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Core Christianity: Tough Questions Answered

Did the Father Really “Turn His Face Away”?

host Adriel Sanchez aired April 15, 2022

Episode 946 Show Notes 

From the Show

In that hour of trial and crucifixion, the Father was with him. Jesus quotes from Psalm 22 to show that he is taking our place and bearing our penalty. Christ was not separated from the Father on the cross.

Adriel Sanchez

Did the Father Really “Turn His Face Away”?

Questions in this Episode

  1. Did Jesus’s crucifixion actually take place on Thursday?
  2. One of my favorite hymns is “How Deep the Father’s Love For Us,” but I recently heard that the line in it that says “the Father turned his face away” is controversial to some. What is your view on that?
  3. How can I make sure that I’m interpreting the Bible correctly?
  4. How can I build my faith up?
  5. Is doctrine worth debating about with other Christians?

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Adriel Sanchez

Adriel Sanchez is pastor of North Park Presbyterian Church, a congregation in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). In addition to his pastoral responsibilities, he also serves the broader church as a host on the Core Christianity radio program, a live, daily call-in talk show where he answers listeners' questions about the Bible and the Christian faith. He and his wife Ysabel live in San Diego with their five children.

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