The End Times According To Isaiah, Part 2
Published: August 19, 2019A 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, 2019A 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 12, 2019If You Believe It, You Have It
Published: August 5, 2019A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16).
What in Heaven’s Name are You Talking About?
Published: July 31, 2019The Law Of Displacement
Published: July 29, 2019A 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.
A New Commandment I Give You
Published: July 24, 2019The Epistle To The Hebrews, Part 9 Conclusion
Published: July 17, 2019A 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 15, 2019A 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 10, 2019A 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 8, 2019The Epistle To The Hebrews, Part 5
Published: July 3, 2019The Epistle To The Hebrews, Part 4
Published: July 1, 2019The Epistle To The Hebrews, Part 3
Published: June 26, 2019The Epistle To The Hebrews, Part 2
Published: June 24, 2019The Epistle To The Hebrews, Part 1
Published: June 19, 2019The Seven “I AM” Statements In John
Published: June 17, 2019A 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 12, 2019The Feast Of Pentecost
Published: June 10, 2019A 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 5, 2019A 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.
A Letter From James, Part 5. Conclusion
Published: June 3, 2019A 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, 2019A 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 27, 2019A 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,
A Letter From James, Part 2
Published: May 22, 2019A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
We continue our study of the letter from James. In part 1 we determined that the letter was written by James, the half brother of Jesus, around 50 AD when most of the Church was still of Jewish origin. They had been scattered throughout Israel and surrounding countries in the persecution that began after the stoning of Stephen in 36 AD,