The traditional fairy tale ends with the marriage of a charming prince and a beautiful princess and the promise that they'll live happily ever after. Most real marriages, however, struggle to live up to this ideal and are often messy, hurtful and frustrating. Even so, God has had a plan to redeem marriage all along. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29
Christians are facing a current political climate that is hostile to the traditional, Biblical idea of marriage. It is more important than ever that we know what marriage really is and how God intended to use it. Did you know that in God's design, marriage is about much more than our happiness and fulfillment? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29
Today's young people have embraced a life motto that simply states, "You only live once." While this sort of mindset could certainly lead to hasty, rash decision-making and a justification for irresponsible behavior, it can also have a useful place in a proper, Biblical understanding of time. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29
He faced steep odds, from convincing a king and marshaling a defeated people, to fighting enemies both within and without. But in less than two months, he succeeded in completing the formidable task of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he reflects on the accomplishments of this great leader, Nehemiah. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29
If the mere existence of laws resulted in a moral society, we’d be in great shape! Want safer cities? Just pass more legislation! Of course, we know that unfortunately this isn’t the case because we can’t legislate the sin out of human nature. However, the ultimate solution for immorality does exist and we’ll learn what it is during this broadcast of The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29
Have you ever observed a small child’s mannerisms and realized that they seem to mimic that of their parents? As children, we learn and grow by copying others. The Bible calls us to grow spiritually in this same way – but by being imitators of God. That may seems like a monumental task, but on this broadcast of The Bible Study Hour, Dr. Boice will explain what this looks like in daily life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29
You finish a long day of yard work and enter your house tired, sweaty and dirty. But after getting a shower and changing your clothes, you’re feeling as good as new. In this broadcast of The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice will explain how the change that occurs in us through sanctification is a lot like putting on a new, clean outfit – an outfit that clothes us in truth, forgiveness and the righteousness of Christ! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29
What if there was one key to life – one ultimate truth that would change everything? In this broadcast of The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice will argue that such a truth does exist. He’ll explain that knowing this ultimate reality makes all the difference…both for this life and for eternity. Is the key to life an ancient proverb or perhaps a new success habit? Let’s find out! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29
Turn on the television or open a popular magazine and you’ll be inundated with images of the things the world values – success, beauty, fame, and wealth. But for Christians, there is a higher calling than simply pursuing these worldly values. Today on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice will offer us a biblical perspective on living a holy life and seeing the world as God sees it. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29
The walls were finished—all that remained to be done was the hanging of the gates of the city. But once again, opposition arose. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he explores the third and final source of resistance to the rebuilding of the walls of the city of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29
Businesses measure their success by profits gained, schools gauge their effectiveness by observing students’ grades, and athletic teams assess their results in wins verses losses. But what is the ultimate purpose of the church and how should we go about measuring its progress? Listen in as Dr. Boice discusses the topic of spiritual growth on this broadcast of The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29
When it comes to the topic of spiritual gifts, Scripture has often been misinterpreted and incorrectly applied by Christians throughout the history of the church. So how can we gain a proper understanding of this important issue? We’ll get that answer on this broadcast of The Bible Study Hour as Dr. James Boice explains how a simple comma can alter the entire meaning of a passage. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29
If you’ve ever made yourself a cup of coffee, you probably used your feet to walk to the coffee pot, your hands to measure the grounds and your nose to enjoy the aroma. Did you know that in working together to perform that task, the parts of your body were acting as a perfect analogy for the church? In this broadcast of The Bible Study Hour, Dr. Boice discusses spiritual gifts and unity among believers. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29
You look around the room and see a wide variety of different kinds of people. All ages and ethnicities are represented. These people have come from unique backgrounds and have very different preferences. Where are you? Right in your local church! Thanks for joining us for today’s broadcast as Dr. Boice explains how true unity among believers comes from a much deeper reality than outward appearance. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29
Just like a calculator that is designed to receive input data and produce corresponding output results, our lives are meant to absorb the truth of God and in turn, produce faith and good works. A life truly impacted by doctrine will be a life that is sanctified. In this broadcast of The Bible Study Hour, Dr. Boice discusses this important idea in an encouraging message entitled, “The Worthy Life.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29
Nehemiah confronted Israel’s external enemies with a combination of wise leadership and decisive action, but now he faced another enemy—corruption from within. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he takes us through the age-old problem of the rich and powerful extorting the poor and the downtrodden. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29
Christian parents can often be overheard reminding their children that God is not just a big Santa Clause in the sky - in other words, He doesn’t always just give us what we want. While this is certainly true, what if there was a way to guarantee that God would grant 100% of our requests? Today on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. Boice explains how praying in God’s will changes everything. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29
Science has taught us the importance of using proper viewing equipment to achieve accurate results. If we want to study a tiny organism, we’d use a microscope. In the same way, proper perspective is a key to effective prayer. Today on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. Boice explains that looking through the lens of Scripture gives us a bigger view of what God is doing in the world! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29
The world’s ultimate history lesson starts before the beginning of time, introduces us to a Divine Planner, describes an epic battle between good and evil, projects the restoration of a broken world and answers the age-old question, “what is the meaning of life?” This may not sound like your average history lesson, but it’s the Biblical version as described by Dr. Boice in this broadcast of The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29
Whether it’s a Sherlock Holmes story or movie about a private investigation, everyone loves a good mystery! Did you know that the Bible even tells the stories of great, spiritual mysteries? Paul refers to them throughout his letter to the Ephesians and on today’s broadcast of The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice will explain the significance and revelation of one of these amazing Biblical mysteries. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29