Episode 287 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
Key questions answered in today’s show:
1. Why were Jesus’ disciples surprised that he had to die if Isaiah 53 clearly teaches that the Messiah would be a suffering servant?
2. What does it mean to be created in the image of God? A college professor brought this up in a class on Hebrew Bible but didn’t really explain it. He just told us that it had something to do with ancient near eastern kings, but I never heard any of this and was confused and would like to know what you guys think about the image of God in the book of Genesis.
3. In John 6.23 Jesus says that unless we eat his flesh and drink his blood, we have no life. I have a friend who is catholic, and she was telling me that they believe that they literally eat and drink the body and blood of Christ. I have never heard any one deal with this verse before and I would love to hear your perspective.
4. In Matthew 18 Jesus tells us to go through a process of trying to reconcile a relationship. My question is, does a person have to go through this process with someone who has been physically violent in the relationship? Does reconciliation in a physically violent relationships work the same way?
5. Is it a sin to skip church when you don’t feel up to going?
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What Happened When Jesus Died on the Cross?
Episode 92 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today’s show: 1. I have a question about the resurrection of the saints in Matthew 27:51–54. What does the Bible mean here? 2. I have heard you say this before but I’m not sure I understand it. What does it mean that Jesus was raised for our justification? 3. If God is not the author of sin, how do you understand Isaiah 45:7 which says, “I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord do all these things”? 4. In Mark 12 when Jesus teaches that in heaven there won’t be marriage, that we will be like angles. This has always bothered me because I really like being married to my wife. How should I understand this? Does this mean that my wife won’t be my wife in heaven? 5. What is the difference between striving to live a holy life and works righteousness? When does morality become moralism? 6. In Isaiah 55 where it says, “Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food,” my question is this: How can we find more satisfaction in what God gives?
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Was the Trinity Broken at the Cross?
Episode 1201 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com
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How Do We Love Sinners Without Condoning Their Sin?
Episode 176 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today’s show: 1. Why are certain groups like Mormons better at evangelism than certain protestant groups? 2. I recently read an article from the BBC about a 14 year old girl who committed suicide because of her fear that her church wouldn’t accept her as a Gay Christian. Once that information came out, her former church has since changed their stance on Gay Marriage. They now profess to be an inclusive Church, “embracing everyone, regardless of gender, race, disability or sexuality”. Was this the right response of her church? 3. I am still struggling with some of the sins that I committed when I was a new Christian, and now after being a Christian for more than 15 years it feels like I haven’t made much progress at all. How can I get past some of these sins and continue to grow? 4. What does Paul mean in 1 Corinthians when he says that the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing? 5. Does being gospel-centered mean we shouldn’t care about non-essentials like the nature of the church or baptism?
