by James H Boyd | Mar 13, 2023 | 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 James H Boyd | Mar 13, 2023 | Articles From the Vault, Christian Living
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 James H Boyd | Mar 13, 2023 | Articles From the Vault
Originally published on James and Dave’s Bible Page “Whose side would Jesus be on, the wealthy businessman’s, or the poor farmer’s?” In the many discourses about Christianity and politics, questions like this one often come up in order to...
by James H Boyd | Mar 13, 2023 | Articles From the Vault
Originally published on James and Dave’s Bible Page As we conclude our series on applying Jesus’ teachings to the modern political arena, I would like to share an illustration from a rather unlikely source: baby sitting. I was once helping to watch two...
by James H Boyd | Mar 13, 2023 | Apologetics & Worldviews
There is a well known quote from CS Lewis that says “It is Christ Himself, not the Bible, who is the true word of God.” Yes and no. Lewis was right to point out that Jesus is the Logos, the incarnate Word of God. But he was also very wrong to downplay the...
by James H Boyd | Mar 13, 2023 | Church & Culture
The holidays are here, and not a moment too soon. Although the season has vastly different meanings to different people, it provides us with an opportunity to end the year on a much needed “up” note that appeals to our highest ideals. However, as usual,...
by James H Boyd | Mar 12, 2023 | Apologetics & Worldviews
Another school paper, this one from a Western Civ class around 2003 A number of years ago, I had the privilege of touring the historic Rhea County Courthouse in Dayton, Tennessee. Eighty years ago, this stately, yet unpretentious building was the site of the infamous...
by James H Boyd | Mar 12, 2023 | Church & Culture
On occasions where my writing veers into the political arena, it is easy for some to assume that I am a Republican. The truth , however, is that I have not actively identified with any political party in well over twenty years. That decision was very deliberate and I...
by James H Boyd | Mar 12, 2023 | 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 James H Boyd | Mar 12, 2023 | Articles From the Vault, Jesus and the Gospel
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...
James H Boyd is an interdenominational Bible teacher, blogger and multimedia content creator based in Clinton, Tennessee