The Prevailing
Word of GodActs 19:20
Verse by Verse Study of the King James Bible
An Outreach of John Kempf Ministries
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
Psalm 119:105 (KJV)
The Foundation
Handling Scripture with Reverence and Rigor
Prevailing Word exists for one purpose: to faithfully teach the Word of God. Every message, every outline, every resource flows from a commitment to handle Scripture the way it deserves to be handled, with care, precision, and humility.
Resources
Teachings Prepared with Care. Given Freely.
Video messages. Radio programs. Bible outlines. Written resources. All prepared from the same consistent biblical and theological framework.
Latest Teachings
New in the Teaching Library
The three most recent studies, outlines, and short teachings. Every one is free to read.
Water Baptism ·
John 3:5 and Titus 3:5: Born of the Spirit (Part 9 of 12)
John 3:5 and Titus 3:5: the new birth is the Holy Ghost's work.
Read NowWater Baptism ·
Mark 16:16: Read the Whole Verse (Part 8 of 12)
Mark 16:16: read the whole verse. Unbelief, not lack of water, is what condemns.
Read NowExpository Studies ·
Did God the Father Send His Son, or Did the Father Become His Own Son? A Study of John 3:16
John 3:16 says God gave His only begotten Son. John 1:1 and John 17:5, 24 show the Son with the Father before creation. The…
Read NowThe Approach
Grammatical-Historical Interpretation, Led by the Spirit
I believe the Holy Spirit is not at odds with careful scholarship. He is the author of the text. That means I pursue both the original meaning of the words and the living voice of God speaking through them today.
My approach is grammatical-historical: I study the grammar, the historical setting, and the literary context of every passage, always asking what it meant to the original audience before asking what it means for us. This is not dry academia. It is reverence.
Text in Context
Every passage studied within its literary setting, genre, and narrative arc.
Grammar & Language
Original Hebrew and Greek words examined for precise meaning and nuance.
Historical Setting
The culture, audience, and moment into which God first spoke these words.
Spirit-Led Application
From what it meant to what God is saying, to us, now, by His Spirit.
Canonical Coherence
Every passage held in conversation with the whole of Scripture, one unified story.
What I Hold
Convictions Firmly Held. Always Teachable.
I hold Scripture as the ultimate authority. These are the convictions that shape every teaching and resource I offer.
Salvation Through Christ Alone
I proclaim that salvation comes by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone: His perfect life, atoning death, and bodily resurrection. It cannot be earned, for “there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved” (Acts 4:12).
The Deity of Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is God, “manifest in the flesh” (1 Timothy 3:16), fully God and fully man. He is the eternal Son, distinct from the Father yet one with Him, that “all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father” (John 5:23).
The Person of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is not a force. He is a Person. He indwells every believer, seals them unto the day of redemption, and guides them into all truth. Every teaching here is offered under His leading.
The Supremacy of Scripture
Only God’s Word is flawless. I hold my convictions with humility and remain teachable, because the moment we exalt tradition above Scripture, we have left the only sure foundation.
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword.
Hebrews 4:12 (KJV)
The Word of God Speaks Today.
Explore the teachings, search the Scriptures, and let the Word speak for itself. Whatever you are walking through, the Word of God is sufficient.