Episode 566 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
1. 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?
2. The parable of the unjust steward in Luke 16 is difficult for me to understand. Is God applauding the unfaithful servant’s shrewdness?
3. How can Christians sometimes be so unkind?
4. 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?
5. Is Allah just another name for God?
Resources
Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Devoted to God: Blueprints for Sanctification by Sinclair B. Ferguson
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If We Worship One Lord, Why Do Christians Disagree on So Much?
Episode 615 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. 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? 2. 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? 4. 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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Why Is There So Much Division in the Church?
Episode 1318 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Will I still go to heaven if I drink beer? 2. What does the ladder in Jacob’s dream represent? 3. Why is there division in the Church? 4. Are all Christians disciples of Jesus? 5. How can Romans 7:17 say that “sin lives in me” when I’m saved? Today’s Offer 10 Songs to Sing as a Family 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
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Does the 2nd Commandment Forbid Us From Having Nativity Scenes?
Episode 1117 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why does Jesus tell his disciples to be “wise as serpents” in Matthew 10? 2. Can someone’s baptism be revoked or removed? 3. Does the second commandment forbid nativity scenes? 4. Should Christian artists collaborate with secular artists? 5. How can I stay steadfast in the faith? Today’s Offer 5 Reasons Christmas is Not a Pagan Holiday 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?
