Episode 860 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com

Episode 440 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today’s show: 1. 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?  2. 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.  3. 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?  4. 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 Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.

Episode 1300 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. 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 ok way to be in God’s word?   Today’s Offer Inner Core   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