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While Romans 3 may very well be the heart of the Bible, Romans eight in a sense is its climax. It takes us beyond our salvation experience, through our deliverance from sin and into the wonderful consummation of our faith…when we are brought into the very presence of Jesus. Join Dr. Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he mines the riches of Romans chapter eight. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

When Saul met Jesus on the Damascus Road he asked two questions: “Who are you, Lord?” and “What will you have me do?” After Paul knew that Jesus was the Christ, the Son of God, the first action he took was to tell others. This is exactly what everyone who wants a vital spiritual life must do. We must know Jesus, and we must tell others. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

He watched the killing of Stephen, the first martyr. He went on to do everything he could to stamp out the newly formed Christian church. We would not expect him to become a convert and a missionary and an apostle, but that is what God did. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

Imagine you're right in the middle of a very successful outreach program. People are coming to Christ daily. God is blessing your efforts. Then an angel comes and tells you to leave this successful ministry and go into the desert? What would you do? Would you argue? Would you go? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

"Kill them all, that will stop the spread of this evil." This was the plan used in Jerusalem two thousand years ago to stop the spread of Christianity. It didn't work. The enemies of Christianity have used intimidation, threat, force, imprisonment and death to stamp out the Church. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

Too frequently we hear news stories about the persecution of our brothers and sisters. We are thankful for our safety while we're both saddened and horrified by such news. Yet we must remember that Christianity began in unjust persecution. Listen next time as Dr. Boice challenges us with the story of Stephen, the first Christian martyr, and encourages us to fight the good fight in our own trials. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

Romans chapter three is really the heart of the Word of God. It's the Gospel presented in its purest and most condensed form, showing both our need and the solution to that need through the work of Jesus Christ. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he directs our attention to the simple, yet profound truths contained in this powerful passage of Scripture. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

Are you a service-oriented person? There are two types: those who live to serve and the others who live to be served. The world is filled with both—so are churches. What about you? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

If you are a believer, you will face trials like alienation, slander, humiliation and sorrow—things that none of us looks forward to. But they are a part of the life of any believer—one who is actively living for God in an increasingly hostile society. Why does that happen? Because when we are faithful to God's ways, we make unrepentant sinners uncomfortable. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

The punishment of Ananias and Sapphira from the book of Acts seems severe. They were struck dead by God for a seemingly trivial offense. Seems like a harsh punishment. But this story teaches us a very important lesson about God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

Wouldn't you like to go back in time, and sit with the early believers as they met for worship? Wouldn't you love to see how they lived together as a community of faith, sharing the good news of Jesus? We don't have a time machine, but in Acts chapter 4 we do have a portrait of the worship and work of the early church. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

It doesn't happen every day for us, but it started happening right away for the early apostles. God tells you to do something, and the state says you can't. What do you do? What are your options? What are the issues? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

There is only one man who never walked in the counsel of the wicked or stood in the way of sinners, and that person was the God-man, Jesus Christ. But was Jesus the man the psalmist describes in Psalm One? Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he takes a deeper look at the man described in one of the Bible's most beloved psalms To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

On one side are gangs of priests, Sadducees, rulers, and elders. They're backed by the authority of their office, and they wield the power of intimidation and imprisonment. On the other side are Peter and John. They're backed by the authority of God's word, and they wield the power of the Holy Spirit. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

A man who can't walk sits outside the temple begging for money. Most people look away. A few give him a coin. But today, two men stop and talk. They're flat broke themselves, but they do give him something. And the man who can't walk stands up, walks around, starts jumping, and runs into the temple praising God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

Every church has its distinctive. Each congregation is different. But all biblical churches share the same essentials. What are they? What activities are at the heart of every true church in every time and place? Next time on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice looks at the early church and finds the believers doing four things that define what it really means to live as Christ's disciples. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

It's biblical. It's Christ-centered. It's fearless. It's persuasive. It's Peter's first sermon, and it's a winner. In fact, God uses it to win 3000 new disciples, 3000 new sons and daughters, 3000 new members of the body of Christ. Next time on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice talks about Peter's Pentecost sermon as a model for how all of us can testify to what we know about Jesus. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

What do you think of when you hear the words wind and fire? A forest fire? The classical elements of the universe? A '70s blues band? In the book of Acts, wind and fire mean just one thing: the arrival of the Holy Spirit. Next time on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice explores why God chose these images to reveal the character and work of his Spirit in the newborn church. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

We're usually pleased when someone remembers our birthday, but of all the birthdays of all the people who have ever lived, there's probably none remembered as faithfully as the birth of our Savior. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he reminds us of the paradoxes and the implications surrounding the birth of Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

Waiting is hard. And it's harder when you don't know how long you'll have to wait. When Jesus left his disciples, he told them their mission. But instead of giving them marching orders, he gave them “waiting orders”: Wait for the Holy Spirit. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

So, Jesus, what's the story? If you're not planning to take control and become king, how are people supposed to know about this kingdom of yours? Where are your loyal subjects going to come from? Who's going to recruit them? How are we going to get them to sign up? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

You're starting a new, global enterprise designed to last at least 2000 years and change the world. You're the founder, the leader, the head. Your startup plan is to spend six weeks meeting off and on with your leadership team—and then vanish just before you go public. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

He was a rebel and a leader, a killer and a judge, a man of weakness and a man of courage—a man of royalty who learned humility. He was both sinner and saint, but most of all he knew God face-to-face…and now, it was his time to die. Join Dr. James Boice as he brings us to the end of the life of Moses, a “friend of God” with a life well-lived. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

The people of God have always been a singing people, and God's servant Moses was no exception. He sang God's praise after leading the Israelites to safety, and sang his second and final song just before he died. Join Dr. James Boice as he examines the reason and the meaning of one of the greatest songs of Scripture. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

If you've ever suffered though a trying time, then you can probably relate to David's description of the “valley of the shadow of death” in Psalm 23. But even during those times when we feel most threatened, there are four essential things that we will never be without. Today on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. Boice will walk us through the important promises packed into that famous Psalm! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

A picture is worth a thousand words, and God gave Moses a vivid image to present to His people as they prepared to enter the Promised Land—a picture of the blessings that would result from their obedience and the curses that would follow their rebellion. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he sets the stage for one of the most dramatic productions in the history of Israel. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

The last book of the Pentateuch is a book of history, of morals, and religion. Deuteronomy portrays God as eternal, sovereign, holy and righteous, but it also portrays Him as a loving God who cares for His people and seeks their obedience. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he returns to the great principles of the faith, studying of the last book of Moses and the Pentateuch. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Their enemy vanquished, the Israelites stand on the plains of Moab at the banks of the Jordan, ready to enter the Promised Land, but there remain a few matters that need to be resolved before the final march begins. Join Dr. James Boice next time, on The Bible Study Hour as he explores those details and their significance to Israel's future in the land. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

To an insignificant king who knew his army to be no match for the Israelites, the only solution for survival was a supernatural one. So, this petty king hired a petty prophet to stand against the Living God. Join Dr. James Boice next time, on The Bible Study Hour as he shows us both the comic and the tragic spectacle of mere mortals standing against the power of the Almighty. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

God saves people by having them “look up”. We look to Christ lifted up on the cross for our sins. The Israelites looked up to a bronze snake to cover their sin—a seemingly strange cure, but merely a foreshadow of a permanent atonement that was to come. Join Dr. James Boice next time, on The Bible Study Hour as he explores this bizarre remedy for the deadly poison of sin. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Today on The Bible Study Hour, we're kicking off a new series entitled, “Great Chapters of the Bible.” Thanks for joining as we take a look at Isaiah 53 - a powerful prophecy concerning an unlikely Messiah. Dr. Boice will help us study the chapter with a five part assessment and we'll find out why theologian, Karl Barth, claimed that the most important word in the entire Bible is a preposition. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Chapter 20 of the book of Numbers is one of the saddest in the Bible. It begins with the death of Miriam, ends with the death of Aaron, and—in between—Moses commits a sin that carries with it a dire consequence. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he reveals just what it was that made the striking of a rock such a grievous offense to God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

We often hear of coups in third world countries—the military usurping control over civilian governments, or a dictator seizing power. But sadly, coups are often attempted within the family of God. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he pulls back the curtain on a rebellion in the camp of the Israelites To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

After seeing the giants of Canaan firsthand, 10 spies measured them against their own strength and were shaken, but 2 measured them against their God. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he exposes the great giants and small God of the majority and the small giants and great God of the minority. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

As the Israelites witness an amazing victory over their former masters, they quickly settle into the routine of daily living in a wilderness where only the Lord can provide for their needs. And, as hardships set in, the people grumble. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he studies those ageless encumbrances of humanity: envy and complaint. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

The Apostle Paul reminds us that all Scripture is profitable, and that includes the often-overlooked book of Numbers. Yes, the book is about numbers, but it's about so much more—the formation and the history of the God's people as they set out for the Promised Land. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explains the book of Numbers and its meaning for our lives today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Perseverance is the mark of a true leader. The ability to never give up in the face of insurmountable difficulties marks that leader, and Nehemiah proved himself as faithful in the end as he was in the beginning of his calling. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he concludes his study of the life and work of Nehemiah and his quest to restore the sabbath, Jerusalem and its people. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

To those raised to believe that unlimited accumulation of wealth is the ultimate goal of life, the principle of Jubilee may leave them in wonder. What exactly was the year of Jubilee and why was it so significant in the lives of the Israelites as they prepared to settle the Promised Land? Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explores one of the most amazing pieces of legislation ever enacted. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

It's a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of an angry God. The Israelites were well aware of that fact, an it made the Day of Atonement an extremely important annual event. How does this Old Testament feast have any significance in the lives of Christians today? Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explores the religious significance of the Day of Atonement for all of God's people. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

The book of Leviticus has much to do with the responsibilities of the Old Testament priests as leaders in a newly formed religion. But the dominating theme of the book is holiness. What did that holiness embody, and of what relevance is Old Testament holiness to New Testament believers? Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he explores the role of the priests and how that role still holds significance on this side of the cross. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Many of us set out to read great works of literature, like War and Peace or Paradise Lost, but quite a few will never make it all the way through. The same might be said of Leviticus, a book of sacrifices, instructions and rituals. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explains the deeper meaning of a puzzling book for the modern-day Christian. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

"It was a light for God's people and darkness for their enemies. It was a sign of God's presence and a sign of His protection for the Israelites as they wandered the wilderness. What was this awesome marvel? Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explores the amazing phenomena known as the Shekinah Glory. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Along with tears there are times of rejoicing. Along with struggles there are times of triumph--as in Jerusalem, where all has been completed and it's time for celebration! Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as we see Nehemiah setting the stage for the final phase of his great achievement. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

It's been said that, to see God as He really is, would be profoundly disturbing. Yet in what might be considered the greatest intercessory prayer in the Bible, Moses makes that very request. Join Dr. James Boice as he studies the three requests Moses made of God as he asked Him to “show me your glory”. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

There are moments in every life which, if seized upon, provide an opportunity for greatness. Winston Churchill referred to one such time as England's “finest hour,” and used that slogan to rally his nation from the throes of wartime defeat. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he reveals Moses' finest moment when he offered up himself to save his people. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

While the symbolism of the tabernacle may seem foreign to us as New Testament believers, the furnishings within and the tabernacle itself point us to the One who was to come and who would fulfil the requirements of a holy God. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he examines the precepts of the ceremonial law that would ultimately point to the work of Jesus Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

In order for a people to become a nation, a civil law is necessary, and the Lord gave His people a set of rules by which to govern themselves and form a government. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he describes the laws laid down by His prophet Moses and what relevance they have for our lives today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Journalist Ted Koppel, addressing a Duke University graduating class, told his audience that they very much needed the Ten Commandments as they went out into a world filled with scandal and deceit. As you might imagine, the message was not well received. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he examines the need for God's Law… both, for His people, and for society at large. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

We have been in the midst of a rapid urbanization of our world. People have been moving to the cities in increasing numbers, and the trend is likely to continue. Nehemiah, on the other hand, had just the opposite problem as the rebuilding of the city was completed. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he presents Nehemiah's plan for repopulating the city…and applies those principles to the Christian presence needed in our cities today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Leadership carries with it a measure of loneliness. The leader must create a vision and motivate his people, and the tendency of the leader is to shoulder the weight alone. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he examines God's solution for Moses' overwhelming challenges, how the principles of that solution are valuable to all in positions of leadership. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

There were three main routes the Israelites could have taken out of Egypt, but they chose none of them. God led His people through the desert because they had much to learn before they entered the Promised Land. Join Dr. James Boice as he examines the road less traveled and the process of learning to walk with God, here on The Bible Study Hour--preparing you to think and act biblically. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29