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This page gathers together articles, essays, reflections, reviews, and teaching resources by James H. Boyd. Topics include Jesus and the Gospel, Christian growth, theology and doctrine, charismatic theology and practice, church and culture, apologetics, ministry, Jewish and biblical context, and practical issues facing believers today.
Featured Articles
Jesus the Messiah
A Christ-centered case for Jesus as the promised Messiah of Scripture.
Christians and Suffering
A biblical look at suffering, perseverance, and hope in Christ.
Church, State and Theocracy
A thoughtful study of Christianity, government, and public life.
Jesus and Genesis
Tracing Christ through the opening pages of Scripture.
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Jesus & the Gospel
- Jesus the Messiah
- Jesus and Genesis
- Jesus and Genesis 2: Walking Through Creation With Christ
- Bullfrogs & Butterflies: What Is Meant By the Term Born Again?
- Bullfrogs and Butterflies 2: Why the New Birth Is Necessary
- Bullfrogs and Butterflies 3: What About Those Who Have Never Heard?
- First, the Bad News
- Heaven, Hell, Eternity and You
- A Real Place Called Hell, Part 1 (With David Pope)
- A Real Place Called Hell, Part 2 (With David Pope)
- Resurrection Realities: The Miracle of Easter
- Sin and Repentance
- The Unpardonable Sin?
- Are You Sure You Believe In Christ's Teachings?
- Jesus vs Religion
- Manger, Cross and Crown
- Portrait of Jesus
Christian Living
- Christians and Suffering
- Bible Keys To Victorious Prayer
- Doctrine and the Christian Life
- Holy Living Is Wholely Living
- Holy Living 2: The Sanctification Factor
- Holy Living 3: Legalism-Counterfeit Holiness
- Overcoming Life's Trials: A Survival Guide
- Mourne At Birth, Rejoice At Death?
- Babies In Heaven
- Does God Hate?
- “Cussing Christians” and “Swearing Saints”
- Alcohol: To Imbibe Or Not To Imbibe?
- “Sacred Style”-What the Bible Says About Our Appearance
- Selah: Rediscovering Biblical Meditation
- Think! Loving God With Your Mind
- Hold Your Head Up!
- Freedom in God's Forgiveness
- Receiving God's Forgiveness
- Priorities In Prayer
Theology & Doctrine
- Biblical Inerrancy and Alleged Contradictions
- Confronting Doctrinal Disputes Biblically
- The Calvinist/Arminian Controversy
- Mark 16: 9-20 Is For Real!
- The Cure For “Rapture Fever”
- The Reincarnation Dilemma
- “Seriously, But Not Literally?” Interpreting the Bible Like Jesus Did
- Snakes and Scripture
- Why Water Baptism?
- Troubling Bible Passages 1: Slavery
- Troubling Bible Passages 2: Genocide
- Troubling Bible Passages 3: The Death Penalty
Charismatic Theology & Practice
- Christ the Charismatic
- Apostles and Prophets Today
- Denominational Charismatics: The Fire Within
- Divine Healing: A Biblical Overview
- Pentecost: God Breathes
- ”Slain In the Spirit” and Other Oddities
- Speaking In Tongues: Frequently Asked Questions
- Speaking In Tongues Frequently Asked Questions 2: Are Tongues For All?
- Speaking In Tongues Frequently Asked Questions 3: Benefits of Tongues
- The Spirit Shines Forth
- “Strange Fire?” The Dilemma of Cessationism
- What Is a Full Gospel Christian?
- The Word of Faith: A Biblical Overview
- The Word of Faith Controversy
- Ministry, Money and Manipulation
- Prosperity: A Biblical Overview
- Prosperity 2: Checks and Balances
- “Prosperity Gospel” Controversy, The Part 1
- “Prosperity Gospel” Controversy, The Part 2
Church, Ministry & Spiritual Growth
Church & Culture
- Church, State and Theocracy
- The Myth of Secular Government
- ”Here To Take Over?” Thoughts on Biblical Dominion
- Politics and the Christian Voter
- Preachers and Politics
- Election Year Sanity
- Confessions of a Political Independent
- Compassionate Conservativism Revisited
- Jesus: Conservative or Liberal?
- Jesus: Conservative or Liberal? Part 2: Jesus, Money and the Poor
- Jesus: Conservative or Liberal? Part 3: Biblical Stewardship, Charity and Welfare
- Christians No Foes To Progress
- Equality Must Go Both Ways
- ”Fake News?”
- “F Word” Needs Clearer Definition
- “Happy Holidays,” Tolerance and Common Sense
- The Case For School Choice
- The Ten Commandments and Religious Liberty
- The Trump Paradox
- When Left Is Right
- A Tale of Two Rainbows
- Misconceptions About Faith Based Charity
- “Conversion Therapy” Controversy, The Part 1
- “Conversion Therapy” Controversy, The Part 2
- Good TV, Bad Theology: A Response To the West Wing Bible Scene
Ethics & Difficult Issues
- Abortion Violence No Solution
- Issues of Life 1: Abortion
- Issues of Life 2: Capital Punishment
- Issues of Life 3: Self Defense, Firearms and the Military (With David Pope)
- Pro-Life Reasoning Not Limited To Conservatives, Religious
- Jesus and Homosexuality
- Racism and the “Curse of Ham”
- SEX!!!
- Vegetarianism, Animal Rights and Christian Ethics
- Christians Must Denounce Anti-Semitism
Jewish & Biblical Context
Apologetics, Bible & Faith
Biographical
Reviews & Other Writings
- Evaluating the Legacy of Jerry Falwell
- Review: A New Kind of Conservative by Joel Hunter
- Review: Rogersville (Then And Now) by Randy Ball and Rodney Ferrell
- Review: Salvation On Sand Mountain by Dennis Covington
- Review: The Expository Genius of John Calvin by Steven Lawson
- Review: Walking Through Grief by Mark Medley
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