Timothy Talks: What is the Unforgivable Sin?
The unforgivable sin has struck terror in the hearts of thousands. What is this sin? Is it really unforgivable? And what should we know about it?
Timothy Talks: A Mysterious Prophet
A mysterious prophet shows up in 1 Kings 13, delivers a dire prophecy, then heads home. By the end of the story, he is lying dead on the side of the road. What does this bizarre story teach New Testament believers?
Timothy Talks: Does the Bible Condone Slavery?
In a world that loves freedom, the Bible’s apparent endorsement of slavery seems especially troubling. Does the Bible really condone slavery? Does the Mosaic law code create a brutal system of human suffering?
Timothy Talks: How Old is the Earth?
Today, there is a debate about the age of the earth. While scientists and theologians feud, could it be that the Bible provides some clarity about this question?
Timothy Talks: Does Jesus Know?
We know that Jesus is the divine God-man, but how can He say that He doesn’t know certain things? Why is Jesus presented in the Bible as an individual with human frailties?
Timothy Talks: Zechariah’s Basket Woman
One of the strangest Old Testament visions involves a woman who is thrown into the basket and then flown to a distant location. What is this story about and why is it in the Bible?
Timothy Talks: Who Is Lucifer?
The name ‘Lucifer’ comes up in the book of Isaiah, but who is he? While we often associated him with Satan, the Bible is not nearly so clear. What can we learn about this figure, and why is he important?
Timothy Talks: Graphic Violence in Psalm 137
What is up with the graphic violence in Psalm 137? Can Christians pray vindictive prayers? Why is the psalmist asking for terrible things to happen to little children?
Timothy Talks: The Strange Case of the King’s Arrows
Why does God’s prophet tell a king to do odd things with arrows, then seem to punish him when he doesn’t do it the ‘right’ way? Why is this story even included in the Biblical book of 2 Kings?
Timothy Talks: A Prophet Killing Little Boys?
The Old Testament story of Elisha includes a bizarre episode in which 42 boys are mauled by bears. What is this all about, and why is it included in the Bible?
