by James H Boyd | Jun 27, 2026 | Apologetics & Worldviews, Bible & Theology
Jesus vs. Paul? A False Choice That Undermines the Gospel Every so often, you’ll hear someone say: “I follow Jesus, not Paul.” At first glance, that sounds spiritual, even noble. After all, Jesus is the Son of God. Paul was just a man. However, the...
by James H Boyd | Dec 13, 2025 | Apologetics & Worldviews, Bible & Theology, Jesus and the Gospel
“God hates all workers of iniquity” (Psalm 5:5). “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated” (Romans 9:13). These are strong words from a God whom we understand to be a God of love. They are not mild or gentle statements. They confront us with the sobering holiness of God. And...
by James H Boyd | Dec 13, 2025 | Bible & Theology, Church & Culture
“Wait… what?”That’s the reaction many people have when church discipline is mentioned. It sounds harsh, outdated, or even scary. After all, isn’t church supposed to be about grace, love, and second chances? Absolutely! But real love means setting boundaries,...
by James H Boyd | Nov 15, 2025 | Bible & Theology
What does it really mean to take the Bible seriously? Today, many say, “I take the Bible seriously, but not literally,” as if the two cannot coexist. Yet Jesus and the Apostles approached Scripture with deep reverence, treating its words as clear, trustworthy, and...
by James H Boyd | Nov 6, 2025 | Bible & Theology
One would think this would be old news by now, but a twenty year old television clip continues to make waves today. More specifically, this scene from the critically acclaimed TV show “The West Wing” is still frequently used in an attempt to discredit both the...
by James H Boyd | Jan 22, 2024 | Bible & Theology
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...
