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When Jesus commanded the disciples, saying, “Follow me,” he didn't mean “tag along if you feel like it.” The call to discipleship demands a radical lifestyle of submission and sacrifice. Thanks for joining us for this broadcast of The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice. We're about to find out how biblical self-denial is possible in a world that tells us to look out for our own interests at all costs. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

A “light burden” seems like an oxymoron.But isn't that exactly what Jesus promised in Matthew chapter 11 when he encouraged us to come learn from him and find rest for our souls? Today, on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we'll investigate the mystery of true discipleship: how taking on Christ's burden actually lightens us from the weight of our own sin. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Dietrich Bonhoeffer coined the term “costly grace” in his warnings to a weak, German church that refused to stand up to Nazi tyranny during World War 2. Today on The Bible Study Hour, we'll find out how costly grace is at the heart of biblical discipleship, and Dr. Boice will challenge us to consider how many modern church pews are filled with those who are unwilling to pay the price. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

The last words of a great man are of special interest to us; they are often poignant and deeply moving. Joshua's final farewell to the people he loved is no exception. On The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice shares some very stirring words in a sermon titled "Passing the Torch." To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

What's the last word in the book of Romans? What does it mean? Why does God say it at the beginning of a sentence while we say it at the end? What's it doing at the end of a doxology? And what's a doxology, anyway? For answers to all these questions, and for Dr. Boice's own last word on the book of Romans, be sure to join us this week for The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

If you're in the market for a religion, you've got lots of choices. Everybody has a gospel to sell you ... even the apostle Paul! My gospelthat's what Paul called his message in his letter to the Romans. This week on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice explores the power and mystery of this gospel of Paul's, and why it deserves to be your gospel and everyone's gospel. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

What's in a nameor rather, a list of names? You might be surprised. At the end of Romans, Paul sends greetings from some of his friends in Corinth. And from a handful of names like Gaius and Tertius, Dr. James Boice discovers a lot about everyday life in the early church: their relationships, their work, their mission, and more. Join us this week for The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Grace: What's so amazing about it? Every day bad things happen to good peopleand where is God's grace? This week on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice turns that question around to ask: Why do good things happen to bad peopleand what does that have to do with God's grace? Be sure to join us this week for The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Most people wouldn't expect the God of peace to go around crushing thingsespecially heads. Yet Paul says that's exactly what God plans to do: crush the head of Satan. And somehow, we're involved. This week on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice examines this intriguing teaching from Paul's letter to the Romans. Be sure to join us this week for The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Nations sometimes win a war but lose the peace. This was Joshua's fear for Israel at the end of his life, and Christians today often find the test of prosperity more difficult than the test of adversity. On The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice discusses the need to live for God and serve God in peace-time as well as in war. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Certain people in the church like nothing better than splitting congregations apart. Others teach their own distorted gospel, and get rich and powerful doing it. This week on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice looks at Paul's warning about such people, who were alive and well in the first century just as they are in the twenty-first. Join us this week on The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

If you think of the apostle Paul as an intellectual and theologian, you're right. But he was also a people person. He knew people, he remembered people, he loved them. This week on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice looks at all the greetings in the letter to the Romans, and discovers the personal side of Paul. That's this week on The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Who is Phoebe? What does she have to do with the apostle Paul and his letter to the Romans? This week on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice considers Phoebe and her role in the early church, and discovers what she has to teach us about being a servant of the church and a member of God's family. Join us this week for The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

The history of the world is a history of wars. The news of the day is about conflict and discontent. Everyone seems unhappy with their jobs, their relationships, their very lives. In all this, where do we find peace? This week on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice talks about the God who brings peaceto us, to our relationships, and to our world. Join us this week for The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

As Christians we hear it all the time: Pray for me! It's easy to say but hard to do. What should I pray for? How does prayer work? Does prayer make God change his mind? This week on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice looks at Paul's prayer request in Romans 15, and at the nature of prayer itself. Join us this week for The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Because of the sins of their father, the Levites would have no home in the Promised Land. Instead, they were scattered throughout the towns and cities of the new land. Yet what began as a curse turned into a blessing. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he traces the history of the tribe of Levi and its place of importance to His people, Israel. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

What does it mean to be blessed by God? What's the difference between the way he blesses us, and the way he blesses the things we do? This week on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice continues his studies in Romans to find out what Paul means by the full measure of the blessing of Christ. Join us this week for The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

When it comes to giving, no one outdoes God. No one could give more than he did in his Son Jesus. What does this mean for our giving? Why do we give? How should we give? What does our giving accomplish, and what do we get out of it? This week on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice looks at what Paul says about Christian giving. Be sure to join us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

What's the point of making plans, when God's plans might be different from ours? Should we plan? Should we stick with plans that don't seem to be working out? On The Bible Study Hour this week, Dr. James Boice looks at Paul's plans for a mission trip to Spain that might never have happened. What are the implications for us? Join us this week for The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Is it OK to feel good about what God does through us? Can we take pride in the work we do for the kingdom of God? On The Bible Study Hour this week, Dr. James Boice looks at what Paul has to say about his work and ministry. Who gets the glory for the good things? Who gets the credit for the accomplishments? Join us this week for The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Was the apostle Paul a priest? Not in the way most people think of a priest. But he did say he had a priestly duty. Was it to wear a fancy ceremonial outfit, or say official prayers, or do baptisms and weddings and funerals? Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice talk about what Paul's priestly duty really was: to tell the good news about Jesus. That's this week on The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Men and women are made directly by God in His own image. And human life in the image of God mustn't be wantonly destroyed. Today on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice discusses the cities of refuge and the tremendous value of human life revealed in the law of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

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 what this checklist is all about, this week on the Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

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 as we trust in God, this week on the Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

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 gentiles, and to all nations, only through the blood of Christ, this week on The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

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 love for the unacceptable, this week on The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

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 unity, this week on The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

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 unnoticed in the presence of greater men. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

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. James Boice talk about the encouragement we can get from Scripture, right here on The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

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 of Jesus and what that means for us, this week on The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

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 it's important. Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice teach on an important theme in Romans, this week on The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

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 about what it means to have the approval of God and men, this week on The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

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 Kingdom of God, right here on The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

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 of settling the Promised Land. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

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 Dr. James Boice talks about the responsibility that comes with Christian liberty, next time on The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

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 different kinds of judgment, this week on the Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

"The world has grasped an important truth when it talks about the global village. We're all connected, and our actions affect one another. But not only are we connected to each other, we're also connected to God. Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice talk about how our lives are not our own, this week on The Bible Study Hour." with "God, Other People and Ourselves" To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

How do you spend your Sundays? Do you see it as just another day of the week? Do you go to church only because that's what good people do? Or do you set Sunday apart and really worship our Lord? This week on The Bible Study Hour Dr. James Boice will be talking about different perspectives on The Lord's Day and the attitude we ought to have towards those with differing opinions. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Paul addresses many touchy issues throughout his letters, but sometimes he never says a word about which side he's on. What exactly is he saying then, if he doesn't even mention who's right and who's wrong? Tune in this week to The Bible Study Hour and listen to Dr. James Boice talk about how to deal with other Christians when we disagree with them. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Jabin, a king of the north, had heard of the defeat of the southern kingdoms and gathered a great army to go against Israel, bringing with him a secret weaponthe chariot. And so, the final battle for control of the Promised Land begins. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he details the battle that would determine control of the land God had promised His people. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

When we think something's important, we tend to talk about it a lot. So what does Paul keep coming back to in the book of Romans? Not a difficult point of theology. No! Instead he keeps talking about how Christians need to accept one another. Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice talk about how we can do that in our own situations. That's this week on The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Have you ever been grabbed by a piece of Scripture in such a way that it transforms your life? That's what happened to St. Augustine when he turned randomly to a passage in Romans. To hear more about this great man and the verse that captured his heart, tune in to hear Dr. James Boice speak this week on The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Wake up, sleepy Christians! Remember who you are and what you were created for. Remember that time is not unlimited, and we must make the most of every moment. Don't be like Jonah, asleep in the boat while the world is panicking around you. Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice talk this week about how to make the best use of our time, right here on the Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Have you ever considered that you might be working frantically but wasting your time? If we have to give an accounting for our lives on the last day, we'd better make the most of every minute. Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice discuss how to think about our time and what to do with it, right here on the Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

There is a kind of debt you never want to get rid of. In fact, it's absolutely necessary to have. Last week Dr. James Boice talked about the importance of getting out of debt. But next time he'll talk about the importance of staying in debt. To find out what kind of debt we should keep, listen this week to Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

The Israelites had fought and won three major battles, but there would be many more to come. As Joshua surveyed the land yet to be conquered, he turned his army south to attack the fortified cities of that region and to deal with their kings in a way that would leave a lasting impression. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he explores the characteristics of a strong leader intent on obeying the Lord's commands. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Do you have debt? Most of us do, whether it's from school, a home, car, or even credit cards. When we get over our heads in debt, it ceases to be just a financial problem. It becomes a spiritual problem. Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice share what the Bible says about financial debt. Also listen in for his five steps to financial freedom, this week on the Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

It's easy to complain about our government officials. We get frustrated when they raise taxes on us, or when we see corruption on all levels. So what do we do when people are ranting about the president or their senator? Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice talk about how we should treat our authorities, this week on The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

How do you feel about your conscience? Perhaps you've never thought about it. Does it do more than make you feel guilty? Paul teaches, that our consciences should inform not only personal actions, but also how we seek to influence civil authority. Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice teach more about our role in government, this week on The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

God has given both the Church and the government specific functions. When those boundaries are crossed things get ugly. Likewise, when each institution doesn't fulfill its responsibilities, society begins to shake. What are the specific functions and obligations of the church and the government? Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice teach on the roles of each, this week on The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Paul says no matter what we must submit ourselves to the governing authorities. But what should a Christian do if the government is corrupt? How do you obey an authority that is immoral or unjust? This week Dr. James Boice will be discussing the authority of government and our obligation to it, right here on The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29