What makes a good church? The pastor? The music? The youth program? Paul gives us his own checklist in Romans, and it’s not what you might expect. Is your church full of goodness? Are the people filled with knowledge? Do they teach and learn from one another? Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice explain

We’ve put our hope in politicians, in stocks and bonds, and in the justice system. And they’ve all failed us. But hope in God, is hope that never fails. It will fill your life and overflow into the lives of others. Tune into hear Dr. James Boice talk about this hope that brings joy, peace, and power

Access to God was granted to the Gentiles through the work of Jesus Christ. However, even before this there are hints sprinkled throughout the Old Testament indicating they would some day be included in the promises of God. Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice talk about the hope that comes to the gentil

How do we live in light of the knowledge that God the Father and Jesus his Son accepted us when we were still enemies? Though we were full of sin, detestable to God and others, God still loved us. So then how can we fail to accept others? Tune in this week to hear Dr. James Boice talk about Christ’s

Unity in the church does not mean a bunch of Christian clones. Nor does it mean one big, united Church. When Paul prays for unity, he’s thinking about relationships. So why can’t Christians get along with each other? Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice talk about what it doesn’t and does mean to have un

It’s often the case that in the presence of outstanding leaders, others are overlooked. It was true to a degree with Joshua, and it was certainly true of Caleb. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he paints a portrait of a most extraordinary man of God whose exploits often go u

Are there parts of the Bible that you just don’t think are very useful? Obscure passages, maybe out of Ezekiel or Habakkuk, that don’t mean anything to you? Let me assure you that if God inspired them, just as he inspired all Scripture. Then it must be useful for you! Join us this week to hear Dr. J

Jesus is the ultimate example of selfless love and endurance under persecution. If we, his followers, are called to be like him, we have a tall order to fill. The first step should be to love other Christians and get over our petty arguments. Join us as we hear Dr. James Boice talk about the example

When you want your kids to learn something, what do you do? Probably repeat it over and over again, hoping that eventually it will sink in. If you come to a passage in the Bible that seems repetitious, then, don’t roll your eyes and walk away like your teenager might. Instead, pay attention, because

What is your main goal in life? Is it to please your peers? If so, you may succeed some of the time, but you may not always be pleasing God. However, if your goal is to please God you will not only succeed at that, but you’ll also win the approval of others. Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice talk abou

Here in the United States, we hardly understand what a human kingdom looks like. Then, to wrap our heads around a divine kingdom seems almost impossible. But the New Testament is littered with clues about what it is and how it operates. Tune in this week to hear Dr. James Boice talk about the Kingdo

The land had been subdued. Time had passed, and now Joshua--advanced in age--finishes the task assigned him to divide the land and assign each tribe their portion. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he reveals the reasons and methods Joshua employed in this final, crucial task

When is it sinful to do something that is not sinful? It is when a Christian acts against his conscience, even if it’s an area where Scripture gives us freedom. It’s important then, to make sure that those with strong faith don’t compel their others to act against their conscience. Join us this week

As Christians we often think that we’re exempt from God’s judgment. However, Paul says, that we will all have to stand before God and be judged. So, how does this relate to Paul’s teaching on righteousness, which is given to us from Christ by faith alone? Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice talk about d