Topical Studies

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,


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,


Seven Churches of Rev. 2 and 3: Personal

Published: May 6, 2024 (Originally published: July 2, 2003)
Our final look at the seven letters of Revelation 2-3 takes on a personal note. Once again, we'll look at the letters symbolically to reveal the admonitions the Lord gave to each of us. Remember, the challenges and promises that ended the letters were to individuals, and this can only mean that the criticism found there is to be taken personally, not just corporately.

Seven Churches of Rev. 2 and 3: Congregations

Published: May 1, 2024 (Originally published: July 2, 2003)
In recent articles, we've focused on the prophetic nature of the seven letters of Revelation 2-3. Now let's shift to another level of application. I've offered the opinion that all the letters are applicable to all congregations throughout the church age and to each member of those congregations. The challenges and promises that end the letters are to individuals, so the criticism found in the letters is meant to be taken personally, not just corporately.

Union And Fellowship Expanded

Published: March 25, 2024 (Originally published: October 14, 2015)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

I’m frequently asked why I believe we should continue confessing our sins after being born again, since all our sins are already forgiven. People who ask point out that 1 John 1:9 is the only place this is mentioned and if it was so important wouldn’t Jesus have taught it?


If You Are Faithful to Confess

Published: March 4, 2024 (Originally published: January 15, 2014)
"If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us." (1 John 1:8)