By Greg Holt Many are the proponents that will side with man having free will, and why would they not? Many if not most of us would like to think that we are free to make our own choices…. Read More ›
Bible study
Still Here, Still Waiting
By Dr. Donald Whitchard “For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, according to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall… Read More ›
The Child Who Knew His Destiny (Luke 2:39-52)
By Donald Whitchard Deuteronomy 6:1-10, Leviticus 20:9, Mark 11:15-19, Luke 2:38-52 Summary: The only glimpse we get into the childhood of the Lord Jesus was when He was twelve and went with His family to Jerusalem for Passover. It… Read More ›
Seeing God’s Salvation and Bearing Witness to the Redeemer (Luke 2:25-38)
By Donald Whitchard Leviticus 19:32, Luke 2:25-38,1 Timothy 5:1-2, Proverbs 23:22, Exodus 20:12 Summary: Two aged and faithful servants of the LORD, Simeon, and Anna, had their prayers answered when they beheld the arrival of the Promised Deliverer of… Read More ›
A Special Announcement and a Song of Praise (Luke 1:26-56)
By Donald Whitchard Daniel 8:16,9:21; Matthew 1:18; Luke 1:26-38 Summary: Mary, an unknown peasant teenager, was given the special anointing from God to bear the Child who would be the Promised Messiah, Redeemer, and King. “Now in the… Read More ›
A Special Birth to a Saintly Couple, Part 2 (Luke 1:5-25)
By Donald Whitchard Luke 1:5-25; Isaiah 40:23; Proverbs 16:9; Isaiah 44:25; Proverbs 21:1; Jeremiah 18:7 Summary: The world of John the Baptist and the Lord Jesus was characterized by political and religious strife, each group desperate to hold on… Read More ›
Blessed Are the Persistent
By Jerry Newcombe, D.Min. History is filled with people who quit too early, and thus never fulfilled their key task in life. With a new year upon us, it’s good to think about how God pours His blessings on… Read More ›
A Special Birth to A Saintly Couple, Part 1 (Luke 1:5-25)
By Donald Whitchard Luke 1:5-25; 2 Chronicles 36:15-23; Jeremiah 23:5-6; Malachi 4:5-6; Psalm 2:1-12 Summary: The announcement of the birth of John (the Baptist) to the aged servants of God, Zacharias, and Elizabeth, would be the event that put… Read More ›
The Gospel of Luke: An Introduction, Part 2
By Donald Whitchard Luke 1:1-4,11:1-4, 15:1-32 Summary: The Gospel of Luke is noted for its emphasis on the power of prayer, the use of parables as a means of teaching, the attention paid to members of society who had… Read More ›
The Gospel According to Luke, Part 1: Introduction
By Donald Whitchard Luke 1:1-4; Acts 17:11; 2 Timothy 3:16; 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 Summary: This is the first in a series of messages covering the Gospel of Luke. Luke used his mastery of research and inquiry to give us… Read More ›
God’s Covenant with Noah
By Donald Whitchard Genesis 8:20-22,Genesis 9:1-7,Zechariah 14:1-3,Revelation 19:15 Summary: The flooding of the earth had accomplished its purpose. Noah and his family exited the Ark to witness the chaotic effects and consequences that the world’s disobedience brought upon itself. … Read More ›
Knowledge of the Truth is Essential
There is a famine of truth and knowledge, people are distracted by the enticements of this world and prefer a life of comfort and ease By Rob Pue, Publisher – Wisconsin Christian News The readers of our newspaper,… Read More ›
Enoch: A Man Who Walked with God
Be certain that you have an authentic walk with God, spend time with Him in prayer, read His Word By Donald Whitchard Genesis 5:21-24,Hebrews 11:2,Jude 1:14 Summary: Enoch is mentioned in only handful of verses, yet his influence… Read More ›
Either You’re Serious, Or You’re Not
Invite the Holy Spirit to guide you – Pray without ceasing – Do what you know is right By Rob Pue, Publisher – Wisconsin Christian News In my work, I do a fair amount of counseling with individuals,… Read More ›
Prepare For the Coming Storm
The time for preparation is now, before the storm, so we must prepare spiritually and physically By Rob Pue, Publisher – Wisconsin Christian News Luke, Chapter 21 is an interesting area of Scripture that deserves our study. More… Read More ›
Genesis 1:1 – The Scientific Brilliance of Our Sovereign LORD, Part 1
Jesus designed a precise, orderly, exact, goal-oriented, rationally functioning, sequential, expanding universe and world By Donald Whitchard Genesis 1:1,Romans 1:20,Colossians 1:16-17,John 1:1-4,Hebrews 11:3,Revelation 4:11 Summary: This is a revision of a sermon I posted nearly two years ago… Read More ›
Genesis 1-11:The Existence and Presence of Almighty God, Part 3
If your life isn’t based on God’s “morals,” then all you are left with are opinions By Donald Whitchard Romans 1:18-22,Romans 2:1-16,Numbers 32:23,1 John 1:8,Hebrews 2:1-4 Summary: One of the major arguments (proofs) for the existence of God… Read More ›
Genesis 1-11:The Existence and Presence of Almighty God, Part 2
Intelligent Design leaves no room for randomness as one of the ways the universe came into being By Donald Whitchard Genesis 1:1,Exodus 20:11,Job 26:7,Psalm 33:6,Isaiah 40:28,Acts 17:24 Summary: God’s existence is obvious (Romans 1:18-20) through creation and our… Read More ›
God’s Message to Us in Christ
We are fallen, corrupted, and reprobate, and we have a lot of nerve to come before a Holy God and insist that He has to provide an easier way to save us By Donald Whitchard Hebrews 1:1-4,John 14:7-9,Mark 10:45,Romans… Read More ›
Alternative Creation Theory No.2 – The Gap Theory
By Donald Whitchard Genesis 1:1-2,Genesis 1:31,Genesis 2:1-3,Psalm 33:6,Isaiah 45:12,Acts 17:24 Summary: There are four “theories” used by some believers to explain our origins apart from the biblical account of creation. We looked at “theistic evolution.” Now we will… Read More ›
Alternative Creation Theory No. 1: Theistic Evolution
By Donald Whitchard Genesis 2:17,Romans 5:12-21,1 Corinthians 15:21-22,Genesis 1:1-3,John 1:1-4,Colossians 1:16-18 Summary: The first theory of creation apart from Scripture teaches that God used evolution as part of the creative process. Is this a viable explanation for our origins?… Read More ›
Four Theories Used to Explain Creation Apart from Scripture: Introduction
By Donald Whitchard Genesis 1:1-2,Genesis 2:3,Exodus 20:11,Isaiah 40:28,Isaiah 45:9,Psalm 33:6 Summary: In a foolish attempt to placate the world, some believers have devised alternative theories of how we came into existence apart from the supernatural and historical account presented… Read More ›
The Wedding Banquet: Invitation, Ingratitude, and Indiscretion, Part 2
You’ve feasted on a Royal banquet freely given you by Christ, but have you shared that banquet with anyone else? By Donald Whitchard Matthew 22:8-14,Luke 14:21-24,Isaiah 55:1,Revelation 22:17,Matthew 11:28-30,John 14:6 Summary: The original recipients of the invitation to… Read More ›
The Wedding Banquet: Invitation, Ingratitude, and Indiscretion, Part I
Have you allowed other people to do your thinking for you when it comes to the state of your soul and where you will spend eternity? By Donald Whitchard Matthew 22:1-14,Isaiah 55:1,John 7:37,Ezekiel 33:11,Isaiah 45:11 Summary: Jesus’ parable… Read More ›
Death Has Died, and Jesus Christ Has Won
Because Jesus lives, we have the promise of eternal life By Donald Whitchard 1 Corinthians 15:51-58,John 11:25,Matthew 9:35-36,Matthew 11:28-30,Revelation 20:14 Summary: Death and the grave hold no fear to a child of God. If we have put our… Read More ›
Beyond the Upper Room: Wind, Fire, and Word
Without Holy Spirit we are spiritually destitute, malnourished, impoverished, ignorant, and unable to properly serve God By Donald Whitchard John 3:8,Joel 2:28-29,Acts 2:1-4,Genesis 11:6,Exodus 13:21 Summary: The arrival of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost was… Read More ›
Beyond the Upper Room: The Proclamation of the Church
Christ is the final message of God, the question is: are you listening? By Donald Whitchard Joel 2:28-29,John 16:5-15,Acts 1:8,Acts 2:17-18,Acts 2:24-36 Summary: This message gives a survey of the events leading up to Pentecost and the command… Read More ›
A Troublesome Verse and a Glorious Future
By Donald Whitchard 1 Corinthians 15:29,1 Corinthians 15:35-49,Luke 9:24,John 12:24,Galatians 2:20,Colossians 3:3-4,Revelation 1:18 Summary: What did Paul mean when he wrote about a “baptism for the dead” in 1 Corinthians 15:29? How should it be interpreted? What does it… Read More ›
The Last Conquered Enemy
It does not matter one whit what the world says, denies, or thinks when it comes to the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ By Donald Whitchard 1 Corinthians 15:20-28,Romans 5:12,Ezekiel 18:19-32,Romans 3:10-18,1 John 2:1-2 Summary:… Read More ›
The Resurrection of Christ: A Refresher Course in Evidence
Lives have been transformed and renewed by the fact that Jesus Christ was resurrected, is LORD, and offers you new life as well By Donald Whitchard Matthew 28:5-10,Luke 24:13-31,1 Corinthians 15:1-8,Deuteronomy 17:6,1 Timothy 5:19 Summary: The Scriptures tell… Read More ›