by writerjboyd | Aug 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
“Slain in the Spirit” is a modern term for being overcome by the presence of God in such an intense manner that a person falls to the ground. Although it is generally associated with the Charismatic movement, being slain in the Spirit is by no means an...
by writerjboyd | Aug 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
As we begin our study, I encourage you to ask yourself this question: How intimate with Jesus do you want to be? Consider for a moment the wonderful possibility that we can communicate with our Heavenly Father in a way that is totally unlimited by our finite minds. A...
by writerjboyd | Apr 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
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 writerjboyd | Mar 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
Not long ago, I was entering the drive through window of a fast food place, when I saw a bumper sticker which summarized my political philosophy quite well: “Politicians are like diapers. Both need to be changed regularly!” In our own local government, the...
by writerjboyd | Mar 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Calvinism or Arminianism? The debate between Arminianism and Calvinism, which concerns God’s soverienty and man’s free will, is one of the most devisive in the church today. Rather than being an honest, respectful dialogue among brethren, this debate has...
by writerjboyd | Mar 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Is reincarnation biblical?No, reincarnation cannot be reconciled with the Bible or the Christian faith in any way. Rather, it is a concept which comes from ancient Hindu texts such as the Upishads. At its core is the law...
