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 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...
