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
Category: James H Boyd Gospel Ministries
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 ¹Many 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 purity … 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!!!!!!!!!!
Galileo’s Quest For a Rational Faith
This was a school paper from my Western Civ class in the fall of 2004"...the basic reality of God is plain enough. Open your eyes and there it is! By taking a long and thoughtful look at what God has created, people have always been able to see what their eyes as such can’t see: … Continue reading Galileo’s Quest For a Rational Faith
Election Year Sanity: Guidelines For Engagement
It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes-Psalm 118:9 ESV The sad duty of politics is to establish justice in a sinful world- Reinhold Niebuhr ¹ My relationship with partisan politics has a complex history. At different times in my life, I have supported both parties as well … Continue reading Election Year Sanity: Guidelines For Engagement
The Calvinist/Arminian Controversy
Calvinism or Arminianism? The debate between Arminianism and Calvinism, which concerns God's sovereignty and man's free will, is one of the most divisive in the church today. Rather than being an honest, respectful dialogue among brethren, this debate has led to an unhealthy compartmentalization within the Body of Christ. Sadly, this has resulted in much … Continue reading The Calvinist/Arminian Controversy
Troubling Bible Passages 1: Slavery
Those who use slavery in an attempt to discredit the Bible overlook a number of important facts.
Snakes and Scripture
Boop! My daughter Ember and I are reptile enthusiasts. We currently have two pet snakes, a ball python named Hershey and a Saharan sand boa named Pumpkin. Hershey Pumpkin Both species are nonvenomous, small to moderately sized and are usually very docile (although Pumpkin does occasionally have his sassy moments). In fact, ball pythons are … Continue reading Snakes and Scripture
Doctrine and the Christian Life
Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page Jesus answered them and said "My doctrine is not mine, but His that sent me." (John 7:16) But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine. (Titus 2:1) Mention the word "doctrine" among church circles, and you will get a variety of different responses. On one hand, … Continue reading Doctrine and the Christian Life