The Bible Study Hour

In the running of the Christian life, we can err by looking only at the past; this is sin, for it is a lack of faith in God’s future blessing. But we can also err by looking only at so distant a future that we miss the more immediate blessings that God has in store for us now. If we are really to engage in that great struggle for God’s best, we must also prepare for vigorous spiritual conflict. Our striving is not only against ourselves or circumstances but against the spiritual forces of this world that would seek to hinder us.

With shallow thinking, mindless materialism, and self-gratification as the accepted norms of our culture, how does a believer remain faithful and fruitful? Paul's answer in Romans 12:1-??2 is to renew your mind. But what does that mean? How are you to renew your mind? Mind renewal means revolutionizing our thinking--it is not to be determined by the culture of the world around us. Rather, we must develop a distinctively different view of the world and everyday life. Written by the late James Montgomery Boice, this outstanding and practical guide to personal application of Romans 12:1-??2 to daily life will radically change not only how you see the world, it will change how you live. Step away from the trends of a mainstream culture, and follow a narrow but rewarding path to the transformation of your mind and life. These principles for discerning and following God's will are perfect for meaningful group discussion or life-changing personal reading.

The Pensacola Theological Institute, a ministry of McIlwain Presbyterian Church in partnership with the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, has been privileged to have many influential Reformed teachers at this historic event established in 1957. Dr. Boice was the featured speaker many times. The Pensacola Theological Institute seeks to edify and equip evangelical churches to apply the implications of the Gospel by thinking biblically, living redemptively and reaching out boldly. We do this through a biennial conference offering faithful, expository teaching in an interactive setting designed to equip and encourage churches and their leadership to proclaim Christ in the communities which God in His providence has planted them.