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Lord, Teach Us To Pray

Published: May 10, 2023

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

A guest speaker came to our church with an interesting insight on the Lord’s Prayer. Taking line by line, he showed us how to turn it from something we know by heart and can recite without thinking into an impassioned personal discussion with the Lord that can last as long as we want.


Falling Away? A Study of Hebrews 6

Published: May 8, 2023

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age, if they fall away,


Does God Call Everyone?

Published: May 3, 2023

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

I’ve received several variations of the question in the title of this study, so I assume it’s on the minds of many more. Here’s a representative question and my response.


What Does the Lord Want From Me Anyway?

Published: March 29, 2023
How to live the Christian life.

Haggai Speaks Again Part 2

Published: March 13, 2023
In part one of our study of the Book of Haggai, we learned that before the Israelites could live an abundant life upon returning from Babylon, they had to first complete the Lord's Temple. As New Testament believers we're told that we're the Temple of God. Does the same principle hold true for us concerning our abundant life? Let's find out.

Haggai Speaks Again

Published: March 8, 2023
This is what the LORD Almighty says: "These people say, 'The time has not yet come for the LORD's house to be built.' " Then the word of the LORD came through the prophet Haggai: "Is it a time for you yourselves to be living in your paneled houses, while this house remains a ruin?"

The Good Samaritan

Published: March 6, 2023
Though despised by His countrymen, He comes to where we are after we've been attacked and beaten by our enemy. Who is he?.

O You Of Little Faith

Published: March 1, 2023

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

Increase Our Faith

Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed.

“Where did this man get these things?”


Sons of Oil

Published: February 27, 2023
Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD Almighty.
Zech 4:6

A Tale Of Two Brides

Published: February 22, 2023

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

Whenever I get several questions on the same subject within a few days, I assume someone is trying to give me a topic for the feature article. This is especially true if it’s unrelated to anything I’ve recently written about, as was the case this week.


Thoughts On Eternity

Published: February 20, 2023

Whenever it seems like the whole world is about to explode into violence and destruction, I find that a moment or two spent dreaming about the world to come helps restore a sense of peace and hope. Now is such a time. Let’s take a trip into eternity.


Believe In Your Heart

Published: February 15, 2023
If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. -Romans 10:9

The Widow And The Oil

Published: February 13, 2023

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

In Matt. 6:31-33 Jesus said if we seek His kingdom and His righteousness, God will supply all our needs. Here’s a beautiful story from the Old Testament to show this wasn’t a new idea when Jesus spoke it, but was documented in their history.


Forgiveness

Published: February 1, 2023

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

Some one once said that if we ever realized just how much the Lord has forgiven us, we wouldn’t hesitate a moment in forgiving others. I wonder. I think the Lord pretty much nailed us in His parable of the unmerciful servant.


The Parable Of The Shrewd Manager… Part 2, Money

Published: January 30, 2023
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. Isaiah 55:8

The Parable of the Shrewd Manager … Part 1

Published: January 25, 2023
What is highly valued among men is detestable in God's sight. (Luke 15:15)

The Christmas Story … Part 2 (Conclusion)

Published: December 12, 2022
On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he had been conceived. Luke 2:21

The Christmas Story … Part 1

Published: December 7, 2022
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. Isaiah 9:6

Who Are We, Anyway?

Published: November 30, 2022
As we begin another Christmas season, let's review exactly what the Lord's arrival on Earth has done for us. It'll help us remember the reason for the season and rekindle our joy in the midst of all the hustle and bustle.

Sifting Peter

Published: November 9, 2022

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” (Luke 22:31-32)


Will He Find Faith On The Earth?

Published: October 31, 2022

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

I’ve studied what the Bible says about healing for years and years, and two things remain clear to me.  One is that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8).   Another is He said anyone with faith in Him would do the things He did (John 14:12). 


In Your Anger Do Not Sin

Published: October 26, 2022
Anger is natural, but the way we respond may be sin.

I Am The LORD; That Is My Name!

Published: October 24, 2022

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

“I am the LORD; that is my name! I will not give my glory to another or my praise to idols. See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to you.” (Isaiah 42:8-9)

Since gracethrufaith.com is a worldwide ministry,


You Must Be Born Again

Published: October 19, 2022

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again” (John 3:3)

This started out as my response to someone asking me to defend my view that children who die before reaching the age of accountability go to heaven.


Reconciling Matthew 24 and Daniel 12

Published: October 17, 2022

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

A while back I posted a study showing why the phrase “No one Knows The Day or Hour” was meant for the 2nd Coming, not the Rapture. Even though it’s clear that the Great Tribulation is 1260 days long,