Haggai Speaks Again - Part 2 A Bible Study by Jack Kelley In part one of our study of the Book of Haggai, we learned that before the Israelites could live an abundant life upon returning from Babylon, they had to first complete the Lord’s Temple. As New Testament believers, we’re…
The Great Apostasy By Jack Kelley "Don't let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction." - 2 Thes 2:3 In the King James, the Greek word translated "rebellion" above…
Mary Magdalene’s Resurrection Story Commentary by Jack Kelley Note: This article is one of Jack’s Bible Through the Eyes of its Writers category, which is one of my favorites! Written in the first person as if Mary Magdalene herself is telling us her story. Enjoy! - Samantha “Because you have…
Sifting Peter By Jack Kelley "Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers." - (Luke 22:31-32) In the Lord's first sentence the word translated "you" is…
God’s Ultimate Purpose By Nathan Jones Does the Creator of the universe have an ultimate purpose? And do we play a role in this ultimate purpose? I believe that the answer to both of these questions is a resounding YES! And perhaps one verse that is not always memorized by…
How to “Bible Study” By T. A. McMahon We are clearly in a day that majors in fulfilling the prophecy of 2 Timothy 4:3-4. “For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;…
The Five Names of Joseph By Tim Moore Does archeology prove that Joseph was real? Tim Moore: I am delighted to have Dr. Douglas Petrovich, an expert in ancient Near-Eastern languages and biblical archaeology, here to help us in connecting the dots of the Old Testament to prove that the…
Antithetical Doctrines Provide Gospel Clarity By Mike Gendron Have you ever considered how antithetical statements in the Bible can be used to bring clarity to the Gospel? Antithetical assertions are effective because they help people see contrasting consequences. Just as a diamond sparkles brighter when it is laid on a…
The Rapture Matters By Nathan Jones Is the Rapture coming soon? And, does it even matter? Tim Moore: In Paul’s letter to Titus, he says that Christians should “wait for the blessed hope — the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ” (Titus 2:13). This…
Transported By Jerry McDermott In the book of Revelation, the New Jerusalem is mentioned as being twelve thousand furlongs in length, height, and width. Since this translates to 1500 miles square, it would seem difficult to move around in such a large edifice. In addition, the building is rather tall…