Peter Boyd

There are many things in life that can leave us feeling fearful. Psalm 46 reminds us that we have refuge and strength in God. Peter Explains.

The justice of God is a concept that is not well understood in the modern world, but is essential for us to understand if we are to understand the character of God and his grace in the gospel. God’s justice is redemptive, just and worthy of our praise. Peter explains from Revelation 15-16, where the […]

The 16th century reformation was sparked by the rediscovery of the ancient truths of justification. Martin Luther realised that in the gospel, we are saved by faith alone. The truth of justification gave him great joy. This follows the pattern of the apostle Paul, who found joy in the truth that we are saved by […]

We long for rest but struggle to get it. Probably what we long for is more than just stopping work, but full rest and fellowship with God. Rest for our whole being. Revelation 14 describes the alternative realities for our eternal rest, depending on our relationship with Christ.

Many people think that while they are not for Jesus, they aren’t against him. In Revelation 13 we recognise that there is no neutral ground, wither we serve and love Jesus, or we are (perhaps unwittingly) serving those who oppose God. Peter explains.

We continue our study in Revelation with chapters 10-11. In the midst of struggle and challenge, the church is called to more than waiting – we are to be a witness to the truth of the gospel. Peter Explains.

In the modern world there are all kinds of beeps that technology can make at us – cars, fridges, washing machines, smoke alarms. We can get so used to them that we tune them out. The trumpets in Revelation 8 and 9 function in a similar way. Warning those who oppose God that judgement is […]

On good Sunday, a greeting often used is “Christ is Risen”, and the response is “Risen indeed”, but perhaps it would be good to respond with “and so are we.” In this passage in first Peter, we learn that Jesus resurrection didn’t just prove something to us, it worked something for us.

There can be many difficulties in this life, and the book of Revelation makes it clear that while we may be grieved, we should not be surprised. Between now and Christ’s return we expect war, economic hardship, and death, but God is on the throne. The question is asked “who can stand?” The answer is […]

Are we as a church hot, cold, or lukewarm? In Revelation 3, Jesus reveals that He knows the spiritual ‘temperature’ of every church — offering both challenge and hope. From fervent service to chilling indifference, and even complacent lukewarmness, His words are a call to listen that remain relevant in today’s culture.   Jesus continues to […]