Spiritual Life

The Bond Servant

Published: April 25, 2022 (Originally published: April 18, 2015)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

Paul, a bond servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, and set apart to the gospel of God (Romans 1:1).

Most translations of Romans 1:1 use either slave or servant in defining Paul’s relationship with the Lord,


The Beatitudes, Blessed Are We

Published: April 20, 2022 (Originally published: August 5, 2015)
Once in a while I'm asked to do a study on a specific portion of Scripture. While we're waiting for the other shoe to drop in the Middle East, I'd like to respond to one I received recently concerning a portion of the Sermon on the Mount commonly called "The Beatitudes".

Our Heavenly Body

Published: March 7, 2022 (Originally published: March 1, 2014)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you (John 14:2).

Recently I had someone object to my belief that Jesus was referring to our eternal home in the New Jerusalem when He said this.


Responding To Grace

Published: August 25, 2021 (Originally published: August 8, 2015)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

In part one of this study we discussed five things the Bible says about the way God sees us now that we are born again. We’ll review these briefly and then see what the Bible says about how we should respond.


5 Things You Should Know About How God Sees You

Published: August 23, 2021 (Originally published: August 1, 2015)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

I’m convinced most Christians don’t have a very good understanding of how God sees us. I’m not surprised about this because it’s really hard for us to comprehend. God sees us so differently from the way we see ourselves and the way others see us,


What Does “Believe in Your Heart” Really Mean?

Published: August 11, 2021 (Originally published: February 11, 2015)
Confessing your sins is not enough to get you saved.

Success Is Not In Never Falling, But In Always Rising Again

Published: July 19, 2021 (Originally published: July 2, 2003)
Some of the Bible's greatest heroes experienced huge failures.

Receive The Holy Spirit

Published: June 30, 2021 (Originally published: March 27, 2010)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

I’ve gotten a raft of comments on my comparison of John 20:22 with Acts 2:1-4 in my answer to a recent question. Some were more diplomatic than others in suggesting my understanding of these verses leaves something to be desired.


The Faith To Walk On Water

Published: January 6, 2021 (Originally published: April 2, 2016)
Impossible goals can be brought into perspective through faith.

The Woman Caught in Adultery

Published: November 4, 2020 (Originally published: July 9, 2014)
It's Your kindness that leads us to repentance O Lord (Romans 2:4)