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Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Questions in this Episode 1. I have been doubting my salvation for years now and I want to know what’s keeping me from Christ. I am also bipolar, does that have anything to do with what I’m struggling with? 2. In John chapter 2, why does Jesus answer his mother Mary with a question, and why is this first miracle him turning water into wine? What does that mean? 3. I am in an abusive home and I am not sure if the Bible condones me leaving my husband. What should I do?

Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.   Questions in this Episode 1. What are the biggest differences between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism? 2. Is there a difference between Saints and ordinary Christians? 3. Is it a biblical teaching to sow financial seeds in order to reap bigger rewards? I heard a pastor say this recently. And if it is biblical, why do these “seeds” always have to be financial? 4. Is it legalistic to require Christians to wear certain kinds of clothing? 5. Does God view marriages of nonbelievers differently than he views the marriages of Christians, or are they the same?

Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Questions in this Episode 1. A family member recently came out as gay and this has been incredibly difficult for him. I am confused on how to respond to him in a Christian way. What should I do? 2. A friend of mine is thinking of starting his own church and installing himself as the pastor. Is this something we should be comfortable with? 3. Does the Bible mean something entirely different to its original audience than it does for me? 4. Does Christianity require a dress code? 5. In Isaiah 65, when it speaks about the new heavens and the new earth, it seems to say that people still die there. But in Revelation 21 it says that there will be no more death. Can you explain this?

Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.   Questions in this Episode 1. In regards to the 2nd Commandment, I understand that it prohibits us from making images of God the Father. But is it wrong for us to imagine and image of God if the Bible visually describes him? 2. My sister believes in soul-sleep. I wanted to share some scriptures with her to tell her that our family members that have died are in heaven now. What are some scriptures you would point me to? 3. Over the 4th of July weekend I went to a church service where they did an American flag salute. I told my pastor about this and he said he doesn't want to include the American flag in our church services. What do you think about including flags and political statements in our church services? 4. I have noticed that Abraham often practices deceit in his life as it is recorded in Genesis. Why do you think he did this? 5. I have been a Christian all my life. I am now in my forties and I've been dealing with a long illness that has caused anxiety and depression. I've been through many tragedies and other illnesses in my life, but this has caused me to feel such an absence of God and His promises. How do I experience God's presence and the comfort of his promises without these feelings and comfort? Why does God draw himself from people for so long and let them fend for themselves? Today's Offer Core 101 - Bible Study 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. Resources HOW DOES THE CHURCH RELATE TO THE GOVERNMENT?