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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

Did the waters of the sea part? Did iron really float? Did three men survive a fiery furnace, and did the sun and moon stand still? We serve a God who is able to do miraculous things, but did He really override the laws of nature at the request of a mere mortal? Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he investigates the circumstances that led to an incredible phenomenon. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

God has given power and authority to the government. However, God has given his people a better tool, the truth. The Christian belongs to God, and His kingdom is one of truth. Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice talk about the Christian's role when interacting with the government, this week on The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

God has called us to love our enemies and overcome evil with good. However, this is a lot easier said than done. Acting in a way contrary to our nature requires discipline. Find out how to take steps towards loving your neighbors, and finding the strength to do it. Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice discuss these things, this week on The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Don't you want to get even when you've been wronged? At the very least, we want to defend our rights. However, if we're serious about following Jesus, we should instead be concerned about defending the rights of others. Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice talk about this selfless way of living, this week on The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

We live in a day when there are no absolutes. Society no longer has any consensus on what is right and wrong. In this environment, how do we follow the Bible's command to do what is right in the eyes of man? Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice talk about how to live right in a world that doesn't believe in wrong. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

The Christian is called to bless those who persecute them. But let's face it; it's not enough to just remain neutral towards the people who offend us. If we do that, we'll quickly break down and get angry. So what do we do instead? Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice talk about how to bless your enemy, this week on The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

They destroyed Jericho, they annihilated Ai and the next city to fall was the stronghold of Gibeon. What would you do if you were a Gibeonite? The Gibeonites developed a plan of deception to save themselves, but that plan would play out in a way that no one could imagine. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he demonstrates how the Lord used a major error to introduce a people to Himself. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Do you ever feel unappreciated? As though the work you're doing has gone unnoticed? Instead of seeking praise, love is always looking to honor others. In every way, the love we need for each other goes against the grain of our natural tendencies. Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice share more about this transformational love, this week on the Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

To love as God loves doesn't mean to simply embracing everything. Loving as God does, means there are things we should hate. How can this be? Listen to Dr. James Boice talk about how love discriminates between good and evil, hanging to what's right, but hating what's not. Listen this week on the Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Do you ever get uneasy when someone does something different from the way you do it? Well, God has given each of us different abilities. But what happens when we forget that our talents come from God? Join us this week on The Bible Study Hour to hear Dr. James Boice talk about the diversity of our gifts under the unity of Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

When you talk about the church most people think of a building. Others may think of the people who are members of a specific church group. When the Bible talks about the church, it's not talking about any of these. It's talking about the Body of Christ that goes beyond all these barriers. Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice talk about the body of believers, this week on The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

It's natural to think that you're the best. We often compare ourselves to others, trying to come out on top. This doesn't make for healthy relationships or cause unity in the church. Rather, to function as the body of Christ, we need to view ourselves accurately. Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice talk about the importance of seeing ourselves as we are, this week on The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

The heart of the Book of Deuteronomy is the principle of the curses and the blessings. Moses gave instructions on how that principle was to be demonstrated when the people reached the Promised Land, and the time had now come for Joshua to enact that word picture for the Israelites. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he takes us through the significance of the staging of this drama and an even more important principle therein. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

The world says that success, romance, and financial stability all make the good life. But we tend to think God's plan gets in the way of what we really want to do. However, God's will is perfect. If we try it out, we'll find that God's way actually does leads to happiness. Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice talk about God's perfect plan, this week on The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

How often do you reflect on Glory? Nations, cultures, civilizations these don't last, and their existence is like a gnat. But its people with whom we joke, work, marry and cheat. Find out how this contradicts the essence of our culture. Tune in this week to hear Dr. James Boice talk about a right view of man, right here on The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

What is the spiritual renewal of your mind? Many assume it means only thinking about theology. But you may be surprised to hear that you can think spiritually even about filling your car with gas. And just because you're sitting in church doesn't mean your mind is where it should be. Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice talk about how to renew our minds, this week on The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

We live in a mindless age. Televisions have replaced books, and sound bytes have replaced serious reflection. But it's not just the world that has given up thinking Christians have, too. We've been vannatized. Find out what it means to be vannatized, and how we should be exercising our minds, listen this week to the The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

You may remember the old saying, I don't smoke, and I don't chew, and I don't go with those who do. When Paul tells us not to be conformed to the world, he's not talking about smoking habits, but rather how we think. This week Dr. James Boice will teach us how to renew our minds, right here on The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29