabbath day off?
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How can I know if my love for someone is God's will or my own desire?
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Do I need more faith before God will answer my prayers?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Must I tell my spouse the sins I committed before I was a Christian?
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Should I be concerned about the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church?
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Can a person who lacks the desire to study the Bible truly be saved?
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How does God respond to suicide?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Are statues of Jesus a violation of the second commandment?
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Does Matthew 6 teach that it is inappropriate for me to pray in public?
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Is the word "rapture" mentioned in the Bible?
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How should Christians use the Lord's Day?
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Can a person actually sell their soul to the devil?
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Questions in this Episode 1. How is a person born again?
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How can I respond to someone who doesn't believe that the Bible is true?
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Is mental illness a genetic or spiritual disorder?
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Is Divorce Biblical When Emotional and Spiritual Abuse Are Present?
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I trust God with my desire to reconcile my divorce?
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How should we pray when there are disagreements within the Church?
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Is it okay to support Muslim affairs as a Christian?
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Should Christians avoid watching shows like "The Chosen"?
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Episode 1232 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. When will Christians receive their glorified bodies?
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How can I confess every sin to God when I can't remember them all?
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Are Christians still required to keep the Sabbath Day?
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Is annihilationism a primary or secondary doctrine?
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If we are made in God's image, why are we prone to sin?
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Questions in this Episode 1. What does it mean to be unequally yoked? 2. Did saints in the Old Testament go to heaven or did they have to wait? 3. How can I know my job is something God would approve of? 4. I feel like God doesn't hear my prayers. Am I doing something wrong?
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Episode 1229 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is drinking beer okay if it doesn't lead to drunkenness?
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How can I keep trusting God even when I'm constantly struggling with sin?
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How can I raise my son in a godly home with a non-believing spouse?
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Is the United States of America modern-day Babylon?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Can Christians celebrate holidays if the Bible doesn't speak about it?
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If someone rejects Christ, did God preordain that?
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Did Cain marry his sister?
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As a new Christian, how do I begin reading the Bible?
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Can Satan read our minds?
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I honor my mother without condoning her sinful lifestyle?
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How can the church help someone struggling with gender-identity issues?
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Will there still be marriage on the new Earth after Jesus returns?
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Must Christians be married through the state for the union to be valid?
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Is fellowship outside the church important if I'm just watching my kids?
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QUESTIONS IN THIS EPISODE 1. What impact did Tim Keller leave on the church?
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Should I encourage Christian parents to leave public schools?
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Is the bible relevant to the church today?
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Why do so many christians struggle to believe that God answers prayer?
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How do I deal with the guilt of having children who might go to hell?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it ok to date a registered sex offender who is now a Christian?
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Does John 1:29 mean that Jesus saves everyone in the world?
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Is it displeasing to God that I don't consult my husband before tithing?
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Why do I still sin if I've received the Holy Spirit?
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Is Job 1:4 a verse that shows that Jews did celebrate birthdays?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is the King James Version the most accurate translation?
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Why don't the Jehovah's Witnesses celebrate birthdays?
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Am I saved if I am a Catholic and believed I'm saved by grace?
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Is Ezekiel 9 a prophecy of what is happening in present-day Israel?
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Do I need to be baptized to be fully saved?
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Questions in this Episode 1. How should I understand Isaiah 66 and His prophecy of the lake of fire?
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How can I evangelize my caretaker who is a Jehovah's Witness?
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Does Matthew 24 teach that Jesus does not know when He will return?
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Do Christians have any reason to be fearful of hell?
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If there is no condemnation in Christ, is there still a danger of hell?
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Episode 1223 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What does it mean to be judged for "every thought, word, and deed"?
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Must Christians reach a level of spiritual maturity before marriage?
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How should I respond to people who say that Jesus was married?
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What do I say to my child who demands to be affirmed in his homosexuality?
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How can I break free from my same-sex attraction and pursue marriage?
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Questions in this Episode 1. According to 1 Timothy 2, can a husband and wife be co-pastors?
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How can I evangelize my stepson who has become a Mormon?
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Should I flee temptation or use it as a chance to share the Gospel?
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What is the purpose of prayer if God's will is already settled?
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Why is discipleship in America not like Christ's model?
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Questions in this Episode 1. My pastor took his life; did he commit the unpardonable sin?
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Does the corruption of society signify that the Lord will return soon?
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How long will Satan reign on the Earth in the last days?
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How do I know if I'm in line with God's will in my life choices?
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How do I share the gospel with my Roman Catholic family?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Was the Virgin Mary chosen as Jesus' mother because she was sinless?
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I've been dealing with past trauma and cursed God, am I beyond saving?
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How can I deal with my past sins that have hurt other people?
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Was Elijah taken up into heaven because he found peace?
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Is Daniel 8 prophesying the celebration of Hanukkah?
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How can I gently correct my niece in a Christlike way?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is baptism meant to be only into the name of Jesus?
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Is water baptism necessary to enter heaven?
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Why are both Satan and Jesus called the "morning star"?
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Is it wrong to refer to God as both father and mother?
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What must I do to be saved?
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Where is God the Father while Jesus is ruling and reigning right now?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why didn't anyone else get on the ark with Noah to be saved?
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Can a Christian become a police officer?
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Does God help us prepare for suffering?
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How can Christians worship one God who is three persons?
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I avoid storing up wrath by doubting God even in difficult trials?
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How do I live as a new believer when my fiance isn't a Christian?
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How can I make sure that I'm not trusting in myself for my righteousness?
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Is it right or wrong to confess our sins to fellow believers?
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I overcome my laziness?
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How can I have a sound mind like 2 Timothy 1 teaches when I am bipolar?
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Will my husband know me when I get to heaven?
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Did God make me gay?
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Should I use scripture in my civic office for others' spiritual benefit?
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Questions in this Episode 1. What Encouragement Is There For Single Fathers In The Church?
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Why Was David Allowed To Eat The Showbread In 1 Samuel 21?
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How Can I Move On From Past Relationships That Left Me With Trauma?
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Am I Taking God's Forgiveness For Granted When I Repeat The Same Sins?
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Why Did Judaism Split Into Protestants And Roman Catholics?
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Questions in this Episode 1. If I'm Filled With The Holy Spirit Should I Be Able To Speak In Tongues?
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Should I Pray To Each Person Of The Trinity According To Their Roles?
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How Would God Judge A Christian For An Accidental Overdose?
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How Can I Interact With My Coworkers And Still Uphold My Christian Views?
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Did Jesus Participate In The Plan Of Redemption In The Beginning?
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can God reward our works but we can't earn salvation by works?
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Did God create all things, even diseases?
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How should I discuss alcohol in the Bible with my older children?
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What does it mean to have saving faith?
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Are there different levels of punishment in Hell for more grievous sins?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit Happen After Salvation?
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Is There A Difference Between The Spirit And Soul?
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Is Euthanasia A Sin Even If It Is Legal?
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Does Hebrews 4 Teach That A Soul And Spirit Can Be Separated?
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Why Did Jacob Wrestle With God In Genesis?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Did Jesus Have Mary's DNA Or Was He A Completely Separate Person?
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Is The Command To Love Our Neighbor The Same As Loving The Brethren?
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Can A Christian Practice Superstitious Rituals?
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What Are The "Principalities And Powers Of The Air"?
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Are Christians Able To Rebuke Satan Or Pray A "Hedge Of Protection"?
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Do I Need To Tithe A Portion Of My Inheritance?
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Episode 1209 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Can a Christian practice "sleight of hand"?
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Can a Christian practice yoga?
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Does the Bible have anything to say about people with hallucinations?
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How do I encourage my friend whose grandson has cancer?
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What should Christians avoid in regards to magic?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Will people of all religious beliefs be saved in the end? 2. I was married by a pastor but not through the state, is my marriage legit? 3. Is mental health a spiritual or chemical condition?
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Questions in this Episode 1. If Muslims accept Jesus as a prophet, why don’t they accept Him as God?
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Is the drying up of the Euphrates River a fulfillment of Revelation 16?
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How do we interpret Old Testament sacrifices and prophecies today?
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What should I say to a friend who is trying to change my mind about Jesus?
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Why are some Old Testament acts still sinful but some aren’t?
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Episode 1207 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Has the church shifted its focus away from the Father too much?
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What is Reformed theology?
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Does the Bible teach us to love ourselves?
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Should a church that marries gay couples be considered heretical?
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Is praying the “Sinner’s Prayer” what it takes to be saved?
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Where can I go to learn more about the Holy Spirit?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Who did Adam's children marry?
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What is fasting, and why or when should we do it?
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Why was God silent during the intertestamental period?
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Does the idea for tithing come from Melchizedek in Genesis 14?
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Does Revelation 20 teach that Christians will reign for 1,000 years?
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Questions in this Episode 1. How should I deal with false accusation in a Christ-like way?
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Can a person have saving faith if they don't fully understand the Trinity?
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Should Christians try to perform the signs and wonders in the Bible?
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Why did Adam wait til after the fall to name Eve?
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1. Are Melchizedek and Jesus the same person?
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How can a spouseless existence in heaven be paradise?
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When should someone get re-baptized?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is the church an assembly or an organism?
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Is it wrong to pray that I win the lottery?
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What do I say to the Mormon missionaries at my front door?
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When people refuse salvation are they falling under the “Great Delusion”?
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Is my pride keeping me from growing in faith?
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Questions in this Episode 1. How should pastors and missionaries tithe?
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Is the Gospel of the Kingdom and the Gospel of Grace different gospels?
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Why does the Bible say that Jesus is coming “soon” if it’s been 2,000 years since his resurrection and ascension?
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Will I feel sorrow in heaven for family members who aren’t saved?
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Will Christians in heaven be able to rebel like Satan did?
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Questions in this Episode 1. How do I deal with habitual sins in my life?
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Who were the people raised at Christ's crucifixion in Matthew 27?
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What did Jesus mean when he told the thief, "today you will be with me"?
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How can I influence local churches to preach salvation by grace and not by works?
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Did the Trinity divide or fracture during Christ's crucifixion?
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Episode 1200 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How does it make sense that Jesus was dead for three days even though it was just from Friday to Saturday?
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What does it mean that “love never fails” in 1 Corinthians 13?
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Do the Pharisees in Matthew 13 demonstrate that we have free will to deny Christ?
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Can Christianity still be true of the resurrection is a metaphor?
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How can I move from fear in hell to joy in Christ?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Are there special practices I should observe leading up to Easter?
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Will Christians still have to atone for their sins at the Final Judgment?
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Should the church withhold baptism from a person who is transitioning
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Is worshipping on Easter somehow extra important?
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Is playing the part of Jesus in an Easter play breaking the second commandment?
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Episode 1198 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is Christ a person or something like an idea or force?
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What is the difference between law and grace? Does God’s grace trump his law?
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Is the celebration of Easter biblical?
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Does revelation 12:7 mean that Satan still has “access” to heaven?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Are things like falling down and raising our hands in worship biblical?
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Do people have their own righteousness?
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What does it look like to "speak the truth in love"?
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Does God condemn those who've never heard of the gospel?
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What does it mean that we are "partakers of the divine nature" described in 2 Peter?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Was Melchizedek actually Jesus in Genesis 17?
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How can pastors give people hope in the last days?
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How should I handle atheist coworkers who are antagonistic towards me because I am a Christian?
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Can protestants use the term “eucharist” when referring to the Lord’s Supper?
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How do I know if I am really saved and if God has really forgiven me?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Do Proverbs 17:5 and Revelation 18:20 contradict each other?
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What does it look like to lead my adult children to Christ?
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Is there such a thing as a pastor emphasizing grace too much?
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Do Christians undervalue the wonder of God in creation?
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How can I help lead my niece back to Christ from Swedenborgianism?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Besides praying, what else can we do to help those affected by the Nashville shooting?
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How can I deal with sexual desires as a single person?
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How do we reconcile God’s promise in Psalm 91 with the Nashville shooting?
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Who is to blame in a mass shooting?
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Did the church form before or after Pentecost?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Should we seek retributive justice in school shootings of vengeance is the Lord’s?
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Does Matthew 6 mean that if we don’t forgive we can’t be saved?
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My grown children have blocked me out of their lives. Should I pursue them?
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As Christians, what can we do to prevent future school shootings?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does 1 Samuel 15 teach that God can regret things?
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Is the rise in transgender cases reflective of “trading the truth for a lie”?
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What are other false gospels to be aware of?
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What does Jesus’s promise to the thief on the cross mean?
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What do the terms “works-righteousness” and “antinomianism” mean?
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Episode 1191 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Did Jesus ever say "It is better to give than to receive"?
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How were people saved before Jesus accomplished the work of salvation?
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When is it time to leave a church?
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Will I lose the things I innately desire as I grow in my love for God?
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When should a pastor refuse to baptize someone?
Episode 1189 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why was polygamy allowed in the Old Testament?
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Why would God choose the Israelites if the gospel is for all nations?
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Did Jesus teach the Prosperity Gospel?
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Are the “Sons of God” in Job 2 demon possessed men?
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Is the Hebrew word translated as “homosexuality” better translated as “pedophilia”?
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Is the moral law written on the hearts of everyone or believers only?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Are tattoos prohibited for Christians today?
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How can I fully surrender myself to the Lord when I continue to struggle with sin?
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Is it inappropriate to wear hats in church?
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Can we prolong the end times by committing to evangelism?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Who are the false teachers that are deceiving believers in Jude?
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What does Paul mean that we must put on "immortality" in 1 Corinthians 15?
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What is God's purpose for allowing me to suffer from chronic pain?
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My pastor says it's a sin to be cremated. Is this true?
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Why did God rename people in the Bible?
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I help get my older children closer to God?
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How can I assure a new believer that their past hatred of God has been forgiven?
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My singleness feels more like a curse rather than a blessing. What should I do?
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Is it a sin to have statues or images of Jesus in church?
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How do we know that the Bible is from God and not made-up by man?
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I help get my older children closer to God?
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How can I assure a new believer that their past hatred of God has been forgiven?
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My singleness feels more like a curse rather than a blessing. What should I do?
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Is it a sin to have statues or images of Jesus in church?
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How do we know that the Bible is from God and not made-up by man?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Was the Bible written in real time or compiled later?
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What are the two books that God reads at the Final Judgment?
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Is the phrase “God helps those who helps themselves” in the Bible?
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How do we distinguish between God’s discipline and his punishment?
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My Seventh-Day Adventist wife wants a divorce. What do I do?
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Questions in this Episode 1. In Numbers 14, did Moses persuade God to change his mind?
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Did the coming of the Two Witnesses in Revelation already happen?
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How can I combat the constant doubting of my faith?
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I’ve been hurt by the church and I’m scared to go back. What should I do?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is Jesus’s point to the Canaanite woman that the gospel is for the Jew’s first?
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Is Isaiah 43 talking about a real or metaphorical place?
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Is God waiting for me to pray harder before he answers my prayers?
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Is the human spirit eternal?
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What is the unforgivable sin?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is Jesus talking about hell in John 15?
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Is there such a thing as spiritual warfare?
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How should I understand the Final Judgment in Revelation 20?
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Is the United States the “Babylon” in Revelation
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Is the idea of “once saved, always saved” found in the Bible?
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Questions in this Episode 1. How do I break sinful patterns that repeat themselves in my life?
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My church says that it’s important for men to have Bible studies but that it’s not important for women to have Bible studies. What should I do?
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How do we know that humanity won’t fall again in heaven if we fell from communion with God in the Garden of Eden?
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Will Jesus return after all of the prophecies in the Bible are fulfilled?
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Should we fast the way people did in the Old Testament?
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Can Leviticus be used to justify the transatlantic slave trade?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Are things that Paul taught in the first century applicable today?
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Is speaking in tongues proof of salvation?
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What are the different views of communion?
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When a Christian dies, does their soul go directly to heaven?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it a sin to smoke cigarettes?
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Do I need to overcome my addiction before I become a Christian?
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Can I, as a Christian, date a Muslim?
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Is there any evidence of angels, demons, and the spiritual world?
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Can demons deceive Christians and cause them to lose their faith?
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When do personal choices become sinful if they they aren’t forbidden by God?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why is it tempting to try to mold Jesus into our image?
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Can believers enjoy music that is not sung in church?
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How do I become successful without compromising my beliefs?
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I know that I’m filled with the Holy Spirit?
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Why did God put the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in Eden knowing that Adam would sin?
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How should the church talk about sex? Is sex an analogy for the gospel?
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Is it sinful to smoke weed?
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How should we understand the parable of the wedding feast in Matthew 22?
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How can I avoid legalism and enjoy the gifts God gives me?
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Episode 1175 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does the Bible indicate whether certain work in a Christian household should be done by the husband or wife?
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Why do some pentecostal churches forbid men to have beards and require women to have long hair?
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My church has started teaching that Adam and Eve are metaphorical figures and are not historical. I was always taught that they were real. What do you think?
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How does 1 Corinthians 15 relate to Jesus's physical resurrection?
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What does the Bible teach concerning the doctrine of "once saved, always saved"?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does Revelation 19 say that we will be clothed in our good works?
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How would I be judged if I sin during Christ’s return?
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If the gifts were given to us by the triune God, and if they’re somehow not for today, can we truly say with confidence that salvation is for today? Or can that be taken away?
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Does 1 Corinthians 13 tell me to be credulous when it says to “believe all things”?
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Should Christians organizations ask for financial gifts from believers?
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Episode 1175 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I take care of my body without becoming vain and idolatrous?
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Is it unbiblical to enroll my child in public school?
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Was the wine that Jesus made from water non-alcoholic?
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What will the judgment described in 1 Peter 4:17 look like for the church?
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Questions in this Episode 1. What good works are Christians supposed to do as described in Ephesians 2:10?
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Did our souls exist before we were born?
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Can we have faith in Jesus before the Holy Spirit works in us?
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Who was the first sinner?
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Questions in this Episode 1. What is the White Throne Judgment and who will be judged there?
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Do I need to name every specific sin when I repent?
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How will God judge those who have never heard the gospel?
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Why did Jesus have to die in such a brutal manner?
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How can I overcome the bitterness I have towards my father?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why wasn’t Moses allowed in the Promised Land?
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What is true faith?
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Is surrogacy an option for Christians couples who struggle with infertility?
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What does it look like for Christian men to provide for their family?
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How can I extend true forgiveness to my sister?
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Episode 1170 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why does Jesus seem loving in the Gospels but wrathful in Revelation?
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Will the devil be judged differently than humans?
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Did protestant Christians break away from the one true Roman Catholic church?
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If my son rejects the gospel, should I withhold his inheritance?
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Is it a sin to smoke cigarettes?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Should Christians keep the food laws in Leviticus?
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Why did the Levite allow evil to befall the concubine in Judges 19?
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Why did God constitute the Levitical dietary laws?
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Is participating in Ash Wednesday biblical?
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Questions in this Episode 1. As a pastor, have you ever changed your mind on a belief you’ve held?
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What did Jesus mean when he said that his followers must “eat of his flesh”?
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When Christians fast, do they have to fast from food or can they fast from other things?
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How can I keep my faith strong when God doesn’t answer my prayers?
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I be a “cheerful giver” if I am struggling financially?
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How should I understand the “third heaven” in 2 Corinthians 12:2-4?
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Is the church too hesitant when talking about hell and judgment?
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Are there non-financial ways I can give to the church?
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What should I do when I don’t feel convicted for my sins?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does Galatians 5 teach that no one who sins can enter the kingdom of God?
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Can I come back to faith and renew my relationship with Jesus after falling away?
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If God is all loving, how can he such things like mass shootings?
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Did Jesus speak in parables so that certain people wouldn’t understand him?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is God’s Spirit really at work in the Asbury revival?
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Is it ok for churches to practice open communion?
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Was Adam’s offspring made in his image or God’s?
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Is it inappropriate to chant “hell yeah!” in celebration?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Should the church market Jesus with ads like the “He Gets Us” campaign?
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Why does the Roman Catholic bible have more books than Protestant bibles?
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Does the Spirit dwell in Christians before they are glorified in heaven?
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Is it ok to evangelize by making the gospel more palatable?
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can we “walk in Christ” according to Colossians 2:6?
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Why will Christians needs bodies when Jesus returns?
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How can we glorify God through sex?
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What should I do when I feel like I need to restart my Christian walk?
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Episode 1162 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. If a Christian succumbs to addiction and dies from an overdose, does this mean that they won't be saved?
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Why did God kill David's son?
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I know that Jesus's life gives us righteousness and that his death takes care of our sins, but isn't one of these enough? Couldn't he have just lived a perfect life and give us his righteousness, why did he have to die?
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Why did Jesus betray Jesus with a kiss in Luke 22:53?
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Is it wrong for a church to meet in a Jewish community center?
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Questions in this Episode 1. How should I deal with guilt for my past sins?
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Is it ethical to claim tithing on my taxes?
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Will God reject me because of my continued struggles with sin?
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Questions in this Episode 1. I've prayed for God to remove my porn addiction. So why am I still failing?
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Does Romans 10 teach that the elect can reject God?
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Does the Bible prohibit interracial marriage?
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When are the Last Days referred to in Revelation?
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Episode 1159 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Can spiritual entities like angels or demons communicate with Christians?
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Is the gift of tongues still active today?
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Is it dangerous to presume that I am saved?
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Episode 1158 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I avoid a theology of salvation by works?
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Are there any instruments that are inappropriate for a worship service?
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Did Jesus share human DNA with Mary?
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Does God hear the prayers of unbelievers?
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Questions in this Episode
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How transparent should churches be to their members of finances?
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How can I counsel my unsaved daughter who is making questionable life choices?
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Is Matthew 24 a proof text for the rapture?
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Should a pastor teach something as true if there isn’t consensus?
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Questions in this Episode 1. What did Jesus give up for my salvation?
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Is it important to become an official member of a church?
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Is it OK to go to Catholic Mass on Saturday and a Protestant church on Sunday?
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In communion, do the bread and wine turn into the body and blood of Christ?
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If God is real, why would he allow me to be sexually abused?
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Resources Core Question – How Can Christianity Be True if God Allows Evil and Suffering?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it wrong or “boastful” to be proud of the accomplishments of my child?
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How should we respond to children preaching on social media?
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When were the Gospels of the New Testament written and are they trustworthy?
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How can I protect my kids from believing false teachers online?
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Resources The Historical Reliability of the Gospels by Craig Blomberg
Jesus and the Eyewitnesses: The Gospels as Eyewitness Testimony by Richard Bauckham
Episode 1154 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Who is allowed to baptism people and administer communion?
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Why can’t all Christians administer the sacraments?
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Is Revelation 22 referring to the book of Revelation or the entire Bible?
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Did God predestined Judas’s betrayal of Jesus?
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What role does each person of the trinity play in salvation?
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Is it wrong to baptize a newborn at home?
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How are shut-ins able to participate in communion?
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Questions in this Episode 1. What’s the difference between the “Prosperity Gospel” and “Name It and Claim It” teaching?
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If someone trust in Jesus but takes the Roman Catholic mass, are they true believers?
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Who is the Anti-Christ?
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Did Jesus’s apostles believe in ghosts?
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Does God determine when and how we die?
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Questions in this Episode 1. I’ve prayed for my child to be healed for over 30 years. Why hasn’t God answered my prayers?
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Does Luke 22 show that Jesus had a will separate from the Father’s?
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Is the teaching of predestination a heresy?
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Should I feel guilty for not being able to tithe 10 percent?
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Does the Bible teach that women must remain silent in church services?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Should I help platform a church with bad theology if I am a media contractor?
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I am pregnant and do not often feel like being intimate with my husband. Should I do it anyway, is this what the Bible's teaching on "submission" is?
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I am separated from my husband. Should I still be intimate with him during our separation or is this a bad idea?
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What resources about the history of the Bible would you recommend?
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Does Psalm 5:5 teach that God hates unrepentant sinners?
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Episode 1150 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What is the place of children at the second coming of Christ?
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Should Christians keep their kids in public schools?
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How do I share the gospel when I'm afraid of rejection?
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You said that we should not use the weapons of the world, but what about Ehud and Eglon in Judges 3:12-30, where someone plunged a sword into the king so deep the hilt of the handle went into his belly?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is the Roman Catholic church the one true church?
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Can someone be so depressed that they can't believe in God?
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Should someone seek divorce if their spouse is a narcissist and emotionally abusive?
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Where does your spirit go when you die?
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How do I know if I am predestined to be saved?
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Core Guide - 9 Things Everyone Should Know About Depression
Episode 1148 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why does the Apostle’s Creed talk about the “communion of saints” and the Nicene Creed doesn’t?
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How can I minister to my husband who recently left the faith?
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Am I not trusting God with my needs if I file for child support?
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How can I overcome my tendency to doubt my salvation?
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Is it wrong to baptize people only in the name of Jesus instead of the triune name?
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Will the church go through “The Great Tribulation”?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is Hades a real place that is distinct from hell?
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Where the Nephilim fallen angels?
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How can the Bible be infallible and inerrant if it’s authors were regular and fallen people?
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What comfort and hope is there for victims of sex trafficking?
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Is it wise to study apocryphal books like the Book of Enoch?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does one’s salvation depend on believing in the rapture?
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Does the Bible teach such a thing as the “age of accountability”?
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Should we still consider ourselves “sinners” if our identity is in Christ?
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What does Romans 14 teach about conscience and liberty?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Who is in the “cloud of witnesses” in Hebrews 12?
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What advice can I give my friends whose father has recently become a practicing pagan?
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How often should churches celebrate the Lord’s Supper?
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Are the biblical prohibitions against homosexuality actually prohibitions against pedophilia?
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Episode 1144 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Can Christians “bind” Satan through prayer?
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How can I grow my relationship with the Lord while dealing with addiction?
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I know that Jesus fulfilled the law and that we are no longer under the law, but why does that mean that the day of worshipped has changed?
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Since God is outside of time, does God see us as always having been saved?
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Questions in this Episode 1. If I am saved, why are my thoughts consistently sinful?
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Does Mark 3 and Matthew 12 teach that Christians can “bind Satan”?
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Why is forgiveness so important in the Christian life?
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Is there something wrong if I am not moved to tears during worship?
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Why do we need to pray if Jesus is interceding for us?
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I explain to my friend that we cannot lose our salvation?
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What is the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit?
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How significant is racial diversity in the church?
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How do I avoid church burnout?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why do I willfully sin even when I want to serve God?
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Does Hebrews 6 teach that I can’t come back to the faith after leaving?
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Is the “mark of the beast” a physical mark?
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Are the Bible’s views of sexuality outdated?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it OK for Christians to use online dating apps?
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Did the work God gave Adam and Eve to do make them co-creators?
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What is the Eastern Orthodox church?
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How do I share the gospel with my uncle who is Jehovah’s Witness?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it biblical for women to serve as pastors?
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Should I still “be fruitful & multiply” if I am struggling financially?
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Why is the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit unforgivable?
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Should I leave a church whose end-times teaching I disagree with?
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What does the Bible say about original sin?
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Episode 1138 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I delight in prayer when my attention span weakens with age?
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How can I grow in my desire for Christ when I love my sin?
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Do our words affect our justification?
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Did Jesus go to hell so that Christians don’t have to?
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Episode 1137 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does Romans 5:8 teach that Christians are no longer sinners? [02:55]
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Where does the Bible teach that sex outside of marriage is a sin? [09:05]
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Can the Devil deceive a true believer? [14:15]
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Did Jesus’s death on the cross cover the sins of people in hell? [17:32]
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Why did Jews stop offering sacrifices if they didn’t believe in Jesus? [22:00]
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Questions in this Episode 1. In the teaching of the rapture, who exactly will be taken up?
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How do you know what religious belief is right? The Protestant bible has 66 books but Catholics have more. Which is correct?
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What study Bibles and Bible translations would you recommend?
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In 1 John 2:29, it says, “If you know that he is righteous, you know that everyone who does what is right has been born of him.” So are those who are doing right things the ones who are truly saved?
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Does the Apostle’s Creed teach that Jesus literally descended into hell?
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Episode 1134 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. My pastor recently committed suicide. How can the church rally around and support his family? Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
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What does it mean that, “Many are called, but few are chosen”?
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What does the Bible say about homosexuality and gay marriage?
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Does Matthew 7:21 and Luke 13:24 teach that we can’t be sure of salvation?
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If God is love, why does it say in Malachi 1 that he “hated Esau”?
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Core Question – How Can God Be Loving and Wrathful?
Episode 1133 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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How can I find assurance in my salvation?
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What can I say to encourage the people in my Bible study to join a church?
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Why do I need the church if I have a personal relationship with Jesus?
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How can I pray to God about my sin when I feel so guilty over it?
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Will God hold me responsible if I fail to share the gospel with my coworker?
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What does Titus 3:10 mean when it says to avoid divisive people?
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Where was Jesus between his crucifixion and resurrection?
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How do I respond to the claim that taking communion is cannibalism?
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Why do some churches practice “closed communion”?
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Is it wrong to listen to any music that isn't worship music?
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How can I know that God is good when I'm struggling in life?
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What should I look for when searching for a new church?
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Core Question - How Can Christianity Be True if God Allows Evil and Suffering?
Episode 1130 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Are there biblical guidelines for sharing the gospel and making disciples?
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I have struggled with homosexuality my whole life. I have wondered, even if I repent, can I be forgiven since I have engaged in these things?
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Can we command God to answer our prayers?
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Why does Jesus question the woman who touched his garment to receive healing?
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How should I understand James 4:8?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Can our loved ones in heaven contact us?
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Can analogies about the trinity be helpful?
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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 share some insight to Galatians 5 19-21?
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Does God still bring judgment through war like in the Old Testament?
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Core Question - Why Do You Talk About the Difference Between Law and Gospel?
Episode 1128 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What is the proper Christian response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade?
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Does baptism save us?
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What hope is there for a mother who has had an abortion?
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Why did God command Joshua to kill all the inhabitants of Canaan?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does God ever heal non-Christians? And if someone has unconfessed sin, does that hinder God from doing a miracle in their life?
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How can I deal with grief? I lost my fiance last summer and I am still struggling with her death.
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I have a question about the things happening at Hillsong church where leaders being exposed for sin in their lives. Some christians tell me that Jesus said, “let him who is without sin cast the first stone” – that we shouldn’t judge anybody. And some draw parallels to King David and how he committed horrible sins but he is remembered as a man after God’s heart and how God has throughout history used broken sinful people for his kingdom. How do I balance this with the standard the New Testament puts on leaders in the church?
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It doesn’t seem like many pastors teach on Revelation. What do you think?
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When Christians die, do they immediately go to heaven?
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Core Question - What are the Genres of the Bible and Why Do They Matter?
Episode 1126 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Would I be perpetually sinning if I marry an unbeliever? I know that we are not to be unequally yoked.
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Is Gog and Magog rightly interpreted as Russia in Ezekiel 38? Is this proof that Russia will one day invade Israel?
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What is true repentance? Is it making a confession or does it mean changing our behavior?
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Questions in this Episode 1. What are your suggestions for participating in Advent?
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Is the Virgin Birth essential to Christianity?
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Is depression a sin?
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Are there three Gods in the Trinity?
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Episode 1125 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How do I reason with someone who wants to convinced everyone that the earth is flat?
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Do we worship on Sunday because the Roman Catholic church changed the day?
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Can we say that Mary is the Mother of God?
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What comfort does Scripture offer for those with illnesses?
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What styles of music are appropriate in a church service?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Who were the Three Wise Men in the Christmas story?
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Where do you find biblical support for the Doctrine of the Trinity?
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Why are our calendars structured around the lifetime of Jesus Christ?
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What Scripture should I share with someone who is interested in Jesus?
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Episode 1123 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it better to be in church or watch online if I have a medical condition similar to Narcolepsy?
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Is it helpful to try and make analogies for the Trinity?
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Does the Holy Spirit lead us to do certain things and make decisions?
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Do our loved ones see us from heaven?
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Episode 1122 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it appropriate for Christians to boy to royalty?
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Who is Melchizedek in Hebrews 7?
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How is God three in one?
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Is it blasphemous if I get mad about what I read in Scripture?
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How could Solomon write the Proverbs when he was so sinful?
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Why did Jesus’ disciples baptize only in the name of Jesus?
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Is it possible for God to forgive me if I leave the faith but repent?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is Jesus saying that believers will be left behind in Luke 17:34?
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What does it mean in Matthew 18 that the apostles have the authority to “bind and loose” things on earth and in heaven? Can all Christians do this?
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Should only pastors officiate weddings? I am a youth leader and one of my former students is getting married and asked if I would marry them but I’m not sure what to do.
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I’m a new Christian. What can I do to keep the faith?
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Does the proof of my faith rest on my ability to stop sinning?
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Episode 1120 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What is the Mark of the Beast?
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What is the difference between the worship and veneration of Mary and other saints?
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Does my husband’s salvation depend on me? What does Paul mean in 1 Corinthians 7 when he says that believing spouses sanctify unbelieving ones?
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Should Christians celebrate Christmas and Easter if they might come from pagan origins?
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How can I faithfully tithe if I am unable to attend a church?
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Questions in this Episode 1. I have heard it said that because Eve was deceived in Eden and not Adam, men should be pastors and not women. Is that right?
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Someone brought to my attention that Christmas is a pagan holiday. Are we as Christians adhering to pagan practices when we celebrate Christmas?
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What is the relationship between repentance and confession?
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Does Isaiah 30:21 confirm that we should hearing from God audibly?
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I am really struggling with understanding how to deal with a particular situation, would love some help. A bunch of friends and I are planning on going on a trip this next summer and we are renting a house for a week. Most of us are Christians but there is one girl and her boyfriend who aren’t. They are most likely wanting a room for themselves and as a Christian I am struggling with whether or not we should let that happen. On one note, yes I can’t force them to do what I believe as a Christian is wrong since they aren’t a married couple, but on the other hand I do wanna minister to them well. How can we as Christians walk biblically and wisely in this situation?
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What does it mean that Jesus is the "only begotten Son of God"?
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Episode 1118 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I fight my addiction to vaping?
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Can I forgive my step-mom and still keep her out of my life?
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Which prophecies in Revelation have been fulfilled and which haven't?
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I feel guilty because I'm not reading Scripture all day. What should I do?
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Is Matthew 1:21 a promise only for Jewish people or for all those who have faith in Christ?
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Core Question - Why Do You Talk About the Difference Between Law and Gospel
Episode 1117 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why does Jesus tell his disciples to be “wise as serpents” in Matthew 10?
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Can someone’s baptism be revoked or removed?
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Does the second commandment forbid nativity scenes?
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Should Christian artists collaborate with secular artists?
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How can I stay steadfast in the faith?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Am I sinning by filing for divorce from an abusive husband?
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Does Hebrews 6:5 mean that we can lose our salvation?
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My young daughter has not been baptized, but we believe she has a credible profession of faith. She has expressed a desire to be baptized, so what is the purpose of baptism and how is a person different before or after they are baptized?
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Core Question - How Do I Live the Christian Life?
Episode 1115 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does Ezekiel 33:13 teach that we can lose our salvation?
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How do we balance the command to forgive and holding people accountable?
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Must Christians worship on the Old Testament Sabbath?
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Is it improper for pastors to wear earrings?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is baptism necessary for salvation?
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Does God depend on us to evangelize the world?
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What should I do when I’ve sinned but don’t feel grieved by it?
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Is having a Christmas tree participating in a pagan tradition?
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How can I put on the armor of God?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Do non-believers experience guilt over their sin?
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Why did John the Baptist doubt that Jesus was the Messiah in Luke 7?
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My young daughter had a near death experience and hasn't made a profession of faith before a church yet. Does she have to do this in a church for it to count?
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What happens to infants who die before professing Christ?
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Core Question - What’s the Difference Between Justification and Sanctification?
Episode 1112 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Will Christians be held accountable for their sins at the Final Judgment?
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Does my rebellious son disqualify me from being an elder or deacon?
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Should we wait for God to give us a sign when we make big life decisions?
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What does it mean that we will give an account for “every idle word”?
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When the New Testament quotes the Book of Enoch, is it affirming it as canonical?
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Episode 1111 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Before the fall, could all the animals talk like the serpent?
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Will we eat in heaven with our glorified bodies?
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How do foreknowledge and predestination relate to each other in election?
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Will our family pets be with us in heaven?
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How can I help my friend understand that Christmas isn't a pagan holiday?
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Core Guide - 5 REASONS CHRISTMAS IS NOT A PAGAN HOLIDAY
Episode 1110 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. I’ve reconciled with my ex-husband. Are we still married in God’s eyes?
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Why did Jesus make wine if people were going to get drunk at the wedding?
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What should I do after recognizing that I have idols in my life?
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How can I explain to my friend why Christians worship on Sunday and not Saturday?
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Should pastors cancel church on Christmas day?
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Episode 1109 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What does it mean that the devil is “bound for a thousand years”?
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Does the Bible say anything about the existence of ghosts?
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Is becoming a Christian a process?
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What should I do if I have romantic thoughts about the same-sex?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Do all Pentecostals believe the oneness doctrine about the Trinity?
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What is the meaning of the wheels in Ezekiel 1?
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Is it wrong to marry someone who got divorced without biblical grounds?
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Is the rapture literal or symbolic?
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I am Greek Orthodox. When we pray we say “in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.” Is that ok or should I just pray our prayers in Jesus’s name alone?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Should we focus on the legacy of a pastor’s ministry?
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Why was Jesus’s earthly ministry only three years long?
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How should I respond to my son who has come out as gay?
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Does the Year of Jubilee have anything to do with the overturning of Roe v. Wade?
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Is it inappropriate for pastors to reference fantasy movies in their sermons?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Was Joseph's coat miraculous and powerful?
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What is the "sin that does not lead to death," in 1 John 5:17?
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Is it a sin to have money?
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I'm addicted to shopping. Can the Bible help me?
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Episode 1105 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What does thanksgiving to God look like when we are suffering?
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How can I lovingly engage family members who believe in conspiracy theories?
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How can I understand John 17:3 regarding the divinity of Jesus?
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Did God plan for Adam and Eve to fall?
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Questions in this Episode 1. If Adam and Eve sinned by eating the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge and Good and Evil, is it a sin to pray about knowledge, to gain knowledge? I know there is a difference between knowledge and wisdom.
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The church I grew up in was extremely aggressive in the way it talked about judgment and the truth of the Bible as opposed to the ways of the world. I left the church for a time mainly because of this but am plugged into a church now and the teaching is very different. They still teach the Bible but things just aren’t as strict or demanding. I’m just wondering which form of Christianity is true, and do you have to be aggressive towards the world in order to prove that you are really a Christian?
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My son is asking me if God created evil and if he used it for his own purposes?
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What does the Bible say about conspiracy theories?
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How can I bring someone to God who is afraid of him without pushing them away?
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My son is incredibly smart and while he agrees that there is a God, he is having a hard time figuring out Jesus. How do I share the truth of the gospel with him when he seems too smart for his own good?
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Core Question - How Can Christianity Be True if God Allows Evil and Suffering?
Core Question - How Can I Share My Faith?
Episode 1103 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Gideon asked for signs to prove God’s will, was he wrong to do this? If not, should we still do this in the Christian life?
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If the Garden of Eden was perfect, why was there something that could cause sin in the garden?
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If I disagree with some of the theology that is taught in my church, should I look for a new place to worship?
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How do you explain the trinity to muslims?
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How should we understand the reference to angels in 1 Corinthians 11:10?
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Episode 1102 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it OK for Christian couples to purposely not have children?
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Is a Christian who attends Sunday service faithfully but does not attend midweek small groups or other church activities throughout the week considered “forsaking the fellowship of the saints”?
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What does 2 Thessalonians 2:11 mean?
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Is it too late to be saved on our deathbed?
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How should you respond when someone says that they’ve forgiven you but continue to bring up past sins again and again?
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Could you please unpack Matthew 13:38-39? Are the people mentioned here the Sons of Perdition?
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Episode 1101 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What does Revelation 22:14-15 mean?
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How should I understand Hebrews 6:4-5 and the idea of losing my salvation?
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Is money really the root of all evil?
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Core Question - Can I Lose My Salvation?
Episode 1100 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it wrong for Christian couples to live together before marriage?
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Does the Bible require me to confess to my wife that I cheated on her?
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What do I do if my church has wrongly excommunicated me?
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What are the main differences between Roman Catholics and Protestants?
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Should all churches unite and become non-denominational?
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How can I begin to heal after learning of my wife’s infidelity?
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Episode 1099 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What should we think about false teachers who still confess Jesus as Lord?
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Is it idolatrous to spend more time on my hobbies than I do praying?
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How can we persuade skeptics? Is it even possible?
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How did unbelievers perform miracles in Jesus’s name in 1 Corinthians 12:3?
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What does Ecclesiastes 7:15 mean when it talks about people being “overly righteous” and “overly wise”?
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Why do we close our eyes when we pray?
Episode 1098 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What did Jesus mean, let your “yes be yes and your no be no”?
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What comfort does the gospel provide when a loved one is dying?
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What does it mean that God’s wrath is being stored up?
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When should I rebuke someone publicly?
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Are there different levels of rewards in heaven?
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Episode 1097 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Should the church just focus on the gospel and ignore politics?
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What does the Bible say about the origin of race and different ethnicities?
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Why don’t Christians follow the civil laws of the Old Testament?
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Is getting piercings a sin?
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Episode 1096 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Should I ignore my parent’s bad theology in order to keep the peace?
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Are our souls and spirits the same thing?
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What does the Bible say about being in the military?
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Are sermons necessary if all Christians have the Holy Spirit?
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Why did Jesus curse the fig tree?
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Episode 1095 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Should Christians mirror the miraculous parts of Jesus’s ministry?
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How should Christian worship services be ordered?
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Is the worship service a place for political discourse?
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Can my habitual sins make me lose my salvation or prove that I am not saved?
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Episode 1094 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is, “God will never give you more than you can handle” a biblical saying?
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Does Matthew 23:8-10 teach that we can’t call people pastor or reverend?
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How are our bodies temples of the Holy Spirit?
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Where in the Bible are we taught to pray for the salvation of unbelievers?
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Can a true Christian lose the Holy Spirit?
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Episode 1093 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What is Christian Nationalism?
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How does our Christian faith affect our voting?
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When did Jesus know that he was the Messiah?
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Why does God seem different in the Old and New Testament?
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Episode 1092 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I explain to my friend that God does not give us new revelation?
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Is God displeased with me when I sin?
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Is breaking the speed limit sinful?
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My husband uses pornography every day. What should I do?
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Episode 1090 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Did John the Baptist invent baptism?
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Why does the Bible use “created” for Adam and “made” for Eve?
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Does Revelation teach that Christ is going to return soon?
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How can we heal and move on from a sexually distorted past?
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Am I sinning if I break the speed limit?
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Episode 1089 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Do the “cloud of witnesses” in Hebrews 12 pray for us?
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Who is being referred to in Matthew 8:11?
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Do I have to believe in election or predestination to get to heaven?
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Who are the “saints” in the Bible?
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My co-worker is constantly taking God’s name in vain. How do I ask her to refrain from doing that in a respectful way?
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Who was Cain afraid of in Genesis?
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Throughout the Bible people are tested. Without hesitation Abraham planned to follow through with this commandment. I think about this in present day. I think even if I heard God speaking directly to me, I could not.
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Episode 1088 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why is baptism referred to as a sign of judgment in the Bible?
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In John 4, does Jesus teach that we should only worship the Father and not him?
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Is it biblical to pray for family members who have died?
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How can I meditate on God’s Word without practicing Eastern or transcendental meditation?
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What is the difference between infant baptism or baby dedications?
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Episode 1087 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. When was Satan cast out of heaven?
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Do the Jews, as God’s chosen people, have a different path to salvation?
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How can I lovingly tell people I don’t celebrate Halloween?
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How many people have been taken up into heaven without dying in the Bible?
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How can I know if I am exercising Christian liberty or sinning?
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Episode 1086 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Did Jesus teach us to pray to the Father instead of the triune God?
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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?
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Why is Jesus described as the Lamb of God?
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How do I know if someone is committing the unpardonable sin?
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Is God’s mercy and grace the same for non-believers as well as believers?
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Episode 1085 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What do you think of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and his theological views?
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Can someone really be saved if they don’t do good works or have fruit in their life?
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Why Does the Bible Call Satan the “God of this World” in 2 Corinthians 4:4 and John 12?
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How can I move beyond the guilt of my past sins?
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How can we show Christian love with those we politically disagree with?
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Episode 1084 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is baptism necessary for salvation?
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What does it means to serve God properly?
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Is Annihilationism taught in the Bible?
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What does “even our righteousness is as filthy rags” in Isaiah 64 mean?
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Does God still gives apostles to the church?
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Episode 1083 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it unfair for God to require sinful people to “be holy as I am holy”?
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Is it possible to love my neighbor without liking them?
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A lot of pastors and Christians who talk about the idea of Christian Nationalism say things like the Great Commission requires us to disciple nations, not just people, and therefore Christian Nationalism should be apart of the church’s mission in spreading the gospel. What do you think?
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Should we insist on not talking about politics in church? If these things affect our lives, why shouldn’t we talk about politics?
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Does 1 Corinthians 11 forbid women from cutting their hair?
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Episode 1082 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I glorify God in my daily tasks?
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Will demonic activity increase as we get closer to Christ’s return?
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Is Karma the same as “reaping what we sow”?
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What is Adriel’s favorite thing about working with Bill every day?
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What does “he rose ‘again’ on the third day” in the Apostle’s Creed mean?
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Must a man be married with children to qualify to be an elder?
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Episode 1081 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Will the church experience the great tribulation?
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How do I know if it's God's will to get back together with my ex?
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Should I cut-off my Christian daughter from my life if she is committing adultery?
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Are our rewards in heaven based on good works?
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Episode 1080 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it ok for Christians to participate in theme park "Fright Nights" on Halloween?
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Did God ever condone polygamy?
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Do I need to do good works in order to prove that I am saved?
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Why did Jesus appear in a different form in Mark 16?
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Episode 1079 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How should Christians respond to Buddhist spirituality?
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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?
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What verses can I use in evangelism when I have limited time to share the gospel?
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Is pumpkin carving a form of idolatry?
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Are Christians obligated to report someone who is breaking the law?
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Episode 1078 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What should prayer look like in a group setting?
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Is it appropriate for children to take the Lord’s Supper?
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Where was Jesus between is crucifixion and resurrection?
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Does Revelation 3:5 teach that our names can be blotted out from the book of life?
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If we go to heaven when we die, how can the “dead be raised first”?
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My church has a statue of Jesus that people often take pictures with. What do you think of this?
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Episode 1077 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Are there different meanings for the word “righteous”?
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How should we understand the parable of Luke 15? Is it possible to understand the Bible’s original context?
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Is there a connection between the Nephilim, fallen angels, and UFOs?
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Is it wrong for Christians to live materially comfortable lives?
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Does talking about trauma from the pulpit compromise the preaching of the gospel?
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What will it be like to see someone in heaven who has hurt me?
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Episode 1076 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How much focus should be put on evangelism in the life of a believer?
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Should Christians consume wine and alcohol?
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Did the Roman Catholic church change the day of worship from Saturday to Sunday?
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Why did God use the snake as a symbol of salvation for the Israelites?
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Should Christians try to enforce laws that make everyone abide by their morals?
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Can a believer lose the Holy Spirit and their salvation?
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What are the “gates of hell” that will not prevail against the church?
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Episode 1075 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I address my friend who is cheating on his girlfriend?
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Is sanctification gradual or are Christians perfectly holy?
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How do I know if my love for God has grown cold?
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How should I understand Psalm 82 and Deuteronomy 32 and the divine council?
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Episode 1074 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does Jesus Contradict Himself in Luke 11:11-13 and Matthew 7:11?
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How Can I Have Fellowship When Autism Makes it Difficult to Socialize?
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Does God Prevent Unbelievers From Understanding the Truth of the Gospel?
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If a Christian Commits Suicide Are They Still Saved?
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How Do We Receive the Holy Spirit?
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Episode 1073 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it Biblical For My Pastor to Baptize Members in the Name of Jesus Only?
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Does God Continue to Forgive Me if I Struggle With Sin?
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How Can I Have Assurance If Only Those Who Endure to the End Are Saved?
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Is it ok Use Pagan Symbols to Represent the Trinity?
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Did God Put the Tree of Knowledge in the Garden to Tempt Adam & Eve?
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How Does Our Free Will and God’s Sovereignty Relate?
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Episode 1072 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is the idea of regeneration by baptism biblical?
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Is abortion a form of spiritual warfare?
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Does our salvation depend upon our level of holiness?
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Do demons still possess people today?
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What actually happens in baptism?
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Is full immersion required for a true baptism?
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Episode 1071 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Can our loved ones in heaven contact us?
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Can analogies about the trinity be helpful?
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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 share some insight to Galatians 5 19-21?
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Does God still bring judgment through war like in the Old Testament?
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Core Question - Why Do You Talk About the Difference Between Law and Gospel?
Episode 1070 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How should we approach different views about women in church leadership roles?
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What does hospitality look like when your neighbors are LGBTQ+?
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Is the "Jesus Calling" devotional consistent with the Bible?
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What can I do when I'm haunted by my past sins?
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What does the Bible say about people who use "prophecy" to make money?
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Core Question - Have I Committed the Unpardonable Sin?
Episode 1069 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does a Christian need to be re-baptized if they were first baptized in the LDS church? 2. What does it mean to have the elders in church "watch over our souls"? 3. Does God withhold blessings from me if I'm living in sin? 4. Why are there differing interpretations of Scripture if there's one Spirit?
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Core Question - Why Are There So Many Denominations?
Episode 1068 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I draw near to God while I am struggling with sexual sin?
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Are practices like altar calls biblical?
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How should we understand church history in light of Matthew 16:18?
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Will I be able to recognize my wife in heaven?
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Is the Spiritual Formation movement biblical?
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Episode 1067 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I enjoy the fellowship of others without putting them before God?
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What does spiritual warfare look like on a day-to-day basis?
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Were the Pharisees expecting Elijah to return before the messiah?
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What is the appropriate way to preach through the Song of Solomon?
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Episode 1066 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Should I join a church that requires me to be baptized a second time?
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Is the NIV translation of the Bible problematic?
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I remember growing up and hearing people say things like earthquakes, tornados, or hurricanes are God’s judgement on that place or nation. And I don’t think that’s right, but I’m wondering, how do you answer folks who do say those kinds of things after tragedies like Hurricane Ian happen?
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Is it necessary to be a member of a church?
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Can I make anointing oil as gifts?
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Is closed communion a biblical practice?
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Episode 1065 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. I know that I’m not saved, so what do I need to do to become saved?
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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 Corinthians 11. How do you know what to follow and what not to?
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What do I say to a professing Christian who doesn’t go to church, read the Bible, or pray?
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What does it mean that Christ “fulfilled the law”?
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Episode 1064 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What is your favorite sighting of Jesus in the Old Testament?
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Where in the Bible are the stones in the priest's garments explained?
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Has God turned his back on the United States?
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Can nudity be used as a therapeutic tool to de-sexualize the body?
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Is there a scriptural reason for monasteries and convents to exist?
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Core Question - How Does the Church Relate to the Government?
Episode 1063 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. If someone was baptized in the Roman Catholic church, should they be re-baptized if they join a Protestant church?
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If God predestined us to salvation, why does God let some people live in sin so long before they’re regenerated?
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How should we understand Proverbs 12:14 mean?
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Is revival something that can be manufactured?
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How do we navigate our agnostic son’s influence on our younger children?
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Resources Core Question – Can I Trust the Resurrection?
Episode 1062 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does 2 Peter 3:9 refer to a specific group of people or the whole world?
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Does the Bible require survivors of sexual assault to reconcile with their abusers?
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Should my friend get re-baptized if she was baptized as a baby?
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How should I understand Isaiah 46:10?
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Can fallen angels repent?
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Rid of My Disgrace: Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb
Episode 1061 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. In step 9 of AA, it requires those in the program to make restitution with people we've hurt but I'm concerned that it's requirements for restitution aren't entirely honest or biblical. What do you think?
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Am I going to know that I'm fully saved with complete certainty?
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I’ve been listening to your program, and I have to be honest, some people calling sound like whacked out fundamentalists, and that gives the impression to others that Christianity is just made up of a bunch of zealots. What do you think?
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Does Genesis 3:23-24 reveal an inner dialogue among the persons of the Trinity?
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What does Paul mean in Romans 3:25 that God passed over sins previously committed? If I continue to sin after God has done this will these new sins be held against me?
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Core Question - How Do I Live the Christian Life?
Episode 1060 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Did Adam and Eve eat of the Tree of Life in Eden, and will we eat from it in heaven?
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Did Satan know of Jesus’s divinity?
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Is the teaching of theonomy supported in the Bible?
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Is the idea of “age of accountability” taught in the Bible?
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Are we still bound by the 10 Commandments?
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How can I get closure with someone who died before we could reconcile?
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Can a person lose their salvation even after they’ve been baptized?
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What should I look out for in those who teach theonomy?
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Resources Core Question – How Do Christians Relate to the Law?
Episode 1059 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I be part of a church if my job requires me to work on Sunday?
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If a person isn’t elect, are they unable to repent?
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What’s the difference between judging and holding someone accountable?
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Does the Bible forbid us from seeking medical treatment for disorders or illness?
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If a person never hears the gospel, will they go to heaven or hell?
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Resources Core Question – Do I Have to Attend a Church to Be a Christian?
Episode 1058 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. When will we celebrate the Marriage Supper of the Lamb?
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Should we still pay for taxes if the money is used for unbiblical services?
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What does the Bible say about the separation of church and state?
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How can God be upset with us for our sin if he’s sovereign?
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How should we understand Proverbs 4:23 and Philippians 4:23?
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Can a woman lead a Sunday school and teach men and women from God’s Word?
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Resources Core Question – What Are the Main Views of the End Times?
Episode 1057 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Did Adam have both a body and soul before he sinned?
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Can someone believe in Jesus but not be saved?
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Is the “Angel of the Lord” in Luke 2:9 Jesus?
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Will those who apostatize go to heaven?
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Was Jesus omnipresent during his earthly ministry?
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My cousin recently transitioned, should I use their preferred pronouns?
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Resources Core Question – Can I Lose My Salvation?
Episode 1056 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is there a significance between the birds in Genesis 15 and the covenant described in this passage?
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What should we think about tax-exempt churches?
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Does God love some Christians more than others?
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Does God only save people to get glory for himself?
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Does God allow different levels of punishment for different kinds of sin?
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Resources Core Question – How Can Christianity Be True if God Allows Evil and Suffering?
Episode 1055 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Do people still prophesy without speaking as they did in 1 Chronicles 25?
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In the school system, they want children to choose the gender they want to be in and allow them to use their preferred bathrooms. What does the Bible say about those things? Can children choose their gender identity?
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When the New Testament speaks of "faith," is it actually speaking of "faithfulness"?
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Can the Holy Spirit dwell in someone who isn't a Christian?
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In what ways can I begin to teach my kids about the faith?
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Core Guide - 10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible and Homosexuality
Episode 1054 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What is the significance of the Bible mentioning God using his right hand?
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How can a Christian balance ambition and contentment?
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Is Samson the hero or the villain of the story?
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Do I need to be re-baptized if I was baptized as a Jehovah’s Witness?
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What can I say to help convince my friend that God isn’t punishing him?
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What can I say to fellow Christians who believe that homosexuality is OK?
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Resources Core Question – How Can I Share My Faith?
Episode 1053 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it sinful to pursue employment on the Sabbath?
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How can I stay focused on God’s goodness when going through trials?
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If we are saved by grace, why will our works be judged?
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How can I witness to family and friends who differ from me politically?
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Is abortion an unpardonable sin?
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Resources Core Question – How Can I Share My Faith?
Episode 1052 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it a sin to work on the sabbath?
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How could Satan fall if there is no sin in heaven?
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How can we trust that today’s translations of the Bible are accurate or if they’ve been corrupted by people’s agendas?
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How did an Angel of Light become Satan?
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Who is Melchizedek in Genesis 14?
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Resources Can the Devil Read My Mind?
Episode 1051 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Do I need to quit my job and do more at church to be a good Christian?
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How can you detect when someone is being self-righteous?
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How does God’s foreknowledge relate to our election?
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What is the Beatific Vision?
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Resources Core Question – How Can Christianity Be True if God Allows Evil and Suffering?
Episode 1050 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it possible to be born again more than once? I’ve heard that people can pinpoint the time when they were born again, but what I remember are three different time frames that could be my born again experience.
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I am looking for advice on how to witness to a coworker who claims to be a Black Hebrew Israelite. He trusts in his law keeping to get into heaven. How do I share that obedience to the law cannot save him?
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Is the Bible’s prohibition of homosexuality still applicable today?
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Can a person be saved and not bear fruit?
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Resources Core Question – Why Do You Talk About the Difference Between Law and Gospel?
Episode 1049 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What kind of healing does Isaiah 53:5 refer to?
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Is it possible that I’ve gone too far trying to get healing for my body?
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What relief does the gospel offer to those who’ve had an abortion?
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Can Messianic Jews still observe the Jewish feasts and ceremonies?
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Can I trust that the Bible is God’s Word and that he cares for me?
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Resources Core Question – How Can Christianity Be True if God Allows Evil and Suffering?
Episode 1048 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What does it mean to be “born again,” and how does that happen?
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How physical can an unmarried Christian couple be?
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What should the church’s worship look like? It seems like so many Christians don’t understand what worship is.
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Why does God seem so harsh in the Old Testament
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Why does the Roman Catholic church refer to Peter as the first pope?
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Can God remove people he predestined from the Lamb’s Book of Life?
Today’s Offer Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God’s Work by Tim Keller
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Resources Core Question – What’s the Difference Between Justification and Sanctification?
Episode 1047 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What is the most misunderstood part of the Christian faith?
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Was Jesus fully man and fully God before his incarnation?
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What does it mean that God is sovereign?
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What should I do if I've come to belief in Christ but my wife hasn't?
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Is saying "OMG" taking God's name in vain?
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Core Guide - 9 Ways to Know You Are Really a Christian
Episode 1046 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What is a good process for memorizing Scripture?
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Does the Bible teach us the true age of the earth?
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How should I respond to my grandson who is identifying as a female?
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Does the Bible condone slavery?
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Does the Father remove us from Christ, the vine, if we do not bear enough fruit?
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Resources Core Question – Does the Bible Condone Slavery?
Episode 1045 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Has the Matt Chandler case been handled wisely and biblically?
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Is watching pornography a form of cheating or adultery?
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Is mankind totally depraved? If so, why has God told them to repent and believe if that’s not possible?
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What did Jesus mean when he said he kingdom is “not of this world”?
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Resources Core Question – What Do I Do When I’ve Been Hurt by the Church?
Episode 1044 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it OK for protestants to make the sign of the cross?
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Some people say that if the devil is attacking you, you must be doing something right. But I live a peaceful life. Should I be concerned?
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My spouse is addicted to porn. What should I do?
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How should I understand Proverbs 26:4-5?
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Is confessing that Jesus is Lord essential to salvation?
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Resources Core Question – How Can God Use All Things for Good?
Episode 1043 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does 1 Timothy 2 mean that women should not wear braids or jewelry?
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Am I living in sin by being married to the man I committed adultery with?
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How should we respond when celebrities like Shia LaBeouf convert to Christianity?
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What is the unforgivable sin?
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Is the judgment of every idle word in Matthew 12:26 only for unbelievers?
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Resources Core Guide – 7 Things You Need to Know About Marriage and Sex
Episode 1042 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it ok to dim the lights in church during worship?
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If believers commit the sins listed in 1 Corinthians 6, are they still saved?
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What is your opinion on Christian dating apps? And what is appropriate boundaries during the dating process?
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Is it wrong for Christians to get tattoos?
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How should we understand the rewards mentioned in 2 Corinthians 5:10?
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Resources Core Guide – 10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible and Homosexuality
Episode 1040 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. President Biden is planning to cancel a significant amount of student debt in America. In light of that, some Christians are frustrated that taxpayers are being made to pay off these loans, and some Christians are pointing out that since a huge part of the gospel is about us being forgiven our debts, that we should be celebrating such a decision. What do you think? Does the gospel impact the way we approach student loans and debt?
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Why was Uzzah killed for simply trying to save the Ark of the Covenant?
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How should we understand Satan being bound and released in Revelation 20?
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Do Roman Catholics of a true understanding of salvation?
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Resources Core Question – What’s the Difference Between Justification and Sanctification?
Episode 1040 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I respond to people who say that they can’t trust the Bible?
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Would God ever tell us to do something explicitly against the words
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What happens to our soul when we die?
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Is Jesus the Angel of the Lord that appears to Gideon in Judges 6?
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What’s the difference between being tempted by Satan and the weakness of our flesh?
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Is Leviticus 23 a good passage to show how Jesus fulfilled parts of Scripture?
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Resources Core Question – Why Did the Sabbath Day Change to Sunday?
Episode 1039 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How does “love your enemy” apply in vocations like the military and being a police officer?
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If God knows who will go to hell, why create them in the first place?
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Does God reward us for giving extra tithe and finances in church?
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What is Jesus praying for when he prays that we would be “one” in John 17?
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Under what circumstances can Christians remarry after being divorced?
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Resources Core Question – How Do I Live the Christian Life?
Episode 1038 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Are the apocryphal books mentioned in the Bible also inspired by God?
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How do I know that I am saved if I still struggle with habitual sins?
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What should I say to a family member who came out to me?
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What signs are happening now that point to Christ’s return?
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Resources Core Guide – 10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible and Homosexuality
Episode 1037 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does every believer in Jesus Christ go through sanctification?
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Are we born in sin or are we innocent until we sin? Does Ezekiel 18 disprove that doctrine of original sin?
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If Jesus is God, why did he pray to the Father?
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From Romans 1, at what point does God give people up to their passions?
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Resources Core Question – What’s the Difference Between Justification and Sanctification?
Episode 1036 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Are there Bible translations that we should avoid?
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How do I explain Lot's relationship with his daughters in the Bible?
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Should someone who feels called to ministry go to seminary?
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What is the doctrine of original sin?
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Do we need to have someone lay hands on us to receive the Holy Spirit?
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ResourceS Core Question - How Can Christianity Be True if God Allows Evil and Suffering?
Episode 1035 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is prayer pointless if God knows everything?
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Do you believe that wine should be served at communion? I've been in 4 Christian protestant churches where only grape juice is served because they don't believe Jesus would've consumed alcohol. I believe Jesus did have wine. Also if wine is served, what about young people taking communion?
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Why isn't church more like a Bible study where we can ask questions?
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Why do so many Christians speak with condescension towards non-believers?
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Is baptism essential for salvation?
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Episode 1034 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What do you think about the continuationist and cessationist debate?
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It seems like Philippians 4:3, “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength,” is often used for self-help purposes or its quoted before Christian athletes play a game. Why is that?
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Will we be able to recognize each other in heaven?
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How do you get integrated into a new church when joining at a later age?
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Resources Core Question – How Do I Choose a Church?
Episode 1033 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How should a church practice communion?
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Is the victim of adultery in a marriage free to remarry after a divorce?
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In the Bible, we are told to encourage, exhort, reprove, rebuke, etc. But how do we discern what is appropriate, when dealing with different relationships? Especially between casual church goers, spouses, or someone we see online?
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How should we understand Isaiah’s portrayal of Satan?
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Does 1 Corinthians 5 tells us that we should shun Christian family members for living in sin?
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Episode 1032 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. If God is present when “two or three are gathered,” what happens when I pray alone?
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Can a baptist marry a Roman Catholic?
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When we speak of Jesus, should we refer to him by his Hebrew name, Yeshua?
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Will we remember our sins in heaven?
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Will there be human authority structures in heaven?
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Is fasting beneficial for mental health?
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ResourceS Core Question – Have I Committed the Unpardonable Sin?
Episode 1031 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I be free from sexual perversions resulting from childhood abuse and trauma?
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Does God punish us for failing to honor our parents?
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When Moses held up his arms in Exodus 14, was it a symbol of Jesus’s crucifixion?
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If I was baptized before I truly converted, should I get baptized again?
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Episode 1030 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode
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Why are we persecuted for keeping our faith when the Israelites were blessed when they obeyed?
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Should I leave a church that officiates gay marriages?
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My wife and I left a church that began getting into more charismatic manifestations of what they said was the Holy Spirit – there were manifestations such as holy laughter. Is it blasphemy against the Spirit to see such manifestations as being ‘drunk in the spirit’, slain in the spirit, holy laughter, along with other odd manifestations we don’t see in the Scriptures?
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What is the difference between “measure of faith” and “saving faith”?
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Will I get amputated parts of my body back in the resurrection?
Episode 1029 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I explain that Jesus is the answer for those who are suffering?
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You answered my former question about Jehovah’s Witnesses. It really helped me and my son. But my son came back saying, when Jesus prayed to the Father, how could he be praying to himself? I couldn’t exactly answer him.
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Did Mary live a sinless life?
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I struggle with psychotic delusions and they prevent me from having an assurance of salvation. What can I do?
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What place does the doctrine of hell have in evangelism?
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Episode 1028 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How do we answer criticisms that Christianity is just a mechanism that deals with guilt and shame?
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What does it mean in Amos 8:12 where it says, "No one may find the word of the Lord"?
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What happened to the demons who Jesus cast into the pigs?
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How do we distinguish between "conscience, heart, spirit, and soul"?
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Are Jesus's disciples still asleep or are they with him in heaven?
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Core Question - How Does Jesus Work Today?
Episode 1027 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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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”?
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What is the feast referred to in Zechariah 14?
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We are supposed to be content in all situations according to Paul. But some of the people who made the biggest changes in this world were the ones who were not happy with their situation in this world. Think of Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglas, and others. How do you explain this with being content in our life?
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Should Christians support the death penalty?
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How can a shut-in participate in the Lord’s Supper?
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Episode 1026 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What does the Bible describe as the “unforgivable sin”?
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How can I help my mother who has diagnosed narcissistic personality disorder?
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Are rising crime rates proof that we are in the last days?
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What is the Christian view of mental illness?
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Episode 1025 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is "the spirit of Christmas" something that is antithetical to the Christian faith? It seems very consumeristic to me.
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Does God give us individualized instructions on life choices?
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I've heard Hebrews 13:17 used over the years to justify an almost cult like obedience to a pastor. From what color shirts to wear to justifying questionable decisions. Does this verse really command use to blindly do as we are told?
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Can a pastor require weeks of sinless behavior before taking communion?
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Episode 1024 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. If Roman Catholics pray to Mary, does that mean they are considered to be a cult?
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Is it wise for me to help an ex who is struggling in life?
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Can the Lord's Supper be taken privately when I'm doing my devotions?
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I have been attending a Christian science church for one year. Many people think they are a cult but I did not find anything wrong with them. They are just reading the Bible and some other books. What do you think? What specifically is wrong with Christian Science?
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Episode 1023 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is the gift of tongues the true sign of having the Holy Spirit?
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How does Romans 10:9 and Matthew 7:22 relate to the assurance of salvation?
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Should we reflect on the gospel every day with the hopes of finding a daily renewal of joy and thanksgiving? What about the times when we’re numb to it?
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Will God judge Christians for being ungenerous with their wealth?
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Core Question - Why Are There So Many Denominations?
Episode 1022 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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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?
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I was baptized as an infant and I don’t understand the repercussions of that. Can you help me understand the repercussions of baptism as a whole, I know it is in scripture, and that it doesn’t save you, but I am not sure what else it signifies or means.
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Are pastors ignoring the Final Judgment if they don’t preach the fear of God?
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How should I respond to those who refuse to forgive me?
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Episode 1021 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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What does it literally look like to put God first in your life?
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Is Calvinism a false doctrine?
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Why did God forgive David but not Saul?
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Can I be restored even after leaving God?
Episode 1020 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Can we be spiritually oppressed in dreams?
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Do animals suffer because of the fall?
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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?
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Do we have to end our prayers with “in Jesus name”?
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Is it a sin to desire death to be free of suffering?
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Is my uncertainty about predestination a sign that I’m not predestined?
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Resources Core Question – Why Do You Talk About the Difference Between Law and Gospel?
Episode 1019 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. I have trouble calling God “Father” in prayer, what should I do?
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Are non-believers nice because of human nature, or because of the Holy Spirit? How are unbelievers able to be good people?
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How can I break my addiction to pornography?
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How can we explain to children what happens to us after death?
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Episode 1018 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How do I forgive a Christian who continually hurts and sins against me?
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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 they remember how God was faithful and close to the saints of old. What do you think of this?
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Are there different classes of Christians?
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What does it mean that we are made in the image of the triune God if we are not triune?
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Episode 1017 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is the United States foretold in Revelation? If it is, is it depicted as Babylon?
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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 what she is saying. What should I do?
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What should I say to a friend of mine who is considering joining Mormonism?
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How can I decide which ministries to donate to?
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Episode 1016 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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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?
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Is the soul something different than our spirit?
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I am struggling with alcoholism and I realize that Paul says drunkards will not inherit the kingdom of God. What should I do?
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I am wondering what it looks like to carry out the Great Commission and “make disciples of all nations?” I have heard some friends say that the Great Commission is something that only pastors do and not the average Christian. What do you think?
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My grandson now is transitioning to be a “granddaughter.” No one is addressing this issue and talking about if gender is binary. Can you help?
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Core Guide - 10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible and Homosexuality
Episode 1015 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can I demonstrate that the Bible is trustworthy and not corrupted?
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Jesus tells the woman at the well that he is "living water." What does that mean?
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My Pastor is doing a study in the book of Thessalonians. He stated that the congregation runs the church. Is that right, I thought that Christ ran the church?
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My daughter is in the hospital and many non-believers are saying that they are praying for her. I realize they mean well, but how should I take that?
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I am really confused about the trinity. How can they all be different and one, and how can Jesus exist before his incarnation?
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Core Question - Why Are There So Many Denominations?
Episode 1014 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Should believe in a pre-tribulation rapture?
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What is the "Year of Jubilee"?
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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?
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Can pastors declare themselves to be prophets?
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Core Question - What Are the Main Views of the End Times?
Episode 1013 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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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?
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How should Christians deal with addiction to prescription drugs?
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How do I know if I am being disciplined by God or if I'm being punished for my sins?
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I have been baptized and I have a friend who is pentecostal and they asked me if I had been baptized in the Spirit. I am confused. I thought when I was baptized with water that means I already have the Spirit. My friend is implying that there are two baptisms. Can you clarify this?
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Core Question - How Do I Live the Christian Life?
Episode 1012 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is what happened to Israel in the Old Covenant happening to America now?
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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 think?
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There seems to be a lot of confusion about baptism. We should be emphasizing preaching the gospel rather than baptism, shouldn't we?
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Paul warned us not to take communion in an unworthy manner, but I unfortunately used to take communion before I understood what it's significance was. Today, I have severe mental illness and diabetes and I struggle with knowing where I stand with God. I’m afraid God was angry and that he caused me to get sick. Are these things connected?
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How do I respond to a Christian who thinks Eastern Medicine having to do with one’s energy can be infused with Christianity?
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How to Read the Bible (Bible Study)
Episode 1011 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why didn't God reveal Achan as the culprit in in Joshua 7?
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I am curious on how you would handle 1 Peter 3:21 that says, “baptism now saves you.” How do you interpret this?
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Why is Lot called "righteous" in Hebrews if he offered his daughters up to be sexually assaulted by the angry mob?
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What are ways that Christians can be more faithful in the last days?
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How to Read the Bible (Bible Study)
Episode 1010 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Was Judas not culpable or responsible for his actions if he was predestined to betray Christ?
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Are the Jehovah's Witnesses another Christian denomination, or are they a different religion entirely?
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At what age does an infant have a soul?
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What's the best way to find a biblically grounded church?
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Core Question - How Do I Choose a Church?
Episode 1009 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Can a Christian lose the Holy Spirit?
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Is the bronze serpent in Numbers 21:8 a picture of Christ?
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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 any obligations to address “Christian Nationalism”?
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Does the Bible tell us how to respond to racism?
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In 1 Timothy 5, is Paul contradicting his teaching about grace and struggling with sin in Romans 7?
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Core Question - How Does the Church Relate to the Government?
Episode 1008 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What does it mean that Jesus will come to "judge the living and the dead"?
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Who will be included in the FInal Judgment from Revelation 19 and 21?
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Are Christians allowed to get tattoos?
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Which covenants in the Bible are still in effect?
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Are Mormons true Christians if they deny the Trinity?
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Episode 1008 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What does it mean that Jesus will come to "judge the living and the dead"?
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Who will be included in the FInal Judgment from Revelation 19 and 21?
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Are Christians allowed to get tattoos?
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Which covenants in the Bible are still in effect?
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Are Mormons true Christians if they deny the Trinity?
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Episode 1007 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How do I deal with the regret of not helping others before they die?
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How do I fight what seems to be demonic oppression?
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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 dishonor God. What should I do?
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How many Mary's are mentioned in Matthew 27?
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How can I encourage family members who are grieving a suicide?
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Core Question - How Can Christianity Be True if God Allows Evil and Suffering?
Episode 1006 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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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?
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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 or if they are just making it up?
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Does the Bible teach that pastors need accountability or oversight from others elders?
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I was excommunicated from church, will God still accept my confession?
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How is there so much sin if there are so many Christians in the world?
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Episode 1005 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Do I need to get re-baptized every time I switch churches?
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Will the Lord forgive sins I continue to struggle with?
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Do you believe that repentance is necessary for belief in Jesus Christ? From what I understand, contrition over the reality of our sin and repentance are generally what lead you to the cross to initially put your faith in Jesus Christ.
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Is infant baptism legitimate?
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What’s your view on the rapture?
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What hope is there fore those near the end of life who can’t remember what salvation is?
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Episode 1004 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What does the parable about the manager in Luke 16 mean?
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Why are more and more Christians becoming universalists?
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My fiance and I have developed a lot of codependency. We have been working on it and going to therapy, but biblically speaking, what is your advice on how to replace that codependency with a fear and reverence of the Lord?
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Was my baptism in the Assemblies of God Church valid?
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Episode 1003 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What does it mean to “take the Lord’s name in vain”?
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Should Christians just avoid studying extra theological resources and just stick to the Bible?
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As believers living the Christian life, how do we unite and move forward together?
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How can I defend the name of God when people use it in vain?
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Does Matthew 6:14 teach that our salvation is contingent upon our forgiving of others?
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Is it sinful to buy or sell things on Sunday?
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Episode 1002 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode
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Did demons have sexual relations with humans in Genesis 6?
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Can we sing the national anthem in church?
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How do I know if my job is where God wants me to be?
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Is it wrong to drink beer or wine?
Episode 1001 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Who are the spirits of deception and how do they operate?
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Where does patriotism fit In the Christian life?
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What would you title a movie about each of the Gospels?
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How do I explain churches that support LGBTQIA+ to my children?
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If my church doesn’t need my money, is it ok to tithe somewhere else?
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What is paradise in the Bible?
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Did Old Testament believers go directly to heaven, or was there a waiting place?
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In Matthew 3:15, why didn’t Jesus have to repent before being baptized?
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How do I honor God in raising my step-son, when his Father has conflicting Christian views to my wife and I?
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What is the doctrine of annihilation for unbelievers?
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Do you prefer topical preaching or expository preaching?
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What is the Biblical definition of marriage?
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Are women saved through childbearing?
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How should we interpret 1 John 3 & 5 regarding sin?
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How do we deal with false prophets and teachers in other churches?
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Is there an appropriate physical reaction to the reading of Scripture?
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Are the angels in 2 Peter 2:4 the same as the demons that roam on the earth?
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Questions in this Episode 1. In 1 Peter 3, what does it mean when Peter talks about proclaiming the gospel to “imprisoned spirits”?
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Where does the idea of purgatory come from?
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What does it look like to love political opponents who I don’t trust?
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Where in the Bible can I show my Catholic friends that only God answers our prayers?
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Episode 996 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What is the proper Christian response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade?
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Does baptism save us?
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What hope is there for a mother who has had an abortion?
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Why did God command Joshua to kill all the inhabitants of Canaan?
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Episode 995 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What is the difference between the Old and New Covenant?
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Will the church experience the end times tribulation?
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What should I do if my church will not perform baptisms?
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Is it right for my pastors to bar non-Christians from taking communion in worship?
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How did Jesus’s disciples capture his words when they wrote their Gospel accounts?
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Episode 994 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What do I do if my job is pressuring me to promote Pride Month?
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Years ago I went to my friend’s home for dinner, and when I brought up my faith her husband persecuted me. He is now in hospice and is dying and has refused to see a spiritual leader or chaplain. I am going to their home again for dinner this Sunday. What can I say to them?
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What accountability should we require for an intoxicated church leader?
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How do we deal with people who hate us for our Christian beliefs?
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Episode 993 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What is Jesus teaching in Mark 4:24?
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Why is the word “LORD” capitalized only in certain places of the Bible?
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What’s the difference between karma and reaping what you sow?
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How can I communicate gospel comfort to my mother on her deathbed?
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Why was polygamy seemingly permissible in the Old Testament but not now?
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Is there a biblical basis for female pastors?
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Core Question – How Can I Share My Faith?
Episode 992 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What is the “Law of Love”?
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Why do so many Christians only use Christianity as a means to an end? Is that the meaning of Christianity, a transactional relationship just as a means for us to get to heaven?
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When can someone consider divorcing their spouse?
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Will we bear the consequences of our sins in this life or the next?
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If a day is as “1,000 days to God,” did creation take 6,000 days?
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Episode 991 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is confessing our sins and repenting of them the same thing?
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In Leviticus 24:19-20, God gives the command for an eye for an eye. But in Matthew 5:38-39, Jesus gives a different command. How is this possible if Jesus is the same God of the Old and New Testaments?
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Is it still a sin to eat pork and non-kosher food?
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How are there three persons in the trinity if there is only one God?
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Why is it that when I or other people ask God to heal them that those prayers are never answered?
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Episode 990 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What Does 1 Corinthians 6:3 mean when it says that we will “judge angels”?
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My wife and I are at the age where we are preparing our wills and we are struggling as to where to draw the line in the sand between God’s sovereignty over life and death and the state legally allowing itself to choose when we die. We have considered Ecclesiastes 8:8, Job 30:23, and other scriptures and would appreciate your Biblical advice on this matter.
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Does Proverbs 26:4-5 teach that we should avoid or confront fools?
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What does Revelation 13:15 mean?
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Can a Christian pay tithe through service rather than through giving financially?
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Core Question – How Do I Live the Christian Life?
Episode 989 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How should I approach Christians who disagree with me about abortion?
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If salvation is a gift, what role do works play in the Christian life?
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My husband and I have a question about the worship music from Bethel, Elevation Church, & Hillsong, but mostly worship music that comes from churches that preach false teachings like health and wealth prosperity teachings. As we moved from the big church we were attending and are now looking for another church that is one thing we have been convicted on, should we be concerned if a church plays songs from these churches? What should we look for in worship?
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What does it mean to fear God?
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Episode 988 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Should I be concerned if my mom believes in purgatory?
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How can I lovingly engage my friend about the false teaching he believes?
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Does 1 Timothy 6:16 teach that no human will ever see the Father? I wanted to know if we will only see Jesus and not the Father in heaven.
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Are Elders necessary or can a pastor make all of the decisions in the church alone?
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What do the Psalms mean being saying we should, “meditate on God’s word day and night”?
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Episode 987 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Can we pray for God to punish those in government who are hurting citizens?
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Do 1 Timothy 3:4 and Titus 1:6 prohibit men without children from serving as elders?
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Is missionary dating ok if the person believes in a “higher power”?
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What does Romans 9 teach about election?
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Episode 986 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How do you deal with bad thoughts? In a previous show, I have heard you say that we should run from temptation. How do you set your mind on something else, or flee from your own thoughts? How can you run away from temptations that are recurring thoughts?
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I believe in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, but how do I know if I have received the Holy Spirit?
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My employer is pushing for “pride” flag stickers to be placed on all town vehicles. I drive a town vehicle. How do I appropriately and respectfully refuse to comply?
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When are our names written in the Book of Life?
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Can Christians become prophets today?
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Episode 985 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Should we treat nominal Christians as unbelievers or as members of the body?
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Is requiring the King James translation only a form of legalism?
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What does “faith without works is dead” mean? I’ve also heard some people interpret this as meaning that your faith in Jesus Christ isn’t useful to anyone if you don’t have works. I believe that we are saved by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ and I’m confused about how “faith without works is dead” fits into that.
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Can Christians join fraternal lodges that have secret rituals and rites?
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How do we engage with those who say they’re Christians but live ungodly lives?
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Episode 984 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it OK to date someone who practices a different religion?
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Does 2 Thessalonians 3:6 say that I have to cut ties with my child who’s living in sin?
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You seem to struggle trying to answer tough questions with straight forward answers. I wish you would be more blunt.
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What verses do you suggest for someone who deals with chronic illness?
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How should we reconcile the doctrine of the Trinity with the Shema: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one’ (Deuteronomy 6:4)?
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Episode 983 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Whenever my family members “get saved” they think they can live however they want. Is this antinomianism?
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What does it mean that Jesus is the “Son of God”?
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Do you have any encouraging verses for parents? I worry a lot for my kids and try to protect them but they are surrounded by different ideologies and I feel very overwhelmed.
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Can a church’s liturgy be too conservative?
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What do you think about the Greek Orthodox church?
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Episode 982 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Are we in the end times because of everything going on in the world and because of the war in Ukraine?
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What does 1 Timothy 2:15 mean? Does it imply that women who are mothers have a different kind of salvation than those who don’t?
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How do I know if Jesus died for the forgiveness of my own sins?
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I went through a Bible study that said that women are supposed to be supporters and teachers but not pastors. I currently have a married couple that are the pastors of my church. What do you think of that?
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My friend visited my church and afterwards expressed some criticisms of the service. He said we need to be modeling our services after pentecost. I am wondering if you agree with that or if that view is really biblical?
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Episode 981 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. In John 1, John said, “behold the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” I know election is true, but this seems to be describing the whole world, as in everyone in the world. What do you think?
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How does God discipline us when we sin?
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I am wrestling with the verse that says the Lord “hardened Pharaoh’s heart.” This seems to contradict free will. What do you think?
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What does Revelation 12:13-17 mean?
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Did David lose the Holy Spirit in Psalm 51? Can we lose the Holy Spirit?
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Episode 980 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is there biblical support for the rapture?
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What does the Bible say about the death penalty?
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Did the early church continue to observe passover?
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Does the Bible support the idea of a pre-tribulation rapture?
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Episode 980 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is there biblical support for the rapture?
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What does the Bible say about the death penalty?
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Did the early church continue to observe passover?
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Does the Bible support the idea of a pre-tribulation rapture?
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Episode 979 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why are there so many denominations if we have one holy spirit?
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Are believers saved from pain in death?
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I have been a Christian for a long time and am now only becoming concerned with how to make sense of God’s anger. If God has ordained all things to come to pass, how can he be angry at anything?
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What happens to children in the end times?
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Episode 978 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. I was listening to your program, correct me if I misunderstood you, but it seemed to me like you said that if married couples are having relations not in order to have children, then they are sinning. I can’t think of anything in the Bible that says such a thing. Is that your view?
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Is self guided meditation ok or is it wrong in God’s eyes?
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In Luke 23, the author calls Joseph of Arimathea “a good and righteous man.” But when I read Paul, he says in Romans 3 that “no one is righteous” apart from Christ. How can I reconcile these passages?
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Was Elijah reincarnated as John the Baptist?
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Is paradise and heaven the same or different places?
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Should Christians refrain from watching shows that depict Christ like The Chosen?
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Episode 977 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does the curse in Genesis 3 promise a power struggle between spouses?
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Why would Jesus pick Judas as a disciple if he knew he would betray him?
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Is the Seventh-Day Adventist church a cult?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Am I saved even though I struggle with unbelief?
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In Revelation 6:2, it describes the White Horse and it says he had a “bow and crown and he went forth conquering.” Some translations say this is the antichrist and some say it is Jesus. Which is it?
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Will Native Americans who never heard the gospel be in heaven?
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Were Israelites named after Jacob?
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Episode 975 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. When everyone has heard of Jesus, is that when the end will come?
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Is the mark given to Cain in Genesis a sign of grace?
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A report about the Southern Baptist Convention was just released that shows that not only has sexual abuse from SBC pastors been shockingly common, but that SBC leadership stonewalled the victims to protect itself from legal liability instead of removing those pastors from authority. Should all believers shun or expel all of the pastors involved with this tragedy?
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What does the curse and promises in Genesis 3:16 mean?
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Why did God allow Satan to continue to live after the fall?
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Episode 974 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Adriel and Bill takes time to talk about the idea of “thoughts and prayers” after shootings and how Christians can respond after such tragedies.
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Are there some things in the Bible that God did not put in and did not intend?
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What is Covenant Theology?
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Does James 2 teach that we are justified by works?
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What is Sola Scriptura?
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Episode 973 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Are we permitted to translate God's name into our own language?
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Are there any signs of the second coming occuring now that indicate we are close to the "end times"?
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My brother is abusive and struggles with narcissism. How can I pray to God to help him?
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I have a child with my boyfriend and we live together, but I don't want to get married because it would remove me from my parent's insurance. What should I do?
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Episode 972 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why don't most churches and Christians keep the Saturday Sabbath?
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How can I avoid offending my brother while not attending his same-sex wedding?
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How can I other's needs about my own without being taken advantage of?
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I want to tithe but my spouse doesn't. What should I do?
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Episode 971 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How do I know when God is testing me?
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Why did Jesus allow demons to possess pigs?
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Is Proverbs 22:6 a promise or a guideline?
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Who is the Harlot of Babylon in Revelation?
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How are Gentiles a "law unto themselves"?
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Episode 970 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How do I lovingly engage with my daughter who left the faith?
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How do I share the gospel as an introvert?
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Why don't we take warnings about the dangers of gossip seriously?
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Is the Golden Rule the greatest rule in the Bible?
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Does true forgiveness require me to tell my offender that I forgive them?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Can we pray to the Holy Spirit?
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How should we understand the 144,000 thousand in Revelation?
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Can I skip church for soccer?
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What are Christophanies?
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Can Christians receive IVF treatments to have children?
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Should Christians focus on personal holiness instead of current events?
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Questions in this Episode 1. What is significant about the measurements and design of the tabernacle?
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Why doesn't God work in signs and wonders the way he did in the Old Testament?
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My spouse and I disagree theologically. What should I do?
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How do I receive Jesus Christ?
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How do I talk about the gospel and justification by faith with my Roman Catholic family?
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Episode 967 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Must we use real wine and bread in communion?
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Is it wrong to be cremated?
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Why do we call the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as "persons" of the trinity?
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Did Jesus Break the Sabbath in John 5?
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Should higher education and formal theological training be a requirement to be a pastor?
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Episode 967 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Must we use real wine and bread in communion?
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Is it wrong to be cremated?
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Why do we call the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as "persons" of the trinity?
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Did Jesus Break the Sabbath in John 5?
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Should higher education and formal theological training be a requirement to be a pastor?
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Episode 966 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. I am reading Deuteronomy 14, and it is going over the Israelite diets. I see that God allows non-Israelite sojourners to eat food that has died naturally but Israelites cannot eat this food. Why is that?
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Why do Christians reject same-sex marriages but accept heterosexual remarriages?
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How does God save the mentally disabled?
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Why do Christians stand before God’s judgment if they are already saved?
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Can I confess my sin of adultery to God alone and not to my spouse?
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Episode 965 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is the “age of accountability” a biblical doctrine?
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How do you know the voice of the Holy Spirit versus another voice? Is it a gut feeling?
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Will we remember our non-believing loved ones in heaven?
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Is it a big deal if we have an incorrect understanding of the trinity?
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Is the judgment of the sheep and goats based on works?
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Questions in this Episode 1. What is the prayer language that Paul talks about in 1 Corinthians?
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Did the Apostle Paul ever speak with Jesus face to face?
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Is it biblical to dance before the Lord in a worship service because David danced before the Lord?
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If we agree on how we are saved, why can’t we agree on our views of the end times?
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Questions in this Episode 1. How do I truly repent?
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Did God condone all of the polygamy in the Old Testament?
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Does the 8th commandment include gossiping?
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What is the significance of the apostles laying on hands in Acts 8?
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Questions in this Episode 1. What can you do when you are in a marriage and you want to grow closer to God but your husband continues to grow distant from God, even after being saved?
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How do I interact with negative and ungodly people around me?
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What does 1 Thessalonians 4 mean that the “dead in Christ will rise first”? I thought people who died in Christ would be with the Lord immediately? Who are the dead in Christ?
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I know I’m saved, but why can’t I break my alcohol addiction?
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Episode 961 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it ok to attend a church that has a female pastor?
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How do I explain the trinity to my kids?
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Are men a helpmate for women the way women are for men in Genesis?
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How do I navigate having a transgender coworker?
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What posture should Christians have in their relationship with Jesus?
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Episode 960 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Will the angels who fell with Satan have a chance to be forgiven or redeemed?
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Can Christian pastors officiate same-sex weddings?
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How can I grow as a leader so that I can better serve my wife?
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What is the proper way to explain the doctrine of the trinity?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Will the angels who fell with Satan have a chance to be forgiven or redeemed?
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Can Christian pastors officiate same-sex weddings?
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How can I grow as a leader so that I can better serve my wife?
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What is the proper way to explain the doctrine of the trinity?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Will the angels who fell with Satan have a chance to be forgiven or redeemed?
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Can Christian pastors officiate same-sex weddings?
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How can I grow as a leader so that I can better serve my wife?
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What is the proper way to explain the doctrine of the trinity?
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Episode 960 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Will the angels who fell with Satan have a chance to be forgiven or redeemed?
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Can Christian pastors officiate same-sex weddings?
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How can I grow as a leader so that I can better serve my wife?
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What is the proper way to explain the doctrine of the trinity?
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How do I share my faith with my non-believing spouse?
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Episode 959 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does God send temptations into your life? I’m married, but I have had thoughts about getting together with other women. Just tonight a woman asked me for my number. I said I was flattered but that I was married. But now I can’t stop thinking about this and if things in life were different.
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What are ways the church can step in to care for women who feel like the only way to deal with their pregnancy is by getting an abortion?
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How can I continually resist and flee from sin on a daily basis?
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How do I navigate gender fluidity and the use of preferred pronouns in the workplace?
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Is baptism a requirement for taking communion?
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Episode 958 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How do I become a better Christian? I have not always lived a straight and narrow Christian life. What do I do to forgive other people that judge me for who I am and how do I move forward in my life?
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As Christians, should we no longer consider ourselves as “sinners”?
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It seems like in genuine efforts to Biblically distinguish between the sexes, some churches subjugate women in ways that seems to quench their gifts, especially anywhere outside the home. I want to avoid falling into this situation. So, how can I distinguish between Christian men and communities that practice Biblical gender roles from those that more closely resemble male chauvinism?
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How long did it take Noah to build the ark?
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Would you be able to answer why so many preachers I listen to tell Christians to drop everything and follow the Lord with their money and time when they practically swim in wealth themselves? I’m struggling with this and hope you can help me.
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Episode 957 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What does Jesus mean in John 16 that he has overcome the world?
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Why does Jesus teach the disciples “not to lead us into temptation,” as if God is the one who tempts us?
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A preacher warned me before taking communion that if I had sinned and taken holy communion, that my soul would be condemned. Is this true?
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How can I prove that the stories in the Bible aren’t a bunch of fairytales?
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Episode 956 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. When Jesus was born, did he have his full mental capabilities as an adult, or did he grow in knowledge and wisdom like a normal human?
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Does the Bible address who and administer and serve the Lord’s Supper?
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Does the Bible teach us to pray the Rosary?
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Someone asked me about Adam and Eve. I didn’t know what to tell him because he asked me about neanderthals. I didn’t know what to say other than what was in the Bible. What should I have said?
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When we are in heaven, will we be able to fall like Satan did?
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Resources Core Question – Do I Have to Attend a Church to Be a Christian?
Episode 955 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Who are the branches that are cut off in John 15?
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How can I know I am really a Christian?
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There are churches near me that try to do healings, deliverences, and being slain in the spirit. Is this biblical? Should we be doing things the apostles did in the New Testament? I don’t want to join the church if these things aren’t right.
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How do I make sure that my conversations are not consumed with politics and other philosophies?
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Was the Holy Spirit working prior to pentecost?
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Episode 954 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why did Christians stop reciting historical Jewish prayers, like the Shema?
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Who were the Nicolaitans in Revelation 2?
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I have been studying the Bible a lot lately and I am feeling more comfortable speaking about Christ and the Bible. A problem I am struggling with is why Christianity is right and other religions are wrong. Do I need to study other religions in order to defend Christianity?
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Does Matthew 5 prohibit me from defending myself in court?
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Episode 953 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it ok for me to serve communion to my family around dinner?
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Is it sinful to get a tattoo to memorialize my friend who died?
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I have heard that when a believer sins we are separated temporarily from God. I don’t think people mean we have lost our salvation when they say this, but this seems confusing and maybe unhelpful. Is the language of being separated or losing God’s presence appropriate in light of the New Covenant realities we have as Christians?
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What did Jesus mean in John 14 that the disciples could not go with him?
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How can I know which tradition or denomination in Christianity is right?
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Episode 952 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does God give people a second chance after they die?
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What does Isaiah 45:7 mean? “I make peace and create evil” does not sit well with me. Can you explain that?
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Does the Bible every reference something like the rapture?
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Is speaking in tongues today the same as it was in the New Testament?
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Can a true Christian lose their salvation?
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Episode 951 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can Jesus be impeccable? James 1:13 says God cannot be tempted. If it was impossible for Jesus to sin and fall, does this diminish his work of keeping the law?
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What is the biblical difference between justification, salvation, and sanctification?
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Why do Christians believe in the trinity if Deuteronomy 6 says that God is “one”?
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Did the trinity separate or break when Jesus died on the cross?
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How do Protestants defend their views about communion against the Roman Catholic view?
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Episode 950 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. If Jesus is God, why doesn’t he know the time of his return?
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How do you know if you really want Jesus and it’s not just your emotions? I am dealing with thoughts saying, “I don’t want to follow Jesus or repent.” Is that my heart or my flesh? Is it me being a sinner and being lost? I don’t see any fruit in my life and feel unstable in my Christian walk. I believe I have a lot of head knowledge but am not sure what to do.
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Does John 1:1 say that Jesus is God or A god?
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How do I know if God is answering my prayers?
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Why does the prophet Ezekiel refer to god as the “Son of Man”?
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Episode 949 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What constitutes as a good prayer?
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What is blasphemy, and if you blaspheme the Holy Spirit are you not also blaspheming the Father and the Son since they are one God?
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I recently spoke to a man who actually said that he hits his wife to “chasten her.” He seemed to be happy about it and he said, “well we are supposed to love our wives as Jesus loves the church and He chastens those He loves.” That made me angry and so sad. I was shocked. I know he is misusing scripture for his purpose, maybe something is wrong with him. I simply said that if you beat your wife you are not a man or a Christian. What do you say to such a “man”?
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My friend’s husband is verbally and mentally abusive. I think the Bible speaks of adultery as being the only grounds for divorce so how can I help her? She has spoken with our pastor and he told her “remember your vows” and I do understand that, but I feel it’s abuse even if it isn’t physical and I’m worried for her.
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How does the Bible define “election”?
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Resources Core Question – Have I Committed the Unpardonable Sin?
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Episode 948 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. We believe that the OT saints were saved by looking forward to Christ. But were they regenerated, were they what we would call “born again”?
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How can I put sin to death in my life?
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Is it ever ok to use explicit language in our prayers with God? For instance, there is a Christian band called Kings Kaleidoscope and they use the f-word in one of their songs. I have heard defenses for using this language because the writer was in a time of grief after the loss of his son. I bought this for a while, until I found a YouTube video of a concert where they sang this song, and there were a lot of young people belting out the f-word. Is it okay to publicize, publish, and repeat an explicative just because it is genuine and heartfelt?
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If you accept Christ on your deathbed, can they be truly saved?
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Does Ezekiel teach that the sacrificial system will be renewed?
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Why didn’t the disciples notice any of Jesus’s other words?
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Episode 947 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. In Mark 13:32-37, it says to stay awake because no one knows the day or the hour. Is the direction here a metaphor or a literal command?
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Did Jesus ever go to hell after the resurrection, did he descend to the dead?
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I know the Bible includes verses on how to deal with anxiety. But why is it so hard to cast our burdens to him? When I do that I still have a fear that overpowers me. I really don’t like medicine, it doesn’t make me feel safe. I am trying to give my life to God but I fall short. I just want to overcome my anxiety. Is there any solution?
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I suspect my pastor of immoral behavior, what do I do?
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Episode 946 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Did Jesus’s crucifixion actually take place on Thursday?
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One of my favorite hymns is “How Deep the Father’s Love For Us,” but I recently heard that the line in it that says “the Father turned his face away” is controversial to some. What is your view on that?
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How can I make sure that I’m interpreting the Bible correctly?
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How can I build my faith up?
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Is doctrine worth debating about with other Christians?
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Resources Core Question – Why Did the Sabbath Day Change to Sunday?
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Episode 945 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why do we still use the name “Easter” instead of Resurrection Day, and why don’t Christians celebrate the biblical feast days today?
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What does the Apostle’s Creed mean when it says Jesus “descended into hell”?
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What does Ecclesiastes 3 mean when it says that God “put eternity into man’s heart”?
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I’m raising young kids and I wonder how I can help them distinguish between the truth of the miracle of the resurrection and fairytales that they also read about every day?
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Is there anything special I should be doing to prepare for Easter?
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Episode 944 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What does God do in baptism?
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Is there a difference between hades and hell mentioned in the Bible?
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My husband and I strongly disagree on how to or how to not participate in the cultural traditions of Christmas and Easter as a family (i.e. Santa and the Easter bunny.) How should I address this? We want to be on the same page, especially since we are new parents, but neither of us can convince the other that their point of view is correct.
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Can I have assurance of salvation if I struggle with sin? I am wrestling through the various views of Lordship Salvation and Antinomians about how we can have assurance.
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Resources Core Question – What’s the Difference Between Justification and Sanctification?
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Episode 943 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How should I pray for the elderly who are nearing the end of life?
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How will we recognize the antichrist? My friend has bought into a lot of conspiracy theories about how Bill Gates is the antichrist, what can I say to him?
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What should I do when my pastor loses focus on the story of Easter?
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What is the rapture?
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Was Jesus omnipotent as a baby?
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Episode 942 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does the Bible help us discuss the ethics surrounding organ donation after death?
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My daughter was baptized and professed faith in Christ, but died from a drug overdose. Is there any hope that she is in heaven?
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Is Job the oldest book in the Old Testament?
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How do we "seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness"?
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How can I learn to share the truth of Scripture with those who aren't Christians?
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Episode 941 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How should we think about the false prophecies about former President Trump's reelection?
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Is God using the culture's current discussion on racism to correct the church?
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What would you say is the greatest sin of America and the church today?
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Why is Easter on Sunday?
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Episode 940 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How do I share Christ with those in my family who are resistant to the gospel?
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How does God view those who repent but still sin habitually?
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Can pastors require their members to keep rules not listed in the Bible? For instance, can a church forbid its leaders and members from drinking alcohol?
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I think my friend is a "false prophet," what should I do?
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Episode 939 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Who is it that is "taken" in Matthew 24?
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Are the false teachers we see today a sign of the last days?
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How do I honor my parents if 1 Corinthians 5 calls us to sever ties with certain people?
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Why weren't the gnostic gospels included in the Bible?
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I struggle with anxiety and guilt. How do I know I'm forgiven?
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Episode 938 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. When is it helpful to express our views and opinions on non-core doctrines?
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What will happen to those who are not Christians when Jesus returns?
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Hebrews says that Jesus prays for us. In what sense does he pray for us? I pray to Jesus so how does he pray for us if he is God?
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How frequently should we take communion?
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Who are the spirits in prison in 1 Peter 3:18?
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Will my obedience on earth affect my rewards in heaven?
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Episode 937 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How do I share the gospel with someone who is Jewish who just lost their loved one? My family friends are Jewish and their mother just passed away.
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Is it worse to sin against the Holy Spirit than it is against the other persons of the Trinity?
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If you’re saved, why would you have to be judged when judgment time comes?
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Does the New Testament say anything about tithing?
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Does the Bible condemn alternate forms of sex in marriage?
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Episode 936 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does God ever heal non-Christians? And if someone has unconfessed sin, does that hinder God from doing a miracle in their life?
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How can I deal with grief? I lost my fiance last summer and I am still struggling with her death.
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I have a question about the things happening at Hillsong church where leaders being exposed for sin in their lives. Some christians tell me that Jesus said, “let him who is without sin cast the first stone” – that we shouldn’t judge anybody. And some draw parallels to King David and how he committed horrible sins but he is remembered as a man after God’s heart and how God has throughout history used broken sinful people for his kingdom. How do I balance this with the standard the New Testament puts on leaders in the church?
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It doesn’t seem like many pastors teach on Revelation. What do you think?
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When Christians die, do they immediately go to heaven?
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Episode 935 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Are generational curses still occuring in families today?
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If I rejected Jesus all of my life, can I still ask for forgiveness on my deathbed?
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Does modern Christianity really teach the same things Jesus taught?
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If the last days will be like the days of Noah, will the Nephilim also reappear during the last days?
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Why did God have to cover Adam and Eve with animal skins after the fall?
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Episode 934 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Are Roman Catholic views of Mary based in Scripture?
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Did the disciples receive the Holy Spirit twice?
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My child claims to be transgender and is demanding that we use their preferred pronouns, what should I do?
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Is cremation a desecration of God’s image?
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How can I lovingly correct the members of my small group?
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Episode 933 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does God depend on us to save other people?
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What are your thoughts on replacement theology? What does the Bible say about if the church has replaced Israel?
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If God doesn't depend on us to evangelize, are we obligated to do it at all?
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Did Jesus commit suicide by allowing himself to die on the cross?
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Do Christians become guardian angels when they die?
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Episode 932 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Who are the 24 Elders in Revelation?
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Does going to church make me a Christian?
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Are altar calls a mark of a true church?
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My wife and I got married before we became Christians. Is our marriage valid in God’s eyes?
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Will we see our pets in heaven?
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Episode 931 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Can the mentally ill be saved? I have schizophrenia, bipolar, and PTSD.
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I wanted to know what you consider to be the right eschatology. I lean amillennial and that Christ has fulfilled it all. What is your view?
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My son is struggling with the idea that an all-knowing God would allow evil and suffering. What should I say to him?
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How can I witness to my anti-semitic family member?
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How should we understand predestination?
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Episode 930 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. As a woman trying to choose a doctor, does my gynecologist have to be a woman? Is there a line, even if they are a really good doctor?
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Matthew 5:21-22 says that anyone who is so much as “angry” is guilty of murder. I can’t believe that I am interpreting that right. I get angry with people all the time but it doesn’t mean I murdered them. I would appreciate your insight on this.
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Did the Serpent in the garden have legs before the fall?
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If a woman preaches, is she exercising spiritual authority?
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Why did God demand animal sacrifices in the Old Testament?
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Resources Core Question – How Do I Live the Christian Life?
Core Question – What are the Genres of the Bible and Why Do They Matter?
Episode 929 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I think I want to believe in God, but I am not sure if I can believe in something I can’t see. What do I do?
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I was hurt by my church. Is it time to look elsewhere or should I go back to the same church?
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Is it ever God’s will for his people to be under spiritual attack?
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If I continue to struggle with alcoholism, is that a sign that my faith is too weak?
Episode 928 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Do I have to tithe my inheritance?
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I used to be a leader in a church, but my church dissolved. I have done some terrible things since then. Am I still saved or am I past that point?
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If I attend church virtually, can I also take the Lord’s Supper and be baptized virtually?
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Will I recognize my family and friends in heaven?
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Episode 927 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is all sin equal in God’s eyes? For example, is a white lie the same as a murder?
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I am trying to decide which church I should start tithing to. We don’t really have an established Christian church here. Things have not gone back to in person here yet it is still virtual. Then I thought of Core Christianity. I love the show. But I am not sure if it is a church. Do you consider Core Christianity to be a church? Would it be acceptable to tithe to the Inner Core?
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How should we understand 1 Corinthians 15:54 mean?
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Why are Christians so worked up about the war in Ukraine rather than abortion?
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Episode 926 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is the sinner’s prayer biblical?
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When the disciples cried out for comfort in the storm, Jesus was there. I have heard many preachers say that Jesus will comfort us when we cry out to him and others say that we won’t get that comfort until heaven. Unfortunately I am going through a divorce process that I desperately do not want. My prayers have not been answered. One prayer I pray every day is that I want to feel the comfort of Christ and honestly I have never felt that. What is the biblical idea behind this? Is he there? Is he not always there, may he never be there for me?
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I feel called to preach but I already have a family and don’t make much money, so I won’t be able to take theology courses. What are resources you recommend to help equip me to preach?
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What is the sect The Assemblies of Yahweh? What do you think about them?
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In Leviticus 5 it says that anyone who touches a leper becomes unclean. But in Matthew 8 Jesus touches a leper and isn’t considered unclean. Why is that?
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Episode 925 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What do you think the gospel is? I hear the word used a lot without a definition and I am not sure if everyone who uses it is on the same page.
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I came across the idea that angels look at humans in wonder and find us to be amusing to a degree. Do you know where this teaching is and what do you think about it?
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Who did the prophet see seated on the throne in Isaiah 6?
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Can Christians attempt to be magicians?
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Is the Dead Sea the location of Sodom and Gomorrah?
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Episode 924 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Recently in my Bible study we have been talking about how Jesus had fulfilled the law. But we are wondering about how in the Psalms we are to “meditate on the law day and night.” What is the difference between what David is saying and what Jesus has said?
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Do you have to be considered “Catholic” or “Christian” in order to go to heaven, or can you not claim a type of religion and just believe in Jesus?
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What makes a church mainline or evangelical? What is the difference?
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Can a cheating spouse maintain a “friendly” relationship with the person they cheated with?
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When did the doctrine of the trinity become a core belief of Christianity?
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Am I being too nit-picky if I am having a hard time with my Bible study leader because they think we can lose our salvation?
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Episode 923 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why don’t we see God intervening and helping those in Ukraine?
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I know the Bible says to “love your enemies,” but when do we get to pray the Imprecatory Psalms? I am very angry with Putin for what he has done. I have prayed for his salvation, but I am not sure what to do right now.
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Does 1 Timothy 4:1-16 imply that we can lose our faith?
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I have family that I know believes in Jesus, but only go to church when we ask them to join us. It seems like they believe but there seems to be very little relationship with Jesus and doesn’t appear that they hold onto Him with trust for everything in their lives. I know we can’t judge their hearts, but I worry that I won’t see them in heaven.
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I have heard you say that Paul’s comments about head coverings in 1 Corinthians 11 are only for for the Corinthian church in the Bible. But if God inspired all of Scripture, how can it’s passages not be universal commands?
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Episode 922 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. I am almost 18 and I am wondering, how can I focus on growing and maturing into being a godly man?
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When I sin, I feel guilty for a long time even after repenting from it. I know that that feeling is a selfish desire, as if I am able to take care of my own sin without Jesus, and then I feel guilty about that as well. I don’t know how to rest in my forgiveness. Do you have any suggestions?
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Why is the church not crying out against the war in Ukraine more?
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Is the Spirit seated in heaven?
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How should I think of pastors who say they have “received a word from the Lord”?
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Episode 921 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. My son was baptized this past summer. One of his friends is reaching out to him and trying to talk to him about the World Missions Society Religion and is persuading him about this new religion about "God the mother." I was doing bible study with my son and he invited his friend to join us and he continued to undermine me and what I was saying about God and the Bible. What passages can I share with my son?
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What does it mean when Jesus calls us to abide in him? What does this look like in regards to being in the Word and in prayer?
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I have an apologetic question for you: Surely you've encountered folks who say that it's foolish to believe the Bible. One of the big arguments they make is that the Bible, being thousands of years old, was written for people thousands of years ago. Applying it to the 21st century is putting it out of context and that some of it simply isn't relevant anymore. How do you respond to these people?
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Is God pleased by the good-deeds of non-believers?
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My church has made the policy that a couple living together cannot get married in the church until they live apart first. My friend believes Jesus would be welcoming and allow people to get married even if they are living together. What do you think?
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Episode 920 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. If Jesus is God, was his crucifixion a form of self-murder or suicide?
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I am wondering how do I honor my parents when I have strong disagreements with my parents about their beliefs in conspiracy theories about the vaccine, political views that are more estreeme, as well as prosperity gospel-type beliefs. How do I honor them while disagreeing very strongly on these issues?
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If God is all powerful, why does he allow evil and suffering?
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Mary seems to put her faith in Jesus. Don’t Catholics put their faith in Mary? The basis of Christianity is to put our faith in Jesus, and during Jesus’s first miracle it seemed that she put her faith in her son as well. I don’t understand how Catholics can call themselves Christians if they put their faith in her. Can you explain that?
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Could you please explain Jesus's statement, “I never knew you,” in the parable of the Ten Virgins in Matthew 7?
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Episode 919 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Do we have to preface our prayers with, "if it is your will"? Or can we just pray for something like healing to happen?
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If Jesus is "returning soon," why doesn't it feel like it, why is it taking so long?
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Did the Jewish leaders lose their authority when Jesus began his ministry?
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How should we understand Daniel 9:27?
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Episode 918 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why hasn't God answered my prayers to get married?
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How do I know if I am called to be a pastor?
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Did Jesus descend into hell like the Apostle's Creed says?
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How do we know that the Bible is still relevant for our lives today?
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Episode 917 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. My husband and I divorced years ago but have reconciled and are together again. Do we have to be legally married once again or is our reconciliation good enough?
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Is paedocommunion biblical, and should more Christians practice it?
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Is the saying, “God helps those who help themselves" biblical?
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How can the average believer be greater than John the Baptist?
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Before the Holy Spirit revealed to me biblical theology and good teaching, I was into prosperity churches. At that time I went to an event and I had pain in my back. The speaker touched me and I felt like I blacked out and fell down. But my pain was gone after I woke up. Is this sorcery? What do you think?
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Episode 916 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it sinful to get tattoos?
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I know that Jesus calls us to share the gospel in the Great Commission, but how can I do this while struggling with terrible social anxiety?
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Were Moses and Elijah in their resurrection bodies at the transfiguration?
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Did Joseph's brothers really repent in Genesis 50?
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Is expository preaching the best way to preach through the Bible?
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Who are some Christian theologians every Christian should know and read?
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Episode 915 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. It seems like God spoke very clearly to Moses and people in the Old Testament and I don't understand why I can't hear from God in the same way.
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Does 1 Corinthians 14 teach that women should be ordained to the ministry?
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Do angels literally have wings?
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Why did Jesus curse the fig tree? That seems uncharacteristic of him.
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Which Gospel in the Bible gives the most accurate depiction of Jesus?
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How much of an impact does the devil have on our society today? How do we determine the difference between act of Satan and our sinful behavior?
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Episode 915 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. It seems like God spoke very clearly to Moses and people in the Old Testament and I don't understand why I can't hear from God in the same way.
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Does 1 Corinthians 14 teach that women should be ordained to the ministry?
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Do angels literally have wings?
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Why did Jesus curse the fig tree? That seems uncharacteristic of him.
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Which Gospel in the Bible gives the most accurate depiction of Jesus?
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How much of an impact does the devil have on our society today? How do we determine the difference between act of Satan and our sinful behavior?
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Episode 914 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. If the Bible was written by men, how can it truly be considered God’s Word?
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With Ash Wednesday coming up, I am wondering why it has become a sort of debate and topic of discussion for evangelicals. Catholics seem to have always observed Ash Wednesday and Lent, and some evangelicals see observing it as cool and hip, while others think it’s entirely unbiblical. What are your thoughts are on the merits of observing or refusing to observe Lent?
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Where in the Bible does it teach about the sovereignty of God?
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What is the significance of the cleansing of the unclean animals in Mark 7?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Are there biblical guidelines for sharing the gospel and making disciples?
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I have struggled with homosexuality my whole life. I have wondered, even if I repent, can I be forgiven since I have engaged in these things?
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Can we command God to answer our prayers?
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Why does Jesus question the woman who touched his garment to receive healing?
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How should I understand James 4:8?
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Episode 912 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Would I be perpetually sinning if I marry an unbeliever? I know that we are not to be unequally yoked.
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Is Gog and Magog rightly interpreted as Russia in Ezekiel 38? Is this proof that Russia will one day invade Israel?
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What is true repentance? Is it making a confession or does it mean changing our behavior?
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Questions in this Episode 1. I have thinking about the holocaust recently and I am really struggling with the idea that these people not only suffered so much but may not be in heaven. Is there any hope for them?
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As a parent, how do we make sure that we are setting our children up to have an authentic Christian life with God? I feel like I missed out on a lot growing up until now and I don’t want me kids to be 40 like me before they get this gift.
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My church is moving to a closed communion and some are upset because they see it as discriminatory. What are your thoughts?
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My boyfriend is trying to get into Christianity, and he is always asking me, what is the difference between Christianity and Catholics?
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Episode 910 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How should we pray for those affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
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Does God still give us new revelations?
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Do Christians worry too much about the Mark of the Beast?
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Can you defend your view that the Mark of the Beast is spiritual and not physical?
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How do I love my gay friend and share the gospel with them without alienating them?
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Episode 909 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. In Mark 16:15-18, Jesus talks about the signs accompanying those who believe and mentions tongues and snake handling, it seems. This seems very odd and today's skeptic could point to this and say, “here, Christian, drink this poison and you should be fine, right?” What is the context and explanation I should be aware of here?
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As a follower of Christ I run across many others who believe we are living in the last days. For some, this gives them hope and others it gives them a sense of "gloom and doom." How do you communicate this to non-believers without making it seem like its a message of “gloom and doom"?
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If God cares about his creation, why does he allow humans to tortue and mistreat animals every day?
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Are our good works proof of our faith and salvation?
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Episode 908 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Who was Jacob wrestling with in Genesis 32?
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Is there truth to Joe Rogan’s claim that Jesus was influenced by psychedelics?
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Some people are speculating that the new microchip that Elon Musk is working on may be the Mark of the Beast. How should we respond to these ideas?
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How should I discern when to donate to a ministry or not?
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I am struggling to connect to and understand the role of the Holy Spirit. What should I do?
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Episode 907 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. I am a pastor at a small non-denominational church. We are growing and attracting people from different backgrounds and some are asking about our stance on spiritual gifts. How do we articulate a position without alienating certain members of the church?
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My 5 siblings and I ran away from home because of the conditions there. I want everyone to pray that God impacts my mom and step dad’s hearts. I hope one day we can all reconcile our relationship and God grabs ahold of all of our lives.
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Is saying, “Oh my God” taking the Lord’s name in vain?
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How do I make sure I disciple people in the way of Jesus?
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Is it a sin to not be assured of one’s salvation?
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If Jesus died for my sins, why must I keep repenting?
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Questions in this Episode 1. What are your thoughts on the Roman Catholic church?
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I have been diagnosed with incurable cancer and would like to know, how can I be sure that I will endure dying in a way that glorifies the Lord?
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Why are strange teachings so prevalent among various Christian teachers and ministries?
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Is it biblical for women to become deacons?
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If I don’t biblical grounds for divorce, can I remarry?
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What advice or guidance would you give someone who feels a calling to ministry of some kind? After attending a ministry conference, I feel that I may be called to some sort of ministry, but I’m not sure what kind. The elders of my church are praying over this call but I am just looking for some additional guidance.
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Questions in this Episode 1. When you try to explain to children who Jesus is, they get confused because Santa isn’t real, the tooth fairy isn’t real, and then they think Jesus isn’t real either. How do you approach this problem?
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My work supports LGBTQ groups and other progressive communities, but never religious ones. How do I remain faithful in this kind of work environment?
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I have heard you refer to Satan being bound on the show. I am curious, how do you explain this being in the same world as Satan being described as a “roaring lion” walking about “seeking someone he may devour”? Is it all metaphorical? How do these things relate to his status right now?
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Is my heart too hard to reconcile with God?
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Could you explain Hosea 3:2? The text says that Gomer was worthless yet Jesus paid the ultimate price for her. What are your thoughts?
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Questions in this Episode 1. My atheist friend is dying of cancer, is there any hope for his salvation?
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After reading Romans 9-11, I am wondering if there are still unfulfilled promises for ethnic Israel?
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How can I endure the narcissism of my spouse?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Should a church place a greater emphasis on ministering to shut-ins?
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In Mark 4:9-12, Jesus says he does not want certain people to understand his parables, “lest they should turn and be forgiven.’” I thought that God does not desire that anyone should perish?
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Is the indwelling of the Spirit the same in the Old and New Testament?
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Can miscarried children go to heaven?
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Did Paul seek the approval of the other apostles to validate his ministry?
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Episode 902 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. I have children with someone outside of marriage. I am trying to get back into the faith but she is not a believer and we’re not together. What should I do? I have heard from others that we should get married and from others not to try and get married and to try to find a Christian woman instead.
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James 4:3 says, “You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.” I have been praying to God to give me a godly wife to curb my passions in light of 1 Corinthians 7:9, “But if they can not exercise self-control, they should marry. For it is better to marry than burn with passion.” But James 4:3 seems to imply that God won’t answer my prayer because I seek to fulfill my passion. Is that right?
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My adult children have cut me out of their life. I have cancer and am going through chemotherapy now and I am wondering how I can re-establish those relationships?
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Did David have faith that God would protect him when he faced Goliath?
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Does Jesus prefer a particular political wing or party?
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Episode 901 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How does Satan accuse us? How can the Spirit help us when we are accused?
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My hair is falling out and I may cut it all off, but when I read 1 Corinthians 11, it seems like this may dishonor God. Does this text teach that women shouldn’t cut their hair and wear head coverings?
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Does 1 Timothy 5:8 teach that men should be the sole providers for their homes and families?
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Can our loved ones see us from heaven?
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Where in the Bible does it teach that we go to heaven when we die?
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Questions in this Episode 1. When Paul says that the law is dead and we are no longer bound to it, does he mean “man’s law” or “God’s law”? I know the 10 commandments were written by God’s hand and that other ceremonial laws were written by human hands. Which one are we bound to?
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Should God be addressed with “she” and “her” pronouns to accommodate for God’s “feminine attributes”? The church I currently attend believes God is not solely patriarchal because of some verses in the Old Testament that describe Him as a “mother hen.” This doesn’t make sense to me because Jesus, who is fully God, is a man and also refers to God in heaven as “Father.”
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I struggle with severe anxiety and my friend was trying to comfort me by saying that, “God will never give you something you can’t handle.” Is this biblical?
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Should Christians practice foot washing like Jesus did?
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Can you have a hard heart and still be saved?
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Questions in this Episode 1. My friends only believe in the Old Testament and do not hold to the New Testament at all. I don’t understand why they would do that. What do you think?
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A few prominent pastors have either left the faith or have rejected biblical teaching on a number of topics. I believe that once we are saved we are always saved, but how do I make sense of when leaders apostatize?
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Is the “Sinner’s Prayer” biblical?
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Does baptism require full immersion?
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In Job 1 Satan walks into heaven and speaks with God. Can he still do this?
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Why is it necessary to pray for a person to be born again if it’s already been determined?
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Episode 898 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. I am struggling to find a church. I don’t want to be in a church that is in a denomination. But there are no churches around me that are not in a denomination. What steps do you take when you move to find a church?
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In Acts 13:48, it seems to teach predestination and election. Is that right?
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I’d like to know if you think Christians Obligated to Follow Government COVID Mandates?
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Could Satan ever repent?
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Are there Bible prophecies about the Mormon church?
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If vaccines become mandatory in the US, will we have to submit to those mandates?
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Episode 897 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. The LDS church claims that we need prophets and apostles today. Are they right?
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I have strong faith, my husband does not object to me being a Christian, but he does not engage in any spiritual conversations. How do I start those conversations? He always changes the subject. I don’t want to push but I feel this need to witness to my husband.
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In Genesis 1 it says that God made man, male and female, in his image. Is this referring to people who may have been created before Adam and Eve?
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If prophets are not for today, why are they mentioned in Revelation?
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Episode 896 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Can a Christian date two people at once?
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If Jesus is the Second Adam, is Mary the Second Eve?
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How were people in the Old Testament given eternal life if Jesus had not come yet?
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Do you believe in deliverance today as it was in Jesus’s ministry?
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Questions in this Episode 1. I am witnessing to my coworkers and am beginning to read the Bible with them. They are asking me which book of the Bible they should start reading so that they might avoid being confused. Can you help?
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I feel like I am withdrawing from my friends and my job and am becoming more focused on the Word and my understanding of the Scriptures. Is there an issue with this? Is it a bad thing to separate yourself from others in order to study?
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Will we really recognize our loved ones in heaven if our bodies will be completely transformed?
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What does Paul mean in Galatians 2:17-19 when he says, “For through the Law I died to the Law, so that I might live to God”?
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I’m a man living alone in his later years and am tempted by lust. I keep going to this sin, asking for forgiveness, and then sinning again. It grieves my assurance. I need to hear from other men of faith how they overcame it, and are they just lying to themselves?
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Episode 894 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. If a Muslim in another country converts to Christianity and has multiple wives, must he divorce all of his wives except for his first wife?
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I have a desire to go into the Marines but am the only spiritual leader in my family. Is it selfish to leave my family to pursue this career?
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My father died while committing a crime. Is there a chance that he is in heaven?
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When is the right time to leave the church and what are the biblical reasons to leave a church?
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If all of the many purity laws and rituals in Leviticus are fulfilled, how do we know that Leviticus 18:22, where it talks about homosexual relations, is not also outdated?
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Episode 893 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is the grace of God only effective for those who have faith in Christ or can it influence non-Christians as well in their everyday lives?
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Why did it take Jesus two tries to heal the blind man?
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If God is all knowing and omnipotent, didn’t he know what Adam and Eve would do? It appears to me that God would know about the fall. Adam and Eve might have been obedient for millions of years but it seems as though God wanted them to fall and that is why he wanted Satan to tempt them. Why would God want us to fail and sin?
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What is the difference between speaking and praying in tongues?
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I have been reading about Noah in my studies, and one of the phrases noted comes from Matthew 24:36-39. Marriage is brought up in this text and I know that marriage is something God smiles on and blesses, but why would that be something to be pointed out in Noah's day?
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Questions in this Episode 1. How do I comfort those who have lost someone in from COVID-19?
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I learned about the doctrines of grace a couple years ago, and have been struggling with great fear about not being one of God's elect. It has really made me scared, and question that maybe I can't approach Christ, even though I know He is the only one who can save us. Can Jesus reject someone coming to Him for mercy? What should someone struggling with this do or think about?
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What does it mean that the "first shall be last"?
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What comes first, faith or regeneration?
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Episode 891 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What is your interpretation of the new wine skins in Luke 5?
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In 2 Timothy 1:7, it says, “for God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love.” I know that. What I am struggling with is I don’t know how this applies to COVID. I want to be cautious and not harm others, but how should we apply this verse today?
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I know that it says that we won’t have sorrows in heaven, but if we know that some family members aren’t there and are separated from God, how can we not feel sorrow?
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My wife and I are separated and I am wondering if there really is biblical grounds for divorce as Paul explains in 1 Corinthians 7.
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What is the difference between evangelical theology and Reformed theology?
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Do our spirits go to heaven when we die, or do they fall asleep?
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My wife is involved with conspiracy theories. Should I be concerned about this? I am praying about it every day. It has been going on for a year now and it is all she wants to look at on Facebook. I am not sure if it is harmful but it is disturbing me. What should I do?
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Should Christians try to keep the Sabbath or has that law completely been fulfilled?
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Why did the apostles baptize only in the name of Jesus instead of the trinity?
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Does Matthew 5:13 teach that Christians can lose their salvation?
Episode 889 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Did God or the angels destroy Sodom and Gomorrah?
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If Jesus spoke to Paul on the road to Damascus, why would he not speak to us today?
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A friend of mine has been performing baptisms for his friends on his own in his bathroom tub. He is not an elder of a church and this isn’t in a home church. Do these baptisms hold any validity?
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What should I know about the difference between law and grace and where or what should I be reading to get good handle on this subject?
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Should we call out and rebuke those who do street preaching and who are preaching ‘fire and brimstone’?
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Questions in this Episode 1. I know that fornication is a sin. But I am wondering if Christians have to be married by the government or if we can just come to God and be married in his eyes?
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What does 1 Corinthians 3:12-15 mean? Does it mean that there will be second class citizens in heaven?
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My friend is a Unitarian who doesn’t believe that Jesus is also God, one with the Father. How do I minister to him and what Scriptures can I point to?
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My mother is in the ICU with COVID and pneumonia. Can you pray for her?
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Questions in this Episode 1. I think that God and Jesus aren’t the same entity, but I also have heard that Jesus was also God, even as he came down as man. I hope that is right. Can you explain this?
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My youth group leader was talking about speaking in tongues and how these gifts are given to us. I saw that she was using the Passion Translation and referring to 1 Corinthians 14. Who were the Corinthians and how do I explain their context to my youth leader? My understanding is that the apostles were the only ones with these spiritual gifts.
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Should Christians try to convince non-Christians to convert? Why should someone become a Christian?
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How do I love my friend without condoning and affirming her in her sin?
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Questions in this Episode 1. The Bible says that God is light, but in Genesis it says that light was created after God. Is this contradictory?
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I am a Messianic Jew and I pastor a church in a town that used to notably be white supremacist. Thank you so much for your ministry.
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Recently I heard a pastor call out the current administration. It sounded very divisive. I don’t remember Jesus calling out the Roman government. Is the pulpit a place for politics?
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Have you ever been told that the stories in the Bible are just fables to teach us morals or do you believe stories such as the Woman at the well and the Good Samaritan for example really took place?
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Why do we still keep the Old Testament if Jesus fulfilled the law of the Old Testament?
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Questions in this Episode 1. My roommates in college find it weird when I have quiet time and read the Bible. Sometimes I feel insecure about their remarks and some of their questions, which makes me think that the Bible can’t really stand up to their scrutiny. I know that’s not right, but I’m not sure how to respond when that happens.
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How do we respond to atheist critics who say that, “because Jesus said he was going to return 2,000 years ago, and he did not, it’s safe to say that he will not be returning”?
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In 2 Timothy 2:8, it refers to Jesus as being the offspring of David. But Joseph was from David’s line, how he is the b
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What does 2 Peter 2:10-11 mean? Will there ever be a time when we God has had enough with the the world and turn his back on us?
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A pastor at a new church in town keeps trying to recruit my husband for his worship team. I feel very uncomfortable with that. I love my current church. Is it right that that other pastor keeps trying to recruit my husband, knowing very well that he belongs to another already?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Can we apply the verses about the promised land in Isaiah 43 to us today or were they exclusively about Israel? 2. My question is about sin. If you stole money when you were younger, do you have to pay it back, or is it just the same if we ask God for forgiveness? 3. What does Peter mean when he calls women the weaker vessel in 1 Peter 3:7? 4. Is it worth praying for someone who is almost like Satan? For example, is it God's will to pray for a figure like Adolf Hitler or Kim Jung-Eun and for their salvation? 5. In Revelation it talks about the 7 eyes, 7 horns, and 7 hills. What do these mean? And who are the 24 elders?
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Questions in this Episode 1. I am a trustee at my church and the leaders here are encouraging me to get ordained, but that idea makes me uncomfortable. What should I do?
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I have always felt that I have had a strong walk with God since childhood, but recently I find myself struggling with ideas of eternal judgment and even some of the ways doctrines and spiritual things are put so bluntly. Instead of receiving God’s word without question I find myself having to examine it, which makes me think God may see this as a lack of faith. Can you help me with this?
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What did Jesus do between age 12 and 30?
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Does the New Testament negate the Old Testament?
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Our grandson is Muslim and he is coming to live with my husband and I. How do we be hospitable while not being ashamed of Jesus’s name?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why is it that in Matthew Jesus is said to come from Joseph’s genealogy? Shouldn’t he be said to come from Mary’s line since Joseph is only his adoptive father?
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I am an Assistant Pastor and since 2020 our church has focused on topics of diversity and social issues involving race and how those playout in the church. We have organized book clubs around this topic and have gotten a lot of push back. Multiple families have even left the church, they have accused me and the other pastors that talking about matters of racial diversity like this are a part of a leftist agenda. I have heard similar things happening in other churches and it grieves my heart. Why is this such an issue in churches today?
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What do you think of about preterist theology? Is there some truth that some of the prophecies in Revelation have already taken place?
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Is the rapture biblical?
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Are we still bound to Levitical food laws?
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If I don’t speak in tongues does that mean that I am not saved, is it the only sign of salvation, as preached by many pastors I hear today?
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Questions in this Episode 1. My brother and his wife are Jehovah’s Witnesses. Is it actually a cult?
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In Matthew chapter 5, Jesus seems to speak a lot about the Kingdom of Heaven, how important is it for us Christians to know what the Kingdom of Heaven is and is it here now?
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I am wondering how I should express myself when I am writing about the Bible. Passages in Timothy and Corinthians warn against clever words and departing from the teaching of the Bible. Does this mean it’s wrong to say things in a memorable way?
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Can angels still rebel against God?
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When is the right time to leave the church?
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How do we know which son Abraham really took up to the mountain to sacrifice—Isaac or Ishmael? Why does Genesis 22:2 say “take your only son” to be sacrificed? That is why Muslims believe it to be Ishmael as he was the first born.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why does God command the Israelites to invade Canaan, doesn’t this contradict the command not to murder?
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I have heard that anyone who adds or subtracts from the Word of God will be punished. I know that Mormons and Catholics have added to the Bible with other books, so why hasn’t God punished them, why are their churches growing?
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In Genesis 6, it talks about giants in the land and how they saw the daughters of man. Are these fallen angels or just giant human beings?
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Does the curse in Genesis 3 mean that we lost the freedom that Adam had to choose God for salvation?
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Is the Apostolic Church a biblical church?
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What Jesus was trying to explain to the disciples in Mark 8:18-21?
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Questions in this Episode 1. With so many well established pastors teaching different doctrines from the Bible, how am I to discern the truth from the many different pastors and sermons I listen to on the radio and podcasts? How do I know who is right?
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I wonder if Jeremiah 17:9 contradicts Ezekiel 36:22-32? Does Jeremiah’s passage still apply to believers, are our hearts still deceitful above all things? Because Ezekiel says we have a new heart now.
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How do I know if I am truly forgiven? I fall into sin regularly and I pray for forgiveness but I don’t feel forgiven.
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I have been a member at my church for a few years now but I am wondering if I should leave. The pastors at my church talk about things that I find crude. Should I leave because of this?
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Did the Holy Spirit dwell in Jesus as he was fully man (and fully God) on earth, similar to the way he lives in all Christians today?
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Questions in this Episode 1. When the Pharisees questioned Jesus about a woman married to seven different men, Jesus told them no one would be married or given in marriage in the resurrection. If that is so, why does God make such a big issue about marriage to nullify it in the heaven?
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How come we as Christians don’t boldly condemn wrong doing anymore? Even the Apostle Paul didn’t mince words when it came to Alexander the Coppersmith among other wrongdoers. Is it still okay to condemn without reservations like Paul did?
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I am going through your Romans Bible study and enjoying it. On page 73, it states, “When God justified us, we were declared innocent of all our sins once and for all.” Are we declared “innocent,” as in never having committed the sins or are we declared “forgiven” in that Christ has paid the penalty for our sins?
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In Revelation 1:1, it seems to indicate that God is giving a revelation to Jesus that he was not aware of. Is that right?
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In 2015, my son died in a motorcycle accident. How do I move on from the grief I have about this because I still think about him every day?
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Questions in this Episode 1. If God can hear our prayers, can Satan also hear them?
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Is the belief that human evolution occured a heresy?
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My friend is having a hard time with the story of Jacob and Esau. How can Isaac and Jacob be counted in the Hall of Faith in Hebrews 11 when they are so awful?
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If we are eating and drinking in the New Creation, will we need to use bathrooms too?
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Since 2020, there are a lot of people who claim to be prophets. They are on YouTube foretelling events in the end times and its gotten me really scared. What do you think about these so-called prophets?
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Questions in this Episode 1. I have not been too worried about the vaccine, but now that I am getting the vaccine I am beginning to be more concerned. I know you have said that it is not the Mark of the Beast, but can you give me Scripture as to why and how I am to know this for sure?
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What does it mean in 2nd Corinthians 5:21 that Jesus “became sin” for us?
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Should Christians be more involved in social issues like those who are more politically liberal?
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Did the Father really forsake Jesus on the cross?
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Why doesn’t God just open the heaven above and show himself to everyone at once so we know he’s real?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Can I still take communion if I smoke cigarettes?
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I have a question about Exodus 21:20-22. What do you think about what the Bible says about slaves being someone’s property?
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Does 1 Corinthians 15 teach that our bodies will be spiritual or natural at the resurrection?
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Should Christians refer to Jesus as ‘Yeshua’?
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What does James 5:13-16 mean and should we practice this with those who are sick?
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Please explain the unforgivable sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. What exactly is it and why is it the only unforgivable sin?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why don’t I hear pastors preach on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd John? Can Christians go to heaven if they are described as being prejudice?
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Is there a pattern for worship or a set of laws for how we should carry out our worship services?
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I’ve never been attracted to fasting, but I want to be obedient to God’s Word. Does the Bible explain to us how to execute a fast?
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In Genesis 1, it says that God makes man, male and female, in “our” image. Who is “our”?
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I’m reading through the Old Testament. Numbers 15:27 speaks of unintentional sin. Between intentional and unintentional sin, I can’t imagine how many times I would be at the altar with another goat to sacrifice. Is the sacrificial system a massive burden that we just can’t fathom today?
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Episode 873 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Someone called in recently and said that they saw Jesus in person. But Jesus sent us the Holy Spirit upon his ascension. Why would he be here and make appearances to others if he has already sent us the Holy Spirit?
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Starting in the pandemic I saw a lot of people watch church virtually and then some of them try to take communion at home with things other than bread and wine. Does it matter what things we use when we take communion?
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Growing up, my mother-in-law gave my wife and her sister to a man and he abused them. My wife has gotten saved and found significant healing, but her sister is still suffering immensely from her time with him. How can we minister to her?
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In Genesis 1, what is being discussed when it talks about God separating the waters and making a firmament?
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If Jesus had to die to atone for sin, why was it a sin for men to crucify him?
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Episode 872 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. There is a girl at church that I would like to approach and ask out. How do I go about doing this biblically?
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Is it true that “God loves the sinner, but hates the sin”? I’m struggling to see this distinction in Scripture. For example, in the opening verses of Malachi, God says “Esau have I hated, Jacob have I loved”. Would it be more accurate to say that God hates the sinner in their sin?
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I know Jesus was without sin, but was Mary also sinless?
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Is humor and jokes mentioned anywhere in the Bible? I have heard that God does not like humor or jesting. Is this true?
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Which covenants in the bible have ended and which are still in effect?
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Will the Holy Spirit ever depart near the end times?
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Episode 871 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can God be good if he also created sin?
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Do the Old Testament laws regarding remarriage apply to Gentiles in the church today?
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Was the biblical canon decided at the Council of Nicaea?
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When you say that you don't believe in the rapture, what resources do you have to support that view?
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I was taught growing up that God only hears our prayers if we are clothed while we pray them. Can we really not pray in the shower?
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Episode 870 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Don't we all have our own type of theology? Why is theology spoken of as one person's view on the Bible?
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The Bible says that we won't be given in marriage in heaven, but Christ has his bride, the church, in heaven. How is this not contradictory?
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What should we do if we sense that our pastor has Covert Narcissist Personality Disorder? We're concerned for him and his young family, but we have several members leaving our church and refusing to serve on committees and council with him.
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Why aren't churches today keeping the sabbath on Saturday anymore?
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What is "The Great Delusion" mentioned in 2 Thessalonians?
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In 2 Chronicles 7 it says that God will heal his people's land if they seek his face. However, in Daniel and Revelation it speaks about devastating things that must happen in order for prophecy to be fulfilled. How do we reconcile these ideas?
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Episode 869 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What do you think about the Azusa St. Revivals and how those events impacted the modern church today?
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I was formerly brought up in the Prosperity Gospel and the Word of Faith movement. In these movements they claimed that God never wants us to be sick and that we have the power to rebuke sickness. Now that I am out of that movement I am wondering do I pray for healing from sickness in a biblical way?
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I am a backslidden Christian and want to get plugged back into the church, but my wife is not interested in going back to church. What should I do?
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There is a bishop in my denomination who is gay. The congregation that I attend does not affirm this practice and preaches the gospel, but because the denomination is compromising in this way, should I leave the church?
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What is the teaching of Sola Scriptura?
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Episode 868 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What does Mormonism teach about Jesus and his identity?
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How should a Christian think about and respond to preferred pronouns?
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Is it sinful for a parent to allow their teenager's boyfriend or girlfriend live with them if their home situation is unhealthy?
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How do I avoid becoming apart of a false church?
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Episode 867 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Are people with mental disabilities still able to understand the gospel in some way?
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Before I came to the faith I was living with someone, we are still dating but we are not living together any longer, but we plan to be married. However, he is not a Christian, but he is open to Christianity. We are even attending a Bible study together. Is it ok to pursue marrying this man if he is open to Christianity but is not a Christian yet?
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How do I lovingly admonish friends who are living in sin?
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Should churches be promoting progressive social agendas?
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Episode 866 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Was Jesus actually born on Christmas Day? I have heard theories that he was born sometime in October.
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Do you know that Christmas song, “Mary did you know?” I know some people make fun of that song, but I thought that that question was pretty good. In Luke 1 it doesn’t quite seem to allude to the fact that Mary knew her son was going to bear the sin of his people. So, did she know or was it a surprise to her?
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Is it ok to tell my kids that Santa is real?
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Does the Bible command or forbid us to celebrate traditions like Christmas? I have heard both views from various churches. I know Catholics are big on celebrating Christmas and I have heard some protestant groups and even Jehovah’s Witnesses say that we shouldn’t.
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Episode 865 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How do I love my family members who have invited me to their same-sex wedding while maintaining biblical teachings about sexuality?
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I wanted to know if there is any other historical evidence that Christ was really born other than the Bible? I have heard some atheists claim that he might have entirely been a myth.
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I am old now and can’t go to church. Why does my mind bombard me all the time with the things that I have done wrong with things I have done in my past? I know I am saved, but how do I stop this?
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I have many friends in the Charismatic Church who delight in giving me books about the prayer of faith for healing and everything else in life. I see so many verses taken out of context in their teachings. My question is: do I attempt correcting my friends, or do I just say, "thank you," pray for them, and move on?
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What do you think of Messianic Judaism?
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Episode 864 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. I am seeking God's will for my life. I am looking through the Scriptures to look for confirmation for what to do with my life. Can you help me with that?
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I just got out of the military and have relocated into my in-laws home. How can I minister and witness to them during this time?
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I have heard that Jesus was never born on December 25th. If that is right, then why do we celebrate Christmas on this day?
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What is your view on the Calvinist and Arminian debate?
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Is Seventh-Day Adventism a cult?
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Episode 862 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. I have heard it said that because Eve was deceived in Eden and not Adam, men should be pastors and not women. Is that right?
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Someone brought to my attention that Christmas is a pagan holiday. Are we as Christians adhering to pagan practices when we celebrate Christmas?
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What is the relationship between repentance and confession?
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Does Isaiah 30:21 confirm that we should hearing from God audibly?
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I am really struggling with understanding how to deal with a particular situation, would love some help. A bunch of friends and I are planning on going on a trip this next summer and we are renting a house for a week. Most of us are Christians but there is one girl and her boyfriend who aren’t. They are most likely wanting a room for themselves and as a Christian I am struggling with whether or not we should let that happen. On one note, yes I can’t force them to do what I believe as a Christian is wrong since they aren’t a married couple, but on the other hand I do wanna minister to them well. How can we as Christians walk biblically and wisely in this situation?
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What does it mean that Jesus is the "only begotten Son of God"?
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Episode 861 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What does it mean to say that Jesus in "the only Begotten Son of God"?
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What does the Bible say about body embalming, burial, and cremation?
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I was reading Jeremiah this year in my devotions and came across what it says about trees in pagan worship in chapter 10:1-16. This passage seems to describe what Christmas trees look like around this season. Does this prove that the critiques from some people against celebrating Christmas and having the seasonal decor are valid?
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Why do a lot of Christians pray for their country and their country's recovery? If it's all going to be burnt away anyway, why are we trying to do something like "save America"?
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I am a new Christian and my fiance is not a believer. I just learned about what it means to be "unequally yoked." Should I call off the wedding?
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I was being ordained at my church and the current pastor invited a guest preacher to come up and speak in tongues. I'm not sure how I feel about this. What do you think?
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Episode 861 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is Advent the same as Christmas? I thought Advent was in preparation for Christmas. What is the difference?
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My question is regarding David and his sin toward Bathsheba in 2 Samuel 11. Was it adultery or was it sexual assault?
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Does Psalm 51 imply that David only sinned against God and not Bathsheba?
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Will believers still be married in heaven?
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Is playing some sports professionally the same as gambling, and is that a sin?
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Which types of abuse are grounds for divorce?
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Episode 860 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. If people found reasonable evidence for UFO’s, would that somehow undermine Christianity and the Bible?
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What is the correct view toward books about fantasy and science-fiction like The Lord of The Rings, Game of Thrones, and Harry Potter? I am struggling with knowing if it is ok to indulge in reading and watching these shows.
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Which Scriptures talk about the days where Christ was on earth after his resurrection?
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When the Bible mentions “widows and orphans,” does that actually refer to single moms who have been abandoned by their husbands?
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When reading the Old Testament, how can you tell which parts are descriptive and which parts are prescriptive?
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Episode 859 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What does Psalm 85 mean when it talks about mercy and peace meeting and righteousness and peace kissing?
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How do you love and treasure Jesus more than anything in the world? I feel like my love for him is cold.
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Should we break fellowship with those who hold heretical views about the trinity?
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How should understand the “thousand generations” in Deuteronomy 9?
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How can I faithfully love and support my lesbian friend who is no longer a Christian?
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Episode 858 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Should I concerned if my daughter becomes a Jehovah’s Witness?
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Is it possible to over-preach to someone? My sister is trying to share the faith with our parents and at times it comes across being too pushy.
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What is the law of Christ?
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How do I learn to be content like the Apostle Paul?
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How do I share the gospel with my 6-year-old?
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Episode 857 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why is the label, “the Word” used for so many different things? I’ve always understood John 1:1 as referring to Jesus. But I’m curious why we also refer to the Bible as “the Word.”
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I was raised as a Roman Catholic, but I am learning a lot more about what I believe the Bible teaches regarding doctrine and things like praying the rosary. My Roman Catholic family members are concerned for me because they see this as me leaving the faith. How do I address the concerns of my family members and assure them that I am not leaving Christianity?
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Why was God silent for 400 years in between the Old and New Testaments? Is this hyperbole and is this silence between the Old and New Testaments something we don’t have to believe in? What is its significance?
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The Gospel accounts are often based on eyewitness testimony, but there were no eyewitnesses to Jesus’s temptation in the desert with Satan. How do we really know what transpired in those accounts?
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When the Pharisees questioned Jesus about a woman married to many men and asked which husband she would be betrothed to at the resurrection, Jesus said, “no one will be given to each other in heaven.” If that’s right, then why does God make such a big deal about marriage in the Bible?
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If Peter was forgiven 3 times for denying Christ, why wasn’t Judas?
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Episode 856 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why aren't we writing new books of the Bible, why did it's books and writings have to cease?
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What does it mean to be a man after God's own heart?
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In Matthew 24:40-41, what is this referring to regarding the End Times?
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My nephew is in a gay relationship. My husband and I are struggling with knowing what to do as far as attending a gay marriage ceremony. We believe the Bible teaches that this lifestyle is sinful. Do we attend even though it's sinful, or not attend, and risk losing our relationship with our nephew and his family?
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Why is it that the pastors preach, “thank God that you’re still on earth and you’re not dead,” as if it's a blessing not to be with the Lord.
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Episode 855 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. In Isaiah 65:17, it says that the God will create the new heavens and earth. I have heard that we will remember our lives on earth and I find this disheartening because there are things that I don't want to remember. What do you think?
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I would like to know, what is God’s punishment to priests and clergy who sexually molest children? I am sure that some victims would like to know that not everyone is forgiven of their sins, but maybe they are. What do you think?
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Is the Roman Catholic view of Mary biblical?
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Why wasn't Adam included in the hall of faith in Hebrews 11?
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The scripture says in 2 Peter 3:11-12 that we are to hasten the day of The Lord. Another translation says to “speed its coming”. How are we to do this?
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Episode 854 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does Pastor Sanchez believe that this married same-sex couples should divorce? Isn’t divorce also a sin, except in very specific circumstances?
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What is the significance of the apostles in Acts 8 going to Samaria to bring the Spirit to the people there?
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My husband and I have had 7 miscarriages and I have been dealing with a lot of fear and anxiety for the future. I am aware that children may not be in God’s will for us, but if anyone can help me with encouragement or truth, I would greatly appreciate it.
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Why does the angel tell Mary to name her son “Jesus” and then tell Joseph to name him “Immanuel”?
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My wife has left me for another man, but I feel as if I should still wait for her to come back to me. Does the Bible say anything about this?
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Episode 853 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why doesn’t forgiveness equate to reconciliation?
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I am from Southern California and we’ve been hearing a lot of pastors telling people that they should leave the state and let it be judged by God. They say that the church is the one thing preserving the state from total judgment. How do you feel about that living out here?
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Can there be demonic influence in the church?
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Is Jesus the only one with a resurrection body?
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How is grace given to us in sanctification?
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Episode 852 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Did God create evil? Isaiah 45:7 seems to say that he did.
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What is Eternal Sonship? Was Christ always the Son or did he become the Son in the incarnation? According to the creeds he was always the Son. So what does it mean that he is eternally begotten but not made?
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Should we really mourn when a believer dies if it means they are in heaven?
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If I doubt my salvation am I really a Christian?
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How can I find joy in the midst of trials?
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Episode 851 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. When I consider the sovereignty of God in salvation, it feels presumptuous to claim to be a Christian. And when I read of the evidences of a person saved by grace, I feel like I never measure up. How can I cultivate trusting in Christ rather than myself?
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I believe I had a holy visit by an angel. Do these things happen to us today?
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In Matthew 10, Jesus speaks of the importance of acknowledging him in front of others. Later Peter denied him in front of others. Doesn't that mean that Peter will be denied before the Father?
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What does the cursed water in Numbers 5 mean?
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Episode 850 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does the Bible say anything about UFOs?
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In 1 Kings 17, Elijah prays for a boy who had died and he rises from the dead. Elijah does a few things leading up to the boy's healing that are strange. What do you make of this passage?
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How do I know that I am really filled with the Spirit?
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How should we deal with the fact that we have friends and family that are going to hell?
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I am looking forward to professing my faith at church. I recently slipped up in regards to sexual purity. Should I refrain from making a profession of faith because of this?
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Episode 849 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Do you think that people who celebrate Christmas are practicing a kind of idolatry?
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If there are same-sex couples who are married and they start going to church, how should congregations and pastors respond to them?
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Is it biblical to tithe and give to charity if we are in debt?
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My pastor committed adultery. What should I do?
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What does Romans 8 teach about condemnation and justification?
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Episode 849 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Do you think that people who celebrate Christmas are practicing a kind of idolatry?
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If there are same-sex couples who are married and they start going to church, how should congregations and pastors respond to them?
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Is it biblical to tithe and give to charity if we are in debt?
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My pastor committed adultery. What should I do?
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What does Romans 8 teach about condemnation and justification?
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Episode 849 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Do you think that people who celebrate Christmas are practicing a kind of idolatry?
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If there are same-sex couples who are married and they start going to church, how should congregations and pastors respond to them?
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Is it biblical to tithe and give to charity if we are in debt?
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My pastor committed adultery. What should I do?
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What does Romans 8 teach about condemnation and justification?
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Episode 849 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Do you think that people who celebrate Christmas are practicing a kind of idolatry?
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If there are same-sex couples who are married and they start going to church, how should congregations and pastors respond to them?
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Is it biblical to tithe and give to charity if we are in debt?
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My pastor committed adultery. What should I do?
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What does Romans 8 teach about condemnation and justification?
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Episode 849 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Do you think that people who celebrate Christmas are practicing a kind of idolatry?
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If there are same-sex couples who are married and they start going to church, how should congregations and pastors respond to them?
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Is it biblical to tithe and give to charity if we are in debt?
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My pastor committed adultery. What should I do?
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What does Romans 8 teach about condemnation and justification?
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Episode 849 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Do you think that people who celebrate Christmas are practicing a kind of idolatry?
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If there are same-sex couples who are married and they start going to church, how should congregations and pastors respond to them?
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Is it biblical to tithe and give to charity if we are in debt?
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My pastor committed adultery. What should I do?
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What does Romans 8 teach about condemnation and justification?
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Episode 848 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. In 1 Samuel 28:12, it says that Saul had someone conjure up Samuel's spirit from the dead. Did this actually happen?
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Should I prevent going to yoga and working out in public if it might cause someone to stumble?
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Some folks think that because we shouldn't be afraid of death that we shouldn't mourn when a loved one dies. Is this a biblical response?
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I read the Bible and it doesn't really signify what the promises are exactly and how do we connect God's word with the promises of God?
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Episode 847 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. It seems as though every time I try to get my life together and commit my life to God again, things in my life begin to fall apart. How do I know God's plan in these seasons of life?
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I am trying to wrap my mind around the views about the millennial kingdom and Satan's rebellion during these times. Can you help make sense of these things?
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If angels are made perfect, why was Satan thrown out of heaven?
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Why do Christians need things like creeds and confessions when we have the Bible?
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Episode 846 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How do you reconcile the Christus Victor and Substitutionary Atonement views?
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I've heard that when helping to hold believers accountable, or help others heal and walk through personal struggles, we should be "calling in" as opposed to "calling out." What are some biblical examples for us to model this type of support after and do you have any practical advice for this in the life of the church?
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On a previous episode, a woman called in asking how to honor her mother who seemed abusive. In Matthew 12:50 it seems as though the people in the church are our spiritual mothers and fathers. Are we also to honor them in the same way the 5th commandment tells us to honor our biological parents?
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In Genesis 15:9, Abraham is told to cut and divide animals in the covenant the Lord makes with him. Why was the covenant made this way?
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If God is a spirit, how are we made in his likeness if we are made out of flesh?
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Episode 845 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. I want to exercise through yoga but I know that some people think any practice of yoga is an act of worship to other gods. What do you think?
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I feel completely condemned and that God has given up on me. What should I do, how do I know that I have surrendered my life to the Lord?
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I know that in the Psalms it says that we should give thanks to the Lord, and I know that this isn’t just good advice, but I often feel uncomfortable giving thanks in prayer because I honestly don’t feel very thankful. Is this a form of paying lip service and going through the motions or should we practice giving thanks even if we don’t feel like it?
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Is Jeremiah 29:11 only a promise to the nation of Israel or does it apply to us as well?
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Episode 844 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. If Adam and Eve sinned by eating the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge and Good and Evil, is it a sin to pray about knowledge, to gain knowledge? I know there is a difference between knowledge and wisdom.
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The church I grew up in was extremely aggressive in the way it talked about judgment and the truth of the Bible as opposed to the ways of the world. I left the church for a time mainly because of this but am plugged into a church now and the teaching is very different. They still teach the Bible but things just aren’t as strict or demanding. I’m just wondering which form of Christianity is true, and do you have to be aggressive towards the world in order to prove that you are really a Christian?
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My son is asking me if God created evil and if he used it for his own purposes?
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What does the Bible say about conspiracy theories?
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How can I bring someone to God who is afraid of him without pushing them away?
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My son is incredibly smart and while he agrees that there is a God, he is having a hard time figuring out Jesus. How do I share the truth of the gospel with him when he seems too smart for his own good?
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Episode 843 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What is your opinion on in-person seminary vs. online? What is a good reason for a seminary student to move to campus rather than go online, is the time with the professors and classmates worth it?
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My 18yo son studies a lot, and he is adamant about not doing Thanksgiving this year. He says, “how can you be a Christian and be thankful that these people slaughtered so many Native Americans?”
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How can I share Jesus with my friend who is interested but also skeptical about Christianity?
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How can I overcome my sinful nature?
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The Gospel of John includes the account of Lazarus being raised from the dead, why don’t the other Gospel account include this?
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Episode 842 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. My coworker listens to demonic heavy metal music, to the extent that the bands are encouraging listeners to go to hell and embrace it. He said that he accepts and is content with the fact that he is going to hell. How would you recommend talking to this guy?
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How important is worship in service? I live in NYC & finding a church sound in doctrine is quite a feat. I found a church with great reaching, but the worship is dreadful. I am convinced the singer’s voice is a joy only to the Lord. I am visiting and trying to determine if I want to become a member of this fellowship, but the singer’s screeching both depresses and aggravates me. Should I look elsewhere for fellowship, time my arrival for right before the preaching begins, or wear earplugs during the singing?
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If Jesus is in heaven at the right hand of the Father, what work is he doing for us now?
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Is Melchizedek a prefiguration of Christ?
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Did God create the serpent in the God?
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Can Christians be pro-choice?
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Episode 841 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. I’ve heard that the Bible says that the rapture would come soon, but why hasn’t it happened yet?
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If one of the 10 commandments is to not murder, how do we reconcile this with those in the military, and what is the difference, as Christians, in how we apply this commandment?
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How can we apply 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 in our lives? “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
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Is the “sinner’s prayer” biblical?
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My daughter is 11 years old and she has a good relationship with her dad who doesn’t live with us. He has told her he doesn’t believe in God and many of my daughter’s friends at school are also non-believers. She has expressed to me that she would like to be a Christian and enjoys reading her bible and I want to help nurture her relationship with God. I just wondered if you have any words of wisdom for me on this particular subject?
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Can I disagree with some of the Bible and still consider myself a Christian?
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Episode 840 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Someone on the show recently asked about receiving signs from God. Gideon asked for signs to prove God’s will, was he wrong to do this? If not, should we still do this in the Christian life?
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If the Garden of Eden was perfect, why was there something that could cause sin in the garden?
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If I disagree with some of the theology that is taught in my church, should I look for a new place to worship?
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How do you explain the trinity to muslims?
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How should we understand the reference to angels in 1 Corinthians 11:10?
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Episode 839 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How do I share with friends and family that they should find their answers for help in the Bible instead of tarot cards, crystals, and astrology?
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Why did God give us free will if we keep on sinning, and why do we sin all the time even though Jesus died on the cross to prevent sin?
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Is Lucifer actually the devil’s name?
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I need help understanding God’s providence and sovereignty. As a family we have experienced a great deal of grief. Five years ago our young adult niece died in an accident. A few days ago her brother died. All of us are broken-hearted. I am wrestling, particularly for my niece and nephew’s mother. Please share any thoughts that might help us.
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Will people in other religions who are sincere and devout going to be in heaven?
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Episode 838 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is the baptism of the Holy Spirit different than being filled with the Holy Spirit?
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If God chooses political leaders, why does he choose leaders that also do evil? And should we obey them?
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How do I honor a dishonorable parent, is it wrong to put up boundaries?
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How can I help others see the truth of Christianity in relation to other religions?
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I believe Jesus is the Son of God. My question is: did God, the Father, create Jesus, the Son, or has the Son always existed forever in eternity past? When we think of parents and children, the parents existed first.
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Episode 837 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. I am following up on what you said about “not forsaking the assembly” in Hebrews 10. I want to go to church, but what if you are crippled and can’t get to a church on your own and no one seems to want anything to do with you? I love the Lord but I have no one who wants to pick me up and take me to church.
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I would like to ask a question about some of the recent statements by Owen Strachan on the trinity. He says that the Son if Eternally Subordinate to the Father, not just submissive to the Father in his earthly ministry. What do you think?
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How do I parent my adult children while respecting their boundaries?
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Why should we bother praying if God is sovereign over everything?
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I notice that people who practice witchcraft or play with ouija boards seem to get answers to their questions almost immediately. But when I pray, it seems as though I don’t get answers by God until months, sometimes years later. Why is that?
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Episode 836 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. I have been going to a non-denominational church but I was raised as a Roman Catholic. I am struggling between idolizing Jesus and Mary and on the other hand just being devoted to the Word. What should I do?
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I am a single woman who has never been married but I have always longed to be married. I love the Lord with all my heart. I am going to be 63 in a couple weeks, is it wrong that I am not content in my singleness? As I get older this desire is only growing.
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Does Galatians 2:20 refer to baptism, or something more spiritual?
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In what ways can a congregation support their pastor, particularly in these times that we are currently living in?
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In a previous episode Adriel said that there is no indication in the Bible that Satan hears us. But in Acts 16:18, Paul spoke to the slave girl who was possessed by an evil spirit and Paul commanded that spirit to leave and it departed. And in Mark 16, Jesus said that he has given us authority to cast out demons in the name of Jesus Christ. Christians do have an authority to cast out demons, so we can speak to the devil to cast him, right?
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Luke knew that crucifixion was a Roman form of execution by placing someone on a cross. So why would Luke refer to it as Jesus being hung on a tree in Acts 5:30; 10:39?
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Episode 835 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Do Christians still need to keep Old Testament laws like eating kosher and keeping the Sabbath?
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What’s the difference between social justice and biblical justice? It seems these are being intertwined and social justice is replacing biblical justice. Are there any good resources out there that speak to the differences of these things?
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Will Jesus literally return from “the east” as it says in Revelation 7?
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Does John 15:13 apply to veterans?
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Are Christians required to keep a sabbath on some day during the week?
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Episode 834 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What do you think of house churches?
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2 Corinthians 10:5, the verse that says we must take our thoughts “captive to obedience to Christ,” seems to often be taken out of context. Why is that?
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I tend to avoid confrontation—is this counter to such a thing as biblical manhood?
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What is evangelism in its most simple form?
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What is the difference between soul and spirit mentioned in 1 Thessalonias 5:23?
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6. How should we explain the doctrine of the Trinity in light of monotheism? How should we respond to a non-Christian who claims that Christians believe in three gods?
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Ordinary: Sustainable Faith in a Radical, Restless Worldby Dr. Michael Horton
Episode 833 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it ok for married Christians to decide not to have kids?
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Is a Christian who attends Sunday service faithfully but does not attend midweek small groups or other church activities throughout the week considered “forsaking the fellowship of the saints”? As a business owner, my business requires a lot of my time and members from our church are telling my wife and I that we are forsaking the fellowship of the saints because we do not attend other church activities outside of Sunday morning Bible study and the main service. Their position seems very legalistic to me. Could you bring clarity to the situation for me?
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What does 2 Thessalonias 2:11 mean?
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Is it too late to be saved on our deathbed?
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How should you respond when someone says that they’ve forgiven you but continue to bring up past sins again and again?
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Could you please unpack Mathew 13:38-39? Are the people mentioned here the Sons of Perdition?
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Episode 832 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What does it mean that God is not the author of sin?
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I believe I saw a vision of Jesus walking with my minister one day as my minister was taking his dogs for a walk. I think about this every day and was wondering if it was possible, and if it is, why did I get to see Christ when the minister didn’t?
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Is the Sabbath on Sunday or Saturday? I’ve seen so much from Seventh-Day Adventists that say I’m doomed if I worship on Sunday. I don’t know why I’m so uncertain about this but it’s weighing heavily on my heart.
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I have a family member who keeps talking about how the earth is not a globe but is flat. He makes a lot of convincing arguments for this. Is there anywhere in Scripture where it talks about the earth being a globe or being flat?
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When you have younger kids, there are some things in the Bible that are tricky to talk about with them. The Song of Solomon is specifically difficult to talk about with them. Should we avoid talking about this until they are older?
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Episode 831 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. With my kids getting older, I know I am responsible as a parent to teach them about the Christian Life and to raise them in the Lord and teach them how to pray. But it now is starting to feel somewhat daunting because I have always struggled with prayer myself. Any advice on how to pray and teach my kids?
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If we are predestined, why do we still have to be “delivered out of the domain of darkness” as it says in Colossians 1:13?
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Why is it so important for people who are suffering to know the deep things about God and his Word?
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Episode 830 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Do you have to speak in tongues to truly be a Christian?
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I am a new Christian and my husband isn't. How can I get him to see that I'm trying to serve and live for Christ rather than putting on a show? The church has become a family to me, which is why I volunteer to truly help, not to put on a fake face. My husband and I are now unequally yoked and are really struggling in our relationship. Any advice?
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If the Bible teaches that the office of pastor is for qualified men, when and how should women teach the Bible?
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My husband is my best friend, but I do have other friends that are male and I was wondering if that was appropriate. I do wonder if it is truly platonic, on my end I know it is, but I wonder what the Bible has to say about this. Thank you.
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Am I my pastor’s disciple or am I Jesus’s disciple?
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Episode 829 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Can people commune with Satan and demons?
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How do I know if I am breaking the 2nd commandment?
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The word sacrament means mystery and in Ephesians Paul calls marriage a mystery—is this the same word used in each instance?
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Is it ok for Christians to visit mediums?
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As a Christian, we know we should have assurance, but if I feel like I have assurance of salvation, how do I know that I am not deceiving myself?
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Can we see the Lord physically today?
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Episode 828 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How do you know if you have ever blasphemed God? And if you have, can you ask for forgiveness?
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I was raised in a Christian household. After going to college, I lost my religion because of problems with the way that “Christians” were acting around me and the lack of love they showed others. I have now started to reintroduce Christianity into my life, in a new light that some people would consider Progressive and Liberal, for instance, I am Pro-Choice, LGBTQ+ rights, etc. I really just believe it’s all about loving one another no matter what and protecting others’ rights to be happy. Is this actually Christianity the way the Bible states or should I try to find a religion that better suits my beliefs?
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Are there any examples in the Bible of someone losing their salvation?
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Why should people wait until after marriage to have sex?
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Episode 827 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. I would like to know what you believe about what happens to us after we die. It is my understanding that our bodies are buried and then our souls are asleep until Christ comes again.
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Does God exist outside of space and time?
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What is the Abrahamic covenant mentioned in Genesis 17? What aspect of the Abrahamic covenant is everlasting? Why don’t Christians practice circumcision if the Abrahamic covenant is everlasting? Is it because the Hebrew word for ‘everlasting’ can mean ‘long time’ rather than ‘forever’? Or is there another reason?
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I am having a difficult time living with my elderly mother. She is very cruel and this makes it hard for me to obey the 5th commandment. What should I do?
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What are the parts of a human person? Can you expound upon the differences between body, soul, and spirit?
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Is the Lord’s Supper simply a remembrance of what Christ has accomplished or is it efficacious in some way that aids in our sanctification?
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Episode 826 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. I found out that someone died in the home I live in. I know that “he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world,” but sometimes I get nervous. Should I be concerned about this?
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Our church hosts a Halloween trunk or treat. As a Christian, how should I respond as I don’t believe we should celebrate a man-made holiday associated with such an occasion?
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When churches host fall festivals, are they just compromising?
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My pastor is encouraging the church to show up on Sunday wearing Halloween costumes. Don’t you think that this crosses the line, isn’t church supposed to be sacred?
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I work on Sundays. Is it ok to worship on a different day of the week?
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Episode 824 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Should I listen to family and friends vent about other people in their life, or should I correct them when it broaches on gossiping?
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What does in mean in Philippians 2 that Jesus “emptied himself,” when he became man did he stop being God?
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Can Christians use curse words when they speak?
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What are the different views of the millennium?
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If Jesus is God, why did he pray to the Father?
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Do people who “practice witchcraft” have real powers?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Must all Christians hold to the teaching of eternal conscious punishment, or can they hold to annihilationism?
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In the Old Testament, there are people who never knew the law like the Mayans. They also never had a chance to come to Christ. Even if they were good people, because they never knew Christ, are they destined for hell?
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If a Christian tells me they speak in tongues, how should I respond if I don’t believe tongues are for today?
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Is heaven just like the Garden of Eden?
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Why are churches so divided?
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Questions in this Episode 1. In Psalm 51, David pleads, “remove not your Spirit from me.” Was he worried about losing his salvation?
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Why is it a problem to go to multiple churches? I go to one particular church on Sunday but I also do Bible studies from other churches and occasionally visit others as well. I am also still involved with online groups from churches I have been a member of in the past. Aren’t we all one big family?
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Where in the Bible does it address transgenderism?
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Do Mormons worship the same Jesus as Christians?
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Episode 822 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is baptism of the Holy Spirit biblical? Is it different from being baptized? I am getting mixed messages from different people and am not sure what to believe.
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Should my local church sponsor my Bible study?
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Is it possible to seek reconciliation with my daughter even after I have done 19 years of damage?
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Did Jesus die for my physical and spiritual healing?
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Are the Jews today still God’s chosen people?
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Episode 821 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How should we understand “Lady Wisdom” in Proverbs 8?
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What do you think of cryptocurrency?
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I am calling because I want to know the difference between Catholics and Christians are. Both of my parents are Catholic. Not sure how I would identify myself.
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What does it mean to be the “salt of the earth”?
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A pastor is telling me that I need to be able to speak in tongues in order to be saved. Is this true?
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Can the devil hear our thoughts?
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Episode 820 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Should we practice church covenants and promise things to God before we take communion?
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How do we as Christians get back on the path toward Jesus if we stray away?
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What does mean to “take up my cross”?
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Fellowship or doctrine: what’s more important in a church?
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After reading Hebrews 6, I feel as though God is done with me. How do I know if I am a Christian anymore?
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Episode 819 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How should Christians think about profanity?
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I have been listening to you and get mad sometimes at some of your answers. When you talk about the “elect,” you refer to everyone as if they are all saved. I have heard you say that God loves everybody—God does not. God is mad at the wicked. Isn’t it right that only a remnant will be saved?
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Should couples tithe together or individually?
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Did Saul lose his salvation?
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A Rector visits my workplace and I found out that he does not believe in the rapture. What do you think about the rapture?
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Episode 818 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Can you provide me some scriptures to reflect on to help me get through the days where I have to deal with those who seem to intentionally want to harm me? How do I turn the other cheek and accept their shortcomings?
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In 1 Kings 10, why aren’t the answers to questions of the Queen of Sheba recorded?
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Where in the Bible does it say that Adam repented and had eternal life?
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Does the Great White Throne judgment signify that mankind will be judged twice?
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Was the event in 2 Chronicles 26:16-21 a judgment or a correction?
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If God’s people and church are one, why are there so many denominations? And will all of these churches be united one day?
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Episode 817 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Our middle-schooler was going to our church’s youth group until I found out that the entire group time is only spent playing games and entertaining. I expressed my concern to the youth pastor that I wished they would talk about spiritual things as well and he encouraged me to have our child go to a different church’s group instead: my questions is, should we as a family split our time between various church events or should we be all-in and invested in one church?
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Where can I go in Scripture to find out about adultery? My wife is repenting for committing adultery 35 years ago near the beginning of our marriage.
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In Matthew 28, Jesus commissions the apostles to baptize in the triune name; in the book of Acts, we see the apostles baptizing only in Jesus’s name. Why is that?
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Is tithing required today?
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Is infant baptism legitimate, or should baptism only be administered to those who make a credible profession of faith?
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Episode 816 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Are people with mental disabilities still able to understand the gospel in some way?
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Before I came to the faith I was living with someone, we are still dating but we are not living together any longer, but we plan to be married. However, he is not a Christian, but he is open to Christianity. We are even attending a Bible study together. Is it ok to pursue marrying this man if he is open to Christianity but is not a Christian yet?
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How do I lovingly admonish friends who are living in sin?
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Should churches be promoting progressive social agendas?
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Questions in this Episode 1. You have said that the Trinity was not torn apart at the cross, but how is this possible when Jesus cried out, “My God, My God why have you forsaken me?”
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How do you feel about taking a religious exemption for the Covid vaccine?
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Why don’t the Jewish people still offer animal sacrifices?
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In Revelation 21, it says that in the New Jerusalem there will be no more death, but in Isaiah 65 it alludes to the idea that there may still be death in the New Creation. Can you explain this?
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How do I defend my theological positions when talking to Seventh-Day Adventists?
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I was reading 2 Kings and in chapter 2:23-25 there is the strange incident of Elisha cursing a group of boys and 2 bears killing them. I do not know how I could explain this if someone asked me about this disturbing incident. It seems very random and cruel to punish the boys for calling him “bald-head”?
Please can you help me understand it?
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Episode 814 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What do I do when I don’t feel saved?
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My friend is saying that you have to believe in election and predestination to be a true Christian. What do you say to that?
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In Leviticus 16, the sacrifice of the scapegoat is mentioned. God commands the Israelites to send the scapegoat out to “Azazel.” All of the research I have done makes it seem like Azazel is a demonic spirit. If that’s right, why did God command Israel to make a sacrifice to Azazel?
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Were any of the people in the flood believers, and if so, what happened to them?
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Episode 813 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How do I know that God hears and answers my prayers?
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I have been an alcoholic and struggled with addiction nearly all of my life. Can I still be a Christian if I struggle with this? What do I do?
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Did Pharaoh’s magicians perform actual signs and wonders, or were they allusions?
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If my family member is an addict, what should I do? How should I counsel people in these situations?
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Jesus often uses the phrase “outer darkness, where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth.” Is he referencing Hell in each of these cases?
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Episode 812 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. My boyfriend asked me, “what is the proof that you know that you have the Holy Spirit”? My answer was that you have a helper that equips you to interpret the Bible. But I am not 100% sure about this. Is there a better way to know if you have the Holy Spirit?
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With Halloween approaching, what does the Bible say about Halloween and how a person should handle their little ones around such an occasion?
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I have heard people say that the Mark of the Beast is spiritual, not physical. If that’s the case, how could it be used for buying or selling, as Revelation says, if it is not physical?
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Do saints in heaven see what is going down on earth?
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I wanted to know, is it possible for someone to separate after they’ve been together for so long because they don’t agree with the other person’s views on Christianity? Should I be with someone who is more godly?
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Episode 812 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. When we die are we conscious that we are in heaven, or are we unconscious until the resurrection?
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Is being slain in the spirit biblical?
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My mom is a Roman Catholic and has been trying to follow every prescription of that tradition. I am curious what your take on this is. I am sure she is saved. But what do you think of someone following these practices who is trying to get into heaven?
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My son is an adult who is living at home and he sometimes stays the night at his girlfriend's house. We don't want to create a rift in our relationship with him, or have him think we're overstepping our bounds as parents, but what should we do in this situation?
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Do the Desert Mothers and Fathers have any place in our Protestant theology? I have heard them spoken of recently by Catholics and evangelicals.
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Can God not go where he is not invited?
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Episode 810 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it a sin to get the COVID vaccine?
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I was listening to a recent program where you spoke about Mormonism. By the grace of God I have been brought out of that religion and now believe in the true gospel and am thriving in a new church. Most of my family are devout Mormons. What verses and biblical passages have been most important to you when witnessing to Mormons?
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I was reading Ecclesiastes and I’m troubled at how it depicts life. It almost seems to contradict the other parts of the Bible when it talks about so many things being vain and meaningless. Why is it in the Bible?
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Is the command for wives to submit to husbands, is that a domineering command? And what does it mean when conflict arises and you both disagree about something?
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I heard a teacher on the internet that I listen to and respect say that our names were written down in the Lamb's Book of Life from the beginning of time. He was saying that all we have to do is humbly come to Jesus and accept that gift. I do believe we have to go to Jesus for Salvation, but I thought it was at that point our names were written down. What do you think?
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Episode 809 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. In the Apostle’s creed, it refers to Jesus as descending into hell. Is this a reference of him being separated from God? Or is it something else?
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Where in the Old Testament did God command Israelites to divorce their wives, and how is that command reconciled with God hating divorce as mentioned in Malachi 2:16
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Does the biblical command for baptism require literal water, or is it spiritual?
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Does leaving a common-law “marriage” qualify as a divorce?
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Do people in the Old Testament go to hell? Like Ananias and Safari? Or do they go to Hades and have opportunity to believe in Christ the Messiah?
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Episode 808 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What does Revelation 5:6 mean?
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What is true faith, how do you know if you are a fan or a follower of Jesus?
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In Matthew 14, what is the significance John the Baptist and his interaction with Herod?
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How should we pray and minister to those who are near death?
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Do Christians help to usher in Christ’s return?
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Episode 807 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. My family member was in the Freemasons. Is this secret society incompatible with Christianity?
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In 2 Timothy 2 and Titus 3:9, Paul address quarrelling in the church. When we are fellowshiping with people of different theological views, for instance someone who venerates and worships Mary, is this a matter of salvation? The Bible also speaks of not arguing over lesser matters. Is this like those lesser cases of ideas?
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Why don’t pastors today focus on the Jewish origins of Jesus?
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Where does Jesus say that faith is required in him for salvation?
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If you don’t practice the gift of tongues, do you think that those who have the gift of tongues are in error?
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In a “government of the people, by the people and for the people” what guilt attaches to the people for the sins of the government?
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Episode 806 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Can the Holy Spirit leave us?
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Did those who were in the flood in Genesis have a chance to repent?
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Why aren’t churches preaching the true gospel of Paul and instead are preaching things from the other apostles?
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What is your position on open or closed communion?
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Should we bother tithing to churches that are large and wealthy?
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Episode 805 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Don’t we all have our own type of theology? Why is theology spoken of as one person’s view on the Bible?
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The Bible says that we won’t be given in marriage in heaven, but Christ has his bride, the church, in heaven. How is this not contradictory?
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What should we do if we sense that our pastor has Covert Narcissist Personality Disorder? We’re concerned for him and his young family, but we have several members leaving our church and refusing to serve on committees and council with him.
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Why aren’t churches today keeping the sabbath on Saturday anymore?
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What is “The Great Delusion” mentioned in 2 Thessalonians?
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In 2 Chronicles 7 it says that God will heal his people’s land if they seek his face. However, in Daniel and Revelation it speaks about devastating things that must happen in order for prophecy to be fulfilled. How do we reconcile these ideas?
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Episode 804 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What is the significance of the dove in Noah’s ark?
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I am really sick of your theological nonsense. You’re supposed to be preaching God’s word. All I hear is a bunch of garbage about theology but you don’t ever speak God’s word on the radio.
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Should we talk about different views of the creation days when we are trying to evangelize? Or should we just share the gospel?
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Was the Garden of Eden on earth, and can we find it today?
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What does 2:3-8 mean when it says that a thousand years is as a day to God?
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How can I lovingly abstain from a family member’s same-sex wedding?
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Episode 803 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What does Paul means in Romans 12 when he talks about our bodies being a “holy” and “living” sacrifice?
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I was reminded that in the Old Testament that God said that he will curse Israel with rulers who are like children. I wondered where this was, because I think we are living it.
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If someone acknowledges that Christ rose from the dead, does that mean that they are truly a Christian?
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Is sickness a sign that God is displeased with me?
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How can a prodigal feel reconnected with God?
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Episode 802 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. In Ezekiel 47:12, it makes it seem that we will need healing in the New Creation. What does this mean?
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We had a mass shooting a couple of days ago at a Kroger in Tennessee. My oldest son was walking in right in front of the shooter and had no idea he was coming in behind him. By God’s grace he wasn’t shot first, but the man next to him was. My son is not a born again Christian yet. He knows everything mentally but he just hasn’t accepted Jesus yet. My question and request is for everyone listening to pray for him, that he is convicted on the HS doesn’t quit pestering him until he is saved. And also if you have any suggestions how to help him, not only with his counseling, but so that he will beloved in the next few days? Thanks so much I really appreciate you and your show.
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Why did God “send” an evil spirit in 1 Samuel 16:14?
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Matthew 6:14-15 makes it seem like our forgiveness is dependent upon us forgiving others. Is that the case?
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I’m working my way through Leviticus chapter 16 and I’m wondering how to reconcile the commandment to abstain from eating blood with the similar restraint shown in Acts chapter 15? Should Christians refrain from eating blood in their food?
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Questions in this Episode 1. What does Mormonism teach about Jesus and his identity?
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How should a Christian think about and respond to preferred pronouns?
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Is it sinful for a parent to allow their teenager’s boyfriend or girlfriend live with them if their home situation is unhealthy?
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How do I avoid becoming apart of a false church?
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Episode 800 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. My daughter was born in the 1980s and she died when she was only 7 weeks old. In heaven, is she still be a baby or is she in her thirties now?
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What does 1 Corinthians 1:18 mean when it says that God’s word is “foolishness” to unbelievers?
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1 Thessalonians 4:16 talks about the voice of the archangel. Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that Jesus is Michael the archangel. Is that right?
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Do babies in the womb have a soul?
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Did the second coming of Christ already happen?
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What is the Great Delusion in 2 Thessalonians 2?
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I know Jesus is sinless. But please help me understand his being angry yet not sinning. I.e., the cleansing of the temple.
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Questions in this Episode 1. My question is about your previous statements about the once and for all sacrifice in Hebrews 10. Did you mean that you cannot ask for forgiveness after you have received the knowledge of Jesus Christ?
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I am struggling consistently following God and praying and reading my Bible. What should I do?
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In Genesis 3:17, it says that, “the ground is cursed because of you.” What does that and the rest of this passage mean? Is this the reason we have to work our entire lives?
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Should we refrain from working and do any kind of recreational activities on the Sabbath?
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Episode 797 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. I used to look forward to the second coming of Christ, but now, with all of the doomsday discourse I hear, I am finding myself being fearful. How can we better talk about the end times?
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Why would God allow Lot to offer up his two daughters to the crowd in Sodom and Gomorrah to be assaulted? Why didn’t God also judge him?
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What does it mean to “work out our salvation with fear and trembling”?
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How can I witness to my non-believing and atheist friends?
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Is preterism biblical?
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Does the Holy Spirit give contradictory advice?
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Episode 796 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. I have a friend who says that they're a Christian, but that they also are practicing witch? Can Christians practice witchcraft?
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My friends have deconstructed their faith and have walked away from God because they believe that if God was truly love, then everyone would be in heaven. What can. I say to them?
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I happened to catch a prior broadcast where a question about baptism came up. This was a great opportunity to take the focus off of baptism, as there are many Catholics and non-catholics that think you need to be baptized in order to be saved, or that some sort of grace is attained through the act of baptism. Unfortunately, I think Pastor Sanchez muddied the waters at best. Salvation is by grace alone through faith alone. No acts are required, including baptism. There is no storehouse of grace that we gain access to through sacraments. Nor does baptism draw us closer to the Lord. I pray you get an opportunity to clarify this on air.
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I know that Jesus and the Father are co-equal, but in some Bible passages it seems like Jesus is subordinate to the Father. How do we make sense of these?
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Questions in this Episode 1. How can God be good if he also created sin?
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Do the Old Testament laws regarding remarriage apply to Gentiles in the church today?
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Was the biblical canon decided at the Council of Nicaea?
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When you say that you don’t believe in the rapture, what resources do you have to support that view?
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I was taught growing up that God only hears our prayers if we are clothed while we pray them. Can we really not pray in the shower?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is the church under the curse that Paul mentions in Galatians 1?
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Does 3 John 1:2 teach that God will prosper our health and finances? There are different translation that make it seem like this is something we should expect from God.
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Are the Sons of God in Genesis 6 spiritual beings or are they descendants of Seth?
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How can I minister to my secular friend who is bitter at God because his two children died. How can I help him?
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I know the Bible says we are not to eat meat sacrificed to idols. And I think that these vaccines are filled with stem cells. How do Christians feel about this?
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Episode 794 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. My friend is a full preterist and he was saying that Christ actually came back in 70 AD and all of the prophecies in Matthew 24 and Revelation have all been fulfilled. How do I answer him?
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What is the significance of the robed man in Mark 14?
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This might be childish question, but do we really have guardian angels, and if we do are they family members or friends that have passed on?
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Are Gospel tracts biblical?
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You said that the church will go through the tribulation? If that is your feeling, why would Christ do that to his bride? I find it hard to believe he would be his church through the judgments of the tribulation.
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Is the church downplaying the power of the Holy Spirit?
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Episode 793 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What does Matthew 10:22 mean where Jesus says, “you will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved”?
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I saw a meme on Facebook about abortion, and there is a lot of controversy right now about the new new anti-abortion laws in Texas. This meme said that because God gave up his only begotten Son that he is pro-choice. That really upset me cause I know it’s not true. What are some scriptures you can point me to to show that this is not accurate?
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Do the means of burial matter for a Christian?
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My fiance died a few weeks ago and I am struggling with grief. Is there a healthy way to grieve?
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How do I trust God with the salvation of my children who are not walking in faith right now?
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In 1 Corinthians 14:33, it says, “For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.” And in Genesis 11:7, it says, “Come, let us go down and confuse their language, that they may not understand one another’s speech.” I wanted to know the difference between the word “confuse” and how it is being used in these passage.
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Episode 792 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What does Hebrews 10:26 mean? Does it mean that we can resist God and he lets us have our way?
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I’m just struggling with the parts of the Old Testament where it’s said God is talking directly to someone and there are no eye witnesses. And God tells us not to be jealous, but then tells Moses that he’s a jealous God. Jesus is so loving but God seems so harsh. I still believe in God and Jesus, but I need to figure out a way to reconcile my faith in the Old Testament scripture.
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What will prevent people from sinning in the new creation?
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Who decided which books are in the Bible?
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How do I continue to love a difficult or “toxic” family member?
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Episode 791 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Did God command genocide in the Old Testament?
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My brother-in-law says he believes it’s unfair that all the people who died before Jesus was born didn’t have a chance for salvation. I know there are old testament people who are in heaven but I don’t know how to answer him.
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Is Jesus the true passover lamb?
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What does 1 Corinthians 7:39 mean when it talks about remarriage?
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Is the makeup of man a dualism of body and soul? Or are the body and soul one and the same? I ask this question because I would like to know how best to help my dad who has various mental illnesses diagnosed by his doctor (he has PTSD, bipolar disorder, and OCD). Should my dad take just take medication or does he need to repent, or both? What is the relationship between his body or mind and his spiritual side?
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What happens to the souls of unbelievers immediately after death?
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Episode 790 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What is the rapture?
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The Bible says that if people remarry that it’s adultery, but the church seems to welcome remarried couples all of the time as if it’s not a big deal. But the church would never welcome a homosexual couple. Isn’t that hypocritical? My best friend is gay and I am not sure he would ever be welcome in a church. What is a gay person’s place in the church community?
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Galatians 5 speaks of the Fruit of the Spirit, but I see unbelievers also display some of these fruits in some way. So what separates a Christian and an unbeliever when they can both exhibit this kind of behavior?
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I don’t want to judge others for speaking in tongues, but what is your view on this spiritual gift?
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What does Jesus mean in John 6 when he says we must eat his body and drink his blood?
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Episode 789 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. When Christ was tempted, it says that he was “led up to the high place.” Was he physically taken to a high place to look at the kingdoms of the world?
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In 2 Peter 2:4, he talks about fallen angels being locked up until the final judgment. What does Peter mean by that?
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Why are teachings about the rapture and the end times so confusing?
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In my Bible study someone brought up the idea of Calvinism and predestination. What do you think of these things?
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Over the past 18 months I went through an extreme amount of physical and emotional pain. So much so that when I read about the sufferings of Christ I think that I suffered worse than he did. I know this isn’t right and could be a demonic attack. But it is really frustrating my connection with God. Could you talk about Christ’s suffering and help remind me of how insignificant my suffering is in comparison?
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Questions in this Episode 1. I was reading my Bible and I am wondering why the books are not listed in alphabetical order. Why are the books ordered the way they are, because they’re not easy to find?
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My mother was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness and doesn’t have much time to live. She is very close to my young son. We have never experienced anything like this before, I am not sure how to even tell him that Nana will not be with us anymore. What should I say or do?
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To what extent do I have to forgive someone?
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My husband left me and remarried. If I get remarried am I committing adultery?
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Should I leave a church if it only talks about politics instead of the gospel?
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My wife has a hard time believing that the Bible is God’s word. I’m always hearing that the Bible is the Word of God, but I know that the Bible was also written by man. How do I make sense of these two points?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Are the days in Genesis 1 literal 24-hour days?
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What are the “skins” given to Adam and Eve in Genesis 3?
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My daughter’s wedding is being officiated by a gay man. I am struggling with this and think I may not be able to attend the wedding. What should I do?
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What is the best way to correct your pastor when he is not expounding a passage correctly?
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How do you reconcile Proverbs 16:7 and 2 Timothy 3?
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Questions in this Episode 1. A family member is really into Q’Anon and conspiracy theories. I tried to tell her the truth but she’s very combative, so I chose not to continue responding, even though she is mixing a lot of these theories and ideas with Scripture and even the identity of Jesus and his mission. Should I just delete these kinds of people from my social media feeds even though they are my family members?
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How do we deal with family members who are emotionally abusive?
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There is a lot of division and disagreement over issues like masks and vaccines, but very little of it has to do with the Bible and doctrines. Why is the church so caught up in these kinds of things?
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Questions in this Episode 1. I agree with 1 Timothy 3 where Paul says women should refrain from being elders and pastors in the church, but I am wondering if this means women should also avoid going to seminary?
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In 1 Timothy 2:15, Paul says, “Yet she will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith and love and holiness, with self-control.” Surely women aren’t saved this way, what does Paul mean here?
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My church is going through Luke. And this past week the passage on Luke 5:39 really stumped me. What does the new wine and old wine and new garments and old garments represent?
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Are Christians required to speak in tongues?
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In my city, some people are saying that they are the “true Israelites” and they are condemning other ethnic groups. My question is, is the church the true spiritual Israel?
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Follow up about speaking in tongues: my friend who is a preacher says that the original greek in John 3 teaches that the baptism of the Holy Spirit means that we have to speak in tongues. How would you respond to that?
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Questions in this Episode 1. I have a very difficult time accepting God’s forgiveness. How do I do this?
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Do you think people on the earth who get raptured are going to be put on the new earth, and do you think that they’ll be responsible for repopulating the new earth?
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Why should we even evangelize if God has already chosen who will be saved?
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Should we only rely on God to heal us or should we pursue healing through other means?
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What should Christians do in retirement?
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Should Christians refrain from taking CBD oil?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Psalm 139 says I am “wonderfully and fearfully made.” What does it mean when it says, “fearfully made”?
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Which parts of evolutionary theories are compatible with Christianity?
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Why would God kill his own son? If he is all powerful, why would he kill his own son? I don’t understand that.
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My ex-wife and I plan to be remarried but we are also currently living together. Are we sinning by doing this?
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When did B.C. switch to A.D. and what do they mean?
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What does the Bible say about profanity and cursing?
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Has the church replaced Israel?
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Questions in this Episode 1. I have been baptized, but my church still says I have not received the Holy Spirit because I have not spoken in tongues. I am confused about if I need two baptisms or if I don’t need the Holy Spirit to get into heaven?
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Should we pray to Jesus or should we pray to God the Father, as we are taught to in the Lord’s Prayer?
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In Psalm 37:11, it says the meek will inherit the earth. Can you help me understand what this means? Is it talking about when Jesus comes back? And does meek mean “submissive”?
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I don’t believe that Revelation should be in the biblical canon. It seems as though John of Patmos is like Joseph Smith, where he went away by himself and had wild visions that Jesus doesn’t mention in the Gospels. What do you think?
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My husband prays the rosary but I don’t see this practice in the Bible. Is it biblical?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Ephesians 2 says that the prophets and apostles were the foundation of the church. If these offices are just for the foundation of the church how does prophecy operate today?
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I am wondering if we connect with God through the church or within yourself. Do you have to go to church to get that or does it only depend on your personal relationship with God?
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Since the Bible tells us to submit to our governing authorities, and they’re telling us to get the vaccine, if we don’t get the vaccine are we sinning against God?
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My daughter has a hard time worshipping on Sunday instead of Saturday since the law of God tells us to keep the sabbath on the 7th day of the week. How should we think about this?
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Between now and the resurrection, what happens to our bodies when we die?
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Why does the bible use symbolic numbers in scripture? In Mark 5, Jesus heals a woman who had been sick for 12 years. Then he goes on to raise a 12 year old girl from the dead. These constant numbers used in Scripture make doubts creep into my head about the authenticity of the story.
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Some pastors call cremation “sub-Christian,” what do you think?
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Questions in this Episode 1. When we stand before the Lord at the judgment, will all of our iniquities and sin be broadcast for all to see?
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We hear that currently in Afghanistan, Christians could possibly be killed. My question is: In such a situation, what is the Biblical view of attempting to defend oneself? Is it a sin to kill people who are trying to kill you?
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People seem to be afraid about being in “the last days.” Are there any passages you recommend us looking at?
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There are a lot of different religions in the world. From Judaism, Hinduism, Jehovah’s Witness, etc. Because these religions do not recognize Jesus as the Son of God, does that mean their adherents will not be in heaven?
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In Romans 6, it says that Christians are supposed to be “dead to sin.” But I still struggle with habitual sins that I have not been able to completely leave behind. This makes me doubt the assurance of my salvation and wonder if I really am saved.
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Episode 779 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How does someone have a relationship with a spiritual being who you can’t see, touch, or hear? I don’t even know if my prayers get through. People say they hear God but do they really hear him?
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Does a true Christian have to go through the Great White Throne judgment?
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I was raised Catholic and was baptized as an infant. I’m now a Protestant. And was told I can’t be saved until I’m baptized again with a “Christian baptism.” Is that true?
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The person I am in a relationship with is rejecting God because he blames him for letting his mother die. How do I convince him of the truth?
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Is there a difference between the judgment for Christians in 2 Corinthians 5 and Revelation 20?
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Isn’t baptism just a profession of faith?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Psalms 118:8 says it is better to put confidence in the Lord rather than man. I was wondering how you can square this in regards to the Covid vaccine?
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What is the prayer of faith in the book of James?
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I was wondering if Buddhist’s theories could still be divinely inspired. I practiced Buddhism for a long time and it seems like he said a lot of things Jesus said and I’m not sure if he got it from the Bible. That seems doubtful. Do you think some of his writings might be divinely inspired, and if not are they satanically inspired?
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What does Paul mean in Ephesians 5:3 when he says, “But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints”?
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How do we disciple someone with a mental handicap?
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Why did God free the children of Israel only to let them wander in the desert for 40 years and then punish them for complaining? That seems cruel to me.
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Episode 777 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. I have been reading in Romans 12 about spiritual gifts. Paul seems to say that our spiritual gifts are given in accordance with the amount of faith we have. What does that look like in our lives?
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Does God favor men over women? Seems to me that God created Eve as an afterthought in the creation process and that he created a woman to give to Adam like she was just some kind of object to help alleviate Adam’s boredom.
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What does it mean to pick up our cross and follow after God?
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I am wondering what your thoughts are about Christian heavy hardcore and metal music. Psalm 150 says, “everything that has breath, praise the Lord.” Some bands call this aggressive-worship, but some people think it’s the devil’s music because of all the screaming, etc. What do you think?
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In Mark 4:11-12, Jesus says His speaking in parables is so those “outside” may not understand, otherwise they would turn and be forgiven? Why does He say this? Isn’t God’s will that none should perish?
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Did Jesus go to hell after the crucifixion? And were the people in Abraham’s bosom, were they people who were getting a second chance at salvation?
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Was Jesus Michael the archangel and was he made after Satan? I have a friend who is suggesting this but I can’t find it anywhere in the Bible.
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Questions in this Episode 1. What is the significance of the 42 months mentioned in Revelation 11 and 12?
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My husband has a rare disease and it has caused to think about the ethics of donating his organs after his death. Do you think that this is an acceptable practice for Christians to do?
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I am confused about Matthew 5:30 The Bible says that we are saved by grace through faith, not of works, but in this passage it sounds like works because if I don’t stop sinning by lusting after a woman, I’m going to hell—so I have to do things to stop myself going to hell?
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There are some famous pastors who have private jets and mansions. Is there any justification for this, especially with all of the poverty we see in the world and how there are people who have yet hear the gospel?
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Before becoming a Christians I borrowed large sums of money from friends that I have yet to pay back. Can God forgive me?
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Questions in this Episode 1. I believe God walked with me in person and taught and trained me how to be an apostle, taught me the protocols of the temple of my soul, how to enter his presence and what not to do in his presence and so much more. Why are there so few churches who teach that there are still apostles today?
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What does Genesis 1:2 mean?
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When I hear on the news about war, terror, and devastating things happening in other countries, where people are being slaughtered by terrorists, it sometimes leads me to think about the Old Testament passages where God ordered Israel to take over the land and sometimes kill the people who lived there, both men, women and children. I have a hard time seeing that this killing of, especially children, was something that God was behind. Could you help me understand this more?
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If the vaccine is not the Mark of the Beast, is it a way of conditioning to one day take the mark?
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How do you conquer lust?
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Episode 774 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Have the events in Matthew 24 already happened?
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I’m wondering how you would respond to someone who points to the longer ending of Mark to prove that they should be casting out demons?
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I’ve lost the habit of reading Scripture daily sand I am feeling distant from God. I can’t seem to focus because of personal circumstances. How do I get back into it please?
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In the story of Hagar and Sarah, Hagar seems to be the one who is treated poorly, yet in Galatians 4, Paul associates Hagar with the old covenant. Likewise, in that story Sarah seems to be the perpetrator of Hagar’s misfortune, yet Paul associates her with the new covenant. Why is that?
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If you marry someone and then find out they are a eunuch or are gay, does this fall in line with biblical grounds for divorce?
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Questions in this Episode 1. What happens to those people at the Final Judgment who have never heard the gospel?
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I was a vet that served in Afghanistan. It’s so heartbreaking and frustrating to see the devastation of what is going on there. And while I wanted to thank you for your prayer on the program that you gave for the people suffering in Afghanistan, is prayer the only bit of hope we can offer these people? We have no idea what it’s like to suffer this way, and I just am at a loss for words. It seems that there is no sense of comfort whatsoever. What do you think?
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Scripture says that we should not “love the world,” but Jesus said that he came so that we may have life “more abundantly.” Is this a contradiction? Should we hate our life or enjoy it?
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It seems that if someone receives the Mark of the Beast that they will know it. But after being vaccinated, I am fearful that I accidentally have taken the mark. What do you think?
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I don’t believe in purgatory, but my Catholic friend does even though she seems very fearful and bothered by the idea of being there forever. How can I respond and what scriptures should I refer to on this matter?
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Questions in this Episode 1. A question on Christians in the workplace
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How do I honor my mother and father when their behavior is really ungodly and destructive?
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I have been trying to get out of porn for a longtime. I have been addicted to it since I was 18, now I’m 37. I recently was re-baptised and I have been trying to stay away from it but I still mess up. I know God is still listening to me and I trust him. I installed a program called covenant eyes and got some church friends to talk to about this. What’s your advice or thoughts?
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What is your view of the book of Revelation?
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Will I be able to fellowship with my loved ones in heaven?
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In Mark 4:14, how does Satan take away the “word that is sown”? How does he still do this to potential elects?
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Episode 771 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. There’s a quote from a famous Christian author that basically says, ‘If you could have all the good things in heaven except for Jesus, could you be satisfied with heaven?’ Some people use this as a test for whether or not a person is a Christian. Sometimes I’m afraid that I could be satisfied with a Christless heaven, since I don’t love Jesus enough. Should this make me question my salvation?
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What does Paul mean in 2 Corinthians 12 when he talks about being taken up to the third heaven?
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How do we know when God answers our prayers when we pray to grow in wisdom? I know James talks about how we are to ask for wisdom and that we are to believe and not doubt, but where does the fruit come in that we recognize, “oh, that was God giving me wisdom”?
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Does God have a deadline, where we can no longer turn to him in repentance?
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What does Isaiah 42:3 mean when it says that God will not break a bruised reed?
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What does it mean in 1 Corinthians 5:9 not to company with fornicators?
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Episode 770 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is it ok for Christians to model professionally?
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I can’t imagine singing worship songs for all eternity. Honestly, it seems boring. Is that wrong of me to think?
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I wrote to you a few months ago about having had a sex change and you gave me hope in Christ. But now I read in 3:16-17 that our bodies are “the temple of God,” and to defile it is cause for destruction of the body. Does this mean that I will be destroyed, body and my soul? I have tried to live continuously for the Lord since being converted, but what does it matter if I live, pray, and obey the Lord if I’m going to hell?
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Does the Bible specify an age for adulthood?
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Is the COVID vaccine an issue of morality or Christian liberty?
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Episode 769 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. In the Triumphal Entry in Matthew 21, why does Jesus tell his disciples to get him a donkey? Is it only to fulfill prophecy?
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My wife recently died and I am wondering if she will be with her loved ones who have also died before her?
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If God is one, why does Jesus pray to the Father?
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I am struggling with homosexuality. I have heard a lot of conflicting advice on the issue from a variety of people. What should I do?
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Episode 767 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why don’t protestants make the sign of the cross before praying, and why are crosses in protestant churches bare, without the body of Christ on them?
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If we are new creations in Christ, should we still refer to ourselves as “sinners”?
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Why did God make the world?
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Did Jonah die in the whale and then resurrect like Jesus?
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Is it ok to pray for God to provide for me financially?
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I have a question about Philippians 4:19. I’ve heard that verse being used as a promise that God will meet all of our physical needs if we have enough faith in Him. Does God actually promise that somewhere in the Bible? In 2nd Corinthians chapter 11 Paul talks about his sufferings and how he experienced lack of food, water, and clothing and I don’t understand why God allowed that.
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Episode 766 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. If John 7-8 are not in the original manuscripts, should we consider them canonical?
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I am a young mom with three young children. My question is, what happens if the Lord comes back when my kids are still too young to fully comprehend the gospel? What happens if the Lord comes back while I’m still pregnant? Will I have my baby in heaven?
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Should Christians be more familiar with the Book of Enoch?
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I am a nurse and am resisting my state’s mandatory vaccine requirement. I think it may be the Mark of the Beast. What do you think?
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I was in a Bible study when someone asked about the actual meaning of repentance. Vine’s expository dictionary says that it means “to perceive afterwards”, “to have a change of mind.” When I studied “repent” and “repentance” in Englishman’s concordance, it seems like all the verses refer specifically to the act of salvation, as opposed to a Christian ‘repenting’ of sin after they’re saved. Can you please help me out in understanding the correct idea and meaning of repent and repentance?
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What is the correct interpretation of the verses John 14:26 and John 16:13? Do they apply to Christians in general or do they only apply to the apostles (and the direct associates of the apostles) in relation to the the inspiration of the New Testament?
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Questions in this Episode 1. The Bible says that, "no one has seen the face of God." But is that the case for Adam and Eve, didn't they see God in Eden?
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How should we respond when someone says that they have “received a Word from the Lord”?
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My pastor only talks about how the "election was stolen" instead of talking about Jesus. What should I do?
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Does Paul contradict himself in Romans 8?
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What do you make of the "lost books of the Bible" that have become a hot button topic, like the Gospel according to Judas?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Will Christians also be judged at the Final Judgment?
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I am a middle aged Christian man who struggles with homosexual attractions though I am not engaging in relations with men due to my faith and convictions. I am not sexually attracted to women. I want to be an active member of a church community, but I can't handle the bombardment about getting married. I wonder if I should now get married anyway? I think I am prepared and would be okay living alone till death or my heart is changed miraculously. What should I do?
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How can we be sure that we are not in the group of people in Matt. 7:21-23—how can we be sure of our salvation if those who confess in his name and do miracles in his name won’t also be in heaven?
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I am a new Christian and I haven't found a church home yet. Is it ok to tithe to a parachurch ministry in the meantime while I look for a church?
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In Proverbs 19:3, it reads: “When a man’s folly brings his way to ruin, his heart rages against the Lord.” How should we interpret this? I don’t think it brings God glory to be angry with him when he lovingly disciplines and chastises us for foolish or sinful choices we’ve made, but if that’s true, then what this verse is saying?
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Questions in this Episode 1. If we are going to be resurrected before we go to heaven, where are the people who have already died? Are they just waiting to go to heaven?
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Can you define "election," and why would we carry out the Great Commission if we know that there are some people who are not "elected"?
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We know some Old Testament scriptures symbolically foretell Jesus and his ministry. But is it possible to read too much into these parallels?
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Is the 10% tithe still required today?
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In the Bible, there are scriptures that often suggest that monuments are "still standing today." Does that mean these things are still standing in our day or when the scriptures were written?
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Can our names be blotted out of the Book of Life?
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In Luke, 22 and 23, Jesus is taken before the assembly. When he is asked “are you the son of God?” He doesn’t say, "Yes." Instead, he responds with “you say that I am?” Why does he do that?
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Episode 763 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. I have often struggled with the assurance of my salvation. If I believe in the name of Jesus and believe in his resurrection, is that enough in order to be saved? Or is something else required?
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What does Paul mean in 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 when he says “women should remain silent”?
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Does John 2 teach that everyone has the anointing of the Holy Spirit? And what does it mean to receive the power of the Holy Spirit, as it says in Acts 2:8?
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What exactly is the unforgivable sin and how do I know if I actually have committed it?
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In regards to your answer about what we need to do to be saved, how does belief relate to Peter’s command in Acts 2:38?
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In 1 John 2:3-6, it says that we will know we are Christ’s if we obey his commandments. Why is this so often missed by people today when talking about eternal security?
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Questions in this Episode 1. What is dispensationalism and what is its opposing view?
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I am going to a new church with my sons and we love it: the teaching is solid, everything about it seems exactly what we need. However, I noticed that they promote a Bible study called, “Beer and Bible.” And those two don’t seem to go together. I seem to have a check in my spirit about it, especially since this can be an issue that people struggle with and are coming out of addiction. So should I stay at the church or leave because I feel this way about this event?
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If Satan cannot hear our thoughts, how does he tempt us?
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How would you respond to those who claim that the Law-Gospel Distinction is not biblical?
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Episode 761 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. If there is war in your country, should Christians take a side and fight or should they stay away from politics altogether?
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For years my sister struggled with infertility, but it was only when I stopped praying for her to have kids that she actually conceived and now I have two nephews. But I was wondering, does something in the universe need our prayers, and if God is going to do what he wants to anyway, why bother praying?
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Can we remove ourselves from salvation?
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Should I be concerned about the influence of unbelieving family members on my children and grandchildren?
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Some Christians are worried about taking medications for mental health issues. Why is that?
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In 1 Corinthians 6:3, what does Paul mean when he says, “Do you not know that we will judge angels?” Is he talking about us, and how are angels going to be judged?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is the Leviathan in the book of Job a dinosaur?
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How does God view the marriages of unbelievers?
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Why is it that when I’m angry or sad or feeling any emotion, the emotion immediately floods my heart, but often when I’m praying or reading the Bible, my heart doesn’t experience any feeling. I wouldn’t say it’s empty, but it kind of feels that way. I find this troubling. Is this normal for most Christians?
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How should Christians parents talk to their kids about sex?
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Why don’t more pastors talk about the end times?
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If I don’t love other Christians, can I lose my salvation?
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Episode 759 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Can Satan hear our prayers?
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How do we serve our father as he is dying from cancer?
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How do we know that Jesus is equal with the Father?
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Is it wrong for Christians to be apart of secret societies?
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Is it immoral to euthanize pets?
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I know that the Bible says there is only one sin that is unforgivable, but Jesus seems to be pretty stern and direct about causing someone to stumble in their faith, how would you explain Matthew 18:6? What comfort does someone have if they cause a teenager to walk away from the church and act as though they want nothing to do with God anymore?
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Question about the millennium
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Questions in this Episode 1. Should Christians be concerned about getting vaccines?
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I have heard some politicians and church leaders say that some Christians should repent of the sin of “whiteness.” Is there anything in the Bible that supports this? My understanding is that all people are equally sinful and worthy of God’s judgment, so what is a Christian supposed to make of this idea? How do we respond when someone says we should repent of “whiteness”?
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What does the Bible say about cremation?
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If people keep writing books about Christianity, doesn’t that complicate its simple message?
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Does God promise to keep us immune from COVID and other sicknesses?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does Jesus disrespect his Mother in John 2:4?
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I am the mother of adult children who have wandered from the faith. One of them is going to marry someone who isn’t a Christian. How can I witness to my future son-in-law and my daughter in a way that is honest and winsome?
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Are eating disorders sinful?
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Does Revelation 6 teach that the saints in heaven know what is going on here on earth?
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Should we cut out toxic relationships with family members?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Are Christians required to keep Old Testament dietary laws?
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What does the Bible say about Karma?
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I understand that scripture is to be understood as the sole source of divine revelation; the only inspired, infallible, final, and authoritative norm of faith and practice. However, I have heard a theologian say that while this is true, scripture is to be interpreted in and by the church. Doesn’t this give the church more authority than scripture alone?
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Follow up question: if Christians are not required to keep Old Testament dietary laws, are Jews who believe in Jesus required to?
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Does the Bible say anything about Marxism?
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What does it mean to be under the law?
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Questions in this Episode 1. I have been doubting my salvation for years now and I want to know what’s keeping me from Christ. I am also bipolar, does that have anything to do with what I’m struggling with?
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In John chapter 2, why does Jesus answer his mother Mary with a question, and why is this first miracle him turning water into wine? What does that mean?
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I am in an abusive home and I am not sure if the Bible condones me leaving my husband. What should I do?
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Questions in this Episode 1. What are the biggest differences between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism?
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Is there a difference between Saints and ordinary Christians?
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Is it a biblical teaching to sow financial seeds in order to reap bigger rewards? I heard a pastor say this recently. And if it is biblical, why do these “seeds” always have to be financial?
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Is it legalistic to require Christians to wear certain kinds of clothing?
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Does God view marriages of nonbelievers differently than he views the marriages of Christians, or are they the same?
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Episode 753 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. A family member recently came out as gay and this has been incredibly difficult for him. I am confused on how to respond to him in a Christian way. What should I do?
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A friend of mine is thinking of starting his own church and installing himself as the pastor. Is this something we should be comfortable with?
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Does the Bible mean something entirely different to its original audience than it does for me?
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Does Christianity require a dress code?
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In Isaiah 65, when it speaks about the new heavens and the new earth, it seems to say that people still die there. But in Revelation 21 it says that there will be no more death. Can you explain this?
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Questions in this Episode 1. In regards to the 2nd Commandment, I understand that it prohibits us from making images of God the Father. But is it wrong for us to imagine and image of God if the Bible visually describes him?
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My sister believes in soul-sleep. I wanted to share some scriptures with her to tell her that our family members that have died are in heaven now. What are some scriptures you would point me to?
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Over the 4th of July weekend I went to a church service where they did an American flag salute. I told my pastor about this and he said he doesn't want to include the American flag in our church services. What do you think about including flags and political statements in our church services?
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I have noticed that Abraham often practices deceit in his life as it is recorded in Genesis. Why do you think he did this?
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I have been a Christian all my life. I am now in my forties and I've been dealing with a long illness that has caused anxiety and depression. I've been through many tragedies and other illnesses in my life, but this has caused me to feel such an absence of God and His promises. How do I experience God's presence and the comfort of his promises without these feelings and comfort? Why does God draw himself from people for so long and let them fend for themselves?
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Episode 751 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why are we told in the New Testament to not eat the meat of animals who were strangled?
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Is there any difference or preference between cremation and burial?
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When Cain was exiled after killing Abel, who was he so afraid of hurting him? Were there other people in the world at that time?
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I grew up in an apostolic pentecostal church but I am now going to a Bible-centered church. My question is: is it normal to experience spiritual warfare as you transition out of church traditions?
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What are the "Days of Mercy" mentioned in the Bible?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Does Revelation 3:5 indicate that Jesus does blot some names out of the Book of Life?
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My brother is in a church that says we shouldn't celebrate birthdays or holidays. What do you think of this?
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We know that God is all knowing but how God could create so many people who ultimately will not be saved?
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In the Gospel of John, Jesus says that he has "overcome the world." But if that is the case, why is the world such a mess?
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Questions in this Episode 1. In a previous episode someone asked about Isaiah 53 as it relates to sickness and healing. But how do we understand Matthew 8:15-16 in regards to our physical health because in that passage Jesus is quoting from Isaiah 53?
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My wife and I were praying so that we could buy a home and we ended up closing on a home really smoothly. However, we keep uncovering more and more problems with the house now living here for 3 or 4 months. We prayed that God would prevent us from being able to buy the house if there were things wrong with it, and he didn't do that and there are a number of issues with the home. So how should we think about this house now? Is it really the blessing we prayed for?
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If God made everything good, where did evil come from?
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I have heard from some Christians that even though Jesus rose from the grave on Sunday that this doesn't change the day of the Sabbath. Is that true?
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I feel as if many of today’s churches give the entirety of their attention to Jesus and Jesus alone. And while I completely and fully accept Jesus’ rightful and truthful claim as Divine, my question is, how are we as Christians to properly appropriate the persons of God - Father, Son & Holy Spirit - in our daily walk, particularly with regard to worship, prayer and when encountering the very presence of God?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Should Christians have pictures of the Nativity and Jesus throughout their homes?
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Is the Equality Act a sign that the church has now entered the period of persecution?
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I have a hard time believing the stories in the Old Testament, like Jonah and the Whale. Did those really happen?
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I am struggling with lust. What advice can you share with me to help prevent me from falling in this area?
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John and Paul as authors of scripture sound very boastful and bragerdly at times. John says that he is the “most loved disciple,” and when Paul talks to the churches that he establishes he also sounds boastful of himself. What do you think of this?
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Questions in this Episode 1. Before I was baptized I had to take a 6 week course to make sure I knew what I was doing. Where I go to church now they do baptisms through alter calls only. Which way is right or wrong?
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How can I convince someone that God cares about the intimate details of our lives?
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If God knew who would and would not choose to follow him, why did he create so many people who separated from him for eternity?
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I wonder what the Bible says about tattooing your body. Is it mentioned anywhere in the Bible?
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My son recently left his wife because he says he is gay. I am not sure how to respond to him or view, I know there is a lot of debate about homosexuality. Do you have any advice?
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Episode 746 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. How do you admonish those in the church who are adopting unbiblical ideas about sexuality and other things?
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How can I pursue reconciling my relationship with my adult son?
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Outside of the qualifications for eldership in 1 Tim 3 and Titus 1, which qualities are most important?
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What does it mean to pray in the Spirit?
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Can Satan read our thoughts, and is that how he tempts us? Or is it all external?
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Why do people feel angry at God when tragedy strikes them? Doesn’t he say he will “work all things together for our good”?
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Episode 745 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Is ‘Homosexual’ mistranslated in the Bible?
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Does the 2nd Commandment apply to depictions of other biblical figures other than Jesus?
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I saw recently that well known pastors are using other pastors’ sermons without crediting them. Should a pastor just use his own material or can he use other material as long as he gives credit for it?
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Is emotional abuse grounds for divorce? Is it a sin to remarry?
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How do we make sure we are praying God’s will?
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I was wondering what resources you’d recommend for apologetics on the validity of the resurrection and the validity of scripture?
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Episode 744 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. I have heard a preacher say that people who are in politically correct churches may not be able to enter the kingdom of heaven. What do you think?
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I started attending a Seventh-Day Adventist church, what do you think of the church’s claim that they alone are the remnant of the 144,000 in Revelation?
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Even though Jewish people are still waiting for a Messiah, are they still God’s chosen people?
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Are Creeds and Confessions helpful or important today?
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In 1 Corinthians 11, Paul talks about women and men and head coverings. Do these statements still apply to us today?
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What was the purpose of God putting a tree in the Garden of Eden to test Adam and Eve?
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Episode 743 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Must I attend the same church as my spouse?
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Do all dogs go to heaven?
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Must I abandon earthly possessions to truly follow Christ?
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Should Christians give approval to political candidates?
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How can I strengthen my prayer life?
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Episode 742 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Questions in this Episode 1. Why do pastors so often neglect Jesus's command to get baptized in their preaching?
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I have always been told that America is a Christian nation built on Judeo Christian teachings. But I recently heard a pastor say that America isn’t a Christian nation and that we shouldn’t refer to it like that. What do you think?
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Where is the tower of Babel in the Bible and what does it mean? What am I supposed to take away from that story?
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I grew up Catholic and a couple years ago started going to a protestant church. My question is, what are the names of the Apocryphal books and why don’t protestants use them in their Bibles?
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Episode 741 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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What does Paul mean in Romans 10:6-7 when he talks about Jesus’s ascending and descending?
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Should our national flag have a place in the church sanctuary?
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Where did John the Baptist get the idea of baptism from? Was it in the Old Testament?
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If the COVID vaccine somehow changes DNA, would that mean that it can distort the image of God we are made in?
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How do I witness to my friend who has cancer?
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What does it mean for the Holy Spirit to dwell in us?
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Episode 740 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I heard your question about if a protestant should marry a Catholic, but I’m going to a Nazarene church and am wondering about my relationship with a woman who is a Seventh-Day Adventist. Is this wise or unwise?
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In Colossians 2:15, it says Jesus disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to shame. I was wondering, who are these authorities?
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I am a Catholic and I know that my Protestant friends disagree with us on Holy Communion, so what is the Protestant view on communion exactly?
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I’ve been struggling with anorexia for 3 years and was wondering if the Bible ever speaks about eating disorders. Additionally, what is a Biblical response or course of action to take in order to combat them?
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I am wondering if it is sinful to want to be done with this life and go away and be in heaven?
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Episode 739 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Does God will all people to be saved?
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How do we correct our friends who believe in a bad theology with love and respect?
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I want to walk in God’s will for my life, but I don’t want to wait around to figure out what it is before doing something with my life. What should I do?
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Can a Protestant Christian marry a Catholic Christian?
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I had an opportunity for sharing the gospel with someone who doesn’t believe in God and I didn’t and I feel guilty. What should I do?
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Episode 738 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I heard that you are preaching through Genesis. Because of that I thought that you might help me answer a question in Genesis chapter 6. My husband and I are reading Genesis and in verse 2, it says, “the sons of God saw that the daughters of man were attractive,” who are the “sons of God” in the plural here?
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You have said before that God alone makes the choice of who is saved. So my question is, why doesn’t God choose to save everyone?
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In Jeremiah 31, it speaks about the New Covenant. How is the New Covenant different from the old one and does it allude to the idea that another person’s sanctification is not my problem, but the Holy Spirit’s?
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I’m concerned with the politicization of the evangelical church. Do you feel that politics is forming our theology? Shouldn’t it be the other way around?
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Episode 737 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Is it important to remember when you are born again?
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Has Satan already been bound?
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Can you truly be saved if you struggle with addiction? I know you can’t lose your salvation, but can you lead a double life where you go to bible study and church and yet still struggle with certain addictions?
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What does it mean that for the Lord, “one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.”
My brother has become a member of the LDS church and says that Satan and Jesus were spirit brothers. But Satan was a created being and Jesus is God. When my brother said this it led to us being upset and a lot of conflict between us. I am very frustrated and concerned for him. I am not sure what to say.
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Episode 736 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Does God only hear prayers prayed in the name of Jesus? Would a Jew or Muslim prayer be heard or not since its not in the name of Jesus?
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Will Jews be saved purely based on their ethnicity?
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A biblical counselor told me that anyone who disagrees with us is our enemy? I thought Satan, sin, and the flesh were our enemies?
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Where is the line between biblical lament, such as crying out to God in severe suffering, and unbiblical complaint like the Israelites in the wilderness?
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After being saved, can Christians still be possessed in some way by demonic spirits?
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In Luke, Jesus tells his disciples to sell what they have in order to buy a sword, but in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus tells Peter to put his sword away. Why?
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If someone receives the Mark of the Beast, can they repent of that or is it unpardonable?
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I am reading a Christian book where the author says that Christians experience heaven differently based on their good works. What do you think about this?
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What do you think about astrology, should Christians use this as a way to guide themselves through life?
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How do I fight lust and sexual sin?
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Episode 734 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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If God cannot be in the presence of sin, why is Satan allowed to stand in God’s presence in the book of Job?
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Do you know anything about the supposed letters about Jesus’s childhood? These stories are from other Gospels not in the Bible, and in them, Jesus’s father, Joseph, tells Jesus to stop using his powers because he was making living sparrows out of clay. What do you think of these stories?
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God tells us not to lie or bear false witness, but isn’t this what Moses does when he tricks Pharaoh in Exodus 5?
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An atheist friend of mine is getting a heart defibrillator put in and I am wondering if God blesses those who do not believe in him? If I prayed for him would God bless his health procedure?
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I noticed in Luke 15-16 that Jesus says Satan inflicted an individual with a disease. How do we know when Satan is the one inflicting illnesses and which ones come about through other means?
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Episode 733 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I have heard a pastor say that Christians should not take offense to things they see in the culture. Is this right? It seemed that Jesus was offended in the temple where he turned over the tables.
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My coworker is not a Christian and yesterday his son passed away from cancer. His son wasn’t even three years old. What kind of biblical advice and comfort can I give him?
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I read in the news that some bishops in the Catholic church are considering barring President Biden from taking communion because of his pro-choice political policy. I just wanted to get your general thoughts on this. Do you think the practice is legitimate?
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I have been a smoker for a long time and would like advice on how to quit?
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Episode 732 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I have heard an explanation that, in Mark 8, Jesus was telling his disciples not to ask for signs and miracles like the Pharisees, but I fail to see how that is the case because no matter how many signs Jesus performed, the Pharisees still never accepted him. So what is Jesus really telling his disciples here?
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Will non-Christians regret their unbelief at the Final Judgment?
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My friend has been told that she has 3 to 6 months left to live. I was hoping to get advice on how to share the gospel with this person amidst their circumstances. I want to do it in a way that doesn’t take advantage of their emotional distress but I also want to acknowledge that Jesus is the only hope we have. How would you advise I go about doing this?
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Could you explain what John the Baptist meant in Matthew 3:8 when he said that the Pharisees must “bear fruit keeping with repentance”?
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My son lost his faith when he went to college. One question he has asked me that I can’t answer is this: “Why would a loving God create man knowing millions of them would go to hell”? I am not sure how to answer that. Can you help?
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Episode 731 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Every time I make the conscious decision to get right with God it seems like everything in my life slowly begins to fall apart and I’m really confused by that. Is there a lesson God is trying to teach me here?
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Is it ok for a Christian to be hypnotized?
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What is the Abomination of the Desolation in Daniel 9? Does it have a double fulfillment?
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Life seems so incredibly difficult that I tend to focus on the life to come. Is it wrong for me to do this?
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I work with first responders and sometimes they have to respond to tragic calls. There is not always a chaplain to help the community members, so what passages in scripture would you recommend first responders to share with people in those scenarios?
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In John 6:52-53, Jesus says talks about eating his flesh and drinking his blood. This doesn’t seem to be a metaphor, so why don’t you accept Jesus’s words here that this is “truly” my flesh and blood as his real presence in the eucharist?
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What are your thoughts about Christians working with their gay neighbors, how should we approach this?
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When I read all the evidences of fruit that Christians are supposed to have, I know I lack in them, so it causes me to worry if I’m saved. Should we examine the fruit in our lives this way?
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Are Christians allowed to drink alcohol?
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Episode 729 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Why is it that Jesus commands us in Matthew 28 to baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, but in Acts 8, 10, and elsewhere, the early church is shown to baptize in the name of Jesus?
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What is prevenient grace and is it biblical? I have heard this said from the pulpit but am not sure what it means.
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Is it healthy for an individual whose husband has been gone 15 or 20 years for them to continue to pray for reconciliation?
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In a previous episode, you answered a question about Genesis 1 and you made it seem like we are not only made in God’s image but in the image of angels as well. Can you clarify this?
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A follow up question about the baptismal formula.
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If there are greater rewards in heaven for others, how does this square with the parable of the workers in the vineyard?
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What does it mean to abide in Jesus?
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Episode 728 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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What was God doing before he created the universe?
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I am wondering, what does the Bible say about suicide?
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In 2 Peter 2:20, it seems like Peter is saying people can lose their salvation, but in John 6 and 10 it seems like Jesus says we can’t lose our salvation. How do we make sense of these verses?
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Following up to a previous answer you gave about the “us” in Genesis 1:26. Doesn’t the “us” in Genesis also indicate the presence of the Holy Trinity?
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How and why did people divide the Bible into its books, chapters, and verses?
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Episode 727 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I know in the Bible that it says that marriage is supposed to be one man and one woman, but where does it say we have to have a written document to legitimize a marriage?
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If we promote or condone stories that use sorcery, aren’t we encouraging the practice of sorcery and suggesting that one should emulate the protagonists in these stories? After all, the authors are holding these characters up as examples of good and noble character.
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Why and how did the translators of the Bible separate the verses and the chapters? What was the purpose and process behind that?
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When God made Adam and Eve, knowing that they would sin, why didn’t he stop them in the first place?
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Thank you for the show. What should my life look like on a daily basis if I am putting God first, as it says in Matthew 6:33. For example, is it ok to buy something I don’t need like a coffee or should I take the money I would spend on that and use it to help others?
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Can a family legitimize a marriage, why does the government need to be involved?
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Lots of people talk about the topic of God’s sovereignty as it relates to if we choose God or if God chooses us, but I am wondering if this truth is good news to those who are suffering or does it add to their pain, knowing that God allowed it to happen? Should we not mention it at all to those who are experiencing suffering?
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What does the term “unconditional election” mean?
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Is purgatory still taught and preached in the Catholic Church? If it is, does it exist and is that taught in the Bible or is that a false teaching and is there no existence of purgatory? Could you point me to the scriptures on this?
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In John 6:53, when Jesus talks about eating his flesh and drinking his blood, can you explain what this means, and if it is symbolic or literal?
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Episode 725 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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What do Jesus’s warnings in Matthew 24:20 mean?
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How do I find rest when I feel like I am experiencing spiritual warfare?
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My wife and I have stopped attending church and I don’t feel that bad about it and this surprises me. Do I have to be apart of a church?
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Is it ever wrong to keep praying for something to happen? There are a couple things that I have been praying for for years now and I’m wondering if God just wants me to stop praying for those things and just be content with my current life circumstances or is it okay to keep praying for those things to happen?
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Have Old Testament promises that God made to the nation of Israel been fulfilled by the New Covenant, or are there promises yet to be fulfilled to this group identified as “God’s chosen people”? If so, what are some examples?
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Episode 724 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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What does it mean that Jesus “emptied himself,” as Paul says in Philippians 2:7?
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There are so many different denominations, and even within those no one agrees on everything 100%. I am having anxiety about if I don’t agree with a certain pastor or elder about everything. Is this ok or what should we do when experiencing these tensions?
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In Luke 9:23, what does Jesus mean when he says that we must “deny ourselves” and “take up our cross”?
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It seems like Paul often refers to Jesus as “Lord” but he refers to the Father as “God.” Why doesn’t Paul explicitly refer to Jesus as “God”? John seems to make it clear that Jesus is God, but Paul doesn’t. Is there something special about the title “Lord,” and that is why he mainly calls Jesus “Lord”?
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For children who die in the womb, what is their status in heaven?
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Folks like to say, “if it’s good enough for Paul, it’s good enough for me.” But Paul says that he puts a curse on anybody in the church that doesn’t preach the gospel, he says that twice in Galatians quoting from Deuteronomy. And he says in Acts 28 that the gospel he preached was the Gospel of the kingdom and that Jesus is the Messiah. I don’t hear anybody talking about the kingdom and the Messiah. Could you comment on that?
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Is speaking in tongues for today, if so, what is its purpose?
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Will there be husband and wife relationships in heaven? If yes, what will it be like for a person who has been in more than one marriage?
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What is the role of the antichrist in the end times? I see a lot of people trying to rebuild the temple in Israel, but is this the work of the antichrist?
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How do you respond to a Christian who expects unbelievers to ask them questions about Christ because they do not live like the world but are not always willing to initiate the conversation first.
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If I still sin, am I truly repentant?
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What was the purpose of God’s threat to Moses’s life in Exodus 24?
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How do we know that all of the New Testament epistles are God’s inspired word?
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I was told by a ‘reformed’ theonomist that the fact that I am a Mexican man and am married to a white woman-with whom I have a son, makes for a big problem. It seems like he was advocating for racial purity. He called his beliefs biblical and historical. What do the scriptures say about interracial marriage between two believers?
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Do our souls also die when we die, or do they go on to be with the Lord between our death and the resurrection?
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- I called in a few days ago to ask you about if Christians should give money to homeless people. I wanted to let you know that I took your advice and I bought multiple gift cards to hand out to different people who are homeless. I really appreciate your work and ministry—thank you!
- On a previous program you said that when believers die, they are immediately in the presence of God. So why does the Roman Catholic church teach that there is such a thing as purgatory?
- How did Jesus take our punishment on to himself if our punishment is eternal separation from God? Also, how could Jesus be eternally separated from God when he in fact is God or the second person of God’s triune nature?
- God could have made the entire world good instead of having evil in it. In your thoughts, why do you think that is?
- How does one differentiate between essential doctrines, doctrines of lesser importance, and traditions, which can be very helpful but lack biblical authority?
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Episode 720 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Is there a correlation between the scapegoat going to Azazel in Leviticus 16 and Jesus? Or is that too much of a stretch to connect those things?
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Does the Bible teach that we are assigned guardian angels?
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Is “Jesus” the real name if the Messiah?
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What does it mean that Jesus came to “divide” and “not bring peace”?
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I have a question from Revelation 6:2 about the man that comes on a white horse wearing a crown and carrying a bow. I have heard that “crown” in Latin means “Corona” and “bow” in Greek means toxin, and I’m just curious if this could be the coronavirus?
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With so many megachurches spending money on their facilities, is it wrong to skip tithing and donate to missional ministries instead?
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Episode 719 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I am a new Christian and recognize that women are not qualified to be pastors. But how do we talk to family members who are female pastors and do so lovingly and biblically?
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When we die, do we go immediately to heaven or do we wait in some kind of soul sleep until Jesus returns?
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Does 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 teach that we can lose our salvation? I have done many things that I regret and this passage troubles me.
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Where exactly does the Bible state that women should not hold the office of pastor?
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1 Corinthians 15:29 says, “Otherwise, what do people mean by being baptized on behalf of the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized on their behalf?” Is Paul saying we should get baptized for the dead, what does this mean?
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Why is Jesus’s pronouns capitalized and God’s pronouns in the Bible in lowercase?
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Resources 7 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HEAVEN
Episode 718 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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If what we deserve is eternity in hell, how does Jesus’s payment on the cross cover our debt to God since he did not spend eternity in hell?
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If we are rewarded in heaven, does that mean some will receive more rewards than others and that there will be different levels for believers in heaven?
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How do you go about counseling people in your church?
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Before someone has faith in Jesus, do they first need to acknowledge that they are a sinner and have broken God’s law? Or can someone just hear about Jesus, have faith in him, and figure out the part where they’re sinners later?
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Can you explain what Acts 2:38 means? Does it mean that we cannot be saved unless we have been baptized?
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Episode 717 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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How do we make sense of John’s vision of Jesus in Revelation 1?
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Is Jesus still living among us today?
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Recently my wife and I were talking about Christ on the cross and how he said to the thief that, “today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23). But then in John 20 Jesus says to Mary, “don’t touch me yet because I have not ascended to the Father.” How do these work together with the apparent conflict?
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I used to be very charismatic but am not anymore. With that, how do I understand the spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 12?
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The nearest school within 30 miles of where I live has “Demons” as their school mascot. I have kept my kids out of school because of this; yet I feel guilty because they are not getting the socialization they need. I’ve been praying about this and I’m not sure what God wants me to do. So I would like to speak to another fellow in Christ who can give me some guidance.
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Resources HOW TO READ THE BIBLE (BIBLE-STUDY WORKBOOK)
REVELATION BIBLE STUDY
Episode 716 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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What is theological liberalism?
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Is God’s love conditional in some way?
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How are those with mental illness judged?
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Why is Bartimaeus, the blind man the Jesus heals, named in the Gospels and other people Jesus healed not named? Is there some special about Bartimaeus?
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In Genesis 32 it says that Jacob was wrestling with God and saw his face, but in John chapter 1 it says no one has seen the face of God but Jesus. How do you make sense of that?
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Why isn’t David’s practice of polygamy condemned in the Bible?
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Resources HOW TO READ THE BIBLE (BIBLE-STUDY WORKBOOK)
Episode 715 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Where can we read the original texts of scripture?
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Should Christians support Israel in modern military conflicts?
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What is replacement theology?
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Are there scriptures that speak to losing a child and adoption?
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What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit? Does it mean we have to speak in tongues?
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What are your suggestions for staying connected to faith, when you are unable to attend church services? I made some horrible mistakes and disqualified myself from ministry several years ago, and now several churches have told me I am not a good match or too risky to have me in their fellowship.
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Episode 714 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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What does it mean to live in a “fallen” world?
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How can we understand the relationship between predestination and free will?
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Should Christians tithe from all forms of income?
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In Galatians 5:24, Paul says that, “those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.” How do we crucify the flesh with its passions and desires?
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Is Jesus the same as the Father?
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If John is the best of the prophets, why is it that the least in the kingdom of heaven are greater than him?
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Resources WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JUSTIFICATION AND SANCTIFICATION?
Episode 713 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Can we accidentally blaspheme against the Holy Spirit?
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In Matthew 16:27, it speaks about rewards being given to those in heaven according to what they’ve done. How does this relate to the truth that we are not saved by our good works?
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Is the second commandment violated even if images of Jesus are used in children’s books or on pieces of art?
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What are soul ties and are they mentioned in the bible? I see Christian influencers and pastors warn against sex outside of marriage by using this concept. I don’t see them in the bible anywhere, are they real? Should we be weary of them?
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What should the church’s posture be to immigrants and refugees?
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Episode 712 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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A question about Isaiah 37:36
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In 1 Kings 17, where Elijah meets the poor woman with the dying son, were these circumstances in her life tests of her faith?
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Do laws in the Old Testament concerning theft still apply to us today?
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In light of Romans 13, who qualifies as a “governing authority” today?
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I go to a great church but there are singles my age. Is it OK to go to other churches to seek out singles groups? Is singleness an affliction for those who have the desire to be married?
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I find myself struggling with the same sin over and over again. What should I do?
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Resources HOW DO CHRISTIANS RELATE TO THE LAW?
HOW DOES THE CHURCH RELATE TO THE GOVERNMENT?
Episode 711 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Are home churches biblical?
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What is the meaning and significance of Jesus being raised from the dead?
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Our church is receiving a new pastor, how should our church handle this transition?
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How should I study the book of Revelation in the Bible?
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Who was it that called out to the Lord in Sodom in Genesis 19?
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My extended family members started a church. My family and I were excited to begin attending but it seems as if the focus is always to grow in size rather than shepherd the people who are already there. We are about to leave because we don’t feel spiritually nourished. What do we do?
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Resources WHAT DO I DO WHEN I’VE BEEN HURT BY THE CHURCH?
5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE BIBLE’S FINAL BOOK
REVELATION BIBLE STUDY
Episode 710 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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In the Old Testament, sometimes the word “everlasting” is used to describe laws given to Israel. Therefore, some Messianic Jews say we should keep these laws. Why is the word “everlasting” used to describe these ordinances?
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Is the 1,000 year reign of Christ on earth literal, or is this describing the church age?
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I am a part of a church where the pastor came out and said that he had an affair. Is there a biblical method on how to proceed? If he comes back to pastoring how long should he wait before he re-enters the ministry?
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Must I be formally ordained in order to pastor a church or plant a church?
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The Bible says that Jesus is a the right hand of the Father, so does that mean that there are two different gods?
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Should communion, the Lord’s Supper, be open to anyone visiting the church or should it be closed for members only?
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I had a pastor say we shouldn’t label ourselves as sinners but saint. What are your thoughts on this?
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Resources WHY DO YOU TALK ABOUT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LAW AND GOSPEL?
5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE BIBLE’S FINAL BOOK
REVELATION BIBLE STUDY
Episode 709 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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How should we interpret Revelation 12:7-9?
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What does Galatians 6:4-5 mean?
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Is Michael the Archangel actually Jesus?
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Does Israel need to rebuild the temple or would this be a denial of the way God wants to be worshipped now that Jesus has come?
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Will some Christians be outside the gates of heaven?
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Resources 5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE BIBLE’S FINAL BOOK
REVELATION BIBLE STUDY
Episode 708 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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How do you prepare sermons and Bible teachings?
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What is the proper understanding of Romans 8:1?
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In light of the story of the thief on the cross, why shouldn’t we wait to the end of our lives to convert?
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There have been several recent reports of UFO sightings by both civilians & military officers. Is there any mention of extraterrestrial life in scripture? To my knowledge, the answer is not readily found in scripture, which causes me anxiety.
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Should Christians give money to homeless people if they suspect it to be used sinfully?
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Resources WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JUSTIFICATION AND SANCTIFICATION?
Episode 707 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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How was Jesus proving the truth of the resurrection in Matthew 22?
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What is the Christian response to my spouse leaving me?
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Are Christians still required to keep Old Testament dietary laws?
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Is there a quick and clear definition of the gospel? I feel like I get a different answer depending on what church or Christian I ask.
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How do we respond to pastoral moral failure?
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Resources Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God’s Story by Dr. Michael Horton
Episode 706 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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What should Christians know about Freemasonry?
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How do we build trust in Christian leaders again after so many high profile Christian figures have been caught in scandals?
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When will we receive our glorified bodies?
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In 2 Corinthians 10:5-6, the latter part of the verse talks about punishing “all disobedience.” What does that mean?
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Is schizophrenia a kind of demonic possession or is it purely a mental disorder?
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I have in the past asked a Mormon friend to pray for me or others that are on my heart. I don’t believe LDS Scriptures are from God or that my friend believes in the triune God. But he believes he is praying to God. Where do his prayers go? Are they powerless?
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Resources 5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE BIBLE’S FINAL BOOK
REVELATION BIBLE STUDY
Episode 705 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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How can someone be a Christian and still be so unforgiving and cruel? Can they be afflicted demonically as well as have the Holy Spirit within them?
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Does the fact that I sometimes doubt that God has forgiven me mean I’m not really saved?
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Which doctrines are primary and which ones are secondary?
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Did God create Satan good, as an angel, or did he make him already evil?
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How will Christians be judged if we are already justified?
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Why do we worship on Sunday instead of Saturday?
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Resources WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JUSTIFICATION AND SANCTIFICATION?
Episode 704 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I understand that it is preferable for the men to preach, but in my church no men are actually interested in speaking up. That is what I am wrestling with. What should I do?
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Who is the “Bright and Morning Star” referring to in the Bible?
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Can you explain a simplified idea of predestination vs. responsibility and our choice? I know that God is sovereign, but the Bible also says that ‘if you believe and confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, then you will be saved.’ Can you help clarify this?
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My friend is currently in seminary and our church hopes to partner with her once she is done with her studies to so that she can be a biblical counselor at the church. However, I recently heard an argument against this saying that women cannot counsel a man because of what Paul says in 1 Timothy 2. So, can women serve as biblical counselors in the church and counsel men, or is this unbiblical?
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It feels as if my family is under a curse. Misfortunes and countless other ailments continue to plague us, what should I do?
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Resources HOW DO I CHOOSE A CHURCH?
Episode 703 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Where should I go in the Bible to address alcoholism?
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Is it a sin to be cremated?
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Does the New Testament say that we do not need the laws of the Old Testament?
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I recently saw that one of the biggest churches in America ordained 3 women to pastoral ministry. This is the first time the church has done this. Did the church leaders just change their mind, or do you think this is a practice that more churches should begin doing?
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Can we donate our bodies to science when we die?
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Augustine and Luther taught God regenerates via water baptism, and that regeneration can be lost. Is this true?
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Resources HOW DO CHRISTIANS RELATE TO THE LAW?
WHY YOU DON’T HAVE TO OBEY ALL THE RULES IN THE BIBLE
Episode 702 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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We were talking with a Catholic couple who said that Eve was Adam’s second wife. They say that this is taught in the Talmud and in Isaiah 34:14. Can you explain why we do not accept this teaching or hold to the Talmud?
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In the Old Testament, it says that God hates the wicked. So, does this mean that God hated us before we were saved?
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What happened to the aquatic animals during the time of Noah’s ark?
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Why do people think that doing good works mean you’re saved, and why do people think that they are saved if they are baptized or say the sinner’s prayer?
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How do Christians lead family members and coworkers to Christ?
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With the recent news regarding the arrest of Josh Duggar, I do not understand how and why churches are able to have these kinds of predators in their midst. Why do these kinds of stories and scandals keep coming out? Shouldn’t churches be difficult places for these kinds of figures to hide instead of easy ones?
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Resources WHY DO YOU TALK ABOUT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LAW AND GOSPEL?
GRACE – Godly Response to Abuse in a Christian Environment
God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodiesby Justin S. Holcomb and Lindsey A. Holcomb
Rid of My Disgrace: Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault Bookby Justin S. Holcomb and Lindsey A. Holcomb
Episode 701 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Is baptism by sprinkling legitimate? Is infant baptism legitimate?
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How can we avoid adding to the gospel?
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Does God forgive repeated sins, even after you repent of these sins but fall back into them?
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I know that Christians are not supposed to be fearful, but due to my traumatic upbringing, I find it very difficult to not be fearful. Does this affect my salvation and mean I am not a Christian if I continually find myself being fearful?
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Resources WHAT DID GOD PROMISE? BIBLE STUDY
Episode 700 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Is Melchizedek the preincarnate Christ?
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Should I find a church that helps me serve in my gifts?
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How should we address false teachers?
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A question about divorce and physical abuse.
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Can Christians be given up to a “debased mind,” as Paul says in Romans 1? Or are these scriptures only for non-believers?
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God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodiesby Justin S. Holcomb and Lindsey A. Holcomb
Rid of My Disgrace: Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault Book by Justin S. Holcomb and Lindsey A. Holcomb
Episode 699 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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How do you witness to teenagers who are not receptive to the gospel?
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When Jesus healed people, did he use oil?
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I am a new Christian and am finding a hard time finding fellowship with other believers. Do you have any advice?
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I live in Romania and am a member of the Russian Orthodox church, but I don’t agree with much of their teaching. For instance, recently on Easter I heard a priest share that all humanity will be saved. But is universalism even biblical? Matthew 7:13-14, Jesus being the truth and the life, and repentance all make no difference if we all are eventually saved. What are your thoughts?
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Episode 699 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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How do you witness to teenagers who are not receptive to the gospel?
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When Jesus healed people, did he use oil?
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I am a new Christian and am finding a hard time finding fellowship with other believers. Do you have any advice?
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I live in Romania and am a member of the Russian Orthodox church, but I don’t agree with much of their teaching. For instance, recently on Easter I heard a priest share that all humanity will be saved. But is universalism even biblical? Matthew 7:13-14, Jesus being the truth and the life, and repentance all make no difference if we all are eventually saved. What are your thoughts?
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Episode 698 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Are Christians commanded to go to church and gather together for worship?
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Are the promises for Old Testament Israel for Christians today?
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Should Christians study other religions and philosophies for apologetics purposes?
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Was the Apocrypha illegitimately removed from the canon of scripture?
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Why did God create all the ethnicities if he knew these differences would lead to prejudice?
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Episode 697 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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How should we consider vows in light of Judges 11?
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Will there be a 1,000 year reign of believers with Christ on earth?
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There seem to be different translations of Romas 8:1, which one is correct?
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Is it a sin to disobey your parents if it means following God?
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Should I be concerned about false teachings be spread through contemporary worship music?
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Is it ok if I do not pray out loud in group settings?
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Episode 695 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Will those in heaven be aware of those suffering in hell?
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Is it ok for Christians to watch movies about Jesus?
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If a family member is argumentative regarding religion, should I stop witnessing to them?
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Should we be baptized in Jesus's name or in the Triune name?
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I need to know about generational curses. Someone in my family keeps mentioning it and it sounds like they’re excusing other family members of their sin because its just due to a generational curse. What do you think about this?
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What is the Christian view on abortion?
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What scripture should I go to to persevere in the Christian life?
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Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions by Greg Koukl
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Did Judas repent before he died?
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How do we discern God’s will? Is God’s will spoken of differently in Romans 12 and 1 John 2?
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What are the differences between Presbyterians and Lutherans?
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Can someone who has a mental illness, but it is well managed through regular medication, can they become leaders in the church? I have heard some say these people should not lead and I think that is unfair. What are your thoughts?
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Is Jesus actually Jehovah?
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How involved should the church be in politics?
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Episode 694 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Are there varying rewards in heaven for believers in heaven?
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Can Christians cast out demons using “Jesus’s name”?
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How does the Spirit help us preach the gospel?
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I work at an assisted living nursing home and what I see most are people suffering and dying and when I see someone in a terrible condition who is bedridden, I pray for them to die peacefully. I wonder if it’s wrong to pray that?
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What do you think of sounds of affirmation in prayer groups?
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Episode 693 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Do Christians have authority over demons?
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I have heard you speak about forgiveness and reconciliation, but I as a former criminal, I have caused an immense amount of harm to others. It would not be wise for me to go to the people I have hurt in the past because my mere presence would these people. How should people like me seek forgiveness?
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How should we discipline our children when they sin?
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Does God still speak to us in our dreams?
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Are Christians required to keep the sabbath?
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My husband and I are losing health insurance through work, and I was just offered a part time job that has health insurance, but the job takes place only during school hours. I have two younger children that my family, who are Christians, can babysit during these hours, but my mother recently told me not to go to work after hearing another pastor say that Christian mothers should only stay home and raise children. What am I to do? Am I being responsible by taking the job? I’ve had cancer issues twice and I’m only 30. Does taking the job mean that I am just not trusting God? Is it going against his word getting into the working field at all?
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Episode 692 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Is persecution a litmus for being faithful to Jesus?
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Is Isaiah 53 speaking of our physical healing?
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Does Ephesians 1:4 speak of God planning to save mankind before the world was formed?
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Is there a prayer language found in scripture?
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Can Christians heal like the apostles did?
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Episode 691 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Can a Christian work in a casino?
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If only God can forgive sins, why does he say that we can we can forgive one’s sins in John 20:23?
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What is the proper way to tithe?
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In Exodus 3:18, it seems like God is telling Moses to lie to the leaders in Egypt. Is God practicing a kind of deception here?
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When did God recognize Jesus as the true Lord?
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What does it mean to be a lukewarm Christian?
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Episode 690 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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When God says in Genesis 1, “let us make man in our image,” who is the “us” that is being referred to here?
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If someone has ignored God their entire life and then are later diagnosed with dementia, is it too late for them to follow the Lord?
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If Jesus said “this is my body” and “this is my blood”, then why do we say the bread and wine are representations and symbols? Is salvation at stake if we misunderstand or misuse the Lord’s Supper?
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I carry a lot of bitterness from past pains and it creates anger which I seem to carry into all my relationships. How do I forgive and reconcile with people who are not aware or who don’t acknowledge the pain they have caused me?
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Why do pastors focus more on the writings of Paul in the Bible rather than the Gospels?
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Is there a difference at the resurrection for those who were buried or cremated?
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Episode 689 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I have been praying for healing and my prayers have not been answered. What are the best scripture passages that I should go to to help me?
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Are there apostles and prophets today?
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Is “Hashem” a true name of God?
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I have only had failed relationships throughout my life. I now realize I was unequally yoked in those relationships. I am now speaking with a man who is Jewish. Is that still considered unequally yoked, having a relationship with someone who believes in God but who is not a believer of Jesus?
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Are the scripture passages that address homosexuality only for their specific historical contexts? Does the word translated as “homosexual” in the bible really more accurately represent pedophilia?
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My husband is a Roman Catholic. How would you advise me to speak with him on issues concerning the second commandment and Mary?
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Episode 688 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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If I am to pursue forgiveness, reconciliation, and restoration with those I have sinned against, must I pursue reconciliation with everyone I have ever wrong, even in my youth?
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Did Jesus really descend into hell?
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What is the best way to briefly share the gospel with people I meet in my everyday life?
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I live close to the border and I often hear people speaking disparagingly of immigrants. Doesn’t the Bible tell us to welcome the foreigner and sojourner?
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Is the Apostle’s Creed in the bible?
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What is the nature of the resurrected body of Christ? Does it take up physical space? How does it differ from our physical bodies?
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Episode 687 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Are we required to forgive those who not only don’t ask for forgiveness, but openly mock us? Should we apply Psalm 109 to them?
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How can I learn how to fast?
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Should we contextualize the gospel?
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I still find myself practicing Roman Catholic rituals even though I am a new Evangelical Christian. Sometimes I pray at and kneel before a picture of Jesus. Is this wrong?
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How do I reconcile with family member?
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Episode 686 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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What should I look for in a good Bible study?
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How do I love toxic family members?
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I have prayed the Sinner’s Prayer many times, but I have never had much confidence for if I am saved or not. What should I do?
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People say they love the Lord, but in Leviticus 23, it says that, “these are the feast of the heavenly Father,” not the feasts of the Jews or anyone else. So, why don’t people keep the feasts? I believe Jesus would have wanted us to do this.
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Did Jesus die on Passover or the Day of Preparation?
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Episode 685 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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What is the cultural mandate in Genesis 1 and 9?
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Are the Holy Spirit and Holy Ghost different persons?
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My ex-husband has left me and his children and refuses to stay in contact with us. How am I supposed to move forward in this situation?
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What is the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives and in the church?
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Apparently Jesus’s name is actually “Yeshua,” but I have heard that someone changed it to “Jesus” 600 years ago. Why would we call him by a name that isn’t his?
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Is speaking in tongues a sign of being born again?
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Episode 684 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Can Christians “rescue” America?
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What does it mean to turn the other cheek?
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What scriptures are there that speak to our purpose in life?
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Is there a difference between the “book of life” and the “Lamb’s book of life”?
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I was caught in the storm in Texas this past February and barely survived. Now, there are utility companies trying to charge me large sums of money unjustly for that time. I know the bible says we should not hate our enemies, but I feel as though I hate these people. What should I do?
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When Revelation speaks of different “tribes, tongues, and nations” worship God around his throne, does that mean parts of our own cultures are retained in heaven? If so, how much?
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Episode 683 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Does the bible say anything about dinosaurs?
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Where does it say that we must repent in order to be saved?
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Are parachurches biblical, or are they taking talented individuals away from the local church?
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When was Satan cast out of heaven and where does the bible talk about this?
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Can you explain the difference between the bible and other religion’s holy books, like the Quran?
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Does the bible say anything about ghosts and hauntings?
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Is “election” the same as “salvation”?
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How often should churches take the Lord’s Supper?
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Episode 682 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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What do you think Matthew 24:13 means when it talks about “enduring to the end”?
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Did Satan know that he was defeated when Christ was crucified on the cross?
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Can I wash away my own sins?
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I am from the Philippines and many of the churches here are having a heated discussion online about the bible. There are pastors here that say that the final authority for Christians is Jesus’s spirit testifying in us, not the bible. So, is the bible infallible? Is it right to refer to it as the word of God?
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In 1 John 5:13, it speaks of a sin that “leads to death.” What is that sin?
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Episode 681 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Is God the author of sin?
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Does the story of Jonah prove that God changes his mind?
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If God is not the author of sin, why did he create the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil?
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What does it mean to be “caught up with the Lord” in 1 Thessalonians 4?
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In Matthew 11, Jesus says that his burden is light, but in Matthew 16:24 he says to his disciples that, “whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” How can these two things be reconciled?
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While on her death bed, my friend wasn’t receptive to Christianity because she she didn’t believe in a “blond hair blue-eyed Jesus.” After I pled with her and read Isaiah 53 to her, she seemed more receptive. Is she in heaven?
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Episode 680 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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The government in Ireland still lists churches as non-essential. Other churches are able to meet outside, but my church has refused to even meet outside. What should I do?
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I am having trouble reconciling what Paul says in Romans 9 about predestination and 1 Timothy 2 where he says that God wishes that “all would be saved.”
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What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit? I know some speak of this as when you are given the gift of tongues, but what do you think it means?
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Recently a friend of mine shared that they have been having suicidal thoughts. I was taken back and wasn’t sure how to respond. What should I say to my friend?
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I am wondering when it is and isn’t appropriate to share the gospel with my friends and family who don’t know Jesus?
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9 THINGS EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT DEPRESSION
Episode 679 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Where in the scriptures does it say that Satan was cast out of heaven?
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What are the "groanings of the Spirit" mentioned in Romans 8:26?
- If my heart grew cold to God when I walked away from him for a season, does that mean I committed the unpardonable sin?
- Was Samson forgiven for disobeying God?
- Can Christians anoint themselves with oil when they are sick?
- Must Christians believe in the rapture?
- Is there a limit to God's forgiveness?
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Episode 678 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Do believers sin and break different commandments differently than we did before our conversion?
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Can Christians practice Yoga?
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If God does not have a body, how are we made in his image?
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How do we get different races out of one man and one woman?
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How do I find out what our spiritual gifts are?
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What should I do to help me pray and read the bible more consistently?
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Episode 677 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Does God love all people the same? Or does he only love his people?
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What passages say that we can be forgiven of any sin?
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Is the use of pornography by a spouse a legitimate cause for divorce?
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Since America is not mentioned in Revelation, is it in the End Times?
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What does it mean to “judge not, lest you be judged”? It seems that in 1 Corinthians 5 that Paul is judging others when he tells the church not to even associate with certain people.
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Episode 676 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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How do we overcome our sin and move past the discouragement that it causes in our lives?
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What does the bible have to say about homosexuality?
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I have a friend who believes that Jesus was really crucified on a Wednesday and he rose on Friday or Saturday, contrary to the idea that he rose on Sunday which would imply that we should worship on Sunday as well. How should I answer them?
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If Jesus is God, then would it be right to say that God died on the cross?
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10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE BIBLE AND HOMOSEXUALITY
Episode 675 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I feel like I don’t know how to love God. How do we love God rightly?
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How were people’s sins forgiven before Jesus was crucified?
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What does the title “Son of Man” mean?
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How should I respond to the books and TV specials that come out around Easter that say Jesus never wanted to found a religion?
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Do you think animals go to heaven?
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Episode 674 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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How should we interact with those who are undergoing church discipline or who have been excommunicated?
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Which Mary was it that washed Jesus’s feet in Luke 7? Was it Mary Magdalene or the Mary of Martha and Lazarus?
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I have heard a lot of folks say that Easter actually has pagan origins and that its not biblical. What would you say in response to the folks who make these claims and what evidence or proof texts would you use?
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There is a longer ending to Mark 16 that in some bibles say they are not in the original manuscripts. How should we think about these?
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Was Jael justified in killing Sisera in Judges 4?
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Episode 673 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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What does it mean for Jesus to also “give us glory,” as he says so in John 17?
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Did God physically appear to Solomon?
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If God is good, why does he allow people to suffer and even experience abuse?
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Should Christians use the Enneagram? I have heard that it has origins in the occult, is this something Christians should be concerned about?
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Will we have free will in heaven or will we essentially be slaves?
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Episode 672 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Can God promise miracles in exchange for financial donations?
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What books do you recommend for new believers?
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How should we understand Leviticus 25 where it speaks about letting the soil rest?
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I am having a hard time obeying the 5th commandment, because my mother and I have always had a tumultuous relationship. How can I honor her while moving on with my life and removing myself from that pain?
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What does 1 Corinthians 13: 8-10 mean?
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What should we do when we are reminded of our past sins?
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The Story of Reality: How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important that Happens in Between by Gregory Koukl
Episode 671 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Why was David forgiven but Saul wasn’t?
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How can we understand the doctrine of the Trinity? Are there three different gods, how are they “one”?
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Can Christians who are dating share a hotel room?
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What do we do with passages in our bibles that are not in the originals, like John 8?
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Why are both Jesus and Satan referred to as the “Morning Star”?
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Is the Torah only for the Jews or is for Christians as well?
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Where did Jesus go when he was crucified?
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Episode 670 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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My husband and I divorced, but we are now thinking of pursuing reconciliation. How should we go about doing this?
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How should we understand Old Testament verses on prosperity?
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I was recently in a dark place in my life and I cried out against God. Did I blaspheme him?
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What did Jesus mean when he called himself the resurrection?
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Can IVF be an option for Christians who are struggling with infertility?
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Episode 669 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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As a new Christian I find myself ashamed of myself for turning my back to Christ. How does one returning to the faith overcome the sense of shame and accept the love of Christ once again into my life?
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How do you comfort someone whose teenage son died unexpectedly and the parent has no assurance of their son’s salvation?
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Does Jesus show some kind of prejudice to the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15?
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Because of Covid-19, my daughter does not want me to attend church. If I attend I cannot see my grandchild. I have not been going to church so that I can see him. But then I think about Jesus saying that we are not worthy of Him if we are not willing to give up relatives for Him. Am I sinning by choosing visits with my grandson over church attendance?
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When I go to church I feel like I am constantly made to feel guilty and convicted. Should I just stay home and read my bible?
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Episode 668 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Do Christians have to get married through the state?
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How do I know if God is sending me a sign?
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I am a new Christian and I am having a hard time hanging out with my old friends who are not believers. I am not sure if I should stop seeing them or try to minister to them?
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If we will be transformed and glorified at the resurrection, does that mean we won’t recognize our loved ones in heaven?
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How do we “rightly divide the word of truth,” as Paul says in 2 Timothy 2:15?
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Episode 667 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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In Matthew 12, what is the difference between the blasphemy that “will be forgiven” and the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit?
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Are Christians in the New Covenant required to tithe?
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Since Paul was not one of the 12 apostles during Jesus’s ministry, are his writings still inspired by the Holy Spirit?
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What are the best scriptures about physical healing?
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Weren’t the scribes and the Pharisees the priests from the tribe of Levi, what happened to them to make them so far from Jesus during his time on earth?
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Episode 666 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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What do you say to someone who is dealing with spiritual warfare?
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What does Hebrews 10 mean when it speaks of sinning “willfully” and “presumptuously”?
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Do I have to agree with my church on everything?
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I heard on a different Christian radio program a pastor who is well-known say that we don’t really have our old sinful nature anymore, we just have vestiges left over. That bothered me because I still sin. Can you clarify this?
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Do you believe that we can speak in tongues today?
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Episode 665 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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What is the correct mode of baptism?
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What does putting my trust in Jesus look like? How can I know if I am truly a Christian?
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Were the saints in the Old Testament saved by works of the law?
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How do we pray for non-believing friends?
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How should the church respond when church members commit hate crimes? Is this something that sinners just do or is there something that the church can do to prevent these types of things from happening?
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Episode 664 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I desperately want to go back to church, but my wife has multiple sclerosis and the medication that she is on makes her immune-compromised. I don’t want to force her to go back to church, so what do I do?
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Can we change God’s mind through prayer? In Genesis 18 it seems to suggest that we can change God’s mind.
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Is the idea that Christians are “once saved, always saved” biblical?
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How do we love our enemies? I see some many horrific things on the news and I find it unfathomable to love the people doing horrible things.
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Episode 663 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Was Jesus really in the tomb for three full days?
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Does John 3:36 teach that we are partly saved by obedience?
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In Luke 4, how did Jesus walk through a crowd who wanted to kill him?
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Can a pastor be restored to ministry after adultery?
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Do you believe it’s a sin to continually ask for forgiveness for something you’ve already repented over? For example, I have committed an affair in my past, and when I’m reading about adultery or something stirs my heart to remember the seriousness of my sin, I tend to ask God to forgive my past again. Is this wrong?
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Episode 662 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Is there a difference between the Old Covenant law and the Law of Christ?
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Did Jesus literally go to hell after he was crucified?
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How do I talk to a loved one who is marrying someone who is not a Christian?
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Can Christians experience demon possession?
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I recently have heard a lot of Christian leaders and writers warn against empathizing with other people. They warn that empathizing, feeling another person’s pain, leaves you open to being manipulated emotionally. I don’t really understand this, is empathy really a sin and should Christians be concerned about this?
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Why was Jacob blessed instead of Esau?
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Episode 661 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Are Christians required to tithe?
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What is the significance of Jesus being “at the right hand of God”?
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What happens to those who have never heard about Jesus?
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Romans 14:12 says that, “ So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.” If we are already saved and forgiven, why do we have to give an account before God?
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Can we command blessings from God?
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Episode 660 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Who are the “spirits imprisoned” in 1 Peter 3?
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A lot of my friends express that they feel the presence of God in their life. However, I do not necessarily feel this, which makes me doubt if I am truly “elect.” What are your thoughts?
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How do pastors decide what they preach on each week?
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Are short-term missions trips effective?
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It seems that I am in a continual cycle of sinning and repenting. How do I get out of it?
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How should Christians date in the church?
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7 THINGS EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT REPENTANCE
Episode 659 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Does the gospel impact my life in any practical way, or is it just about me getting to heaven?
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When God was giving Cain his punishment after he murdered his brother Abel, who were the people he was afraid would kill him?
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What is the origin of demons?
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My husband died a year ago and I have met someone whose spouse also died not so long ago. Is it wrong or insensitive to think about remarriage this soon?
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How do you explain what it means to be made in the image of God?
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When we refer to God or pray to him, how should we address him? Should we refer to him as God or the Father only, or can you name the other persons of the trinity?
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I have been to churches that dance and clap during the worship service. What is your opinion on these kinds of postures in worship?
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Episode 658 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Why is it that traditional Christians seem to disparage women from holding a professional career?
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If God ordains all things, how is he not also the author of sin?
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I know that the bible says that we should love God and love neighbor. I am wondering how I can love my homsexual neighbors? I have a couple of good friends who are gay and lesbian. They know what I believe and I talk to them about God, but I still have a relationship with them. Is that ok?
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Can women be pastors?
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Episode 657 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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If Jesus had not been crucified, would he have died naturally?
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Does Romans 8:19-20 say that the current world will be reborn and restored, or destroyed and then remade?
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How do we encourage friends who have left the faith to come back to Christ?
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What do you think about the NLT translation of the bible? Is it accurate and reliable?
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Is there a difference between lust and sexual desire?
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At what point is a child accountable for their sins?
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Episode 656 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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How do I encourage a believer who has not been going to church because they were deeply hurt by the church?
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Is it ok to ever get remarried?
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Can a true Christian ever apostacize?
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Why are there so many protestant denominations?
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Episode 655 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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What does it mean to “walk in sin,” and how is this different from sinning occasionally as Christians?
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Can you elaborate on a biblical view of justice and social justice and how it relates to those who are marginalized?
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Are the miraculous gifts of the spirit for today?
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Is Replacement Theology biblical?
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Episode 654 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Where in the bible does it say the Sabbath changed from Saturday to Sunday?
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Can I split my tithe between two churches?
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My friend is in a so-called “open marriage,” how do I tell them that this is wrong without destroying our relationship?
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Can Christians commit the unforgivable sin and blaspheme the Holy Spirit?
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What does Romans 1:18 mean? Is it referring to certain historical events?
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Episode 653 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Is there a problem with Christians being cremated?
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How should Christians think through climate change and things like Earth Day?
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In 1 Timothy 1:20, Paul tells Timothy that he has handed certain people over to Satan for blasphemy. What does that mean? If he loved them why would he hand them over to Satan? Does he trust that he will get them back? I am really confused about this verse.
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Does Hebrews 6 teach that true believers can fall away from Christ?
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Who wrote the bible and where did it come from?
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How should Christians think about social justice?
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Episode 652 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Why do pastors and people today avoid talking about end times prophecies?
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It seems as if God forsook Saul in the bible. If a king like Saul can be forsaken by God, what is stopping that from happening to us? How can we avoid being forsaken by God?
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What should a church member do if their pastor refuses to open their church?
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How should Christians think about online dating?
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Can a Christian lose their salvation?
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How can we make disciples, and how does this relate to the Great Commission?
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Episode 651 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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How do you grow in the spiritually and keep from falling into sin?
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I normally talk to God like I am in a normal conversation. Is this prayer, or is prayer something that is more technical?
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How does repentance play into salvation, it seems integral, but it also seems like a work that we do?
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What is the millennium in the end times?
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I've seen a lot of people saying things to prove the bible is not real. I really want to be closer to God but I'm worried that can't happen if I don't fully believe in the bible—is there proof?
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TRUE VS. FALSE REPENTANCE: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
Episode 650 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I am discipling someone who says they have a prayer language and speak in tongues. How should I work through this with them?
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What is the difference between the synagogue and the temple? Do they have different regulations? Did the religious leaders break the law in order to try to trap Jesus at the synagogue?
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How should the church respond to the Equality Act?
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In Mark 14, there is a strange incident where another young man is nearly arrested along with Jesus. Who was this person and what was his significance?
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Follow up question on the Equality Act: what are the incentives behind those trying to pass this legislation?
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Episode 649 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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It seems to me that this vaccine could be a gift from God to help us defeat a disease. Why are so many Christians speaking so ill of it and of those who are working on it, claiming that it is the Mark of the Beast?
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Can God be disappointed?
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Can Christians read Romance Novels that include explicit scenes?
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How can I help encourage my teens to attend church?
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What do you think of the phrase, “preach the gospel to yourself”?
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Episode 648 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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What does Revelation teach about heaven?
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Are there any scientific proofs for the resurrection of Jesus Christ?
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My daughter and husband died, why would God allow this to happen and not give me a sense of urgency to make much of the time I had with them?
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I feel as though I receive signs from God, but I am not sure how to find out if they are from him or not. What should I do?
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The Story of Reality: How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important that Happens in Between by Greg Koukl
Episode 647 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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What do you think about the Azusa St. Revivals and how those events impacted the modern church today?
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I was formerly brought up in the Prosperity Gospel and the Word of Faith movement. In these movements they claimed that God never wants us to be sick and that we have the power to rebuke sickness. Now that I am out of that movement I am wondering do I pray for healing from sickness in a biblical way?
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I am a backslidden Christian and want to get plugged back into the church, but my wife is not interested in going back to church. What should I do?
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There is a bishop in my denomination who is gay. The congregation that I attend does not affirm this practice and preaches the gospel, but because the denomination is compromising in this way, should I leave the church?
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What is the teaching of Sola Scriptura?
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Episode 646 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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With how long the Coronavirus pandemic has gone on, is it time now for all churches to open up in defiance of the government orders?
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In 1 John 4, John says that we should “test the spirits.” What does this mean and look like?
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How was David a “man after God’s own heart” when he was also a murderer?
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How was Jesus in the line of David when he was not biologically related to Joseph?
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Episode 645 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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How would you explain the doctrine of the Trinity to a young child?
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I know that the Lord forgives us but I often feel regret and have memories of my past life and previous sins. When I think of these past sins and feel condemned, does that count as spiritual warfare?
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What do you think of the New Apostolic Reformation movement? Is it biblical or potentially heretical?
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My brother has schizophrenia. He has read the bible, he prays, and believes that he is born again, but he has a hard time understanding the bible. How do you know when a person with a severe mental illness is saved?
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Why did God need blood sacrifices in the Old Testament in the first place?
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Episode 644 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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How do you leave a legalistic church?
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My husband is struggling with sexual addictions, including pornography. How do I show grace to him without enabling his sin?
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As a former Roman Catholic, how do other Protestant denominations observe or practice Lent?
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Why are Christians so quick to throw Ravi Zacharias under the bus, especially when David, Moses, and Paul and other biblical figures were great sinners? Why are we so quick to turn our back on those who need forgiveness?
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Did sin enter the world through Adam and Eve or through Satan?
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Episode 643 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Jesus proclaimed that he was the Son of God, and yet in Mark 1:25, Jesus rebuked the demons and told them not to say who he was. Why did he do that?
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What does it mean to be saved and what does that look like?
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Doesn’t God require us to obey him rather than man? I know Romans 13 says we should obey the governing authorities, but there seems to be a double-standard enforced by the government regarding which things can be open amidst the pandemic and which cannot. What should the church do?
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I am a registered nurse and cannot imagine how men can tell women what to do with their bodies. I am not for abortion but I would never foist my beliefs onto others. There are lots of elderly people being mistreated in the nursing homes, why don’t “pro-lifers” care about them?
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I take communion at my home every day. Am I “heaping judgment” upon myself?
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I am fifty-eight and have never been married. Should I seek out a spouse or should I just wait for God to answer my prayers?
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Episode 642 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I have heard that Paul’s guidelines for taking communion in 1 Corinthians 11 is about the need for brothers and sisters to get-along with each other in the church. After studying the passage, it seems that it is addressing people in Corinth who took all of the communion before everyone was able to receive it. So, is Paul’s warnings mainly about how to get along with our brothers and sisters or is it about not treating certain people in the church with contempt?
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In Matthew 13, Jesus talks about the Parable of the Sower. He identifies different kinds of soil, and says that the good soil receives the seed of the word of God. How do I know if in my heart that I am counted as “good soil”?
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Is it wrong to worship alongside someone and have fellowship with them if they deny the deity of Christ?
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How do I address Christian who believe that we can connect with Muslims and Jews and unite together under God?
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I was baptized Roman Catholic but recently became a Protestant Christian. Should I get re-baptized, if so, when should I get re-baptized?
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Episode 641 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Why did God place the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil in the garden?
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Is purgatory a biblical doctrine?
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Is having a prayer language biblical?
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Does fasting have to be from all food? In our church we say fasting can be giving up anything that we think we can’t do without. I am a diabetic on insulin so I just fast from all junk food & wheat.
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Did God know that man would fall into sin?
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Episode 640 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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A friend of mine has bought into the teachings of a New Age guru who has told her that she is the reincarnation of Mary Magdalene and that Jesus is her husband. I was reminded when you spoke about 1 John and our need to use discernment when testing the spirit. I am wondering if I need to take a break from this relationship because she is saying hurtful things. What should I do?
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My son died when he was 14. I miss him greatly and I am wondering if he is in heaven?
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Why is the Song of Solomon so often neglected in the church?
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My son is a Freemason and is asking my husband and I to join him. How should we respond?
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Episode 639 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I’m still relatively new to the faith. Recently I’ve been confused about the meaning of 1st John chapter 3 verse 4. There are a lot of discrepancies regarding that verse, and many are using it to say that we must uphold God’s law, including the sabbath. I ended up going deep down the rabbit hole of the internet a couple weeks back and I’ve discovered that there are some groups claiming that our salvation is contingent upon our obedience to the Mosaic Law. I know that we aren’t justified by the law, but all the conflicting information online has been making me really overwhelmed, confused and stressed. What should I do?
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How should we respond to Messianic Judaism?
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In Matthew 7, Jesus says, “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’” This sounds like one of the scarier passages in the bible, what is your interpretation of this?
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In Luke 22, Jesus says that one should sell their cloak and buy a sword. What does this mean?
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In 1 Timothy 2, Paul says that God desires all to be saved, if this is true, why aren’t all people saved?
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Episode 638 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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How should the church observe communion and take the Lord’s Supper?
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Must a born again Christian be extremely zealous about the things of the Lord?
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Should pastors perform special prayers just for men in the worship service?
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In Mark 11:24, Jesus says, “I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” Doesn’t this contradict the idea that God has ordained things to happen prior to our praying for them? What is the purpose of praying if God has already ordained something?
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Can man be holy and righteous, and even if we are not perfectly holy and righteous
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Resources Ordinary: Sustainable Faith in a Radical, Restless World by Michael Horton
Episode 637 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I am a convicted felon. I know that Jesus has forgiven me for my past sins, but even after paying my due to society, it seems that I am forever marked by my past. How can I find rest when every day society reminds me of my past sins?
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What is Lent, and why do some churches practice it and others do not?
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When did Israelites become Hebrews?
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How do I deal with regret? Sometimes it can feel overwhelming and prevent me from seeking the Lord.
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I am friends with a Messianic Jew who is challenging me by saying that Christians must observe a Saturday Sabbath and other Jewish rituals, how should I respond?
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Episode 636 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Does the story of Judas prove that suicide is the unpardonable sin? Help is available – Speak with someone 24/7 at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
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I would like to tithe, but my spouse does not want to. Should I tithe out of my own paycheck?
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How do I address my pastor when I think he has gossipped about someone in the church?
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Why do we so often give up on people instead of give grace to them?
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According to recent polls, many folks do not trust pastors. Why is that?
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Episode 635 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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As a new Christian I find myself ashamed of myself for turning my back to Christ. How does one returning to the faith overcome the sense of shame and accept the love of Christ once again into my life?
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How do you comfort someone whose teenage son died unexpectedly and the parent has no assurance of their son’s salvation?
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Does Jesus show some kind of prejudice to the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15?
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Because of Covid-19, my daughter does not want me to attend church. If I attend I cannot see my grandchild. I have not been going to church so that I can see him. But then I think about Jesus saying that we are not worthy of Him if we are not willing to give up relatives for Him. Am I sinning by choosing visits with my grandson over church attendance?
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When I go to church I feel like I am constantly made to feel guilty and convicted. Should I just stay home and read my bible?
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Episode 634 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I struggle with pornography. I know it’s wrong and a sin and I hate that I am so weak. When I fail I stay away from God for a little while because I am ashamed and am not worthy. Even though I know I am forgiven, my brain just cannot comprehend that God can forgive me over and over again for the same sin. It doesn’t seem fair to Him.
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I am not receiving care from my elders and deacons at my church. Is this a sufficient reason to leave this church?
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Are there apostles today? What are the characteristics of apostles?
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What does Paul mean when he says that Christian’s children are holy in 1 Corinthians 7?
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Sacred Bond by Zach Keele and Michael Brown
Episode 633 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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What are the marks in a church we keep an eye out for when we are looking for a new church to attend?
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I have heard some people say that the true Sabbath is on Saturday, and if we do not observe the Seventh-Day Sabbath then this does not make us eligible for salvation. Is this true?
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The Old Testament and New Testament seem to contradict themselves at times. Why is it that in the Old Testament, God says that lepers are not to be touched, while in the New Testament Jesus touches lepers?
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Can a Christian be oppressed by demonic spirits?
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Is it biblical to say that the Holy Spirit makes us one with God?
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Episode 632 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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If John was administering baptism for the forgiveness of sins, and Jesus was sinless, why did Jesus get baptized?
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Should Christians be cremated or buried when they die?
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I run a 12 step program and I use 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 where Paul talks about temptation to help those in the program. Am I applying this passage correctly?
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I grew up being sexually abused by a family member. I want to forgive him, but I do not want to be in the same room as him. When Jesus says that we should forgive seventy times seven, does that mean I should force myself to include him in my life? I am struggling with knowing what to do.
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What is the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit?
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I am naturally interested in studying the bible and theological books. I also have a young family and while my wife is not uninterested in these things, I also know it would not be ideal for us as a family to read and discuss the types of things I am naturally drawn to, theologically speaking. I think it would be too much for them and unhelpful. What are ways that I can better help my family learn about the faith together?
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Does Jesus serve only as the intermediary between us and the Father, or can we also pray to Jesus as well as the Father?
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Recently I had a mini debate with some followers and disciples of a very intense charismatic leader. In our conversation they used Acts 2 as their self-defense on personal revelation or dreams. What do you think would be a good response to these interpretations?
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Does everyone that goes to hell suffer equally? It would seem reasonable to think that someone like Hitler would suffer more than an ethical, moral person who perhaps had never been exposed to the Word or perhaps kept putting off a decision or was led into a less than real salvation experience.
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What book or character in the bible is most underrated or glossed over in our churches?
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In Luke 9, Jesus sends out His apostles to proclaim the Kingdom of God, yet a few verses later after Peter confesses Jesus as the Christ, Jesus commands them not to tell this to anyone. What were the apostles tasked to speak then if they were told not to say anything concerning Jesus’ identity and mission?
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Can angels marry?
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Can a Christian lose their salvation?
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The scripture is clear about taking the Lord’s name in vain. But what about swear words? As a person in the military I’m around swearing a lot, and it struck me that what we consider bad words often have synonyms that aren’t considered bad at all. In the end swear words seem an arbitrary construct of man.
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I have struggled greatly with the temptation of lust. I have a Bible study group with close guys that I share my struggle with and I also have an accountability partner within that group yet it is still a daily struggle for me. I know that this sin is deeper than bad behavior and it’s a matter of the heart. I was wondering if you guys had any advice on how to fight this temptation and pursue holiness and godliness?
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How do you explain the doctrine of the Trinity to young children? My kids understand that Jesus is God but have a hard time understanding the idea of other persons in the identity of God.
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Do we have to keep forgiving someone who keeps sinning against us?
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Jesus say He will send the Holy Spirit after He went to the Father. But in John 20 Jesus say to His disciples, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” But in Acts it look like the day of the Pentecost was the first indwelling of the Holy Spirit into believer. How can you understand these two event without contradiction?
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In the Apostle's Creed, it says that Jesus descended into hell. If Christ took the punishment of man on the cross, why did he have to "descend" into hell?
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How do you understand the baptism of the Holy Spirit?
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In Ephesians, it says that we are not judged by our works, but by the blood of Jesus. However, in 2 Corinthians, Paul says that we will be judged by our works. I know that we are ultimately saved by the grace of God but this is confusing to me.
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What generation is passing away in Matthew 24:34?
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How should the church view cultural changes in regards to homosexuality?
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In Genesis 9, it says that "Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in his own image." Does this mean that the bible condones capital punishment?
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How do I pray through the psalms?
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If Jesus is God, why does he call himself the Son of God?
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Are there certain scripture passages you can point me to that helps us find God’s will for our lives?
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In Deuteronomy 32:52-53, it seems as if God is being vengeful toward Moses. Is God vengeful?
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I have recently gone through multiple traumatic experiences and I am having trouble find joy in my faith again. What should I do?
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In the Old Testament, how did Israel know that the prophets were receiving real revelation from God? Why exactly did Israel believe the prophets?
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If God knew that Lucifer was going to betray him, why did he create him in the first place?
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Are there any biblical principles to handle conflict in marriage?
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Should I leave my church if I disagree with the political endorsements of my pastor even though he is doctrinally sound?
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I don’t feel spiritual enough. What feelings of the supernatural should a Christian have, like during spiritual disciplines or congregational worship? What does the Bible command and say we should experience?
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In Matthew 27, it says that many people other than Jesus were resurrected and appeared to others. Was this a figurative or literal event?
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Can we forgive sins or can only God forgive sins?
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In Colossians 1:24, Paul says, “I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions….” What does he mean by Christ’s afflictions lacking?
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What kind of future awaits for us in heaven, what will heaven be like?
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I fully believe in the assurance of salvation and eternal security, however, how should we view Christians who have continued certain sin patterns in their life all the way to their death bed?
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What is the biblical teaching regarding the miraculous gift of tongues? Is tongues a prayer language?
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Does God speak to us in dreams?
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In James 1:2, it tells us, “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds.” How does joy help us face life’s trials?
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In Esther 4, when it says that Esther has been born for “such a time as this,” does this apply to our lives as well?
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How can we help non-believers come to faith?
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I was always taught that the church service is for unbelievers, and it is a place where conversion happens, but I recently heard someone say that church is for Christians only. Which is it?
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Is it a contradiction when it says “faith without works is dead” when faith is a gift and works are things that we do?
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Lately I have felt a strong call to start fasting, but I do not know much about fasting. How do I draw close to God as I fast and how do I determine how long and how often to fast?
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In Luke 10, why does Jesus tell Martha to stop serving and to be more like her sister, Mary?
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In Hebrews 9:7, it speaks about the “unintentional sins of the people,” is there a difference in how God forgives intentional and unintentional sins?
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What would you say to someone who has suffered a miscarriage and what hope do they have that their child is saved?
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How do we love people who exploit our kindness and love for them? Should we do everything for such people out of the commandment to love your neighbour as yourself. If not, how do we respond to their demands.
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Why do Christians need the church when our own bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit? Didn’t the tearing of the veil signify that God could not be contained by a building?
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In Matthew 27, it says that other people other than Jesus were raised from the dead. Do we know anything about who these people were or what happened to them?
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What is the biblical teaching on whether women can be pastors or not?
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In Nehemiah 3, the entire chapter speaks about small details about the building of the wall. What things should we take away from these types of passages of scripture?
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What book in the bible would you go to to help deal with division in the church?
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Should we pray the imprecatory psalms even though Jesus says that we should love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us?
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I am a family man and a faithful member at my church. However, I have lingering feelings of discontentment in my life. Because of this I then find myself feeling guilty that I am not always fully and completely satisfied with the blessings I have—I want to be grateful and thank the Lord for every good blessing, but it really seems difficult for me. How should I think about contentment and my everyday life?
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What role does repentance play in our salvation?
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How do I apply 2 Corinthians 5:21 in my day to day life knowing that I am forgiven but I still sin? How does God view me?
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I am wondering if Ezekiel’s vision of the Valley of Dry Bones in Ezekiel 37 is literal or something that is figurative?
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When Jesus came into Jerusalem and the crowd was cheering and singing “Hosanna in the highest” what exactly did they understand about Jesus when they were singing this?
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I am going through the bible with my 12yo son, and there are strange instances in the bible like the Sons of God in Genesis 6 and the witch of Endor in 1 Samuel that really trip him up when reading scripture. So much so that it is hard for him to focus on the bigger picture of scripture and the important pieces of it that point to Christ. How can I help him from getting too distracted with the minor details of scripture and focus on the bigger and more important parts?
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Should a Christian hold a job that might hurt other people like working for the military or doing retail knowing that what is being sold comes from sweat shops?
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Which aspects of the law should we still keep, specifically should we still try to keep the holy day feasts in the bible, or were those fulfilled in Jesus as well?
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If someone in your family is heterosexual but because of a bad relationship decides to try homosexuality…how is the family to respond..especially when we see each other at holiday get togethers, birthdays, and those types of events. I keep praying for them and would appreciate prayers for this person in my family who is very confused and also has severe depression.
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I am wondering if you have any advice on when and when not to bring up current events or pop culture into your bible teaching? I am a bible teacher and note that some preachers bring up current issues and make pop-culture references non-stop while others never mention these things. Any advice on how to do this well without watering down the biblical message?
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I remember learning in 6th grade how humans evolved from hominids, so I am wondering how the story of Adam and Eve in the Bible may or may not fit together with findings in human evolutionary biology?
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I am out of college living at home with my mother and grandmother and they believe that the miraculous sign of tongues is still in use for Christians today. I do not think this is the more accurate biblical view. How do I speak with them about this topic but be respectful about it? I love both my mom and grandmother and do not want to disrespect them.
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The last few years I have chosen an attribute of God in which to meditate during the year. This year I’m meditating on God’s Providence. Please tell me what the distinction is between God’s Sovereignty and God’s Providence.
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I know that it has been said on the program before that Christianity isn’t about us living our best life, but does that mean that it does not help us live a better life at all? I know you are trying to avoid teachings like the prosperity gospel, but the book of Proverbs, for instance, seems to tell us how to live better lives in certain ways. Would you still say that Christianity is only about our place in heaven?
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How do I know the warning passages in Hebrews 6 and 10 are not talking about me? I have been in a bad spiritual place for about a month now and don’t know what to do. How do I know that these are not talking about me?
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Jude seems like a very strange epistle in the New Testament. What is its significance in the canon, and why do you think it touches on topics of angels and things that Paul and others don’t normally focus on?
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During the protests against the election results, there were many flags being waved by the protestors with Jesus’s name on them, at one point even a cross was raised outside the capitol building, all while people were pushing themselves through police barricades and breaking into the building. Why do you think the name of Jesus is being invoked in these acts?
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I was wondering if you could offer some scriptural advice on whether or not believers should watch shows like The Chosen. On the one hand, I think that it’s a faithful representation of the character of Jesus and the disciples. And while it does take creative liberties, I don’t think any of the creative liberties contradicts what Scripture teaches. I think it does well to help us expand our imagination, about the reality that Jesus Christ was God who took on flesh and was man. On the other hand, I’m hesitant to watch something, maybe it’s my theological roots that make me concerned about something that has an image or picture of Jesus. Although I know that a lot of theological traditions do allow for visual portrayals of Jesus because He was a man, whereas, a portrayal of the Father may be transgressing. I’m curious what advice you might offer in such cases.
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I have just recently graduated from college with a degree in Youth Ministry. I am at home right now and I get to see many friends and acquaintances from high school. Most of them, however, are not Christian. When I am around these people, I find myself being influenced by them and tempted to do and say things that are disobedient to God. I am a person who hates to miss out on things with friends, but I don’t want to be influenced by them and tempted to dishonor God. What should I do? Should I leave my old friends behind and move on? Should I still hang out with them and trust in God to keep me strong so that they may see the light of Christ living within me?
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What do you all think of New Year’s Resolutions? I have seen some Christians say we should only desire to grow in holiness and not worry about improving our practical life, body image, finances, etc. I am just wondering if these resolutions are things we should avoid or should be encouraged to engage in?
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I was recently in a church Bible study where the question came up of whether Jesus was tempted TO sin, that is, if he ever desired to give IN to sin, or was simply tempted BY sin, that is he was tempted in all ways—for example experiencing true, physical hunger in the wilderness—but never even considered giving in to the devil’s temptation to turn stones into bread. I hold the latter view, that scripture seems beyond a shadow of doubt that God abhors all sin—that there is nothing “attractive” about sin to him. Do you believe Jesus was ever tempted to give in to sin?
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Why does Paul say that those who have faith are children of Abraham when Hebrews says Jesus mediates a better covenant than the old one? These seem to me like two opposing attitudes toward the Old Testament. How can I make sense of this?
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I am a believer, and I’m wondering whether I should have a traditional burial or if I can get cremated when I die? Cremation is much cheaper than a traditional burial, but I know someday I will be resurrected. Will God be angry at me for taking the cheaper option financially? I don’t have an answer when I pray.
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I accepted Jesus many years ago, but I still sin. How will I make it to heaven when I still sin? What if I am not close enough to God? What if I don’t read my Bible and pray enough? Or have enough good works?
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Is the Kingdom of God something that exists today, or is it something that we are waiting for in the future?
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My family and I have begun a year long plan to read through the Bible and we thought it would be encouraging and edifying to reach out to Core Christianity as questions arise in our daily readings and our first question came from Genesis chapter 4, and it's twofold: In verse seven God tells Cain that “If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to you, but you must rule over it.” First, this sounds a lot like works-righteousness. But we know that the first signs of the gospel were delivered to Adam and Eve back in chapter three, could you help us make sense of God's statement here and how it relates to Cain and Abel sacrifices, and then God's plan for salvation? And secondly, the phrase, “its desire is for you, but you must rule over it,” is very similar to what we read God said to Eve in Genesis 3:16, when he says your desire shall be for your husband and he shall rule over you. Is there a connection that we should draw from these similarities, and if so, what is that connection?
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I have been so confused about the end times Mark of the Beast. I’ve read that it’s a vaccine or a microchip or that it’s not even a literal mark but instead the mark on the forehead is actually representative of a changed mind and the mark on the hands are our actions after we have been saved. Could you please go into detail about what scripture says about this subject. I’ve had plenty of nights where I’ve just been kept awake thinking about this and praying that I won’t be deceived. 3. What are the 5 Solas?
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I'm thankful that we, as Christians, believe Jesus is the way and the truth and the life and that no one comes to the Father except by him. But sometimes I get a little upset when I hear there are so many denominations. We have one Holy Spirit. Why can't we agree on all the teachings?
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I recently heard a pastor say that for anybody to speak against him would be speaking against The Father. Is speaking against a pastor speaking against God?
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I have heard some say that the Apostle Paul was still performing Jewish ceremonies and even sacrifices after his conversion to Christianity. For example, in Acts 21:26, it says that “Then Paul took the men, and the next day he purified himself along with them and went into the temple, giving notice when the days of purification would be fulfilled and the offering presented for each one of them.” What is your take on this?
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I just learned in Sunday School class about the illicit sexual conduct that Ravi Zacharias had. I don’t keep up with the daily news so I hadn’t heard any of this. It hit me in the gut pretty hard. We’ve been studying Romans and specifically have parked on Romas 5:20 that talks about ‘where sin abounds, grace abounds more’. Last night this played over and over in my mind as I tried to sleep and think about Ravi. How can someone defend the Gospel so well, as he did, and do the things he did? Does he qualify as a false teacher now? What do I do with this information? I have so many questions and deep disheartening emotions. Trust is waning. Do I even trust you? Who do we trust now? I know we all fall and none of us are without sin. I know that grace abounds so that forgiveness covers all sin that also abounds. How does one keep on sinning at the same time they are defending the Gospel?
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In the Gospel of John it seems like some people “believed” but really didn’t, according to Jesus. How do we understand this, particularly in reference to ourselves or our friends who may “believe” but might not be saved? How can we discern whether someone is in that state, or is that something only Jesus can see?
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It seems like in every job there is some form of complicity we share with unethical practices, whether it is selling products made in sweatshops or being in politics or the armed forces where, for better or for worse, you have other people’s lives or livelihoods in your hands. Are there some jobs that Christians should avoid entirely, or how should we practice wisdom when choosing our careers?
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In Genesis 9, why does Noah curse Canaan after he awakens from his drunkenness and not Ham? What is the significance of Noah’s nakedness being uncovered and covered?
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What do you think the state of the church is right now, is it good or bad? Are we compromising to the culture and world around us?
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Are God's promises conditional on our actions? If we don't forgive others, will he not forgive us? Do I fall out of God's favor every time I sin?
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Does God control governments, history, and policies in order to fulfill all that he promises to do?
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Can Christians have the Holy Spirit in the same way the early disciples did at Pentecost?
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What is the difference between the soul, the spirit, and the flesh, which is like our body? What is the difference between those three, and are the soul and the spirit the same thing?
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A pastor recently said that there is a difference between knowing that you are a sinner and actually mourning over your sin. God has shown me that I am a sinner, that I cannot make myself good enough for him, and that I need Jesus. But I don't remember mourning my sin, and I feel like I'm mentally torturing myself to see if I am truly saved. What does it mean to mourn your sin? What makes it true mourning?
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- What do you say to people who claim that Christian doctrines like the trinity and the miracles in the bible are merely myths and fairytales? I believe and trust in Jesus, but when I start to spell out the things Christians believe it does honestly sound strange sometimes. Curious to hear your thoughts.
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What's the difference in bible translations? The one I use is a Roman Catholic bible which contains additional books not found in other Bibles, but even so, isn't the word of God going to be mirrored in each and every Bible? Therefore, whether I read my Bible or the Gideon Bible at a hotel room, won't the same message get across? Or is it sometimes different per Bible?
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People are telling me that "All you have to do is believe," but even the demons believed but did not follow him. In my opinion believing does not give total salvation because of that. I would like to hear your thoughts on that.
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My son is 5 years old and recently acted out against his siblings and hurt them. While he reconciled with them and my wife and I forgave him, he is still struggling with guilt. At such a young age, how should we encourage our kids, especially when they fail?
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1. I have heard a pastor say that he has never once had someone come to him and repent of being greedy, even though Jesus talks about greed more than any other sin. My question is then, has anyone ever confessed to you that they struggle with greed, and if not, what do you think about this?
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In Mark 13:30, Jesus says, "Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place." How do we correctly interpret this passage? It seems to say all of those things have already happened since that "generation" has already passed away. Or, who is this "generation" referring to?
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Please explain what Jeremiah 48:10 means, "Cursed is he who does the work of the Lord with slackness, and cursed is he who keeps back his sword from bloodshed" This is very confusing to me—why do the books of the prophets often speak in these dark and confusing ways?
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What is the word of God, Jesus, the spirit behind the word, the bible itself? And do pastors quote the bible, and instead of saying, "God says this," they say, "Paul says this," etc.
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Episode 609 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I am naturally interested in studying the bible and theological books. I also have a young family and while my wife is not uninterested in these things, I also know it would not be ideal for us as a family to read and discuss the types of things I am naturally drawn to, theologically speaking. I think it would be too much for them and unhelpful. What are ways that I can better help my family learn about the faith together?
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Does Jesus serve only as the intermediary between us and the Father, or can we also pray to Jesus as well as the Father?
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Recently I had a mini debate with some followers and disciples of a very intense charismatic leader. In our conversation they used Acts 2:17-18 as their self-defense on personal revelation or dreams. What do you think would be a good response to these interpretations?
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Does everyone that goes to hell suffer equally? It would seem reasonable to think that someone like Hitler would suffer more than an ethical, moral person who perhaps had never been exposed to the Word or perhaps kept putting off a decision or was led into a less than real salvation experience.
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Resources The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism by Timothy Keller
Episode 608 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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How do you appeal to a person who claims to be a Christian without being part of a local church; without taking the sacraments, and sitting under the regular preaching of the Word of God?
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I want to ask a question. How do I get to know more about the word of God?
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What was the blessing that Abraham would be to all the nations from Genesis 12:1-3?
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Is it possible to be saved and not know it? I am aware of the verse that says the Spirit of God testifies with our spirit that we are the sons and heirs of Jesus Christ, but I am wondering if it is also possible to not know that you are saved?
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I’m liking distributing gospel tracts as good work for the Kingdom of God. My parents, who are unbelievers, are frustrated with me because of it. My mom told me to stop distributing and printing as long as I’m under their roof. Should I obey? I need advice.
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Resources Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J. I. Packer
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Episode 607 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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When I remember bible verses, can I trust that that is God’s voice talking to me? Is that what the bible refers to as the “still small voice”?
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Who made God?
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After reading a parable that Jesus told in Luke 19:11-27, I found myself a little confused about what it means. What is Jesus wanting us to understand here?
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I don’t know if you saw that movie Batman v. Superman that came out a few years ago, but in that movie, the villain, Lex Luthor, makes a comment about God. He says that God allows evil because he either doesn’t care, or is not powerful enough to stop it. I know this is a movie but this seems like a good point, especially when you think of senseless suffering, like with children dying. How would you answer Lex Luthor’s question?
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Resources The Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way by Michael Horton
Episode 606 | In this special episode of Core Christianity, Adriel Sanchez speaks to President and CEO, Mark Green, regarding highlights from 2020 and an exciting announcement for the future of Core Christianity.
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How has Core Christianity grown in 2020?
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What were Core Christianity's Top 3 listened to shows of the year?
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What new resources is Core Christianity working on for our listeners?
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What big changes are happening at Core Christianity in 2021?
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Episode 605 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Who were the Three Magi or Wisemen that came to see Jesus when he was born? They don’t seem to be referenced again in scripture. Is their involvement in the story important or is it random?
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Can you explain what Matthew 11:11-15 means?
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When it comes to salvation, do we respond to God or does God respond to us when we choose him?
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A family member who is not a Christian asked me what Christians have against reincarnation since we believe that God was incarnate as Jesus. I couldn’t really answer him. Does the incarnation mean that reincarnation is a possibility for humans?
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Resources Child in a Manger: The True Meaning of Christmas by Sinclair B. Ferguson
Episode 604 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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My wife and I were at a baptismal service recently where the pastor said that when Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist all of the sins of the world were placed on him at that time and he then carried them with him until he went to the cross. We believe this is incorrect and that the sins of his people were placed on him at the cross and not at his baptism. What do you think?
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I have a 5 year old grandson who is very smart. I started reading Bible stories to him but when he sees Adam he asks, “is this God?” or Noah, he asks, “is this God?” Any male he associates with God. How can I explain an abstract concept as He cannot touch or see I am stumped can you help me?
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I have heard for the first time folks say that St. Nicholas was a real historical figure who fought against heretics in the ancient Christian church. Does this give us reason to celebrate the Santa Clause folklore during Christmas? I am not sure how the myth and this figure are related in the first place.
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I want to ask about the Spirit’s voice as it relates not quite to prophesy, but when people “hear the voice of the Lord” when they pray, read the bible, or when they are at church, etc. Oftentimes this will happen and folks will feel inspired to say something to someone to encourage them and they will interpret that as the voice of the Spirit, prodding them to do so. This does not quite fit with “prophesy,” and people who claim to feel this voice of the Lord wouldn’t claim this to be prophesy, and I am not aware of anything in scripture that contradicts this notion. Am I just too stubborn with my cessationist opinions?
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Resources Child in a Manger: The True Meaning of Christmas by Sinclair B. Ferguson
Episode 603 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I want to be a Christian, but I am not sure how. Can you please help me?
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Could you explain Mark 2:21-22 for me please?
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I know in my head that God is good and uses things for His Glory, but both myself and my daughter have learning disabilities that make life very difficult. Why would God allow that and how can it possibly be used for His Glory? Thank you.
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In Hosea 11:1, where it says, “When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son,” is it referring to Jesus or Israel? I have heard pastors argue for both interpretations. It seems that if all of these Old Testament texts were only about Jesus than the Israelites in the Old Testament would not have actually known what they were about. What do you think? Today's Offer Bible Reading Plan
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Resources Child in a Manger: The True Meaning of Christmas by Sinclair B. Ferguson
Episode 602 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Fear is very real these days and how do we as Christians, believers in Christ, keep our faith in these uncertain times. How can we connect our faith to very real and palpable fear that we feel in the world around us?
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What is the "gospel of the kingdom" that Jesus preached in Matthew 4:23? It sounds as if it is something different from the common use of the phrase "the gospel" or "the gospel of Jesus Christ" as it is used today.
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I am scared to death that I have committed the unforgivable sin. I heard one explanation of this saying that the unforgivable sin is simply denying Christ and then I heard that it is saying the same things that the religious leaders said about Jesus. Can you help clarify this for me?
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I love and appreciate Core Christianity, thank you both for all that you do. My question is: Is it true that Christmas is rooted in a pagan holiday? And if we want to celebrate the incarnation, then why does our celebration often look like the world's celebration of Christmas?
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Resources Child in a Manger: The True Meaning of Christmas by Sinclair B. Ferguson
Episode 601 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I have a family member who will not forgive someone. Does unforgiveness affect their salvation in any way?
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What does "according to his works" mean in Romans 2? Is Paul contradicting himself when he talks about salvation being rendered "according to works"?
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What do I say to my pastor who only preaches about holy living and not the gospel?
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Can churches that recite creeds and sing hymns be attractive to the younger generation?
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Episode 600 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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1. Why are the four beasts in Daniel’s dream different than what is explained in Revelation?
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Since God is all-knowing, and since He also sent His Son for us, for whom or for what, precisely, is Jesus interceding?
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If I had spiritual mentors who led me the wrong way, and told me to do things that were wrong, did I sin too? At the time I was very naive, and still am because I have Asperger Syndrome. But now I know it was wrong, and I wonder about verses like Mark 9:42 and Leviticus 5:17.
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If the purpose of the cross was to redeem man and forgive sins, why do we see Jesus in the gospels forgiving people’s sins? Why did Jesus need to go to the cross at all if he could forgive sins on earth?
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I believe Jesus Christ died for my sins and was raised from the dead. My life is full of testimony, but I struggle with whether or not I have been made new. I do not have an awe-inspiring origin story of when I initially gave my life to Christ. I started to volunteer with youth, and I want to be positive and careful with what light I can shine.
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Resources Ordinary: Sustainable Faith in a Radical, Restless Worldby Michael Horton
Episode 599 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Why did Jesus curse the fig tree?
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Since Islam is an Abrahamic religion, does that mean that it is really a false religion?
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Is the 3rd-use of the law legitimate? It seems that if people have a good sense of justification by faith alone that the 3rd use of the law is not necessary.
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If Moses’s sister Miriam received leprosy from God in the Old Testament, does that mean God can punish people with sickness today?
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Resources Respectable Sins: Confronting the Sins We Tolerateby Jerry Bridges
Episode 598 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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If God will blot out our sins, why do we have to give an account for every word that we speak?
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What is the biblical distinction between the spirit and the soul? What role do the heart and mind play in this relationship or distinction?
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My daughter told me about a lecture she heard in her college class where the professor said that God the Father in Christianity functions as a way to maintain patriarchalist structures in society, which causes harm to women. My daughter doesn?t seem convinced by her professor?s analysis, but I am wondering if there is a way to encourage her and affirm that God being a good Father doesn?t have to mean what the professor seems to be saying.
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Episode 597 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I grew up in a church that would go into a lot of details about the book of Revelation trying to discern if we were living in the last days and what it all meant, but in all those years I never understood the point or the big picture of what the book is about. What is the main thing I should get from reading the book?
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What role do good works play in a Christian's life as it relates to the final judgment?
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Does God sometimes leave us to struggle in our own sin? I've struggled with a certain sin for a long time, and I have prayed countless times that God lead me from the temptation and that the sin wouldn't have the hold on me that it has, and I still feel the same. I feel almost as if God is purposely having me struggle through it. Can you give me any advice?
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If we find ourselves breaking the 10 Commandments, does that mean we need to try harder to put our trust in Christ and simply repent more often?
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Resources Triumph of The Lamb: A Commentary on Revelationby Dennis Johnson
Episode 596 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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When Jesus said from the cross, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do,” were those people forgiven, did Jesus die for their sins? Should we assume that all of the people in the crowd were eventually saved because Jesus forgave their sins?
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Between the time of Jesus' death and his resurrection, Jesus spoke with “those in prison.” Who would they be, and what would have been the result of that?
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I'm really confused about discipleship. What is it, and what does it look like practically?
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When, if ever, is it okay to lie?
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Resources Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Communityby Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Episode 595 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I am wondering how Christians use the idea of "faith" to justify their beliefs. It seems that many other views and religions also tell their followers to just have "faith" to believe in their teachings. Is there anything else Christians can do to talk about their beliefs other than appealing to slogans like, "you just gotta have faith"?
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What do you think if Judas Iscariot, after returning the 30 pieces of silver and committing suicide, did Jesus die for his sins? Was he forgiven and taken to Heaven? God uses Judah's sin to play a huge and important, although unfortunate role, in our saving through the blood of Christ. Judas even regrets his actions. Does God save him? Does Jesus forgive him?
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Someone told me that repentance is no longer required for Christians because to repent we must look back to the law to find out what we are even repenting of and since the law is fulfilled that this is no longer necessary. What do you think?
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I am in a discussion with a person who has bought into Theological Liberalism: What's the ultimate, most concise resource for comprehensively addressing these issues? I love this person, and I long to see them come to rest in Christ.
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Resources The Story of Reality: How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important that Happens in Between by Gregory Koukl
Christianity and Liberalism by J. Gresham Machen
Episode 594 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Why did God choose Jacob over Esau or David over Saul when they were all moral screw-ups?
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I heard your answer to Jade about there not being any shame at the judgment seat of Christ for believers. I was wondering, what does that mean, then, for our works to be tested, and what we build on Christ will last, but what we build of hay will be burned and our souls will be saved but only as through fire? What does that mean that there is no pain at the judgment of believers before we reign with Christ?
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What do Paul and Jesus mean when they say that the bread and wine are Christ’s body and blood? Is this metaphorical?
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Why are the 10 commandments all about telling us what we shouldn’t do? Doesn’t this focus our attention on negative traits instead of what we should be doing for one another and for God?
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Resources The Gospel-Driven Life: Being Good News People in a Bad News World by Michael Horton
How We’ve Misunderstood “Do This in Remembrance of Me” by Adriel Sanchez
Episode 591 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier, with special guests, Keith and Kristyn Getty, answer caller questions.
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The two of you have been writing hymns and songs for worship for many years now. In fact, we sing many of those hymns in the congregation that I pastor each Sunday. n light of all of that, what inspired you to write an album of hymns and lullabies for children?
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Are we supposed to lift our hands up as we sing praises or is that a preference?
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Is worship exclusively about music? I know that the bible says that we should glorify God with all of our lives. Is there a difference between worshipping on Sunday and worshipping God throughout the week in our daily lives?
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Many parents struggle with sharing resources with their kids that help build up their faith. Some resources, on the one hand, can feel cheesy, and on the other, might feel too uptight. I know you and Keith have children, how have you both cultivated an appreciation of worship in their lives?
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Does worship music in church foster appreciation for diverse cultures, and should a church incorporate different worship music styles to attract diversity in members?
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Is it okay for a Christian to get a plastic surgery?
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I’ve always been told that Jesus was God, but some Jehovah’s witnesses showed me Philippians 2 where it says that Jesus didn’t consider himself equal to God. Now I am doubting. How do I make sense of this passage?
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If God’s love is unconditional, why does he get so angry with Israel that he judges them by sending them into exile?
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I keep hearing competing ideas about sanctification. One side says it is just like justification: by grace alone through faith alone. The other side says we need to pursue it, and even though it ultimately depends on the Spirit, we still contribute something to the process. But if I contribute something, isn’t this salvation by works? But if I don’t need to pursue holiness, it sounds like it is optional. Can you help me sort this out? Can we pursue sanctification in a way that isn’t trying to earn it by works?
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In Numbers 21, God sends down the fiery serpents to bite the complaining Israelites. As I was reading, I thought to myself, does God get frustrated? Is frustration a sin? There is no sin in God and neither does He sin, I understand this, but how would one properly explain these passages in regard to His holiness? I see that Jesus uses this story in regards to looking to Him for salvation. Is this the reason this incident took place, just so Jesus would use it during His earthly ministry?
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Resources Devoted to God: Blueprints for Sanctification by Sinclair B. Ferguson
Episode 589 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I am concerned about my repentance and whether it is genuine repentance. I have attended church all my life, but only truly understood the gospel and received Christ last year. I know I should hate sin, but there are many instances when I find myself loving the sin that I struggle with. Often, I just instinctively run to my sin, especially the ones I have been committing most of my life. Sometimes I also wonder to myself, “If I am truly born again, would I be committing so much sin?”
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I’m reading through the Bible this year and right now in the Books of the Chronicles and am once again struck with all the names that are recorded. Knowing that all Scripture is God-breathed and edifying, what can I can take away from these lists of names as I read them?
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Just how important is baptism? Must it be done immediately after repentance? Do I have to be baptized in order to be saved?
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If repentance is necessary for Christians, and repentance means to turn from sin, then does that make repentance a work that is necessary for our salvation? If so, how does this agree with the claim that we are saved by free grace through the body and blood of Christ? How do we know if we are truly repentant if we continue to commit the same sins?
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Episode 587 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Sometimes I feel like the most inspirational verses in the Bible actually leave me feeling hopeless. Like 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, “16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” I’m not always happy, I don’t always pray, and I often forget to be thankful. If this is God’s will for me, why do I have such a hard time living it out?
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I heard a TV pastor talk about the bible verse, “God is no respecter of persons.” He went on to say that this meant that God does not respect people, only Jesus. Is this correct? I know God loves people, perhaps everyone, but does he respect them?
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I know the Bible talks about Scripture being God-breathed, but who was the first person that started writing the Bible, and how has everything been compiled into one book?
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How can I reach out, on a spiritual level, to a friend and fellow Christian who has fallen away to drugs and alcohol and has seemingly lost his love for the Lord?
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Resources The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith by Timothy Keller
Episode 586 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I recently was reading to my children a new children’s book about the bible and the book described sin as loving things more than God. It warned the kids that if they love anything too much, like their parents and friends, then this is the definition of sin. Is that the entirety of what sin is? I understand that we need to love God supremely; however, I don’t necessarily want my children insecure or afraid if they love me or their father too much. Is there a better way to talk to the kids about sin or is this how we really should talk to them?
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I have always struggled with my faith. I have been through a lot of rough experiences, from being in prison, to drug addiction, to seeing family members die, and I have earnestly and sincerely asked God to speak to me during these situations, lots of other people believe God speaks to them, but I have never ever heard God speak to me. Not once. Does he speak to anybody today?
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In Matthew 1:18 it says before Joseph and Mary came together she was found to be pregnant and verse 19 says that because Joseph “resolved to divorce her quietly.” And then right after that in verse 20 it says “don’t be afraid to take Mary as your wife.” My question is, was Mary and Joseph married before she was pregnant or after she became pregnant?
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I’m having trouble knowing how to feel unified with the body when there is so much bad theology out there. I spent my childhood in a charismatic, prosperity gospel church and it has made me very sensitive to those things. I now feel that teaching should be exegetical and Christ focused, but it seems to be very hard to find people who agree with me. I see churches taking a topical approach to scripture that often avoids the subject of sin and feels more like a self help guide. I’ve been told I’m being too skeptical. I know that many of my friends believe the gospel so I consider them my brother or sister in Christ, but it’s hard for me to feel unified when our beliefs and focal points are so far apart. How can I keep from being too critical of immaturity or a difference of beliefs, while staying sensitive to false teaching?
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Resources Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God’s Story by Michael Horton
The Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way by Michael Horton
Episode 585 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Are God’s promises conditional on our actions? If we don’t forgive others, will he not forgive us?
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Does God control governments, history, and policies in order to fulfill all that he promises to do?
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Can Christians have the Holy Spirit in the same way the early disciples did at Pentecost?
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What is the difference between the soul, the spirit, and the flesh? Which is like our body? What is the difference between those three, and are the soul and the spirit the same thing?
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A pastor recently said that there is a difference between knowing that you are a sinner and actually mourning over your sin. God has shown me that I am a sinner, that I cannot make myself good enough for him, and that I need Jesus. But I don’t remember mourning my sin, and I feel like I’m mentally torturing myself to see if I am truly saved. What does it mean to mourn your sin?
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Resources Putting Amazing Back into Grace: Embracing The Heart Of The Gospel by Michael Horton
Episode 584 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I have a couple of friends who say that Jesus has come to them and spoken to them in their dreams. Most recently, they said that Jesus came to them and said UFO’s were real. I kind of cringe any time I hear that. I wanted to know, what are your thoughts on Jesus coming to people in their dreams?
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As an introvert, I’ve actually enjoyed being at home more these days. I actually worry about when life goes back to normal because I don’t want to lose the joy and contentment I’ve been experiencing. Is this wrong?
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Is thinking about our Triune God as an egg Modalism? The egg, egg white, and shell are three separate things but still one egg, like how the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are three separate things but all God. Is this a valid way of thinking or not?
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I asked Jesus Christ to be my savior a while back, but I can’t stop drinking, smoking, and cussing. I’ve tried everything. What can I do?
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Resources How Does God Talk To Us?
What Is the Trinity?
The God Who Gives: How the Trinity Shapes the Christian Story by Kelly M. Kapic
Rediscovering the Holy Spirit: God’s Perfecting Presence in Creation, Redemption, and Everyday Life by Michael Horton
Devoted to God: Blueprints for Sanctification by Sinclair B. Ferguson
Episode 583 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I have a cousin and aunt and they said that the Catholic church was started by Jesus through the apostles, and I said that that was the catholic “universal,” but they disagreed and said that church was the Roman Catholic church. So why do Catholics believe that they are the only true church and how can I answer this claim from the scriptures?
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What does it mean to be a child of God? Are all people children of God including non-believers? Or Is it our relationship with Jesus, the son of the Living God, that determines this? Thank you and I listen every day!
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I’m in a small group that seems to be growing more divided recently. I am in the susceptible demographic for the Coronavirus because of my age. Our small group used to Zoom but now have moved to in-person meetings, but the hosts of our small group seem put out by having to have precautions in place for me and another member who is a diabetic. At our last study, a good portion of our time had segued into allegations surrounding the election. I have quoted from Romans and 1 Peter to respect our authorities but since there is a divide between federal and state authorities, which one should be followed? How can these divisions be worked out? We are quite entrenched in our views about the virus it seems. I feel compelled to leave the group seeing how divisive things are getting. I want to just go back to studying God’s word but I can’t ignore that it has its application to our current divide.
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If evangelism is so important, why aren’t many churches preparing their community for evangelism?
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In Hebrews, where it says those have tasted the things of the Lord were not saved, what does that mean? I backslid and got caught up with alcoholism but the Lord brought me back and was curious if I lost faith and regained it, or if I always had it and the Lord just called me back?
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How do we obey God if we don’t know the whole Bible? Wouldn’t we have to memorize every command to truly be obedient?
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Matthew 7:21 says that “not everyone who says to me ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven. What does this mean? It sounds somewhat scary to me that not even saying “Lord, Lord” will allow us to enter the kingdom.
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Is the Bible appropriate for children? Are all passages of the Bible appropriate for children? Or are some inappropriate? If there are some inappropriate passages, how can parents know which passages are appropriate to read to their children and which passages are not?
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Are there discrepancies and contradictions in the bible?
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In John 1, it says that Jesus is the Word, and I accept that, however, could you please elaborate on Jesus being the Word?
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Is it possible to know what sins are unless we have a list of rules to to go off of, or is that why we have the 10 Commandments?
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What does it mean to count the cost of being a disciple?
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Can you please give me some scripture references on if someone can or cannot lose their salvation?
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In 1 Corinthians 8, it talks about the “strong” and the “weak” as groups within the church in Corinth. These groups had differences of opinion over various issues, but Paul specifically encouraged “the strong” group to put the needs of the “weak” above their own. My question is then: why is it so difficult for us to do this? Why can we in the church be so preoccupied with our group’s views on various issues that we forget to love those around us?
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I have a friend who doesn’t believe in the “universal Church” because the word “ekklesia” means “the gathered ones” and therefore she states that the Church is only a local body. What we call the universal Church, she calls the family of God. Where can I turn to show her that the “family of God” can be called the universal Church?
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I am wondering what you think about there being similarities between 1 Kings 1, where Adonijah is replacing David as king, and today’s political climate. Is there a parallel?
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Resources Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God’s Story by Michael Horton
Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Communityby Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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When can I be a witness for Jesus and evangelize, do I have to wait until the Spirit descends on me and anoints me?
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What does the Bible say about fasting? Is it just about giving up food for awhile to draw closer to God? Is it something we can do to unlock some form of holy power like the apostles did in the New Testament? I hear about it on Instagram a good bit but I just don’t fully understand it.
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Me and my friend were talking about if miraculous signs, wonders, and spiritual gifts have ceased. He said “there’s no way a person can read through the entire New Testament and come to that conclusion.” So, is there a way?
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I have become more conscious of trying not to shame and alienate others for their faults, especially in this contentious year, but I have gotten pushback by others saying that no matter how kind I am my belief that we are all inherently sinners means that I am teaching others to hate themselves, especially those who have experienced abuse or trauma who already struggle with self-hatred and feeling ashamed. How can I answer these responses and tell people that even though they are sinners that God loves them?
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What do you do when the truths of the gospel and the bible and everything we believe as Christians sometimes just do not feel real? What do you do when the experiences of your life seem more random than guided by a loving God?
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In another episode you mentioned that one must believe to be saved. While I believe that this is right, the Bible also says that we need to be born again. Can you elaborate on how salvation is God’s work in us while we are also required to believe?
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My atheist father asked me the question the other night, “if God exist, then who created God?” I didn’t know how to answer him. How would you answer this?
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I saw in the news that a famous pastor was recently fired for committing adultery. I then wondered if pastors should be allowed to come back and pastor a church again after committing adultery? I know that Christians sin and fail, sometimes in horrific ways, but should they lead in the same capacity that they once did?
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Resources Redemption Accomplished and Applied by John Murray
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Do you know of any helpful ways to bring up faith in a conversation that is not awkward or abrupt, or should we always try to evangelize even if it makes regular conversation awkward?
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How do you pray “in the spirit”? I always thought prayer was good enough, but I am realizing praying “in the spirit” is something totally different.
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Is the story of Jonah and the Whale historically true, or was it a myth that was handed down through the generations?
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As Christians, how should we respond if the second amendment, the right to bear arms, were ever to be removed? From a biblical perspective of “live by the sword die by the sword,” is there still a biblical mandate that implies the right to protect yourself and your brothers in such a scenario?
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Resources Rediscovering the Holy Spirit: God’s Perfecting Presence in Creation, Redemption, and Everyday Lifeby Michael Horton
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In the Gospel of John it seems like some people “believed” but really didn’t, according to Jesus. How do we understand this, particularly in reference to ourselves or our friends who may “believe” but might not be saved? How can we discern whether someone is in that state, or is that something only Jesus can see?
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It seems like in every job there is some form of complicity we share with unethical practices, whether it is selling products made in sweatshops or being in politics or the armed forces where, for better or for worse, you have other people’s lives or livelihoods in your hands. Are there some jobs that Christians should avoid entirely, or how should we practice wisdom when choosing our careers?
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In Genesis 9, why does Noah curse Canaan after he awakens from his drunkenness and not Ham? What is the significance of Noah’s nakedness being uncovered and covered?
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What do you think the state of the church is right now, is it good or bad? Are we compromising to the culture and world around us?
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Resources Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God’s Workby Timothy Keller
Ordinary: Sustainable Faith in a Radical, Restless Worldby Michael Horton
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A friend of mine recently suggested that my wife and I stop seeing a family therapist that we have been meeting with and instead only receive biblical counseling since it is based on scripture instead of other things. We have found meeting with this therapist really helpful, but are willing to meeting counselors in the church as well, but I am unsure if we had to choose between one or the other.
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How could Elijah and Enoch ascend into heaven when atonement had not been made yet?
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What is the difference between begotten and “not made” when referring to Jesus?
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What is it that makes a Christian cult a cult?
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I have heard that in prayer we can be totally honest with God, even cry and yell and demand for help when we need it. I recently have seen videos of prosperity preachers screaming in prayer and demanding things of God that seem strange. So how should we model ourselves in prayer?
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What does Hebrews 12 mean when it says that “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses”? Who are these witnesses, angels, believers who have died, or something else?
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Philippians 2:4 says that I should put the needs of others ahead of my own. Matthew 5:40 says that if someone asks me for my shirt, I should give them my coat also. So, if someone approaches me with a need and I have the resources to help I almost always help them. I do, however, have Christian friends who criticize me because they think I’m letting other people take advantage of me. Are they right?
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Since Muslims actually admit that Jesus is an anointed messenger and messiah, and in light of Matt. 10:32, where Jesus says that, “So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven,” do Christians do well to condemn Muslims just because they do not confess the Christ of the creeds?
Resources The God Who Gives: How the Trinity Shapes the Christian Storyby Kelly M. Kapic
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What can pastors and the church do to help people live through various aspects in life that are not addressed in the Bible without binding their consciences?
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Does Revelation 3:5 teach that we are once saved, always saved?
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The bible seems to say that we have eternal souls. But we clearly did not have the bodies we have until we were born. So, where were our souls before we were born?
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What is the motivation to live godly when we suffer the same persecution as non-believers? Why does God allow suffering for believers?
Resources A Place for Weakness: Preparing Yourself for Sufferingby Michael Horton
Triumph of The Lamb: A Commentary on Revelationby Dennis Johnson
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I have noticed that over the last few years a number of Christian worship leaders and artists have renounced the Christian religion and say that they have “de-converted” or “deconstructed” their faith. In light of this, what do you think of singing artist’s songs who have since left the faith?
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What does the word “elect” mean in scripture?
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For 30 years I struggled with pornography and alcohol addiction. I know that the Bible says to love your enemies, but I have a hard time loving the people that manufacture these two things that destroy lives every day. How do I handle this if I am to love and forgive them for what they are doing?
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I really want to be conformed to the image of Christ, and I know it’s only by the power of God that this happens, but I understand that I also have a responsibility as well, but when does law-keeping cross over to legalism?
Resources The Gospel-Driven Life: Being Good News People in a Bad News World by Michael Horton
Putting Amazing Back into Grace: Embracing The Heart Of The Gospelby Michael Horton
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In the news cycle and on social media, misinformation is often a topic of discussion. What do you think are some of the most misunderstood or misinformed ideas about Christianity?
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It is my understanding that Enoch and Elijah were taken directly to heaven without experiencing physical death. If so, do they now have glorified and resurrected bodies, and did Elijah appear to Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration in a glorified body?
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What is the point of praying for things if God already knows what the outcome for everything is going to be?
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Why did God choose to reveal himself in big and fantastic ways in the Old Testament (e.g., the burning bush, the parting of the Red Sea, etc.), but today he does not reveal himself in those ways?
Resources The Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Wayby Michael Horton
Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with Godby Tim Keller
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How do I know without a doubt that a choice I am making is God’s choice for me? It really feels like I am talking and listening to a wall 99% of the time.
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I believe in the Trinity and in Jesus Christ, but what confuses me is that the Bible also says that “no one knows the day or hour” of Jesus’s return except for the Father. If Jesus is God, wouldn’t he know?
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Does the bible say anything about the mistreatment of wild or domestic animals? I see so much of that going on today and was wondering if the bible addresses this.
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I recently have become visually impaired. I have also heard that Jesus’s miracle of giving sight to the blind man was only symbolic of giving the man understanding to the gospel. What do you think?
Resources The Deep Things of God: How the Trinity Changes Everything by Fred Sanders
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What is the ministry of reconciliation in 2 Corinthians 5? Is it a specific kind of ministry or is it more broad than that?
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I am an athlete and I am getting older in age and am wondering if the bible has anything to say about hormone therapy or other forms of supplementation?
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When Jesus is tempted by Satan in the desert, his answers to Satan’s questions do not really seem like answers. Could you explain what Jesus’s answers mean?
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I was wondering about why it’s so hard to live the Christian life? It is one thing when you first really submit your life to God, you’re walking with the Lord, and you’re seriously loving Him for the first time, but then you begin to feel mentally attacked and you feel discouraged. How do we live through those attacks? It’s hard to live like that. When you want to try to do what’s right– and I’m doing what’s right, I stay in the Word– but the discouragement keeps coming. How do you keep going?
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As a pastor during COVID and an election year, what are some of the biggest challenges facing the church right now? How are you facing these challenges?
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In Ephesians 2:8, is it grace or faith that has been gifted by God?
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Is there any truth in the idea that “the ends justify the means”? If so, does it every apply to the Christian life?
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Based off of Israel invading Canaan, were the colonists justified to conquer the natives in the Americas?
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If you are without transportation, is it acceptable to baptize oneself?
Resources The Way of the Dragon or the Way of the Lamb: Searching for Jesus’ Path of Power in a Church that Has Abandoned Itby Jamin Goggin
Introducing Covenant Theology by Michael Horton
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Should pastors preach on current events more? I have seen some pastors not mention current events in their sermons and others seemingly construct their sermons around what is happening in the news. What are your thoughts?
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The parable of the unjust steward in Luke 16 is difficult for me to understand. Is God applauding the unfaithful servant’s shrewdness?
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How can Christians sometimes be so unkind?
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I know that God is sovereign, and in light of the upcoming election I know that he will not be surprised by who wins. My question is about if God really chooses who is going to win. Daniel 2:21 says that, “He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.” It seems here that God appoints rulers over nations, but was this specific to the kings of the nations only during the time of the Old Testament, or does this verse apply to the world and its rulers today?
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Is Allah just another name for God?
Resources Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Communityby Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Devoted to God: Blueprints for Sanctification by Sinclair B. Ferguson
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There is a church in our town that has an alternative event for kids to attend instead of trick-or-treating. What do you think about these types of alternative events?
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Is it ok for Christians to eat pork now, or is it something we should still refrain from like in the Old Testament?
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What does the word “repent” really mean? Does it mean to ‘stop sinning,’ or does it mean, ‘a change of mind leading to a changed life’?
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Are the Sons of God in Genesis 6 angels? In the Gospel of Matthew it seems to indicate that angels cannot participate in things like marriage and sex. I do not put too much thought or stock into this, but I am wondering what you all think about this view of angels being the “Sons of God” in Genesis 6.
Resources True vs. False Repentance: What’s The Difference? by Adriel Sanchez
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In Deuteronomy 29, when it says that Israel served and worshiped “gods whom they had not known and whom he had not allotted to them,” does this suggest that there are other spiritual beings that are lower gods?
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Should we repeatedly ask for the same things in prayer?
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Does God ever say thank you in response to us when we are obedient to walk in good works, or is God too awesome and important to say ‘thank you’ to his servants?
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In 1 Samuel 28, Saul has a strange encounter with the “Witch of Endor.” From my understanding, Saul consults this woman to summon the spirit of prophet Samuel in order to receive advice against the Philistines in battle. Does this sequence prove that there are ghosts or spirits of dead people that can actually be summoned?
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When did the Catholic teaching of purgatory come into existence?
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When Paul talks about “principalities and powers” in Ephesians 6, is he only referring to spiritual warfare, or is he also referring to worldly forces of power?
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Lately people have been saying that the word “homosexual” was never in the bible and was translated to pedophile but was later changed. Meaning that being gay isn’t a sin and the bible was actually talking about pedophelia the entire time. How would you address this argument?
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When the Bible says that a deacon/pastor can only be the husband of one wife, does that mean he cannot be divorced and remarried or does that mean he should only have one wife at a time?
Resources 10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible and Homosexualityby Michael Horton
On the Road with Saint Augustine: A Real-World Spirituality for Restless Hearts by James K. A. Smith
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My parents have recently converted to the Russian Orthodox church and they say that every other denomination has apostatized. I am not sure if I should believe them or if I should believe what everyone else seems to say. Can you help?
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What does the bible mean when it talks about the anti-Christ. Is it a spirit or a person?
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Ananias and Sapphira got the “death penality” from God, but Moses, David, Paul, and others who seem to have actually murdered did not get this judgment. Why is that?
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Do exorcisms still happen today? I have heard that certain miraculous things have ceased to take place after the ministry of Jesus and the apostles. Are exorcisms included in those things that have ceased?
Resources The Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Wayby Michael Horton
Can Christians Celebrate Halloween? by Adriel Sanchez
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I’m relatively new in my serious walk with Christ and I’m working on figuring out this new belief system. With that said, I’m not too sure what the scriptures say about man-run politics, how do Christians navigate engaging with those aspects of life, or is the area of church and state only a gray area?
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A few questions about Luke 6:6-12. This was another “set-up” by the Pharisees about working on the Sabbath who were trying to catch Jesus working. Why did the Pharisees consider healing as a “work” of Jesus? Was this an occupation that had to be refrained from?
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How do we get our names written in the Lamb’s book of life?
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With Halloween and other autumnal festivities approaching, I am specifically wondering about the celebration of “The Day of the Dead,” or “Día de Muertos.” I can see why some Christians would be upset by some of the rituals associated with the celebration, but on the other hand it doesn’t seem like special remembrance of family members who have died is such a bad practice. I am curious what you all think about the celebration, and what your advice to Christians is as we encounter Día de Muertos decorations.
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Does Hebrews 6:4-6 teach that someone who has apostatized cannot come back to the faith?
Resources Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God’s Workby Timothy Keller
The Gospel-Driven Life: Being Good News People in a Bad News World by Michael Horton
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Can we take communion at home, and are we meant to do this once a week?
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Is there a biblical mandate to be a single-issue voter? It seems that neither political party cares about all image bearers and we end up having to choose between one or the other.
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I know I should forgive, but how do I forgive? What is that process like?
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Based on Matthew 6:15, is the forgiveness of our sins conditional on whether we forgive others?
Resources We Become What We Worship: A Biblical Theology of Idolatry Bookby Gregory K. Beale
You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit by James K. A. Smith
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I am feeling really burnt out serving in ministry. I am an elder in my church, I work full time, and I feel like I am constantly giving and giving to others without any break or time to regroup. I know scripture commends us to sacrificially serve the church, but I am just feeling exhausted by it all. Any practical and spiritual advice?
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What was God’s very first created being if it wasn’t Jesus Christ?
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I have many friends who are involved with the “deliverance movement,” where folks are said to be delivered from oppressive and demonic forces. According to the scripture I do not see anything in regard to this need in the church. Why is this taught, what are your thoughts?
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I am not sure what is meant by “if you break one commandment you have broken them all. If that is the case, then what exactly is the significance of the 10 commandments?
Resources Ordinary: Sustainable Faith in a Radical, Restless Worldby Michael Horton
Conversations with Jehovah’s Witnesses: A Friendly Approach to Sharing the Truth about God and the Bible by Ron Rhodes
The God Who Gives: How the Trinity Shapes the Christian Storyby Kelly M. Kapic
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Can you help me understand how God’s Sovereignty fits into the story of King Saul? The Bible says that if he would have obeyed, then his kingdom would have been established forever. But instead God “sought out another.” Doesn’t that seem like an argument against God’s sovereignty? It looks like Saul could have gone either direction, but if I understand sovereignty right, shouldn’t Saul’s fall be set in stone by God’s decree?
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What is “Christendom”? I see that word used but am not sure what others mean by it.
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I am worried about conflict between family, friends, and church members after the election next month, especially since it has already been a stressful year. I know that Jesus says, “blessed are the peacemakers” in the Sermon on the Mount. How can I prepare myself now to be a peacemaker?
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Does the bible have anything to say about out of body experiences?
Resources None Greater: The Undomesticated Attributes of God by Matthew Barrett
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In 1 Samuel 21, David pretends to be insane in front of the king of Gath so he wouldn’t be recognized. Was this sinful since he was concealing the truth and trying to deceive the king with his actions? I’ve always thought he was just using his wit to get out of a bad situation, especially since he later claims in Psalms 34 and 56 that he was trusting God to rescue him in that moment. Is it possible for certain kinds of deception to not be rooted in sin but instead simply be shrewd and timely wisdom?
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Is the bible only true in the original languages, and are subsequent translations tainted with error?
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My cousin is 16 and her parents are going through a divorce. I believe now would be a good to time to reach out and start sharing with her about Jesus and the gospel, but I don’t know how to start. Any advice?
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I have family members who are telling me that the doctrine of hell has been added to the bible, and that the original meaning of hell was about refinement and that all religions and spiritualities are mere attempts at trying to get to God. Any idea how to respond to this?
Resources The Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way by Michael Horton
Honest Evangelismby Rico Tice
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How do I answer objections against the supposed violence in the Old Testament?
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Do bishops and elders have to be married people, or can you be single and still be an elder or deacon in a church?
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What would you say to a Christian who has been waiting years for an answer to a specific prayer about pain and suffering? I know about verses like Romans 12:12, Psalm 27:14, Isaiah 40:31, etc. I know Job probably suffered for years before his trials came to an end, but personally, it’s been 5 years and I am still waiting.
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I ran across this question the other day: Are Christians always meant to be pacifists? Do we have the ability to defend ourselves from physical violence, or must we always turn the other cheek?
Resources Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with Godby Timothy Keller
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What book of the Bible should I introduce to the youth group that I am a leader in?
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I know as a Christian we should read the bible ourselves but what do you do when you’re scared that you will interpret it wrong? What do you do when you have trouble navigating your bible for answers as well?
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Did Jesus mean for us to repeat the words of the Lord’s Prayer, or is the Lord’s Prayer merely a guideline for the things we ought to pray about?
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I have encountered people who accuse Christians of not knowing their Bible when they are pro-life “because Exodus 21:22 only calls for a fine if a baby is aborted” — obviously they are mistaken in interpreting “miscarriage” as being anywhere equivalent with abortion. But my question is: in the Hebrew, is there grounds for some of these Bible translators to use the word “miscarriage” instead of something like “premature birth” — as translations like the NASB do?
Resources GOSPEL OF JOHN: LEADER’S EDITION (WORKBOOK)
Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God’s Story by Michael Horton
The Story of Reality: How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important that Happens in Between by Gregory Koukl
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Why did Jesus curse the fig tree?
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Is Islam a false religion?
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Is the 3rd-use of the law legitimate? It seems that if people have a good sense of justification by faith alone that the 3rd use of the law is not necessary.
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If Moses’s sister Miriam received leprosy from God in the Old Testament, does that mean God can punish people with sicknesses today?
Resources Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictionsby Gregory Koukl
Devoted to God: Blueprints for Sanctification by Sinclair B. Ferguson
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Does John 9:2 teach that it is possible to sin in the womb?
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Do denominations matter? I’m a Christian that trusts in Jesus alone but I can’t decide on a church because of so many different beliefs, which scares me because I’m worried about being misled.
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Is it a sin to enjoy alcohol?
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How can God be just when folks who have never heard about Jesus are not able to have the opportunity to respond to the gospel?
Resources None Greater: The Undomesticated Attributes of God by Matthew Barrett
Are People Who Have Never Heard the Gospel Doomed?
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Reading 2 Timothy 2:15, how do I rightly “divide the word” and handle it rightly when it seems so easy to take scripture out of context?
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I recently have been laid off due to COVID. I realize that God generally promises to save and redeem us and that that does not mean we will live successful and comfortable lives, but when I began the job I was laid off from, it seemed like it was a huge answer to prayer. I really felt that God had me where I was supposed to be, and now that is taken away. I am sure God cares for us in these times but is the only comfort we have that we will be with him in heaven? That is comforting, but it seems like we are on our own as we are looking for work. Do you have any thoughts on this?
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How do you approach your pastor when he is shifting the message and turns it into a political ad or a hate speech towards people that doesn’t have the same belief as we Christians do?
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Are Christians today required to pay tithes?
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Did the Pharisees reject Jesus because he did not meet what they were expecting or because they did not have the ability to see Him as the Son of God?
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What happened to the Tree of Life in the garden after the Fall? Did it die, or just go away, what was its significance?
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Can you go more in detail about Leviticus 19:28? I enjoy getting tattoos, am I sinning?
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In Isaiah 3:12, it seems to say that God laments that women are ruling over Israel. If this is the case, does it mean that we should lament when women are appointed to positions of political power?
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The Bible seems to speak of the Sabbath being on the 7th day, Saturday, so why do most Christians worship on Sunday?
Resources The Gospel-Driven Life: Being Good News People in a Bad News World by Michael Horton
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When someone becomes a Christian, at what point should they be baptized, immediately after conversion, or should there be a long process?
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What resources do you recommend I use to share with my friends who are Roman Catholic?
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Recently people have shared that they are not going to come back to in-person services at church even after COVID restrictions are lifted because they enjoy live-streaming more than going to service. How can I encourage them to come back?
Resources Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God’s Story by Michael Horton
The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith by Timothy Keller
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How do we reconcile the Lord’s Prayer, where it says, “Lead us not into temptation,” with James 1, where it says, “no one should say, ‘God is tempting me’”?
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Recently I refused to give money to a panhandler, and I feel guilty about it. Should I feel this way, or was I justified in refusing him?
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Did Peter teach Jesus delivers to us the Spirit, forgiveness, and salvation in Acts 2:38 and 1 Peter 3:21? Didn’t the earliest Christians in church history hold to baptismal regeneration?
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2020 has felt like a really emotionally exhausting year. It seems like in every area of life there is a conflict between people, and though I have never dealt with depression before, that is the only thing that makes sense of what I am feeling throughout this year. How can people like me persevere and hang on when it feels like one thing after another is weighing life down?
Resources 9 THINGS EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT DEPRESSION
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What does Deuteronomy 29:29 mean when it says, “The secret things belong to the LORD our God”?
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How do we harmonize John 19:14 when Jesus stood before Pilate at the sixth hour and the timing of Christ’s crucifixion commencing at the third hour in the synoptic gospels?
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If someone is being excommunicated from a church, is it a problem if the other members of the church are not allowed to know why that person is being excommunicated?
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Romans 14 admonishes us not to cause our weaker brother to stumble in matters of food. Yet, during Lent, should I eat fish when I eat with my Roman Catholic friends on Fridays or Ash Wednesday? Should I follow my conscience that tells me I can eat all of what the Lord provides no matter what time of year?
Resources The Way of the Dragon or the Way of the Lamb: Searching for Jesus’ Path of Power in a Church that Has Abandoned Itby Jamin Goggin
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How do I deal with a Christian friend who has fallen for a lot of false teaching and who is not teachable and gets offended if I don’t agree with them?
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If God will blot out our sins, why do we have to give an account for every word that we speak?
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What is the biblical distinction between the spirit and the soul? What role do the heart and mind play in this relationship or distinction?
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My daughter told me about a lecture she heard in her college class where the professor said that God the Father in Christianity functions as a way to maintain patriarchal structures in society, which causes harm to women. Is there a way to encourage her and affirm that God being a good Father doesn’t have to mean what the professor seems to be saying?
Resources The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism by Timothy Keller
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In Mark 9, after Jesus freed a boy from a demon that his disciples couldn’t command, he tells them that it would only come out through prayer and fasting. Can Christians really get rid of demons through prayer and fasting?
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If God is sovereign over all things, how can we not also say he is sovereign over the circumstances that push someone to suicide?
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If God is love, why do so many of his prophets warn about his fierce judgment and fiery wrath? Did they not speak for him?
Resources A Place for Weakness: Preparing Yourself for Sufferingby Michael Horton
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
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I have many good Christian friends who say that the mark of the beast is an actual physical mark of your body. My view is that it’s simply a figurative way of speaking about the devil’s ownership, much like being sealed with the Spirit refers to our security in belonging to Jesus. I tried to explain my view to a friend recently and her angry response was: “Well, I believe what the Bible says.” I wanted to retort, “Well, so do I.” How can I lovingly present a balanced Biblical view on this matter?
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Can you explain John 6:65?
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I am currently moved and I’m looking for a new church. I really don’t like the term “church-shopping” because our family in Christ isn’t something we buy for ourselves, but I also wonder if I don’t reflect this idea when I compare the different churches I visit. I like this one’s preaching, that one’s music, that one’s location, or the people in this other one. How can I wisely choose a church without feeling like I’m shopping for a new car?
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Recently I have been struggling with some doubts about the bible, particularly with the historicity of Noah’s ark. The Bible paints this event as an event that happened in real space-time history, but what do we do when it seems like modern science says that this has been “proved false”? Is our faith in vain if Noah’s ark didn’t actually happen?
Resources Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Communityby Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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Could you explain to me what it means to pray in the Holy Spirit?
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Will people in an ongoing homosexual relationship go to heaven, even if they confess that they are Christians?
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Why are churches still separated by race? We all say we are Christians, so why don’t we go to church together?
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I like the book of Acts for its history of the early church, but I don’t really know why Luke wrote it. It seems like a loose collection of stories to me, especially with its abrupt ending. Do you think Luke had a bigger goal than just recording history? If so, why do you think he wrote Acts?
Resources The Compelling Community: Where God’s Power Makes a Church Attractive by Mark Dever and Jamie Dunlop
Bill’s Good News Story: Dog Surfing Competition
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I have a coworker who is an atheist. I invited her to church, but she said that she had bad experiences as a child because she is also lesbian. She said Christians told her God hates gay people and gay people aren’t welcome in church. How do I continue to show Jesus to her without seeming too pushy or turning her off to God even more?
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I struggle with my salvation and the fruits of obedience. I used to think it was as simple as just trusting in Jesus, but it doesn’t seem that way anymore. How do I know that I have the right fruit or enough evidence to prove that I’m saved?
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Who are the 144,000 in the book of Revelation?
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I find myself struggling with the balance between being dedicated to growing in my faith and recognizing that I cannot fix myself. I’m wondering, how can I find peace in that tension that I am still growing?
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I go to a church where a lot of people speak in tongues. I don’t understand it, and because I don’t, it makes me feel like I’m not a good a Christian. Why would God give a gift to some people and not to others?
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Everywhere I look, there’s always a solid argument against the existence of God, or the reliability of the Bible, whether it’s logical or scientific. How can I combat these as a believer?
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Where did Paul go to church, since he was always moving back and forth so much?
Resources The Story of Reality: How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important that Happens in Between by Gregory Koukl
Making Sense of God: An Invitation to the Skeptical by Timothy Keller
The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism by Timothy Keller
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I grew up in a church that would go into a lot of details about the book of Revelation, trying to discern if we were living in the last days and what it all meant, but I never understood the point or the big picture of what the book is about. What is the main thing I should get from reading Revelation?
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What role do good works play in a Christian’s life as it relates to the final judgment?
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Does God sometimes leave us to struggle in our own sin?
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If we find ourselves breaking the 10 Commandments, does that mean we need to try harder to put our trust in Christ and repenting?
Resources Triumph of The Lamb: A Commentary on Revelation by Dennis Johnson
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I was wondering why it is that I always feel unsaved? How do I rely on the promise that I have been redeemed? I also struggle with sin very much. How do I find a good balance between resting on the idea that I’m already saved but I still live in the flesh and to fight sin to death?
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Where does the doctrine of the Trinity come from? I don’t see the word, “Trinity” anywhere in scripture.
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If Christians all have the same Holy Spirit, why do we have so many disagreements and interpretations on doctrine?
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Will people with mental illness be judged differently for their actions since they are not in their right minds?
Resources Rediscovering the Holy Spirit: God’s Perfecting Presence in Creation, Redemption, and Everyday Lifeby Michael Horton
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I’ve noticed a lot of books in the Bible are named after people who supposedly wrote them even if the books never claims that. The gospels are an example of this. I’m wondering why this wouldn’t affect our trust in Biblical inerrancy?
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How do we respond to movies that are promoted as Christian and Biblical, but contain things that are obviously not Biblical?
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In Genesis 11 we are told that God confused the language of the peoples who were trying to build the Tower of Babel up to heaven. Does this mean that cultural and ethnic diversity resulted from God’s curse? What would this mean for heaven when God sets everything right again?
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Should my vote change depending on what a candidate’s religious beliefs are?
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I’ve heard a lot about salvation by grace that excludes our good works, but if God didn’t want our good works, why did he give us the law? In Leviticus 18:5 we read, “I am the Lord your God. You shall therefore keep my statutes and my rules; if a person does them, he shall live by them: I am the Lord.” Doesn’t this mean that life comes through fulfilling the law?
Resources The Historical Reliability of the Gospelsby Craig Blomberg
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We’re struggling to decide whether we should go to a church where we don’t feel as comfortable or to one that we can agree with theologically. Do you have any advice?
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If God exists, does that mean we have to assume everything that happens is what he wants to happen?
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How do you understand Revelation 18:11–13? I have seen this section of Scripture floating around and people saying that it teaches that the Bible is against slavery because it associates the end of slavery with the fall of Babylon. Does this passage condemn slavery? And if it does how do you make sense of the bible allowing for slavery in the Old Testament?
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What does Hebrews 12:22 mean? Did that church have a vision of heaven or something?
Resources A Place for Weakness: Preparing Yourself for Suffering by Michael Horton
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Why does Paul say that those who have faith are children of Abraham when Hebrews says Jesus mediates a better covenant than the old one? These seem to me like two opposing attitudes toward the Old Testament. How can I make sense of this?
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I am a believer, and I’m wondering whether I should have a traditional burial or if I can get cremated when I die? Cremation is much cheaper than a traditional burial, but I know someday I will be resurrected. Will God be angry at me for taking the cheaper option financially? I don’t have an answer when I pray.
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Approximately when will Christ be returning? In how many years?
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I accepted Jesus many years ago, but I still sin. How will I make it to heaven when I still sin? I do not always perfectly obey. I am still sinful. What if I am not close enough to God? What if I don’t read my Bible and pray enough; or have enough good works?
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Is the Kingdom of God something that exists today, or is it something that we are waiting for in the future?
Resources The Future of Everything: Essential Truths About the End Times by William Boekestein
Devoted to God: Blueprints for Sanctification by Sinclair B. Ferguson
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I accepted Jesus many years ago, but I still sin. How will I make it to heaven when I still sin? I do not always perfectly obey. What if I am not close enough to God? I am still sinful. What if I don’t read my Bible and pray enough; or have enough good works?
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What does Paul mean by “my gospel” in 2 Timothy?
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In Ephesians 6:4, Paul tells fathers not to provoke their children. What does this look like? How do I know I’m provoking my child instead of disciplining and instructing them?
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In 2 Corinthians 5:21, what does it mean that Christ became sin? Other places in Scripture affirm Jesus was sinless, and that he was God, so I am having a hard time understanding what Paul is trying to say here.
Resources Putting Amazing Back into Grace: Embracing The Heart Of The Gospel by Michael Horton
Devoted to God: Blueprints for Sanctification by Sinclair B. Ferguson
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If Jesus had limited knowledge due to his human nature, does he now have full omniscience being seated at the right hand of the Father?
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Why is David allowed to eat the Bread of Presence in 1 Samuel 21? Leviticus 24 sounds pretty straight forward that only the priests and their family could eat the bread. I understand that Jesus makes reference to this event in Luke 6 in order to show the Pharisees that they were incorrect about how to interpret the Law, and that he, being God, knew and applied the proper interpretation of the Law. Still, I don’t understand why David was allowed to eat the bread in the first place.
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Can you follow a false prophet into the kingdom of God?
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If we are born in sin, how could Jesus not be a sinner in that he was born to a sinner?
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I hear the word love used so many different times, and it seems like everyone has a different interpretation. How can it be interpreted so many different ways?
Resources Knowing Godby J. I. Packer
God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel: How Truth Overwhelms a Life Built on Lies by Costi Hinn
Putting Amazing Back into Grace: Embracing The Heart Of The Gospel by Michael Horton
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If only the Father knows when Christ shall return, why does Revelation say that the Bride has made herself ready for Christ?
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When Paul warned the Corinthians that “whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord” in 1 Corinthian 11, does that mean we need to prepare ourselves ahead of time so that we can take the Lord’s supper in a worthy manner?
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What did Jesus mean he said, “Woe to the Pharisees for they devour widow’s houses”?
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I was wondering in what order should the third use of the law be preached in a sermon? Does preaching it out of order risk turning the gospel into law?
Resources How We’ve Misunderstood “Do This in Remembrance of Me” by Adriel Sanchez
A Better Way: Rediscovering the Drama of God-Centered Worshipby Michael Horton
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Why did God choose Jacob over Esau or David over Saul when they were all moral screw-ups?
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I heard your answer to Jade about there not being any shame at the judgment seat of Christ for believers. I was wondering, what does that mean, then, for our works to be tested, and what we build on Christ will last, but what we build of hay will be burned and our souls will be saved but only as through fire? What does that mean that there is no pain at the judgment of believers before we reign with Christ?
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What do Paul and Jesus mean when they say that the bread and wine are Christ’s body and blood? Is this metaphorical?
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Why are the 10 commandments all about telling us what we shouldn’t do? Doesn’t this focus our attention on negative traits instead of what we should be doing for one another and for God?
Resources The Gospel-Driven Life: Being Good News People in a Bad News World by Michael Horton
How We’ve Misunderstood “Do This in Remembrance of Me” by Adriel Sanchez
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I have a question on 1 Peter 4:6 which says “For this is why the gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though judged in the flesh the way people are, they might live in the spirit the way God does.” As far as I understand, there is no opportunity for salvation once people died. but in the passage above, what does that mean “gospel was preached to those who are even dead”?
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Do you think it is right for the church to pay pastors? Wouldn’t it be better for pastors to earn their living at a job rather than asking other people to support them? Isn’t this just using God’s name to guilt people and take advantage of them?
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Why do some Bibles have more books in them than other ones? Who decided that those other books, the Apocrypha, shouldn’t be in some Bibles?
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What makes the prosperity gospel so bad? Why wouldn’t I want God’s blessings in my life?
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I was driving to Las Vegas last weekend and saw a couple of billboards that Jesus saves, repent, the end is coming, etc. Is this really an effective way to witness?
Resources The Gospel-Driven Life: Being Good News People in a Bad News World by Michael Horton
Woman Designs Sturdy Cardboard Beds For Overrun Hospitals in India – And Her Proud Family Sells Them At Cost
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Sometimes I feel like the most inspirational verses in the Bible actually leave me feeling hopeless. Like 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” I’m not always happy, I don’t always pray, and I often forget to be thankful. If this is God’s will for me, why do I have such a hard time living it out?
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I heard a TV pastor talk about the bible verse, “God is no respecter of persons.” He went on to say that this meant that God does not respect people, only Jesus. Is this correct? I know God loves people, perhaps everyone, but does he respect them?
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I know the Bible talks about Scripture being God-breathed, but who was the first person that started writing the Bible, and how has everything been compiled into one book?
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How can I reach out, on a spiritual level, to a friend and fellow Christian who has fallen away to drugs and alcohol and has seemingly lost his love for the Lord?
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Adriel: As you know, Nancy, writing a book is a lot of work. What did you see in the church and the lives of believers around you that made you feel that this book needed to be written?
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I’m getting really burnt out as a parent right now. I already have a full-time job, and now I have to be a homeschool teacher to my 3 kids due to schools not opening. Finding time and space for devotions was hard enough before! Can you give me any advice to navigate this season in life?
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When things are going well in my life, I feel like it’s clear that God is working in and through me. But sometimes I don’t feel God’s presence at all. My prayer life feels dry and it seems like no one is listening. How do I get back to that place where I feel like I am being used by God?
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Adriel: I’m curious, Nancy, as you studied the idea of emptiness throughout Scripture, what did you learn about the nature and character of God?
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Could you explain what Jesus means in Matthew 18:18 when he says, “whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven”?
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How do I position a conversation regarding someone who is an atheist or a Buddhist about Jesus, without them getting upset with me? And how do I do so effectively in such a short amount of time?
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My wife and I haven’t been able to conceive, and we are thinking about pursuing in vitro fertilization. Is this an option for Christians?
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I’ve heard some Christians defend the use of Creeds and Confessions in the church because they teach orthodox interpretations of Scripture. How is this any different than the Roman Catholic view that elevates Sacred Tradition to the same level as Scripture?
Resources Bioethics and the Christian Life: A Guide to Making Difficult Decisions by David VanDrunen
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I am concerned about my repentance and whether it is genuine. I have attended church all my life, but only truly understood the gospel and received Christ last year. I know I should hate sin, but there are many instances when I find myself loving the sin that I struggle with. Often, I just instinctively run to my sin, especially the ones I have been committing most of my life. Sometimes I also wonder to myself, “If I am truly born again, would I be committing so much sin?”
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I’m reading through the books of the Chronicles and am once again struck with all the names that are recorded. Knowing that all Scripture is God-breathed and edifying, what can I can take away from these lists of names as I read them?
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Just how important is baptism? Must it be done immediately after repentance? Do I have to be baptized in order to be saved?
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If repentance is necessary for Christians, and repentance means to turn from sin, then does that make repentance a work that is necessary for our salvation?
Resources TrueVs. False Repentance: What’s the Difference? by Adriel Sanchez
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How do I enter into a relationship with Christ?
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In the book of Malachi, we read that God told the Israelites to test him in regard to offerings. However, in the books of the law, He told them not to test Him. I realize that these verses are not part of the same context, but how should we reconcile them? Is there a time when I should test God?
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In the parable of the talents in Matthew 25, the master tells his two faithful servants, “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.” I’ve always heard our salvation is through faith, like trust, but when I read these words, it almost sounds like a reward for faithfulness. Is faith the same as faithfulness? Is our faithfulness more important than our faith? How should we understand this parable?
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Why do Christians have an Old Testament in their Bibles if we’re supposed to live according to the New Testament?
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Recently I have been thinking about forgiveness And when it should be implemented, should we as Christians forgive people before they ask or wait until they ask for it? Sometimes people never ask for forgiveness.
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What is the second death talked about in Revelation? If there is a second death, would it follow that there is a first death and a first resurrection? How can this be explained?
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Where was Adam when Eve was being deceived?
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If a mother committed sexual sins while her child was growing up and later repents, will those consequences still have an effect on her adult daughter now? David was forgiven, but none of his children went to heaven according to the Bible. Was it because of the consequences of his sin of murder and adultery?
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A visiting preacher said in his sermon that if we continue committing the same sin over and over, that our salvation should be in question. This struck me as being wrong biblically, but I could not come up with a specific passage of scripture as to why. Was this person correct in telling us this?
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When it comes to fighting addictions, what role does our willpower play in our restoration? Does it play any role? Or is the work all God’s?
Resources Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave by Ed Welch
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I have a friend who has questions about the Christian faith, and I don’t always feel like I have good answers. I get a lot from your show but don’t always know how to relay that to my friend. Do you have any advice on how to become better at sharing my faith?
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My son is taking a Religious Studies class in College. Is it ok for Christians to study other world religions, or is that something I should warn him against? I’ve really done my best to help him be grounded in the Word of God but I’m nervous that his Professors might lead him astray.
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I believe I am a sinner, but what if I don’t feel its wretchedness? Or the feelings of joy and happiness overflowing because of the forgiveness in Jesus Christ, like what I hear described in hymns?
Resources Why Should I Believe That Jesus Rose From The Dead? by Michael Horton
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Sometimes at church, my pastor will say things that really rub me the wrong way. How can I tell if my Pastor is preaching a false doctrine?
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Should our children call God “Father” in the Lord’s prayer if they are not baptized? Are they part of the visible church or covenant community?
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I believe I am a sinner, but what if I don’t feel its wretchedness? Or the feelings of joy and happiness overflowing because of the forgiveness in Jesus Christ, like what I hear described in hymns?
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In 2 Timothy Paul writes, “If we disown him, he will also disown us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself.” When Paul writes of the faithfulness of Christ, does this mean his faithfulness to forgive us even when we fail? Or his faithfulness to judge justly if we disown him?
Resources Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God’s Story by Michael Horton
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What did Jesus mean when he told Nicodemus that he had to be born again. Nicodemus even seemed confused, and I don’t understand Jesus’ answer about the wind and Spirit. Is this just a figurative of speech to describe some profound experience in your life?
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Are there different levels of sin? Or is all sin equal in God’s eyes?
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Is the Bible the only authority that Christians need to obey?
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I am struggling with knowing how to share the gospel with my unsaved family and friends because I am also seeing that my heart is hard toward situations I have been through with some of them. I truly hate this, and I don’t want to have this hardness in my heart. How can I share the gospel with them when I have such a hard heart?
Resources Honest Evangelism by Rico Tice
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Do we have to confess our sin to the person we sinned against to be forgiven, even if we have confessed it to God repeatedly and asked for forgiveness?
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I have a question about Matthew 7:13–14. It talks about “the way that is broad leads to destruction.” What does that word destruction mean in the original language, because we think of it as being completely destroyed, nothing left?
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Growing up, I never fit in with people my age. This remains true. I’ve always fit in better with older adults, but they don’t share my struggles. I feel invisible in the church and in the world. I don’t know why I’m here and why the only things I’m successful at are being alone and a failure. Every step I take forward doesn’t seem to matter or pushes me back a mile. Is God punishing me? Is everything I’m constantly going through because of some sin I or my family has committed? If I’m not being punished, then why is my life miserable? I know I’m a sinner, and God is just, but there has to be more to life than this. What is God asking from me? Am I asking too much by wanting the basic happiness that everyone else my age has instead of being forgotten?
Resources A Place for Weakness: Preparing Yourself for Suffering by Michael Horton
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I have a really close friend who I have been sharing my faith with for years. He is very open-minded when I share with him but every time we get into a deep conversation about this, he always gets stuck on all the war and violence that has been attached to Christianity such as the Crusades and slavery in America. How do I respond to my friend in those moments?
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What is your opinion of the King James Version? I’ve always understood it to be the most accurate as far as the original Scriptures go, but nobody seems to use that Bible anymore. Why do so many people prefer another translation that maybe isn’t as accurate?
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How should we pray to the Triune God? It seems like prayer is only ever directed towards God the Father in the New Testament, and never towards Jesus or The Holy Spirit. Should The Father alone be addressed in our prayers or is it okay to pray directly to the Son and Spirit also?
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Over the last few months, we have been trying to decide whether to leave the church we have attended for the past 9 years. We wouldn’t consider our church heretical, but there are songs and sermons that we believe don’t always line up with the Word of God. We know the importance of being in a solid church that teaches the Bible, and I guess my question is this: Is the search for more solid Bible teaching reason enough to change churches?
Resources A Better Way: Rediscovering the Drama of God-Centered Worship by Michael Horton
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What does Jesus mean in John 3:5 when he says that “unless one is born of water and the spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God,” or Peter when he says baptism “now saves us” in 1 Peter 3:21? It sounds like Jesus is saying water baptism is necessary for receiving the promise of salvation. I guess what I’m wondering is, if we are baptized and sealed by the Holy Spirit the moment we believe in Christ for our salvation (Ephesians 1:13-14), why is water baptism necessary?
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How do I respond to sexual dreams that seem to happen somewhat regularly? I feel as if I have no control over it as I sleep and when I wake up I just feel guilty.
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How do you share the gospel with someone who grew up in a Christian home but turned away from the faith due to a parent using Christianity as a weapon against them?
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We often talk about heaven as a place where there is no sadness, no shame, and no pain. And we talk about our sin as something we can take to Jesus now, and he bears our burden. So I’m wondering, on the day of judgment, when we are held accountable for our actions on earth, will we feel shame and guilt?
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What does Jesus mean in Matthew 11:12 that “the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force”? How can violence come into God’s kingdom? Why would God allow it to be taken by force?
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Episode 519 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Do you have a guide on how to discuss salvation for Grandparents to use with Grandchildren various ages 4 to 16? I want to present to them on their level so I don’t blow my opportunity.
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I wonder why God let certain things happen in my life that make me want to go further away from God—why does he let that happen?
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Is holiness something that is imputed to us in the same way as righteousness is imputed or is there even any difference between the two?
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Can we take Isaiah 43:1 personally or is it just for the nation of Israel?
Resources Show them Jesus: Teaching the Gospel to Kids by Jack Klumpenhower
5 Ways to Help Your Kids Keep the Faith by Pastor Adriel Sanchez
9 Things Everyone Needs to Know About Depression
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The Bible mentions that God is our Shepherd, Refuge, Fortress, etc. In Psalm 28:1, it says, “O Lord my Rock.” Why is a “rock” that significant? I don’t know Palestine, but I would think that there are rocks all over the land.
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What was the good news of the kingdom of God being preached by John the Baptist in Luke 3:18, and by Jesus in Luke 5:43, if Jesus had not yet died? Jesus even warned his disciples not to tell anyone of his identity and impending death and resurrection in Luke 9:22. I thought that that was the heart of the gospel? Could you please clarify my understanding on this?
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You said the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one and should be worshipped. How do you explain John 16:12–15? Which says that the Holy Spirit will speak of me, and that he is the Spirit of truth, but I don’t see anywhere that it has to be worshipped or that we have to pray to it. Could you please clarify that for me?
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I’m going to a ministry, and we are studying the Shema. What are your guys’ take on the Shema and what does it mean to you?
Resources Rediscovering the Holy Spirit: God’s Perfecting Presence in Creation, Redemption, and Everyday Life by Michael Horton
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What book I can recommend to a friend of mine who is a Christian but all over the place in their beliefs? I would like to share the gospel with her, and where she can understand the truth of God’s Word and His Gospel.
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In a recent program, you explained why Jesus called the rulers gods. Related to the same passage, my question is, why did Jesus tell them that they would die like men because they unfairly judged the people? I assume these were just men like us, so wouldn’t they have died even if they had judged fairly?
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I have come to the conclusion that Paul’s teachings contradict those of Jesus. Paul’s message has elements of truth and righteousness, but over time it seems like the message of Jesus, as it was switching hands, became something else. My question to you is, how can I reason with my sisters in Christ?
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My husband’s uncle says that he doesn’t believe in God, but he keeps asking us questions. Recently he asked why God, if he exists, doesn’t just make everything right and get rid of all the suffering and sinfulness in the world? He is the one who brings these topics up, and I was wondering, how I can represent God properly?
Resources Core Christianity by Dr. Michael Horton
Knowing God by J. I. Packer
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
The Story of Reality: How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important that Happens in Between by Gregory Koukl
The Prodigal God by Tim Keller
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Is it God’s will for His saints to be poor, or to live paycheck to paycheck? I felt God lead me to go back to school since I lost my job during the COVID shutdown. I don’t feel that God wants me to work and go to school full-time on top of caring for my family, but my husband only makes enough money to cover our very basic needs. Should I get a job even though I don’t feel like that’s what God is telling me to do, or is it God’s will for my husband to make more money?
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I have a friend who is really into the affirmation cards. It seems like a New Age belief. They are a Christian, but I’m not really sure how to talk to them about that. Do you have any Bible expertise or guidance on the topic of affirmations?
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I am a social worker working in child protection, and I also work in my local church as their safeguarding advisor. Sometimes we have people attend the church who have historical offenses against children or vulnerable adults. While we encourage them to be part of the church, they are not allowed to take on positions of responsibility or work in parts of the ministry where they would come in to contact with children or vulnerable groups. This often causes a lot of tension as they feel that they are a new creation and should not be judged on their past sins. Am I correct in insisting that they do not take on these roles, or am I going against God’s will and what forgiveness really means?
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My five-year-old daughter asked me, “How was the Serpent able to enter the Garden of Eden if it was for perfect creatures like our first parents? Was the garden of Eden only for sinless creatures?” How can I help explain this to her?
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How is a person really saved? I hear preachers tell others to say a prayer, receive Christ into your heart, and then God will save you, and I don’t find any of that in the Scriptures. Could you help me out and show me where they get that from? When God saved me I didn’t do any of that. He just let me know I needed a savior and I surrendered to that tugging and pulling of the Holy Spirit on my heart. So, I don’t know, help me with that so I won’t lead people astray or be led astray myself.
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In view of Black Lives Matter, what is the Biblical relationship between justice and justification?
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Does how I vote matter, religiously? Does God care if I vote one way or the other? Does it matter what my reasons for voting are? Does the Bible say anything that can be applied to the topic of voting?
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I appreciate how you distinguish between the law and the gospel on your show. I’m wondering if there are ways that we think and speak that support law rather than gospel. I blanch at taking on the mindset that within Christendom, everywhere I look there’s duties, callings, and obligations. Am I being too sensitive here?
Resources A Biblical Theology of Justice by Zack Keele
Redeeming Justice by Michael Horton
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Should Christians practice the Passover Seder? If we do, do we go back under the law?
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In Bart Ehrman’s recent book, Heaven and Hell: A History of the Afterlife, he claims that the Old Testament does not reference Hell at all, and in the New Testament, Jesus spoke of it only in terms of annihilation, not in the language of eternal suffering. Is this an accurate picture of the Old and New Testament teaching on Hell?
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Why would we be rewarded for good works if we have Christ’s righteousness imputed to us?
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If an unexpected expense comes, and you have to reduce tithing, do you pay the expense or tithe? Is it okay to help somebody in need instead of tithing when you run across someone in need?
Resources 3 Things to Remember When Thinking About Hell by Silverio Gonzalez
What Did Jesus Teach About Hell by Michael Allen Rogers
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Since the start of this COVID pandemic, my husband and I have not attended church. He has health issues which makes him high-risk, and I don’t want to bring this disease home to him. I still support my church with my tithes and offerings, and I’m listening to services and Bible studies through Bott Radio. But I am fearful of bringing this disease home and hurting my family, and I fear my not going to church is showing a lack of faith in God. I love the Lord and am doing what I can to stay in the Word and in prayer. My heart is grieved over this. I would appreciate your insight.
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How did Judas Iscariot, who Jesus called a son of perdition and a devil, cast out demons if Jesus said Satan cannot cast out Satan?
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If you have tattoos, is that looked down on in this day and age that we live in?
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What does the bible mean in Hebrews 12:6 when it speaks of God disciplining those He loves? How does God discipline us today?
Resources Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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Why do Christians argue about the gift of speaking in tongues, saying that you don’t have to speak in tongues to have the Spirit? Scripture clearly teaches that we cry, “Abba Father” when we have the gift of the Spirit. Can you explain that?
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I heard Adriel state that church pastors or ministers “must be above reproach” in reference to why pastors or ministers cannot be gay. But isn’t it true that none of us are above reproach?
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Are there different levels of punishment in hell? Along with that, was hell created only for Satan? I know I am thinking of human fairness. If God is just, will everyone feel the judgment they receive is fair?
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What’s the difference between the soul and the spirit? They are always talked about as being separate and different. I would like to hear a definition.
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What does it mean to abide in Christ? How can I tell if I am abiding in Christ? What does it look like today?
Resources Respectable Sins: Confronting the Sins We Tolerate by Jerry Bridges
Journeys with Jesus: Every Path in the Bible Leads Us to Christby Dennis Johnson
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Is it possible to have sins unpaid for? In other words, when Jesus said from the cross, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do,” were those people forgiven, or did Jesus die for those sins? Should we assume that all of the people in the crowd were eventually saved because Jesus forgave their sins?
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Between the time of Jesus' death and his resurrection, Jesus spoke with “those in prison.” Who would they be, and what would have been the result of that?
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I'm really confused about discipleship. What is it, and what does it look like practically?
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When, if ever, is it okay to lie?
Resources Ordinary: Sustainable Faith in a Radical, Restless World by Michael Horton
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How come God hasn't destroyed Satan already?
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I’ve been with the Lord for almost 30 years. When I was younger, I committed adultery. I did repent, but to this day I hurt so much. Yes, for the things I have done, but mostly because I was already a born again Christian. And I keep asking myself why! I had children. What happens to a person who commits adultery?
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In view of the truth of election and the reality that we contribute nothing to our salvation, except sin. Without clouding the gospel with human effort, what does a gospel presentation look like?
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I’m calling about the idea that Jesus comforts us when we are in trouble and going through spiritual difficulties. I’ve been a Christian for over 20 years, and I certainly believe that Christ is my only hope of being united to the Father. But one thing I have difficulty understanding and accepting is when people say, run to Jesus to give you comfort. What does that even mean, to run to Jesus? Obviously, he’s not here in person, so we can’t run up to him, and then sometimes when you ask for said comfort, it doesn’t come. What are we supposed to do with that?
Resources A Place for Weakness: Preparing Yourself for Suffering by Michael Horton
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Why are the four beasts in Daniel’s dream different than what is explained in Revelation?
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Since God is all-knowing, and since He also sent His Son for us, for whom or for what, precisely, is Jesus interceding?
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If I had spiritual mentors who led me the wrong way and told me to do things that were wrong, did I sin too? At the time I was very naive, and still am because I have Asperger Syndrome. But now I know it was wrong, and I wonder about verses like Mark 9:42 and Leviticus 5:17.
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If the purpose of the cross was to redeem man and forgive sins, why do we see Jesus in the gospels forgiving people’s sins? Why did Jesus need to go to the cross at all if he could forgive sins on earth? Doesn’t this diminish the meaning of the cross if Jesus had this authority all along and could have just forgiven everyone?
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I believe Jesus Christ died for my sins and was raised from the dead. My life is full of testimony, but I struggle with whether or not I have been made new. I do not have an awe-inspiring origin story of when I initially gave my life to Christ. I started to volunteer with youth, and I want to be positive and careful with what light I can shine.
Resources Putting Amazing Back into Grace: Embracing The Heart Of The Gospel by Michael Horton
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Are God's promises conditional on our actions? If we don't forgive others, will he not forgive us? Do I fall out of God's favor every time I sin?
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Does God control governments, history, and policies in order to fulfill all that he promises to do?
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Can Christians have the Holy Spirit in the same way the early disciples did at Pentecost?
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What is the difference between the soul, the spirit, and the flesh, which is like our body? What is the difference between those three, and are the soul and the spirit the same thing?
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A pastor recently said that there is a difference between knowing that you are a sinner and actually mourning over your sin. God has shown me that I am a sinner, that I cannot make myself good enough for him, and that I need Jesus. But I don't remember mourning my sin, and I feel like I'm mentally torturing myself to see if I am truly saved. What does it mean to mourn your sin? What makes it true mourning?
Resources Putting Amazing Back into Grace: Embracing The Heart Of The Gospel by Michael Horton
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Episode 507 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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When Christ died on the cross was he in hell for 3 days?
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Should we pray for healing to escape our suffering, or strength to endure it?
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Did God write the law to save us? Did Jesus break the law when he healed on the sabbath, or his disciples when they plucked grain in the fields?
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In the parable of the lamp in Luke 8:18, why does Jesus say to "give more" to "the one who has" and to "the one who has not, even what he thinks that he has will be taken away”?
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In Psalm 73 says, “Truly God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.” Is God only good to those who are pure in heart? How can I ever find God’s goodness knowing that I still commit all kinds of sin?
Resources The Gospel-Driven Life: Being Good News People in a Bad News World by Michael Horton
Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God by Tim Keller
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Episode 506 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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How should I pray for immediate healing?
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Are we sinful because we’re evil, or are we evil because we’re sinful?
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I have a question about 1 John 4:18. “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” What does it mean that there is punishment in fear? I was recently diagnosed with cancer and I’m finding myself very fearful. I’m just wondering what the punishment part has to do with my situation?
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I have a question concerning 1 Corinthians 5:5. What does Paul mean when he says he is delivering the sinning member of that church over to Satan for the “destruction of his flesh”?
Resources The Gospel-Driven Life: Being Good News People in a Bad News World by Michael Horton
A Place for Weakness: Preparing Yourself for Suffering by Michael Horton
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Episode 505 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Can a Christian get their faith back after losing it?
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Truthfulness is an important matter. No one wants to believe in something that is not true. How can we defend and proclaim the truthfulness of our Christian faith and the Bible?
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In 1 Corinthians 11:34–35, it says women must be silent in the churches. This verse just really bothered me when I first read it. I know Paul is speaking to the Corinthian church, but I was wondering if you could clear this up?
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When Christians die, do we remain “asleep” until the glorious return of our Savior, Jesus, or do we go to heaven to be with Him immediately upon our death? It seems to me like the Bible teaches both.
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As I was reading the book of Mark I noticed that it said 16:9–20 is not included in some of the earliest manuscripts. What do you think of this section? Is this an important piece of scripture that we must read?
Resources The Story of Reality: How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important that Happens in Between by Gregory Koukl
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I have a couple of friends who say that Jesus has come to them and spoken to them in their dreams. Most recently, they said that Jesus came to them and said UFO’s were real and angel’s chariots. I kind of cringe any time I hear that. I wanted to know, what are your thoughts on Jesus coming to people in their dreams?
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As an introvert, I’ve actually enjoyed being at home more these days. I actually worry about when life goes back to normal because I don’t want to lose the joy and contentment I’ve been experiencing. Is this wrong?
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Is thinking about our Triune God as an egg Modalism? The egg, egg white, and shell are three separate things but still one egg, like how the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are three separate things but all God. Is this a valid way of thinking or not?
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I asked Jesus Christ to be my savior a while back, but I can’t stop drinking, smoking, and cussing. I’ve tried everything. What can I do?
Resources How Does God Talk To Us?
What Is the Trinity?
The God Who Gives: How the Trinity Shapes the Christian Story by Kelly M. Kapic
Rediscovering the Holy Spirit: God’s Perfecting Presence in Creation, Redemption, and Everyday Life by Michael Horton
Devoted to God: Blueprints for Sanctification by Sinclair B. Ferguson
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What book do you recommend to best start a study on the book of Revelation?
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If God forgives all our sins when we put our faith in him, what about our future sins? Are they also forgiven?
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My question is from Matthew 11:19. It says the Pharisees called Jesus a glutton and a drunkard. So did Jesus actually get drunk, because why would someone call someone else a drunkard if he didn’t drink alcohol? And just to be clear I’m 100% Christian, my faith and hope are in Jesus Christ, I’m just asking from a secular point of view.
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Are Christians today called to perform the same miracles as the disciples did in the Scriptures? Preach the word, heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, that kind of stuff.
Resources Triumph of The Lamb: A Commentary on Revelation by Dennis Johnson
Putting Amazing Back into Grace: Embracing The Heart Of The Gospelby Michael Horton
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Did Old Testament believers experience the new birth? I mean, were they born again?
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I’ve dealt with pornography since I was probably 7 years old, and I can’t let it go. I want to. How can I? I’ve gone to God and asked for forgiveness more times than not. I need help. I call myself a Christian, but I can’t get past that, so I can’t move.
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I’m a high school teacher in Canada, and one of my goals is to treat my students as Jesus would treat them. One of the struggles I face is that I’m receiving some pressure to use gender pronouns that students would prefer. This means that students who identify as transgendered who are born with female anatomy might be asked to be referred to with the pronoun he or him. In the past, I’ve been taught that using pronouns that deviate from a male and female identity will ruin my Christian witness. How can I respond in a godly way to this issue, while still treating my students with love and respect? Do you have any advice for me?
Resources 4 Things to Remember After You Have Sinned by Adriel Sanchez
What Gender Problems Reveal About Our Hearts by Michael Horton
What Caitlyn Jenner Reveals About American Religions by Michael Horton
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In Matthew 12, Jesus said that an evil and unfaithful generation asked for signs. But in the previous chapter, when John the Baptist doubted if Jesus was the Christ, why did Jesus point to his miraculous works? And why would he perform so many miracles if only the wicked and faithless desire them?
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Is there a doctrine or something that churches have that we can call or check online to see if they study or believe in the same way that we do, as each of us believes differently?
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What happens if I die before I’m baptized? Are there rules on who exactly can baptize you?
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I recently heard a sermon on justification and it mentioned the active obedience of Christ. I hadn’t heard the term before, but one of my friends said it wasn’t biblical but part of a man-made theology. Is there any biblical or historical evidence for this teaching?
Resources The Gospel of John Bible Study
What to Look for When Choosing a Church
3 Things Baptism Teaches Us About the Christian Life
Why the Sacrifice of Jesus Isn’t Enough
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What would you say is at the core of the answers you give us? What is the heart of your show?
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I’ve been a life-long Christian, and I believe that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I know that He sustains me, but there’s one place in my life right now that I’m fighting: loneliness. How can I seek solace in my loneliness?
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Is there a biblical basis for preferring that heads be bowed and eyes closed when praying? In corporate prayer, when asked, “Let us bow our heads in prayer,” is it disrespectful to instead raise one’s face heavenward (which is how I like to pray)?
Resources Core Christianity by Michael Horton
A Place for Weakness: Preparing Yourself for Suffering by Michael Horton
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Episode 499 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Getting to church with our children is often stressful. This last Sunday I said some harsh words to my kids, threatening them with discipline. In the moment I felt justified, but I also know I spoke out of anger, not love. I really want our family to be at church to hear the call to worship, but I am terrified that my behavior is only making my kids despise going to church. What can I do?
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Whether I pray right or pray wrong, will God always hear my prayer?
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Does Ephesians 2:8-9 contradict Revelation 22:12? Is Jesus returning with a reward that is something other than salvation that can be earned by works? Or is the “what they have done” in Revelation 22:12 simply the act of believing in Christ?
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Matthew 22:30 says, “For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.” If God instituted marriage for us on earth, why would he remove it in the afterlife?
Resources The Gospel of John
5 Ways to Help Your Kids Keep the Faith
7 Things You Need to Know About Heaven
The Future of Everything: Essential Truths About the End Times by William Boekestein
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Can we pray for repentance?
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I know Hebrews 6 comes up regularly on your show. I have a slightly different question, I think. I’m wondering, how can someone who isn’t saved be said to “partake” of the Holy Spirit?
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I am a nurse in a nursing home. In every facility I’ve worked, it is mandatory to work every other weekend. Is it sinful to work on Sundays?
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Is the office of evangelist still for today? Is it included in the office of elder or is it an independent office?
Resources The Gospel of John
The Story of Reality: How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important that Happens in Between by Gregory Koukl
Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God’s Story by Michael Horton
Why You Need to be In Church this Sunday By Adriel Sanchez
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In John 14:28 why does Jesus say, “I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I?” if Jesus is God, wouldn’t he be the same as God the Father? Could you please explain this?
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I was baptized as a newborn at a Presbyterian church when I was a child. I recently came to repentant faith in Christ, and I was just wondering what your thoughts were on getting rebaptized?
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Being that I’m not Catholic, how necessary is it to confess our past sins to other people? I know it’s not required for salvation because only Jesus forgives our sins once we repent, but is it necessary or even at all important to confess the sins of our past to a pastor, or just other believers?
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My arm hurts really bad, and I keep praying and fasting, but it still hurts. A lot of people are telling me I need to draw closer to God to get healed. But when I read about Job and Paul, it seems like God allows some hardships to happen so we can get closer to him without being healed. How can I know what God’s will is?
Resources Respectable Sins: Confronting the Sins We Tolerate by Jerry Bridges
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Pastor Adriel, what is your favorite book of the Bible, and why?
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Is there a doctrine as to what a church should do with its offerings? I just wonder if a church should be giving regularly to the community that it is in?
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In light of everything going on in our world today (politics, racial division), I’ve actually lost quite a few friends for speaking out against some of the things going on. My question is: How can you be sure that you are being a true light for Christ when speaking out against things I think are wrong?
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I’m reading through The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis, and I can’t help but inject myself into the text. I feel like the strategies outlined by the main character, the devil named Screwtape, are things that I have experienced. However, I also tend to read the Bible with myself at the center as well. How do I shift from reading and studying theology with myself at the center to reading and studying with Jesus at the center?
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Respectable Sins: Confronting the Sins We Tolerate by Jerry Bridges
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The COVD-19 crisis has touched every aspect of our society, including those in the church. Our church has kept its eyes on the Word and promises of God through this, but there is an attitude with some members that perplexes me. Some people have been openly ribbed for not wanting to shake hands by those who don’t think the virus is very dangerous. Others seem to mock members’ caution and cooperation with civil authorities by staying home and wearing masks, even though we all agree that the Lord is in control. Where is the balance of following our civil authorities’ orders with faith in the Lord? It seems like some Christians think that, since we are people of faith, we should not fear the reality of the danger of the virus at all.
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How should modern-day Christians respond to those events in the past where people were killed in God’s name, or leaders have used the Word of God to crimes or take advantage of others? Things like the slave trade, the crusades, the Spanish conquistadors in South and Central America. Is murder not the greatest sin? Is this a stain on the image of the church?
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Why do I find myself constantly asking for the Lord to save me? It is very important to me. I do believe. I believe I’m a sinner, and that Jesus paid for my payment on the cross, a debt I couldn’t pay. I’m just wondering, why am I always looking for that assurance?
Resources
Why Is the World A Mess (Student’s Edition) by Core Christianity
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How can I grow in my desire to pray in a group? I struggle with others’ approval so much that, when I get together with my brothers and sisters in Christ, my anxiety grows and I struggle to pray from my heart and my thoughts get clouded. I don’t like this about myself, but desire to grow in courage and confidence. How can I grow in this as a believer?
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When someone profanes our Savior and takes God’s name in vain, what should be our response?
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It’s hard to be the light in a dark world with all the fear and hate being spread around. We have one side exaggerating the truth, while the other makes false accusations, pitting the people against one another. How should Christians “watch for the signs” as Jesus commanded with all the fake news out there?
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In Matthew 6:9, Jesus taught his disciples to pray to the Father, and for the Father’s name to be glorified and sanctified. Why wouldn’t he reveal his Father’s name? What could be that Name?
Resources
Why Is the World A Mess (Student’s Edition) by Core Christianity
The Gospel-Driven Life: Being Good News People in a Bad News World by Michael Horton
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I have a question that has kept me wondering about my salvation. It is about the verses from Revelation 3:15-16. It talks about lukewarm Christians, and it states that the majority of the Christian community is not going to be saved. Could you please explain this?
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In Numbers 21, God sends down fiery serpents to bite the complaining Israelites. As I was reading, I thought to myself, does God get frustrated? I know that God does not sin, but how would one properly explain these passages in regard to His holiness? Is frustration not a sin? I see that Jesus uses this story in regards to looking to Him for salvation. Is this the reason this incident took place, just so Jesus would use it during His earthly ministry?
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Jesus taught us to love our enemies, but we’re also not to cast our pearls before swine lest they trample on us. Can you shed some light on this gray area? Where do I draw the line?
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Is lordship salvation biblical? When I think about it I get so depressed because I don’t understand. From what I read you have to do certain things to be considered a true believer, but that just makes me feel hopeless.
Resources
Putting Amazing Back into Grace: Embracing The Heart Of The Gospel by Michael Horton
The Gospel-Driven Life: Being Good News People in a Bad News World by Michael Horton
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What did Jesus mean in Matt 6:23 when he said, “Be sure that the light that is in you be not darkness?” How could it be both?
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Does Baptism confer faith or grace upon an individual? Or is Baptism a confirmation of personal faith in Christ?
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I’ve been reading and listening to the book of Romans, and in chapter 14, the heading in the ESV Bible says, “Do not pass judgment on one another.” Though it is talking mainly of food, could this mean more than food? I have passed judgment on others, which is such a struggle for me, because I am reminded of what Christ did on the Cross and that there is no condemnation for those that are in Him. But yet, as I judge, am I not condemning? Could you please help me understand?
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My friends and I got into a debate the other day about worship. Some of them were saying we shouldn’t do anything that isn’t commanded in Scripture. But none of our churches sacrifice bulls and goats like they did in the Temple, and I don’t see a worship service outlined anywhere in the New Testament. They attend more traditional churches that seem outdated to me. With so many people leaving the church, shouldn’t we do what works best for our culture?
Resources
Introducing Covenant Theology by Michael Horton
A Better Way: Rediscovering the Drama of God-Centered Worship by Michael Horton
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Why does God say that it is an abomination to eat shellfish? I saw on Facebook that God hates shellfish. The person I’m talking about is an atheist and looks for opportunities to make the Bible look ridiculous.
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What do we do when we find a book where the author claims to have a grasp of Christianity, but only seems to be confusing the truth? I really just want to be able to read without such an author trying to distract me. most important thing?
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How do you really seek God with your whole heart and how do you trust him with all your understanding?
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Has Jesus given each and every Christian authority in the sense of doing miracles? The context is a verse from a song my church sang this past week: “When I open up my mouth / miracles start breaking out / I have the authority / Jesus has given me.”
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I’m not married yet, and sometimes I wonder if it is worth all the trouble. My parents went through a really difficult divorce, and I keep hearing similar stories from my friends. My boyfriend wants us to move in together, and sometimes it seems like the idea of marriage is just a stressful burden on our relationship, especially when we’re already committed to each other. Marriage wouldn’t change any of that, so why do it?
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I would like to get married, but I’m having an identity crisis of who I am and who I want my spouse to be. I know I should prioritize my faith and his faith, but I identify with being Ukrainian-American very much. Do you have any advice for me as to what I can do to convince myself that finding a Godly man, no matter what nationality, is the most important thing?
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A word from Pastor Adriel and Bill on Divorce and Remarrige.
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How can my fiance and I prepare ourselves for a godly marriage?
Resources
Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis
7 Things You Need to Know About Marriage and Sex by Adriel Sanchez
The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller
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I heard that you use the NIV Bible. Someone told me that the NIV Bible is missing verses throughout it. Is this true?
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In light of Matthew 4:17, I wonder if there is a need to repent every day. And sometimes I wonder about salvation and if you can lose it if you sin too many times.
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I’ve been in seminary now for 2 years, feel called to ministry, and I’m an intern at my church. However, I still struggle with lust and pornography. I delved into porn at a very young age, before I was a Christian, and I’m still working through the damage it caused to this day. I have begged God to take it away, and it has become less over time, but still, if I am called into the ministry, I’m supposed to not even have a hint of sexual immorality in my life. Do I have to have 100% total victory over my inclinations before I can be a minister of the word? Why won’t God totally change my heart and take it away? I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve asked him to take it away. Any help would be appreciated!
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If a person did something wrong, by that I mean break the law, and then later got saved, but before they were able to be accountable to the law on a worldly level, they died. Would they still be separated from the Lord if they could not make it right according to human law?
Resources
Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave by Ed Welch
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I have a friend whose grown children show no interest in God, church, the Bible, or prayer. He says that he’s trusting the baptismal covenant that his children will return to the Faith. Is that a correct view of baptism? It almost sounds like baptismal regeneration to me.
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It seems to me that the law is different from the Gospel because the law is something we do while the Gospel asks nothing from us. But 1 Peter 4:17 speaks of “those who do not obey the gospel of God.” Can you help me distinguish between the law and the Gospel?
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I’ve recently been studying Genesis 3:16. I know the common interpretation of the verse is that a woman’s desire for their husbands is about wanting to usurp their husband’s authority. Some newer interpretations suggest this view is incorrect and it’s more about the post-fall loss of the unity and harmony that the Lord intended for marriage. Is it right to assume Genesis 3:16 presumes that women just want to usurp authority? I feel like this view has some dangerous implications, particularly in regards to misogyny and abuse, but I want to follow Scripture correctly.
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I have a question which nags me because I have so many unsaved relatives. How often do I present them with the gospel? They never come to me to ask a question of any kind that might lead to a gospel conversation. I’ve gone to them over the years, they’ve all heard the gospel from me, and I pray for them all the time. It hit me this week that I don’t see Jesus or the apostles running after anybody once they’ve heard the truth and turned away. Is that my example, too?
Resources
5 Ways to Help Your Kids Keep the Faith by CORE Christianity
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When Jesus called God Father in John 5:18, was this a new concept for the Jews, or did they have something like this in the OT?
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I thought I was a Christian, but then I got caught up in the lie that I was supposed to be the opposite sex. I went through with a sex change, but now I have realized it was all a lie. Am I an abomination unto God? Can I return to him?
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I have a question about two parables: Jesus describes himself as the good shepherd who leaves the ninety-nine to find the one sheep who went astray. How does this match with the parable of the prodigal son? Does Jesus seek us out or do we have to come to him of our own accord?
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When I read about Paul in the NT and how his whole purpose was to spread the gospel, it inspires me to be a better Christian. But I find myself with this almost selfish intention. I want to be seen as a superior Christian, almost like people in the Bible were. I want God to be so pleased with what I’m doing, not just like regular Christians, but someone willing to die for him. And so when I sin, I get mad at myself because I think God will look at me like a regular Christian, and that is such a selfish thought. And I just started crying in my car because of how selfish that is.
Resources
The Gospel-Driven Life: Being Good News People in a Bad News World by Michael Horton
What Is the Trinity? by Core Christianity
Rid of My Disgrace: Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault Book by Justin S. Holcomb and Lindsey A. Holcomb
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Why do we have denominations? Why can’t we just worship as one?
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Will we be raised bodily like Christ was raised? If so, does this mean we’ll have scars from our past as Jesus had? Will our burial grounds and casket be opened like Jesus’ tomb was? Or was Jesus’ bodily resurrection representative of our spiritual resurrection?
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How do I live out Romans 8:13 in everyday life?
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I’m 17, and I’ve been having lots of homosexual thoughts lately. I don’t know what to even do. I pray about this issue more than nearly any other thing in my life, yet I feel like nothing has changed. I don’t want to be like this for the rest of my life. How do I get rid of this temptation? What will happen to me if I become gay? Could you give some advice or biblical wisdom to help?
Resources
10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible and Homosexuality by CORE Christianity
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Episode 485 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I am a Christian who goes to church every Sunday, but I want to start gymnastics and most of the competitions are on Sunday morning. I’m wondering if it is okay if I miss a day of church (even though I don’t want to)?
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I have a question about Genesis 6. I believe you would call them the Nephilim, or the sons of God, uniting with the daughters of men. That passage perplexes me.
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Romans 8:16 says, “The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.” I am now coming to understand that our ultimate grounds for assurance is in what Christ has objectively done for us. How are we to look at this verse in light of our present reality?
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How can there not be apostles today if we still have pastors?
Resources
We Become What We Worship: A Biblical Theology of Idolatry by Gregory K. Beale
You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit by James K. A. Smith
The Gospel-Driven Life: Being Good News People in a Bad News World by Michael Horton
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Episode 484 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Why should I trust radio pastors? They ask people to put 100% of their trust in God, and then ask us to give our money or time to fill their coffers as they wear $1,000 suits! Does the Holy Spirit work better in expensive suits?
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How important do you believe it is to include a dedicated slot specifically for the public reading of Scripture in our worship service liturgies, and could you elaborate as to what most informs your thoughts?
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How, when, and what made God decide to have a specific group of people to call His own (Israel), especially when in the first place he created each and every person in his image? Why did he choose Israel and call other tribes his enemies and actually fight them using his chosen people?
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I am not happy with the direction my home church is going in. We have made several changes over the last year to become a more contemporary place. Could you provide me with some guidance on how to deal with these changes? online each Sunday and get connected with some friends each week?
Resources
God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel: How Truth Overwhelms a Life Built on Lies by Costi Hinn
A Better Way: Rediscovering the Drama of God-Centered Worship by Michael Horton
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Episode 483 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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In the Psalms, I’ve noticed that a lot of times that when the psalmist is praying, they seem to be making demands of God. For example, do this or that to my enemies. It seems quite disrespectful to me to talk like that to God, instead of using manners. Maybe this is justifiable?
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Why did Jesus tell all those whom he healed to not to tell anyone about Him?
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My son was a great kid growing up. When he went off to college, he got himself involved in things he had no business doing: alcohol, smoking. It has spiraled down from one thing to another and he admits he needs help. How can you help us?
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Is corporate worship commanded, and how is the church gathering together on Sunday morning different from and necessary in addition to personal and small group worship? If corporate worship is commanded, and if there is a particular purpose and benefit unique to corporate worship, then why has the church been so quick to allow healthcare to replace its worship of God as the driver in our obedience? If we can accomplish all the same things via zoom for example, then why not just join online each Sunday and get connected with some friends each week?
Resources
Teen Challenge – https://teenchallengeranch.com/
Al-Anon – https://al-anon.org/
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Episode 482 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I was in a discussion with my friend about our beliefs. According to her, women are not able to cut their hair or wear pants. She sent me Deuteronomy 22:5, which talks about women not wearing men’s clothes and 1 Corinthians 11:6, which talks about women not cutting their hair. Are we supposed to follow these commands as Christians? If not, how do we make sense of these commands in the Bible?
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What version of the Bible do you use on your show?
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I’ve heard the phrase “faith is like a muscle, the more we use it, the stronger it gets” very often in the Christian community. While it sounds like a great analogy, I just don’t see it in the Bible. In Romans 12:3 Paul says God has assigned a measure of faith. Am I missing something?
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Jesus taught us not to worry about what we shall eat or wear. Philippians 4:19 promises that God will supply all our needs. Yet, believers in other countries starve to death because they didn’t get the food they needed. I know the Bible is true, so there must be something wrong with my understanding. I desire to reconcile things I see with what I want to believe so that I can be confident in my trust of the Lord. He is certainly able to provide the basics for Christians, yet it seems like sometimes He doesn’t. Please help!
Resources
Knowing God by J. I. Packer
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Episode 481 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I have been told by some people that Jesus Christ is a fake name; therefore, I am following a fake Jesus Christ. Can you please clarify for me if it is wrong to call the Son of God, Jesus Christ?
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Was Saul similar to Judas, who walked with Jesus but never put his faith in him?
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What is the difference between John’s baptism and Jesus Christ’s baptism? Are these really two different baptisms? Does John’s baptism confer to us the benefits of Christ? Could the believers in Acts 19 have repented and believed and still not have received the Holy Spirit in regeneration?
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What Is Justice According To The Christian Faith?
Resources
Generous Justice: How God’s Grace Makes Us Just by Timothy Keller
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Episode 480 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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In the Lord’s prayer, I understand how the Father would deliver us from evil, but why would God lead us into temptation? What is meant by “Our Father…lead us not into temptation”?
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What are your views on the Lord’s Day, and what are biblical ways to honor God with my Sunday?
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As Christians, should we pledge allegiance to a flag when our allegiance is to Christ and His Kingdom?
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Shouldn’t people be looking for Jesus Christ, the church of God the Holy Spirit, and not a man-made church building?
Resources
A Better Way: Rediscovering the Drama of God-Centered Worship by Michael Horton
Christless Christianity: The Alternative Gospel Of The American Church by Michael Horton
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Episode 479 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I have heard some Christians claim that Acts 16:6 proves that God does not want to save everybody since Paul was forbidden to speak in Asia. Yet Paul and those with him were not the only evangelists. Sometimes it seems like the church in the US acts like the rest of the world doesn’t exist, and I’m wondering if this tendency can be traced even to how we read the Bible?
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How can Stephen call the Jews stiff-necked people if it is God that changed his heart?
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I know someone who is believing and accepting as truth this book entitled “The Sacred Mushroom and The Cross.” I wonder if you could steer me in a good direction in order to properly address this book and its contents with knowledge and grace.
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The Bible teaches that Jesus is the promised seed of the woman, the seed of Abraham, to whom belongs the everlasting throne promised to David. A lot of work went into preserving that seed, but then in Matthew 1, we are told that Jesus was born to the Virgin Mary, even though it was Joseph who was connected to the royal line of David. How does this work?
Resources
A Better Way: Rediscovering the Drama of God-Centered Worship by Michael Horton
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Episode 478 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Should people or pastors call themselves prophets or “man of God” today? If so, what does it mean to not touch the anointed ones and do prophets no harm?
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In Genesis, in the Hebrew language, the creator of the universe is referred to in the plural form of Elohim. If God is triune, and one within the Trinity, why does the Hebrew word, Elohim, refer to the plural gods?
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Is it okay to wish God was here physically with us even though I know it won’t happen? I was told this is idolatry, which makes me so sad because often I am pushed away, judged, or ignored because I’m autistic. None of the promises God made about church come true for me. Sometimes I wish I could touch, hug, hold, or smell God as my loving, affectionate Father. I especially long for this now that people are difficult to see with the Coronavirus restrictions. I wonder how orphans long for these basic needs but can’t get them. Do they think about God in the same way?
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When will churches across the United States of America open to full capacity? So that way we can go back to what we used to do: shaking hands, hugging one another, that would be great. That way, all of us believers could attend that very first church service since March.
Resources
A Better Way: Rediscovering the Drama of God-Centered Worship by Michael Horton
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Episode 477 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I know God accepts me in Jesus but the way I walk does not reflect this. I tend to perform, not for God, but to meet my own standards. I feel trapped, as my pride gets in the way of enjoying God’s grace. Even though I know this issue, I still feel trapped. What can I do?
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I had a question on predestination. I was wondering if God created time, space, and matter, would it be more that he is not confined in the time, and he knows who is going to be saved, rather than he chose who is going to be saved?
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was the generation that died in the wilderness saved? Did they put the blood on the doorposts only to die in the wilderness?
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I am a Christian, and I listen to country music. Is that being of the world? Am I doing something wrong?
Resources
A Better Way: Rediscovering the Drama of God-Centered Worship by Michael Horton
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Episode 476 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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1. What if I have been the prodigal son, but multiple times? In Hebrews, it sounds like if you fall away, you can’t be renewed to repentance. But Israel always seems to be falling away and returning to God. I guess I just feel the need to exhaustively make sure that I haven’t disqualified myself.
2. In Leviticus 20, there is a long list of sexual sin. Why does God say that they should die? That’s pretty harsh. Why would that not apply in today’s world?
3. What did Jesus mean that we are gods? Isn’t that polytheism or something? Is a part of me divine?
4. This is Jim, in Zechariah 11:10 when it says that he revoked or broke the covenant, what exactly does that mean? Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 475 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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1. I’ve been doubting my salvation. I started reading the bible back in the 90s. Back in those days, I was addicted to cocaine, marijuana, porn, smoking and drinking. About 15 years ago I quit drugs, and about two years ago I quit smoking. I’m only about 560 days sober. My question is, am I saved? I know that my life changed, and I’m growing, but I doubt my salvation. So anything you have to say, thank you so much.
2. Almost every Christian church here in South Africa dance during Sunday services. Is it biblical, or is it one of the worldly things being adopted into the church?
3. Three and a half years ago, my 15-year-old son passed away. The autopsy revealed natural causes. I've been having terrible PTSD. I know he [my son] is in heaven. My pastor said Satan, not God, took my son. I'm very confused. I believe God calls his children home for a reason, even if it's early. It took me a year to get the courage to open my son's laptop, and when I did, I saw that he was planning to commit suicide a few days after he actually died. So I believe that God actually took him before he could do that. But now I'm confused. Did Satan take him? Or did God take him to avoid that?
4. I'm John, a 12-year-old from Charleston, South Carolina. Here is my question: Would you go to hell to save two sinners?
Episode 474 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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1. Is it a sin to skip church? 2. Before the restrictions related to the coronavirus, our church was to no longer serve the Lord's Supper once a month on Sunday, but once a month on a Wednesday during an all-church prayer night. I struggle to understand why we would observe it on any other day than the Lord's day. Is this an acceptable practice?
3. How would you suggest someone of the faith talking to a parent who is gay and lesbian about the Christian faith? She knows the gospel, but she will say God made her that way, that He loves her, and that she is going to heaven without having to change or deny the flesh.
4. What exactly happens when we die? Do we go to heaven, or into a deep sleep? Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
Episode 473 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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1. Why do I constantly hear negative thoughts from the Enemy? I was baptized for second time last year. So much different this time because I am actually a Christian. So why do I hear these negative thoughts? Maybe it is harder now because I have the Holy Spirit. I am being told, "Take every thought captive," but how do I do this?
2. Who are the "cloud of witnesses" mentioned in the Bible? I do not believe our loved ones in Heaven can see us on earth but some are teaching this. Please explain.
3. Hi I'm Matthew, I have a question on Matthew 6:14-15 When it says “For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses”. Does this mean the forgiveness of our sins from God is conditional on whether we forgive the sins of others? Thank you! God bless. P.S. I listen to snippets of your podcasts on Instagram from Singapore, and I enjoy them very much!
4. What happens when God is not impressive anymore in your life? I need an answer for that. I mean, I don’t find anything appealing anymore about God. I’ve been a Christian for a while.
Episode 472 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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In Matthew 27:52–53 when the saints came out of the tomb after Jesus’ resurrection. They went into the holy city and were seen by many. This would be huge! It’s the only place in written history I can find it. How do you explain that nobody else ever thought it was worth mentioning?
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If Jesus knew that the Roman authorities would crucify him, why did he say, "My Lord, My Lord, why do you forsake me?"
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Should our main focus in the church be the preaching of Christ from all the Scriptures? What about growing his people in faith and boldness? Do we just preach and trust the Lord to grow his people, who then go out and love and serve their neighbors and share the gospel with them?
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How is it possible for God to be good, just, and merciful all at once? Being just means that there are laws and rules that are written and will be followed. Being merciful is negating justice. How can God embody all three?
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2 Samuel 23 has always baffled me. Every time I read it, I wonder why David didn’t drink the water which three of his men risked their lives to get for him. It seems ungrateful. What is God teaching us here? These verses are in a chapter about David’s mighty men. Should the focus be on them and not David’s offering to the Lord?
Resources
Devoted to God: Blueprints for Sanctification by Sinclair B. Ferguson
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Episode 471 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I have a dear friend who is a devout Mormon who believes she is a Christian. Now, I’m a Christian, and we were in a conversation the other day and she was talking about “the Prophet.” How do I witness to my friend? She believes in Jesus Christ and talks about how Jesus Christ is her savior, but I know that Mormonism is a cult.
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What does Isaiah mean when in Isaiah 64:6 he says, “All our righteous acts are as filthy rags”?
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Why wasn’t Joseph at Jesus’ crucifixion? Any explanation will be of much help.
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Why was one of Noah's sons cursed and not the others?
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Does God ever tell us that we're with the wrong person, other than what is written in the Bible? Over a year ago, I walked into a lecture hall and I got the weirdest sense that I was supposed to be with someone I saw in the room. I dismissed the thought immediately. I'm happy with my partner. We are dating not married, and I don't want things to change. But the feeling kept coming back, so I prayed for wisdom and read the Bible. I then prayed for the feeling to go away. Now, I just feel stressed. I can't shake the sense that this isn't the life I'm intended to live, and I'm with the wrong person. I thought this feeling would go away once the semester was over, but it's been over a year. Does God ever do things like this?
Resources
Knowing God by J. I. Packer
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Episode 470 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Where do evil and sin come from? Are they from Satan? Do we just have them?
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How should i understand church government? What kind of authority do elders have?
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I have been told that we shouldn’t personally address the Holy Spirit in prayer or song because we don’t see that anywhere in Scripture, but the Nicene Creed states that the Holy Spirit, “with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified.” Is there any conflict here? I know from John's Gospel that the Spirit's role is to glorify the Son and to lead us in all truth (the Word), but can the Holy Spirit be the direct object of our worship?
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Could you explain what Jesus meant when he told us to “remember Lot’s wife”? What does that mean for us today?
Resources
Rediscovering the Holy Spirit: God’s Perfecting Presence in Creation, Redemption, and Everyday Life by Michael Horton
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Episode 469 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Do we need to speak in tongues under the Holy Spirit in order to be received by the Father in heaven?
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In Ezekiel 40, God shows Ezekiel a vision of a temple. What temple is this, since the measurements do not fit the temples built under Ezra and Nehemiah,or by Herod? Now that there is no need for sacrifice because of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, and there will not be a temple in heaven, what is the purpose of this vision? Where does this fit into prophetic history from Ezekiel's standpoint?
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A good friend of mine often says that Satan is the source of the problems we face in life. For example, her sister who is not a believer is going through a divorce, and she often says Satan is to blame and he wants to destroy marriages. Another scenario would be when she feels depressed. She will say that it’s the Enemy. I would like to better understand what the Bible says about Satan's role in our sufferings. I do believe that Satan and the spiritual forces of evil are at work in the world, but if Satan can’t be everywhere at once, how can we blame him for all our problems? What is the meaning of Ephesians 6:10–20 and how can we apply that to our lives as Christians?
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I'm concerned that I had a dream last night and the Lord gave me a message. His message was, “Your faith is as sand.” Should I be worried that the Lord is trying to tell me that I am a weak Christian or that he is not happy with how I am living my life? I try to be a good Christian and live a clean life, but maybe there is something more I need to do.
Resources
Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
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Episode 468 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I’m a 77-year-old Christian lady, and I didn’t notice it for years, but my social security number has a 666 number. That has really troubled me a lot. Could you explain what you think that might mean for me, and what I can do about it?
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It seems like many churches today are program and evangelism driven, with good intentions, but seem to lack theological and biblical depth. And others are theologically and biblically sound but lack outreach. What place should programs and evangelistic outreaches serve in the local church?
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Should Christians become involved in peaceful protests?
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Are there any texts I can refer to that point to the Christ as being from above who came down as deity clothed in the flesh? I have a half brother who is a Hasidic Jew, and I think this would be helpful in discussing Jesus Christ with him.
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Wouldn’t holding up the physical authors of the Bible as holier than ordinary Christians be a form of idolatry? And if yes, wouldn’t the Catholic church’s position that the Pope is a conduit to God be similar because they think he can be something that we cannot?
Resources
Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
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Episode 467 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Jehovah’s Witnesses have a different kind of Bible. So how can you even have a discussion on an issue with a person, when you are reading the word, but their Bible doesn’t even say the same thing as your Bible? It is like you are at a dead-end or something.
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I have a question regarding the Old Testament and hell. I know that hell is taught in the Old Testament, but does this mean that every single person that lived prior to Jesus who was not a part of the old covenant is in hell? There seems to be so many people that lived prior to Jesus who were not part of Israel, and it can make hell hard to stomach. Any help?
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Is Christianity a religion just like any other?
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I accepted Jesus Christ when I was a 9-year-old kid. I believed I was forgiven, but then I went through a long period of doubt. I accepted him again at 17. In my mid-20’s, I accepted him again. When I was 30, I accepted him again. But then I would doubt. I don't doubt that Jesus is God or that he died for me or that I'm a sinner or that I asked for forgiveness, I just wonder if God did forgive me and when he did forgive me? I struggle with the passage that says perfect love casts out all fear. Well, I fear all the time, and I fear that I didn't have enough trust when I accepted Christ.
Resources
9 Ways to Know You Are Really a Christian
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Episode 466 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I’m trying to do something good that was placed on my heart to help some people out. I’ve been praying for God to help me so that I can help them, but I haven’t received anything. I get discouraged when nothing seems to happen. I believe God placed it on my heart to help them, but why doesn’t anything happen when I pray about it?
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I believe Christians are baptized by the Holy Spirit. I read a book regarding the filling of the Spirit as though it were a special gift or something. I was a little confused by it.
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Several decades ago I had hallucinations of being in hell. They were very real and I'm wondering now if I'm saved. I've accepted Jesus but it's hard for me to believe. I've been diagnosed with borderline schizophrenia and am on medication, but Satan is tormenting me. How can I know I am really saved?
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How do we balance our desire for obedience with legalism? avoiding legalism
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How do you address people who charm people into thinking they are repentant, but their behavior never changes?
Resources
True Vs. False Repentance. Whats the Difference?
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Is it true that, based on John 17:1–11, we are glorious because we are one with God. My understanding of "glorious" is worthy of high praise. I thought that only God was worthy of high praise. Is it correct to say we are glorious?
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I have been grappling for a long time with the fall of Adam and Eve who chose to eat the forbidden fruit which lead to sin and death. Did God, in his sovereignty, cause Adam and Eve to disobey him and commit the first sin?
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How does sin actually lead to death?
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Is mental illness a legitimate problem? Can Christians become mentally ill? Will God have mercy on those with mental illness?
Resources
A Place for Weakness: Preparing Yourself for Suffering by Michael Horton
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Peter and Judas both betrayed Jesus, but Peter was forgiven and went to heaven. Judas became remorseful in the end and killed himself. Were they just following directions in their betrayal? Or did Jesus, being all-knowing, know how they would react? I know the Bible doesn’t report that Judas repented, but if he had before he killed himself, would he have been forgiven? Would he have still killed himself?
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Where can a man find a good male mentor?
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My daughter wants to have her 2-year-old daughter baptized, but her husband, who isn’t a believer, is opposed to it. Should she just put that on hold and believe in Acts 15:31, that her own baptism and faith will cover her daughter? Or should she stand in the gap created by her husband and proceed with the baptism? The teaching about being submissive to her husband is challenging, but I have been taught that if an unbelieving spouse’s desires go against what the Lord has commanded us to do. The believing spouse is not obligated to submit.
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I accepted Christ at 14, but I've lived a sinful life until I was 69. Did I possibly push God too far and lose my salvation? How do I know for certain that I have salvation?
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What does God mean by, “A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one?” The idea we get from movies, songs, and culture is that we must feel it. We have this expectation that the purpose of marriage is to be “happy” or “close” to our spouse. Isn't the purpose of marriage, instead, to bring us to the Father? Are there Christian marriages where the two are not united as one? Or is “united as one” an edict? Sometimes I wonder if I truly believe this based on how I react in my own marriage.
Resources
The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller
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What is the purpose of meeting as a body of Christ? Because COVID-19 has restricted our fellowship, there was a discussion this week among some of the men in my church who question why we would even attend service if they couldn't fellowship with others. In that vein, some articulated that the sole purpose of our meeting on Sunday was for fellowship. The word and sacraments were not included in the discussion. I would like to have a biblical source for the understanding of the purpose of meeting as a church body.
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In the last words of the Old Testament, Malachi, says, “Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and dreadful day of the Lord.” When Jesus first came, that was not the great and dreadful day. That is when Jesus comes back with wrath. So Elijah couldn’t be John the Baptist. Who is this Elijah?
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As Christians, is it appropriate for us to pray the imprecatory Psalms? How does this square with praying for the salvation of those who mean to do us harm or have done harm? I'm thinking about those who slander Christians and who push for abortion or other things that do great harm to society as a whole.
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We always say that God is in control of everything. My question has to do with 1 John 5:19 where states, “The whole world is in the power of the evil one.” This seems contradictory. I don’t understand that.
Resources
Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
A Better Way: Rediscovering the Drama of God-Centered Worship by Michael Horton
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In Christian circles we often make a distinction between temptation and sin, almost at the expense of downplaying temptation as morally neutral. However, since temptations come from our own sinful desires (James 1), is the desire for something sinful, itself sinful? For example, are homosexual desires sinful? Are these desires the same thing as sexual orientation, or is that a man-mad and unbiblical definition?
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Do you believe it is possible for someone to lose their salvation? If so, do you believe they can lose it to the point of no return? In Hebrews 6 it speaks about, “It is impossible to bring those people back who have tasted the goodness of God, to renew them to repentance.” And also in Matthew, it talks about blaspheming the Holy Spirit, that it would not be forgiven them.
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What happened to all those in OT times, who were unaware of Israel and Israel’s God? Where did they spend eternity? And what happens in eternity to folks in NT times that are not aware of the gospel? Would love to have scripture answers on this.
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I feel very jealous and envious of the other Christians at church. It is so painful for me because I had a daughter who died by suicide a few years ago. Mainly, I’m just having such a hard time with my jealousy and envy with happy Christians when I don’t feel the same way. I’m embarrassed to even admit this. I don’t tell my husband or my children any of this. I feel like a terrible person. I feel like God is disappointed with me for feeling this way. I pray all the time. I read the Bible. I’m a Christian. I love Jesus. I’m just a loner.
Resources
10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible and Homosexuality
9 Things Everyone Needs to Know About Depression
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Jesus is often called the son of David in the New Testament. However, his genealogy given in Matthew is connected to Joseph, his adopted father. Luke’s genealogy differs, but he also traces Jesus’ lineage through Joseph. How is Jesus the son of David, and thus the Messiah, if he is only related to David through Joseph, who wasn’t his real father? This has caused a lot of doubt for me.
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My little niece asked, “Who made God? And who is the Holy Spirit?”
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My question is in reference to the role of the Holy Spirit today versus in the Old Testament, specifically in the lives of believers. I know that we are sealed with the Spirit at conversion when we repent and put our faith in Jesus. And I know that Old Testament Jews were saved by faith in the same way we are today. But when I look at my life of sanctification and how God has delivered me from some very egregious sin patterns, it makes me wonder how Old Testament Jews would fight sin in their life. My understanding is that the Holy Spirit would indwell only select individuals and only temporarily during the time of the Old Testament. If this is true, does that mean that the vast majority of Old Testament Jews would fight sin without the help of the Holy Spirit? The growth I have seen in my walk with Christ is without a doubt a work of the Holy Spirit. I can't imagine fighting the 'sin battle' without the work of the Spirit. I know that apart from Christ, I wouldn't even seek a life of holiness. Thank you again and I appreciate your thoughts on this. God bless.
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In Acts 5 once Ananias and Sapphirias were found out and each died on the spot, did they go to heaven, or were they sent to hell?
Resources
Kids Say the Darndest Things (Theology Edition) by Adriel Sanchez
Rediscovering the Holy Spirit: God’s Perfecting Presence in Creation, Redemption, and Everyday Life by Michael Horton
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Episode 460 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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What biblical wisdom can you provide for tithing and giving during job loss or the loss of regular income? How can an individual honor the Lord with their finances where they are living off of savings for a time or receiving unemployment?
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I have a question about communion. I’ve gone to a Catholic church and I’ve gone to a Christian church. I noticed that in the Catholic church, they take communion every day, but in the Christian church I went to, they only took it once a month. Is there really a big difference between that?
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My question is regarding confession of sin. By God's grace, for almost two years now I’ve died to pornography and other immoral actions and trying to hide my sins. I've repented to the Lord, and I confessed to my wife these sins, including many sinful thoughts I’ve had in the past as well as just the darkness I was in. However, in my heart I still feel unsettled and unforgiven because I continue to remember more bad thoughts I used to entertain or some I’ve had recently. I don’t know if I need to continue to confess these same things to my wife? I know it can be a burden because I'm living in the past, and we can never move forward because I feel the need to exhaustively confess every terrible thing I've thought or done in the past. I just need some guidance if my thinking is off in this or if I should be trying to exhaustively confess everything to my wife.
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A Better Way: Rediscovering the Drama of God-Centered Worship by Michael Horton
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Episode 459 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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I have been a Christian for over 15 years. And recently, I have been having this overwhelming fear of dying. Even though I know there is a heaven and there is eternity, there is a seed of doubt of “what if this is the end?” It has given me anxiety and panic attacks. What are some encouragement or even helpful resources you can give to me?
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I have been frustrated over receiving more information about the Coronavirus, but that there is an appalling lack of wisdom. What is godly wisdom? Does it come primarily through reading Scripture? Does it come primarily through praying to God on a daily basis? And I guess for me, how can I confront these frustrations that I have, and defeat them with God’s help?
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What is the biblical stance on racism? How should Christians respond to oppression?
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Did the Pope change a line in the Lord's prayer from "lead us not into temptation" to "protect us from temptation, and deliver us from evil"? What happened with that particular sentence of the Lord's prayer?
Resources
The Message of Acts in the History of Redemption by Dennis Johnson
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Episode 458 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Can we be filled the Holy Spirit by asking to be filled with him? How do I receive the Holy Spirit like on Pentecost?
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I have often heard people say after the death of a loved one, "I really miss my dad, but I know that he is now looking out for me." They often point to rainbows, white feathers, or other "signs" of evidence of their loved one's continuing presence in their lives. As a pastor, I have struggled with how to respond to this idea. I know that for them it is sentimentally comforting and helpful, but I also know that it is a false comfort. A believer who dies is in the presence of God, not floating about over us. And a non-believer has his attention quite occupied in other ways. Even though I have taught about our hope in Christ and the reality for a believer that being absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, members of my own congregation would say things like this. Any thoughts on what one can say to popular but misguided thoughts about death?
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Do Satanists and witches blaspheme the Holy Spirit? Is that true? Can anyone be forgiven?
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Thanks for your radio program. What you’re doing is important because I don’t see that most believers have a basic knowledge of what the Bible teaches. I listen to you while I work in my engineering office. Here is my question: can the believers who have already gone to heaven pray for us still on earth?
Resources
The Message of Acts in the History of Redemption by Dennis Johnson
Devoted to God: Blueprints for Sanctification by Sinclair B. Ferguson
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I've been taking the time to study the Bible, and your show has been very helpful. My question is, in Romans 3:31, Paul asks if faith nullifies the law. He answers, “Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law.” Does this mean that when our faith is sincere and we start to have victory over sin or do good works, that our works somehow uphold the law?
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How should I react to a preacher’s teaching that I do not agree with?
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In 1 Kings 19:11–13 God spoke to Elijah through a still small voice. A friend of mine recently indicated that she wanted to hear from God more and that she needs to quiet her mind and wait for His still small voice. Is the way God spoke to Elijah for all believers today? How does God communicate to His children today?
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When Jesus returns, it says the dead will rise first. But relatives say that when someone has died they have gone to be with the Lord. Can you shed light on that?
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I have not been born again very long. I was living with my boyfriend when Jesus came to me. We immediately ceased fornication as we are not married, but we continue to live together. I am currently on a break from work, and I have a daughter from a previous relationship. As I am not working due to a mental health injury I sustained at work, I can not afford to move out. There is absolutely no fornication or anything of that nature. Am I still saved?
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What to Look for When Choosing A Church
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Does 1 Corinthians 11 mean a married woman needs to wear a head covering anytime she is in public? I have read where someone said that the Greek wording indicates that the women were to keep the head covering on when praying or prophesying as if it was something they were expected to wear in public but were pulling it off in the church when doing these activities. Are women to wear this all of the time? I have also read quotes from church leaders from early in the church requiring this. Were they requiring it all of the time?
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I've had an on-again, off-again relationship with my mother, who struggles with mental illness. When things are good, they're great. When they aren't, she can be really abusive, and I always end up being the enemy. A few people have told me that it is time to let it go. Unfortunately, I've never received an apology from her, it just goes back to the way things were until she goes through another cycle. I mean, I love my mom and I forgive her, but I guess my question is, when it comes to forgiveness, does there come a time when, for self-preservation, there is a time to let that relationship go? Or is that being selfish? Am I being a bad son for letting her go, if that cycle keeps going without any sign of letting up?
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Mark 1:15 states that Jesus began his ministry by proclaiming that "the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe the gospel". My understanding of the gospel is that, at its core, it is about how Jesus justifies us through his finished work on the cross. Without the crucifixion, there would be no gospel. But it is clear from the Gospels that Jesus did not reveal how he would die until later in his ministry, and even when he did, his disciples did not fully understand what he was saying. So what was the content of the gospel that Jesus was proclaiming compared with the gospel that, for example, Paul proclaims in Romans? It seems that Jesus' message is linked to the kingdom of God. If so, does that mean that our proclamation of the gospel is deficient if it does not include "the kingdom of God" and how this ties in with the message of justification?
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If one feels that they are demonically possessed, how do they get the demons out of the body? I know in the bible, swine were filled with demons that were possessing a man. How can we do it in modern-day culture?
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Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
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Episode 455 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Hello, my name is Lou from Vincenza, Italy. I trust this note finds you and your families all well and safe from the virus. My question is regarding 2 Samuel 21:1–14, this passage has always perplexed me. It appears that David allows seven of Saul's heirs to be put to death by the Gibeonites for revenge and in order to answer prayer on behalf of the land (v. 14). Am I reading this correctly? Is there a deeper meaning that I'm missing?
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When you are attacked by demons, how does that affect your salvation?
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How should we interpret the psalms? I heard someone say that all the psalms are about Jesus and not just the messianic ones. Isn't that overdoing it? Some of the Psalms speak of sin and envy and fleshly problems. This seems to be some kind of overly Christological Hermeneutic? I heard Martin Luther had interpreted Psalm 1 as thinking of Christ as the Blessed Man in 1513, but then when he came back to the book decades later he changed his mind and interpreted it literally.
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I am on several different medications to battle some odd anxiety issues that I have, for really no apparent reason. I know that pharmacy comes from the Greek word pharmakeia, which means witchcraft. I know that we are forbidden in God’s word to associate with witchcraft, and so I’ve had this burden on my spirit about being on medications, but without them I physically cannot function. What are your thoughts on that?
Resources
Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
Walking with Jesus Through His Word: Discovering Christ in All the Scriptures by Dennis Johnson
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Episode 454 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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The San Diego Union Tribune reported that churches will now be allowed to hold drive in services. Now that congregations are able to physically gather in this limited way, how would you advice church leaderships to utilize this method of gathering effectively and should the church administer the sacraments of baptism and the Lord’s Supper during this time especially in the light of social distancing and the specific order of refraining from “direct or indirect physical touch with others?”
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What sort of music should be played in church?
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When praying, say for a healing from God, should a person thank God for that specific healing as if it has already happened? What if God chooses not to heal? Thank you.
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Will my mom with dementia go to heaven?
Resources
A Better Way: Rediscovering the Drama of God-Centered Worship by Michael Horton
Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God by Tim Keller
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Episode 453 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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How would we reconcile Paul’s proclamation in Acts 17:26–27, that he made man for the expressed purpose of seeking him and finding him, and his proclamation in Romans 3:11 that no one seeks for God because of their fallen condition?
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How do you understand the end of the age in Mark 13? What does it mean that those who endure to the end will be saved?
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What can I do about my husband’s gaming addiction?
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Can you explain the details of the rationale behind the law in Leviticus 18:19? How does this law fit into the context of this section of Leviticus, the law is concerning menstruation? It's mentioned alongside a bunch of other laws about incest, adultery, and homosexuality. Is this a law we should follow today? And if so, how do we know from the text that we should? If not, how do we know from the text that we shouldn't?
Resources
Putting Amazing Back into Grace: Embracing The Heart Of The Gospel by Michael Horton
The Gospel-Driven Life: Being Good News People in a Bad News World by Michael Horton
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What is the difference between God's will and providence?
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Does it matter what Bible translation you read?
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Everyday I wake up wondering if I am saved. It doesn’t matter how much I have prayed, how much I try not to do the things that I’ve asked forgiveness for. I just wake up with this monkey on my back, that I’m not saved. Everyday for 8 years I’ve gone through this, and I don’t want to go through it no more. It has left me wanting it to be over, to be done with life. I’m just wondering what it is that I should do? If I’m making the same mistake again and again, then maybe I’m not truly repenting. It has left me very impatient with people around me, with myself. I feel like all day long I am constantly begging for forgiveness and just feeling extremely depressed.
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How did so many cultures and people come from Adam and Eve?
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I have been using the psalms more to inspire my own prayers, but I keep running into these moments in the psalms where the psalmist will claim his own innocence, that he’ll appeal his own innocence so that God will listen to him. For instance, in Psalm 17:1–5 we hear David do this. Is the psalmist actually innocent, as he is claiming to be? And if so, I kind of find it hard to echo this prayer because other passages describe how deep sin goes in the heart. Am I supposed to have the same confidence in my own innocence that David had? Am I supposed to see this as a prayer of Christ, who actually is innocent? And if so, how does this inform my own prayers.
Resources
Putting Amazing Back into Grace: Embracing The Heart Of The Gospel by Michael Horton
The Gospel-Driven Life: Being Good News People in a Bad News World by Michael Horton
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Episode 451 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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1. I've come across a teaching that says, on one hand, that a person is saved by grace through faith, yet it also says that works play a role in the final judgment and are “necessary” for salvation. This is a confusing teaching. Is this a biblical understanding of salvation?
2. Why the focus on homosexuality if divorce is more prevalent and equally a sin?
3. If my heart is pure will it outweigh my worldly ways?
4. When she was younger, my wife was molested. She feels God brought her into the world only to be taken advantage of. I try to talk to her about the gospel, how all our pain and anguish are answered in the gospel. I feel inadequate in being able to guide her or to turn to Scripture to show here what it is that I find is my comfort. My question is, what do I do? Where do I go to be able to help guide her as she is going through this and help her understand that the gospel isn’t only for when you die, but for now, when you are alive here on earth?
Episode 450 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Does the Holy Spirit dwell within a believer physically or relationally? I read in the Old Testament that the Holy Spirit came into and onto people and I don't know if that gives guidance to my New Testament understanding. Whether right or wrong on this, should it affect my understanding of the baptizing, filling or works of the Holy Spirit?
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Could you please explain Open Theism to me? I don’t understand how I can trust God if it is true. How Can God not know the future? If he is waiting for us and reacting to our choices, how can we trust in his promises? Can you give me some Bible verses to stand on?
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If God doesn't alwasy deliver us from great persecution or suffering, how I can trust God to be a merciful and loving God. All the Psalms and Proverbs tell us that he is there and he will protect us, when obviously that is not what happened. I have a very difficult time aligning that in my mind and the verses in the Scripture, which I trust to be the Word of God and the truth. Please help me with that.
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I’m trying to figure out whether or not to attend my son’s gay wedding ceremony. He knows that I do not believe gay marriage is actually marriage, but he still wants me to be at the ceremony. A friend recommended that I attend the ceremony but not the reception as there will be same-sex dancing, kissing, and celebrating. I would appreciate your thoughts.
Resources
Rediscovering the Holy Spirit: God’s Perfecting Presence in Creation, Redemption, and Everyday Life by Michael Horton
True vs False Repentance: Whats the Difference? by Adriel Sanchez
10 Things You Need to Know about Homosexuality and the Bible by Michael Horton
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Episode 449 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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If I have repented from a sin, does that mean I should never do it again, or if I do, does it mean I didn't really repent? I ask the Lord for forgiveness and try to not do those sins again, but I do. What am I doing wrong?
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What does it mean to put my trust in Christ instead of just believing or even admiring the facts about him?
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I'm in CA and as of today churches are not allowed to have in-person gatherings. My pastor and elder board have decided that we are resuming in church services on May 31 with or without the governor's approval. I think the church has a responsibility to witness to the community by being law-abiding, even though I live in a community that has been very lightly touched by the coronavirus. My husband thinks that the church has a duty to minister to the spiritual needs of the church body and that supersedes the governer's edict about in-person gatherings. Could you shed some light on when it is appropriate for the church to defy government edicts? Will my church water down its witness by defying the governor's rules? Is this a slippery slope?
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I am wondering about how streaming has affected the church in these times. I haven’t seen a lot of grieving on my part from people. Rather, they try to make streaming something we should be happy about. And I mean I’m not happy about it. When churches are allowed to gather again, however that looks, do you think churches should still make streaming an option or should leaders call for physical gatherings and make that a priority for people who are able to gather and not hindered with physical ailments?
Resources
True vs False Repentance: Whats the Difference? by Adriel Sanchez
Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
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Episode 448 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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If Jesus is still embodied (albeit in a glorified body) does this mean that He is not omnipresent?
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What is the sign of the coming of the Christ in Matthew?
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In John 7, Jesus's brothers ask Jesus to go to Judea. In verses 6 through 9 Jesus explains that He "is not going up to this festival." Then in verse 10 Jesus does the opposite of what he told his brothers! After Jesus's brothers left for the festival, then Jesus went privately "in secret". Whatever Jesus's reason was to go, Jesus lied to his brothers! I just am so disturbed by this passage because it seems like what we call a " little white lie."
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Should we move to attend a specific pastor's church?
Resources
The God Who Gives: How the Trinity Shapes the Christian Story by Kelly M. Kapic
Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
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It seems there are a lot of questions or theories about what happened with the end of the gospel of Mark. How does one explain what seems to be an abrupt ending of to a non-believer or someone questioning the faith especially when reading this gospel?
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Thank the Lord, I am saved! But I know that I am a sinner. How do I overcome the bitterness about the people who are child molesters, mass murderers, serial killers, these horrible people who do horrible things? How do I overcome the bitterness toward them for the things they do, and will they go to heaven? Everyone says that if you believe in God and you are saved, you will go to heaven. I am so bitter, and I know it is wrong for me to do that.
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Several times in the Bible it says to fear God. I've always heard that means like a respectful fear. Most of the time I find myself fearing God like I'm terrified of Him. I worry about His punishment, yet I mess up and sin all the time which makes me fear even more. I fear the end of time when we are judged. Is that type of fear biblical? How should my view of God be in respect to fear?
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When we get angry at another person, for whatever reason, are we ultimately angry at God? I believe that anger comes from pride, and pride opposes God.
Resources
Obeying God Out of Slavish Fear by Adriel Sanchez
The Gospel-Driven Life: Being Good News People in a Bad News World by Michael Horton
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Is it okay to pray in the morning instead of at night before you go to bed?
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I am a Christian. I committed a sin that is hidden from everyone except God. This sin affected many people but they don’t know it. I have asked and begged God for forgiveness. I don’t feel like I’m forgiven. Is it because I have not confessed the sin to the people involved? Is that required?
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I was raised Catholic, now go to Lutheran Church. My main driving force is, I don't want to burn in hell. Is that a problem?
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A lot of weight gets put on doctrinal unity and churches are parts of denominations for that purpose. However, is their biblical warrant to give weight to “geographical” unity even across denominational lines? Further, how would we properly balance doctrinal unity and geographical unity?
Resources
Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian in Community by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Obeying God Out of Slavish Fear by Adriel Sanchez
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Episode 445 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Hi can you guys please explain Matthew 3:15, what was the purpose of Jesus being baptized?
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I just heard one of the other questions being asked about conspiracy theories, and it wasn’t really your answer that had me concerned, it was more so the way that, maybe Christians look down on conspiracy theorists? The reason that concerns me is that, through my research in the Bible, I do believe in the flat earth. And the reason I was studying that in the Bible is because I was trying to prove that it wasn’t a flat earth. Now I feel concerned with my belief, I guess, and I was wondering how you felt about that, or how God felt about that, or what else I can do?
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We are told by Jesus to pray for our enemies, but what does that look like? I'm not sure how not to sound like a Pharisee when praying for someone who has hurt me. If I pray something like, "Please let them see the error of their ways..." then I am saying that I think I am right and they are wrong, but if that weren't the case, then I probably wouldn't be hurt. I'm confused about the practical way to pray for someone who has caused pain, especially if that person refuses to see their responsibility. I appreciate any help you can give.
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In Zechariah 14:4, it speaks about the day when the Lord will fight against the nations, and his feet will stand on the Mount of Olives near Jerusalem. It was from the Mount of Olives that Jesus taught about his second coming and the place from which he literally ascended to heaven. In fact, moments after his ascension, angels told the disciples Jesus would return in the same manner they saw him leave. Could these texts together be teaching that the Mount of Olives will be the initial place to where Jesus returns to earth and will touch down?
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Is it wrong for a Christian to be cremated? I’m trying to put my affairs in order and wondered about that.
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I'm a christian convert from atheism. After my conversion and learning about the faith, something became clearly obvious. Easter is, or should be, a much bigger deal than Christmas. I understand that both his birth and resurrection are important events, but it seems to me that one is clearly above the other. I also understand why the world, even nonbelievers, celebrate Christmas, but why don't Christians and churches put more emphasis on celebrating Easter with at least the same vigor (and budget) that they do around Christmas?
Resources
The Story of Reality: How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important that Happens in Between by Gregory Koukl
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I'm having some trouble understanding how to read the book of Job, or how it bears witness to Christ. Is Job actually blameless or is he a sinner that deserves God's judgment? Job seems to go back and forth between how he sees himself before God. Additionally, I've heard it said that Job's friends are giving him bad advice. Are we not to read the passages of Job's friends' words about God's character as true?
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If you have a family that takes advantage of you financially in every which way, taking not only from me, but my mom and my sisters, what's the break-off? We're all Christians. My brother has just come to know the Lord, and the other day used the scriptures against me, saying give to the poor. He's not well off, but he's always lived off of other individuals. His need is tugging at my heart, and it’s not easy.
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We are a young couple in our early twenties, and my wife is suffering from a terrible chronic illness, often known as the most painful diagnosis medically known, called CRPS, dubbed the "suicide disease". Her entire body is in searing pain through her nerves and skin, and there is nothing that any doctors worldwide can do to alleviate the pain. She is bedridden and in agonizing pain every hour, day and night. I feel like I am going insane watching my bride burn up and call out in writhing pain. Through this, our faith feels like it's in a very barren, lonely desert. Why would God not extend his mercy to give even a small degree of relief, never mind healing? And how do we glorify God in our life when she literally feels like she is dying?
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How do you know which is the true day of worship? You have some claiming it to be Sunday, and some claiming it to be Saturday. What does the bible say about this?
Resources
A Place for Weakness: Preparing Yourself for Suffering by Michael Horton
Putting Amazing Back into Grace: Embracing The Heart Of The Gospel by Michael Horton
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Episode 443 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
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Based on Isaiah 54:5, I’ve heard people say, we are “married to Christ” or that Jesus is my “husband.” Is this accurate to say? We, the church, are the bride of Christ, but am I also married to Christ?
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I had a question about just how many apostles there are. It seems clear, in passages like revelation 21 that there are 12 apostles, but in sections such as Acts 14, verse 14, we hear Paul and Barnabas are apostles too, but they're not counted among the 12. So I was wondering how we reconcile those two different sets of numbers.
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Recently, I have been learning a lot about doctrines, like election, that I wasn’t aware of before, and I’m having difficulty understanding. I hear a lot of people talk about how there are professing Christians who aren’t true Christians, and how they are self-deceived. If so many people are self-deceived, how can anyone ever be certain of salvation? If a person can go years in the faith and then fall away, how do I know I will persevere? What am I missing that the confident Christian possesses? I am really uncertain of my salvation and feeling hopeless.
Resources
The Future of Everything: Essential Truths About the End Times by William Boekestein
The Gospel-Driven Life: Being Good News People in a Bad News World by Michael Horton
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I got saved at the age of 19 and immediately had a heart for evangelism and helping Christians grow in their faith. When I came to faith I recognized the incredible love of the Lord that He would choose me to be his child through the perfect sacrifice of his son. However, here I am almost 3 years later and I still do not weep over my sin. I am angry at my sin but not always. This scares me that since I still do not understand the depth of my sin, I probably do not understand the gospel fully. I feel if I did understand the value of Christ and the unity he has with the Father and that my sin has separated that unity, I should be on my face before God daily. I guess my question is, if I sometimes feel numb to my sin, am I saved? And how do I understand the severity of my sin more?
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I heard that God does not ratify acts of false prophets with miracles. And I'm trying to figure out how to interpret the story of Moses where he throws down his staff that becomes a serpent, and Pharaoh’s priests throw down three staffs that become three serpents. Of course Moses prevails, but I'm trying to figure out by what power Pharaoh’s priests were able to accomplish that apparent miracle?
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What will heaven be like?
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My 14-year old’s father is a member of a “Christian” church that believes in strict adherence to Old Testament laws and I believe, discounts the gospel and the work that Jesus Christ did for us on the cross. I find myself often times listening to your show or studying scripture with the goal of gaining an understanding of how my son’s fathers’ church has it all wrong (and perhaps blasphemously) in order to know how to respond to my son when he is conflicted by the two very different teachings of our church and his father’s. Is this wrong of me to do?
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Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
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What is the best interpretation of "all will know me" in the Jer. 31:34 prophecy of the New Covenant?
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There are people that wear crosses, and they are convinced that they got a close walk with God. But they don't do anything that's correct. You've got, for example, mothers that put their daughters down. You've got husbands or wives that put their spouses down. You've got people hurting people just to make themselves feel better because they have psychological problems. Now, would those people be saved? Are they going to enter heaven even though they didn't follow through with anything, because there's no fruit there? I don’t know. I don't see any fruit.
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In Mark 1:2–3 it says, “As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, “Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare yourself way, the voice of the one crying in the wilderness: prepare the way of the Lord, make His paths straight.’” Then it goes on to say this was John the Baptist. My question is how is Elijah the prophet and John the Baptist connected?
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What does it mean only 144,000 people will go to heaven?
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In light of 1 Corinthians 6:9–11, is it true then that there is really no such thing as what’s commonly referred to as a backslider?
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How do I refute a friend who consistently refers to the God of the Old Testament as a God of wrath and the God of the New Testament as a merciful God?
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I've gone back and forth on the doctrine of annihilationism. And I know it's controversial. But the more I read the Bible, I see more support for it in both the Old and the New Testaments, all these questions, all these references to sin as being destroyed, destroy. John 3:16, “that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” But what does perish mean that needs to be destroyed? I fully accept that those who don't accept Jesus and aren't saved won't make it into the kingdom of God. But I'm going back and forth on the eternal torment question, because another argument is, Jesus uses the word Gehenna in the New Testament, which refers to an actual place. So I know that's controversial, but I'm just trying to sort it out.
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My 18 month old toddler sometimes wakes up at night crying and won’t stop for about 30 minutes to multiple hours. My step parent mentioned spiritual warfare? But I have prayed over my home a while ago. Can you give me some thoughts or insight that can help me?
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How do we determine what commands were meant for the apostles alone and which are meant for all Christians? I believe the extremes of "apostles only" or "all Christians always" is incorrect. So how do we arrive at a solid "middle" when necessary and either or when necessary and not be guilty of misappropriating Scripture out of context or inserting ourselves into the text?
Resources
The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
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Should Christians circumcise their boys? My wife and I decided not to circumcise our two boys but most of our friends with boys did circumcise, mainly because their parents had, and they wanted their sons to look the same. That wasn’t a good enough reason for me. I know that circumcision is no longer required under the new covenant, but why do so many Christians, at least in America, still do it when there aren’t really any medical or hygienic reasons to do it? How should we think about this?
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What proof is there that Jesus rose from the dead beyond the testimony of his disciples?
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1 Corinthians 5:11 tells us not to eat with those living in sin. How should we treat someone who has fallen from the faith and is living in sin, adultery for example?
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I have been talking to other Christians. They keep on saying, if God created everything, then who created God? I keep telling them that God was always there. How can I get through to these Christians?
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If the Exodus really happened, why haven't writings been found for the enslavement and exodus of millions of Hebrews within the Egyptian archaeological record?
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Does God give different preachers different emphases in their ministries?
Resources
Knowing God by J. I. Packer
Exodus: Myth or History?: An Interview with David Rohl by Shane Rosenthal
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I believe with all my heart that God is sovereign over salvation and that he alone must open the eyes of the dead. The problem is that practically I have a difficult time applying that to my children. I spend a lot of time worrying obsessively about whether I am doing something that will exasperate them and make them leave the faith. It has left me either paralyzed over making parenting decisions for fear of being too legalistic or too free or full of anxiety after I make a decision. This anxiety makes me panic and I’m fighting the constant urge to “fruit inspect” my children and I probably expect maturity that is unreasonable for their ages (I’m in the throes of the teen years). I also find my mood alters according to how they are acting in a single moment rather than my joy being in Christ. How do I practically get my head to match what my heart knows so that I can actually enjoy these years rather than wishing them away because they cause me so much anxiety?
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My son who is 11 keeps asking me is, if God predestined people for heaven, does that mean he also predestined people for hell?
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Some believe that one can lose their salvation, that is, even if they truly are a believer. What sin or sins must they commit in order for that to happen?
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Why is having faith so difficult? 20 years and still have same thorn in flesh.
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How do you understand Matthew 24:20 were it says, “let your flight not be on the sabbath nor in the winter?”
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Knowing God by J. I. Packer
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My question is about Paul teaching on praying in the Spirit. Near as I can figure, it's not praying in tongues. They are a gift and not everyone has the same gifts, so, can you explain what praying in the Spirit is, and, better yet, how to do it? I feel like I'm missing something here, or I'm misunderstanding the text. Can you help me to understand this way to pray? Paul said it was necessary to overcome the attacks of the evil ones if i understand him correctly.
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I listened to you guys every day. Just want to thank you for the job you guys do. I do have a question. I have a friend who's a Mormon, another friend who's a Jehovah's Witness, and I know that they believe some things that run contrary to the Bible, I'm just wondering how I can use their own literature, their own books, their own material, to proclaim the true gospel of Christ.
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Is it normal for a Christian to worry and about their eternity? I believe in Christ’s death for my sins but honestly I still worry. And therefore I question my salvation.
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Will we have work or vocations in heaven?
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My question is about the blaspheming of the Holy Spirit. I was wondering if you could touch on the fact of what that entails, and if it's possible that somebody can be guilty of that. I had a voice in my head that was accusing me of blaspheming. And I haven't really talked to anybody that has a solid answer for me. So I was wondering if you could touch upon that. Thank you very much.
Resources
Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
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Pastor Adriel and Bill, I have repented of sexual immorality and drunkenness. I know without a doubt that those things are against God's law, and I am sorry for committing those sins. However, I am older (62), and I sometimes wonder if I genuinely repented or is my decreased desire to do those things a function of getting older. Thanks.
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I don't know how you feel about this, but I'm not a Christian. I'm agnostic, but I am a theology major at Arkansas State University … And I just want to know, what exactly does the Bible say against women, you know, women loving other women. I know that there's a Bible verse, you know, man shall not lay with man, but what exactly does it say about lesbians? Because it doesn't say anything specific that I've heard, but maybe there, you know, you know more about it than I do. So I was just wondering, you know about that. I just had a question about that. Thank you so much. God Bless.
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Jesus established, during his ministry, that he had the authority and power to directly and immediately forgive sins. Why instead, when he was on the cross, did he pray asking the Father to forgive the accessories to his murder rather than just forgiving them directly by saying, “I forgive you,” or “your sins are forgiven"? Was this an indication that they would be forgiven when they realized what they had done and repented, like when they were “cut to the heart” on Pentecost? I ask this because I frequently hear Christians say we should forgive even when the offender doesn’t repent, but what I read in all my studies is that forgiveness is contingent on repentance. Can you help me understand?
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I was reading Ephesian 4:30, “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.” I was just kind of puzzled by the phrase “do not grieve the Holy Spirit.” I was just wanting to know your interpretation and thoughts on what that means and how we grieve the Holy Spirit in our lives.
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Hi guys! Thanks so much for your ministry! I was wondering, given all of the disappointing things King Saul did, do we have any good reason to believe that we will see him in heaven?
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Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
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I have a question about how do the Protestants handle confession, as where Catholics do it with a priest in the confessional because they say that Jesus told Peter that “Whose sins you forgive are forgiven, the sins you retain are retained.” That’s it, basically, how do the Protestants get around that part of Jesus's teaching?
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When taken together, do the Bible passages discussing hell and the second death point to a currently ongoing literal locality? Also, are hell and the second death referring to the same thing? Thank you for your continued ministry! May God continue to provide you with wisdom and grace to address people’s questions relating to his word.
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After sharing that we had two miscarriages a woman told my me that she felt like God was telling her that he was going to give us another baby. That never happened. So my question is, when ordinary people prophesied like that, are they being deceived? Are they doing it for malicious purpose? Or they just wrong?
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Is it possible to be a genuine believer in Jesus Christ without being a genuine disciple?
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Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian in Community by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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In Luke chapter 6, I would like you to expound where it is speaking about bringing judgment against somebody else, about being judgmental.
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Why was the Sabbath changed from Saturday to Sunday?
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My question has to do with this matter that God is not willing that any should perish. If that is the case, how do you square that with what it says in God’s word that says God wants all people to be saved?
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I’m really confused by what Paul means about spiritual bodies in 1 Corinthians. I go to a church where people talk a lot about one day having spiritual bodies and maybe I’m confused because I grew up catholic but I thought that we were supposed to be raised with physical bodies, but a friend showed me 1 Corinthians 15 and now I’m not sure. Can you clear this up for me?
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What did Jesus mean when he said that he was the way in John 14:6. I ask because I have some friends who go to a more liberal church and insist that Jesus is not the only way to salvation and when I brought up this passage they told me that it didn’t apply to people who practiced other religious because they can follow the light they have received and that Jesus only meant to apply that to Jews because Jesus is the fulfillment of their covenant. Is this right?
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The Gospel-Driven Life: Being Good News People in a Bad News World by Michael Horton
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I would like to know if you have to be baptized and submerged completely underwater to get to heaven?
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Why are there so many interpretations of how to take communion and the essential meaning of communion? If God really wrote the Bible wouldn't it be very clear that there was one way to take communion and the essential meaning would be very, very clear?
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I am wondering how you might answer a question I was asked recently. A friend of mine who isn’t a Christian asked me, “what does Christianity offer the world?” What I think he meant was, what does Christianity have to offer that other things do not, and I just wanted to hear what you guys would say to that.
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With all the things that have been happening in the world, I’m really looking forward to Jesus’ return, but I’m also really struggling with falling into a feeling of pessimism about things and wonder if maybe I’m falling off a side of the horse here. Thank you for the show, it’s been a continual source of encouragement for me.
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Since I was a child, I have been told that God is omni-present and is everywhere. But I also have been told that the devil is everywhere. Does this mean that the devil is omnipresent too? I have a hard time believing that he has the same power as God does. Should we instead say that the devil and his minions are everywhere?
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The Gospel-Driven Life: Being Good News People in a Bad News World by Michael Horton
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If salvation is by faith and our works have nothing to do with our salvation, won’t this make people lazy and indifferent to their spiritual progress?
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In 2 Peter 3:8–9 it says that God is delaying judgment in the coming of Christ. I never noticed this before. Can you explain it?
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How could Noah put all the animals of the world on the ark?
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What advice do you have for being faithful to Jesus in the little things. I’m a stay at home mom and I love my children but a lot of my time it can feel hard being stuck in the house and watching kids and not having much adult conversation.
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The Bible tells us that God is the same today, always, and forever? How do we say this when God came down and became a man? Doesn't this contradict?
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How am I supposed to know God's will for me when everything in the Bible seems to be unrelated with my life?
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Ordinary: Sustainable Faith in a Radical, Restless World by Michael Horton
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With the current virus, am I comprising my faith in God by following the earthly rules such as washing my hands, 6 foot social rule etc. Since the bible has many examples of God telling us to have faith in him and he will protect us such as Isaiah 41:10. I am struggling with faith in God and fear of the unknown. Should I carry on with life or is there a delicate balance between faith and common sense?
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Is it okay for Christians to practice yoga if you are doing it for the physical aspect and not the spiritual aspect?
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I’m really confused about how Jesus can be both God and the son of God. Isn’t this a contradiction?
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Why does Christianity make me so sad and miserable all the time? I pray all the time. Maybe my name is not in the book of life and nothing is registering. Are there going to be a lot of people who want to be Christians and God will not allow it?
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I’m reading Matthew 12:31–32 if you can explain that, that would be great.
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I understand God wills whatsoever comes to pass, but why did God will sin in the first place? I was reading 1 John 4:12 which says that God’s love is perfected in us. And the only thing that I could come up with is that maybe God’s love exhibited through mercy, grace and sacrifice requires sin to exist for their use.
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How do you understand the Bible being the word of God? Are you committed to inerrancy and how would you explain that?
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What does it mean when Scripture tells us that God hates someone? Romans 9 quotes Genesis stating, “Jacob I have loved but Esau I have hated.” Several passages speak of God’s hatred as well. I understand that some language is anthropomorphic so we can make sense of it but this is a difficult one to understand. Can you help this make sense please?
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I have a friend who is converting to Eastern Orthodoxy, and he is a really nice guy and I love him a lot. He is very smart and philosophical about things. But lately I find that when we talk about stuff, I end up getting really emotional and angry. So far I’ve done an okay job about not expressing that to him. Do you have any advice about how to not be a jerk to my friend as he goes on his path, though I’d rather he didn’t go on that path?
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I love our church and I know that Jesus loves the church despite all our failures, but when I hear about how false teachers enter into positions of influence and lead people astray it really troubles me. How do you guys stay positive that God will keep his church pure?
Resources
Three Views on Eastern Orthodoxy and Evangelicalism by Bradley Nassif, Michael Horton, Vladimir Berzonsky, George Hancock-Stefan, and Edward Rommen
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Is the idea of glorification biblical? I have heard people talk about this, but I thought that we are supposed to give all glory to God. How is it that we would somehow share in that glory or obtain glory?
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How can I be a good witness to Christ during this time of fear and social distancing?
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My brother grew up in the Christian church but married a Jehovah’s Witness 15 years ago and although he did not convert, he allows her to raise their 3 kids as witnesses. He did not renounce his beliefs but fell away from going to church. He is now going to the meetings with his family and references God as ‘Jehovah.’ I am very close to my brother and his family, loving them dearly. I have a strong Christian faith, which they know, but struggle with how to witness to them. My heart breaks for them and I pray for them all the time. Would love and appreciate a little biblical insight and advice. Thanks for all you do!
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What is grace?
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If God doesn’t savingly love everyone, then how can I know He loves me? Do I gauge it by my performance?
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Jesus Is God
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What was Moses intending to communicate to us in the account of Balaam and the talking donkey?
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I’m a military veteran. I was baptized. I was anointed before leaving for my first tour in Iraq. I believe in Jesus but I’m trying to find that feeling that I know everything is going to be okay and that I’m in the right place. But I’m having trouble finding it. I’m just looking for some advice on how I can turn and get closer to God. Any advice will be helpful.
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I have two friends. They're my co-workers. And they are not believers, but they are getting married next year in March. They have asked me if I am willing to marry them as a notary, although it would be in their ceremony, their wedding ceremony. So my question to you is, is it biblical for me to do so? I am a Christian myself, so I would just like to know if it's a sin against God, I guess is what I'm trying to say if I am marrying two unbelievers as a notary.
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At the end of Genesis, Jacob says a blessing over each of his sons before he dies. How was the original audience of the book of Genesis meant to understand and apply these words of blessing said over the patriarchs of their tribes, and what, as Christians, are we meant to walk away with?
Resources
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
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I have been really struggling in my Christian walk. Friends have told me that it’s because I have focused too much on head knowledge and not enough on the heart. I thought I would ask you guys what you thought about head knowledge getting in the way of the heart and what I should be doing to improve my walk with God.
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Acts 16:31 it says You shall be saved and your house. How does this translate to those in your family who aren’t believers?
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I’m struggling to make sense of Luke 12:35–40. Is this about the wedding supper of the Lamb?
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What is a good commentary or resource to use to help understand scripture? I find that when I read my Bible, I get a bit confused but I’m not sure where to go to get true, biblical clarifications.
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I love the show and listen most days on my morning walk. Something I have heard you guys say in passing a couple of times is that when we are struggling with our sin, we need to fix our eyes on Christ. Can you explain this a little more?
Resources
Walking with Jesus Through His Word: Discovering Christ in All the Scriptures by Dennis Johnson
How to Read the Bible for All It’s Worth by Gordon Fee
ESV Study Bible
The NIV Application Commentary Series
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Thank you for being so pastoral in your answers. Regarding the coronavirus, what are some ways that your churches have used technology to encourage one another as local gatherings are shut down? I know of video meetings, but are there any other creative ways your flock is caring for another using technology? Blessings.
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A buddy of mine is struggling with his faith, doubt, and agnosticism, but he also has Christian tattoos . How should I talk to him? He knows what the Bible says, but he grew up in a family that taught him the science behind why life exists.
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Do you believe that all Christians are filled with the Spirit or do we need to seek the filling of the Spirit after we become believers?
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How do we pray? The Bible talks about being close with Christ. Jesus says, “come to me those who are weary or come to me and I’ll open the door” but nowhere in the Bible does anyone pray to Jesus or talk about praying to Jesus. We are to pray in his name. How do we have a relationship with Christ if we are not praying to him?
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How do we know we are going to heaven when we die? How do I know my mom made it to heaven when she died?
Resources
The Story of Reality: How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important that Happens in Between by Gregory Koukl
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
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If I don’t produce enough fruit or love people enough does that mean I won’t be saved? I really do want to love others though. I know the mark of a true Christian is love but I don’t feel like I have enough of it.
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Jesus spoke about if you don't do]the law better than the Pharisees you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Did this pass away with the Old Covenant? Or do we still need to work to understand the law so that we can be saved?
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How do I develop a love for reading my Bible?
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Does God hear the prayers of non-believers?
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Would Jesus have died for me if I was the only person on earth?
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Devoted to God: Blueprints for Sanctification by Sinclair B. Ferguson
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What do you do with Jesus’ call to take up our cross? It seems to me that Jesus is saying that a person should be willing to die for their faith. How would you encourage someone like me that still struggles with the same sins? I don’t feel like I can honestly say that I would be willing to take up my cross because I can’t even deal with the same sins I keep going back to.
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Jesus taught that we should forgive a brother 70 times 7. But in the parable of the sower he also taught that people could fall away, and Hebrews 6 says that a person who has fallen away can't come back because that would be the same as crucifying Christ twice. I need some clarification of this because I am one of those backsliders that failed the temptation and if I can’t repent and come back to the Lord, I’m in a heck of a mess.
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I have a friend who believes in soul sleep I have tried to take him to certain passages like Philippians 1 and 2 Corinthians 4 and 5 but he keep telling me that these are talking about the resurrection and not the time between death and resurrection. I was wondering what your thoughts are on that.
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How should I rightly understand the Sermon on The Mount?
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I hear you talk about generational curses and how those don’t exist anymore I was just curious if there is a distinction for propensity for certain sins over a curse? For example, can a person have propensity for alcoholism that is maybe handed down even though it’s not a curse?
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Aiden Peterson's impromptu trumpet concert
Devoted to God: Blueprints for Sanctification by Sinclair B. Ferguson
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Episode 423 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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According to 1 Corinthians 14 speaking in tongues is still in the church and I wanted to know your perspective of it.
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Could you please explain Isaiah 2:4? It seems that Isaiah 2:1-3 is about the last days which, according to Hebrews 1:2, we are in. If that’s true, what is Isaiah 2:4 about? And does it have anything to do with Joel 3:10? Thank you!
Resources
Walking with Jesus Through His Word: Discovering Christ in All the Scriptures by Dennis Johnson
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Episode 422 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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What do you think of the idea that the sons of God in Genesis 6 are angels in light of Hebrews? Isn't it more coherent to think of them as descendants of Seth?
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You guys recently answered a question of mine so I don’t know if I’m hogging the airtime, but here’s my question: This COVID-19 virus started with the Chinese eating bats in Wuhan, China. How does that fit I with what the Lord Jesus told Peter in Acts 10:9–16, that all animals are clean to eat? Thanks! Love you both brothers!”
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I'm from the UK and listen regularly to your podcast on Spotify. Thank you for your insight and help to understand the Scriptures. In this time of fear and anxiety as the coronavirus continues to ravage so many countries, what can Christians take from Psalm 91, will we be spared from this 'plague'? I am a frontline worker in the health service. Thank you for your thoughts.
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I was talking to one of my good brothers and we were talking about the Hebrews 6:4–6 passage. And I wanted to get your take on it. Are we able to lose our salvation?
Resources
The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller
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Episode 421 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
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If I repent for a sin and do it again later, does that mean I have never really repented? I have asked the Lord for forgiveness, but I still fall into the same sin over and over again. What am I doing wrong?
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How literally should we take the verse that says we should love nothing in this world?
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My husband is a sex addict and I have been married to him for 29 years and I have been struggling with praying for him and being a good wife? What should I do? What does the Bible say about a wife being married to a sex addict?
Resources
The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller
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Episode 420 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
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The dead in Christ will raise but the thief in the cross was in paradise? Which is it? When we die are we in the presence of God or do we wait for the resurrection?
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You guys talk a lot about grace but what about works. The Bible also teaches that “faith without works is dead” and the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God. Maybe I’m confused but when you talk about grace it sounds like you are leaving out our part.
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I have heard people talk about salvation as having a past, present, and future aspects so that we could say that a person has been saved in the past, is being saved in the moment, and will be saved in the future. I feel like I don’t really have a grasp on what this means. Can you explain it?
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What would Jesus think of the Multisite church model? In our area it seems like there is a growing number of churches that are expanding and planting new churches and in doing so they maintain one teaching pastor and meet at multi-sites that meet across the city. I wonder if there are any downsides to this. What are the perks to that and what are some of the downsides to that could come with that kind of model?
Resources
The Future of Everything: Essential Truths About the End Times by William Boekestein
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Episode 419 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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I have a question about cremation. I know that the body will be restored but I don't know if cremation will cause a problem.
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Hey guys, could a true Christian fall into a period of substance abuse, or is addiction a sign that they’re not a Christian? Thanks.
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Why was Paul a real Apostle? Shouldn't the number of Apostles always to be 12?
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What does biblical community look like?
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What is the Kingdom of heaven? How would you explain this to a New Christian or seeker, and where does the church fit in?
Resources
The Gospel-Driven Life: Being Good News People in a Bad News World by Michael Horton
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Episode 418 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
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If you believe in Jesus and you are justified, how can you lose your salvation? This seems like it would be saying that Jesus doesn’t have the power to finish the salvation he started.
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How can Christians go through life with the joy of salvation knowing that they have loved ones with their spouses or children grandchildren parents are not saved and are going to spend a lifetime eternity in hell? How can we reconcile that? How can we go through life joyously as a believer knowing that we have loved ones that are not saved and are going to be in hell for eternity? I myself have a hard time dealing with this knowing that I have family members that are not saved and will be going to hell and I just cannot come to terms with this.
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I really believe in striving to lead a holy life but the more I strive the more I realize that I can’t do what I want to do. I have heard people say that we need to rely on the Holy Spirit. How do we do this? And how does our striving for holiness fit with our relying on the Holy Spirit?
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What does Jesus mean in Luke 10 when Jesus says that he saw Satan fall like lighting from heaven. Is he talking about a time before Adam and Eve where in the garden? Can you explain the fall of Satan and what that means for us today?
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How should I go about finding God’s perfect will for my life? I know that I could do a lot of things in life, but I tend to worry that I am going to settle for something less than God’s best. Thanks for any advice you have.
Resources
Ordinary: Sustainable Faith in a Radical, Restless World by Michael Horton
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Episode 417 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Can studying theology ever be bad for your spiritual well-being?
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Can believers lose our salvation? Among my congregation I hear that people are saved and then lose their salvation and then are saved again. I don’t think God plays games with our salvation. How can it be that people are saved one moment and then not the next and then saved again?
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How do you maintain hope in the face of all the confusion in the church today?
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Is Romans 8 talking about the salvation of the natural world?
Resources
The Future of Everything: Essential Truths About the End Times by William Boekestein
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Episode 416 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Starting at Acts 21:10 Agabus prophesies about Paul's arrest. I've heard it claimed that Agabus got some of the arrest's details wrong. And therefore it's ok if we prophesy and get some details wrong. Was Agabus wrong on some of his details about Paul's arrest?
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I understand how Jesus takes away the penalty of sin but how does he remove the guilt and shame, especially of my backsliding?
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I grew up thinking that if I was faithful God would provide me with a good life. Yet, I know of so many Christians who are not blessed, and especially when I think of Christians in poor countries that are faithfully enduring persecution it seems like being faithful to God doesn’t lead to a more blessed life. And as I read the Bible, especially the psalms it seems like even the wicked prosper. Can you explain this?
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How can I have a close relationship with God? When I was part of a church that ministered to widows, I was amazed at how close some of them seemed to God. They just seemed to have a strong love and sense of his care for them. What do you think makes for a close relationship with God?
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My question is Jesus says if you ask me anything in my name, I will do it and there are other similar quotes that come from him. But what’s very difficult is even things that seem to be God’s will: asking for people’s salvation, asking for people will severe illnesses to be healed aren’t answered. God does not answer those prayers on many occasions. So I’d love to hear your encouraging thoughts on how Christians can take hold of promises such as these without being discouraged when prayers aren’t answered. Thank you and God bless you.
Resources
What to Look for When Choosing a Church by Nicholas Davis
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Episode 415 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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In the Bible it says we need to give an account for every thought, word, and deed? If there is no condemnation in Christ, why do we need to give an account for that? And what kind of account do we have to give?
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At the institution of the Lord's supper, Jesus said, "this is my body," and "this is my blood," in reference to the bread and wine. So, are we eating the actual body and blood of Christ when we partake of the Lord's supper?
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Why do you think studying theology is practical?
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How can I have a close relationship with God? When I was part of a church that ministered to widows, I was amazed at how close some of them seemed to God. They just seemed to have a strong love and sense of his care for them. What do you think makes for a close relationship with God?
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Does the Bible have anything to say about cremation?
Resources
Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
Putting Amazing Back into Grace: Embracing The Heart Of The Gospel by Michael Horton
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Episode 414 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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I was not aware that any Psalms were written during or after the exile to Babylon, but that appears to be the case with Psalm 137. Can you shed any light on this Psalm—who wrote it, when, and how are we to grapple with the last, brutal verse (Psalm 137:9)?
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Should Christian women wear head coverings?
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How should we encourage others to be more edifying in their speech?
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What should we focus on when we take the Lord's Supper?
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Is God responsible for sin?
Resources
Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
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Episode 413 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Why do you guys encourage people to remember their baptism as a response to doubting their salvation, if we are not saved by baptism but through faith in Christ?
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Hey guys, is Hebrews 12:14 talking about imputed righteousness, or something else? Thanks.
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In Matthew 5:44 Jesus says that we should love our enemies. Does Jesus really want us to love people who hate us?
Resources
The Message of Acts in the History of Redemption by Dennis Johnson
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Episode 412 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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How does Paul use the terms flesh and spirit in the book of Romans? Is he talking about material and ontology or is he talking about something else? And if it’s not something that is material, do we still have a sin nature after we have been regenerated by Christ?
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Can you explain what eternal subordination of the son (was) is and what the implications of this error are? Thanks.
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My husband and I just found out we are pregnant (praise God!). There are other young mothers in the office where I work that continue to work while raising a family. In our church, however, there are very few, if any, working mothers. My husband and I have decided that I will not continue with my outside job once the baby comes, but because it is not the "social norm" in my office, I already know my boss will not be understanding when I break the news. Could you provide some Biblical references on what God says should be the right reaction to this decision and how to have that tough conversation with my employer (a devout Catholic) when the time comes?
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I have been through two church splits over doctrine. John 17 seems to make unity really important. What do you think about this?
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Can you explain the parable of the 10 virgins? I have heard it taught as the difference being works or love or Holy Spirit.
Resources
Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Work by Timothy Keller
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Episode 411 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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How does a Christian mortify sin? Because Scripture says that if we put to death the deeds of the Body than we shall live. So, can you give some practical steps on how to mortify sin. For example, how to mortify profanity. If someone keeps using foul language and they keep repenting and they get tired of repenting because they keep doing it the moment after they repent, how does a person overcome and mortify that kind of sin?
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What does Paul mean when he says that ‘we are to judge angels’?
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Why is it important to believe in justification by faith and have assurance? Doesn’t a lack of having assurance help us to sate motivated to do good works?
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In John 14:27 Jesus says, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” But in Matthew 10:34 Jesus says, “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.” How do these two fit together?
Resources
Devoted to God: Blueprints for Sanctification by Sinclair B. Ferguson
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Episode 410 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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What does it mean that we should examine ourselves before communion? If I have unconfessed sin in my life should I not participate?
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What would you tell someone who is homosexual in relation to their Christianity?
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“The next day an evil spirit sent from God came powerfully on Saul, and he began to rave inside the palace. David was playing the lyre as usual, but Saul was holding a spear” (1 Samuel 18:10 CSB) What does it mean an evil spirit from God and why?
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My question is from Colossians 1:21–23. How do I make sense of the word "if?" Is salvation dependent upon us? Can we abandon it?
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Where does it teach church membership in the Bible?
Resources
10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible and Homosexuality by Michael Horton
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Episode 409 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
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If a church doesn’t practice baptism or communion how will this eternally affect a believer attending that church since baptism and communion are commands.
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Can believers lose our salvation? Hebrews 10:24–29, Can you help me understand this? Is this speaking to a believer or to Jews?
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I’m a committed believer but I’m not clear on what happens to people who worship in other religions and don’t accept Christ as their personal savior. Is it impossible for them to still be saved?
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I can’t make sense of miracles. How do we account for miracles when science seems to teach that miracles don’t happen?
Resources
The Gospel-Driven Life: Being Good News People in a Bad News World by Michael Horton
The Future of Everything: Essential Truths About the End Times by William Boekestein
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Episode 408 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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When you become a believer, are we to pursue a separate baptism of the Holy Spirit? Is tongues for today and how do you understand Paul having an entire chapter on how to use tongues properly if it’s not for today?
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I've never understood 1 John 1:9, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness." Do we have to keep confessing every individual sin in order to be forgiven?
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Is Islam a religion of peace?
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How do you understand John 12:23–33? Was Jesus talking about the cross or his later ascension?
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Do you have any advice for those of us who trust in Christ but still struggle with assurance? I know intellectually that God loves me, and I’m saved, but I still feel an anxiety that maybe I’m wrong and that I’m not chosen.
Resources
The Gospel-Driven Life: Being Good News People in a Bad News World by Michael Horton
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Episode 407 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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I confessed Jesus Christ as Lord and asked him to come into my heart and try to believe the gospel and tried to live out the life with his grace but then I fell away. I have been slowly and slowly hardening my heart and living in sin to the point of I would rather live in sin rather than—I guess, to make a long story short, if hell was paradise without God, I guess I would rather go there. So, how do I address my heart condition? I suppose I was never saved to begin with or maybe I was and lost my salvation or I guess I don’t know what’s going on. But I know what I’m doing is not right and I seem to be in a slimy pit.
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I occasionally listen to your radio program and had a couple of related questions that I was hoping you could address. God explicitly and authoritatively designates the seventh day of creation as a holy day and reminds Abraham’s seed about its holiness in the heart of the Ten Commandments. A change to the Sabbath day as stated in the 4th Commandment would be monumental. Wouldn’t a change to His holy day necessitate an explicit “thus saith the LORD” to set everybody straight as to which day is holy and sanctified by God? Where in the Bible is a change of this magnitude explicitly announced?
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How do you reconcile God's sovereignty and man's responsibility in salvation?
Resources
Putting Amazing Back into Grace: Embracing The Heart Of The Gospel by Michael Horton
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Episode 406 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Why do so many churches teach that hell is a place of eternal torment when it says in the New Testament that only believers will put on immortality and in the Old Testament it teaches that the wicked will be destroyed and the New testament it teaches that death is the punishment for sin, for example in John 3:16. Johns very clear about the symbolism of the lake of fire being the second death. I don’t understand why so many mainstream churches teach this place of eternal torment. It doesn’t make any sense when people say God is a God of justice. This is very serious to me because it seems like blaspheme against God to say that he is wicked and like Satan and to go against Scripture.
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I have friends who have struggled to find a church because they did not feel like there was genuine community in most churches. In your opinion what is Biblical community?
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I’m the only Christian in my family and I’m always getting into arguments because my family thinks I’m crazy and can’t understand why I have “given up on reason and embraced religion.” I would like to be able to tell them that I haven’t abandoned reason but when I try, they ask me to prove the Bible is true. Can you help me out in this area?
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When was the blessed mother filled with the Holy Spirit? I read in the Bible that when they took Jesus to Jerusalem to celebrate the was 12 years old. They left and thought he was with them and he wasn’t. They went back to find him and when they did, he told her didn’t you know I would be about my father’s business. At this point it seems to me that she wasn’t filled with the Holy Spirit. I believe she was filled with the Holy Spirit in Acts 1 where all the apostles and Mary was there also and filled with the Holy Spirit.
Resources
Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian in Community by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Why Should I Believe that Jesus Rose from the Dead? by Dr. Michael Horton
The Story of Reality: How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important that Happens in Between by Gregory Koukl
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Episode 405 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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I'm a new believer. Jesus came from heaven to come down to be on earth did he know he was going to be resurrected and go back to heaven or did he come down only thinking he was going to die?
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What should I do when my joy and passion to read the Bible has faded?
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This week I was reading the Bible looking for answers. I have been struggling with ongoing sin. I struggle with lust. I came across a passage that gave me some hope of victory but I’m not sure how to apply it. Colossians 1:29, “For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me.” How can I see God work powerfully within me in this area of my life?
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On several episodes you have talked about the difference between the law and the gospel. I’m a bit confused. If we are forgiven does that mean that the law no longer applies to us?
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How do you understand the great commission? Does the call to go apply to everyone; and what does Jesus mean when he says that he will be with us?
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I'm Jewish but I'm a believer in Jesus the Messiah. I have always struggled with how Jews were saved before Jesus came. And is there salvation for Jews without Jesus? And I know in revelation it says that he does save a remnant of Israel. Thanks.
Resources
The Gospel-Driven Life: Being Good News People in a Bad News World by Michael Horton
Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
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Episode 404 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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How do we look forward to the coming of Christ without falling into extremes like predicting his coming or looking at every current event as a fulfilled prophecy and worrying about how bad things are in the world?
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It’s popular to say that God’s love is unconditional but all through the Old Testament it seems like God’s love is completely conditional on the obedience of the people which is why God is often so angry in the Old Testament. Am I missing something?
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What does blasphemy of the Holy Spirit mean or entail? I often hear discussions about how all can be saved. What about blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? What can a person do?
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In heaven, will we see God the Father face-to-face?
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Is it possible to be a Christian and addicted to alcohol?
Resources
The Future of Everything: Essential Truths about the End Times by William Boekestein
Knowing God by J. I. Packer
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Episode 403 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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In Genesis 1:26 says that Adam was to “have dominion over creation.” How does this relate to stewardship of creation? Does this verse give us reason to be concerned about things like pollution and the possibility of climate change?
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My dad became a Jehovah witness what is the best way to deal with this?
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Why do many Christian people today not believe in prophets and apostles when Ephesians 4 seems to teach that these things will remain until the unity of the faith? And this hasn’t happened today with all the doctrinal division in the church.
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I'm looking for a Bible based church and I noticed that they each use a different translation. Which is the best? And is there a denomination that teaches the Bible verse by verse?
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Hi Mike and Adriel I have a question about Mark 4:12 where Jesus seems to suggest that he was teaching in parables so that people would not understand. I thought Jesus taught in parables because parables made it easier to understand his point. Thanks.
Resources
Conversations with Jehovah's Witnesses: A Friendly Approach to Sharing the Truth about God and the Bible by Ron Rhodes
Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
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Episode 402 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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How do you know if God loves you? I believe that God loves people, but I really struggle with a sense that God loves me and I’m not sure what to do.
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Hi Mike and Adriel. I have been loving the show and a while back you talked about doing family devotions. Recently my wife and I started reading a chapter of the Bible and having a short prayer with our three kids. They are 9, 7, and 5. My question is, should I be explaining the passage and how can I make it relevant to them?
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There is no doubt in my mind that God is real. God is showing me thing, I know in my heart that it's God, he is showing me stuff about people around me and I have been praying for assurance. I have never experienced something like this. It’s scary to know that so many people are lost. I see a lot of my brothers and sisters struggling to have faith. And here I’m fasting and trying to trust God, but you know it’s like you always have this sense of doubt. I know what God has shown me is true but how do you know for sure? I need prayer.
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If you sensed, as a pastor, a lack of zeal for the lost in your church, how would you recommend promoting evangelism?
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How do you know if you are a gentile or a Jew? Is it because you were born in Jerusalem or is it that your heritage is Jewish? Or how did you become a gentile?
Resources
Christianity Explored DVD by Rico Tice
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Episode 401 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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What does 1 Peter 4 mean when it describes Christians as suffering in the flesh?
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Hebrews 6:4–6 seems to say that anyone who backslides from the faith has no hope of returning to it. Can you clarify these verses and if there is any, can you give hope to a backslider like me?
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I’m confused about John 6:56, where Jesus said, “Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him.” I have some Catholic friends who told me that this is talking about Communion or the Eucharist. I have never heard this before, is it true?
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In Mark 9:1 Jesus says to his disciples that some standing here will not die before they see the kingdom of God arrive in great power. I don't understand what this means. Can you clarify this for me?
Resources
Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian in Community by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Introducing Covenant Theology by Michael Horton
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Episode 400 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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How can I be more intentional with sharing my faith? Do you also know of any good resources that can help me better share my faith?
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How do I trust God and not my feelings or false thoughts?
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I have a question about speaking in tongues. I have been to churches where people are speaking in tongues all at the same time, but Paul says that everything is supposed to be done decently and in order. So, should I look at what is happening in this church as a move of the Spirit?
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How should we deal with church scandal? When leaders fall and churches cover up abuse, there are people hurt by these things, but at the same time I know that these things happen and it doesn’t mean that we should abandon church, but I’m wondering how I can talk to a friend who is really upset because one of our elders left the church after it was discovered that he was having an ongoing affair for several years.
Resources
A Better Way: Rediscovering the Drama of God-Centered Worship by Michael Horton
The Message of Acts in the History of Redemption by Dennis Johnson
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Episode 399 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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How do you understand Ecclesiastes 5:19–20? “For he will not much remember the days of his life because God keeps him occupied with joy in his heart”?
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I have a friend and he is convinced that religion is just a tool to control people, and I have to admit that sometimes religion, especially false teaching, has been used to control people. How do we talk to people about this in a way that shows them that even though Christianity has been abused it’s still true?
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Is there Scripture to back up the fact that someone cannot lose their salvation? This seems to be something that I hear a lot. I don’t think we can lose our salvation after we had a heart experience with Jesus. Also, I am dealing with a person who thinks that we are God’s puppets. Can you touch on these two things?
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1 John 3:2 says, “Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.” How do you understand this? How will we be like Jesus when he appears?
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Jesus said that the world would be able to recognize us as his disciples by our love. I don’t see much of this today. Can you explain why that might be? What are we failing to do as the church to attain to what Jesus thinks is supposed to be a basic mark of a true Christian?
Resources
Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
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Episode 398 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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If Jesus is the only way to salvation, how should we understand other religions? Are they just distortions of the truth in your view? Do they worship an entirely different God; or do they worship the true God in the wrong way with false ideas?
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If you are saved, why does the person that is saved have to go through a judgment? I thought being saved by the Lord's grace and blood that you would be saved and live be with him. Thanks.
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Can you discuss Noah's curse of Canaan in Genesis 9? I overheard a brother talking about how it was a very important event, but when I searched about it online, I found that it may have been used to justify the enslavement of Africans in the past. What significance does Noah's curse here have in the larger story of the Bible and in humanity?
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When someone dies we know that they are absent in the body and present with the Lord. But does eternity begin in that moment? In other words, is that loved one who has gone before me racing ahead by millennia and time is no more; or does time remain a factor even after we die or immediately after we die?
Resources
The Future of Everything: Essential Truths about the End Times by William Boekestein
The Gospel-Driven Life: Being Good News People in a Bad News World by Dennis Johnson
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Episode 397 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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I have been listening to the show for several months and I have heard you guys talk about Romans 8, where Paul says that God works everything together for good. From your understanding does this mean that God uses suffering and trials to make us holy and more patient?
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If we come into the world sinful at birth what then happens to children who die before they come to the age of understanding?
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Do you believe that the Scripture can be interpreted symbolically?
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Who is who in the verse that says, “the Lord said to my Lord, sit at my right hand until I make my enemies my footstool”?
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A Place for Weakness: Preparing Yourself for Suffering by Michael Horton
Walking with Jesus Through His Word: Discovering Christ in All the Scriptures by Dennis Johnson
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Episode 396 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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What is implied by calling the church the body of Christ given that Christ’s physical body has ascended into heaven?
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Thank you so much for his show. I have a question about Paul’s comments in 1 Corinthians 11:29. When Paul tells his readers they need to discern the body when they take the Lord’s supper, I’ve heard some say this means before I can take communion, I first have to be able to understand the nature of Christ's presence in the bread and wine. But it doesn’t seem like Paul is talking about that much in this chapter. His primary concern seems to be how we discern the community of the Church as his unified body. He’s upset about divisiveness in the church fueled by selfishness, and because the Corinthians are failing to do this as they sit at the Lord’s Table, they are eating and drinking judgement on themselves. What do you think it means to discern the body?
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Where are Heaven and hell in your understanding? Because of science we know that hell isn’t under our feet and heaven above our heads, so I’m not sure how to understand Heaven and hell in the Bible.
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In 1 Peter 2:9, "But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession…” does this mean our own race and nationalities are now erased in a sense?
Resources
A Better Way: Rediscovering the Drama of God-Centered Worship by Michael Horton
Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Dennis Johnson
Episode 395 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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- In 1 Corinthians 15 it speaks of a spiritual body that we will receive in heaven. I’m confused about this because the Bible doesn’t seem to say much about it. Can you shed some light on what our spiritual bodies will be like and how that will be different from the physical body we now have?
- How do you understand the story of Judah and Tamar? What are we supposed to learn from this? 3. If I'm depressed and have anxiety am I a bad Christian? 4. Can you speak to the idea that God helps those who help themselves? There are a lot of Christians that believe that we just need to sit around and wait for God to do everything. When the Bible gives us a very different picture. ResourcesThe Message of Acts in the History of Redemptionby Dennis Johnson
Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
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In Mark 8:34-38, when Jesus calls his disciples to take up their cross, is this about our discipleship? Can you explain what Jesus means by this?
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How was it that the Bible was written 75 years after Christ died? How exactly is that explained? 3. Is it true the Constantine changed the day of worship to Sunday? If so, is it wrong to go to church on Sunday and not Saturday?
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What do you say to a fellow believer who seems to be ashamed of the Gospel?
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Is Isaiah 7:14 truly a prophesy about Mary & Jesus? Ive heard that the word “virgin” was translated incorrectly and this verse shouldn’t be used as a prophesy about the birth of Jesus.
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Is love the most important teaching in the Bible?
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Journeys with Jesus: Every Path in the Bible Leads Us to Christby Dennis Johnson
The Gospel-Driven Life: Being Good News People in a Bad News World by Michael Horton
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How should Christians think about money, their money, other people’s money? Sometimes I hear people speak as if they are free to do whatever they please with their money (so long as it’s legal). Is this a Biblical view?
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The Bible talks a lot about money. Why is money important to God? Why should we think about money as Christians?
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Many people have anxiety over money and avoid talking about it. How can Christians deal with their anxiety about money and develop a healthy view of money?
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What are the small steps people can begin to take to be faithful stewards?
ResourcesNone Greater: The Undomesticated Attributes of God by Matthew Barrett
The Gospel-Driven Life: Being Good News People in a Bad News World by Michael Horton
Episode 392 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. I’m confused by what Jesus meant when he said came before John the Baptist for baptism. He said it was to fulfill all righteousness. What did that mean if Jesus was sinless?
2. I just heard episode 282 where you talked about the three levels of forgiveness, reconciliation, and restoration—I thought that was an excellent way to talk about how to handle offenses and especially abuse from a loved one. My follow up question is this: when the abusive person is a parent and you know reconciliation or restoration is unwise or not possible, how do you still show honor to your parent? 3. Since Christians tend easily to divide with disagreements about doctrine, how do you distinguish between what is essential and what is not? Or should we treat all Biblical doctrines the same? 4. In 1 John 4:1-3 what does John mean by “spirit of antichrist”? I always thought that the antichrist would be a person.
5. Is repentance a work we do? Is it meritorious in any way or is it just a change of mind?
Resources
Devoted to God: Blueprints for Sanctification by Sinclair B. Ferguson
The Man Of Sin: Uncovering The Truth About The Antichristby Kim Riddlebarger
Episode 391 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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- I really love your guy’s show and have been learning a lot and would love you to answer this question: How can I become a great man of God? What should I really focus on in my walk with God?
- I attend a church that preaches contrary to the Prosperity Gospel. given that God does not supply Christians with plenty of money and material things but only that God provides us with only what we need, if I become very successful and wealthy do I thank God for all the wealth I have accumulated or do I just say, “I’m a very lucky guy”? 3. When the Bible speaks about the unrighteous, sexually immoral, and drunkards not inheriting the Kingdom of God, is this talking about not receiving rewards in heaven or is this passage saying that these people will not even make it into heaven?
- I'm wondering what we should do if someone in the church who believes in conspiracy theories like flat earth or that 911 was inside job and is talking about this at church. What should we do about this? Is this a church discipline issue? 5. How do you understand John 8:15: “You judge according to the flesh; I judge no one”? Didn’t Jesus judge people all the time?
- In Ephesians 4 Paul makes the point that Christ is the head of his body, the church. What does Paul mean by this? ResourcesThe Gospel-Driven Life: Being Good News People in a Bad News World by Michael Horton
God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel: How Truth Overwhelms a Life Built on Lies by Costi Hinn
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In Matthew 5:11–12 when Jesus says that we are blessed when we are persecuted, does he mean this literally?
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My husband and I are looking for good resources to help teach our kids about Jesus. Do you know any authors that write for small kids that would be suitable for our five-year old?
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I have a problem with Modern Worship music. A lot of what I hear today is jangle pop and strange things that remind me of the world and sound like bad U2. How do I get passed this?
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I grew up hearing that God’s church is supposed to be holy, but in our culture today, the church doesn’t look holy and it seems to have fallen for much of the same controversies that I see in the world. What does the Bible have to say about this?
Resources
The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones
The Westminster Shorter Catechism
All God's Children and Blue Suede Shoes: Christians & Popular Culture by Kenneth A. Myers
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If Christians are supposed to follow Christ and do as he did, why is it that so many Christians stop short of the full demands of love? Why don’t more people commit to live humble lives for Christ? We are so materialistic and worldly and we have so much stuff. Shouldn’t we be like the early church that had everything in common and give most of what we have to the poor? I would love to hear your thoughts on this.
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In Matthew Jesus says to be baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. 20 years ago I was only baptized in the name of Jesus. Do I need to get rebaptized? Does this have an effect on my Christian life?
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In Acts 8 it says, “And when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord carried Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more, and went on his way rejoicing. But Philip found himself at Azotus, and as he passed through he preached the gospel to all the towns until he came to Caesarea.” When it says the Spirit of the Lord carried him away, what does that mean? Was he teleported or just directed to leave?
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Loving the show, you guys are awesome. Can you share with us your favorite parables and tell us what you like about them?
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Does Deuteronomy 26 where it talks about welcoming the stranger apply to us today or has this command passed away with the Old Covenant? How would Christians or churches put this into practice?
Resources
Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Work by Timothy Keller
Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Michael Horton
Episode 388 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Does Romans 4 teach that we are saved by faith? I’m struggling to make sense of this. I have a friend who is convinced that we need to do good works not to earn salvation exactly but that in some way is necessary to receive salvation and enter heaven. I think she is confused but I’m not sure where to point her.
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When witnessing to Jehovah's Witnesses John 14 where it says that the Father is greater and in Colossians where it says that Jesus is the first-born over-all creation, how can I witness to them about Jesus being God?
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I have been listening to the show for a while and was wondering where you stand on contemporary music. I have heard some things that makes it sound like you are against it and other things that sounds like you think contemporary music in church is okay. Can you please clarify this?
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Is climate change something we can pray for, or should we not concern ourselves with that because it ties in with God’s plan for the end times? I’m kind of concerned about it.
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My question is, in 2 Thessalonians 2:11 what does it mean God gave them a great delusion? And what does this say about Gods character?
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A Better Way: Rediscovering the Drama of God-Centered Worship by Michael Horton
Honest Evangelism by Rico Tice
Episode 387 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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How do you understand John 20:23, “If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld”? Is Jesus saying that the church can either deny people forgiveness or forgive in the place of God?
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What should be the Christian’s attitude towards homosexuality in general and particularly in positions of leadership in the church?
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I have a friend who is a new believer and is attending Kabbalah classes. How does that line up with Scripture and Jesus' teachings?
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I’m confused about the passage in the Bible that says, “Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers.” Does this really mean that I as a Christian cannot marry an unbeliever; or is this passage talking about something else?
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My question is, in 2 Thessalonians 2:11 what does it mean God gave them a great delusion? And what does this say about Gods character?
Resources
10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible and Homosexuality
The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller
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Hi Mike and Adriel. I would like to know to what extent the Old Testament laws still apply to us today. Would you say that only the 10 commandments apply; or would you also say that other laws apply?
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Hi Mike and Adriel. I have a question about how to navigate a mental health situation. For years I have struggled with anxiety and depression and was told that it was just a spiritual issue. But after being encouraged by a friend to see a psychologist I was diagnosed with PTSD and now my psychologist is recommending talk therapy to work though some trauma I experienced in college. What are your thoughts about this? Does my faith have anything to say about it?
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Do people in heaven or hell know what people on earth are doing?
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What would you say really helps in pursuing holiness? Does guilting help; or should we only use the gospel to motivate people?
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In Ephesians 5 Paul says that Christians should be submitted to one another. What does that look like in practice? How do leaders in the church, for example, submit to the people they lead; or is Paul making a different point?
Resources
9 Things Everyone Needs to Know About Depression
Putting Amazing Back into Grace: Embracing the Heart of the Gospel by Michael Horton
Episode 385 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Why did Jesus’ ministry focus on the Jews? Why did he not go out to the gentiles if the gospel is for all people?
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Hello, I want to thank you for your wonderful shows which have been so helpful to me in understanding the scriptures, could you explain what is meant in Leviticus 27:29 - did the LORD require human sacrifice?
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I’m really confused when Paul says that no one seeks God in Romans 3 because we are the ones who have to have faith and seek God. Isn’t seeking God required to be saved? Is it that Paul isn’t being literal?
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Certain Scriptures that we read we tend to personalize them such as Jeremiah 29:11. Now I love that verse and like to think about that verse in terms of my own life. However, that was said to specific people. And God was making a promise to that group of people. Now is it safe for me to take that verse out of its context and apply it to my own life?
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Journeys with Jesus: Every Path in the Bible Leads Us to Christ by Dennis Johnson
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In 1 Corinthians 15:50 it says, “I tell you this, brothers: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.” I’m really confused about this because it sounds like Paul is saying that sin is tied to our body.
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Are good works part of salvation; and what are good works exactly?
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What is the most important thing New believers need to understand about worship?
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My question relates to the end of 1 Corinthians 14 were it says, "let him who is spiritual acknowledge that what I’m writing to you is a command of the Lord.” What do you see here that is being commanded?
Resources
Devoted to God: Blueprints for Sanctification by Sinclair B. Ferguson
A Better Way: Rediscovering the Drama of God-Centered Worship by Michael HortonOffers
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How should Christians handle panhandlers? Are there Biblical principles for giving to people who come to us and look down and out?
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I’m really confused about predestination in Ephesians 1. Is Paul saying that everyone who is saved is predestined?
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I was raised in a Christian family, but I have only been actively following Jesus for the last couple of years, since I started college. What I have discovered is that it seems really hard to make progress as a Christian. Is it normal for Christians to struggle with the same sins over and over?
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Where was Jesus for the 3 days after he died on the cross. I happen to believe that he went to hell to pay the full price for our sins. I would love to know what you guys think. I have a few Scriptures in mind when I think about my answer. In Luke, Jesus said he had not yet ascended to his Father after his resurrection and thus he did not go to heaven? He also said that as Jonah was in the belly in the whale so shall the son of man be. Paul said that he who ascended first descended. And cursed is everyone who hangs upon a tree. I’m under the perspective that he paid the full price, which was hell.
Resources
Putting Amazing Back into Grace: Embracing the Heart of the Gospel by Michael Horton
The God Who Gives: How the Trinity Shapes the Christian Story by Kelly M. Kapic
Episode 382 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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What do you think is the best resource or direction to talk to someone who is a non-believer who is unable to wrap their mind around the Bible and the tenants of Christianity? What do you think the best approach is?
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Does God show grace to everyone and do people just reject it?
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What do you think is the most important thing people need to know about prayer?
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Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story by Micahel Horton
Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions by Gregory Koukl
The Story of Reality: How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important that Happens in Between by Gregory Koukl
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I have been reading the Old Testament and I see where the Ishmaelites have the crescent moon. What is that all about, and does this have anything to do with Muslims today?
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Is it wrong for a Christian to do good works to prove to themselves that they are saved and have Christ? Or should they obey because they have Christ already?
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I know that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever, but I struggle with the way God is portrayed in the Old Testament. I have a hard time making sense of God using Israel judging nations through wars where women and children were killed.
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Who are the spirits in prison in 1 Peter 3:19? Is this a kind of purgatory?
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How do you understand the passage in Romans 8 where it says that the Holy Spirit intercedes for us with groans too deep for words?
Resources
Knowing God by J. I. Packer
Putting Amazing Back into Grace: Embracing the Heart of the Gospel by Michael Horton
Episode 380 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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- How do you discover the best place you can serve in a church? And how do I know if I am gifted to serve in a particular church ministry?
2. In regards the transfiguration, when the glow came onto Jesus and Moses and Elijah appeared, I was wondering how did they know that it was Moses and Elijah?
- Do Old Testament judgments about God’s people not upholding justice still apply to us today or was it specific to the people of Israel?
4. What is the most important thing we need to know about the end times?
5. Is there anything we as Christians can learn from our Jewish brothers & sisters?
6. What does it mean to be baptized by the Holy Spirit and fire?
- What is the most important thing non-Christians need to know about the Gospel?
Episode 379 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. I believe that in every age, Christians have had blind spots. What do you think are some potential blind spots in our age?
2. Can a person reject God’s grace or walk away after receiving God’s grace?
3. I had a theology professor say that it can't be disputed the way someone interprets Scripture specifically when the Bible speaks about man to man relationships and how God abhors those and how some people interpret that to mean pedophilia rather than homosexuality. Are we supposed to correct our brothers on that note?
- Does God really work all things together for good? I know that the bible says that, and maybe I just need some reassurance but there are things I have experienced that I can’t imagine God using for good.
5. I heard a Sunday School teacher make the point that Jesus saved by faith. This sounds wrong to me but I’m not sure why. Can you please give me your thoughts?
Episode 378 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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What is transhumanism and why do you think this is a religious idea?
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If AI brain implants ever become a reality, would it be sinful to get one?
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How much do I need to be limiting my kids screen time? I have some friends who don’t let their kids watch T.V. and others whose two-year-old plays with an iPhone.
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You say that work “may be our single most enthralling replacement religion.” Why?
Episode 377 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. Why is it so hard to become Holy? It seems like a really basic command that God gives, but the more I strive the less progress I seem to make.
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How exactly can you prove that God, Jesus, the whole thing is real, that it’s the only religion? If it was real there wouldn’t be any other religions but him. If Christianity is true why are there are other religions? How do you explain that a mortal man could go through a stone that wasn’t moved?
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What do you think is important for new believers to understand about worship?
4. What does it mean to be a “doer of the word” and not a “hearer”?
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Hi, Dr. Horton and Pastor Sanchez. In Matthew 27:52-53 the Evangelist writes that some of the saints came out of their graves after Christ’s resurrection, and were seen by many in Jerusalem. In 2 Timothy 2:18, however, Paul writes that those who say the resurrection has already taken place have departed from the truth and are leading others astray. How do you interpret or reconcile Matthew’s account with Paul’s statement?
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If you died today and Jesus asked you why he should let you into heaven what would you say?
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How do we know that we have an accurate translation of the Bible?
4. Do the letters to the seven churches in the Book of Revelation apply to the church today?
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How can I gain a greater desire to give God praise?
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What does Jesus mean in the Book of John when he says, "whoever sees me, sees him who sent me"?
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1. I have a question regarding Revelation 13.5-8. It talks about the beast and how all of the martyrs that have been saved in heaven and that he [the beast] will be able to conquer them. That doesn’t really make sense to me. I’m wondering what your thoughts are on what that is saying.
2. Is it safe to use interpretation from the notes in my study Bible? Or should I try to interpret it on my own?
- What happens when an infant dies? Do they go to heaven?
4. What are the basics I need to know to be saved?
- In Romans chapter 7, is Paul speaking as a Christian struggling with sin, or was he still unconverted?
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- Why is it not Christian to say, "I accept Jesus as my personal savior"? Dr. Horton explained this in a radio program, but I would like a deeper understanding of this issue.
2. I was wanting to get your advice. My pastor has come out as a homosexual and he is preaching that the Bible has been misinterpreted?
3. When Jesus refers to Peter as “the rock of the church”, was Jesus elevating Peter over the other apostles?
4. Why doesn’t God protect Christians for things like mass shootings? Isn’t God supposed to keep believers safe?
- Is it better to pray in our own words, or to follow prayers like “The Lord’s Prayer”?
Episode 373 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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I have a friend who thinks that praying in the Spirit means praying in tongues. I don’t necessarily agree with that because I heard something different, but I was just wondering what you thought.
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Hello Pastor Adriel and Dr. Horton, first thank you for your ministry, it has helped me hear the gospel on a daily basis, which helps me trust God's promises further. I wanted to ask you a question about Sunday worship. Recently my church had a "Serve Sunday" where the normal worship services were cancelled, and the church went and served various tasks in the community for those in need. Do you think this is appropriate? I'm trying to be in careful submission to the pastor and elders placed as authorities, but I can't help feeling that this Sunday was a day the gospel, which I so desperately need, was not preached to the body of Christ. Thank you so much for considering my question.
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What does it mean in the book of Isaiah where it says, “Foreigners shall build up your walls, and their kings shall minister to you; for in my wrath I struck you, but in my favor I have had mercy on you.”?
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How much money should a Pastor make?
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Should we continue to forgive people who sin against us over and over again?
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1. It says in the Bible that we are going to be judged for our deeds in the body either good or bad. Does this mean we are going to lose our salvation? I don’t know if I’m playing defensive but there is no condemnation in Christ. But I worry about the verse that says we are going to be judged.
- Why did God recommend a Benjamite (Saul) for King, when the scepter shall not depart from Judah?
3. What specifically does it mean to be a “Biblical Church”?
- How do I share the gospel with my family members?
5. How do you teach the Core Christian doctrines to children?
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1. When Jesus went to Jerusalem to be crucified, why didn't Jesus and the apostles bring something for a sacrifice?
2. I was just listening to you and heard you talk about Psalms in Hebrew in order to witness to Jehovah's Witness. It's funny because I just had a Jehovah's Witnesses at my door today and we discussed many things. I was wondering what can I point to help show them the truth of the Gospel and of Revelation and of Jesus Christ? I very much enjoyed speaking with them and I know that they will come back and it would like to be more prepared.
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What's the predominant thing I need to understand about the Prophets in the Bible?
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Is there any danger in the idea of focusing too much on our justification?
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What did Jesus mean when he said, “Whoever believes in me as the scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water”?
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When a lot of Christians speak about suffering, they sound as if we should just accept suffering and not do anything to change it. I have heard people use first Peter 1 this way. In first Peter 1, does Peter want us to just accept suffering?
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I come from a Christian family. It’s apostolic or Pentecostal. I come from a family of preachers. I have backslidden and every time I try to go back to church, they preach on the stuff that they know that I have done in the past and even though I have been forgiven they put me under condemnation. How should I try to overcome this? Even though I have spoken with them about this they continue to do it.
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Are we required to continue to forgive people who sin against us in the same way repeatedly without repentance?
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What is the Social Gospel and how should Christians respond to it?
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What's the difference between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant?
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Is the Lord’s Supper literally the physical body and blood of Jesus?
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I’m really struggling to make sense of Romans 11, the part about the branches being cut off. How do you interpret this? Is Paul teaching that Christians can lose their salvation? How does this fit with Romans 9?
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We know that God doesn't hold the sins of the Father against his sons and the sins of the sons against the Father. And that being true why is it that we think that God would answers Noah’s curse on Canaan on Canaan who didn’t do anything based on what his Father did? I think that it’s not a curse. I think that Noah either announced judgment or he just prophesied. But we have accepted the fact that it’s a curse. Now we know that most of the Canaanites descendants are the Egyptians, Libyans, the list goes on, and they were prosperous nations. And the Ethiopians were a great people. So, I don’t think it was a curse.
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Is it ok to work on the sabbath if my job requires me to?
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How should Christians pray for people who wander away to return to the Lord?
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How do we know which Old Testament laws still apply today?
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How is the New Covenant similar or different from the Old Covenant with Abraham?
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I’m struggling to fit in at my church. I love the people and enjoy the worship, but I wish that I could be of better service to others. For the past few years I have struggled on and off with depression. My church has been great, but I feel like sometimes I can be a burden and wished that I could be a blessing. Do you have any advice or encouragement?
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Can we lose our salvation? How do you deal with those who point to 2 Peter 2:21; Colossians 1:23; Romans 11; Hebrews 6; or Hebrews 10:26-29? Thanks.
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Is there any historical evidence to Jesus actually existing?
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How should I understand Psalm 37:23-24? Is this promise only for the righteous? If so, how righteous do I need to be?
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1. How should we understand Jesus’s healing miracles? If Jesus came just to die for our sins, then why does he spend so much time healing?
2. When it talks about the unpardonable sin, and it says that God will get to the point where repentance will no longer work for you. What about those who like myself who do struggle with fornication? Being a Christian for the last 10 years and still struggling with that, how does that work? What about people who go to celebrate recovery? How does that work when it says that those who continue, there is no repentance for you?
3. How do I stop committing the same sins over and over again?
4. Can we ask for whatever we want as long as we ask in the name of Jesus?
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1. Could you tell me how I can truly know if I have repented of my sins?
2. Thank you very much for being ambassadors for Christ and helping me understand the Bible more. My question is about corporal punishment. I am currently reading a book on leading your family in faith as father and a chapter came up about corporal punishment. I am not exactly sure where I stand and want to make sure my views line up with Scripture. I know proverbs 23:13-14 instructs us to us it as a form of discipline but I know society has a very negative view on it. Some Christians say that that passage is out of date with today's practices and culture. Can I get some clarification on this? Thank you for the work you are doing!
3. Why was God so harsh on the Israelites when they built a golden calf?
4. Is my anxiety a sin issue?
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Does God reveal himself in other religions or should we only expect God to reveal himself to Christians?2. I recently ran into the infamous verse of Isaiah 45:7 where people often claim is where it says God purposefully created evil (as the King James Version uses the word “evil” where other translations, notably the ESV, use the word calamity). There’s no real context I can see on this statement in surrounding text. What am I supposed to make of this verse?
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Thank you Dr. Horton and Pastor Sanchez for your work to answer core questions about the faith. I'm also thankful for your response to more difficult or sensitive questions of praying. In the Magnificat, Mary praises God and says, "...all generations will call me blessed." How are we to think about this?
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Why don’t we see many miracles in the church today?
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Is introspection a good thing for Christians to practice?
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Psalm 8 says that man are, “made a little lower than the angels”. How does that fit with man’s sinfulness?
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What does it mean in John 17 when Jesus says that eternal life is to know him and the Father?
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1. The church I attend uses gluten free crackers and grape juice for the Lord's Supper. I wonder if that is okay.
2. I recently ran into the infamous verse of Isaiah 45:7 where people often claim is where it says God purposefully created evil (as the King James Version uses the word “evil” where other translations, notably the ESV, use the word calamity). There’s no real context I can see on this statement in surrounding text. What am I supposed to make of this verse?
3. Why does Paul so often begin his letters with “grace and peace”? What does that mean?
4. How should we respond when scandals happen within the church?
5. I’ve heard that the term “Christian” was originally given to believers with a negative connotation attached to it. If this is true, would it be better if we identified ourselves as “followers of Jesus” instead?
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1. Some people think that the greatest challenge facing the church is pluralism. They seem to worry about America changing and moving away from being a Christian nation. Should we be concerned?
2. I have been in a relationship for several years. Something always told me that we aren't perfect for each other. We had a son. We are trying to get right with God. He is not a Christian, but he is traditional in our culture? How would that work?
3. Why did Jesus have to be baptized if he was already fully God?
4. Is the book of Genesis historically true?
5. How do we read the Bible in a Christ centered way?
6. How do I know if I’m called to be a missionary?
7. How can I stop questioning my salvation?
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1. I would like one of the gentlemen to explain Hebrews 6:4-6.
2. If there is no marriage in heaven, why is it, “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh”? Why did God even create two separate genders to be companions?
3. Who do you think the Anti-Christ will be?
4. What does it mean when people say that “Jesus is the Messiah”?
5. What does it mean when Jesus says that, "not an iota, will pass from the Law”?
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1. “Christ our righteousness,” I read this in the Bible many times. What does "Christ our righteousness" mean and how does it apply to us?
2. Many years ago a preacher said the devil cannot hear your thoughts only God can hear your thoughts. So, for most all of those years I pray silently so the devil can't hear my worries and concerns. Does the Bible say anything about the privacy of prayer with God?
3. What does it mean when you say that, “Jesus was raised for our justification”?
4. Is God the author of sin and evil?
5. Will I still be married to my wife when we’re in heaven?
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1. I am really struggling with lust and feel that I might be one of the people that the Bible says will not inherit the kingdom of God. I have tried to remain celibate and bury my feelings and hope they go away, but they haven’t.
2. In the first chapter of Job beginning in verse 6, I have a minor and major question. Minor being “sons of God” is this referring to the fallen angels? More so I have heard it said that Satan or the Satan is referring to the adversary. In my opinion, depending on who it is changes the whole reason for Job’s trials and tribulations.
3. How should we understand, “Abraham’s Bosom”?
4. What does Paul mean about head coverings in 1 Corinthians? Does this still apply today?
5. What does it mean when Paul talks about speaking in tongues building up the individual, but someone who prophesies build up the church?
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1. I have a brother in law who is a preacher and he heads up a ministry of healing. He is really into healing words and Scripture. He has gone through a major operation for his heart and he is a little depressed and wonders why he wasn’t healed. I know that the Bible teaches that not everyone is healed. But they say that if you really, truly believe then your prayers will be answered. I’m wondering about it too. I would appreciate any insight.
2. I recently had a conversation with a coworker about how she's a Christian who believes in purgatory. My understanding of purgatory is that it's a Catholic belief and not biblical at all. Her argument is that God will provide a resting place before we go to Heaven. I got a little confused, especially remembering the Scripture in Luke where it says we will die one death and then there's judgement. Would you be able to clarify this for me?
3. What does it mean when Paul speaks about us being, "raised up with Christ”?
4. Is it possible to be angry but no be in sin?
5. Should Christians observe Jewish holidays and festivals like Hanukkah and Passover?
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1. What did Jesus mean in the sermon on the mount when he made statements, “you have heard it said, but I say to you...” Is Jesus doing away with the law?
- As believers in this day in age when you die, do you go directly to heaven; or do you sleep until the day of the Lord? I have seen Scripture that can go both ways. The Bible says that you know nothing in the grave. It says that David is still in the grave sleeping.
3. What do people mean when they say that the Bible is the word of God?
4. How do we respond when people point to the Bible as a means to spread misogyny?
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1. In Matthew 7:21–23, where Jesus says to people “I never knew you” does this apply to lukewarm Christians? How do you know if this passage applies to you or not?
2. In Psalm 51 David says, “Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me.” Does this mean that David was worried that he would lose his salvation? Is this how we should respond to our sin?
3. Can an unmarried Christian live with their significant other?
4. Does being spiritually mature mean that I will no longer struggle with my sin? Not that I’ll be perfect, but that it won’t be as hard to fight against my sin?
5. Is the Gospel truly for everyone?
6. What will heaven be like?
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1. What’s the difference between Christianity and other religions? Why can you say we don’t worship the same God?
2. Would it be a bad idea to date this guy who has a past? He mentioned that before he became a Christian, he was having sex with other girls and was drinking a lot. He says that God has delivered him from that. Is it a bad thing to want to be with him if I know that God has forgiven him? I was hoping to get your thoughts on that.
3. What is Jeremiah referring to when he talks about the “great and unsearchable things”?
4. How can I figure out my spiritual gift so I can become more of a blessing to my church?
5. How important is it for a Christian to have powerful experiences of God working in their lives?
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1. This seems like a little thing but in the Lord's prayer it seems that some translations say, "they will be done in earth as it is in heaven," but the most services use the word "on." It seems like a big difference in meaning.
2. Is it hypocritical to doubt that God is real and still go to church?
3. How do Christians balance stepping in to be a peacemaker, but also not being overly involved in people’s private lives?
4. In the book of Romans when it says, “no one seeks God,” is the Bible speaking literally? I’ve known a lot of non-believers that have seemed to be seeking the Lord.
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1. Can you be a Christian if you have made Jesus your savior and you don't know if you repented or not? Is being saved just asking Jesus to save you?
2. I like apologetics, but sometimes I worry that it gives the impression that if a person doesn’t have really good reasons for their faith then they don’t have true faith. But I have met some good Christian people who can’t give a good argument for the resurrection. What do you think?
3. How do we keep from getting so caught up in things like politics that we forget about the Gospel?
4. Is it okay for Christians to pray for God’s wrath towards those who are against him?
5. How should I understand the story of Judah and Tamar?
6. Dr. Horton, what is your favorite passage in the Book of Isaiah?
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1. Can I take the sacrament only once or twice? How many times in one day?
2. Is it wrong to pray to Jesus? I know what He taught us in the Lord's Prayer, yet I admit that I feel closer to Jesus (because of His suffering and death on the cross, etc.) than I do to God the Father. So sometimes I just say, "Thank You, Jesus," and wonder if that is wrong.
3. How should a church determine the best way to spend the money they receive from weekly tithing?
4. How do you feel about the saying, “preach the Gospel and if necessary, use words”?
5. What exactly is happening during Christ’s transfiguration?
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1. If you are saved why does the person that is saved have to go through a judgment? I thought being saved by the Lord's grace and blood you would be saved and live with him.
2. In the New Jerusalem, as described in Revelation, walls and gates are surrounding the city. As all evil will have been eradicated by that time, and God's perfect creation reigns then, from what do the walls and gates protect the New Jerusalem? Or why are the gates and walls there or needed?
3. Does God use our trials to discipline us?
4. Can a true Christian be led astray from the faith?
5. How do I know if I truly believe in Jesus?
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1. God told Moses that he hardened Pharaoh’s heart to demonstrate his own power but it seemed pretty cold. It seems kind of cruel.
2. 1 Corinthians 10:31 says, “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God,” My question is: how do you understand this? How can we tell the difference between sin and places we have freedom?
3. What’s the difference between being foolish and having a large amount of faith when we take big risks for God?
4. Are Christians still obligated to follow the 10 Commandments?
5. What is the most Biblical way for us to evangelize to our neighbors?
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1. Is it true that Jesus when saying that the temple would be raised in three days was referring to his resurrection? If so, what does it mean that Jesus is a temple?
2. When he revealed the veil to Peter (in the book of Acts), did the Lord make all the unclean animals clean then or are they still unclean?3. How best can I serve Christ as a single woman?
4. Should Christians expect blessings to come with persecution?
5. Why does Paul say that there are certain people that we shouldn’t even eat with? How can we evangelize to people who we aren’t supposed to associate with?
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1. Do Muslims and Christians serve the same God?
2. It seems like the Son that Jesus was born because the plan of salvation? Why did Jesus need to exist as the Trinity? Did God always exist as the Trinity?
3. How best can I serve Christ as a single woman?
4. How do we discern whether or not we are actually a Christian?
5. What should we do when people in the church act in a way that is unloving?
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If God predestined everything as it teaches in Romans 9 and Ephesians 1 doesn’t this mean that God also predestines sin and that God is the author of sin? How does this not turn God into something that resembles the devil rather than what we find in Scripture? I want to believe what God’s word says but I can’t make sense of this in my mind.
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In Revelation 13:15 it says, “And it was allowed to give breath to the image of the beast, so that the image of the beast might even speak and might cause those who would not worship the image of the beast to be slain,” how do you feel about the possibility that AI is the image of the beast?
3.How does a church that uses old hymns reach out to the younger generation?
- What does it mean in Ephesians when Paul tells fathers not to provoke their children to anger?
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1. In the parable of the wheat and the tares are the tares the same as the seed of the serpent?
- Throughout the Bible, we are told to fear God. I’m thinking of Ecclesiastes 12:13, “Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.” What does it mean to fear God? And how does that fit with the command to love God?
3. What do you think Christians should really know about God?
4. I have heard you talk about how preaching the gospel is essential to a faithful church? Is this different from a pastor just preaching the word of God? How do I know if a pastor is preaching the gospel?
5. What is the key difference between a job and a calling? How does a Christian know if they are living out their calling?
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How do you know if you are called to ministry?
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Do you believe that Christians can be filled with the Spirit? If so, what does that look like?
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What are the signs of a person who is demon possessed? If we come across a person who is demon possessed, what do you think we should do about it?
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Does God use suffering to make us holy?
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When Paul in 1 Corinthians 12 says that he will show them a more excellent way, is he talking about love? How does this relate to spiritual gifts?
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If God is loving, why doesn’t he save everyone? It seems reasonable that a God who loves everyone and has the power to save everyone would save everyone.
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I have been a Christian for over 40 years. I have been an ineffectual Christian for over 40 years. I don't know how to go back and start over.
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Can doubting our salvation ultimately motivate us to become more holy?
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Will the new heaven and earth be a physical or a spiritual place?
5. What does it mean that “God will right his law on our hearts”? Does this mean that believers will gain victory of their sin?
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In your first chapter you begin with creation and cover the themes of the garden and the wilderness in the Bible. Can you give us a structure of your book?
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What is the tree of the knowledge of good and evil all about and what’s its significance in the story?
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- How should our understanding of the culture in which the Bible was written influence the way we interpret the Bible? Or should we not worry about that and focus only on the Bible is actually saying?
2. In the book of Matthew it says, “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel.” So why did Mary and Joseph decide to name him Jesus instead?"
3. If Jesus is God, why does the Bible refer to Jesus as the “Son of God”?
4. What advice do you have for seeking God?
5. How do you find the motivation to pray when you just don’t feel up to it?
6. What does it mean in Romans where it says, “do not let sin reign in your mortal bodies”?
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1. If Christ wasn't born on December 25, why do Christians celebrate Christmas? Jesus never told us to celebrate Christmas. Since these are things that are lies, are Christians promoting lies?
2. I know Christmas is extremely commercialized and focuses more on getting gifts over the birth of Christ. My husband and I are very intentional about keeping Christ in Christmas when we celebrate with our kids. But I’m just wondering, am I sending mixed signals if I take my kids to see Santa?
3. What does it mean in 2 Corinthians when it says, “we used to regard Christ according to the flesh”? Is it saying that we shouldn’t be thinking about the human nature of Jesus after his resurrection?
4. How does the Gospel apply to someone who has been a victim of domestic violence?
5. How do we deal with sinful immaturity in the Church?
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1. My mom was raised Catholic but became a Christian but still prays to the saints. I would like to know what you think about that.
2. Who were the three wisemen that came to see baby Jesus?
3. Can Christians become holy by simply only focusing on the Gospel, or is there more to it than that?
4. What advise do you have for being faithful to Jesus in the normal everyday things?
5. How do we deal with people who preach the Gospel but are still confused about important core doctrines of the faith?
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1. I have a question about the creation story. When we look at Colossians 1:16 it says, “for in him all things were created,” referring to Jesus the Son. How do we as Christian come to understand that because when we look at the Genesis story its understood that it’s the Father who is doing the creating? How do we make sense of that? Is it Jesus who is actually doing the creating or the Father?
2. In Isaiah 6:9 does it refer to Jesus when it says, ‘Everlasting Father.’ How is it that Jesus is spoken of as a father when he didn’t have any children and he is normally portrayed as the Son of God and not the Father?
3. What does it mean to be “justified by faith”?
4. What does Isaiah Chapter 55 Verse 11 mean?
5. What does it mean when the bible talks about mankind, “judging Angels”?
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1. My question is concerning Mary. When Jesus was hanging on the cross was Mary was a virgin forever? Why did Jesus not give Mary to a brother of his if Mary had sons and daughters?
2. I’m confused about the prophesy of Hosea quoted in Matthew 2:15 where it says, “out of Egypt I called my Son.” Can you explain it?
3. Do you think Christian youth events like a “lock in” are useful for helping our kids feel connected to the church?
4. In the book of Philippines, Paul tells us to “work out our faith with fear and trembling”. What does that mean?
5. Will I always struggle with my prayer life? Do you have any words of encouragement for me?
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1. What is a soul mate and what’s wrong with that idea?
- Talk to a marriage counselor and they will tell you that worse than anger or guilt is marriage is weariness. That’s when a relationship is really on the rocks, when you’re too tired to fight, or no longer see the point of another attempt at rapprochement.
3. I know that it’s important to continue dating your spouse, but our children have been getting into lots of trouble at school and my husband and I can’t find the time because we are constantly worried about leaving them without supervision?
4. This is something you wrote that to many in our audience may sound strange at first: “Real love is not something we decide on. Nor is it something we earn. Love is more than something we fall into; it’s something we fail into. What sounds like the more tragic view of life is actually a starting point for compassion, forgiveness, and joy.” What do you mean by failing into love?
5. You write that the parenting section of a bookstore resembles the religious section. How so?
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I have a question about 1 Corinthians 5:9. Paul says he wrote to the Corinthians an earlier letter, before the letter of 1 Corinthians. There are other places in Paul's letters where he seems to allude to other correspondence that has now been lost to time. My question is this: if this correspondence was ever discovered somewhere, and if it could be proven to be from the pen of Paul (assuming such were possible), would we be compelled to add these letters to our Bibles? My question is really about a larger question, I suppose: do we believe something is Scripture merely because an apostle wrote it, or do we believe it can be trusted as Scripture because God has also preserved it for the church to read?
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I tend to struggle with how people could be 900 years old or Goliath actually 10 feet tall. I don't know if it’s a translation thing, but I struggle to believe some of it.
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How do we know which Bible translation is the right one?
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What did Jesus mean when he said, “you judge according to the flesh, I judge no one”?5. I’ve recently moved to a new city and am having a really hard time finding a new church. How do I know if I’m being too picky?
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1. Hello Dr. Horton and Pastor Adriel, my question is: before God called Abram out of Ur of the Chaldeans, was he a pagan?
2. What are the signs of an unhealthy Church?
3. Are the positions of James and Paul on “works” in contradiction with each other?
4. The Prophets seem to always talk about God’s judgement. How does this fit with the character of God as loving?
5. I’ve recently moved to a new city and am having a really hard time finding a new church. How do I know if I’m being too picky?
6. How do I get out of my current spiritual drought?
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1. I have heard you make the point that churches that are too concerned with being relevant to the culture can lose focus on what matters, salvation and heaven. But at the same time, you have said that this world matters to God and that loving our neighbors is also important. Can you speak to how to balance relevance and focusing on heaven?
2. I have gotten three different confirmations to move from Texas to Colorado. And I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt. I quit my job and moved, things are great now, but when I did move, my wife left me and went back to Texas. What am I supposed to do?
3. The church seems so confused by false teaching today. I have been listening to the show for a while and you guys often do a good job of being hopeful. I would love to know more about that and hear about what you see in the church that gives you hope.
4. How do you understand Revelation 7:13 and 14? What do the robes mean?
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1. What is your stance on lordship salvation?
2. I have a friend whose grandfather is dying. He’s not a Christian, and every time we speak with him about Christ and the afterlife, he says he’s too logical to believe things like that. We have been praying that the Holy Spirit would work in his life and know that salvation does not come through anything we say or do. But what other things can we use to work with someone who seems to have a heart that is hardened toward God?
3. 1 Peter talks about us being, “guarded through faith for salvation ready to be revealed at the last time”. Does this mean that we aren’t actually saved yet?
4. Is James Chapter 5 requiring me to confess my sins to other believers?
5. Do you have any advice for someone who is trying to get serious about their faith?
6. Is Isaiah 43:10 teaching that all Christians should evangelize?
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1. How is God’s justice grounded in his character?
2. I have never understood the Bible when it refers to God as jealous. When I think of jealousy, it sounds sinful and inconsistent with God.
3. Sometimes people’s biggest problem with hell is that they think that God’s judgment is
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How does God’s mercy and grace make sense in light of the cross? Why does the cross require understanding that God is both merciful and just?
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In John 17 Jesus says, “And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” Does eternal life refer to being saved? And how does that relate to knowing God?
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1. How do I find best how to use my spiritual gift?
2. Can you explain the "Mark of the Beast"?
3. Should every Christian try to be baptized in the Holy Spirit?
4. How can I gain victory over my sin?
5. How should we understand the book of Matthew when it talks about people doing miracles in Jesus’ name and still not entering into the Kingdom of Heaven?
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- What do we say about Christians who tend to focus on the cross more than the resurrection? Shouldn’t Christians emphasize the resurrection over the cross?
2. What is a good place to start in the study of theology. I don't have a background in it but I'm curious to learn and study the Bible.
3. When the Bible says that Jesus is the Son of God, does this mean the same thing as saying Jesus is God?
4. How do we explain to unbeliever that Jesus already defeated Satan but we as Christians still battle with our sin and the power of the world? Can you explain this?
- I have a question about the gift of singleness. How do you know if you have that gift? I have been thinking about going into ministry and have been taking to heart what Paul said that it is easier to serve God if you stay single, but several people at my church think this is strange and have really pressured me to pursue marriage especially as someone who wants to become a pastor or missionary.
Episode 330 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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The statistics tell us that it seems like the younger you go in our culture, the less people want to identify with any particular religion, much less Christianity. Yet, you have written seculosity arguing that actually we’re very religious. What led you to write this book and where do you think these numbers don't tell the whole story?
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You write, “We want to feel good about ourselves, and so we edit our personalities to maximize the approval of others. Or we exaggerate our hardships to make ourselves seem more heroic or others more villainous.” You call this self-justification. Can you help our audience understand self-justification and how this is connected to a religious impulse?
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How does a desire to be righteous lead to alienation among people?
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Tell me how we craving self-justification in parenting?
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You describe our culture as one where busyness has become a virtue. Can you explain this?
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You describe performancism as “the assumption, usually unspoken, that there is no distinction between what we do and who we are.” You write, “Your resume isn’t a part of your identify; it is your identity. What makes you lovable, indeed what makes your life worth living, is your performance.” This is a problem you point out. Why is this a problem?
Episode 329 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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- What does it mean that Jesus sits at the right hand of God?
2. I have been listening to the show for a while. You guys have made some comments about being the star of your own life movie instead of finding yourself in God’s story and that people are too concerned with felt needs. I’m not sure I understand what you guys are talking about. Doesn’t God care to meet our needs?
3. How should we think about the book of Revelation in light of current events?
4. What would you say to someone who has suffered a miscarriage?
5. What does it mean in 1 Corinthians where it says that, “Christians are made to drink of one spirit”?
6. What does Paul mean when he says, “do not let sin reign in your mortal body”?
Episode 328 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. I'm curious about Leviticus 20 and its application for the present day as far as punishment for sin.
2. What do you find edifying about the book of judges? It seems like this is a really dark book and I’m wondering what you take away from it after reading it.
3. How can I found joy amidst all the trials I’m currently facing?
4. What will be the difference between our resurrected spiritual bodies and the physical bodies we currently live in?
5. Is the father figure in the parable of the Prodigal Son supposed to be a picture of God?
6. What does Paul mean when he refers to Jesus Christ as being the “head of the church”?
Episode 327 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. Jesus wants you to turn your cheek. Jesus was historically a zealot who stole from the rich and gave to the poor. How does that come in line with the words in Scripture to turn the other cheek?
2. Please discuss spiritual disciplines. Why are these not taught as much as say in the days of the Puritans?
3. How do you know if you are truly repenting of your sin? What about people who struggle with the same sins again and again?
4. Where one word is shown in two places, for instance, in one place it talks about the judgment day where God will say, “I never knew you.” Yet isn’t it in the Old Testament where God said to someone, “even before you were conceived, I knew you.” These seem to be contradictory but I’m curious as to what you have to say about that.
Episode 326 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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In another episode you have encouraged Christians struggling with sin to look to Christ. What does it mean to look to Christ? I’m struggling with a certain sin in my life and would really like to understand you better.
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It seems like my family is suffering from a generational curse. Is there any way to get out of it? Is there a spiritual solution?
3. Acts 7:56 says that Jesus is standing at the right hand of God but every week I confess that Jesus is seated at the right hand of God. What is the discrepancy here?
4. I have been listening to the show for a while and have always wondered about how to understand the Angel of the Lord in the Old Testament. Is the Angel of the Lord Jesus? And if it is Jesus what does that mean since Jesus wasn’t born yet?
5. What is the difference between the kingdom being inaugurated and consummated? I have heard you talk about this before but I’m not sure how to understand this. Thanks.
Episode 325 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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There are a lot of objections to Christianity concerning the doctrine of hell. Is hell eternal like heaven and why would people who don't want to accept Christ go to eternal hell? I know what the Bible says, but how would you address this if someone asks you? I know that God doesn’t want anyone to go there but sometimes that doesn’t suffice as an answer to them. What do you guys think?
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Should women teach in the church and in what capacity if so. I feel like I had a good understanding of this yet as of late am being questioned about this continually.
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How was the Bible canonized?
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Is it necessary for a Christian to believe that all the miracles in the Bible actually happened?
5. Why does Jesus seem to be so extreme in Matthew 5:29 when he suggests that we should tear out our own eye?
6. What should Christians be expecting living in the End Times?
Episode 324 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Does God let the devil do bad things to us?
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Do we need to first receive grace to believe the gospel?
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What does it mean when the Bible says, “confess your sins to one another so that you may be healed”?
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What does it mean when believers say that Jesus, “descended into hell”? When Jesus died, did he actually go to hell for a time?
5. If Jesus is God, how can it be true that he was tempted like the rest of us are?
Episode 323 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. Jesus said take my yoke upon me and that it's easy. How do we do that? How can we do that?
- All my co-workers are going to Las Vegas for the weekend and invited me. I want to go to get to know them better but am not sure if gambling just for fun is a sin? Is it still sinful if I'm not addicted to it?
3. What does it mean that Jesus is “the Word made flesh”?
- What does it look like for the older women to disciple the younger women in the church?
5. What is the most important part of sharing your testimony?
6. Is Jeremiah 23:5 a prophesy about Jesus Christ?
Episode 322 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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How do we know that the 66 books in the Old and New Testaments are the only books that God wanted us to have? Can the Christian be sure that he has the right canon?
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How should we practice the Sabbath? What do you think is most important about the Sabbath?
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When Jesus calls us to pray for our enemies, what does that look like? What exactly should we be praying for?
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What does it mean when Paul says that we will be raised with spiritual bodies?
5. How can we go about living in the power of the Holy Spirit on a daily basis?
Episode 321 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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I’m confused about how works relate to being forgiven. After God forgives us, do we need to do anything else to secure our place in heaven? What about people who continue to sin after being forgiven?
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Why is Sunday now the day of worship? Why do we honor the Catholic System?
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Is death a necessity because it's the only way our souls can get to Heaven?
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What is the Christian approach to overcoming anxiety?
5. Is it important for believers to take time to pray alone? If so, what’s the best way to go about doing so?
Episode 320 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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If God is loving, why doesn’t he save everyone? It seems reasonable that a God who loves everyone and has the power to save everyone would save everyone.
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I have been a Christian for over 40 years. I have been an ineffectual Christian for over 40 years. I don't know how to go back and start over.
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Can doubting our salvation ultimately motivate us to become more holy?
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Will the new heaven and earth be a physical or a spiritual place?
5. What does it mean that “God will right his law on our hearts”? Does this mean that believers will gain victory of their sin?
Episode 319 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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There are a few places in the Bible that says we ought to fear God. My question is how does this fit with trusting that God is our loving Father?
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What should we be thinking about when we take the Lord’s Supper? Should we be meditating on his death or should we focus more on our forgiveness?
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What does Jesus mean when he prays that we will be one with him the way he is one with the Father in the Book of John?
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Why did God choose Israel out of all the possible nations he could have chosen from to be his people?
Episode 318 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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I have been listening to the show for a while and I have heard you talk about sanctification a few times. Can you explain what you mean by that?
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I started doing the rosary a lot later in life. But my wife is a Christian and she didn't like it. So, I stopped saying it but now I feel like I betrayed my faith. How can I fight this?
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How does God use the Church to be a blessing in people’s lives?
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What does it mean that Jesus is our mediator?
Episode 317 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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How do you understand the Baptism of the Holy Spirit? How is this different from being in the Spirit, which Paul seems to think every Christian experiences?
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I have been getting into Church history. I have been reading about the council of Nicaea and I was struck by these church Fathers that as they were trying to hammer out all the theology about Christ they were also debating about the proper day of Easter. Is that important? Is this a matter left for local churches?
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Were believers in the Old Testament indwelt with the Holy Spirit?
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Does the Bible have anything to say about “abusive husbands” in the ancient world?
Episode 316 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Is there a point as a Christian where I should no longer struggle with sin?
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If God requires us to act after we pray for something then how do we know it really was God answering that prayer when we get it and not the actions we took ourselves?
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I was talking to someone who said that I need to pray for and claim salvation for my family. How can I claim something that is against their free will? Can I really claim salvation for someone?
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What does Paul mean by working out our salvation with fear and trembling? Does this mean we will only be finally saved if we live a holy life?
Episode 315 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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I know as Christians we are supposed to distinguish between primary and secondary doctrine, matters to salvation and other areas. Talking to my friends One of those areas is homosexuality. While I don’t want to make that it’s not a primary issue it definitely has connecting tissue to primary issues. My question is how do we speak to this? When do I make the distinction on how to speak to someone who is wrong about something like homosexuality?
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At what point do we consider someone a heretic as opposed to identifying their teachings as heresy? If one teaches a salvation that requires works?
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I know you value worship on Sunday but what do you think about youth groups who miss church because of weekend retreats or recreational activities? Should we expect the youth to worship with the adults?
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In Genesis 44, Joseph tells his servant to put the cup in Benjamin's sack. What's the meaning of Joseph using the cup for divination? How should we look at Joseph given what Scripture says about divination elsewhere?
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Should Christians share their faith even when they don’t know a lot, or should they wait until they first are taught in like a Sunday School class?
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In John 14:15–17 it talks about the Holy Spirit as our helper. What does it look like for the Holy Spirit to be our helper?
Episode 314 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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There are so many challenges facing the church. How do you guys continue to have hope? Do you see the future of the church as better than its current state?
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I have several friends who are homosexual. Leviticus 18.22 calls it an abomination. But does that mean the church should reject them? This is a common practice in the south to the point that they can’t serve on any church board or whole any office in the church. But Matthew 7 says “don’t judge others lest you be judged.” I know judgment is for the Lord, but I care deeply about my friends who are homosexuals. I’m not sure how we are supposed to handle that?
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What does it mean for God to be one in essence and three in person? Does God's covenant name, “Yahweh,” belong to the entirety of the Godhead or does it belong more to God the Father?
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Should Christians live like Jesus could return in any minute even when the church has been waiting over 2000 years for him to return?
Episode 313 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Our son is two and he is our first child. How do we start teaching him about Jesus at this age? What should be the thing we focus on?
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How can we know that the Jehovah’s witness interpretation of John 1 isn't a valid possibility? Can we really know that those verses don't mean Jesus is a God?
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How is the Holy Spirit our “helper”?
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How do we understand the Psalms that have no elements of thanksgiving or praise?
Episode 312 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Why did Jesus teach in parables?
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I have heard people say that the Bible is really clear but after dealing with it for years, the Bible seems less and less clear to me. Do you think we protestants are right to insist that the Bible is clear even when there are so many obscure and difficult passages in the Old Testament and the New?
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How can I tell if my Pastor is a false teacher?
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Should Christians still trust the past writings of teachers and authors who have fallen into deep sin?
5. Do you have any advice for how to balance having a spiritual life with being a parent of young children?
6. What do people mean when they say that, “God is love”?
Episode 311 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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I have a question about Romans 11. In whom are what are the gentiles and Israel grafted into? And what is the nature of this engrafting since it seems Paul says that parts of Israel have been broken off and he warns the gentiles that they can be broken off? And lastly, what is the significance of this for the Christians life?
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I've been taught my whole life that after the cross and resurrection, unbelievers are sitting in a prison with an open door and all they have to do is just walk out. This sounds a lot like universalism but am assured by those teaching it that is not because those that do not walk out are choosing to stay. Can you explain this idea?
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What does it mean to “watch and pray” in the book of Matthew?
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In Romans 9, Paul says he wished he could be accursed for the sake of his Jewish brothers. Is he saying this because he wants us to have a love for the Jewish people?
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Why are there so many references about Jesus’ blood in our redemption, and not just that we are saved by Jesus himself?
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What makes for a Godly Marriage?
Episode 310 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Do you know anything about holy laughter? I don't think it's Biblical, but we just need some information.
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What does it mean in Romans 1:28 when Paul says that God gave them over to a reprobate mind?
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What can women do to be fellow workers in today’s churches?
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How can we make Jesus relevant to people who feel like they don’t need him?
5. What does the book of Hebrews mean when it speaks of Jesus “learning obedience”?
Episode 309 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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I'm confused you said Sunday is the Sabbath? I was taught that Saturday was the sabbath can you explain that?
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What does it mean to be created in the image of God?
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How can we make church more welcoming?
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How do you feel about Christians reading mystics?
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What does mean in the the book of Romans where it says that the Spirit intercedes for us in groans too deep for words?
6. What do you think is the most important thing in helping kids understand the gospel?
Episode 308 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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I go to a church where people can serve themselves communion. I’m new to this church and I have never been to a church that does this. I did talk to one of the pastors about it and he assured me that it was Biblical, because what mattered was that people were being led by the Spirit to take communion. This still bothers me. Can you tell me what you think about this and provide Biblical support for your view?
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I was just wondering about prayer. The other day I asked a number of my friends to pray for another friend who is going to have surgery. I realized after I did that that one of my friends is not a Christian, and she actually doesn’t even pray. So, when she replied she just said, “I’ll just hold her close to my heart.” Now I’m wondering, did I goof when I asked her that, or does God honor good thoughts too?
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What’s the difference between excusing sin and showing grace?
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Why does God tell Jeremiah that he will not listen when his people call for him?
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How do we get back to the teachings of the early church?
Episode 307 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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I’m struggling in my prayer life. I just find it to be really difficult to pray. Do you have any advice on how I can improve my prayer life?
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Is Jesus ever coming to take us home?
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How do we balance God’s love for sinners with God's hatred of sin?
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How are we suppose to understand David stating that he only sinned against God when he had Bathsheba’s husband killed?
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Why did Jesus have to die on the cross to bring the Kingdom of God to earth?
Episode 306 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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I’m wondering how I should understand Genesis 1-3. I heard that some people think that it is just a myth, and that Adam and Even didn’t really exist but instead the fall was just a symbol of how we all sometimes fail to do good when presented with the choice of evil. I would like to hear your thoughts on this and how we should think of Genesis as Christians.
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I have been reading a lot of Navy seal books and those guys are really driven. It makes me want to do some great accomplishment which isn't sinful necessarily. There is a line, I guess. I feel like God is kind of a kill joy and makes me not want to—and his will is that I can’t work at the things I want to do because those are worldly things and selfish and not necessarily glorifying to him, in my head, meaning as I pursue them.
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The book of John talks about Jesus saying, “ask and it will be given you”. If that’s true, then why do I have so many unanswered prayers?
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When someone claims to have become a Christian, how do we know that they are genuine in their conversion?
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What should I do if I’m experiencing a demonic attack?
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Will good people who practice other religions also be saved?
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I have a question about Melchizedek. Can you elaborate his significance and relation to Jesus?
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Will there be a future mass salvation of Abraham’s descendants?
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In John 16:25 Jesus speaks about the hour when he will no longer speak in figures of speech but will speak plainly about the Father. How should this shape the way we interpret Jesus’ words in other places of the Bible?
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Is it sinful to doubt God’s existence?
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When Jesus tells us to love our enemies, does that include people who haven’t repented?
Episode 304 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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There are churches here that celebrate Halloween, and they are having the kids dress up and everything. I don’t believe in Halloween because I’m a Christian and I think it’s a pagan holiday and it’s like giving the children to Satan.
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In the King James Version in Mark 5:6 it says that the Gadarenes demonic worshiped Jesus. If the demons are in control is it that the demons worshiping Jesus? I would love to hear your thoughts on this.
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What does the Bible mean about doctrines of Devils and the acts of the Nicolaitans? And I have a question about people in the church begging about a thousand-dollar seed. I have never seen Jesus beg for a thousand-dollar seed or any amount.
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I have heard a bunch of pastors say that a major moment in Jesus establishing his kingdom was Jesus’ ultimate victory in defeating Satan at the cross through his death and resurrection. Why does it feel like Satan’s influence still has such a presence in the world today?
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Do you believe in spiritual warfare? have been listening to the show for almost a year and would really appreciate your perspective on spiritual warfare and how Christians should approach this subject.
Episode 303 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Episode 302 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Can a saved person walk away from their salvation? Can they be unsaved?
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My question is for Pastor Adriel. I often hear you mention the book of Hebrews and I’m wondering what it is about that book specifically that makes you seem to be so drawn to it.
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I have a friend who is new to the faith and has a lot of questions that I don’t have the answers to. What should I do?
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What are some practical ways our Church can reach out to our community?
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Does God use trials to draw us near to him?
Episode 301 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Were Old Testament believers indwelt by the Spirit or regenerated?
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How would you deal with an adult child who is eighteen and had an abortion?
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Does the Bible really teach that everyone is a sinner? Is this only true for unbelievers are is it fair to say that Christians are also still sinners?
Episode 300 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. 1 Corinthians 5:11 confuses me. I don’t understand the part about there being certain people we are not even supposed to eat with.
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Which version of the Bible is the best to read and use for verse memory? Most people at my church insist on the KJV as the only "good" version. Is this true?
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I have attempted suicide three months ago. Can God forgive me for this most heinous sin?
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How does Hebrews 10:31 fit with the Bible also teaching that God is love? If God loves us, then why should we ever be fearful of God?
Episode 299 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Why do Christians still die if we have eternal life? I don’t understand how the promise of John 3:16 fits with Christians dying? If we have eternal life shouldn’t that mean that we live forever, and if we live forever why do we have to first die?
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How should we understand forgiveness in the Bible?
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I’m having a hard time understand what Jesus meant that his yoke is easy and his burden light in Matthew 11:28. I don't consider the Christian life to be easy and I was hoping that you could shed some light on it.
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It seems we are suffering a generational curse in our family. How do we get out of it if it is true? Any spiritual solution?
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If you don't go to church you don't receive God's gifts. I have some friends that seem like true believers that don't really go to church. Are you saying they are not saved?
Episode 298 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. Colossians 3:16 says: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” How do we do this?
2. How have the Psalms help you through difficult times in your walk with God?
3. As much as the psalms have value for teaching us to pray and giving words to our experiences. One of the things you have stressed is that the psalms teach us about Jesus, that the Psalms are messianic. Can you explain that?
4. One of the most famous Psalms about Jesus is Psalm 22. What does this Psalm teach us about Jesus?
Episode 297 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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As a Christian and person called to ministry, after you have backslidden, how do you get right with God? I feel like the prodigal who has come home but isn't completely right with God and, I worry about this on a daily basis.
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I was wondering, what’s the difference between having spiritual gifts and just having a general gifting at something in particular? Why isn’t there a larger list of gifts mentioned in the New Testament?
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The Bible says that there are different acts that will not inherit the kingdom of heaven. Is this referring to the rewards one gets or do certain acts remove one from going to heaven?
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Is it really possible to have assurance of salvation in this life?
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How can we read the Bible in a more Christ-centered way?
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I have a brother who is an atheist. He saw this pastor on television that Adam being 6,000 years old. But there is archeological evidence that some Stonehenge in Turkey is something is over 10,000 years old. I don’t know how to answer this.
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I’m so confused on hearing the Holy Spirit or feeling his leading. when people say ask the holy spirit to help you, I don’t understand because to me, I don’t know when its him. Am I focusing too much on it or should I just not worry about it?
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Me and my wife are parents of two young children, and we live in a neighborhood with a few gay couples. We're navigating how to share the love of Christ with them, but also trying not to take sin lightly. If we invite this gay couple over for dinner, do we send the message to our kids that we condone this kind of lifestyle, even if we say otherwise? Do you have suggestions on how to balance loving our neighbors and teaching our children about the seriousness of sin and depravity in this context?
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I have been reading Judges 11, the judge Jephthah. He promised to sacrifice the first thing that came out of his house. It looks like he scarified his daughter to God. I would appreciate clarification on that.
Episode 295 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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It seems like the Bible has a progressive revelation about the afterlife. It seems like there is more in the New Testament. At what point did people of God begin to give a fuller picture of heaven, hell, intermediate state, and resurrection?
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What are your thoughts on homosexuality?
3. How do you understand Matthew 7:14, “Narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and few there be who find it.” Does this mean only a few people will be saved?
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How are you understanding the new spirituality where people may identify as atheists or agnostics but below the surface, they are interested in astrology and crystals?
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How do you reach the younger generations when their habits have changed, when it’s hard to get people together in a room?
3. In the past you have pointed out the dangers of despair and nostalgia. What are the dangers of despair and nostalgia, and how should we address this in our churches?
- When you come meet Jesus after deciding to come out of your hell, will Jesus' energy (or him or it) absorb you and draw you into the light?
5. Why is it that some Christian believe that only Christians are moral? It seems like there are lots of good people who aren’t Christians and even practice other religions.
Episode 293 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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What does Paul mean in Romans 8:19–21 it sounds like he is saying that all creation will be saved but that can’t be right, can it?
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We’ve recently had a handful of people show up to church that have recently been released from prison. I want to be sensitive to anything that could be triggering to them and really want to make sure they feel welcomed, but I know nothing about prison life or what inmates go through. I would love some general advice in this area.
3. In Romans 5:14, who are the people who did not sin? Who did not break the commands? Who is that referencing?
4.How do we take what we are learning in the Bible and keep it from becoming mere head knowledge?
Episode 292 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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- How important is it that when we read Isaiah that we think in terms of double fulfillment?
2. Who was Isaiah, and what is a prophet?
3. How does Jesus apply the servant passages in Isaiah to himself?
Episode 291 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Is there wisdom in reading other theologians who are outside of the Biblical view just for the sake of learning from them or should we be really hesitant or cautions to read people who are outside of the biblical view of the faith in certain things? I’m not sure if we should read to learn or generally just study what we know to be true.
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Psalm 101 says, “Whoever slanders his neighbor secretly I will destroy.” Does this apply to gossip? What exactly is slander?
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I have heard you talk about preaching through books of the Bible like Leviticus and Hebrews. What does it mean to preach through a book? I come from a tradition that emphasizes law-gospel preaching with set readings throughout the church year. How is preaching through a book different from what I have experienced?
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What do you think makes for good worship music? What do you think worship leaders should think about when choosing songs?
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Romans 3:11 says no one seeks God. Should this be taken literally? If so, how should I understand people who seem to be seeking God?
Episode 290 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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I heard you talk about grace and about laws too. I'm wondering why you both didn't talk about them in the same way. One of you landed more on grace. One of you landed on, “it’s the law too.”
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My best friend has been one of the strongest Christians I’ve known for the past decade. She has really been through some extremely tough times and has always remained faithful. That is until now. She doesn’t curse God or anything, but she’s decided that his guidelines will no longer run her life. When I spoke with her about all of this, she had this to say: “I know Jesus promises trials for his church, I know it rains on the just and the unjust alike and I’ve accepted that long ago. But I wasn’t prepared for him to not be with me while I was in the thick of it. In the hardest season of my life, I cried out to him and prayed faithfully for what seemed like forever, and he had nothing to say in return. I feel completely abandoned and I’m done.” How do I help my friend?
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Why are ministers the only people allowed to administer communion in certain churches?
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How does the soul get out of the body? It doesn't really say anything about it in the Bible. I was just wondering if you can explain that to me.
Episode 289 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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- I’m confused about the way the gospel should guide parenting. I know that I’m supposed to show grace, but I also worry about how to go about teaching my kids discipline. We have two boys, 6 and 8. My Dad was really firm, and I don’t think I want to be as firm as he was. He rarely hugged us or said that he cared. Thanks.
2. Is it normal to have a powerful conversion experience? What would you say to someone who grow up in church and can’t remember every being born again?
3. I’m really confused. How does God’s wrath fit with judgment, especially if he can save everyone? If God is loving, I don’t see how he can also have wrath. Please help.
4. In the book of Philippians Paul says that he came to consider everything as a loss for the sake of Christ. What about Christ did Paul see to come to this conclusion?
5. Sometimes people who love doctrine seem to have very little patience for people. And then there are Christians who seem to love people but don’t seem to care much about doctrine? Where is the balance? How should we think about loving doctrine and people?
Episode 288 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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- My question is we often sing songs like great is thy faithfulness, praising God for never failing. But how do people know that God hasn’t failed. If people experience difficulties they say, “well Jesus said we would have to endure trials. Shall we accept good from his hand and not evil?” So, God not failing us is pretty bad. How would we know the difference if he was actually failing us?
2. I have heard you guys say that the atonement isn’t divine child abuse. Can you explain how God can be loving and yet sacrifice his son on the cross?
Episode 287 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Why were Jesus’ disciples surprised that he had to die if Isaiah 53 clearly teaches that the Messiah would be a suffering servant?
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What does it mean to be created in the image of God? A college professor brought this up in a class on Hebrew Bible but didn’t really explain it. He just told us that it had something to do with ancient near eastern kings, but I never heard any of this and was confused and would like to know what you guys think about the image of God in the book of Genesis.
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In John 6.23 Jesus says that unless we eat his flesh and drink his blood, we have no life. I have a friend who is catholic, and she was telling me that they believe that they literally eat and drink the body and blood of Christ. I have never heard any one deal with this verse before and I would love to hear your perspective.
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In Matthew 18 Jesus tells us to go through a process of trying to reconcile a relationship. My question is, does a person have to go through this process with someone who has been physically violent in the relationship? Does reconciliation in a physically violent relationships work the same way?
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Is it a sin to skip church when you don’t feel up to going?
Episode 286 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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I grew up in a very dysfunctional church. They encouraged "dancing like David danced", prophesying, speaking in tongues, being "slain in the Spirit", and that the purpose of going to church was to serve. I've learned the truth now, but it's sad that I was a member of that church for 20 years. It's been a challenge to un-learn those things. I'd really like to help my family and friends that still go to a church like that to learn the truth. Does God consider it sin to do those things in church? How do I help my family and friends that are still there really understand what God wants church to be like?
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In whom or what are Israel and gentiles grafted into (Rom.11)? And what is its significance for the Christian life?
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There are Christians who seem really opposed to creeds and confessions of the church, for example the Heidelberg and Westminster and Belgic. About a year ago I studied the Heidelberg Catechism and it was a life changing experience for me. And when sharing stuff from the Heidelberg catechism with some people that I know there seems to be hostility. There is an attitude of, “Ah Bible only, Scripture alone” And there seems to be a huge imbalance for us because Luther himself was all for catechism and confessional Christianity. Can you comment on the use of Creeds and confessions together with the church? Thank you so much, and honestly, I love your show. You guys have been such a blessing to me.
Episode 285 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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- Why do you think we don’t see many miracles today? Is it a lack of faith? Is it because the church has become too institutionalized?
2. I struggle with many of the later Psalms in the 100’s that deal with joy and praise. I tend to identify more with psalms that express prayers of hope or psalms that question God. How can I learn to better feel a desire to praise God instead of just expressing my sadness or frustrations?
3. Can Christians learn anything from Jewish teachers? I know there are differences between us over Jesus being the messiah, but do you think they are good interpreters of the Old Testament?
4. Can a person be saved without ever hearing the gospel? How important is the gospel? What is the gospel, the kingdom of God?
Episode 284 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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- You have pointed out the importance of listening to millennials. Often when people speak about difference among generations there are a lot of misconceptions. Why do you think listening is important?
Episode 283 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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When interpreting the Bible, is there only one correct interpretation for the passage?
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How do we know if our faith is true, if we really believe in God? At what point do doubts prove that we aren’t really believers?
3. How do we understand Psalm 51 where David prays, “Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight”? Didn’t David also sin against Bathsheba and Uriah?
4. I just heard you talk about how we will never be free from sin from this life and that we will always struggle. I was taught that we should feel conviction of sin. Is this what you are saying?
Episode 282 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Considering first that human beings are made in the image of God and that the world is corrupted by sin does that corruption effect all of us, even our soul or spirit or is sin only about the physical world?
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How do we love people who want nothing to do with us?
3. I'm calling about forgiveness. I grew up in an abuse home. And my mom who has never apologized, she contacted me and told me that I needed to forgive. I am recently baptized. And I have looked at the passages and came to the view that forgiveness doesn't mean that I need to have a relationship with her. But I have let it go and given it up to God. I would like to hear your thoughts on how I have handled this. Thank you.
4. I want to have a deeper relationship with God and experience the filling of the Spirit. How can I receive the Spirit?
Episode 281 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Can you explain John 17:22 where Jesus prays that we would be one with him even as he is one with the Father?
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Would the second commandment exclude making any images of the humanity of Christ? I would have to think that the incarnation of Christ at least casts this into a somewhat different light since the human nature of Christ was visible in human history. I imagine that if Peter James or John ever reminisced about what Jesus looked like they weren’t breaking the second commandment because they had a visual representation of Christ in their mind. Can we every visually represent the humanity of Christ in any way as in art?
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I have been accused of being legalistic because I strive for holiness. At first I dismissed this but then as I looked into it, I realize that I could be a bit over zealous about disciplines that I have that are not spelled out in the Bible. From your understanding what is legalism and how do I pursue holiness without falling into that?
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Does suffering come our way because we lack faith? Would having strong faith mean that I would be living in God’s perfect will and thus experiencing more of a blessed life?
Episode 280 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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In your first chapter you begin with creation and cover the themes of the garden and the wilderness in the Bible. Can you give us a structure of your book?
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What is the tree of the knowledge of good and evil all about and what’s its significance in the story?
Episode 279 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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- Where in the Bible does it teach that Jesus is God and not just the son of God?
2. Could you explain to us Hebrews 2.15? It doesn’t seem to me that in our unregenerate state we have a fear of death, perhaps physical death, but not separation from God. If you can just explain that a little bit, I would so much appreciate it
3. In John 7:38, when Jesus said, “Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” Is this about the Holy Spirit?
4. I just had a question about tithing. Is tithing for today?
5. WIn Mark 7:26-28, what did Jesus mean when he called the woman a dog? I’m not sure how these passages fit with Jesus’ usual compassion towards sinners.
Episode 278 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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- Why does Paul often begin his letters with long introductions?
2. Why did God create a world where he knew Adam and Eve would sin and that people would suffer?
3. If I have doubts does that mean God has taken his Holy Spirit from me?
4. Jesus said to sell all his possessions and give them to the poor. Was Jesus only saying this to test him? Did Jesus really mean to teach that God wants people to give up their possessions to help the poor?
5. What is glorification, and how does that relate to salvation?
6. When I first became a Christian the gospel and church seemed really exciting but now after years of going to church, I feel like I have fallen into a rut because church no longer excites me the way it used to. Can you help me to understand the stage I’m going through and find a way to overcome it?
Episode 277 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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- I’m confused about the unpardonable sin. How does it fit with Jesus saying that whoever comes to me, I will not cast out? It seems like the gospel is offered to everyone without exception but if you commit the unpardonable sin, where does that leave you?
2. Should we think of Jesus’ ministry of miracles and healings as just proving that he was God? Or does Jesus’ ministry have a greater meaning somehow connected to his death?
3. My question is dealing with 1 Peter 1:17. It makes me not want to pray. Can you give me some help and guidance?
4. I’m confused about the end times. Does 2 Peter 3:10 teach that heaven will be burned up and destroyed?
Episode 276 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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- My church asked me if I want to give my testimony. I want to but I’m a bit nervous and don’t really want to talk too much about my past partly because somethings are embarrassing and I’m not sure all of it is important or helpful for people to know. What do you think is most important in giving a testimony?
2. I'm new to Christianity and I'm trying to do everything I can to ensure that my soul is saved. Do you have to tithe to go to heaven? Or is this something you do because you want to do it?
3. I feel like I haven’t grown much in my Christian life in several years. What can I do to change my situation and finally deal with sins that I have dealt with for years?
4. Why do so many Christian talk a lot about hell and judgment? Isn’t Christianity supposed to be about love?
Episode 275 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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- How can Christians, that believe in the creation story, explain dinosaurs and cavemen when we have evidence to prove they existed?
2. I grew up in a Christian home, accepted Christ, got baptized, and attend church regularly. I used to get up at 5 am and spend time with God and our relationship was awesome, but our house burned down. Graciously, individuals opened their home for me to stay then I became like the prodigal daughter and stopped attending church. In the process, I met my boyfriend and we started living together but I sleep in a different bedroom. Are we common law married? What am I supposed to do?
3. When Jesus told the thief on the cross in Luke 23 that today he would be with him in paradise, how does this fit with how you emphasize that to be a Christian we need to go to a church?
- How does the resurrection fit with heaven? It seems like the Bible makes the resurrection physical, but heaven is about the soul. After the resurrection, do we go to heaven?
Episode 274 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Is there such thing as coincidence, chance or luck? Or is God in control of even the smallest things in our life?
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I've been listening to your program for a while and I had a question about some of the imagery the Bible has about believers. Verses like Romans 8:15 call us adopted sons of God while in chapter 1 of the same book and other places we are bondservants/slaves of God being bought from slavery to sin. How do these two seemingly contradictory images reconcile each other in our lives as believers and followers of God?”
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In regard to Hebrews 6, impossible to renew to repentance. Can you help me understand what that means? Do we take it at face value? I am trying to figure this out for about a year now. I feel like this portion of Scripture really describes me and my eternal destiny is at stake and I can’t get the answer to this. And it seems from experience that sometimes we see people leave the faith and then come back. Who is this describing and how can you know if you are in this state?
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Why do so many Christians suffer while lots of people who don’t know the Lord or don’t care are successful and experience blessing?
Episode 273 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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- I wanted to follow up on a question on politics and religion. I know that there can be different interpretations of the Bible for example immigration in the United States. How do we take an approach to that in a way that makes sure that we ground ourselves in our religion but at the same time at what point do we bring the two together? I know people who separate the two while others who bring both together. I wanted to get your perspective on that.
2. What do you guys think about apostolic succession? How do you understand Mat 16:18? “And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
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What does it mean when they say that we are justified by faith? I think I understand what it means to have faith but I’m wondering what it means to be justified.
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What is the sin that leads to death? Are there degrees of sin that do not lead to death?
Episode 272 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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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. Can you please tell me what the Bible says about this?
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If Jesus conquered sin and death, why does God still allow suffering and death to happen? Why do faithful Christians still suffer and die?
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How do you understand Jesus where he said that he was the way the truth and the life? Based on that, do you think it’s good or proper for churches to build relationships with people of other faiths, like pastors getting to know the local rabbi or Imam?
5. Psalm 103 says, “The LORD works righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed.” How do you understand this passage?
Episode 271 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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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?
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My son was killed. A woman was driving 100 mph, ran a stop sign and t-boned us, taking my son’s life. She was impaired. My question is, and I blame my self, I never had my son baptized. Now, at the funeral service, the priest did the baptismal ritual along with the burial ritual. If there is any information you can pass on to me to help me, my wife, and the rest of my family feel better or just to look in one of the passages of some sort, it would be greatly appreciated?
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Can we prove that God exists; or that the Bible is true?
5. Did God know Adam and Eve would sin and if so, why did God create them to do so in the first place?
Episode 270 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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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 to being unbiblical and not trusting the Lord’s provision or sovereignty over the womb? What if one spouse has a strong desire to have children and the other doesn’t?
3. I’m curious how you guys have worked through doubt in the past. I can read a lot on apologetics and spend time in prayer and Bible study, but it just seems like there are times where doubt starts to creep in and I can’t seem to stop it. I get to these unexplainable moments when it seems like the evidence for Christianity seems too thin to stake one’s entire life on it, especially since this is supposed to be evidence from an Almighty God pointing us in the direction of eternal life with him or eternal damnation away from his presence. There are times I fear I only remain a Christian because of the social pressures against de-converting and not out of a heartfelt faith.
Episode 269 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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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 have any advice?
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I believe in God and I believe in Jesus. I don't feel saved. I know I trust God and Jesus but I'm not able to meet them on their terms. Can you help me?
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A friend of mine recently asked me this question over coffee: “How do we explain why God commanded the slaughter of people in the Old Testament?” She is Christian and loves the Lord, but she is really struggling to understand this and I don’t know what to say to her. I appreciate any help you can give me.
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How do you tap into the Holy Spirit's power? I truly feel a lot of defeat. I know that I’m forgiven but I feel back into sexual sin. Maybe I never renewed the mind. I want to get backed to where I used to be. I’m about to get a divorce. Is it that I don’t devote myself enough, is that why I’m suffering?
Episode 268 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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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 a person? Does God judge us for our past sins even after we repent?
4. Where do I find a gospel-centered church? I think the church has gotten too seeker friendly and even in mainstream churches there is a lot of theological error. I look at statements of faith and this has been quite a while and I have given up. Most churches only have a Sunday service and I don’t see much ongoing discipleship or fellowship.
Episode 267 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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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.
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Lately I’ve really been making the extra effort to control my lust issues. Even to the point of refusing to watch certain TV shows and deleting my Instagram. But all the girls in my youth group at church are super-hot. I’m really trying here but I feel like no matter how hard I try, there’s no escaping it. What do I do?
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I'm a devoted Christian but I don't attend church. My husband fell away and I attend church in secret. I’m really struggling with this and want to be faithful and go to church but some people have advised me that if church is going to cause problems in the home then I should be faithful at home and try to be a Christian without going to church. I know that we are not supposed to forsake the fellowship of believers, but I know that I’m also supposed to submit to my husband.
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What is happening 1 Corinthians 5:5 when Paul tells the church to deliver a man to Satan for the destruction of his flesh, so that his spirit may be saved?
Episode 266 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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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 after he enters?
3. What did Jesus mean when he said in Matthew 5 that the law will not pass away until it’s fulfilled. Does this mean that we don’t have to keep the ten commandments?
4. I know that we can’t be saved by the law but what about love? Isn’t love the way that Christians follow the narrow way of Jesus?
Episode 265 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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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. How does a person know when they have been born again, as in John chapter 3?
4. Is it possible to be married in the eyes of God but not be married in the eyes of the state?
Episode 264 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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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 passions and desires,” does this mean that if a person hasn’t completely killed sin are they are not really a Christian?
4. Is the doctrine of the Trinity biblical? I believe in the Trinity I have just never heard this taught from the Bible.
5. What should we look for in a good Bible translation? How do we know if a translation is accurate since we don’t have the originals?
Episode 263 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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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 should reproduce, so I would love to have some biblical principles that might guide us in this decision. Is it wrong to stop at the five kids we have? Is it wrong to do something to prevent having more children? What scriptural wisdom can I tap to help me in this decision?
3. In regards to women in teaching in Titus 2. What role do men have when their wives is being discipled? Should men attend Bible studies that their wives attend that is led by another woman?
4. Can you explain Abraham’s bosom in Luke 16?
Episode 262 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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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?
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What is the real Sabbath day? Is it Saturday or Sunday?
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Can you explain Psalm 88? This seems so contrary to the New Testaments call to rejoice. Should Christians pray like it shows in psalm 88?
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I work in food service. For years I wasn't reporting my tips. Now I do and pay taxes on them. But what about all those years I didn't. Do I owe? I need to know because it was a lot of money and I need to be right with God.
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In Genesis 12 and 15 God promised that he would bless the nations through Abraham’s seed and then in Galatians 3 Paul says that Abraham’s seed referred to Jesus. But how could have Abraham understood that? It seems like he thought that God was promising him a people not Jesus. Can you explain this?
Episode 261 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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- 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?
- Do you think a church that sings mostly Hymns in worship can still reach out to the younger generation?
4. How do you understand the parable of the 10 virgins?
Episode 260 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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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.
- Why did God allow Satan in the Garden of Eden and why was he allowed to tempt Eve the way he did? Why didn't God just smite Satan, before the Fall, when he rebelled in Heaven?
3. You speak of Romans and Hebrews, but what about Acts, where God's people are filled with the Holy Spirit and as a sign, they spoke in tongues? To me that is a reason to be assured of salvation. What do you think?
4. Does Revelation 22:17 teach that anyone can be saved? If this is so, then why doesn’t God save everyone?
5. What does the Bible say about suicide?
Episode 259 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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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 in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” I have a hard time discerning God’s will. How do you know what good works God would want us to commit to?
4. Is the first encounter of Gentiles being saved the episode with Cornelius or Phillip, where the Ethiopian was reading Isaiah?
5. What do you wish more people understood about worship?
Episode 258 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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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’m struggling with my prayer life. I don’t really pray on any sort of regular basis and I’m thinking maybe it would be good to start writing out my prayers in a prayer journal. I have a friend who does this, and even though I’m worried about formalism, I think that this might at least help me to start praying. What do you think?
4. We have a church that is really into choruses. My family and I are more into hymns and classical songs. We do not feel worshipful when we have to sing the same phrase over and over. How do we approach people to try to get through what you are talking about, the meat of the music, the core of the doctrine, what psalms and hymns profess?
Episode 257 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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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?
- In Jude it says, “And have mercy on those who doubt; save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment stained by the flesh.” Is the authorial intent limited to the victims of the false teachers?
4. Mark 14 says that Jesus’ soul was sorrowful even to the point of death while he was in the garden of Gethsemane and then later on the cross it seems like Jesus really did experience suffering and pain. And I know that Isaiah 53 describes Jesus as the suffering servant, but what I’m struggling to understand is how this fits with Jesus being God?
Episode 256 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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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 convinced that it's actually the same thing. That ultimately, we are all called to love God. I later met some other members of the Krishna Consciousness and they insisted that it and Christianity had differences but were essentially the same. What do I say to my friend?
3. I still say Jesus is Lord, Savior, and God, but I would rather be in hell than in heaven. I am at that point in my life.
4. If God is sovereign, why do we pray for his will to be done? And that being said, if he is sovereign, where does our personal choice come in? Can we make choices outside of the will of God?
Episode 255 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. Should we be skeptical of messages of prosperity?
Episode 254 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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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.
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1. How do you define the prosperity Gospel?
Episode 252 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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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?
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As a pastor, how can I help instill love in the members of my congregation?
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How do you understand Hebrews 11:3: “By faith, we understand that the universe was created by the word of God so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible”? Does this verse teach that creation was a big bang?
4. In Ephesians 5 Paul says that Christians should be submitted to one another? What does this look like in practice?
Episode 251 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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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?
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What are helpful ways to talk to people who have left the faith?
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Can you help me understand what Paul means in Colossians 1:24, where he says that his suffering is filling up what is lacking in Christ's affliction?
4. I'm worried about sins that I don't recognize that I'm committing. How can we get forgiveness from those kinds of sins and learn to recognize when we are committing them?
5. I’m confused about Matthew 3 where it says that Jesus would baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire. It sounds like fire is either a judgment or purification. Can you explain your view on this?
6. If a person denies that the Bible is inerrant does that prove they are not really a Christian?
Episode 250 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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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 her interpretation can’t be right, but I don’t know how to make sense of this passage.
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How do we know what signs are the correct signs for Jesus' second coming? Do you have any advice on how to better read the signs of Jesus' return?
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In this time in life it feels like I lost the joy I used to have as a Christian. How can regain the joy I used to have?
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In 1 Corinthians 15 is Paul saying that our bodies will be something different from being a physical body?
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Can you explain Jeremiah 23:5 where it describes the Messiah as executing justice and righteousness? Is this something that is supposed to happen in the future or has Jesus begun to rule as a king in justice and righteousness?
Episode 249 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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- 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 Christ’s sinlessness, but I don’t understand what this could possibly mean?
4. In our Bible study someone shared their testimony about how God saved them from addiction and a life of sin. As he spoke, he kept referring to Romans 6 and how by being obedient to God in not letting sin reign in his body he was able to find freedom. I was wondering if you guys can explain this passage and help show how it can help people who are struggling with besetting sins.
Episode 248 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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- 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 works-based salvation among these evangelicals?
4. How old should a child be before they can take the Lord’s supper?
Episode 247 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Can Christians become demon possessed?
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How can I tell if I am being disobedient to God in not wanting to be a missionary? Are there other ways to be part of the great commission without going to other cities or countries?
3. What exactly happens after heaven and hell? I believe that we are all here for self-betterment and becoming closer to God. What happens if a person in hell wants to better themselves, is there a way for them to better themselves and become saved?
4. How exactly is it that Jesus’ suffering and death saves people?
5. Are the gifts of the Spirit like healing and tongues for today? I have heard that they died with the apostles and I have heard they are still for today because that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Episode 246 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. I hear a lot on the radio about addictions and the Lord Jesus Christ and his relation to God and submitting to God and finding direction. I would like to hear more in guiding my way out of agnostic belief and finding a path
2. In John 2:19 Jesus refers to his body as a temple. Is this the same thing that Paul means when he calls believers temples of the Holy Spirit?
3. At what point does something become a non-disputable matter? At what point over doctrine should we separate?
4. Some Christians are really concerned to reach out to people and talk about being all things to all people. I’m generally encouraged by an approach that puts evangelism first but how can we do this without getting caught up in the world and the culture?
5. What did John mean when he called Jesus “the Word made flesh”? Is this verse teaching that God became a man?
Episode 245 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. Romans 3:11 says no one seeks God. Is the Bible speaking literally here? It certainly looks like people seek after God. What do you think?
- Who changed Jesus' name from Yeshua to Jesus?
3. Does Luke 9:27 teach that the kingdom of God would come before some of his disciples died? I’m confused about this.
4. Is it wrong to pray to Jesus instead of God the Father?
5. Is salvation really by grace? Is there really no place for our works? If this is true why isn’t everyone teaching this?
Episode 244 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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How do I know that Jesus is real?
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What you think about the state of our culture and how Christians should think about it?
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Psalm 111.9 says, “he sent redemption unto his people. He hath commanded his covenant forever. Holy and reverend is his name.” If God's name is reverend, why is it okay to use reverend in front of a man’s name like reverend so and so at church?
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Is it possible to struggle with addiction and be a true Christian?
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What does it mean to be saved? I’m confused by the past, present and future language of being saved in the Bible.
Episode 243 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. What does the Bible mean when it calls Jesus the mediator?
2. Is there a rise of liberalism in the church? If so, how should we be dealing with that?
3. How do we reconcile Matthew, Mark, and Luke, with John? I know that there are skeptics who use this as a way to say that the Gospels are just made up accounts.
4. How has God used the church to be a blessing in your life? Do you think the blessing of the church is a good reason to be part of a church?
5. Is it selfish to pray for yourself? Should our prayer life be focused on others or is it okay to pray that God would bless us?
Episode 242 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. The thief on the cross who ended up dying, in Scripture it says that one needs to be baptized in order to be born again. If he was not born of water and Spirit, how would he be saved?
2. Is pluralism a bad thing? I know that some Christians are set on making America a Christian nation, but shouldn’t we want America to be open to all religions, and isn’t this better for the advancement of the gospel if a mission field comes to us?
3. I go to a seminary and we are supposed to celebrate the Sabbath on Saturday. Is that correct? Does it still apply to us or was God just talking to the Israelites the Sabbath that supposed to be on Saturday?
4. There are passages that teach that God is sovereign and others that teach we are responsible and active. My question is, how does God's providence and human responsibility work together in our lives?
5. Can fear of hell be used as a good motivation to holiness or should we only be motivated by grace?
Episode 241 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Does grace mean that we have to forgive everyone even if they sin against us in the same way over and over? At what point do we say that a person needs to repent?
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Is the law of God and the law of Moses the same thing? Or are these unique? Is there a difference in the two or are they synonymous?
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Why did God reject Saul as Israel’s king and accept David when David turned out to be almost as bad morally? Was the difference David’s heart and is that why God accepts some of us today and will reject others in the judgment?
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If I was counting days between good Friday and resurrection Sunday, I'm only counting 2 days instead of 3. Am I missing something here about how Jews would have counted days or am I overthinking this here?
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Does the Old Covenant offer a different way of salvation from the New Covenant? Are Jews today supposed to keep the Old Covenant while Christians are to keep the New Covenant?
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The Old Testament says no one has ever seen God at any time. How can it also be true that to have seen Jesus is to see the Father? I'm struggling with apologetically explaining how both can be true.
Episode 240 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. Can God save people who have never heard the gospel but are obedient to the light that they have received either through God revealing himself in nature or another religion?
2. In John 3, what does Jesus mean when he talks about the wind related to the Spirit and being born again?
- In the beginning, Jesus was with Adam and Eve and then he was born as a child. That confuses me right there.
4. Should Christians seek to be tolerant? I know that there is a difference between being respectful and capitulating to the culture and some people are against the idea of tolerance. What do you think?
- Jesus tells us that we must be born again? Can you get this little by little or is it like a real birth that happens all at once?
6. Genesis 1:26 says that Adam was to “have dominion over creation.” Is this still true today?
Episode 239 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. Will we ever reach perfection in this life?
2. What have you seen to be one of the more important parts of helping kids to understand the gospel?
- When Jesus rose, he asked for food. Why would he be hungry?
Episode 238 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. How was Jesus tempted, yet also incapable of sinning?
2. There seems to be Scripture that teaches we can lose our salvation. Can you give me your take on this?
- Does being spiritually mature mean not sinning or sinning less?
Episode 237 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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- It seems like you teach a "once saved always saved" idea of salvation. How does this motivate us to grow in holiness?
2. When I read of Paul ‘doing what he shouldn't and not doing what he should,’ it doesn't sound like 100% repentance. I'm sure this isn't really the case, but the thought comes to mind.
3. In 1 Corinthians 15, what are the consequences if Jesus was not raised from the dead? What does this mean for you guys personally?
4. I have wanted to get married for a few years now, and I’m trying to be open to the possibility that God has called me to singleness. My question is, how can I know God’s will in this area?
Episode 236 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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How should think about the latest generation who is influenced by everything except scripture and the church?
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What is the difference between the rules regarding the fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good, the manna of the wilderness, and the "hidden manna" in Revelation?
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What is the difference between having our sins forgiven and being made righteous?
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What does it mean to be in God's will?
Episode 235 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. When is it okay to change churches? What we should look for in a healthy church?
2. Is it okay for Christians to be in debt? Should we only spend money within our means?
- A friend attended a liberal divinity school at a well-respected secular university. He suggested that I attend a world religions class so that I could gain a better understanding of world religions and that while he is a Christian, if someone practices another religion that shouldn’t make a difference, that basically, it’s going to be okay because that is the religion they know and it’s how they relate to God. I mentioned the calling of the great commission, and he said that the call to share the gospel with others was misunderstood on my part and that Jesus would respect different faith traditions. I would love some feedback for future conversations with this good friend.
4. What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit?
5. How can youth ministers encourage our youth to read the Bible? What do you think youth need to know that might inspire them to read it?
Episode 234 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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What does first John 2 mean when it says not to be attached by the things of this world? How does this fit with being appreciative and thankful for God’s creation?
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I believe churches should format their liturgies to a regulative form and scripture-based worship. For this is Gods prerogative on how to approach him. Now, my question is, how can we reconcile this to the dancing of David? Others justify this saying that church worship must be like David’s, without limits.
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When the creeds talk about Jesus descending into hell, what exactly does that mean? How should we understand this?
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Isaiah 6:9 cannot be referring to Jesus when it says, ‘Everlasting Father.’ I’m confused why Isaiah is applying being the Father to Jesus? If Jesus and the Father are distinct persons how does this fit?
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Is it fair to say that Israel was the Old Testament church? I have heard you say something like this before, but shouldn’t we keep Judaism and Christianity separate?
Episode 233 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. Should we worship and pray to the Holy Spirit?
2. Does God love us less if we struggle to love others?
3. 1 Corinthians 5:11 gives a list of people of whom it says we should not even eat with. Today, we have so many young people that fit this that I would like to reach out to but don't know how to if I can't even eat with them. Can you explain how this passage applies today?
4. What’s the best way to motivate a person to lead a holy life?
5. Matthew 7:22 says, "not everyone who says to me Lord, Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven," were they not saved because they didn't trust in Christ alone?
Episode 232 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. Should we as Christians concern ourselves with whats going on in American culture?
2. How do you know if a church is biblical? Should I look mainly at the preaching? How important is the worship?
3. How do you understand John 6:44 where Jesus says, “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him.”? Do you think God draws everyone? And if so, why doesn’t everyone come to faith?
4. Should Christians be sending their kids to public schools when it seems like the foundation and worldview they operate from is secular humanism?
5. In Ephesians 4, Paul speaks again about Christ being the head of his body, the church. Is this just a metaphor?
Episode 231 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. I beg to differ with you in reference to the Spirit of God speaking to us personally. The Lord deals with me like this all the time. The more intimate we are with God the more we will hear his voice.
2. If God already knows everything we need, why pray?
3. Jesus said that it would be better for him to leave so that the Holy Spirit would come. From your understanding, how is this better?
Episode 230 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. What do you think is most important for parents in preparing kids for future work? How should our faith influence this?
2. What have you found most challenging about raising kids to be faithful Christians in the world?
3. I’m a truck driver from Ohio. As the tangible rewards of work such as buying a home, vacation, and retirement plans become more difficult with each passing generation what can we as parents do to foster an appreciation for hard work and diligence in our children?
4. How have you helped your kids discover what gifts and talents they’ve been given to serve others?
Episode 229 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. I recently received a couple of job offers and am struggling to decide between them. How do I know which one is God’s will for my life?
2. Have you ever been fired from a job? If so, how did you handle that?
3. Sometimes when Christians think about callings they tend to focus on work. But what about rest and leisure?
Episode 228 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. Mark, you’ve had an amazing career, spending decades in the corporate world, and spending the last six years leading a faith-based organization. You’ve lived all over the world. What was it like to work overseas?
2. What are the unique challenges Christians in business face and what advice do you have for them? What are some challenges you’ve dealt with?
3. Mark, sometimes when I talk people as their pastor, they assume if they really want to serve God they have to be a pastor or a missionary. What encouragement would you have for Christians in the business world who may struggle with whether their work is meaningful before God?
4. I recently received a promotion at work, I’m glad for the raise but sometimes I feel guilty trying to move up or being ambitious as a Christian. Is okay for Christians to strive to be successful in their work?
Episode 227 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. James tells us to resist the devil and he will flee from you. I am a new Christian and I still sin. How can I learn how to resist the devil’s attacks?
2. Should every Christian evangelize or street preach? How can I begin to share my faith with others?
3. It seems like social media can be a great tool for getting the gospel out and sharing Christian content with friends and family but there are also dangers of people being argumentative. What do you think Christians should know to properly use social media?
Episode 226 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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How does the Father in the parable of the prodigal son compare to God?
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I have a gay daughter who shuns me because of my beliefs that homosexuality is a sin. I feel horrible because. I know what the Bible teaches but I also want to have a relationship with my daughter and I’m not sure how to rebuild what we used to have.
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How does cremation affect Christians in the resurrection?
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I have heard you talk in the past that regeneration proceeds faith, but Galatians 3:14 says that we receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. Doesn’t Galatians 3 show that people have faith before receiving the Holy Spirit and regeneration?
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When Jesus put the demons into the pigs and the pigs ran off and drowned in the lake, were the demons destroyed?
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I grew up hearing that the kingdom of God was something off in the future, but there are passages in the gospels that make it seems like the kingdom of God is present at the time of Jesus’ ministry. Yet, in other passages, Jesus puts the kingdom in the future. Are these the same kingdom?
Episode 225 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. How should we understand Psalm 88 in relationship to Paul’s call for us to always rejoice? Is psalm 88 even the prayer of a believer?
2. How do you understand James 5 on taking oaths? It seems really random in the context of chapter 5. I really don’t understand how this fits with either his warning to the rich or his call to be patient through trials. What are your thoughts on this?
3. What is our duty or liberty as Christians to concede to laws about fire arms?
4. Does spiritual maturity mean that I should no longer struggle with sin?
5. What does Paul mean by working out our salvation with fear and trembling? Does this imply that not everyone who is currently saved will be in fact saved if they don’t do enough good works?
Episode 224 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. Do you believe God's will is usually something we want to do or something we are usually afraid of doing, like Abraham, Jonah, and the disciples?
2. When the Bible speaks about uniting all things in heaven and earth and every knee bowing to confess that Jesus is Lord, does this mean that in the end everyone will be saved?
- My wife and I are having a difficult time with our faith right now. I want to be able to tell her that God is faithful, but I don’t know what to say. Do you have any advice in this area?
4. I love the way you describe the distinction between law and gospel. Is there another kind of instruction we find in the wisdom books? Is wisdom another category? If so, how would you describe this in relation to law and gospel?
Episode 223 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Why do the Prophets in the Old Testament talk so much about judgment instead of focusing on the love of God like Paul and Jesus?
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I am working for a Christian retreat center that schedules events on Sunday, which requires myself and other employees to miss attending church. What should I do?
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In 1 Corinthians 15:5-8, Paul uses the language of optical, visible, sight when he writes about Jesus' appearance. Is this correct?
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In 1 Corinthians 12:21–26 where it talks about the diversity of gifts, Paul says that the weaker parts of the body are indispensable. Is being a weaker part of the body tied to your spiritual gift or is it more about spiritual maturity?
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If God created the world good, how is there evil at all?
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How do you think that we can keep love the focus when studying the Bible so that we don’t get too caught up in pointless debates?
Episode 222 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. I know that the book of James teaches that true religion is caring for orphans and widows but how does this fit with an emphasis on the gospel?
- Do you have any more advice on what books to give or things to say to a family who are not practicing Christians but are interested?
3. How can we bring family and friends back toward practicing their faith without being judgmental or threatening when they seemed to have stopped for no particular reason?
Episode 221 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. If we found life on other planets, would that prove the Bible false?
- Am I still saved if my children do not forgive me for my past behavior?
3. How should we understand what Paul says 1 Corinthians 11 about women needing to wear head coverings?
4. I know you value corporate worship on Sunday as a means of grace. What do you think about college groups or youth groups who miss the cooperate gathering because of weekend retreats or recreational activities even though they may worship in their own way in that given environment?
5. Why does John call Jesus “the Word made flesh”?
6. How do you understand James 4:17? Does this mean that for some people certain things are not sin that are sin for others?
Episode 220 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. Can you expound on how baptism is a comfort and assurance to believers that they are in fact raised to new life?
2. It seems like in every generation the church changes because of technological advances. As we continue to advance our technology making it less necessary to go to a building and be part of a church, what do you think we lose? Why should we hold on to going to church to be physically present?
3. In 1st John 5, are we supposed to be keeping Christ's commandments or God's commandments? Are they the same? Does this refer to the ten commandments or something else?
4. Can you explain the parable of the wedding feast in Matthew 22?
Episode 219 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. What should I do if I’m experiencing a demonic attack? How do I know if it’s a demonic attack or not?
- When the Holy Spirit came in Acts 2 does it mean that the Holy Spirit was not with his people before this point?
3. What did Jesus’ first miracle in the book of John of turning water into wine mean?
4. Does God’s grace mean that he just lets sinners off the hook?
5. Will the new heavens and new earth be physical and material or spiritual? And how does that fit with the resurrection?
Episode 218 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. How should we understand places where Jesus calls us to take up our cross? How does this relate to salvation being a free gift?
- My father died and I don't believe he repented of his sins and was "born again." My father was a good man and believed in Jesus but I really don't know if this was a belief in his heart or his head. Will he be subject to judgment?
3. How should we understand ongoing struggles with sin? No matter how hard I try I don’t achieve any noticeable victory?
4. In another episode you talked about doubts as not being sinful. This is completely different from what I heard growing up. Can you explain this more?
5. What does the Bible mean when it describes our life as hidden with Christ in God and raised up with Christ?
6. What does it mean that the wicked perish? I know it’s taught that the wicked burn in hell, but in John 3:16how can we translate that into 'burn in hell forever,' instead of being separated from God forever?
Episode 217 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. In Luke 16 where it speaks about the rich man and Lazarus and the place where dead Old Testament saints went as Abraham’s bosom, is this a parable or did this happen?
- Does being in bondage to false doctrine negate one's salvation even if they still believe in Jesus Christ?
3. What is the difference between sins and crimes? When is a sin supposed to be a crime in the eyes of the government? For example, in the Old Testament murder was both a sin and a crime, but we are no longer living in Old Testament Israel. So, what is the principle that guides us to
Episode 216 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. What does it look like when the Bible says that we should be angry and not sin? And how might this apply to a person who struggles with anger?
2. How does Samson point us to Christ?
3. My son was killed in a car accident and I worry about him and his salvation. We are of the Catholic faith. My Son was baptized and confirmed. But I don't really know what he believed, and I worry about him.
4. Romans 3 teaches that no one seeks God and that no one is righteous. I want to believe the Bible, but it seems like Paul is being hyperbolic since it seems like unbelievers can still do a lot of good in the world and many people really do seek God.
- How am I supposed to understand how miracles work in the Bible when they seem so untrue?
Episode 215 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
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With the doctrine of grace that we are not saved by works. What kind of faith can we have if we don't do anything with our works?
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In Matthew 7:1 Jesus says, “Judge not, that you be not judged.” Is there a distinction here between judging and being judgmental? Shouldn’t we judge between good and evil?
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I have heard you quote Romans 8:30-39 a few times on the show. I’m wondering if you can explain what it means that Jesus is interceding for us in verse 34. How does this connect to God justifying us?
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How could Jesus die if he was really God?
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I have a question about the Jesus only movement. They believe that you must be baptized in the name of Jesus only. And when they go to heaven it’s Jesus only who is there. Should we fellowship with these groups?
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Is it okay to go to church and just go through the motions? I have been going to church but have really been struggling with doubts and lack of confidence that God loves me. What should I do?
Episode 214 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. Why does Paul say that there are people who commit certain kinds of sins that we shouldn’t even eat with? How does this fit with forgiveness?
2. Are there any prayers in Scripture specifically for lost souls, asking for God to save specific people?
3. What do you think about when Christians agree to disagree? Should we instead continue to have conversations and try to learn from other Christians even when we disagree?
4. Jesus says, “If you have seen me, you have seen the father.” How does Jesus reveal the character of God clearer than the Old Testament?
5. In the Prophets and Psalms I have come across more feminine images of God. I know that God is not female, but I struggle to understand what these images mean. Can you explain this?
Episode 213 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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I’m a single mom and most of the families at my church either home school or send their kids to private school. I can’t afford to do either so I have my kids in a local public school but lately I have been pressured by people in my church to seek a different option. What are your thoughts about this? Do you think I should just be trusting in God’s provision and try to find a way to get my kids out of public school?
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Jude quotes the book of Enoch as authoritative, so why is the book of Enoch not in the Bible?
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I feel like Paul in Romans 7, where he says, “I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.” These last few years have felt very spiritually dry. I don’t worship with the same passion, study the Bible with the same joy, or feel God’s presence working in my life. Is there any way to get beyond this situation?
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Did God invent the principle of sacrifice, or has God chosen to accept this practice invented by man? Did Christ have to die because of God’s law or because of man’s law?
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If the book of Romans was written to believers, why does it say in 2:5 that “because of your stubbornness and unrepentant hearts you are storing up wrath for yourself on the day of wrath”? If the audience consists of believers, they wouldn’t be storing up wrath for themselves, would they?
Episode 212 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
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There is this famous quote that we should preach the gospel always and if necessary use words to point out that Christian's lives should so demonstrate love, that people would almost be able to see something of the gospel in how we live. Do you think this is helpful advice?
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How can I better minister to other believers? Can you guys help me increase my potential in this?
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When Paul talks about putting on the full armor of God in Ephesians 6, do you think he is drawing on the imagery of a Roman soldier or OT passages?
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What does the Bible say about hunting wild game?
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As I was reading in Numbers 28-29 where the Lord is laying out offerings for special days and feasts, I noticed for those that call for no work it is translated "no ordinary work" except for the day of atonement where the Lord says "You shall do no work". Is there a difference between no work and no ordinary work?
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Do you believe Satan can still go before God and accuse believers as he did with Job? It seems a ridiculous waste of time to bring charges to one who Satan knows will be acquitted.
Episode 211 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. Where did the Bible come from?
2. I’m a Father and my daughter is now 3. We go to church regularly, but I’m not sure how my wife and I can take on a more active role in teaching our daughter about Jesus and the gospel. Do you have any suggestions?
3. At what point can someone not understand faith alone and be saved?
4. I have a friend who believes that no one spends eternity in hell. He argues that "perish" in John 3:16 means that the person will not live for eternity in hell but cease to exist. What do you think?
5. I’m wondering, why do you think faithful Christians can still struggle with prayer?
6. Does belief in grace mean that people are free to sin? If people are saved by grace how can they not live however they want?
Episode 210 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. Should Christians evangelize even if they don’t fully understand the gospel or important doctrines or should they wait until they are taught first?
2. Why did the apostles say, “Jesus is Lord” and not “Jesus is God”?
3. Psalm 101 begins, “I will sing of steadfast love and justice; to you, O LORD, I will make music.” It strikes me how often the Bible celebrates justice and yet when I think about justice it reminds me of prisons, judges and lawyers. What is the Bible’s view of justice? And how is it different or similar to ideas of justice in our cultural context?
4. I know that in the Bible God promises to have wonderful plans for our lives, but I don’t feel like I’m walking in God’s blessing. Maybe it’s because I have weak faith or that God is dealing with sin in my life. Can you help?
5. Does the office of deacon serve the church or the outside world or both?
Episode 209 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. Why is it so hard to make progress in holiness? What do you think a new Christian should know about this topic?
2. What does it mean to say that Christians will judge the nations with Jesus?
3. I have a friend who is suffering from depression. She says killing herself isn’t wrong because she will be with God, which is better than being in this horrible world. She is a Christian, and isn’t persuaded there’s a biblical reason not to commit suicide. What would you say?
4. I am confused about the comment Jesus made in Mark 4:12, what we call the Parable of the Sower. On the face of it, it seems that God is preventing the people from understanding and coming to faith. Can you explain that? Also, can you talk about the seeds, especially the seed on the thorny ground. Is that someone who is ultimately an unbeliever? Finally, can you recommend a book on the teachings of Jesus?
Episode 208 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. I want to be married to someone who I have loved for 15 years. But she does not believe in Christ? Can I still marry this person?
2. How can you tell if you are really bearing fruit and growing as a Christian?
3. With the law-gospel distinctive in mind, how are we to tell the difference between an exhortation that is moralistic vs. an exhortation that is Christ-centered?
- In your book, Core Christianity you write that God is self-existent. And you make the point that God created the world out of love and not necessity. Can you elaborate upon that?
5. If the Bible teaches that salvation is by grace how do you make sense of the book of James where he says faith without works is dead?
Episode 207 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. How do you understand the Bible verse where it says that we are saved by faith "working through love"?
2. I’m fighting an addiction to smoking. I'm down to a half a cigarette in the morning. Am I going to hell because of it?
3. What is grace defined as biblically? What is common grace and is it real; If all those who are vessels of wrath are filling up the full measure of their sins and all the good they receive is unto their destruction, should we call the good that they receive ‘common grace’ if grace has a strictly salvific notion scripturally?
- I'm coming across resources saying that Jesus' resurrection body didn't have any blood because his blood was shed on the cross. Is this a good inference?
Episode 206 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. Does God hear or answer the prayers of unbelievers?
2. Hebrews 12 speaks of God disciplining His children. What does that look like?
3. My teenage son and daughter have been asking really hard questions about the Bible. I don’t always have the answers and I’m not sure how to deal with it. How can we make the Bible relevant to the issues that teenagers are going through and what should I do to be better equipped to be able to have these hard conversations about the Bible?
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What does it mean when Peter says that Christians are "a kingdom of priests?"
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If Satan knows the end of the story, why does he keep trying?
Episode 205 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
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When did God create the angels? Was it before man or after man? Where does it talk about this in the Bible?
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What does it mean to be a good witness to my non-Christians co-workers at my job? Should I strive to share the gospel with them? Do you have any advice on how to do it?
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I am studying the Letter of Paul to the Romans and am confused about what is meant when he continues to speak of the Law. I know that we are freed from the law when we come into a saving relationship by grace through faith in Christ, thank God! But suddenly, I am unable to explain exactly what law we are freed from the penalty of breaking? I understand it is the law of sin and death that all are subjected to after Adam's fall. But, are we speaking about the 10 Commandments as being the Law? Or are we speaking about the entire Pentateuch and all the 613 laws written in it that I suppose the Pharisees were attempting to keep? Can you help?
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2 Corinthians 5 says that we used to regard Christ according to the flesh. What does it mean to regard Christ according to the flesh?
Episode 204 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
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How do you understand John 20:23, where Jesus says, “If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld”?
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I was wondering why it's important to recite the Apostle's Creed and the Lord's Prayer during a worship service? I know some worship services do not do this and I was wondering what the reason for that was.
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Does Jesus really expect Christians to turn the other cheek? Where is the line? At what point should a Christians stand up for themselves or their family and defend themselves against persecution?
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How do you understand first Corinthians 10.23 where Paul says, “‘All things are lawful,’ but not all things are helpful. ‘All things are lawful,’ but not all things build up.”?
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I was raised believing that we are supposed to get baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. I have been reading my Bible about that and in Hebrews, it says that we are supposed to be baptized in Jesus's name. Can you clarify this?
Episode 203 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. Can you pray to Jesus and God? Or just God in Jesus' name? What about praying to Mary? I thought you could only pray to the Lord.
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How can you tell if someone is preaching a false gospel? What is the main thing to pay attention to?
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What pastoral advice would you have for a wife who is suffering at the hands of an abusive husband? Is it wrong for us who know about it to intervene? If so, do you have any advice for how we should intervene?
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How do you articulate salvation? Often we want to be responsible for our salvation, saying we choose God. Is it us that chooses God first or does God choose us first? With that, do we then put the responsibility of choice and free will on God? Can you explain this a little clearer?
Episode 202 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. In the Bible Jesus often hung out with sinner yet the Bible tells us in other places that we shouldn’t associate with the sexually immoral or drunkards. Is Jesus an exception to this because he is God?
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How does someone become saved?
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Is there are such a thing as guardian angels? Is it Scriptural?
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How do you understand Ephesians 4:9? This passage really stumps me. What is the descending that is being talked about here?
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What does it look like to be filled with the Spirit? How do you know if you have received the Spirit or are quenching the Spirit?
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In Revelation 7:13-14, are the white Robes literal or are they symbols revealing a deeper meaning? I heard a pastor talk about the robes being symbols for righteousness. What do you think?
Episode 201 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
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Philippians 4 says that we should always rejoice in the Lord. How do we do this? What advice do you have for believers who struggle to rejoice?
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What exactly did Paul mean, or what exactly happened in 1st Corinthians 5:5, when he sent the sinful brother to Satan for the destruction of his flesh?
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My question is one that perhaps a number of us that were born-again later in life have. Because we walked according to the ways of the world (Eph 2) for a long period of time, many of us have suffered the consequences of our own disobedience. We know that His promises are for us, so in Romans 8:28 we may see through that promise how He used our disobedience to humble us, and call us out of the world, and yet we may question why God did not call us out sooner as those who were raised in Christian homes and converted at a young age. We know that being raised in a Christian home is a great privilege. Not that it converts anyone necessarily but still a privilege. So I struggle with the question.... does God love me less, that He left me so long in unbelief?
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I have heard you say that Satan can't place thoughts in our minds and that when we are confronted with Satan or attacked we should use God's word. What does it really mean to come in contact with Satan?
Episode 200 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. Can Christians be demon possessed? How do you know if someone is demon possessed and if they are what should we do about it?
2. Is it okay for a Christian to celebrate the Jewish Feasts of the Old Testament?
3. The letters to the 7 churches in Revelation sound really works based. How does this fit with grace?
- In Matthew 5, Jesus says that the law will not pass away until it’s fulfilled. What does he mean by this?
5. I had a friend who died as a Mormon. I want to know if he will be in heaven.
Episode 199 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. Some believe that if you worship on any other day than Saturday that we will not be holding true to God's commandments. How are we supposed to interpret the Sabbath?
2. I have been asked to consider being an elder in my church. Titus 1:6 lists the qualifications of elders. We have 4 children who all made profession of faith, were baptized and partook of communion, but they are in their early 20s now and sadly only one is following Jesus. Am I disqualified to be an elder?
3. Do all infants who die or aborted babies go to heaven?
4. I was baptized as a child and was an atheist for many years and I was wondering if I need to be baptized again?
Episode 198 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. I grew up hearing that God’s church is supposed to be holy, but in our culture today, the church doesn’t look holy and it seems to have fallen for much of the same controversies that I see in the world. What does the Bible have to say about this?
2. What do you think about listening to non-Christian music?
3. Is the baptism of the Holy Spirit something that happens sometime after becoming a believer?
4. How do we know that the 66 books in the Old and New Testament are the right books? Weren't the choice of those books politically motivated?
5. How can I discern the difference between a good choice and God’s perfect will for my life?
Episode 197 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. Is it okay for Christians to use anti-depressants? When should we trust God for healing and when should we trust doctors?
2. Does God use challenges and trials to make us holy?
3. Did Jesus really descend into hell? Did Jesus need to suffer in hell to pay for our sins?
4. I love your slogan, “to know what we believe and why I believe it.” I'm struggling with how to convey that. Any help?
5. Are we sinners saved by grace, or are we saints who sin?
Episode 196 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. How do you understand James 5, where it says, “confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed"?
2. In Ezekiel 28:13, who is the King of Tyre? In the past, it was explained to me that it is Satan but now that is not making sense.
3. What does it mean in 1st Peter 3, where it says that wives should be subject to their husbands?
4. If Hitler accepted Christ on his last day would he be accepted into heaven?
5. I know that the Bible says that Jesus conquered sin and death, what I struggle with is why God still allows suffering and even death to happen to faithful Christians. How does this work?
6. Can we ask God to give us a sign that he is going to answer our prayers either as a yes or a no?
Episode 195 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. Is focusing on the gospel really enough to lead a godly life or do you think that Christians also need the law?
2. In the Gospel of Luke, why is the genealogy of any historical relevance when Joseph was not the father of Jesus Christ?
3. I have come across a lot of articles and blogs saying that I am not in a true church with valid sacraments because protestant churches don't have apostolic succession. What are your thoughts on this, and do you recommend any resources for thinking this through?
4. I’m a mom and I really struggle with raising our two small children right now. There is a part of me that loves what I’m doing but the hard part is that I feel like most of my day is given over to my kids and get very little time to pray or read Scripture anymore. How can I be faithful to Jesus in this time?
5. What is the difference between the kingdom being inaugurated and consummated? I have heard you talk about this before but I’m not sure how to understand this.
Episode 194 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. How are people saved who died before Christ came?
2. The Bible teaches that Jesus was the son of God but the Gospel’s also seems to present Jesus as a prophet? How should I understand this?
3. Are hell and the lake of fire the same thing? Or does the lake of fire teach that there will be a point in which people in hell will be annihilated?
4. I'm new to Christianity and honestly, I don't know where to go from here. How should I go forward?
5. There is something I’m a little confused about. Sometimes Christians speak as if everyone who is not a Christian is just evil or immoral. And other times it seems like Christian believe that unbelievers can be basically good? Is this a difference between liberals and conservatives?
6. I know that God forgives my sins when I repent and it’s like they never happened, but I often worry about the coming judgement as a believer. When God goes through the good and bad deeds during this time, how are the sins that have been forgiven viewed?
Episode 193 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. What are your thoughts about vacation Bible school and the cheesy themes that are often devoid of the gospel. Should we be sending our children to them? How do we talk to family about this?
2. I have a friend who believes that God speaks to him personally. I don’t experience that and I get the feeling that I am missing out on a deeper relationship with God. My question is, does God desire to speak with us each personally and if so, how do I learn to hear his voice?
3. In Episode 54, you said that creation is good and that God is going to renew creation. My understanding is that creation is going to be burned up and there will be a new heaven and a new earth. Can you clarify that a bit?
Episode 192 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
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How do you understand John 20:23, where Jesus says, “If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld”?
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I was wondering why it's important to recite the Apostle's Creed and the Lord's Prayer during a worship service? I know some worship services do not do this and I was wondering what the reason for that was.
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Does Jesus really expect Christians to turn the other cheek? Where is the line? At what point should a Christians stand up for themselves or their family and defend themselves against persecution?
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How do you understand 1 Corinthians 10:23 where Paul says, “‘All things are lawful,’ but not all things are helpful. ‘All things are lawful,’ but not all things build up"?
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I was raised believing that we are supposed to get baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. I have been reading my Bible about that and in Hebrews it says that we are supposed to be baptized in Jesus's name. Can you clarify this?
Episode 191 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
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I have a friend who likes to curse and generally doesn’t care about the movies or music he listens to. When I have confronted him on it he has appealed to Christian liberty, the idea that in Christ he is free to do these things. What do you think? Is this how we should understand Christian liberty?
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I’m at a new church where they recite the Lord’s prayer in the service. Do you think it’s good to do this? I’m used to churches where all prayers are said from the heart.
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I was reading about the transfiguration in the Gideon Bible and it says that Moses and Elijah appeared. I looked it up in the King James Version it doesn't says Elijah; it says Elias. Now I'm confused.
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What does he mean by glorified? And is this part of our salvation now or is it future?
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I get a lot of opportunities to witness. I have witnessed sharing the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, and have been laughed at. I wonder if I do more harm than good. Is there a right way to share the gospel?
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My brother-in-law was recently married into the Greek Orthodox Church. I'm confused by this form of orthodoxy. Can you help with this?
Episode 190 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. Does Colossians 2:20–22 mean we should not obey man made rules or laws?
2. I’m a new pastor who is frustrated after not seeing the fruit of his work in the congregation. Most of the people do not seem passionate about their faith.
3. My six-year-old daughter has had seizers all her life. I recently talked to a couple about their faith healing experiences. I know that there are healings in the Bible but I also know that there are many faith-healings that have been fake. How should I think about faith-healings? Is this something that I should pursue for my daughter?
Episode 189 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. When does going to the gym and wanting to look good become and idol?
2. If we truly are walking in the Spirit will we no longer sin?
3. Is it possible to be conservative and also agree with more liberal concerns for the environment?
- In John 14:2-3 it seems like Jesus talks about heaven in other sphere of dimension but in Romans 8:22 Paul seems to talk about heaven as the restoration of this present creation. How do these fit?
5. I understand that we are no longer under the Mosaic Law but are the ten commandments part of the Mosaic law and are Christians still obligated to follow them today?
Episode 188 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. In first John 5:16, it says that there is a sin that leads to death. What is that?
2. What does it mean to be a biblical man? Is there such a thing as biblical masculinity? What can the Bible teach us about being faithful men?
3. How precise does our theology have to be for a person to have true faith?
- What is the extent of a Christians Involvement in Politics? Are there lines that should not be crossed?
Episode 187 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. Does learning too much theology or being too intellectual get in the way of the heart and a personal relationship with God?
2. Do you think Joel 2:12, "'Even now,' declares the Lord, 'return to me with all your heart with fasting and weeping and mouring,'" has to do with someone who left the faith and came back?
3. Is Peter the rock that Jesus laid the foundation of the church upon? What do you guys think about apostolic succession?
- In James 2:21-24, James implies that Abraham was justified by works while Paul in Romans 4 says that Abraham was justified by faith. How do you understand this?
Episode 186 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. How should Christians respond to Old Testament laws that call us to stone people in the Old Testament?
2. Do you think it is helpful for Christians to take personality tests? And do you think that our Spiritual gifts are in any way tied to our personalities?
3. How much power does Satan have?
4. I live in a constant state of lust over my girlfriend. What can you tell us to save us from eternal damnation?
5. What would you say to someone who struggles to believe the gospel? I have been going to church most of my life and I grew up hearing the gospel but I have never believed it?
Episode 185 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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- What do you think we lost or gained by this practice when we switched from using hymnals in church?
2. I have been celibate for 7 years and am praying for a wife. I have a problem with sexual frustration and pornography. What should I do?
3. I have heard you talk before about how we Christians are all sinners. Doesn’t the Bible call us saints? How do you square that with calling Christians sinners?
4. What does it mean to love God with our minds? What are some practical ways Christians do this?
Episode 184 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
- What is the difference between being obedient to earn salvation and being obedient as a Christian? For some reason I don’t understand what the real difference is?
2. How often should we evangelize? Can we take part in anything and not evangelize?
3. What do you mean by the Word creates the church? How does the Bible create the church? Didn’t the church pick which books went into the Bible?
4. What is the difference between giving the reason for our hope and being argumentative?
- How can I enjoy life and life happily without being attached to the things of this world?
6. Is it wrong for Christians to use birth control?
7. When people say that being a member of a church is necessary for salvation, it confuses me because I thought we were saved by faith?
Episode 183 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
- On an episode you said that prayer is just talking to God, but I know that you also think written prayers are a good thing. Can you explain how you hold these together?
2. Is it okay for Christians to date non-Christians? What about a person who is open to coming to church?
3. In a few places Jesus teaches that Christians should expect to suffer persecution. In your understanding how does that make sense of most of us in America who hardly seem to suffer any real persecution for their faith?
4. Should we teach our children to pray to God when they haven’t yet professed faith? Or should we wait until we are confident that they are really Christians?
5. What does it mean to have a personal relationship with God? What am I supposed to experience?
Episode 182 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. 1 John 5:3 says that God's commandments are not burdensome, but most days it doesn’t really feel that way. Why is pursuing holiness so hard?
2. How is the history of redemption related to actual history? Are they the same thing?
3. Are tattoos consider a sin? If so, why? If not why not?
4. What is the biblical difference between righteousness and justice? Is righteousness personal and justice societal?
5. I'm a strong believer but I wonder what happens to people of the sikh faith or Buddhism who are nice, peaceful and gentle but don't take Christ as their personal savior?
Episode 181 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
- What did Jesus mean that he was the way the truth and the life? And how should we think of other religions?
2. Is every false teacher an anti-Christ in a sense?
3. How can I utilize God’s word to overcome my worry about the materialism, and sexuality that we are being exposed to on Social Media?
4. What is liberal theology in Christianity and is it good or bad?
5. Did Old Testament saints understand their Scriptures pointed to a coming Messiah?
Episode 180 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
- Why would Jesus tell us to be perfect as your Father in heaven is perfect when we struggle daily with sin? Isn't this an impossible command?
2. What do people mean when they say that the Kingdom of God is already and not yet? Isn’t this a contradiction?
- If we shun people who are not connected to a church, is that not putting ourselves as judges? And didn’t Jesus say not to judge?
4. What did Jesus mean in John 3:14-15 when he says that he will be like the snake that Moses lifted up in the wilderness?
5. Are denominations biblical?
Episode 179 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
- I have heard you talk about how you think kids should come to the adult worship service. What do you think is the practical way to deal with kids who will lose attention and likely act out during worship? 2. How do you talk to people? I have a few coworkers who are atheists and I have no idea how to talk to them. 3. How can we read the Bible without letting our political commitments blind our interpretation?
- Ephesians 4:11 says God has called some as apostles. I always thought that this verse taught that the apostle role is still active. How do you understand this verse?
Episode 178 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. I have heard you talk about how you think kids should come to the adult worship service. What do you think is the practical way to deal with kids who will lose attention and likely act out during worship?
2. How do I talk to my atheist co-workers?
3. How can we read the Bible without letting our political commitments blind our interpretation?
4. Ephesians 4:11 says God has called some as apostles. I always thought that this verse taught that the apostle role is still active. How do you understand this verse?
Episode 177 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. Is it Biblical to have communion every Sunday? Does the Bible teach that we should have communion every Sunday that we get together?
2. I have heard you talk about disagreeing with people while being respectful. But what if someone is coming from a heretical perspective?
3. What do you do with Psalm 137, the passage about dashing babies heads against rocks? I don’t know how to make sense of a God who would command this?
4. Does learning too much theology or being too intellectual get in the way of the heart and a personal relationship with God?
Episode 176 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. Why are certain groups like Mormons better at evangelism than certain protestant groups?
- I recently read an article from the BBC about a 14 year old girl who committed suicide because of her fear that her church wouldn’t accept her as a Gay Christian. Once that information came out, her former church has since changed their stance on Gay Marriage. They now profess to be an inclusive Church, “embracing everyone, regardless of gender, race, disability or sexuality”. Was this the right response of her church?
3. I am still struggling with some of the sins that I committed when I was a new Christian, and now after being a Christian for more than 15 years it feels like I haven’t made much progress at all. How can I get past some of these sins and continue to grow?
4. What does Paul mean in 1 Corinthians when he says that the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing?
5. Does being gospel-centered mean we shouldn’t care about non-essentials like the nature of the church or baptism?
Episode 175 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. In an article you wrote called What every Christian needs to Know about suffering you said, “There is no promise in Scripture that believers will be protected from the common evils that go with living in a fallen, sinful world.” I was taught that all suffering in this life is the result of sin. Do you disagree with that?
2. Should Christians accept or reject the idea of masculinity?
3. How do you understand 1 Corinthians 10:23 where Paul says, “‘All things are lawful,’ but not all things are "helpful"?
4. The beginning of 2nd Peter 1 puts a lot of emphasis on the need for a godly life and not just faith. Does this mean that unless we can’t be saved unless we are godly?
5. In Romans 11.26 what does it mean that all Israel will be saved?
Episode 174 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. What does the Bible mean when it talks about the gospel as a mystery?
2. What is the difference between being gracious and just letting people get away with sin?
3. When sharing the gospel, what do you think people most need to hear?
4. What does the Bible say about Homosexuality?
Episode 173 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. How do you maintain hope that the church will survive when there is so much false teaching today?
2. Why exactly is the Trinity important? There are others like Mormons and Jehovah’s Witnesses’ who say they’re Christians but do not believe in the Trinity, but say Jesus is their savior. Isn’t that good enough?
3. Are “boundaries” Biblical? I have set boundaries with people and have been accused of holding a grudge.
4. Where in Scripture does it tell us the day that Jesus was born?
5. First Timothy 2:5 says, “For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus” How does Jesus, being God, also act as our mediator to God? And why does this passage call Jesus a man?
6. What do you think about the unpardonable sin? Do you believe that some sins make restoration impossible?
7. Do you think that Jesus will return in our life-time?
Episode 172 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. How do you maintain hope that the church will survive when there is so much false teaching today?
2. It seems like everyone who studies theology gets caught up in what seem like frivolous debates about nothing. Do you think it’s better if we just focus on Jesus and loving people?
3. Is it good for Christians to seek to do good in the world?
4. In the past I heard you emphasize that to be forgiven is not enough and that we need to be righteous. Can you explain what the difference is?
Episode 171 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. What are your favorite top resources for pointing unbelievers for the trustworthiness and truth of the Bible?
2. I have heard you guys talk about the Lord’s Supper and sometimes you call it the Eucharist. Is that a Catholic thing?
- With there being so many different denominations in the church, do you think that this is in direct contradiction with Jesus’ prayer in John 17 for all Christians to be “one”?
4. What is the difference between true and false repentance?
- What does the Bible mean when it talks about us being "glorified"?
Episode 170 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
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If we are forgiven does that mean that the law no longer applies to us?
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Is it sinful to have homosexual desires or is it sinful only if you act on that desire?
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How do you relate to 1 Peter 3:21 to salvation by faith where it says baptism saves you?
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Was the primary reason for Christ's sacrifice on the cross to appease the wrath of God and the secondary as a gift to save a remnant?
Episode 169 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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How should Christians resolve conflicts in the church?
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Recently I have heard apostle and apostleship used to describe leaders in the current church particularly around church planting and church leadership. Can you clear up my confusion?
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Why do a lot of churches baptize in the name of the Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit instead of Jesus as in the Book of Acts?
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How would you encourage a Christian who struggles with the same sins over and over? What are your thoughts on Alcoholics Anonymous?
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What do you think about listening to non-Christian music?
6. John 13:35 says, “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” This doesn’t seem true of many churches today. Is this evidence of a church that will have its lampstand removed?
Episode 168 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Is there a balance between making the gospel relevant and being Bible-based?
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Are there different levels in Heaven based on your actions and deeds?
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In the Bible Jesus calls a Canaanite woman a “Dog”. Was Jesus being racist?
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How do we reconcile the unpardonable sin and Jesus saying, "whoever comes to me I will not cast out"?
Episode 167 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. What encouragement would you have for people suffering for the gospel in places where the church isn’t allowed to gather without persecution?
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In another episode, you talked about doubts as not being sinful. This is completely different from what I heard growing up. Can you explain this more?
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Should Christians set boundaries that keep us separate from the world and bad churches?
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How can we look forward to Jesus’ return and stay positive even as we see the culture going drifting away from God and the church struggling to be faithful?
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Are we saved by faith working through love?
Episode 166 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Every time I attempt to serve, something happens to inhibit it. Is it possible that God could be saying "hey, just sit there and warm that bench"?
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The incident with Rehab lying is wrong even with her saving the spies, but what would have been the correct way to respond for a Christian?
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Is predestination by grace the same as the "once saved, always saved" teaching?
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Is the law only accusatory ultimately leading me to Christ or is the law also a guide in the Christian life?
Episode 165 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. What are the main things of worship and how do we keep those the main focus?
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How do I stop sinning and completely devote myself to God?
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In John 4, when Jesus says we will "worship in spirit and truth" mean we do not have to go to church anymore?
4. How much of a responsibility do we have to help the poor?
5. Do passages like Jeremiah 15:19 that promise God’s restoration of a people if they repent still apply to the church today?
Episode 164 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
- How should the gospel influence the way parents disciple their children?
2. If there is one God, one Jesus, and word, why are there so many religions, so many churches, and so many hypocrites? Why don't we just have church in our home?
3. I have a question about Romans 13. How does being subject to governing authorities line up with the American Revolution?
4. In another episode, you said that there was a problem with Christians today viewing progress in holiness as an individualistic effort. Would you say that holiness is not individual?
Episode 163 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. What does the Old Testament Law have to do with our lives and sanctification today?
- Should we really love the church more than our own families?
3. How is it that Christians are supposed to be blessed and loved by God and at the same time suffer?
4. Since Israel is God's chosen people, then how come the Jews turned against God and do not believe that Jesus is the Messiah?
Episode 162 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
- With the amount of false teaching and abuse in the church, how do you continue to have hope in the church?
2. How does God Guide us in our lives, if he does at all?
3. Romans 8 says that we should kill sin. If we are saved and still struggle what sin, does that mean we haven’t killed it?
4. In 1 Peter 1:6, Peter says we should rejoice in suffering and in James 1:4, he says that we should count our suffering as joy? What does this mean exactly?
5. What advice would you have to offer for doing family worship at home?
Episode 161 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
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Are people both good and evil?
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Is it okay for a Christian to talk to a therapist?
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Did God create sin?
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What to Do When Ministry Leaders Fall
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What is the first book of the Bible would you suggest for someone new to the faith?
Episode 160 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
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Should we expect to see signs & wonders today?
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Is it really possible to be restored to faith after falling away?
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In the book of Philippians Paul says that he came to consider everything as a loss for the sake of Christ. How can we come to that same conclusion?
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What's the difference between God’s discipline and God’s judgment?
Episode 159 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. What is your favorite Christian book?
2. What does Jesus mean in John 6:44, “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him”?
3. What do you think is really important for someone to know about being an elder?
4. Can you explain why some Christians think that we should only sing the inspired psalms during worship and why other Christians don't believe that?
5. What do you think of the idea that Jesus was not an end-times preacher, but a revolutionary who was killed because he was a threat to the political establishment?
Episode 158 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
- Does God honor my faith in Jesus even if I’m trusting mainly because I don’t want to go to hell? 2. Does Philippians 2:12–13 teach that salvation is through works? 3. I have been in willful sexual sin for a while. Has God given me over to my sin? 4. What does it mean to crucify the flesh? What are some practical ways that we can do this?
Episode 157 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Does Matthew 10:38 mean that lots of people who think they are Christians won’t be saved because they aren’t really following Jesus?
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What does it mean to be born into the world “dead in trespasses and sins”?
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Should Paul's Lost Letters Be Accepted as Canon?
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How is the Bible practical?
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What are your thoughts on the Anti Christ?
Episode 156 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. Do My Struggles With Sin Mean I'm Not Really a Christian?
Episode 155 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
- Why does God only save some if he has the desire and the power to save all? 2. How much victory do we need to have in our walk to be considered conquerors? 3. How do you explain why God commanded the slaughter of people in the Old Testament? 4. Is church membership a Biblical practice?
Episode 154 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. I often feel "lukewarm." How can I be more on fire for God?
- I know salvation is by grace through faith, but after a person is saved, what is their situation?
3. If God loves me, why can't I feel it with the five love languages or the five senses?
4. Does it mean women should not be managers, CEO's, or become an officer in the military?
- Does 1 John 2.27 teach that true Christians don’t need pastors?
Episode 153 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. How do addiction struggles figure into regeneration and being a "new creation" for the Christian?
2. What would you say makes for a meaningful life? How should Christian pursue living with purpose?
3. I have been to churches that are Jesus only churches, where we are baptized only in Jesus, that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one, and that when you get to heaven Jesus is the only one there. Can you explain that?
4. What do you say to a Christian who believes that Jesus died for the forgiveness of their sins but is still afraid of dying?
5. John places Jesus’s cleansing of the temple early in Jesus’s ministry while Matthew says that the event happened near the end of his ministry. How do we answer people who think that this is a contradiction?
Episode 152 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. How do you lovingly correct someone who is older than you without being disrespectful?
2. How should we self-censor our intake of media?
3. How do we explain why God commanded the slaughter of people in the Old Testament?
- Why didn't God give commands in the Old Testament the way Jesus gave it in the New Testament?
Episode 151 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. Does the Bible tell us where Jesus went during the two days he was dead?
2. In union with Christ does our Spirit join with God’s spirit?
3. Why do Christians use the example that if the resurrection did not happen, then we are without hope?
4. Luke 24:39 says that Jesus only had flesh and bone, but not blood, even though his blood was shed for our sins. Could you explain why blood isn't mentioned?
- Does science teach us that God doesn't exist? How should we respond to this?
Episode 150 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. What do you think about transhumanism, the idea that somehow technology can help humanity ascend beyond what we currently are?
2. In Philippians 3:12, what does Paul mean when he says he pressed on to make it his own? It sounds like he is working for his salvation. 3. Is It Okay to Kill When Serving in the Military? 4. Is salvation really by grace alone? 5. What does the phrase “burn up and dissolve” mean in 2 Peter 3.10-12?
Episode 149 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
- Do We Need Our Parent's Approval to Marry? 2. I struggle with depression. Do you have any advice? 3. Does Romans 11 teach that true Christians can lose their salvation by being cut off? 4. How can the church be more relevant to the struggles of everyday life? 5. What does it mean to pray without ceasing? Does this mean that we should be relying upon the Holy Spirit to constantly pray within us?
Episode 148 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1.How was Jesus tempted? 2. How should I understand faith? Is faith a work? 3. Were old testament believers ‘born again?’
Episode 147 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. When Christ was crucified on the cross, he said, "My God, why have You forsaken Me?" How could Jesus who is God be separated from the Father who is also God?
2. How can we call God 'Abba' or 'Daddy' and not profane God's holiness or righteousness?
3. What do you think about reading the Bible as literature?
4. Is it unbiblical to leave a church to do ministry at another church?
5. When Jesus makes promises that he will never leave us or forsake us, where do we look to find Jesus in the here and now?
Episode 146 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. Should Cain have known that his sacrifice would not be accepted?
2. How do we go about fighting repetitive sins?
3. What does John mean when he talks about a "sin leading to death" in 1 John? Is this the same thing as the Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, in the Gospels?
4. Can the devil put thoughts in our minds, or read our thoughts?
Episode 145 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. What is the fear of the Lord?
2. How should I understand the Trinity? Are the three persons really just different ways of talking about the same God?
3. As believers should we practice celebration of life services?
4. Should we pray imprecatory psalms?
Episode 144 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. How should we understand Jesus’ temptation if he was incapable of sin?
2. When a Christian dies, does he go to heaven or paradise?
3. What is the extent of a Christians involvement in Politics? Are there lines that should not be crossed?
4. How do you think we can get back our love for God the way we used to have it even as we go through this challenging stage of life?
Episode 143 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. In Luke 9, Jesus warns that those who put their hand to the plow are not fit for the kingdom of God. How do you understand this warning?
2. How do you best explain the process of redemption to new believers?
3. How is God going to keep the church together that is so divided over politics in our time?
4. Is there a place for creativity in church? How can creative people use their gifts in church?
Episode 142 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. Why does the Bible seem to have so little written record of the 40 days between Jesus’ resurrection and ascension?
2. What does Paul mean when he says that we should seek to live quiet lives? Does this mean that we shouldn’t get involved in public policy or politics?
3. Can you be a Christian and actively practice homosexuality?
4. Is there any historical evidence for Jesus as a person to know if he actually existed or not?
Episode 141 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. Do you have any practical suggestions to get in the word daily?
2. The Lord stopped technological advances in the past, why isn’t he stopping it now?
3. I was recently part of an accountability group that turned out to be a time where people just talked about their sin over and over. It has become a burden to confess the same sins every week. Is this what an accountability group is supposed to do?
4. What do you think people really fail to understand about who Jesus is?
5. Why has the church moved away from spiritual discipline in recent years under the guise of fear of legalism?
6. Should we expect to see signs, wonders, and miracles today?
Episode 140 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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With so much concern about politics in the church today. It seems easy for our Bible reading to be caught up with concerns in one party or another, potentially blinding us to what god sees as most important. How can we avoid this?
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Is Christ's body physical? is it located in one place?
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My cousin says that God is a female. How would I go about challenging those views? What evidence is there in the Bible?
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My questions are about God’s sovereignty and free will. In John 6:44, Jesus says, “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him.” and in Rev. 22:17, it says “And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price.” One verse makes it seem like God draws us and the other sounds like anyone can freely come. How do we make sense of this?
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Can you explain how Christians should view culture?
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How can we live in the world and not be of the world?
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What does Paul mean by, "being raised with spiritual bodies" in 1 Corinthians 15?
Episode 139 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Can the devil read my mind?
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What does the Bible means in John 12:32–33 where it says, “And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” He said this to show by what kind of death he was going to die”?
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What does it mean that we are in the image of God?
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What is our faith supposed to be in?
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What does it mean to, "Conquer" in the book of Revelation?
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Is the Kingdom of God a future reality, or is it present?
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Is it okay to go to church even if your heart isn't in it?
Episode 138 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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I talked with a Jehovah's Witness recently who said that God created Jesus in heaven as the very first creation. Is this true?
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In Ephesians 1:10 promises that God will “unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.” How does this fit with hell?
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My wife and I have tried to do family devotions with our kids. They are two and 3 and a half. We tried to read a Bible passage and pray but so far it hasn’t been too successful since they are easily distracted and want to play. Are we doing this wrong? What should we be doing at this age with our kids?
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In Colossians 1:24 Paul says that his suffering is filling up what is lacking in Christ's affliction. What does this mean?
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Did Peter lose his salvation when he denied Christ?
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How is being “in Christ” different from New Age spirituality?
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How should we as Christians deal with stubborn sin in our lives?
Episode 137 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. What does it mean when Jesus wept?
2. I know that the Bible teaches that God is loving, but how can I have a better sense that God actually loves me?
3. Do you have any advice to help me deal with my guilt?
4. What should friendships and community look like when you have young children?
5. I have a cousin who doesn’t believe the Bible is true and is always looking to debate me. I always feel like I don’t give him a very good answer when he asks, “How you really know the Bible is true?” Can you help me answer this better?
Episode 136 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. When we pray, are we supposed to pray to Jesus, or to God?
2. How should I expect God to reveal to me whom I should marry?
- How do we deal with crying babies in the worship service or kids who can’t sit still?
4. The Bible says, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” Is God commanding us to do something that is impossible in this life?
5. When a person dies does he or she immediately stand before Christ or does that happen after the resurrection?
Episode 135 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. How should we understand Jesus when he says that a person’s faith has made them well?
2. In 1 Samuel 16:14 it says that the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul. Does that mean that the Holy Spirit can leave us?
3. What does it mean that Christians can suffer loss when judged by Christ?
- Is our worship unacceptable and our prayers not heard if a person is holding something against us and we have not made an attempt at reconciliation?
5. Is a Christian required to tithe 10 percent?
Episode 134 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. What hope is there for people who think that God has given them more than they can handle?
2. How often should we take the Lord’s Supper?
3. What place do the courts have in telling the church whom we can marry or not marry?
4. Is it okay for Christians to drink alcohol in moderation or is it better not to drink at all?
5. How should we think about hostility and persecution in the American Church?
Episode 133 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
- What are spiritual sacrifices? And if we are supposed to be offering them, how can we do that? 2. What does it mean that we are created in the image of God? 3. If we fail to share the gospel, will Jesus deny me? 4. Is there anything else I can do for my adult children who have strayed from the faith besides pray for them?
Episode 132 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. I have heard you say something like, “hold onto your baptism,” if we are saved by faith, what do you mean by this?
2. In Mark 7:26-28, what did Jesus mean in the interchange with the woman?
- What does a life that is pleasing to God look like?
4. I believe that Romans 11 teaches that a person can be grafted in and cut off, losing their salvation. What do you think?
Episode 131 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. What are specific ways a pastor can watch over the 'souls of the flock’?
- What does ‘lead us not into temptation’ mean?
3. Do you believe that anyone who falls away from Christ can be restored?
4. How do we look forward to the coming of Christ without falling into ‘Doom and Gloom’ about the present?
5. How does ‘Grace Alone’ salvation square away with passages about discipleship?
Episode 130 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. I have been a Christian for a while but I tend to worry about heaven. I’m worried that I won’t really like it. What am I missing?
2. Why was Paul a real Apostle? Shouldn't the number of Apostles always to be 12?
3. What does biblical community look like?
4. What is the Kingdom of heaven? How would you explain this to a New Christian or seeker, and where does the church fit in?
Episode 129 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. How important is it for church to be exciting? I know that sometimes the most important things in life can be boring, but if the gospel is really about amazing grace how can we allow this to become boring? What do you think?
2. Why do you think studying theology is practical?
3. How can I have a close relationship with God? When I was part of a church that ministered to widows, I was amazed at how close some of them seemed to God. They just seemed to have a strong love and sense of his care for them. What do you think makes for a close relationship with God?
4. Does the Bible have anything to say about cremation?
5. I have heard it said that some people are so heavenly minded that they are no earthly good. Is this a real danger, in your opinion?
Episode 128 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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How should we encourage others to be more edifying in their speech?
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What should we focus on when we take the Lord's Supper?
3. Is God responsible for sin?
4. How do we deal with apparent contradictions in the Bible
5. How can I have victory over my sin?
Episode 127 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Are there such things as guardian angels?
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I really believe in striving to lead a holy life but the more I strive the more I realize that I can’t do what I want to do. I have heard people say that we need to rely on the Holy Spirit. How do we do this? And how does our striving for holiness fit with our relying on the Holy Spirit?
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Romans 8 says that God knows everything that will happen. How is this different or similar to predestination and how does that fit with free will?
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Should Christian worship be evangelistic? In the great commission it says that we are supposed to make disciples by baptizing and teaching and it seems like this would happen in a church context. If this is so, how can we make our worship service work better for outreach?
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What does Jesus mean in Luke 10 when Jesus says that he saw Satan fall like lighting from heaven. Is he talking about a time before Adam and Eve where in the garden? Can you explain the fall of Satan and what that means for us today?
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How should I go about finding God’s perfect will for my life? I know that I could do a lot of things in life, but I tend to worry that I am going to settle for something less than God’s best. Thanks for any advice you have.
Episode 126 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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As a single mother I have a lot of stress in raising kids. At the church I attend there is a lot of pressure to send your kids to a Christian school or to home-school. I can’t afford to do either. Is it a sin to send your kids to public school? Will I fail as a mom if I can’t find another option?
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In John 4 where Jesus tells the Samaritan woman that there will come a time where true worshipers will worship in Spirit and in truth does this mean that it doesn’t matter where we worship? Does this mean that we don’t have to go to an official church?
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On another episode I have heard you say that the Bible is not about us and that we get too caught up with felt needs. I don’t think I’m understanding you right. Are you saying that felt needs don’t matter?
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I have been taught about the Trinity. I don't understand it. It's not mentioned in the Bible. I believe in God, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. But why do people teach the Trinity?
Episode 125 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. Is there a place for self-defense as a Christian, or must we always turn the other cheek?
2. Is obedience necessary for salvation?
3. In Ephesians 2:19, Paul says that we are no longer “strangers and aliens,” but in 1 Peter 2:11, Peter writes to Christians “as strangers and sojourners.” Do both apostles confuse the identity of the Christian?
- If Jesus is the forgiver of sins, why does he say in John 20:23, “If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld"?
5. What is the spirit of the antichrist?
6. How do you know if a teaching is a false gospel?
Episode 124 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. In Matthew 11:30 Jesus says, “for my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” What happens when the Christian life does not seem easy and light?
- How much does someone need to know about doctrine to officially become a Christian?
3. If God is loving, why doesn’t he save everyone?
4. Is Isaiah 54:1–3 a prophecy about New Testament missions?
- How can we learn not to doubt if we are saved or not?
6. How do we balance the events we see in the media with our expectation for Christ returning?
Episode 123 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. Since Jesus was without sin and incapable of sin, how was his temptation real and genuine?
2. I would really like to take my faith more seriously and study the Bible, but I have no idea where to begin. What do you recommend?
3. How do you understand Romans 13 on obedience to the government? Does this mean we can never oppose a government even if we think it’s corrupt?
4. How do faith and works relate to salvation?
5. Can you speak to the claim that there was no church in the Old Testament?
Episode 122 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. What does it mean in Mark 12 when Jesus teaches that in heaven we won't be married?
- Why does the book of Ecclesiastes describe life as being meaningless? How does this have anything to do with Jesus?
3. How does Jesus' suffering save people if lots of other people have suffered worse than Jesus?
- Why does Jesus say that a "good" shepherd will leave 99 of his sheep to look for a lost one?
5. Who were the Nephilim?
- Is receiving salvation really as simple as believing?
Episode 121 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. Is it Biblical to say that we are saved by love and not by law?
2. How do you maintain hope in the face of all the confusion in the church today?
3. Is Romans 8 talking about the salvation of the natural world?
4. Does union with Christ mean that we eventually become absorbed into God?
Episode 120 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. How should we think about pluralism? In what ways is this bad and in what ways is pluralism good?
2. How should we practice the Lord’s Supper? Is it okay for people to administer the Supper to themselves?
3. How should I understand God’s wrath and judgment?
4. What is the balance in being grace-centered and letting people get away with sin? Where does repentance fit with grace?
5. The Bible teaches that there will come a time where people will practice a form of godliness but deny its power. What do you think that means?
Episode 119 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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What do you wished people understood about the Bible?
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I grew up thinking that if I was faithful God would provide me with a good life. Yet, I know of so many Christians who are not blessed, and especially when I think of Christians in poor countries that are faithfully enduring persecution it seems like being faithful to God doesn’t lead to a more blessed life. And as I read the Bible, especially the psalms it seems like even the wicked prosper. Can you explain this?
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My question is Jesus says if you ask me anything in my name, I will do it and there are other similar quotes that come from him. But what’s very difficult is even things that seem to be God’s will: asking for people’s salvation, asking for people will severe illnesses to be healed aren’t answered. God does not answer those prayers on many occasions. So I’d love to hear your encouraging thoughts on how Christians can take hold of promises such as these without being discouraged when prayers aren’t answered. Thank you and God bless you.
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Why does the Bible call the church the bride of Christ?
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Science teaches us that God doesn’t exist. How should Christians respond to this? What evidence do we need to prove otherwise?
Episode 118 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Why is it important to believe in justification by faith and have assurance? Doesn’t a lack of having assurance help us to sate motivated to do good works?
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In John 14:27 Jesus says, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” But in Matthew 10:34 Jesus says, “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.” How do these two fit together?
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In Matthew 5:44 Jesus says that we should love our enemies. I don’t know how to do this. Does Jesus really want us to love people who hate us? How is this even possible?
Episode 117 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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How can I prevent my personal Christian growth from becoming stagnant?
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Can a person make Jesus their personal savior without making him Lord?
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Why does the God of the Old Testament seem so different then the God of love in the New Testament? I understand that God is unchanging and that the Old Testament God had to be loving but why didn’t the Old Testament reveal God as a God of love?
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I’m a Religious Studies major at Texas A&M, and I recently became a Christian. I’m taking a class on Islam for my major. Is it okay for Christians to read other holy books?
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Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” I know that this is true but my life doesn’t seem to be blessed. Maybe I don’t have enough faith. How should I understand God’s plan for my life?
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Since Jesus hung out with sinners, does that mean we should too? Where do we draw the line?
Episode 116 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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In the book of Philippians Paul says that he came to consider everything as a loss for the sake of Christ. How can we come to that same conclusion?
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Can a Christian in this life have assurance of salvation and can he have full assurance of salvation in this life?
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Is it possible to be saved by following our conscience or the light that is within us, that God has given to each one of us in knowing right from wrong? Are there other religious paths to salvation or do we need to become Christians to be saved?
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In Ephesians 4:29 it says, “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” What does this mean?
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Dr. Horton, I have a question about how grace alone salvation squares away with passages about discipleship? I’m thinking of passages like Matt. 10:38; Rev. 3:5; Rev 21:7-8; Eph. 5:5.
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If we are saved by grace, why does Matthew 24 indicate that our salvation is based on works of mercy that we did in our lifetime?
Episode 115 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. What do you think is one of the big challenges facing the church?
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I was a biker and have a pretty bad background. I know that when I became a Christian that I was forgiven but I still can’t help thinking about the past. How can I stop thinking about the past and letting it bother me?
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I haven’t always been the best Christian. It’s been a while since I’ve been to church. How do I know if I’ve committed the unpardonable sin?
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How do we communicate the real gospel to Mormons in a loving and understanding way?
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The prodigal Son a Christian who lost his way or is this a story about a person who becomes a Christian?
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What does Hebrews 11:3 mean when it says, “By faith, we understand that the universe was created by the word of God so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible”?
Episode 114 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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1. Jessica writes, “I have heard people talk about salvation as having a past, present, and future aspects so that we could say that a person has been saved in the past, is being saved in the moment, and will be saved in the future. I feel like I don’t really have a grasp on what this means. Can you explain it?”
2. What would Jesus think of the Multisite church model? In our area it seems like there is a growing number of churches that are expanding and planting new churches and in doing so they maintain one teaching pastor and meet at multi-sites that meet across the city. I wonder if there are any downsides to this. What are the perks to that and what are some of the downsides to that could come with that kind of model?
- Is original sin biblical?
4. How and when was it decided which books ended up in the Bible?
Episode 113 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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What does Paul mean in 1 Corinthians 1:18 when he says that the gospel is foolishness to those who are perishing?
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My husband and I just found out we are pregnant (praise God!). There are other young mothers in the office where I work that continue to work while raising a family. In our church, however, there are very few, if any, working mothers. My husband and I have decided that I will not continue with my outside job once the baby comes, but because it is not the "social norm" in my office, I already know my boss will not be understanding when I break the news. Could you provide some Biblical references on what God says should be the right reaction to this decision and how to have that tough conversation with my employer (a devout Catholic) when the time comes?
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I have been through two church splits over doctrine. John 17 seems to make unity really important. What do you think about this?
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Can you explain the parable of the 10 virgins? I have heard it taught as the difference being works or love or Holy Spirit.
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If all humans are born with original sin, and Jesus was fully human, then wouldn't he also have original sin?
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Is it possible to focus on the gospel too much and leave out the importance of obedience or worship?
Episode 112 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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In Matthew 28:18–20, the passage on the Great Commission, Jesus says, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” I have heard a lot about how Jesus commands us to go into all the world but I haven’t heard much taught about what it means that Jesus is with us until the end of the age. What does this mean?
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Why does Jesus call himself the Son of Man? Is it just a weird way of saying he is human? If so why don’t the Bible translators translate it as just ‘man’ or ‘human’?
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Why does God punish children for the sins of their fathers in the Old Testament, even though he says he won’t in Ezekiel 18:4?
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Every year, there are predictions of the end of the world, and so far they turned out to be false, but shouldn’t we be reading the signs of the times? Jesus could come back at any moment. How should we prepare?
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Do backslidden Christians go to the white throne of judgment?
Episode 111 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. In the parable of the wheat and the tares are the tares the same as the seed of the serpent?
- Throughout the Bible, we are told to fear God. I’m thinking of Ecclesiastes 12:13, “Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.” What does it mean to fear God? And how does that fit with the command to love God?
3. What do you think Christians should really know about God?
4. I have heard you talk about how preaching the gospel is essential to a faithful church? Is this different from a pastor just preaching the word of God? How do I know if a pastor is preaching the gospel?
5. What is the key difference between a job and a calling? How does a Christian know if they are living out their calling?
Episode 110 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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The Bible seems to talk about unbelievers as if they don’t do anything good, I’m thinking of Romans 3 for example. But I know people who are not Christians who are good people. They are good neighbors and seem to be overall kind people. How do you explain this?
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How should the Gospel influence the way I treat my children? I’m worried that if I show too much grace they won’t learn discipline and self-control. Where is the balance?
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Were people in the Old Testament saved by works? Or were they saved by grace too? Is this what the Bible means in the Gospel of John where it says, "The law came through Moses but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ"?
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I have heard it said that the holier you are the more you will feel like you fall short. If this is true how do you avoid falling into despair over sin?
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When the Holy Spirit was poured out in Acts, what changed in history? How is this different from the Spirit coming upon Old Testament judges?
Episode 109 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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How do you know if you are called to ministry?
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Do you believe that Christians can be filled with the Spirit? If so, what does that look like?
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What are the signs of a person who is demon possessed? If we come across a person who is demon possessed, what do you think we should do about it?
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Does God use suffering to make us holy?
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When Paul in 1 Corinthians 12 says that he will show them a more excellent way, is he talking about love? How does this relate to spiritual gifts?
Episode 108 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. What did Jesus mean when he said that he was the Way? Is Jesus saying that there is no salvation without believing in him?
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What is the difference between grace and peace? Paul often begins his epistles this way. What does this mean?
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How should we understand church scandal? How do we respond without becoming cynical?
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I’ve heard that the title "Christian" is used in a negative sense in the NT and a better title for believers is “Followers of Jesus.” What do you think of this? Should we reference ourselves as Jesus Followers or Apprentices of Jesus or Christians?
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What are some good ways to be intentional about evangelism?
Episode 107 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. Will Christians become holy by just focusing on the gospel or is there more to it than that?
2. What advice do you have for being faithful to Jesus in the little things, the sort of everyday grind of work, friendships, and family?
3. Does the Bible have a cold view of those suffering?
4. 2 Peter 3:8-9 the Bible talks about God delaying judgment in the coming of Christ, what does this mean?
- How can you tell if you're really bearing fruit?
Episode 106 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. What does it mean to say that the Bible is the Word of God?
2. Does the head or the intellect ever get in the way of the heart?
3. When 1 Peter 3:1 is wrongly used as an example that Christianity has helped spread misogyny, how can we help set the record straight, in a sense?
4. What hope is there for church unity among the various denominations?
Episode 105 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Dr. Horton, I recently read a book about someone having a dream about them going to hell and being told about Jesus. Does God work through visions and dreams? What should I think about their account of hell?
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I have a friend who stopped going to church because he thinks that Christians are too intolerant. At first, I tried to object to that stereotype, but his interactions with other Christians haven’t been models of Christ-likeness. Some Christian people have treated him in very sinful ways and have said horrible things about him that I know aren’t true. What should I do to help my friend see that Jesus is bigger than our sin?
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In Isaiah chapter 11 he speaks about a wolf dwelling with a lamb and a leopard lying down with a young goat. Is Isaiah talking about heaven? And does this mean that there will be animals in heaven?
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When Jesus prayed that the church would be one it didn’t seem like he had in mind that there would be multiple denominations. How do we reconcile this with that fact that it would seem like God would answer Jesus’ prayer for unity? What should we as Christians be doing to achieve unity?
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Revelation 22:17 say, “And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price.” Does this mean that anyone could be saved? And if salvation is free why don’t more people accept Jesus as Lord?
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In the opening of 1 Corinthians Paul says that they are sanctified and they are saints. But throughout the letter it doesn't seem like they are saints at all but childish and sinful. Was Paul being sarcastic or was he speaking literally?
Episode 104 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. Can we prove that God exists; or that the Bible is true?
2. What are the great and unsearchable things in Jeremiah 33:3?
3. How can I discover my spiritual gift?
4. How important do you think it is to have powerful experiences of God working in our lives?
5. What is the most significant thing you learned about prayer in the last few years that you think people really fail to grasp?
6. Is salvation really by grace alone?
Episode 103 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
- What is Abraham's bosom?
2. What did Paul mean about head coverings in 1 Corinthians 11? Does this apply to us today?
3. Was Peter a true Christian when he denied Jesus 3 times?
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What does Paul mean in 1 Cor. 14 that speaking in tongues builds up the person who speaks with tongues?
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Are the seeds of Abraham from Genesis 12 the same things spoken of in Galatians 3?
6. How do you understand Matthew 12:28 where Jesus says, “If I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom has come”?
- What is the sign of Jonah?
Episode 102 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. Philippians 4 says that we should always rejoice in the Lord. How do we do this?
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I grew up hearing a lot about the Antichrist. Some people think he is a world leader others think that the Antichrist still hasn’t revealed himself. Who do you think is the Antichrist; and where in the Bible should I look to understand what to expect?
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I have heard it taught that all suffering comes our way because we lack faith and that this is what the book of Job teaches when Job was making offerings for his kids just in case they had sinned. Is this true?
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If God desires all people to be saved, why doesn’t he save everyone? Is this where free will comes into play?
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What does Jesus mean when he says that not an iota shall pass away from the law?
Episode 101 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. Hebrews 10:31 says, “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” How does this work if God is love? Doesn’t love cast out all fear?
2. John 5:27 says, “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.” If this is true, why do Christians still die?
3. Should we expect blessings to come with persecution?
4. Why does the Old Testament law commend slavery if it is wrong?
5. Why does Paul say that there are certain people we shouldn’t even eat with?
- If Paul says that whoever serves Christ is approved by men, how does this work in a culture where it seems whoever serves God is anything but approved by men?
7. What does it mean to say Jesus is the Messiah?
Episode 100 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
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Key questions answered in today's show:
1. Is hell really a lake of fire?
2. Does God hear the prayer of unbelievers?
3. Are there new apostles today?
- What does Paul mean in Ephesians 5 when he tells women to submit to their husbands?
5. How should I go about finding God’s perfect plan for my life?
6. What does it mean to be baptized by the Holy Spirit?