The End Times According To Isaiah, Part 2
Published: August 16, 2023A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
We’re beginning this installment in Isaiah 2:6 and will continue through chapter 4. Having given us a brief overview of Israel’s Kingdom Age, Isaiah will now back up to provide more detail concerning the time just preceding the 2nd Coming.
The End Times According To Isaiah, Part 1
Published: August 14, 2023A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
Although he wrote during the period of 740 to 700 BC, Isaiah is the prophet most often quoted in the New Testament. He was a prophet to the Southern Kingdom at the same time as Hosea, Amos and Micah. Isaiah was of the tribe of Judah,
The Covenant Relationship
Published: August 9, 2023What in Heaven’s Name are You Talking About?
Published: August 2, 2023The Law Of Displacement
Published: July 31, 2023A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
If you follow our “Ask A Bible Teacher” feature you know that folks write in from time to time for advice on overcoming bad habits. Along with all of its exciting prophecy, uplifting promises and inspirational stories, the Bible contains some very practical tools designed to free us from the bondage of our old lives.
How To Win Your Crowns
Published: July 26, 2023A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
So, forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. All of us who are mature should take such a view of things.
A New Commandment I Give You
Published: July 24, 2023The Epistle To The Hebrews, Part 9 Conclusion
Published: July 19, 2023A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
Even the short summary of the impact people of great faith have had on mankind makes Hebrews 11 one of the most encouraging chapters in the entire Bible. Would that each of us could manifest that kind of faith in our lives.
The Epistle To The Hebrews, Part 8
Published: July 17, 2023A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
The overarching principle of the Epistle to the Hebrews is that our position before God is based on our belief that the once-for-all-time sacrifice of our Great High Priest was sufficient for our salvation. Some have said that this letter can be seen as a commentary on Habakkuk 2:4 “The just shall live by faith.”
The Epistle To The Hebrews, Part 7
Published: July 12, 2023A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
Along with Hebrews 6, the chapter we’re about to study is a favorite of the conditional security folks, even though within the chapter itself the writer clearly asserts that by His one sacrifice, the Lord has made us perfect forever.
The Epistle To The Hebrews Part 6
Published: July 10, 2023The Epistle To The Hebrews, Part 5
Published: July 5, 2023The Epistle To The Hebrews, Part 4
Published: July 3, 2023The Epistle To The Hebrews, Part 3
Published: June 28, 2023The Epistle To The Hebrews, Part 2
Published: June 26, 2023The Epistle To The Hebrews, Part 1
Published: June 21, 2023The Seven “I AM” Statements In John
Published: June 19, 2023A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
In part 1, The Seven Miracles In John, I showed how John selected these seven miracles specifically for their ability to help us believe that Jesus is who He claimed to be, and that by believing we might have eternal life.
The Seven Miracles In John
Published: June 14, 2023The Feast Of Pentecost
Published: June 12, 2023A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
Pentecost comes in the early summer (mid May-mid June). It’s the only Levitical Feast Day between the three spring feasts (Passover, Unleavened Bread, and First Fruits) and the three in the fall (Rosh Hashanna, Yom Kippur, and Tabernacles). The Hebrew name for this Day is Shavuot,
The Ultimate Rags To Riches Story
Published: June 7, 2023A Feature Article by Jack Kelley
We all love this kind of story. And as much as we’re encouraged by the experience of an ordinary person who due to personal drive and perseverance rises from humble beginnings to become a leader of business or industry, we’re especially fond of stories where an absolute nobody is plucked from the faceless crowd and instantly propelled to the pinnacle of success.
Wisdom Of The Ages
Published: June 5, 2023A Letter From James, Part 5. Conclusion
Published: May 31, 2023A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
In this study we’ll conclude our survey of the the letter from James, half brother of Jesus. The original Apostles named him overseer of the Church in Jerusalem, a position he held until his death in 62AD. James probably wrote his letter around 50 AD or even a little before.
A Letter From James, Part 4
Published: May 29, 2023A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
This study will cover chapter four of the letter from James. You’ll see he still has plenty of good advice for living a victorious Christian life in our times, and he gives it to us in no uncertain terms. Not for the faint of heart.
A Letter From James, Part 3
Published: May 24, 2023A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
In part 3 we continue reviewing the instructions James gave to the early church on how to properly live the Christian life. Remember, this letter might have been the first written teaching the Church ever received, predating the Gospels and Paul’s letters,