The Parable of the Shrewd Manager … Part 1
Published: March 9, 2016What is highly valued among men is detestable in God's sight. (Luke 15:15)
The Christmas Story … Part 2 (Conclusion)
Published: December 14, 2013On 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, 2013For 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 28, 2015As 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: May 11, 2016A 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: January 17, 2015A 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 […]
In Your Anger Do Not Sin
Published: January 20, 2016Anger is natural, but the way we respond may be sin.
I Am The LORD; That Is My Name!
Published: March 11, 2015A 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 […]
You Must Be Born Again
Published: April 11, 2015A 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: November 7, 2009A 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, and the 2nd Coming follows it, the Lord said people […]
The Sermon On The Mount, Conclusion
Published: July 26, 2014Sermon On the Mount Be Perfect, As Your Heavenly Father Is Perfect The Sermon On the Mount, Continued The Sermon On The Mount, Conclusion A Bible Study by Jack Kelley The final installment of our three part study covers Matthew 7, the conclusion of the Lord’s “Sermon on the Mount.” Sermon On the Mount The […]
The Sermon On the Mount, Continued
Published: July 19, 2014Sermon On the Mount Be Perfect, As Your Heavenly Father Is Perfect The Sermon On the Mount, Continued The Sermon On The Mount, Conclusion A Bible Study by Jack Kelley In our study of Matt. 5:21-48 (Be Perfect, Therefore, As Your Heavenly Father Is Perfect) I showed why I believe that Jesus, while not specifically […]
Be Perfect, As Your Heavenly Father Is Perfect
Published: July 12, 2014Sermon On the Mount Be Perfect, As Your Heavenly Father Is Perfect The Sermon On the Mount, Continued The Sermon On The Mount, Conclusion A Bible Study by Jack Kelley Matt. 5:21-48 is a part of the Sermon on the mount that has always bothered me. It’s not what Jesus taught that’s a problem for […]
Saved From The Worst But Kept From The Best?
Published: August 2, 2008A Bible Study by Jack Kelley Some time ago I received several questions concerning a book recently published by a well known Christian author. The questions so concerned me that I bought the book to have a look for myself. (I’m not going to mention the name of the book or the author to avoid […]
The End Times According To Daniel … Part Three, Chapters 10-12
Published: November 30, 2013In chapter 10, Daniel tells of a revelation he received in 539 BC concerning a great war that was coming. It was still over 200 years away and would last nearly 200 years after that, and would pit the Seleucids against the Ptolemys. Remember from our previous study that Seleucus and Ptolemy were two of the four generals who assumed power at the death of Alexander the Great and divided the Greek Empire among them.
The End Times According To Daniel … Part Two, Chapters 8 And 9
Published: November 23, 2013Two years after Daniel's vision of the four beasts that we described in chapter 7, he had another vision, this one of a ram and a goat. As we'll see, it was intended to give both him and us more detail on the things to come, because the vision has a dual fulfillment.
The End Times According To Daniel … Part One, Chapters 2 and 7
Published: November 16, 2013From about 1,000 to 900 BC Israel had been the most feared and admired nation on Earth. Then, following Solomon's death and the civil war that ensued, the nation had fallen from its exalted position into a kingdom divided over idolatry. Israel's enemies saw their chance and took it.
Why all the Violence?
Published: February 29, 2004Just as there were many who were appalled at him-
his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any man
and his form marred beyond human likeness-
Isa 52:14
The Lost Sheep, The Lost Coin, And The Lost Son
Published: January 25, 2004And in Heaven the angels rejoice.
Is Jesus God In Human Form?
Published: June 8, 2013A Bible Study by Jack Kelley Recently my belief that Jesus is God in human form was challenged again. This has happened to me several times in the past and while I’ve laid out the Biblical basis for my belief in several articles I’ve never specifically addressed the common objections others have put forth. In […]
Galatians 5
Published: December 13, 2014Galatians Study Paul’s Letter To The Galatians Galatians Part 2 Galatians Part 3 Galatians Part 4 Galatians 5 A Bible Study by Jack Kelley Part 5. The conclusion of Paul’s case against combining Law and Grace We’ve arrived at the final chapter of Paul’s letter to the Galatians, where Paul has presented a strong case […]
Galatians Part 4
Published: December 6, 2014Galatians Study Paul’s Letter To The Galatians Galatians Part 2 Galatians Part 3 Galatians Part 4 Galatians 5 A Bible Study by Jack Kelley Part 4 of Paul’s case against combining the Law and Grace By now you know that Paul’s letter to the Galatians was a vigorous rebuttal to the claims of the so-called […]
Galatians Part 3
Published: November 29, 2014Galatians Study Paul’s Letter To The Galatians Galatians Part 2 Galatians Part 3 Galatians Part 4 Galatians 5 A Bible Study by Jack Kelley Part 3 of Paul’s case against combining the Law and Grace Paul has been showing the Galatians that all believers in Jesus are children of God. We are also descendants of […]
Galatians Part 2
Published: November 22, 2014Galatians Study Paul’s Letter To The Galatians Galatians Part 2 Galatians Part 3 Galatians Part 4 Galatians 5 A Bible Study by Jack Kelley Part 2 of Paul’s case against combining the Law and Grace In part 1 we established that the primary purpose of this letter was to contend against a group called the […]