Biblical Trust Isn't Blind – Character of God E13
Episode Date: November 9, 2020Are we called to have blind trust in God? Not exactly. People in the Bible trusted God because he had proven himself trustworthy and reliable again an...
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442 episodes transcribedAre we called to have blind trust in God? Not exactly. People in the Bible trusted God because he had proven himself trustworthy and reliable again an...
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The New Testament letters were written to address specific situations among specific groups of people. In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss how to dis...
Paul wrote his letters in the shadow of Rome. His words stood in stark contrast to Roman rule and its honor-shame culture. Join Tim and Jon in explori...