Topical Studies

OK, I’m Saved. Now What?

Published: January 19, 2022 (Originally published: April 29, 2015)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation: The old has gone, the new has come! (2 Cor. 5:17). Only let us live up to what we have already attained (Phil 3:16).


Names of Jesus: Light of the World Part 2

Published: December 18, 2021 (Originally published: December 20, 2015)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

We read last time that Jesus is the Light of the World:

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”


Names of Jesus: The Vine

Published: December 16, 2021 (Originally published: December 18, 2015)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5)


Names of Jesus: The Redeemer

Published: December 15, 2021 (Originally published: December 17, 2015)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

Jesus had to be God to forgive our sins, but He had to be human to redeem us.

“…our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own,


A Christmas Message

Published: December 8, 2021 (Originally published: December 24, 2014)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

Let’s take just a moment to look beyond the controversy over when the Lord came and focus on why He came.  I think Isaiah gave us the best explanation the Bible offers. What follows is my adaptation of Isaiah 53.


The Branch

Published: October 27, 2021 (Originally published: August 6, 2014)
There are four passages in the Old Testament that speak of a coming Messiah by referring to Him as "The Branch" but they all portray Him in a different way. Each one previews one of the Gospels.

The Seven “I AM” Statements In John

Published: October 25, 2021 (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.


The Seven Miracles In John

Published: October 20, 2021 (Originally published: December 30, 2015)
Mining hidden treasures in the Gospel to the Church.

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?

The Feast of Tabernacles

Published: October 13, 2021 (Originally published: July 2, 2003)
If anyone is thirsty let him come to me and drink. -John 7:37