Rapture

How To Win Your Crowns

Published: July 26, 2023 (Originally published: April 22, 2015)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

So, forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. All of us who are mature should take such a view of things.


The Epistle To The Hebrews, Part 8

Published: July 17, 2023 (Originally published: January 5, 2008)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

The overarching principle of the Epistle to the Hebrews is that our position before God is based on our belief that the once-for-all-time sacrifice of our Great High Priest was sufficient for our salvation. Some have said that this letter can be seen as a commentary on Habakkuk 2:4 “The just shall live by faith.”


The Seven “I AM” Statements In John

Published: June 19, 2023 (Originally published: January 23, 2016)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

In part 1, The Seven Miracles In John, I showed how John selected these seven miracles specifically for their ability to help us believe that Jesus is who He claimed to be, and that by believing we might have eternal life.


Who Are We, Anyway?

Published: November 30, 2022 (Originally published: November 28, 2015)
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.

The End Times According To Daniel … Part One, Chapters 2 and 7

Published: September 7, 2022 (Originally published: November 16, 2013)
From 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.

Crown Him With Many Crowns

Published: May 30, 2022 (Originally published: July 22, 2015)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

This verse from the old hymn obviously refers to the Lord in His position as King of Kings. But did you know that you may also receive multiple crowns? There are five types of crowns mentioned in the New Testament that will be given to qualifying believers immediately after the Rapture.


The End Times According To Zechariah Part 2

Published: May 2, 2022 (Originally published: July 2, 2005)
A day of the LORD is coming when your plunder will be divided among you. I will gather all the nations to Jerusalem to fight against it; the city will be captured, the houses ransacked, and the women raped. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be taken from the city. (Zech 14:1-2)

OSAS, The Whole Story

Published: April 11, 2022 (Originally published: October 7, 2006)
If you follow our "Ask a Bible Teacher" feature, you know how many comments I've received lately that question the Doctrine of Eternal Security (OSAS). Based on their content I've concluded that many people neither understand OSAS nor have they considered the alternative.

Moses, Jesus, and the Rapture of the Church

Published: April 4, 2022 (Originally published: June 30, 2003)
The Law is only a Shadow of the Good Things that are Coming. A model of the Rapture in Exodus.

Mystery Babylon … What’s The Mystery?

Published: February 14, 2022 (Originally published: June 5, 2013)
This title was written on her forehead: Mystery Babylon the great; the mother of prostitutes and of the abominations of the earth.
Rev. 17:5