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 1336 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is it biblical to practice family planning to limit how many kids I have? 2. Does Isaiah 45:7 teach that God is the author of evil? 3. Is it wrong for a Christian to get plastic surgery? 4. Why are some verses excluded from different translations of the Bible? 5. How can I know God’s calling on my life?   Today’s Offer Can the Devil Read My Mind   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

Episode 338 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today’s show: 1. What is a soul mate and what’s wrong with that idea? 2. Talk to a marriage counselor and they will tell you that worse than anger or guilt is marriage is weariness. That’s when a relationship is really on the rocks, when you’re too tired to fight, or no longer see the point of another attempt at rapprochement. 3. I know that it’s important to continue dating your spouse, but our children have been getting into lots of trouble at school and my husband and I can’t find the time because we are constantly worried about leaving them without supervision? 4. This is something you wrote that to many in our audience may sound strange at first: “Real love is not something we decide on. Nor is it something we earn. Love is more than something we fall into; it’s something we fail into. What sounds like the more tragic view of life is actually a starting point for compassion, forgiveness, and joy.” What do you mean by failing into love? 5. You write that the parenting section of a bookstore resembles the religious section. How so?