James H. Boyd Gospel Ministries
Articles, Essays and Other Writings
Explore biblical teaching, Christ-centered reflection, practical theology, Christian living, church and culture, apologetics, and ministry resources by James H. Boyd.
Christ-Centered Writing for Real Life
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.Published in Pneuma Review
Baptists and Charismatics: How Wide Is the Divide?
A bridge-building article on Baptist and Charismatic theology, unity in Christ, and the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit.
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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.Browse by Topic
Jesus & the Gospel
- A Real Place Called Hell, Part 1 (With David Pope)
- A Real Place Called Hell, Part 2 (With David Pope)
- Are You Sure You Believe In Christ's Teachings?
- Bullfrogs & Butterflies: What Is Meant By the Term Born Again?
- Bullfrogs and Butterflies 3: What About Those Who Have Never Heard?
- Bullfrogs and Butterflies 2: Why the New Birth Is Necessary
- First, the Bad News
- Heaven, Hell, Eternity and You
- Jesus and Genesis
- Jesus and Genesis 2: Walking Through Creation With Christ
- Jesus the Messiah
- Jesus vs Religion
- Manger, Cross and Crown
- Portrait of Jesus
- Resurrection Realities: The Miracle of Easter
- Sin and Repentance
- The Unpardonable Sin?
Christian Living
- Alcohol: To Imbibe Or Not To Imbibe?
- Babies In Heaven
- Bible Keys To Victorious Prayer
- “Sacred Style”-What the Bible Says About Our Appearance
- Christians and Suffering
- “Cussing Christians” and “Swearing Saints”
- Doctrine and the Christian Life
- Does God Hate?
- Freedom in God's Forgiveness
- Hold Your Head Up!
- Holy Living Is Wholely Living
- Holy Living 2: The Sanctification Factor
- Holy Living 3: Legalism-Counterfeit Holiness
- Mourne At Birth, Rejoice At Death?
- Overcoming Life's Trials: A Survival Guide
- Priorities In Prayer
- Receiving God's Forgiveness
- Selah: Rediscovering Biblical Meditation
- Think! Loving God With Your Mind
Theology & Doctrine
- Biblical Inerrancy and Alleged Contradictions
- Confronting Doctrinal Disputes Biblically
- Mark 16: 9-20 Is For Real!
- “Seriously, But Not Literally?” Interpreting the Bible Like Jesus Did
- Snakes and Scripture
- The Calvinist/Arminian Controversy
- The Cure For “Rapture Fever”
- The Reincarnation Dilemma
- Troubling Bible Passages 1: Slavery
- Troubling Bible Passages 2: Genocide
- Troubling Bible Passages 3: The Death Penalty
- Why Water Baptism?
Charismatic Theology & Practice
- Apostles and Prophets Today
- Christ the Charismatic
- Denominational Charismatics: The Fire Within
- Divine Healing: A Biblical Overview
- Ministry, Money and Manipulation
- Pentecost: God Breathes
- Prosperity: A Biblical Overview
- Prosperity 2: Checks and Balances
- ”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
- “Strange Fire?” The Dilemma of Cessationism
- “Prosperity Gospel” Controversy, The Part 1
- “Prosperity Gospel” Controversy, The Part 2
- The Spirit Shines Forth
- The Word of Faith: A Biblical Overview
- The Word of Faith Controversy
- What Is a Full Gospel Christian?
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
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