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**Core Christianity**

Core Christianity is dedicated to helping the body of Christ by answering the tough questions of our time.
Pastor Adriel Sanchez gives biblical answers that not only show why Christianity is true, but also why it’s good and beautiful. As an essential part of our multimedia effort to teach believers the core truths of historic Christianity, Core Christianity helps people experience the comfort of the gospel and gain confidence and wisdom.

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What Is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit? Jun 05, 2019

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Episode 198 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.

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Key questions answered in today's show:

1. I grew up hearing that God's church is supposed to be holy, but in our culture today, the church doesn't look holy and it seems to have fallen for much of the same controversies that I see in the world. What does the Bible have to say about this?

2. What do you think about listening to non-Christian music?

3. Is the baptism of the Holy Spirit something that happens sometime after becoming a believer?

4. How do we know that the 66 books in the Old and New Testament are the right books? Weren't the choice of those books politically motivated?

5. How can I discern the difference between a good choice and God's perfect will for my life?

Is It Okay for Christians to Use Anti-Depressants? Jun 04, 2019

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Episode 197 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.

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Key questions answered in today's show:

1. Is it okay for Christians to use anti-depressants? When should we trust God for healing and when should we trust doctors?

2. Does God use challenges and trials to make us holy?

3. Did Jesus really descend into hell? Did Jesus need to suffer in hell to pay for our sins?

4. I love your slogan, "to know what we believe and why I believe it." I'm struggling with how to convey that. Any help?

5. Are we sinners saved by grace, or are we saints who sin?

If Hitler Accepted Christ on His Last Day, Would He Be Accepted into Heaven? Jun 03, 2019

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Episode 196 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.

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Key questions answered in today's show:

1. How do you understand James 5, where it says, "confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed"?

2. In Ezekiel 28:13, who is the King of Tyre? In the past, it was explained to me that it is Satan but now that is not making sense.

3. What does it mean in 1st Peter 3, where it says that wives should be subject to their husbands?

4. If Hitler accepted Christ on his last day would he be accepted into heaven?

5. I know that the Bible says that Jesus conquered sin and death, what I struggle with is why God still allows suffering and even death to happen to faithful Christians. How does this work?

6. Can we ask God to give us a sign that he is going to answer our prayers either as a yes or a no?

How Do I Know If The Church I'm Attending Is a True Church? May 31, 2019

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Episode 195 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.

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Key questions answered in today's show:

1. Is focusing on the gospel really enough to lead a godly life or do you think that Christians also need the law?

2. In the Gospel of Luke, why is the genealogy of any historical relevance when Joseph was not the father of Jesus Christ?

3. I have come across a lot of articles and blogs saying that I am not in a true church with valid sacraments because protestant churches don't have apostolic succession. What are your thoughts on this, and do you recommend any resources for thinking this through?

4. I'm a mom and I really struggle with raising our two small children right now. There is a part of me that loves what I'm doing but the hard part is that I feel like most of my day is given over to my kids and get very little time to pray or read Scripture anymore. How can I be faithful to Jesus in this time?

5. What is the difference between the kingdom being inaugurated and consummated? I have heard you talk about this before but I'm not sure how to understand this.

Does the Bible Teach That People in Hell Will Cease to Exist? May 30, 2019

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Episode 194 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.

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Key questions answered in today's show:

1. How are people saved who died before Christ came?

2. The Bible teaches that Jesus was the son of God but the Gospel's also seems to present Jesus as a prophet? How should I understand this?

3. Are hell and the lake of fire the same thing? Or does the lake of fire teach that there will be a point in which people in hell will be annihilated?

4. I'm new to Christianity and honestly, I don't know where to go from here. How should I go forward?

5. There is something I'm a little confused about. Sometimes Christians speak as if everyone who is not a Christian is just evil or immoral. And other times it seems like Christian believe that unbelievers can be basically good? Is this a difference between liberals and conservatives?

6. I know that God forgives my sins when I repent and it's like they never happened, but I often worry about the coming judgement as a believer. When God goes through the good and bad deeds during this time, how are the sins that have been forgiven viewed?

Does God Speak to Us Personally? May 29, 2019

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Episode 193 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.

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Key questions answered in today's show:

1. What are your thoughts about vacation Bible school and the cheesy themes that are often devoid of the gospel. Should we be sending our children to them? How do we talk to family about this?

2. I have a friend who believes that God speaks to him personally. I don't experience that and I get the feeling that I am missing out on a deeper relationship with God. My question is, does God desire to speak with us each personally and if so, how do I learn to hear his voice?

3. In Episode 54, you said that creation is good and that God is going to renew creation. My understanding is that creation is going to be burned up and there will be a new heaven and a new earth. Can you clarify that a bit?

How Should Churches Handle Issues of Sexual Abuse? May 28, 2019

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Episode 192 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.

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Key questions answered in today's show:

1. How do you understand John 20:23, where Jesus says, "If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld"?

2. I was wondering why it's important to recite the Apostle's Creed and the Lord's Prayer during a worship service? I know some worship services do not do this and I was wondering what the reason for that was.

3. Does Jesus really expect Christians to turn the other cheek? Where is the line? At what point should a Christians stand up for themselves or their family and defend themselves against persecution?

4. How do you understand 1 Corinthians 10:23 where Paul says, "'All things are lawful,' but not all things are helpful. 'All things are lawful,' but not all things build up"?

5. I was raised believing that we are supposed to get baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. I have been reading my Bible about that and in Hebrews it says that we are supposed to be baptized in Jesus's name. Can you clarify this?

What Does The Bible Mean When It Says "We Will Be Glorified"? May 27, 2019

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Episode 191 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.

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Key questions answered in today's show:

1. I have a friend who likes to curse and generally doesn't care about the movies or music he listens to. When I have confronted him on it he has appealed to Christian liberty, the idea that in Christ he is free to do these things. What do you think? Is this how we should understand Christian liberty?

2. I'm at a new church where they recite the Lord's prayer in the service. Do you think it's good to do this? I'm used to churches where all prayers are said from the heart.

3. I was reading about the transfiguration in the Gideon Bible and it says that Moses and Elijah appeared. I looked it up in the King James Version it doesn't says Elijah; it says Elias. Now I'm confused.

4. What does he mean by glorified? And is this part of our salvation now or is it future?

5. I get a lot of opportunities to witness. I have witnessed sharing the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, and have been laughed at. I wonder if I do more harm than good. Is there a right way to share the gospel?

6. My brother-in-law was recently married into the Greek Orthodox Church. I'm confused by this form of orthodoxy. Can you help with this?

What Do You Think About 'Faith Healings'? May 24, 2019

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Episode 190 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.

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Key questions answered in today's show:

1. Does Colossians 2:20–22 mean we should not obey man made rules or laws?

2. I'm a new pastor who is frustrated after not seeing the fruit of his work in the congregation. Most of the people do not seem passionate about their faith.

3. My six-year-old daughter has had seizers all her life. I recently talked to a couple about their faith healing experiences. I know that there are healings in the Bible but I also know that there are many faith-healings that have been fake. How should I think about faith-healings? Is this something that I should pursue for my daughter?

How Should Christians Handle Disagreements Over Politics? May 23, 2019

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Episode 189 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.

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Key questions answered in today's show:

1. When does going to the gym and wanting to look good become and idol?

2. If we truly are walking in the Spirit will we no longer sin?

3. Is it possible to be conservative and also agree with more liberal concerns for the environment?

4. In John 14:2-3 it seems like Jesus talks about heaven in other sphere of dimension but in Romans 8:22 Paul seems to talk about heaven as the restoration of this present creation. How do these fit?

5. I understand that we are no longer under the Mosaic Law but are the ten commandments part of the Mosaic law and are Christians still obligated to follow them today?

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