Get Behind Me Satan, Part 2
Published: July 16, 2016A Bible Study by Jack Kelley Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.” (Matt. 16:23)
Get Behind Me Satan, Part 1
Published: July 9, 2016A Bible Study by Jack Kelley He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him […]
The Feast of First Fruits
Published: April 18, 2004But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
1 Cor 15:20
1 Cor 15:20
Seven Churches of Rev. 2 and 3: Personal
Published: July 2, 2003Our final look at the seven letters of Revelation 2-3 takes on a personal note. Once again, we'll look at the letters symbolically to reveal the admonitions the Lord gave to each of us. Remember, the challenges and promises that ended the letters were to individuals, and this can only mean that the criticism found there is to be taken personally, not just corporately.
Seven Churches of Rev. 2 and 3: Congregations
Published: July 2, 2003In recent articles, we've focused on the prophetic nature of the seven letters of Revelation 2-3. Now let's shift to another level of application. I've offered the opinion that all the letters are applicable to all congregations throughout the church age and to each member of those congregations. The challenges and promises that end the letters are to individuals, so the criticism found in the letters is meant to be taken personally, not just corporately.
Revelation 2-3: 7 Letters To 7 Churches, Part 3
Published: May 22, 2012Philadelphia and Laodicea. The conclusion to our study on the Seven Letters to the Seven Churches of Revelation 2 and 3.
Revelation 2-3: 7 Letters To 7 Churches, Part 2
Published: May 22, 2012As the Roman Empire grew in prominence, Rome soon became the world's center for the practices and traditions of the Babylonian pagan religion.
Revelation 2-3 … 7 Letters To 7 Churches, Part 1
Published: May 14, 2012According to Revelation 1:11, the book was written to seven congregations in Asia, modern Turkey. For 2,000 years scholars have wondered why such an important message would be sent to these churches since they weren’t even the most important of their day, let alone now.
Mary Magdalene’s Resurrection Story
Published: March 26, 2016"Because you have seen me you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." - John 20:29
Solving the Three Day Three Night Mystery
Published: March 19, 2016Note: Jack originally published this article in 2003. It remains one of the most popular on this site, and for good reason. It’s a great example of what we love about his studies: taking God at His Word and not relying on human logic or tradition. This study has been an eye opener for so […]
The Passover: History And Prophecy
Published: April 12, 2014The feasts of Israel have both historical and prophetic fulfillments. Today being Passover we'll take a look at the world's oldest continuously celebrated Holy Day from these two perspectives.
Easter in Three Verses, He Is Risen!
Published: April 11, 2004But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
1 Corinthians 15:20
1 Corinthians 15:20
The Last Eight Days, Part 3. Conclusion
Published: April 7, 2012The Last Eight Days The Last Eight Days, Part 1 The Last Eight Days, Part 2 The Last Eight Days, Part 3. Conclusion A Bible Study by Jack Kelley Wednesday 13 Nisan. The Betrayal Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching, and the chief priests and the teachers of the law […]
The Last Eight Days, Part 2
Published: March 31, 2012The Last Eight Days The Last Eight Days, Part 1 The Last Eight Days, Part 2 The Last Eight Days, Part 3. Conclusion A Bible Study by Jack Kelley Tuesday 12 Nisan. A Prophecy Lesson Jesus left the temple and was walking away when his disciples came up to him to call his attention to […]
The Last Eight Days, Part 1
Published: March 24, 2012The Last Eight Days The Last Eight Days, Part 1 The Last Eight Days, Part 2 The Last Eight Days, Part 3. Conclusion A Bible Study by Jack Kelley 10 Nisan, Palm Sunday Jesus took the Twelve aside and told them, “We are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written by the prophets […]
Union And Fellowship Expanded
Published: October 14, 2015A Bible Study by Jack Kelley I’m frequently asked why I believe we should continue confessing our sins after being born again, since all our sins are already forgiven. People who ask point out that 1 John 1:9 is the only place this is mentioned and if it was so important wouldn’t Jesus have taught […]
Esther’s Story … Part 4 (Chapters 8-10) Conclusion
Published: December 5, 2004Esther's Story Esther’s Story … Part 1 (Intro and Chapter 1) Esther’s Story … Part 2 (Chapters 2-3) Esther’s Story … Part 3 (Chapters 4-8) Esther’s Story … Part 4 (Chapters 8-10) Conclusion A Bible Study by Jack Kelley With the death of Haman and the elevation of Mordecai to Chief Counselor, you’d think my […]
Esther’s Story … Part 3 (Chapters 4-8)
Published: November 28, 2004Esther's Story Esther’s Story … Part 1 (Intro and Chapter 1) Esther’s Story … Part 2 (Chapters 2-3) Esther’s Story … Part 3 (Chapters 4-8) Esther’s Story … Part 4 (Chapters 8-10) Conclusion A Bible Study by Jack Kelley As Esther might have told it today… The foiled assassination plot against the King can be […]
Esther’s Story … Part 2 (Chapters 2-3)
Published: November 21, 2004Esther's Story Esther’s Story … Part 1 (Intro and Chapter 1) Esther’s Story … Part 2 (Chapters 2-3) Esther’s Story … Part 3 (Chapters 4-8) Esther’s Story … Part 4 (Chapters 8-10) Conclusion A Bible Study by Jack Kelley As Esther might have told it today… As I mentioned last time Mordecai is my cousin, […]
Esther’s Story … Part 1 (Intro and Chapter 1)
Published: November 14, 2004Esther's Story Esther’s Story … Part 1 (Intro and Chapter 1) Esther’s Story … Part 2 (Chapters 2-3) Esther’s Story … Part 3 (Chapters 4-8) Esther’s Story … Part 4 (Chapters 8-10) Conclusion A Bible Study by Jack Kelley (NOTE: Ray C. Stedman’s book “The Queen and I” was a major source of inspiration for […]
The Prayers of a Righteous Person
Published: July 2, 2003The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
James 5:16
If You Are Faithful to Confess
Published: January 15, 2014"If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us."
(1 John 1:8)
Good Morning, Lord. A Commentary On Psalm 19
Published: July 23, 2016A Bible Study by Jack Kelley Psalm 19 is one of the best daily prayers I’ve ever found. Commit it to memory and use it in your prayers each morning. Just like your daily bath or shower makes you physically clean, praying Psalm 19 makes you spiritually clean. It’s a great way to fulfill 1 […]
Was The Church Foreseen In Old Testament Prophecy?
Published: August 30, 2008A Bible Study by Jack Kelley There is a view among some Christians that the Church was never foreseen by the prophets of Israel. Those who teach this view claim that since Paul called the Church a mystery that was not made known to men in other generations (Ephes. 3:2-6) there couldn’t have been any […]
Did God Really Say?
Published: August 2, 2007Some feel that the Bible is an anti-intellectual document and if that's true it's only fair, since so many intellectuals seem to be anti-Bible. Here's a case in point.