We may feel good about ourselves when we get a raise at work, get a good grade on a test at school or win a championship game out on the sports field. But how often do we remember that as believers, our true accomplishments and victories come through the very power of God in us? Let’s learn together

While the book of Nehemiah covers a number of significant spiritual themes, it’s mainly about a great man meeting great challenges: a physical challenge to rebuild the wall to be sure, but the psychological challenges of a history of defeat and a mountain of discouragement as well. Join Dr. James B

Consider your closest relationships. The people who we know and love most are the ones who we wish to please, hate to see suffer and love spending time with. Did you know that God desires to have a relationship with us that is just as personal? In this message from Dr. Boice, we’ll learn what it mea

When you think about the Holy Spirit, what comes to mind? Do you think of a voice in your head that convicts you of sin? Maybe you picture the Biblical scene of the Day of Pentecost. In this message entitled, Salvation’s Seal, Dr. Boice provides sound Biblical teaching on this often misunderstood me

When a heroic act of redemption occurs in a story, it is usually a significant turning point with powerful implications for the rest of the narrative. In every Christian’s story, the redemption accomplished by Christ is even more than a turning point. It is the story. To support this ministry finan

It’s a subject often avoided in church. It’s one of the most debated topics of Christian theology: it’s the doctrine of Election. When it comes to salvation, has God really chosen some and not others? Is God’s process arbitrary and should it discourage us from evangelism? In this message, Dr. Boice

When we make a large purchase, we’re often asked to provide an initial deposit or downpayment. Did you know that when God bought and redeemed us out of our slavery to sin, he also made a sort of “downpayment” to guarantee our salvation? In this message from Dr. Boice, entitled, “All Good In Christ,”

A dynamic is defined as a living, changing relationship between two entities. The most important dynamic for a leader is his relationship with God. The second is his relationship with his superior. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he shows us how Nehemiah gained the trust

The culture around us seems to be increasingly materialistic, lustful and greedy. But we’re not far removed from the nature of the audience of many of Paul’s epistles. In every age, the church has been a beacon of light in a dark world. In this message on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. Boice discusses th

Personal goals, family commitments and work deadlines are certainly important responsibilities of this life. But as believers, there is one, primary task that demands our full attention. Today on The Bible Study Hour, we’ll wrap up our current series on Christian discipleship with a message to remin

The world teaches that the most important things about us are our ambitions, our opinions, and of course, our possessions. But God calls us to a different kind of identity - one that requires that we come to him with empty hands, trusting the promise that He will bless us abundantly! To support th

There’s a significant difference between hungering and thirsting for righteousness and striving to fulfill our own desires. Today on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. Boice will reference the Sermon on the Mount as an ultimate guide for finding lasting happiness. If you’ve ever longed to live above your cir

We’ve all heard the phrase, “there’s no if, and or but about it” and that’s exactly how we need to think about Christian discipleship. Today on The Bible Study Hour, we’ll learn that no excuse is a legitimate excuse for avoiding obedience to God’s call. And once we’re redeemed, there’s no turning ba

Leaders are not born—they’re made--and anyone can become a leader, given the right circumstances. But not all leaders are great leaders. What makes a leader great? Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he reveals the one thing that distinguished Nehemiah as a great leader of his