Episode 384 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today’s show: 1. In 1 Corinthians 15:50 it says, “I tell you this, brothers: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.” I’m really confused about this because it sounds like Paul is saying that sin is tied to our body. 2. Are good works part of salvation; and what are good works exactly? 3. What is the most important thing New believers need to understand about worship? 4.  My question relates to the end of 1 Corinthians 14 were it says, “let him who is spiritual acknowledge that what I’m writing to you is a command of the Lord.” What do you see here that is being commanded? Resources Devoted to God: Blueprints for Sanctification by Sinclair B. Ferguson A Better Way: Rediscovering the Drama of God-Centered Worship by Michael HortonOffers

Episode 445 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today’s show: 1. Hi can you guys please explain Matthew 3:15, what was the purpose of Jesus being baptized?  2. I just heard one of the other questions being asked about conspiracy theories, and it wasn’t really your answer that had me concerned, it was more so the way that, maybe Christians look down on conspiracy theorists? The reason that concerns me is that, through my research in the Bible, I do believe in the flat earth. And the reason I was studying that in the Bible is because I was trying to prove that it wasn’t a flat earth. Now I feel concerned with my belief, I guess, and I was wondering how you felt about that, or how God felt about that, or what else I can do? 3. We are told by Jesus to pray for our enemies, but what does that look like? I’m not sure how not to sound like a Pharisee when praying for someone who has hurt me. If I pray something like, “Please let them see the error of their ways…” then I am saying that I think I am right and they are wrong, but if that weren’t the case, then I probably wouldn’t be hurt. I’m confused about the practical way to pray for someone who has caused pain, especially if that person refuses to see their responsibility. I appreciate any help you can give.   4. In Zechariah 14:4, it speaks about the day when the Lord will fight against the nations, and his feet will stand on the Mount of Olives near Jerusalem. It was from the Mount of Olives that Jesus taught about his second coming and the place from which he literally ascended to heaven. In fact, moments after his ascension, angels told the disciples Jesus would return in the same manner they saw him leave. Could these texts together be teaching that the Mount of Olives will be the initial place to where Jesus returns to earth and will touch down?  5. Is it wrong for a Christian to be cremated? I’m trying to put my affairs in order and wondered about that.  6. I’m a christian convert from atheism. After my conversion and learning about the faith, something became clearly obvious. Easter is, or should be, a much bigger deal than Christmas. I understand that both his birth and resurrection are important events, but it seems to me that one is clearly above the other. I also understand why the world, even nonbelievers, celebrate Christmas, but why don’t Christians and churches put more emphasis on celebrating Easter with at least the same vigor (and budget) that they do around Christmas?  Resources The Story of Reality: How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important that Happens in Between by Gregory Koukl Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.

Episode 270 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today’s show: 1. Does God love some people more than others? 2. What are good reasons for Christian married couples to put off having kids? When does concern about things like finances, time, and energy in regards to having children cross the line from being wise to being unbiblical and not trusting the Lord’s provision or sovereignty over the womb? What if one spouse has a strong desire to have children and the other doesn’t?  3. I’m curious how you guys have worked through doubt in the past. I can read a lot on apologetics and spend time in prayer and Bible study, but it just seems like there are times where doubt starts to creep in and I can’t seem to stop it. I get to these unexplainable moments when it seems like the evidence for Christianity seems too thin to stake one’s entire life on it, especially since this is supposed to be evidence from an Almighty God pointing us in the direction of eternal life with him or eternal damnation away from his presence. There are times I fear I only remain a Christian because of the social pressures against de-converting and not out of a heartfelt faith.