Capitol Ministries Weekly Bible Study

See why faithfulness, trustworthiness, and spiritual maturity are essential for those serving Christ in public office and ministry.

This study examines private property rights, capitalism, and communism through the lens of Scripture, helping public servants form convictions rooted in God’s revealed truth.

Many believers live far below the spiritual riches available to them in Christ. In Ephesians 3:16-17, Paul prays that Christians would understand the greatness of God's power, be strengthened through the Holy Spirit, and allow Christ to dwell fully in their hearts through faith.

Drawing from passages such as Romans 13, Proverbs 22, Philippians 4, and Deuteronomy 15, this episode addresses debt, contentment, stewardship, inflation, and the proper role of government from a biblical worldview.

America is exchanging a biblical view of creation for a worldview that elevates the environment above mankind. This study from Genesis 1:26–31 explains the difference between Christian stewardship and Radical Environmentalism.

Explore the incomprehensible love of Christ from Ephesians 3:17–19 and how believers are rooted, grounded, and called to respond to God’s abiding love.

James reveals how God instills wisdom in believers through trials, endurance, prayer, and the faithful application of His Word.

Love is essential and preeminent, but Scripture also calls believers to pursue knowledge. This study explains why biblical knowledge is vital for spiritual maturity, faithful witness, and effective service.

Conversations surrounding “Christian Nationalism” have become increasingly common in media, politics, and public discourse. Yet the term is often used broadly and imprecisely, creating confusion for many believers serving faithfully in public life. To think clearly and biblically about these issues, it is important to examine the theological ideas often associated with the label and compare them c...

This Bible study looks at Proverbs 31 and other Scripture passages to examine ten characteristics of a godly woman, while emphasizing grace, sanctification, and Christlike growth.

Is America under God’s judgment? This study explains the biblical forms of God’s wrath and why understanding them correctly leads to clarity—and hope.

Are you growing in Christ—or quietly drifting? This Bible study reveals the difference between spiritual infancy and maturity, calling you to deeper obedience and lasting transformation through God’s Word.

How does a nation truly change? According to Scripture, lasting change does not begin with political power, cultural momentum, or human strategy. Real change begins in the human heart through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. This Bible study explains 3 key ways in which God uses believers to influence a nation.

The greatest need of public servants is not better policy, but transformed hearts through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. While legislation shapes societies, only Christ changes the inner life of a leader. For this reason, Capitol Ministries prioritizes evangelism and discipleship among political leaders, believing that alignment with God’s truth begins with a personal relationship with Him. Scripture...

The Bible teaches that getting to heaven is not about human effort but divine grace. Because of sin, all people are spiritually dead and unable to respond to God on their own. But through Jesus Christ, God makes believers alive and grants eternal life as a gift.

Of the 66 books of the Bible, Proverbs is perhaps the most applicable for you who choose to live your life under scrutiny in the capital. Solomon, king of Israel, is instructing his son, Rehoboam, on how to live skillfully in governmental leadership. Much can be gained from the topical study of this book. Alcohol and Office is one of those subjects that needs special consideration. Read on, friend...

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people, says the wisest man who ever lived (Proverbs 14:34). Sin—both in the lives of governmental leaders and citizens—is, according to the Bible, the greatest weakness in any nation. Ultimately, to the degree sin is curtailed, a culture prospers; conversely, sin can overthrow the whole system when it proliferates.  As the book of Prover...

Many Christian political activists point to William Wilberforce as justification for cultural and political engagement. Yet this perspective often confuses the Church’s mission. The Church is not called to save culture through political activism, but to save souls through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In this study, we explore why evangelism and discipleship are lasting means of cultural change, and...

Often celebrated as a model of Christian political activism, William Wilberforce is better understood through the quiet, faithful ministry of the Church that shaped him. This study explores how Scripture, discipleship, and the influence of pastors like John Newton sustained Wilberforce’s decades-long fight to abolish slavery—and what that means for Christian lawmakers today.

Without love as the center of your faith, your trajectory in office will be less than it could be otherwise. If you want to be influential, your spouse, family members, and colleagues must know in their heart of hearts that, first and foremost, you are a loving person. Paul states in the opening portions of 1 Corinthians 13, without love I am nothing . What then are the defining aspects of love th...

Every believer is called to share the gospel. This study explains the biblical foundation of evangelism, clarifies the message of the gospel, and gives practical steps for witnessing through your life, prayer, and God’s Word.

How do you truly know God’s will for your life? This study clarifies the difference between God’s sovereign will and His commanded will and shows how He faithfully guides believers through Scripture, conviction, providence, and godly wisdom. Walk forward in faith with confidence.

Obedience to Christ is not about rule-keeping, but a heart transformed by the gospel. This Bible study explores how true obedience flows from humility, repentance, and a genuine relationship with Jesus—and how it marks a true believer.

God has uniquely gifted every believer to serve the body of Christ and advance His purposes. This study provides a biblical overview of spiritual gifts, their purpose, and how they are to be practiced with humility, diligence, and love—especially in the public arena.

What if one disciplined habit could shape your faith, steady your convictions, and strengthen your effectiveness in public service? Scripture promises profound and practical benefits for those who devote themselves to studying God’s Word. In this week’s study, we examine 15 biblical benefits that flow from a lifelong commitment to Scripture—and why prioritizing Bible study in the year ahead is ess...