Episode 571 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. 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? 2. What does the word “elect” mean in scripture? 3. 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? 4.  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 Gospel by Michael Horton Offers 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.

Episode 257 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today’s show: 1. What do you think about the ideas that the church has been taken captive to outrage culture? It seems like maybe there is a place for righteous anger. What do you think? 2. What’s the difference between a Major Prophet and a Minor Prophet? 3. In 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 388 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today’s show: 1. 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.  2. 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?  3. 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? 4. 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. 5. 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 A Better Way: Rediscovering the Drama of God-Centered Worship by Michael Horton  Honest Evangelism by Rico Tice