by writerjboyd | Jun 1, 2020 | Articles From the Vault
Co-written with David Pope Originally published on James and Dave’s Bible Page And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.-Revelation 20:15 (God) is a being of infinite greatness, majesty, and glory; and therefore he...
by writerjboyd | May 29, 2020 | Misc Writings
[For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him – that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding [the wonders of His Person] more strongly and more clearly (Phillipians 3:10...
by writerjboyd | May 28, 2020 | Misc Writings
A visit to a neighborhood pet store may not often be the scene for raising profound theological questions, but that is exactly what happened to me several years ago. The store featured an impressive collection of exotic reptiles, including a number of large snakes....
by writerjboyd | May 26, 2020 | Articles From the Vault
Originally published on James and Dave’s Bible Page The saying is true and irrefutable: If any man [eagerly] seeks the office of bishop (superintendent, overseer), he desires an excellent task (work).-1 Timothy 3:1, Amplified Bible We desire so thoroughly to...
by writerjboyd | May 4, 2020 | Misc Writings
The act of water baptism (being immersed in water in response to receiving salvation) is a very important first step in the Christian life. In Matthew 3:13-17, we see the Lord Jesus Himself coming to His cousin John to be baptized, in order to “fulfill all...
by writerjboyd | Apr 26, 2020 | Articles From the Vault
Originally published on James and Dave’s Bible Page “The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.” Nahum 1:7″God whispers in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pain. It is...
by writerjboyd | Feb 15, 2020 | Articles From the Vault
Originally published on James and Dave’s Bible Page “Those that are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God”-Psalm 92:13 “He cannot have God for his Father who does not have the church for his...
by writerjboyd | Jan 27, 2020 | Articles From the Vault
Originally published on James and Dave’s Bible Page In our most recent article, we examined the vital role that the local church plays in a Christian’s life. The importance of the local church is something I learned very early in my Christian walk, and it...
by writerjboyd | Jan 17, 2020 | Articles From the Vault
Originally published on James and Dave’s Bible Page CH__CH; What is missing? UR! I saw this humorous quote on a church sign many years ago, and it has always stuck with me. The church is not complete without “U”! Likewise, a Christian’s life...
by writerjboyd | Dec 31, 2019 | Articles From the Vault
Originally published on James and Dave’s Bible Page A wealthy business man died.At his funeral, many people came to his widow and the rest of his family to express their sympathies. Suddenly, a young man approached the widow with an unusual request. He said...