Core Christianity

Where Was Jesus During the Two Days He Was Dead?

Episode 151 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 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? 5. Does science teach us that God doesn’t exist? How should we respond to this?

Is It Okay to Kill When Serving in the Military?

Episode 150 | 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 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? 

Do We Need Our Parent's Approval to Marry?

Episode 149 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today’s show: 1. 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? 

How Could Jesus Be Tempted Like Us?

Episode 148 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 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?’

Is It Okay to Call God 'Abba' or 'Daddy'?

Episode 147 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 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? 

Can the Devil Put Thoughts in Our Minds?

Episode 146 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 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?

How Can I Teach My Young Children About Christ?

Episode 145 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 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?

Should Christians Engage in Politics?

Episode 144 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 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?

How Should We Understand Christ's Warnings of Being Cast Out?

Episode 143 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 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?

Can a Christian Actively Practice Homosexuality?

Episode 142 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 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?

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