Are you an example to others? Learn the principles of exemplary Christian living -- the very mission of Precept Ministries International. Understand the spiritual warfare, sparked by the presence of the Gospel in the world, and the rapture of the church -- God's ultimate rescue.
Kay Lee Arthur was an American Christian author, Bible teacher, and co-founder of Precept Ministries International. Renowned for her accessible and inductive approach to Bible study, she helped millions engage deeply with Scripture. Arthur began her ministry informally, teaching teenagers in her living room alongside her second husband, Jack Arthur. Their work soon grew into a global outreach, headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, under the name Precept Ministries International. She hosted the daily Bible teaching program Precepts for Life and became a respected voice in evangelical circles. Arthur authored numerous books and was a four-time winner of the ECPA Christian Book Award for titles such as A Marriage Without Regrets and The New Inductive Study Bible. Her ministry was rooted in a personal reawakening to faith in the early 1960s, following a divorce and a return to religious life. She and Jack also served briefly as missionaries in Mexico before founding their ministry. Arthur remained active in public faith-based initiatives into her later years and was known for her firm stances on social issues. She passed away on 2025 leaving behind a lasting legacy in Christian education and publishing.
“But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as the rest you have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus.”
Love the Precept upon Precept method of Bible study! These study guides are tough, they require an awful lot of time and reflection. But, investing time in the Word is never a bad thing so I am grateful for the opportunity. This particular installment which examines, in depth, 1 Thessalonians is both excellent and timely. However, were it not for the weekly meeting with my group members, it is doubtful I would be able to grasp much of the concepts found in Paul's letter to the church in Thessalonica. Participants are asked to investigate Paul's words through reflection, cross-references, and my favorite - Greek transliterations. Be prepared to exert effort! An accompanying DVD is available.