The following posts seek to answer questions based upon what the Bible says.
Lessons from 50 Years of Pastoral Ministry
Lessons from 50 Years of Pastoral Ministry
Pastoral ministry is a very difficult calling. In this interview, Geoff Thomas gives some practical helps and lessons from his 50 years of Christian ministry.
I’m 99% Sure I Committed the Unpardonable Sin
I’m 99% Sure I Committed the Unpardonable Sin
People are often plagued with the thought they've truly committed the unpardonable sin. What kind of counsel do these people need?
Can God Die?
Can God Die?
When Jesus died, did His human nature die or did His divine nature die? If only His human nature died, then what is the significance of it?
Protecting or Overprotecting Our Children?
Protecting or Overprotecting Our Children?
What should Christian parents do when their children could possibly be put in situations that expose them to sin? How should parents protect them from that...
Christians & Debt: The Wicked Borrow but Do Not Pay Back
Christians & Debt: The Wicked Borrow but Do Not Pay Back
How should Christians view and treat financial debt? Should Christians ever get into debt? Are different kinds of debt more significant or urgent than others?
Why Do I Keep Missing God’s Will?
Why Do I Keep Missing God’s Will?
Many times people set out on a course to glorify God and do His will. But they get frustrated when it doesn't go as they planned or it doesn't seem to prosper.
The Presence of God or Mysticism?
The Presence of God or Mysticism?
There are many people who talk about "the presence of God". Is this biblical or is it mysticism? Anytime we're dealing with experiences in the...
What Does It Mean to Walk by Faith?
What Does It Mean to Walk by Faith?
What does it mean to walk by faith? We want to know what the Bible says about it. But we also want to see if the Bible describes what the opposite of what walking by faith is.
Do We Strive or Believe?
Do We Strive or Believe?
There are many verses in the Bible that talk about being saved by faith, and there are also other verses that seem to indicate that we are saved by our own effort and striving.
Practical Advice on Overcoming Anger
Practical Advice on Overcoming Anger
It never gets physical and I acknowledge it is a problem but I am really desperate for some wisdom and practical advice on overcoming anger.
At What Point Should You Leave a Church?
At What Point Should You Leave a Church?
The time to leave a church is when you realize this church and her leadership has no commitment whatsoever to Christ or the Gospel; it is not a true church.
How Can We Be Joyful When Our Loved Ones Are Lost?
How Can We Be Joyful When Our Loved Ones Are Lost?
How can we have joy knowing that our loved ones are perishing? If we have unceasing anguish for our loved ones (Romans 9:1-3)...
What Does It Mean to Seek Christ?
What Does It Mean to Seek Christ?
You seek Christ by calling upon Him and pleading with Him. When someone is seeking Christ, one question to ask is what...
How to Respond When Misjudged and Reviled
How to Respond When Misjudged and Reviled
What Biblical advice would you give to someone who feels that another Christian has misjudged their character? If someone brings some of your actions...
How to View the Flaws of the Reformers
How to View the Flaws of the Reformers
Some of the reformers had pretty severe, shortsighted flaws, but we honor them nevertheless for their faith and their faithfulness...
I Threw Myself on Jesus’ Mercy, But Nothing Happened
I Threw Myself on Jesus’ Mercy, But Nothing Happened
When people are pursuing Christ and say, "nothing happened", they can either give up seeking and go to hell, or they can keep seeking...
What is Experiential Christianity?
What is Experiential Christianity?
There is a subjective element to the Christian life. There are seasons when Christ will draw near to the believer in an experiential way. We ought to pray...
How Do You Kill Sin?
How Do You Kill Sin?
Christians must not be passive in putting sin to death; they must be proactive. We must never take an attitude of defeat. The Bible calls us to long-term...
Encouraging Conversation at the Church Meetings
Encouraging Conversation at the Church Meetings
When we are with other Christians, we should purposely plan on turning the conversation to spiritual things. One way is to ask specific questions about the sermon...
I’m Lost and Have Little Time to Live
I’m Lost and Have Little Time to Live
If someone has realized that they're lost and don't have much time to live, what should they do? Should they give up and resign to being lost? Should they wait for...
What Are Appropriate Acts of Worship?
What Are Appropriate Acts of Worship?
What are proper bodily postures we should have when we are worshiping God? What expressions should we give in our worship? We need to be sure that our bodily postures...
Should a Church Leader Confess Gross Sin?
Should a Church Leader Confess Gross Sin?
In this Bible study Tim considers these questions, "What should a church leader do who is living in sexual sin and drunkenness? Should they bring it to the light?"
Should Christians Exercise and Workout?
Should Christians Exercise and Workout?
What is the Bible's view on Christians exercising? Someone wrote in saying, "By the time I drive to a gym, work out, shower, change clothes, drive back, it is almost a two hour ordeal."
Should You Give While Getting Out of Debt?
Should You Give While Getting Out of Debt?
Explore the biblical perspective on giving while in debt. Learn about balancing generosity and financial responsibility...
Old Man is Sinning, Not the New Creation?
Old Man is Sinning, Not the New Creation?
We explore the theological concept of 'Old Man Sinning, Not the New Creation,' examining 1 John 5:18 and other Scriptures to refute the idea that Christians can continue in sin.
Drop Out of School, Drive Without License, or Submit to Parents?
Drop Out of School, Drive Without License, or Submit to Parents?
In this Ask Pastor Tim, two questions are dealt with that involve children and whether or not to submit to parents or not.
Is It Sinful for a Married Couple to Not Have Children?
Is It Sinful for a Married Couple to Not Have Children?
Is it sinful for a married Christian couple to not have children if they can? Is it defrauding God's design to be married and enjoy sex, but not have children?
Sell or Destroy Sports Gear I Idolized?
Sell or Destroy Sports Gear I Idolized?
Should a Christian sell or destroy the sports memorabilia that they idolized? If by selling it, would they be selling an idol to another buyer...
Prioritizing in the Busy Seasons of Our Lives
Prioritizing in the Busy Seasons of Our Lives
In the busy seasons of our lives we have to prioritize on how we use our time. There are seasons in all of our lives in which we will have more time than others...
Are Certain Hand Signs Satanic?
Are Certain Hand Signs Satanic?
Are certain hand signs satanic? Hand gestures can have a variety of meaning depending upon their use in a specific culture. So can a hand signal mean something satanic?
People Pleasing and the Fear of Man
People Pleasing and the Fear of Man
When we are snared by the fear of man, we are no longer trusting in the Lord. We must stop regarding man in whose nostrils is mere breath.
Holy Spirit: Your Best Friend to Kill Sexual Sin
Holy Spirit: Your Best Friend to Kill Sexual Sin
The Holy Spirit must be the believer's best friend in the battle to kill sexual sin. You cannot have victory against sin unless it is victory...
Afraid I Committed The Unpardonable Sin
Afraid I Committed The Unpardonable Sin
Do you fear that you have committed the unpardonable sin? You may have, but nevertheless run to Christ. You say, "Isn't that a contradiction?"
Show Me in the Bible Where I Can’t Do That
Show Me in the Bible Where I Can’t Do That
There is a subtle form of legalism that some fall into when they are constantly asking, "Show me in the Bible where it says I can't do that."
Will God Give Me Life?
Will God Give Me Life?
True life is to know the Lord intimately, but sin interrupts this. One of the greatest griefs behind sin is how it affects the Christian's fellowship with the Lord Jesus Christ.
Wait For My Boyfriend to Get Saved Again?
Wait For My Boyfriend to Get Saved Again?
This Ask Pastor Tim deals with the question, "If I broke up with my boyfriend because he stopped being a Christian, is it OK to wait for him...
Conspiracy Theories and the Illuminati?
Conspiracy Theories and the Illuminati?
Are there conspiracy theories out there? Of course, because the Bible speaks about a kingdom of darkness; and all humanity is either under the control...
Busyness Leads to God Hiding Himself?
Busyness Leads to God Hiding Himself?
At times when someone asks, "How do I deal with the hiddenness of God?" it is not God hiding Himself from us, but our own sin or busyness and neglect of the Lord that is the problem.
The Truth Sets You Free from Sexual Lust
The Truth Sets You Free from Sexual Lust
If a believer who fights against sexual lust can but look and realize that resisting temptation here is but for a moment. Yet in a brief vapor...
Are There Two Judgments?
Are There Two Judgments?
It sound like there's a judgment at the very end, and also a judgment immediately after a person's death. Does this mean that there are two judgments?