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Want To vs. Have To: Discovering the Joy of Giving

Published: November 25, 2024 (Originally published: October 8, 2014)

We don't give because He needs our money, but because we need His blessing.

Body, Soul, And Spirit

Published: October 30, 2024 (Originally published: February 18, 2012)

For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight.

And All These Things Will Be Given To You As Well

Published: November 13, 2023 (Originally published: September 25, 2010)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

When times are uncertain, there’s a lot of talk about what we should be doing to protect ourselves. The internet is rich with advice. Some is competent and some is not, but almost all of it involves applying the ways of this world.

Spare The Rod And Spoil The Child?

Published: October 30, 2023 (Originally published: April 10, 2008)

This popular verse cannot be found in the Bible because it’s neither a Bible verse nor a Biblical principle. It’s like that other non-Biblical verse, “The Lord helps those who help themselves” in that it’s quoted by people who know little or nothing about the Bible to elevate certain kinds of behavior from mere human tradition to spiritual truth.

Does God Call Everyone?

Published: May 3, 2023 (Originally published: September 22, 2012)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

I’ve received several variations of the question in the title of this study, so I assume it’s on the minds of many more. Here’s a representative question and my response.

I Am The LORD; That Is My Name!

Published: October 24, 2022 (Originally published: March 11, 2015)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

“I am the LORD; that is my name! I will not give my glory to another or my praise to idols. See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to you.” (Isaiah 42:8-9)

Since gracethrufaith.com is a worldwide ministry,

Commentary on Romans 9-11 Part 3

Published: May 18, 2022 (Originally published: June 30, 2003)

As far as the gospel is concerned, they are enemies on your account; but as far as election is concerned, they are loved on account of the patriarchs, for God's gifts and his call are irrevocable. (Romans 11:28-29)

Commentary on Romans 9-11 Part 2

Published: May 16, 2022 (Originally published: June 30, 2003)

Christ is the end of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes. (Romans 10:4)

Commentary on Romans 9-11

Published: May 11, 2022 (Originally published: June 30, 2003)

"I will have mercy upon whom I will have mercy," He said, "And I will have compassion upon whom I will have compassion." (Exodus 33:19).

What Kind Of Life Can We Expect?

Published: May 4, 2022 (Originally published: August 12, 2015)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

Here’s a good question. A website follower wrote, “For some time I have been discussing and studying Matt. 6:25-34 regarding what the Lord promised to provide for the believer. Taken literally, it seems to say that we are promised food and clothes and that’s it.