Unanswered Questions

Is the nature of God consistent when we consider the actions of God in the OT vs Jesus' actions in the NT? This is a seemingly challenging question to consider, and most people would rather just avoid it altogether; but instead, join us for a few minutes as Tim digs into a couple passages and shows that indeed, the nature of God does not shake or bend through the course of time. We hope this gives...

Tim responds to the difficult and multi-layered question of how to recognize and respond to the homeless as Christians. We want to be obedient and faithful to God, but we also need to be wise and take care—is there a balance? Tune in and we hope this podcast episode is a blessing and a challenge for your life.

Join our guest, Dr. Bob Cole, as he dives into the Psalms and shows us that, though we’ve often seen these chapters as a collection of songs, they are in fact interwoven and connected to proclaim a united narrative within itself and the whole of the scriptures.

Join us for a relook at Ephesians 2:8-9. It’s easy to read these verses, maybe memorized since you were a child, and miss what exactly we were saved from, and the great depth and magnificence of the grace gift we’ve been given.

We often read a passage, naturally, in our own bubble. We live in a particular country and its often the lens we view God’s Word through—it’s a natural tendency, but it doesn’t always afford us the best understanding of the text or give us the most appropriate takeaways. Take another look at this promise with Tim, and we hope this episode is a blessing for your walk with Christ.

Join Tim and I for a fresh look into Matthew 18. We want to be Christians who are empowered by God’s Word, but we want to be empowered with a careful and correct understanding of passages. We hope this is a blessing to your walk and thanks for joining in!

Context, Context, Context. Again we return to another passage that is often used to bolster our faith when times are difficult, uncertain, or when we are enduring suffering. Take a quick look at the passage from a fresh perspective as Tim discusses its original intent. Thanks for listening!

1 John 1:9 seems to promise us that, if we confess our sins to God, He then is faithful & just to forgive our sins—no matter what! Is this a guarantee of forgiveness as long as we confess, no matter what we continue to do?

Philippians 4:13 is often times the go to passage when we feel like we are swimming upstream. It’s used as that extra push to get us through a seemingly unobtainable task. But are we seeing this verse the way it was originally intended to be read and understood? Join us for a fresh look!

How do we explain sin to our children, to our students, to co-workers, or to our friends and family? Tim canonically takes us through three, seemingly separate passages, and shows us a seamless picture of the nature and seriousness of sin. Don’t forget to email any of your questions to: questionsforpastortim@gmail.com

Tim digs into Romans 1:28 and it’s surrounding verses and explains the intent of Paul when he makes this potent statement about God’s judgment.

Is there a way to be free from the bond of sexual sin and move forward with God’s blessing in a marriage? This episode deals with the serious and sensitive topic of sexual sin prior to marriage. Is there any hope? Listen in and be encouraged.

Cohabitation has become a hot topic amongst Christians today. Tim provides some principles and truth from God’s Word concerning this difficult and sensitive issue. Thanks for taking the time to listen and engage your mind!

“God made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that in him we would become the righteousness of God.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭5:21‬ ‭NET‬‬

He was a chosen disciple and ministered with Jesus throughout His entire public ministry, but was he a genuine follower of Christ? Enjoy a canonical approach to this challenging question.

In this episode, Tim unravels the details that sparked the first murder ever recorded. Why did God find favor with one brother and not the other? Listen in and find out!

I’m not sure there’s been a more juggled question passed down through the ages, and yet we still ponder this question. Tim answers this question from a deeply canonical approach—listen and consider our purpose in this life.

Tim tackles this commandment’s meaning canonically, but listen carefully, it may not mean exactly what you’ve always thought!

Tim tackles a question that helps us properly study the book of Proverbs and then accurately and canonically apply its truth. Enjoy!

Listen in for an in-depth look at what the Bible has to say about fearing the Lord. We hope your walk is enhanced and your understanding of God’s Word grown.

Exodus 20:4 HCSB—“Do not make an idol for yourself, whether in the shape of anything in the heavens above or on the earth below or in the waters under the earth.” ‭‭

Was Melchizedek a theophany, or was he a real, living historical figure? And, if he is a real historical figure, how was he a high priest before the Levitical priesthood was established?

We welcome back Dr. Zach Cole. He’s joining us from Belfast, Northern Ireland to discuss a challenging topic: Is the Bible inerrant? In this episode Dr. Cole breaks down and unpacks some tangible, practical ways we can think about this topic. Along the way he refers to several resources you can pick up for further study on this topic. May your confidence in God’s Word grow as you listen!

Dr. Zach Cole joins us from Belfast, Northern Ireland to discuss two challenging issues concerning the Bible. In the first of two episodes we discuss the idea that the books of the Bible are just a bunch of random stories thrown together. Can a case be made for the accuracy and congruency of the text as a whole?

In our final episode (for now) in this parenting series, Tim submits a biblical model for helping your child(ren) internalize your core values and grow into mature adults.