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Amazing Grace

Published: January 25, 2021

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

No portion of scripture provides a more succinct view of our need for a savior than Mark 9-10. When praying recently about how to best present this passage in a Bible study, the Lord clearly said, “Get the big picture.”


Are We Hedging Our Bets?

Published: January 13, 2021

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

It was the clearest message the Lord has given me in a long time.  I was in bed and half asleep when it came to me. Fearful of forgetting it, I got up and made a bunch of random notes and then went back to bed.


The Strangest Miracle

Published: January 11, 2021
The first three Gospels are so much alike that people accuse Matthew and Luke of borrowing heavily from Mark, who supposedly wrote His gospel first. John's gospel is different from all of them.

The Faith To Walk On Water

Published: January 6, 2021
Impossible goals can be brought into perspective through faith.

The Promise of Things To Come

Published: December 30, 2020
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. Hebr. 11:1-2

The Woman Caught in Adultery

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

Body, Soul, And Spirit

Published: October 28, 2020
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight.

You’ll be Safe Here … A Commentary on Hebrews 6

Published: October 26, 2020
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. (Hebrews 6:19)

The Watchman

Published: July 1, 2020

Commentary by Jack Kelley

Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me. When I say to the wicked, ‘O wicked man, you will surely die,’ and you do not speak out to dissuade him from his ways,


Malachi Speaks Again. Part 3

Published: November 13, 2019

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

We continue our study of the Book of Malachi with chapter 3. As we’ll see the Lord isn’t finished with His criticism of Israel’s behavior, and as was the case with the previous chapters some of His complaints about them could just as easily be made about us.


Malachi Speaks Again. Part 2

Published: November 11, 2019

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

We continue in our study of the Minor Prophets with chapter 2 of the Book of Malachi to see what the Lord had him say to the Israelites, and how it applies to us today.


Malachi Speaks Again. Part 1

Published: November 6, 2019

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

This is the latest in our series on the minor prophets called “The Prophets Speak Again”. As in the past, we’ll take a message from the Lord to ancient Israel and see if there’s a parallel application in our world today.


The Great Pause

Published: April 30, 2018

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

Surely you have heard about the administration (dispensation) of God’s grace that was given to me for you, that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. (Ephesians 3:2-3)

One of the most difficult things for someone unfamiliar with dispensational theology to understand is why Israel needs to exist at all in the last days,


Reuniting Priest And King

Published: February 21, 2018
Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, and he blessed Abram, saying,"Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth. (Gen. 14:18-19)

No One Knows The Day Or The Hour

Published: February 5, 2018
A comparison of the Purpose of the Great Tribulation and the Nature of the Church in defense of the Pre-Trib position.

The Hidden Doctrine Of The Rapture

Published: November 1, 2017

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

Over time I’ve received several questions along the line of the following one. “Why do you think that such an important occurrence as the rapture is spoken of so few times and why is it so “hidden” in scripture?”


Cognitive Dissonance

Published: June 5, 2017

Commentary by Jack Kelley

“Son of man, these men have set up idols in their hearts and put wicked stumbling blocks before their faces. Should I let them inquire of me at all? (Ezekiel 14:3)

The dictionary defines cognitive dissonance as an anxiety that results from simultaneously holding contradictory or otherwise incompatible attitudes or beliefs.


Revelation 1

Published: May 13, 2017

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

Prologue

The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who testifies to everything he saw – that is the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ. 


Spiritual Gifts: Part 3. God’s Gifts And His Call Are Irrevocable

Published: May 10, 2017
The gifts and the call are irrevocable.

Spiritual Gifts: Part 2. Some Personal Experiences

Published: May 6, 2017
A few of my own experiences.

Spiritual Gifts: Part 1. To Each One, Just as He Determines

Published: May 3, 2017
A case for the gifts in the church today.

Between First Fruits and Pentecost

Published: April 19, 2017

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

For some time now, I’ve been puzzled about the time between the resurrection and the ascension—wondering why the Lord lingered during those 40 days.  It certainly wasn’t to complete His mission.  By all accounts, He had already accomplished everything He came to do.


And the Walls Came Tumblin’ Down

Published: March 15, 2017
This battle was a Spiritual one. Joshua and the army of Israel were only along for the ride.

What Is Sin?

Published: December 12, 2016

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

Judging from the feedback I’ve received lately, some of us don’t know what sin is. The word comes from an old English archery term meaning “to miss the mark.” Jesus gave us the mark in Matt. 5:48 “Be perfect,


Life In The Garden

Published: December 12, 2016

A Featured Article by Jack Kelley

There was such peace and harmony in The Garden. Every need was met, every desire of the heart fulfilled. Scholars speculate on the length of time Adam and Eve enjoyed Life in the Garden, but no one really knows. I believe it was long enough to give them a very clear perspective on the differences they experienced after the fall.