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

Episode 252 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today’s show: 1. In Deuteronomy 26 where it talks about welcoming the stranger apply to us today or has this command passed away with the Old Covenant?  2. As a pastor, how can I help instill love in the members of my congregation? 3.  How do you understand 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. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today’s show: 1. Were Old Testament believers indwelt by the Spirit in the same way that New Testament believers were? If not, what is the difference between then and now? 2. What are helpful ways to talk to people who have left the faith? 3. Can you help me 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. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today’s show: 1. I have a friend who is really into new age teachings and in a conversation she mentioned Psalm 82:6 where it says that we are “gods, sons of the Most High” as evidence that the Bible teaches that each of us have god within ourselves. I know that her interpretation can’t be right, but I don’t know how to make sense of this passage. 2. 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? 3. 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? 4. In 1 Corinthians 15 is Paul saying that our bodies will be something different from being a physical body? 5. 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. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today’s show: 1. Is there a further filling up or pouring out of the Spirit when we are saved? 2. Why do you think it’s so hard for people to understand God’s grace? 3. 2 Corinthians 5:21 says that “Christ became sin.” I know this can’t in any way contradict 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. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today’s show: 1. How can the church help serve young families? 2. When I sin, it feels like I’m separated from God and that I can’t even pray to him. I would like to know how do we get back to God? How does God punish us for our sins? 3. What do you think about the 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. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today’s show: 1. Can Christians become demon possessed? 2. 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. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today’s show: 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. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today’s show: 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? 2. 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. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today’s show: 1. How do I know that Jesus is real? 2. What you think about the state of our culture and how Christians should think about it? 3. 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? 4. Is it possible to struggle with addiction and be a true Christian? 5. What does it mean to be saved? I’m confused by the past, present and future language of being saved in the Bible.