Episode 767 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
Questions in this Episode
1. Why don’t protestants make the sign of the cross before praying, and why are crosses in protestant churches bare, without the body of Christ on them?
2. If we are new creations in Christ, should we still refer to ourselves as “sinners”?
3. Why did God make the world?
4. Did Jonah die in the whale and then resurrect like Jesus?
5. Is it ok to pray for God to provide for me financially?
6. I have a question about Philippians 4:19. I’ve heard that verse being used as a promise that God will meet all of our physical needs if we have enough faith in Him. Does God actually promise that somewhere in the Bible? In 2nd Corinthians chapter 11 Paul talks about his sufferings and how he experienced lack of food, water, and clothing and I don’t understand why God allowed that.
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Are Creeds and Confessions Just Traditionalism In Disguise?
Episode 529 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. Could you explain what Jesus means in Matthew 18:18 when he says, “whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven”? 2. How do I position a conversation regarding someone who is an atheist or a Buddhist about Jesus, without them getting upset with me? And how do I do so effectively in such a short amount of time? 3. My wife and I haven’t been able to conceive, and we are thinking about pursuing in vitro fertilization. Is this an option for Christians? 4. I’ve heard some Christians defend the use of Creeds and Confessions in the church because they teach orthodox interpretations of Scripture. How is this any different than the Roman Catholic view that elevates Sacred Tradition to the same level as Scripture? Resources Bioethics and the Christian Life: A Guide to Making Difficult Decisions by David VanDrunen 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.
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Did Jesus Go to Hell Before His Resurrection?
Episode 234 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today’s show: 1. What does first John 2 mean when it says not to be attached by the things of this world? How does this fit with being appreciative and thankful for God’s creation? 2. I believe churches should format their liturgies to a regulative form and scripture-based worship. For this is Gods prerogative on how to approach him. Now, my question is, how can we reconcile this to the dancing of David? Others justify this saying that church worship must be like David’s, without limits. 3. When the creeds talk about Jesus descending into hell, what exactly does that mean? How should we understand this? 4. Isaiah 6:9 cannot be referring to Jesus when it says, ‘Everlasting Father.’ I’m confused why Isaiah is applying being the Father to Jesus? If Jesus and the Father are distinct persons how does this fit? 5. Is it fair to say that Israel was the Old Testament church? I have heard you say something like this before, but shouldn’t we keep Judaism and Christianity separate?
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Episode 746 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com
