Episode 449 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.
Key questions answered in today’s show:
1. If I have repented from a sin, does that mean I should never do it again, or if I do, does it mean I didn’t really repent? I ask the Lord for forgiveness and try to not do those sins again, but I do. What am I doing wrong?
2. What does it mean to put my trust in Christ instead of just believing or even admiring the facts about him?
3. I’m in CA and as of today churches are not allowed to have in-person gatherings. My pastor and elder board have decided that we are resuming in church services on May 31 with or without the governor’s approval. I think the church has a responsibility to witness to the community by being law-abiding, even though I live in a community that has been very lightly touched by the coronavirus. My husband thinks that the church has a duty to minister to the spiritual needs of the church body and that supersedes the governer’s edict about in-person gatherings. Could you shed some light on when it is appropriate for the church to defy government edicts? Will my church water down its witness by defying the governor’s rules? Is this a slippery slope?
4. I am wondering about how streaming has affected the church in these times. I haven’t seen a lot of grieving on my part from people. Rather, they try to make streaming something we should be happy about. And I mean I’m not happy about it. When churches are allowed to gather again, however that looks, do you think churches should still make streaming an option or should leaders call for physical gatherings and make that a priority for people who are able to gather and not hindered with physical ailments?
Resources
True vs False Repentance: Whats the Difference? by Adriel Sanchez
Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God’s Story by Michael Horton
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Are Christians Obligated to Follow COVID Mandates?
Episode 898 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com
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Are the Elements of Communion the Literal Body and Blood of Christ?
Episode 401 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today’s show: 1. What does 1 Peter 4 mean when it describes Christians as suffering in the flesh? 2. Hebrews 6:4–6 seems to say that anyone who backslides from the faith has no hope of returning to it. Can you clarify these verses and if there is any, can you give hope to a backslider like me? 3. I’m confused about John 6:56, where Jesus said, “Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him.” I have some Catholic friends who told me that this is talking about Communion or the Eucharist. I have never heard this before, is it true? 4. In Mark 9:1 Jesus says to his disciples that some standing here will not die before they see the kingdom of God arrive in great power. I don’t understand what this means. Can you clarify this for me? Resources Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian in Community by Dietrich Bonhoeffer Introducing Covenant Theology by Michael Horton Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
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How Can I Know That the Bible Is True?
Is the Bible trustworthy or divine? Pastor Adriel helps answer these questions and shows why we can be confident that the Bible is God’s word. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER – https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US – Instagram – X/Twitter – Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE – Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. – https://solamedia.org/ ——— ASK US A QUESTION – Have a question for Pastor Adriel? Reach out to us at questions@corechristianity.com.
