Every church has its distinctive. Each congregation is different. But all biblical churches share the same essentials. What are they? What activities are at the heart of every true church in every time and place? Next time on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice looks at the early church and finds

It’s biblical. It’s Christ-centered. It’s fearless. It’s persuasive. It’s Peter’s first sermon, and it’s a winner. In fact, God uses it to win 3000 new disciples, 3000 new sons and daughters, 3000 new members of the body of Christ. Next time on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice talks about Peter

What do you think of when you hear the words wind and fire? A forest fire? The classical elements of the universe? A ’70s blues band? In the book of Acts, wind and fire mean just one thing: the arrival of the Holy Spirit. Next time on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice explores why God chose thes

We’re usually pleased when someone remembers our birthday, but of all the birthdays of all the people who have ever lived, there’s probably none remembered as faithfully as the birth of our Savior. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he reminds us of the paradoxes and the impli

Waiting is hard. And it’s harder when you don’t know how long you’ll have to wait. When Jesus left his disciples, he told them their mission. But instead of giving them marching orders, he gave them “waiting orders”: Wait for the Holy Spirit. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www

So, Jesus, what’s the story? If you’re not planning to take control and become king, how are people supposed to know about this kingdom of yours? Where are your loyal subjects going to come from? Who’s going to recruit them? How are we going to get them to sign up? To support this ministry financia

You’re starting a new, global enterprise designed to last at least 2000 years and change the world. You’re the founder, the leader, the head. Your startup plan is to spend six weeks meeting off and on with your leadership team—and then vanish just before you go public. To support this ministry fina

He was a rebel and a leader, a killer and a judge, a man of weakness and a man of courage—a man of royalty who learned humility. He was both sinner and saint, but most of all he knew God face-to-face…and now, it was his time to die. Join Dr. James Boice as he brings us to the end of the life of Mose

The people of God have always been a singing people, and God’s servant Moses was no exception. He sang God’s praise after leading the Israelites to safety, and sang his second and final song just before he died. Join Dr. James Boice as he examines the reason and the meaning of one of the greatest so

If you’ve ever suffered though a trying time, then you can probably relate to David’s description of the “valley of the shadow of death” in Psalm 23. But even during those times when we feel most threatened, there are four essential things that we will never be without. Today on The Bible Study Hour

A picture is worth a thousand words, and God gave Moses a vivid image to present to His people as they prepared to enter the Promised Land—a picture of the blessings that would result from their obedience and the curses that would follow their rebellion. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour

The last book of the Pentateuch is a book of history, of morals, and religion. Deuteronomy portrays God as eternal, sovereign, holy and righteous, but it also portrays Him as a loving God who cares for His people and seeks their obedience. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he

Their enemy vanquished, the Israelites stand on the plains of Moab at the banks of the Jordan, ready to enter the Promised Land, but there remain a few matters that need to be resolved before the final march begins. Join Dr. James Boice next time, on The Bible Study Hour as he explores those details

To an insignificant king who knew his army to be no match for the Israelites, the only solution for survival was a supernatural one. So, this petty king hired a petty prophet to stand against the Living God. Join Dr. James Boice next time, on The Bible Study Hour as he shows us both the comic and th