You may have seen or heard some variation of this saying ldquo If you want to go fast go alone But if you want to go far go together rdquo It rsquo s a lovely thought isn rsquo t it But is there any solid research to reassure us that these words are not just lovely but true Yes In fact one such study by British and American researchers demonstrated that people estimated the size of mountains as significantly smaller if they were standing with someone else as opposed to when standing alone In other words ldquo social support rdquo [... more]

Two workers at a Mars candy factory in Pennsylvania fell into a large vat of chocolate This might sound like the beginning of a joke mdash and perhaps a lovely predicament to chocolate lovers But the men mdash though unhurt mdash were waist-deep in the confection and couldn rsquo t get out on their own Firefighters ultimately had to cut a hole in the side of the vat to deliver them to safety When the prophet Jeremiah found himself at the bottom of a mud-filled cistern the story was anything but sweet As a messenger to God rsquo s people [... more]

Christians are no longer under the dominion of sin As we grow in sanctification we must put to death the old desires of the flesh From his sermon series in the book of Galatians today R C Sproul exhorts us to examine our lives and pursue holiness in the power of the Holy Spirit Get R C Sproul's Commentary on Galatians for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org galatians-commentary Meet Today's Teacher R C Sproul - was known for his ability to winsomely and clearly communicate deep practical truths from God's Word He was founder of Ligonier [... more]

Stephen was the first church martyr but we're all called to carry a cross and put to death our selfish ambitions and pride So Christian living is all about learning how to die What does this mean exactly Watch the full-length version or read Stephen's manuscript here https www wisdomonline org teachings acts-lesson- [... more]

The Apostle Stephen was the first Christian martyr With no time to say goodbye to friends or put things in order he was put to death on the spot But Stephen was ready Are you Watch the full-length version or read Stephen's manuscript here https www wisdomonline org teachings acts-lesson- [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode What is the proper understanding of the Trinity How will we recognize the Antichrist Does Romans mean that if I act against my conscience I am sinning Is there forgiveness for a woman who has had an abortion If I still desire to sin does that mean that my heart is unchanged Today's Offer Devotional - Fearfully Made Request our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE - - to request them by phone Want to partner with us in our work [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode Is the fruit of the Spirit necessary for assurance of salvation Is it possible to have eternal security What do Christians believe will happen to them when they die Do I need to ask God for forgiveness for the same sins Is repentance absolutely necessary to be saved Are women allowed to preach in church in light of Timothy How should we understand the one left behind in Matthew - Today's Offer Booklet - How To Keep Your Faith After High School Request [... more]

The passage we deal with today is perhaps one of the most enigmatic of all scripture Peter - quot For Christ also suffered for sins once for all the righteous for the unrighteous that he might bring you to God He was put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit in which he also went and made proclamation to the spirits in prison who in the past were disobedient when God patiently waited in the days of Noah while the ark was being prepared In it a few that is eight people were saved through water [... more]

Paul urgently warned Timothy about the extensive damage false teachers can do within a church So how can we recognize these wolves in sheep's clothing And how should we respond Discover the answer along with Alistair Begg on Truth For Life Listen [... more]

William Cowper ndash the English poet found a friend in his pastor John Newton ndash the former slave trader Cowper suffered from depression and anxiety attempting to die by suicide more than once When Newton visited him they rsquo d go on long walks together and talk about God Thinking that Cowper would benefit from engaging creatively and having a reason to write his poetry the minister had the idea to compile a hymnal Cowper contributed many songs including ldquo God Moves in a Mysterious Way rdquo When Newton moved to another church he and Cowper remained strong friends and [... more]

Pro-Choice is an euphemism for Pro-Death Abortion is tantamount to child sacrifice in the Old Testament and God hated it He forbid Israel to partake of it and any who did was to be put to death But that's not all God said those who witnessed child sacrifice and looked the other way and did nothing He would also judge God not only will judge those who provide and have abortions He will judge His people if we fail to lift our voices on behalf of the aborted ones To support this ministry financially visit https www oneplace com donate [... more]

Pro-Choice is an euphemism for Pro-Death Abortion is tantamount to child sacrifice in the Old Testament and God hated it He forbid Israel to partake of it and any who did was to be put to death But that's not all God said those who witnessed child sacrifice and looked the other way and did nothing He would also judge God not only will judge those who provide and have abortions He will judge His people if we fail to lift our voices on behalf of the aborted ones To support this ministry financially visit https www oneplace com donate [... more]

Pro-Choice is an euphemism for Pro-Death Abortion is tantamount to child sacrifice in the Old Testament and God hated it He forbid Israel to partake of it and any who did was to be put to death But that's not all God said those who witnessed child sacrifice and looked the other way and did nothing He would also judge God not only will judge those who provide and have abortions He will judge His people if we fail to lift our voices on behalf of the aborted ones To support this ministry financially visit https www oneplace com donate [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode If John - are not in the original manuscripts should we consider them canonical I am a young mom with three young children My question is what happens if the Lord comes back when my kids are still too young to fully comprehend the gospel What happens if the Lord comes back while I'm still pregnant Will I have my baby in heaven Should Christians be more familiar with the Book of Enoch I am a nurse and am resisting my state's mandatory [... more]

Clifford Williams was sentenced to die for a murder he didn rsquo t commit From death row he vainly filed motions to reconsider the evidence against him Each petition was denied mdash for forty-two years Then attorney Shelley Thibodeau learned of his case She found that not only was there no evidence to convict Williams but that another man had confessed to the crime At the age of seventy-six Williams was finally exonerated and released nbsp The prophets Jeremiah and Uriah were also in deep trouble They had told Judah that God promised to judge His people if they didn [... more]

Wondering why The Magi are only in Matthew's Gospel - Plus the story of Abraham's Magi that the Jews would relate to from https www chabad org library article cdo aid jewish Nimrod-and-Abraham htm Nimrod's Humble Heritage Nimrod the mighty hunter was one of the sons of Kush Kush was the son of Ham the lowest and least important of Noah's three sons Nimrod came from a line which was cursed by Noah Cursed be Canaan a slave of slaves shall he be unto his brothers By birth Nimrod had no right to be a king or ruler But he [... more]

Most of us have too much stuff In our greed we look at our neighbors note their possessions and say ldquo I need everything they have rdquo Greed is insidious and unless it rsquo s put to death it will choke the life out of a Christian nbsp Click here to listen Duration [... more]

For twenty-nine years after World War II ended Hiroo Onoda hid in the jungle refusing to believe his country had surrendered Japanese military leaders had dispatched Onoda to a remote island in the Philippines Lubang with orders to spy on the Allied forces Long after a peace treaty had been signed and hostilities ceased Onoda remained in the wilderness In Onoda rsquo s commanding officer traveled to the island to find him and convince him the war was over For three decades Onoda lived a meager isolated existence because he refused to surrender mdash refused to believe the conflict was [... more]

Bob Lepine along with hosts Dave and Ann Wilson continue their discussion of agape love found in Corinthians a passage that reveals the most common cracks found in marriage relationships What exactly does it mean to rejoice in the truth and why is it so vital to a relationship What do you do if your spouse isn't interested in pursuing a virtuous and honest relationship And how should you approach your spouse with areas where you've been deceitful in the past Show Notes and Resources Take your marriage from good to great with these free resources https www familylife com [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Key questions answered in today's show Hello my name is Lou from Vincenza Italy I trust this note finds you and your families all well and safe from the virus My question is regarding Samuel this passage has always perplexed me It appears that David allows seven of Saul's heirs to be put to death by the Gibeonites for revenge and in order to answer prayer on behalf of the land v Am I reading this correctly Is there a deeper meaning that I'm missing When you [... more]

Episode Dr Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Key questions answered in today's show How does a Christian mortify sin Because Scripture says that if we put to death the deeds of the Body than we shall live So can you give some practical steps on how to mortify sin For example how to mortify profanity If someone keeps using foul language and they keep repenting and they get tired of repenting because they keep doing it the moment after they repent how does a person overcome and mortify that kind of sin What [... more]