The Bible Study Hour

Acts 13:1-12
The Gospel had been spreading out from its epicenter in Jerusalem for some time, but now--for the very first time in the short history of the church--a local body of believers sends forth missionaries, and the missionary era begins. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explains the events that led to this moment and the qualities needed for a church to become a “sending church."

Acts 12:19-25
From Luke’s chronology of the early church, an unlikely character appears. Herod Agrippa, a persecutor of The Way, makes an early morning speech. The rising sun illuminates his silver tunic, and his audience proclaims him a god. Is the lesson that we are not to take glory for ourselves, or is there something more? Join Dr. James Boice next time, on The Bible Study Hour as he explores a minor story with a major purpose.

Acts 12:1-19
Our study of Acts passes into a new stage—a story with two new characters set to replace our hero, Peter. But before he departs the pages of New Testament history, author Luke wants to tell us one more story about the apostle—a story of God’s miraculous power to save His servant from a tragic end. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he tells at the story of Peter’s imprisonment and release—a release predicated on the power of prayer and the mercy of God.

Acts 11:19-30
As our study in Acts continues, we arrive in the city of Antioch, a cosmopolitan city of pagans who have never heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We arrive there not by chance, but by the careful progression of a divine plan. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he leads us to a city on the outer reaches of civilization—a place where Jesus’ followers were first called Christians.

Acts 11:1-18
With his sermon at the household of Cornelius completed, Peter faces the daunting task of explaining his actions to the church in Jerusalem. How will the prejudices of the Jewish Christians influence their view of Peter’s inviting interaction with the Gentile believers? Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he examines how the ramifications of Peter’s visit would ripple through the history of the church.

Acts 10:34-48
After receiving a vision, Peter discovers that God does not favor any nationality or station in life, which was a radical concept. As a result, he goes to Cornelius' house and begins preaching the Gospel to the Gentiles. Listen as Dr. James Boice explains how significant this event was to the growth of the church on The Bible Study Hour.  

Acts 10:1-35
When Peter was standing in Cornelius' house, he declared to them the truth which he and the other apostles had witnessed -- that Jesus was the Christ, the Lord of all, to both Jews and Gentiles. Listen as Dr. Boice teaches from the Book of Acts that there are truly no favorites with God on the Bible Study Hour. 

Acts 9:32-43
If God didn’t use sinful men for His purposes, He’d have no one to use at all. In many ways Peter was the most unlikely of men, but God chooses the things-and men-of no account to bring to nothing the things that are. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explores the life and ministry of the Apostle Peter, the man Christ called to feed His sheep.

Madalyn Murray O’Hare got the Bible taken out of the schoolroom, but her son became a great witness for Christ. Bishop Pike, who tried to disprove Christ’s divinity, had a son who was saved and became a preacher for the cause of Christ. The Lord has a way of using the most unlikely characters for His purposes. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he explores the unlikely ministry of the Apostle Paul.

One man had more of an influence on the Christian faith than anyone other than the Lord Himself, even though this man was once a zealous persecutor of the young Church. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he describes the conversion of this great figure in the spread of Christianity and the cause of Christ.