The Bible Study Hour
God's Sufficiency 03/07/10
Romans 8:14
Broadcast Archive
The Second Benediction 02/28/10
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? Next time on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice talks about the God who brings peace—to us, to our relationships, and to our world.
Romans 15:33
Pray for Me! 02/21/10
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? Next time on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice looks at Paul’s prayer request in Romans 15, and at the nature of prayer itself.
Romans 15:30-32
The Full Measure of God's Blessing 02/14/10
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? Next time 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.”
Romans 15:29
Christian Giving 02/07/10
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? Next time on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice looks at what Paul says about Christian giving.
Romans 15:15-28
Onward to Spain! 01/31/10
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? Next on The Bible Study Hour, 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?
Romans 15:23-24
Paul's Glory 01/24/10
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? Today on The Bible Study Hour, 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?
Romans 15:17-22
Paul's Priestly Ministry 01/17/10
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? In Romans 15, Paul tells us what his real priestly duty was: to tell the good news about Jesus.
Romans 15:15-16
Check Off Points for a Good Church 01/10/10
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? Let’s take a look at what makes a good church according to Paul.
Romans 15:14
The First Benediction 01/03/10
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. Let’s look in Paul’s letter to the Romans and learn about this hope that brings joy, peace, and power as we trust in God.
Romans 15:13
Hope of the Gentiles 12/27/09
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 that they would some day be included in the promises of God. Let’s look together at these places that share the hope for the Gentiles.
Romans 15:9-12
Birth Announcement 12/20/09
Birth announcements are fairly common. You’ve received cute cards in the mail telling when and where a baby was born. But have you ever gotten an announcement years before the birth? With notes about what the child would do when it grew up? This is exactly what we find in the Old Testament.
Hebrews 10:7
Three Miracles of Christmas 12/13/09
Christmas is a time when we think about the miraculous. God himself became man. A virgin gave birth. But even more miraculous than either of these is that Mary had the faith that she would give birth to Jesus. This miracle of belief is one that God needs work in each of our hearts.
Luke 1:26-38
A Prayer for Unity 11/29/09
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? Let’s look together at how the church should reflect the Trinity: diverse in gifts and functions, but united in purpose.
Romans 15:5-6