Topical Studies

Where Your Treasure Is

Published: October 18, 2008
A Bible Study by Jack Kelley Store Up Treasure In Heaven “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where […]

From This Day On I Will Bless You

Published: September 27, 2008
A Bible Study by Jack Kelley Seek His Kingdom On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Haggai: “This is what the LORD Almighty says: ‘Ask the priests what the law says: If a person carries consecrated meat in the […]

O You Of Little Faith

Published: September 27, 2008
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?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given […]

Was The Church Foreseen In Old Testament Prophecy?

Published: August 30, 2008
A 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 […]

Understanding The Olivet Discourse Parables

Published: August 16, 2008
Part One of a Two Part Bible Study by Jack Kelley If you’ve been visiting this site for any length of time at all you know I believe that once we’re saved we’re saved forever. I base this belief on a number of verses that say so in no uncertain terms. But as I study […]

Saved From The Worst But Kept From The Best?

Published: August 2, 2008
A 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 […]

Are You Average Or Normal?

Published: May 31, 2008
Commentary by Jack Kelley Tired of just being average? Discover how to become normal instead. Among all of mankind, only Christians have the potential to become normal, because by one sacrifice He has made perfect forever those who are being made holy.

Thoughts On Eternity

Published: April 26, 2008
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.

Spare The Rod And Spoil The Child?

Published: April 10, 2008
This popular verse cannot be found in the Bible because it’s neither a Bible verse nor a Biblical principle.  It’s like that other non-Biblical verse, “The Lord helps those who help themselves” in that it’s quoted by people who know little or nothing about the Bible to elevate certain kinds of behavior from mere human […]

The Epistle To The Hebrews, Part 9 Conclusion

Published: January 12, 2008
A 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. What great things could we accomplish for […]