Can People Be Considered "Good" or "Righteous" Apart from Christ?

Can People Be Considered "Good" or "Righteous" Apart from Christ?

Author: Adriel Sanchez May 31, 2022 Duration: 25:01

Episode 978 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.

Show Notes

CoreChristianity.com

Questions in this Episode

1. I was listening to your program, correct me if I misunderstood you, but it seemed to me like you said that if married couples are having relations not in order to have children, then they are sinning. I can't think of anything in the Bible that says such a thing. Is that your view?

2. Is self guided meditation ok or is it wrong in God's eyes?

3. In Luke 23, the author calls Joseph of Arimathea "a good and righteous man." But when I read Paul, he says in Romans 3 that "no one is righteous" apart from Christ. How can I reconcile these passages?

4. Was Elijah reincarnated as John the Baptist?

5. Is paradise and heaven the same or different places?

6. Should Christians refrain from watching shows that depict Christ like The Chosen?

Today's Offer

10 Verses to Memorize as a Family

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

Core Question – What's the Difference Between Justification and Sanctification?


In a world filled with complex and often unsettling questions, Core Christianity offers a grounded space for thoughtful exploration. Hosted by Pastor Adriel Sanchez, this podcast directly engages with the difficult inquiries people are actually asking about faith, life, and scripture. Each episode is built on the conviction that honest questions deserve thoughtful, biblical answers. Sanchez doesn’t just aim to demonstrate the truth of Christian teaching; he delves into why these ancient beliefs remain profoundly good and beautiful for modern life. Listening feels like having a compassionate and knowledgeable guide, one who helps untangle theological knots with clarity and grace. This isn't about superficial platitudes, but about rediscovering the foundational, historic truths that have sustained believers for centuries. Through these conversations, the Core Christianity podcast seeks to provide more than just information-it aims to impart a genuine sense of comfort from the gospel message, fostering both confidence and practical wisdom for everyday living. It’s for anyone, whether long-time believer or curious skeptic, who wants to understand the heart of Christian faith beyond the cultural noise.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 1000

Core Christianity
Podcast Episodes
How Should the Church Respond to the Equality Act? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:01
Episode 650 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. I am discipling someone who says they have a prayer language and speak in tongues. How should I work through this wi…
How Do I Know If God is Giving Me a Sign? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:01
Episode 648 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. What does Revelation teach about heaven? 2. Are there any scientific proofs for the resurrection of Jesus Christ? 3.…
What to Do When Your Church Becomes LGBTQ Affirming [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:01
Episode 647 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. What do you think about the Azusa St. Revivals and how those events impacted the modern church today? 2. I was forme…
Should Churches Meet Indoors Despite Government Restrictions? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:01
Episode 646 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. With how long the Coronavirus pandemic has gone on, is it time now for all churches to open up in defiance of the go…
How Do You Know When a Person with Mental Illness is Saved? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:01
Episode 645 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. How would you explain the doctrine of the Trinity to a young child? 2. I know that the Lord forgives us but I often…
Should We View Ravi Zacharias Like David? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:01
Episode 644 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. How do you leave a legalistic church? 2. My husband is struggling with sexual addictions, including pornography. How…
What Does it Mean To Be Pro-Life? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:01
Episode 643 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. Jesus proclaimed that he was the Son of God, and yet in Mark 1:25, Jesus rebuked the demons and told them not to say…
How Should We Take the Lord's Supper? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:01
Episode 642 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. I have heard that Paul's guidelines for taking communion in 1 Corinthians 11 is about the need for brothers and sist…