Topical Studies

Living The Christian Life In Hard Times

Published: February 20, 2016 (Originally published: July 17, 2010)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

There’s no doubt we’re living in some of the most difficult times of our generation.  Many workers have exhausted their jobless benefits and having given up on looking for work.  Home ownership is still beyond the reach of most first time buyers,


Kingdom Dollars

Published: August 11, 2013 (Originally published: September 26, 2009)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.”


Seven Men Named Jesus

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I recognize the name, but are you sure we're talking about the same man?

Where Your Treasure Is

Published: August 11, 2013 (Originally 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,


Understanding The Olivet Discourse Parables

Published: March 15, 2014 (Originally 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.


A Different Gospel?

Published: October 6, 2007 (Originally published: October 6, 2007)
Within the past few days I received what is essentially the same question from four different people, each unknown to the other as far as I can tell. The question was this: Did Peter and Paul teach the same gospel?

Your Kingdom Is Divided

Published: August 22, 2007 (Originally published: August 22, 2007)
In the Aramaic language the word peres can mean both divided and Persia. In what has to be the ultimate example of God's irony, the politician most responsible for the disastrous land for peace program is Israeli President Shimon Peres, who would divide the land God gave to Israel and give it to the Palestinians.

Wars And Rumors Of War

Published: June 8, 2007 (Originally published: June 8, 2007)
Just before He was crucified, the Lord told His disciples that as the End of the Age approached we would experience an increase of wars and rumors of war. Nation would rise against nation and Kingdom against Kingdom, He said.

Beyond Tithing … Living The Abundant Life

Published: September 1, 2016 (Originally published: October 28, 2006)
You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. 2 Cor 9:11.

Who’s Laughing Now?

Published: August 5, 2014 (Originally published: April 15, 2006)
It used to be that the world laughed at Christians for our beliefs. Now I think it's time to return the favor. I say that because it's utterly laughable what non-believers are running after in their increasingly futile effort to deny the existence of God.