The last book of the Bible was written nearly two thousand years ago Can such an ancient book still be relatable Listen to a series that explains that the Bible is not only still relevant it's vital Study along with Alistair Begg on Truth For Life ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series 'Why Bother with the Bible ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read [... more]

GUEST ABNER CHOU head translator Legacy Standard BibleChristmas is a season when Christians remember rejoice and praise God for sending His Son Jesus Christ into our world to offer Himself as the atonement for sin The details of Christ's birth and life were prophesied in the Old Testament and then fulfilled hundreds of years later in the New Testament Christmas is also the end of the calendar year and as we look to the new year Christians often consider how to know and love God and His Word in a deeper way Bible reading plans are hatched sinful tendencies resolved [... more]

This program is a rebroadcast of a previously aired program on January GUEST PAUL TWISS Instructor of Bible Exposition The Master's SeminaryMany Christians begin a new year with the goal of reading through the entire Bible It is an excellent and attainable endeavor one that will help the believer better understand God and His purposes Since all Scripture is inspired by God Tim the one who reads through the Bible is hearing directly from God on a daily basis That being said the Bible is a big book written by authors on three continents in three languages Hebrew Greek and [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Topics include--- - Matt discussed his newest articles released on CARM -- - Can you explain Haggai - in regard to Jesus' genealogy--- - Matt comments on the recent school shooting -- - What do we do with the idea as a Christian who says -I don't care whose in the White House I'm for king Jesus --- - What do you think and understand about the Lutheran idea of baptismal regeneration--- - What Bible reading plan would you recommend--- - What is the big deal whether baptism [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode Why don't I hear pastors preach on st nd and rd John Can Christians go to heaven if they are described as being prejudice Is there a pattern for worship or a set of laws for how we should carry out our worship services I've never been attracted to fasting but I want to be obedient to God's Word Does the Bible explain to us how to execute a fast In Genesis it says that God makes man male and female in our [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode Someone called in recently and said that they saw Jesus in person But Jesus sent us the Holy Spirit upon his ascension Why would he be here and make appearances to others if he has already sent us the Holy Spirit Starting in the pandemic I saw a lot of people watch church virtually and then some of them try to take communion at home with things other than bread and wine Does it matter what things we use when we take communion [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode There is a girl at church that I would like to approach and ask out How do I go about doing this biblically Is it true that God loves the sinner but hates the sin I'm struggling to see this distinction in Scripture For example in the opening verses of Malachi God says Esau have I hated Jacob have I loved Would it be more accurate to say that God hates the sinner in their sin I know Jesus was without sin but [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode Are people with mental disabilities still able to understand the gospel in some way Before I came to the faith I was living with someone we are still dating but we are not living together any longer but we plan to be married However he is not a Christian but he is open to Christianity We are even attending a Bible study together Is it ok to pursue marrying this man if he is open to Christianity but is not a Christian yet [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com I am wondering if you have any advice on when and when not to bring up current events or pop culture into your bible teaching I am a bible teacher and note that some preachers bring up current issues and make pop-culture references non-stop while others never mention these things Any advice on how to do this well without watering down the biblical message I remember learning in th grade how humans evolved from hominids so I am wondering how the story of Adam and Eve in [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com I was wondering if you could offer some scriptural advice on whether or not believers should watch shows like The Chosen On the one hand I think that it's a faithful representation of the character of Jesus and the disciples And while it does take creative liberties I don't think any of the creative liberties contradicts what Scripture teaches I think it does well to help us expand our imagination about the reality that Jesus Christ was God who took on flesh and was man On the [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com I recently heard a pastor say that for anybody to speak against him would be speaking against The Father Is speaking against a pastor speaking against God I have heard some say that the Apostle Paul was still performing Jewish ceremonies and even sacrifices after his conversion to Christianity For example in Acts it says that Then Paul took the men and the next day he purified himself along with them and went into the temple giving notice when the days of purification would be fulfilled and [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions CoreChristianity com Show Notes What do you say to people who claim that Christian doctrines like the trinity and the miracles in the bible are merely myths and fairytales I believe and trust in Jesus but when I start to spell out the things Christians believe it does honestly sound strange sometimes Curious to hear your thoughts What's the difference in bible translations The one I use is a Roman Catholic bible which contains additional books not found in other Bibles but even so isn't the word of God going to [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions CoreChristianity com Show Notes How do you appeal to a person who claims to be a Christian without being part of a local church without taking the sacraments and sitting under the regular preaching of the Word of God I want to ask a question How do I get to know more about the word of God What was the blessing that Abraham would be to all the nations from Genesis - Is it possible to be saved and not know it I am aware of the verse that says the [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions CoreChristianity com Show Notes Who were the Three Magi or Wisemen that came to see Jesus when he was born They don't seem to be referenced again in scripture Is their involvement in the story important or is it random Can you explain what Matthew - means When it comes to salvation do we respond to God or does God respond to us when we choose him A family member who is not a Christian asked me what Christians have against reincarnation since we believe that God was incarnate as Jesus [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions CoreChristianity com Show Notes I want to be a Christian but I am not sure how Can you please help me Could you explain Mark - for me please I know in my head that God is good and uses things for His Glory but both myself and my daughter have learning disabilities that make life very difficult Why would God allow that and how can it possibly be used for His Glory Thank you In Hosea where it says When Israel was a child I loved him and out of [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions CoreChristianity com Show Notes I grew up in a church that would go into a lot of details about the book of Revelation trying to discern if we were living in the last days and what it all meant but in all those years I never understood the point or the big picture of what the book is about What is the main thing I should get from reading the book What role do good works play in a Christian's life as it relates to the final judgment Does God sometimes [... more]