Category: James H Boyd Gospel Ministries
Israel: Yesterday, Today and Forever
Co authored with David Pope And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth … Continue reading Israel: Yesterday, Today and Forever
This is Sabbath
Should Christians worship on Saturday or on Sunday? Of course, we should be worshipping every day! Nonetheless, the question of the Sabbath (Shabbat) and how it relates to the New Testament has been a controversy for centuries. The principles behind the Sabbath impact our culture in more ways than you might think. For example, our … Continue reading This is Sabbath
The Trump Paradox
Years ago, when Donald J Trump first began to talk about running for president, my mind immediately went back to Bill Clinton's administration. Even as a candidate, Clinton's womanizing and other moral issues were well known. In response, Christian leaders loudly and rightfully proclaimed "Character counts!"Here we are years later and sadly, many of these … Continue reading The Trump Paradox
The Reincarnation Dilemma
Is reincarnation biblical? No, reincarnation cannot be reconciled with the Bible or the Christian faith in any way. That is not to say that some have not tried. Some point to John the Baptist, who some at the time believed to be a reincarnation of the prophet Elijah (Matthew 11:14). However, when asked about this, … Continue reading The Reincarnation Dilemma
When Left Is Right
One of the most unfortunate things about modern politics is the excessive tribalism. Regardless of who wins elections, life does go on and we are the ones who have to live it out. We have lost our ability to have meaningful conversations and learn from one another's perspectives. As previously stated, I am generally conservative … Continue reading When Left Is Right
Sin and Repentance
Sin will take you farther than you ever expected to go; it will keep you longer than you ever intended to stay, and it will cost you more than you ever expected to pay.— Kay Arthur ¹ I believe this is an area that much of the church is completely in the dark about. We … Continue reading Sin and Repentance
Dietary Laws: Can a Christian Eat a BLT? (Expanded and Updated)
The Mosaic law attached great importance to meats and drinks: the Christian religion attaches none.-Charles Spurgeon ¹ Many of us have similar stories about our first time reading through the Bible. Genesis and Exodus feature lots of action. When we get to Leviticus, however, things tend to get more challenging. Many of the laws and … Continue reading Dietary Laws: Can a Christian Eat a BLT? (Expanded and Updated)
Election Year Sanity 3-“Our Side” Is Not Always Right
One of the most unfortunate things about modern politics is the excessive tribalism. Regardless of who wins elections, life does go on and we are the ones who have to live it out. We have lost our ability to have meaningful conversations and learn from one another's perspectives. As previously stated, I am generally conservative … Continue reading Election Year Sanity 3-“Our Side” Is Not Always Right
SEX!!!!!!!!!!
In one of my first times in reading through the Bible, the Book of Proverbs especially stood out to me. Even early in the Book, the picturesque images of godly wisdom really hit home in my teenage mind. At the same time, the contrasting images of a foolish person were just as vivid: So you … Continue reading SEX!!!!!!!!!!