The Bible Study Hour offers careful, in-depth Bible study, preparing you to think and act biblically. Dr. James Boice's expository style opens the scriptures and shows how all of God's Word points to Christ. Dr. Boice brings the Bible's truth to bear on all of life. The program helps listeners understand the truth of God's Word in life-changing, mind-renewing ways.The Bible Study Hour is a ministry of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals. The Alliance exists to call the twenty-first century church to a modern reformation that recovers clarity and conviction about the great evangelical truths of the Gospel and that then seeks to proclaim these truths powerfully in our contemporary context. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81
The Bible Study Hour on Oneplace.com podcast is an incredible source of spiritual nourishment and growth for believers. Hosted by the late James Montgomery Boice, this podcast offers timeless messages that continue to impact listeners long after his passing. As a young believer, I was captivated by Dr. Boice's teachings on Romans as he preached through the book. Even though the program only aired once a week, I made sure to tune in every Sunday evening without fail. The opportunity to visit Tenth Presbyterian Church and hear him preach from the Psalms further solidified my admiration for his teaching. Despite going years without listening to his sermons, I continued to read his books and commentaries on various biblical topics such as Romans, John, Genesis, and more. One particularly impactful series was his sermons on Hosea 1-3, which moved me deeply and brought tears to my eyes as I read them.
Today, thanks to technology, I am able to benefit from Boice's podcast which allows me to access his teachings regularly. This podcast is highly recommended for anyone seeking solid biblical teaching that remains relevant and timeless even decades after it was originally preached. It always amazes me how God works through Dr. Boice's messages, as they sound as if they were preached just this past Sunday despite his passing 20 years ago. His insights into Scripture are enlightening and encouraging, providing a deep understanding of God's word.
One aspect that could be improved upon in this podcast is the cycling of sermons. While it is wonderful to have access to these powerful messages, it would be beneficial if they were not repeated so frequently. This would allow listeners like myself to revisit specific sermons or easily share them with others who may also benefit from Dr. Boice's teaching.
In conclusion, The Bible Study Hour on Oneplace.com podcast is a tremendous resource for believers seeking spiritual growth and understanding of Scripture. Dr. James Montgomery Boice's teachings are a gift that continue to impact and inspire listeners, even years after his passing. While the cycling of sermons is a minor drawback, the depth and relevance of his messages far outweigh this one downside. I am grateful for this faithful pastor and thankful to have access to his teachings through this podcast.
We no longer live in a singing culture. We listen to people sing, but the picture of a family gathered round the piano in the evening is an image from the past. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour, as he examines Psalm 149, a psalm that encourages God's people not just to sing…but to sing a new song! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
The ending to Paul's monumental letter to the Corinthians ends in a very practical way with principles for giving and his final instruction for the brethren to love one another. Listen to Dr. James Boice's teaching on Paul's final words to the Corinthians on the Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
While the natural world praises God simply by its existence, we are called to worship Him consciously, because He's revealed Himself to us through His Word. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour, as he looks at Psalm 148, a psalm that answers the question, “Who should worship God?” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
It's been said that “Much of what we call worship today is really not worship at all, but a glorification of self, with “I” as the dominant subject. It's alleged worship that's taken on the characteristics of our age.” Join Dr. James Boice as he explores Psalm 147 and what it means to truly praise the Lord for who He is and for what He has done. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Worship is work! The world would have us believe that, if worship is to be worthwhile, it should be fun and engage our emotions. But to have any real value, worship must engage our minds as well as our feelings. Join Dr. James Boice next time as he explores Psalm 146, a psalm that implores us to praise the Lord for all the right reasons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
It was David's last psalm—a psalm that looked back over a lifetime lived with God, and a tribute of praise to the One who had never failed him. It's a psalm that provides a pattern for our praise, as well. Join Dr. James Boice as he explores Psalm 145, the last of the acrostic verses and the last psalm of David. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Psalm 144 is a psalm of victory and deliverance—a deliverance that is yet to come. It's also a highly personal prayer of David that examines his weakness-- and God's greatness. Join us for The Bible Study Hour as Dr. James Boice examines David's prayer of complete confidence in his God and the nature of true religion. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
The fact that Christians will be raised from the grave means that, in the end, we will be victorious over our greatest enemy: death. What kind of resurrected bodies we will have when we are raised is of lesser importance. Dr. James Boice shares this encouraging messages on the Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Psalm 144 is a psalm of victory and deliverance—a deliverance that is yet to come. It's also a highly personal prayer of David that examines his weakness-- and God's greatness. Join us for The Bible Study Hour as Dr. James Boice examines David's prayer of complete confidence in his God and the nature of true religion. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
“Nothing we do is ever entirely apart from sin,” Martin Luther once said. “Even my repentance needs to be repented of.” So, how's a Christian to cope? Join Dr James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he lays out our unrighteousness and its remedy, from Psalm 143. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
We've all experienced times when we felt utterly abandoned--when it seemed we hadn't a friend in the world. Our Lord Himself experienced this very human emotion as he hung on the cross, and David experienced it in the cave of Adullam. Listen to Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he describes David's isolation… and, his cure…from Psalm 142. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Psalm 141 is another in a series of psalms that teach us about worship, and specifically about prayer as a part of our worship. It's both a unique psalm and a difficult one, because prayer itself is often difficult. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explains why such an important facet of worship can be so challenging for the believer. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
It's a given fact that there's evil in the world. The evidence is overwhelming. But is there such a thing as pure evil? Are there some among us who are so profoundly wicked as to be irredeemable? Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he studies the essence of evil, and David's response to it. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
While the Apostle Paul previously proclaimed the essential elements of Christ's resurrection, he now turns to the consequences of denying the core belief of the Christian faith as he progresses in his letter to the Corinthians. Dr. James Boice speaks sense about the resurrection on this episode of the Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Psalm 139 is a psalm of God's omniscience—yet to David it was more than that. Psalm 139 is worship psalm that reflects God's knowledge of him from the beginning of time…a psalm to the God who would walk with David through all his days. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explores the second half of this wonderful psalm of God's infinite knowledge and love. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Psalm 139 has been called theology of the very best sort. The psalm addresses some of the weightiest concepts of theology, yet it's wonderfully personal and speaks to the heart as well as the mind. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour, as he studies this psalm of the omniscience, omnipresence and omnipotence of our God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Psalm 138 is a Psalm of thanks for a promise made and a blessing given: that the throne of David would endure forever, and that the Messiah would come from his line. Join Dr. James Boice as he examines a psalm that teaches us to praise God for His love and faithfulness in the keeping of His word. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Two cities would have a great effect on history: Babylon, the city of the world that would soon pass away, and Jerusalem, the city of God, whose glory would endure forever. Today on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice explores the two cities and the heartache of God's people as they remembered their exile in Babylon. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
It's been said that a disaster, such as what has happened to worship in the evangelical church, is not going to be cured overnight. Indeed, there's no quick fix, but the place to look is where true worship is always found--in the psalms. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour, as he unpacks the greatest of all the worship psalms, Psalm 136. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
The foundation of the Christian faith is the resurrection, and the 15th chapter of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians is the most comprehensive chapter in the New Testament concerning this monumental event. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he summarizes Paul's reason for preaching the resurrection and considers the apostle's proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and our salvation. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
It's a sad, contemporary trend that many modern churches have departed from a style of worship centered around God, as all true Christian adoration should be. Today on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice continues his study of how worship has changed, offering instructions on the subject from Psalm 135. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Why is it that so little of the passionate worship that once characterized the people of God is seen in the church today? Why are we often mere uncommitted spectators, rather than true worshippers? Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he ponders these questions and the state of modern worship from Psalm 134. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
“America has become one, vast, terrifying community.” That rather radical statement was made by one observer of modern culture. Is it true? Have we lost the true sense of community that once bound us together, and has that loss reached its tentacles into the church? Join Dr. James Boice as he explores the current disunity in our culture, the Christian ideal for unity, and how it might be attained. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Psalm 132 is a song of celebration of the Ark of the Covenant coming to Jerusalem. It's also a celebration of what David did for God…but more importantly, what God would do for David. Join Dr. James Boice as he unpacks Psalm 132, the longest of the Psalms of Ascent, and its promises for David and His people. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Psalm 131 is one of the shortest in the Psalter, and while it's one of the easiest to read, it contains in its three short verses one of the hardest lessons to learn. Join Dr. James Boice as he studies Psalm 131 and the essence of contentment. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
While every part of the Bible is relevant, some parts speak to contemporary issues more directly than others, as is the case with the 14th chapter of First Corinthians. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he explains why the danger of people within the church doing what they want to do is both an ancient and contemporary problem... and presents the Apostle Paul's remedy for it. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Psalm 130 is both a profound prayer and a great model of biblical exposition. In eight short verses, it contains both a penetrating explanation of the Gospel and the very essence of forgiveness. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour, as he follows the psalmist's journey from his confession of sin to his testimony of the goodness of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Most of us look back at the past and reflect on what we've accomplished, but for the nation Israel, looking back encompassed not what she had achieved, but what she had survived. Join Dr. James Boice as he reflects on both the suffering of a people and the reason for their survival. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
We all seek God's blessing in our lives. It's been said that the way to blessing begins with God, continues with God and ends with God. Join Dr. James Boice as he describes Psalm 128, a psalm that points the way to receiving God's blessing in our work, our families and our lives. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
“Meaningless! Meaningless! All is meaningless,” says the preacher--the same “preacher”, Solomon, who gave us Psalm 127. The wise king reminds us that, unless the Lord is in our work, that earthly work is meaningless. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explains what—or who—adds value to the work we do this side of eternity. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
It's difficult for you and me to understand the joy of a people returning to their own country after a long period of captivity. One moment they were slaves, and the next--they were free. It was a delirious joy that must have seemed like a dream. Join Dr. James Boice as he explores the exuberant anticipation of the Israelites as they returned to Jerusalem, and their prayers for the future. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
A Scottish evangelist, Henry Drummond preached a famous sermon entitled “The Greatest Thing in the World.” It was about love, and--if indeed--love IS the greatest thing in the world, then the 13th chapter of First Corinthians has to be one of the greatest chapters of the Bible. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he explains why love is superior to hope and even to our faith. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
We all strive for security in our lives, but security can be elusive. As our world changes and western civilization declines, where do we turn for refuge? Join Dr. James Boice in his study of Psalm 125, as the psalmist compares the protection of the Lord to the mountains around Jerusalem. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Psalm 124 has been called a wonderful psalm of God's protective care. It's a psalm of great imagery—painting a picture of the terrible disaster that would have befallen God's people had not He intervened. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explores the depths of this great psalm of deliverance and compares God's protection to the intervention of Christ in the life of the believer. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Psalm 123 has been called a psalm for the eyes. It's a psalm that encourages us to look up to our God, much as a slave in ancient times would look to his master. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explores this brief psalm encouraging God's people to look up--while the rest of the world looks downward, inward or anywhere…but to the Lord. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
We could never feel as strongly about our own home towns as the Jews felt about the city of Jerusalem. It was Israel's capital and the spiritual center of the nation. But Jerusalem was just an earthly city, and—while believers are called to pray for its peace—we await a far better place. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he reflects on God's city and points us to the New Jerusalem. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Psalm 121 has rightly been called, “The Travelers' Psalm”. It's a psalm the ancient pilgrims sang as they crested the ridge overlooking Jerusalem, and it's a psalm that's comforted many modern-day travelers and refugees. Join us for The Bible Study Hour as we explore the psalm that's encouraged generations to lift up their eyes--not to the hills, but to the Lord who created them. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
While the Apostle Paul had a lot to say on the subject of tongues, he had a lot more to say on the much broader subject of spiritual gifts in general. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he emphasizes the important topic of believers exercising their spiritual gifts for the benefit of the church. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
As each of the three annual feasts of the Israelites approached, the roads leading up to Jerusalem were lined with pilgrims making their way to the Temple. The feasts reflected the desire of God for His people to remember and give thanks, and the desire of the people to worship their God. Join Dr. James Boice as he studies Psalm 120, the first in a series of psalms known as the Psalms of Ascent. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
At the end of the Bible's longest psalm, we find the psalmist crying out to the Lord. Now aware of his lost condition and constant need for God's grace, the author calls on Him in humility. Join Dr. James Boice as he concludes his study of Psalm 119 and points us to the proper attitude of a serious believer. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
As our study of Psalm 119 draws near to a close, the frequent prayers of the psalmist diminish…but, not from a lack of faith. The psalmist has made his petitions, and now they're replaced by a quiet obedience as he waits upon the Lord. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he continues his study of Psalm 119 and the writer's faithful patience in a trustworthy God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
In the midst of his enemies, the author of the Psalm 119 remembers an important precept: while his enemies may be close by, God is also near at hand and can be trusted in times of trouble. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he reminds us of the importance of prayer, not only when danger and difficulty confront us, but as a regular routine in our daily life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
In the midst of his enemies, the author of the Psalm 119 remembers an important precept: while his enemies may be close by, God is also near at hand and can be trusted in times of trouble. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he reminds us of the importance of prayer, not only when danger and difficulty confront us, but as a regular routine in our daily life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
The sense of wonder is fast disappearing from our world. There are many reasons for this, but the chief cause is a lost sense of the glory of God! Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he continues his study of Psalm 119 and its author's sense of wonder at the amazing Word of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
It's hard to fathom that something as solemn and moving as the Lord's Supper could draw controversy, and yet, in Paul's day, it did just that...and in our day, through differing interpretations of its meaning and purpose, the table still draws dissension. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he takes a deeper look into the reasons we celebrate this foundational institution of our faith. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
There are many words with which to describe the ways by which men walk. One African language has over 120 verbs to describe our movements. In contrast, the Bible records only a handful of the ways in which a Christian is to move about. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he studies the 15th stanza of Psalm 119…and describes how we're to walk according to God's Word. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
It's been said that the Bible no longer contains the answers for the problems of a modern world. But, James Boice tells us that if we truly study the Bible and are open to its teaching, we'll find that it still speaks clearly to the issues of our day. Join Dr. Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he leads us in a study of the clarity of God's Word, from Psalm 119. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
It's been said that the Bible no longer contains the answers for the problems of a modern world. But, James Boice tells us that if we truly study the Bible and are open to its teaching, we'll find that it still speaks clearly to the issues of our day. Join Dr. Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he leads us in a study of the clarity of God's Word, from Psalm 119. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
It's filled with joy and the love of God, a stanza of praise with no petitions--a continuous expression of love for God's law from a poet who was no stranger to despair. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour and discover the reason for the psalmist's great joy over the Word of God, and the circumstances that brought about his perspective. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Luther said of God's Word, The Bible is alive. It speaks to me. It has feet and it runs after me, it has hands and it lays hold of me. It is neither antique nor modern—it is eternal. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explores the timelessness of God's Word, from Psalm 119. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Sooner or later, everyone will suffer, and some people will suffer a great deal more than others. Have you ever wondered why God allows so much suffering in the world, and why some people seem to experience much more adversity then their fellow man? Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explains the purposes and sources of affliction in the life of a believer. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
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