Prophecy

The Gospel of the Kingdom Vs. The Gospel of Grace

Published: February 7, 2022 (Originally published: February 12, 2014)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

Part 1. The Gospel Of The Kingdom

In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” (Matt. 3:1-2)

Prophecies of a Messianic King appear throughout the Old Testament and many in the Jewish leadership saw John’s arrival on the scene as their fulfillment.


Why Do We Need Four Gospels?

Published: October 18, 2021 (Originally published: January 22, 2014)
Why couldn't Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John have gotten together and agreed on just one gospel?

I Am The Lord Who Heals You, Part 2: Healing By The Numbers

Published: October 6, 2021 (Originally published: December 7, 2003)
I am the Lord, Who heals you, Ex 15:26

Why The Gaps In Prophecy?

Published: September 27, 2021 (Originally published: May 16, 2015)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

Scattered throughout the Scriptures are prophecies that contain references to both the first and second coming of the Lord in what appears to be a single thought. These dual reference prophecies could only be identified as such after the first coming had already taken place.


Defending The Pre-Trib Rapture (Again)

Published: September 1, 2021 (Originally published: August 19, 2006)
Some body asked me a great question the other day. "Does Scripture actually promise a Pre-Tribulation Rapture, or is it just an opinion passed along from teacher to student?"

The Three Questions Of Matt. 24

Published: August 18, 2021 (Originally published: February 4, 2015)

A Feature Article by Jack Kelley

As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” (Matt.


Matt. 24 And The Pre-Trib Rapture

Published: July 7, 2021 (Originally published: April 27, 2016)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

I’ve received several questions again about various rapture positions.  Several of these questions have to do with the claim that in the Olivet Discourse (Matt. 24-25) Jesus in effect said the Church will have to endure all of the seven years of Daniel’s 70th Week including the Great Tribulation.


Occupy Until I Come

Published: January 27, 2021 (Originally published: February 21, 2015)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

One of our Q&A posts received more comments than any other we’ve ever posted by a wide margin. It concerned a woman’s frustration because in a recent conversation her friends confirmed that they believe in an any-moment rapture but then went on to tell her their plans for the next 10-20 years,


Amazing Grace

Published: January 25, 2021 (Originally published: May 21, 2016)

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.”


The Watchman

Published: July 1, 2020 (Originally published: July 13, 2016)

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,