The Bible Study Hour

1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Of all the questions on the minds of Christians, which do you think would be the most often-asked? Quite likely, it’s: “How do you determine the will of God, especially in questionable situations?” Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he confronts that question through the lens of a certain practice in the ancient city of Corinth.

1 Corinthians 7:1-40 The world tells us that, while we are not perfect, we are on our way and to reach that goal effectively, restraints should be dismissed. This world view excludes God, spiritual realities, and our ultimate responsibility before God. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he demonstrates how man’s world view has especially influenced our perspectives on the sacred coven...

1 Corinthians 6:12-20 It’s sad but true that the modern-day evangelical church is compromising some of the foundational standards of the Word of God...questioning biblical authority, sexual morality and God’s sovereignty. But these compromises are nothing new. Join Dr. Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he examines Paul’s admonition concerning the compromise in the church at Corinth that still apply...

1 Corinthians 6:1-11 It seems there was a time when men settled their differences face-to-face, man-to-man, and--unlike today--going to court was usually a final option. Yet, in the Corinthian church, Christians were taking their disputes to court to let the world decide the outcome. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he looks at Paul’s third admonition to the church at Corinth.

1 Corinthians 5:1-13 Church discipline. In many churches it has fallen out of favor and practice as we conform more and more to the world’s standards. The Apostle Paul, however, faced the problem head on and left us timeless advice for this necessary practice. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explores Paul’s commands for dealing with sin in the church.

1 Corinthians 4:1-21 The Apostle Paul called himself “the servant of Christ,” but in his day there really were no servants, only slaves. The Greek word Paul used is better translated “under rower,” the slave who occupied the lowest position in the galley of a ship powered by the sweat of men. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he reflects on Paul’s self-evaluation as a minister of Chr...

1 Corinthians 3:1-23 While the unity of believers is stressed throughout the New Testament, division has often stymied the growth of the church and the fellowship of Christians, and the beginning verses of I Corinthians chapter three tell us of two areas that fueled those divisions. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he looks at carnal Christianity and whether some believers are “more...

1 Corinthians 2:6-16 “But God…” Two small words, but words that carry a great significance. Two small words that are filled with hope because they stand in contrast to the foolishness of man and the plans he devises through human wisdom. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he compares the foolishness of man’s escapades with the wisdom of our Almighty God.

1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5 God has undermined and brought to nothing the vaunted wisdom of the world through the simplicity of the gospel. And where is the folly of the world’s wisdom more clearly seen then through the lens of the crucifixion? Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he compares the wisdom of the world with “the foolishness of God.”

1 Corinthians 1:1-17 Have you ever marveled at the conundrum that you can be two different people: kind but cruel, confident but fearful, easy going but angry? You’re not alone. The Corinthian Christians had a model church but one riddled with disgraceful habits and practices. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he examines Paul’s challenges in dealing with a church that was “the best...

Matthew 28:16-20 Matthew could have ended his gospel with the resurrection or the ascension, events that changed the world and the course of human history, and yet: he chose to close with Jesus’ final command. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he looks at Christ’s final words to His followers...the words we know as The Great Commission.

Matthew 28:5-7 As the shadows lifted early that first Easter morning, the women who came to prepare the body of Jesus saw an angel. After quelling the women’s fears, he gave them four words -- a command that would change the course of human history. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he takes a deeper look at the meaning of the four words the angel spoke on that fateful morning long a...

2 Timothy 2:8 We sometimes remember defeats more than victories: Remember the Alamo? Remember Pearl Harbor? But the Apostle Paul admonishes us to remember the greatest victory in history, a victory plucked from defeat. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he takes another look at Paul’s words on the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 15:54-58 The resurrection vanquished death...but it’s only as we understand the significance and the horror of death that we understand the importance and the glory of the resurrection. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he details Paul’s reasoning on how Christ’s rising from the dead removed the sting of death and stole its victory.

Luke 24:5-6 The end of WW II brought great excitement and celebration. After years of death and destruction and doing without, the war was finally over. But as great as that news was, it paled in comparison to the news of Jesus’ resurrection! Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he shows us the reasons why Christ’s resurrection was indeed “The Best News Ever Heard.”

Luke 24:13-48 The road to Emmaus is a road every believer who would be a better Christian must walk. It’s a journey that starts in doubt and ends in joy, love, and true devotion. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he visits the scene of two disciples who had lost their faith in the Lord and were headed home in their sorrow on the road to Emmaus.

Luke 24:25-27 While Jesus’ encounter with the men on the road to Emmaus may not be thought of as a sermon per se, Jesus did indeed preach them a comprehensive message expositing what the Old Testament prophets said about His coming and His mission. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he reviews the abundance of Old Testament Scripture pointing to Christ and the sermon he may have preac...

John 20:11-16 Despite Easter being a joyous occasion, many are discouraged and disillusioned with personal problems and world events. But no matter how deep our discouragement, it cannot compare to the disillusionment experienced by Christ’s followers in the time between His crucifixion and resurrection. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he takes a deeper look at the faith that—for s...

John 20:1-10 One of the greatest evidences of the resurrection of Jesus was the empty tomb, but one of the startling facts about it was that the tomb was actually not completely empty. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he examines the evidence left behind in the “not quite empty tomb”.  

Matthew 28:11-15 The soldiers assigned to guard the tomb of Jesus knocked on the door of the chief priest. They had failed in their duty to keep the tomb sealed and the body inside and now they expected their just rewards. The response they received, however, left them in utter astonishment. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he details the Jewish leaders' surprising response to the g...