Topical Studies

The Kingdom Parables… Matthew 13 (Part 3)

Published: June 19, 2024 (Originally published: July 2, 2003)
How buried treasure and oysters symbolize the destinies of Israel and the Church.

The Kingdom Parables… Matthew 13 (Part 2)

Published: June 17, 2024 (Originally published: July 2, 2003)
How the principle of Expositional Constancy reveals the true nature of the Kingdom of Heaven in its Earthly phase.

The Kingdom Parables… Matthew 13 (Part 1)

Published: June 12, 2024 (Originally published: July 2, 2003)
It's called the Kingdom of Heaven, but it's here on earth. It describes our need for a savior and points out the unpardonable sin millions will commit.

The Sower And The Seed

Published: June 10, 2024 (Originally published: April 23, 2016)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

Every time I post a study on the completed work of the Lord who took away all the sins of the world, and how all that’s left for us to do is believe, I get a number of questions from people. These questions are always about others who don’t seem to have been changed at all by their salvation experience.


Thy Kingdom Come

Published: June 3, 2024 (Originally published: July 14, 2007)
I recently read what I assume is the last book in the Left Behind series. Theologically I've been right with the authors through the whole series ... until now.

The Feast Of Pentecost

Published: May 29, 2024 (Originally published: May 23, 2015)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

Pentecost comes in the early summer (mid May-mid June). It’s the only Levitical Feast Day between the three spring feasts (Passover, Unleavened Bread, and First Fruits) and the three in the fall (Rosh Hashanna, Yom Kippur, and Tabernacles). The Hebrew name for this Day is Shavuot,


Receive The Holy Spirit Part 2 … The Gifts

Published: May 22, 2024 (Originally published: April 3, 2010)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

Last time we discovered Pentecost was not the day the Disciples received the Holy Spirit, but instead, it was a time when He came upon them with an unmistakable display of power (Acts 2:1-4). Remember, they had already performed miracles in the Lord’s name.


Receive The Holy Spirit

Published: May 20, 2024 (Originally published: March 27, 2010)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

I’ve gotten a raft of comments on my comparison of John 20:22 with Acts 2:1-4 in my answer to a recent question. Some were more diplomatic than others in suggesting my understanding of these verses leaves something to be desired.


Get Behind Me Satan, Part 2

Published: May 15, 2024 (Originally published: July 16, 2016)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.” (Matt. 16:23)


Get Behind Me Satan, Part 1

Published: May 13, 2024 (Originally published: July 9, 2016)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again.  He spoke plainly about this,