Author - Charlie Trimm

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Charlie Trimm is an associate professor and chair of the Old Testament program at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. Trimm loves to inspire students to recognize the beauty of the Old Testament and its relevance for the life of the church today. Having served for several years in pastoral ministry, he strives to encourage the spiritual growth of students in all his classes. He received his Ph.D. from Wheaton College in 2012, writing his dissertation on God acting as a divine warrior in the exodus. His research interests include warfare in the ancient Near East, difficult topics relating to the ethics of God in the Old Testament, Exodus and J.R.R. Tolkien. He is also a director of Every Voice: A Center for Kingdom Diversity in Christian Theological Education. When he is not teaching or writing, he can often be found spending time with family or watching Arsenal, his favorite football (soccer) team.

A collage featuring the Ark of the Covenant with two golden cherubim facing each other on top, set against a deep blue patterned background with large letters A and C and biblical text excerpts from Exodus about the construction of the ark

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Biblical Archaeology Biblical Studies

The Ark of the Covenant: Its Construction, Purpose & Disappearance

Charlie TrimmNovember 3, 2025

The ark of the covenant is one of the most important items signifying YHWH’s presence in the Old Testament—but it is also one of the most mysterious. Since the ark of the covenant was kept in the innermost part of the tabernacle and the temple, it...

The words Immigrants and Foreigners in large script font, with a portion of the article text in the background.

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Biblical Studies

What Does the Bible Actually Say About Immigrants and Foreigners?

Charlie TrimmApril 16, 2025

What does the Bible say about immigrants? What does it mean to be a sojourner? What are the most important verses on this topic?