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Looking for Truth? Start Here!

Looking for Truth? Start Here!

Building the right (only!) foundation for pursuing truth.

weekly bleatJosiah BoydJune 18, 2019truth, study, epistemology

In the Museum of God's Goodness, Salvation is a Masterpiece (James 1:16–18)

In the Museum of God's Goodness, Salvation is a Masterpiece (James 1:16–18)

God longs for us to enjoy the good gifts he generously gives.

from the pulpitJosiah BoydJune 17, 2019james, salvation, goodness

What is God's Over-Arching Purpose?

What is God's Over-Arching Purpose?

What is God up to out there? Why allow the fall? Why save sinners?

weekly bleatJosiah BoydJune 11, 2019doxology, purpose, glory of god

Tried But Triumphant (James 1:1–15)

Tried But Triumphant (James 1:1–15)

What do our trials look like from a heavenly perspective?

from the pulpitJosiah BoydJune 10, 2019james, trials, joy, endurance

Say what, Lord?

Say what, Lord?

Is God speaking today? How do we know for sure? What does he sound like?

public thinkingJosiah BoydJune 6, 2019bible, discernment

Don't Throw Those Books Out!

Don't Throw Those Books Out!

What are essential tools for proper Bible study?

weekly bleatJosiah BoydJune 4, 2019study, systematic theology, doctrine

God's Grace to Keep Us Saved

God's Grace to Keep Us Saved

God wants his children to be sure they belong to him … now and forever.

from the pulpitJosiah BoydJune 3, 2019grace, salvation

Review: Next Life

Review: Next Life

What’s the afterlife going to be like?

public thinkingJosiah BoydJune 2, 2019book review, heaven

On Preaching

On Preaching

An edifying discussion panel on issues around pastoral ministry.

weekly grazingJosiah BoydJune 1, 2019pastors, preaching

Why the Ascension is a Big Deal

Why the Ascension is a Big Deal

What is the significance of Jesus’ return to the Father?

public thinkingJosiah BoydMay 30, 2019christ, hope, theology

Walking in the Forest

Walking in the Forest

What does exegesis include?

weekly bleatJosiah BoydMay 28, 2019study, exegesis

True Joy: What It Is and Where to Find It

True Joy: What It Is and Where to Find It

Psalm 100’s description of biblical joy as well as its foundation.

from the pulpitJosiah BoydMay 27, 2019grace, psalms, joy

7 Reasons to Study Eschatology

7 Reasons to Study Eschatology

Is there any practicality to paying attention to the future?

public thinkingJosiah BoydMay 25, 2019hope, eschatology, study

Review: Deep & Wide

Review: Deep & Wide

A review of Andy Stanley’s expression of his ecclesiology.

public thinkingJosiah BoydMay 23, 2019book review, church, preaching

So Overwhelming, So Exalting

So Overwhelming, So Exalting

This is how John MacArthur feels about Bible study.

weekly bleatJosiah BoydMay 21, 2019

7 Reasons Christians Need the Church

7 Reasons Christians Need the Church

“I love Jesus, I’m just not big on the church.” — Confused Christian

public thinkingJosiah BoydMay 20, 2019church, christian living

Review: Legend of the Wapa

Review: Legend of the Wapa

Some thoughts a novel by Ernie Bowman.

public thinkingJosiah BoydMay 18, 2019book review, fiction, missions

Blessings for Israel ... and the World

Blessings for Israel ... and the World

Do universal blessings (world) negate particular blessings (Israel)?

weekly bleatJosiah BoydMay 14, 2019israel, blessings, dispensationalism

God's Provisions for Needy Soldiers

God's Provisions for Needy Soldiers

The war, the enemy, and the weapons God has given us.

from the pulpitJosiah BoydMay 13, 2019ephesians, grace, armour, battle

A Hide-And-Go-Seek Bible?

A Hide-And-Go-Seek Bible?

The Scriptures are not a Where’s Waldo book.

weekly bleatJosiah BoydMay 7, 2019hermeneutics, scripture, god speaks