Episode 527 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. Sometimes I feel like the most inspirational verses in the Bible actually leave me feeling hopeless. Like 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” I’m not always happy, I don’t always pray, and I often forget to be thankful. If this is God’s will for me, why do I have such a hard time living it out? 2. I heard a TV pastor talk about the bible verse, “God is no respecter of persons.” He went on to say that this meant that God does not respect people, only Jesus. Is this correct? I know God loves people, perhaps everyone, but does he respect them? 3. I know the Bible talks about Scripture being God-breathed, but who was the first person that started writing the Bible, and how has everything been compiled into one book? 4. How can I reach out, on a spiritual level, to a friend and fellow Christian who has fallen away to drugs and alcohol and has seemingly lost his love for the Lord? Resources God Has Spoken: Revelation and the Bible by J. I. Packer 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 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 454 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today’s show: 1. The San Diego Union Tribune reported that churches will now be allowed to hold drive in services. Now that congregations are able to physically gather in this limited way, how would you advice church leaderships to utilize this method of gathering effectively and should the church administer the sacraments of baptism and the Lord’s Supper during this time especially in the light of social distancing and the specific order of refraining from “direct or indirect physical touch with others?”  2. What sort of music should be played in church?  3. When praying, say for a healing from God, should a person thank God for that specific healing as if it has already happened? What if God chooses not to heal? Thank you.  4. Will my mom with dementia go to heaven?  Resources A Better Way: Rediscovering the Drama of God-Centered Worship by Michael Horton Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God by Tim Keller Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.