The following posts seek to answer questions based upon what the Bible says.
Can a Christian be Perfect While here on Earth?
Can a Christian be Perfect While here on Earth?
Is it biblical to believe that a Christian can attain sinless perfection while he is in this life?
Can A Believer Struggle With Drug Addiction?
Can A Believer Struggle With Drug Addiction?
If a professing believer came to you and confessed to a struggle with drug addiction, how would you counsel them? What would you say from the Scriptures in order to point them in the right direction?
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.
Breaking the Speed Limit a Sin?
Breaking the Speed Limit a Sin?
How should Christians view the speed limit? Is it a sin to go over it? Is what is enforced by the government the de facto law?
Biblically Approaching Marriage Struggles
Biblically Approaching Marriage Struggles
In order to overcome marriage struggles We must stay gospel-centered in our marriages. The more the husband grows in the revelation of God's...
Biblical Counsel to Walk in Sexual Purity
Biblical Counsel to Walk in Sexual Purity
To walk in purity, the believer must not just focus on guarding themselves from the sin; but they must be actively pursuing Christ and being satisfied in Him.
Better to Marry Than to Burn With Passion?
Better to Marry Than to Burn With Passion?
What does the Bible mean when it says that it is better to marry than to burn? Does mean that marriage is the cure for sexual impurity?
Being Overly Passive Is Bad: Things Don’t Just Happen By Accident
Being Overly Passive Is Bad: Things Don’t Just Happen By Accident
Being overly passive is bad, things don't just happen by accident, you need to be intentional and plan ahead.
Being a Berean or Hyper-Critical? How Do You Listen To A Sermon?
Being a Berean or Hyper-Critical? How Do You Listen To A Sermon?
What is the difference between being discerning compared to hyper-critical when hearing a sermon? Am I listening...
Battling Pornography
Battling Pornography
Question: How would you counsel someone if they came to you and they said "I am falling into this sin of pornography on the internet." How would you help them discern whether they are lost and a slave to sin or whether they are a saved and they are struggling with this sin and it is a besetting sin.
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.
Assurance of Salvation
Assurance of Salvation
I observe that there's three aspects, three levels of assurance of salvation taught in the Bible: One is the most simple...
Ask Pastor Tim – Biblical Question & Answer Session #9
Ask Pastor Tim – Biblical Question & Answer Session #9
Can you wrongly put someone under church discipline? How should Christians view the speed limit?
Ask Pastor Tim – Biblical Question & Answer Session #7
Ask Pastor Tim – Biblical Question & Answer Session #7
1 - What does it mean that the last will be first and the first will be last? Matthew 19:30 and 20:16. 2 - Permanently afraid of marriage because women have to submit. Should I be single forever?
Ask Pastor Tim – Biblical Question & Answer Session #5
Ask Pastor Tim – Biblical Question & Answer Session #5
Some of the questions dealt with tonight: 1. My question is a two-part one. The first part is would you encourage single parents...
Ask Pastor Tim – Biblical Question & Answer Session #3
Ask Pastor Tim – Biblical Question & Answer Session #3
Tonight, at 8 pm CST, Tim start by taking questions from those in the church who are in the conference call, and also questions that are submitted in the YouTube chat.
Ask Pastor Tim – Biblical Question & Answer Session #10
Ask Pastor Tim – Biblical Question & Answer Session #10
Tonight we will have our tenth and last live question and session that will be held for a while.
Ask Pastor Tim – Biblical Question & Answer Session #2
Ask Pastor Tim – Biblical Question & Answer Session #2
Tim is planning yet again to take questions from those in the church who are in the conference call, and also questions that are submitted in the YouTube chat.
Ask Pastor Tim – Biblical Question & Answer Session #1
Ask Pastor Tim – Biblical Question & Answer Session #1
On Tuesday, at 8 pm CST, Tim will be doing a LIVE question and answer session.
Are You Self-Confident or God Confident?
Are You Self-Confident or God Confident?
How do we remain humble when we accomplish something? How do we keep ourselves from self-confidence when our skills are put on display?
Are You Radical in Killing Sexual Sin?
Are You Radical in Killing Sexual Sin?
For those who are falling into sexual sin, the root cause is that they've opened a door for it somewhere in their life. They must be violent and close the door they've opened...
Are You Content With God’s Providence In Your Life?
Are You Content With God’s Providence In Your Life?
Are you content with God's providence in your life? In God's economy is there truly any "wasted time"?
Are You a Young, Proud, Rude Pharisee?
Are You a Young, Proud, Rude Pharisee?
What should we think of a 14-year-old who is being heavily accused of characteristics that resemble a Pharisee? What could be the cause of this?
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?
Are Theme Churches Biblical?
Are Theme Churches Biblical?
Are theme churches Biblical? Is it right to have our point of fellowship be based upon us all being cowboys or bikers?
Are Overweight Christians False Converts?
Are Overweight Christians False Converts?
This one comes from Dede. She says, "There are many people in churches overweight. Is obesity a sin? Are overweight Christians false converts? What does the Bible say? Thank you."
Are Mormons Christians?
Are Mormons Christians?
Are Mormons Christians? Are those who call themselves "Mormons" or "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" following the same beliefs of those who call themselves "Christians"?
Are Mormons and Catholics Christians?
Are Mormons and Catholics Christians?
Question: I would say to James, here's his actual question: “Pastor Tim, I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon)...
Are Church Denominations Divisive or Necessary?
Are Church Denominations Divisive or Necessary?
There are many different groups and denominations that fall under the umbrella of "Christianity." Is this a sign of division?
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?
Am I Unknowingly Coveting Something?
Am I Unknowingly Coveting Something?
Is there something or someone I am unknowingly coveting? Do I unconsciously covet riches and prosperity?
Am I Sinning by Not Ministering at an Abortion Clinic?
Am I Sinning by Not Ministering at an Abortion Clinic?
What should we think of Christians who are accusing other Christians and other churches of being in sin for not going to an abortion clinic to protest against the murders being committed?
Am I Saved? 10 Tests of Assurance
Am I Saved? 10 Tests of Assurance
One of the tests of assurance in a persons life is how do they act when nobody is watching.
Am I Gossiping or Building Up?
Am I Gossiping or Building Up?
You will kill gossip in the church if you have a church that won't listen to gossip.
Am I Depressed For What I Believe?
Am I Depressed For What I Believe?
"I wanted to know if you ever get depressed when you think about the fact that you have no historical or scientific evidence to back up what you believe?"
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?"
Advice on Reading Solid Christian Books
Advice on Reading Solid Christian Books
We must not dare neglect the Bible, but we also shouldn't dismiss the benefit of reading solid Christian literature.
Advice on Marriage and Parenting
Advice on Marriage and Parenting
Bob talks about marriage and gives some advice on parenting.
A Theology on Hardness of Heart
A Theology on Hardness of Heart
Hardness of heart is a very fearful thing, and the Bible gives terrifying warnings against it. However, is it possible for a Christian to go through a season of hardening?
A Study on the Law and Legalism
A Study on the Law and Legalism
Many people will make the accusation of legalism against those who confront them about their sin. But what exactly is legalism? It is common to have legalism sneak in the door in many churches, make sure your right.