by James H Boyd | Apr 17, 2019 | Apologetics & Worldviews, Articles From the Vault, Jesus and the Gospel
Originally published on James and Dave’s Bible Page (The angel said) “Why seek ye the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen.”-Luke 24:5-6 “Christianity has died many times and risen again; for it has a God who knows the way out of...
by James H Boyd | Apr 13, 2019 | Articles From the Vault
Originally published on James and Dave’s Bible Page A number of years ago, I saw a sign on a church marquee which read “Salvation is free, because God paid so dearly for it.” This central truth, although believed by all Christians, is one which we...
by James H Boyd | Mar 30, 2019 | Misc Writings
Not long ago, I was entering the drive through window of a fast food place, when I saw a bumper sticker which summarized my political philosophy quite well: “Politicians are like diapers. Both need to be changed regularly!” In our own local government, the...
by James H Boyd | Mar 22, 2019 | Misc Writings
Calvinism or Arminianism? The debate between Arminianism and Calvinism, which concerns God’s soverienty and man’s free will, is one of the most devisive in the church today. Rather than being an honest, respectful dialogue among brethren, this debate has...
by James H Boyd | Mar 22, 2019 | Misc Writings
It is true that the Bible tells us to dress modestly and that our true beauty comes from within, not from outward ornamentation (1 Timothy 2:9). But these verses are not saying that nice clothes, jewelry etc. are sinful in themselves. Keep in mind that Jesus wore a...