Jesus was subjected to the punishment, the wrath of God, for OUR sins By Greg Holt “1 O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. 2 Let… Read More ›
Grace
Biden, the liberals, and the climate change cultists are sinking America – How are they going to save the planet?
We have all heard the term about choosing the lesser of two evils, but the Bible refines the idea by calling it the judging of evil thoughts. It is simple math. As any nation declines in morality, most of what… Read More ›
Not Ashamed of the Gospel (Romans 1:16-17)
Swallow your pride, confess that you are a sinner, and realize that it is only the mercy, grace and love of God that can redeem you By Donald Whitchard Romans 1:16-17,Ephesians 6:17,Hebrews 4:12,2 Timothy 2:15,2 Timothy 3:16-17,John 17:17 … Read More ›
Thought For Today 11/21/2021: Thanksgiving – Every Day
Jesus was subjected to the punishment, the wrath of God, for OUR sins “1 O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. 2 Let us come before his… Read More ›
Thought For Today 08/18/2021: God, Grace, Unforgiveness, and the Church
Believers seem to forget all too often that God forgives By Greg Holt “3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. 4 But after… Read More ›
Grace
Health issues can be challenging. As we age, they seem to increase daily. I look forward to the new body God promises us when we are home with the Lord. “But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await… Read More ›
Thought for Today 05/12/2021 – False Prophets, False Doctrine & Guarding Your Heart Wisely
Regardless of what you believe about this, the Bible warns of false prophets who will do much damage By Greg Holt “But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you,… Read More ›
Thought for Today 05/08/2021
28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; 29 being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of… Read More ›
The Gospel According to Luke: An Exposition, Part 18 – Luke 6:37-49: The Believer’s Foundation and Development
By Dr. Donald Whitchard “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn and you will not be condemned. Pardon, and you will be pardoned. Give, and it shall be given to you, good measure, pressed… Read More ›
The timing of your life.
The time of your life. Or is it the timing of your life? I have this propensity to overthink, well, everything. This is also known as “spending too much time in my head.” I don’t have many regrets. Sure, there are some things… Read More ›
1 Timothy: The Biblical Foundation for Pastoral Ministry, Part 3 – 1 Timothy 1:12-17: Grace to the Chief of Sinners
By Dr. Donald Whitchard “Consider the fact that we are the enemies of God prior to His work of redemption upon us (Romans 5:6-11). The hard fact is that He did not have to save us after we rebelled against… Read More ›
Are You Ready?
Matthew 25:31-46 31 When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: 32 and before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate… Read More ›
1 John: Christianity in Black and White, Part 8 – 1 John 3:10-15: The Imperative of Love
By Dr. Donald Whitchard If you have not read part one you can find it here: 1 John: Christianity in Black and White Part two can be found here: 1 John: Christianity in Black and White, Part II: The Evidence of… Read More ›
The Grace and Thinking by Which I Stand
By Dr. Donald Whitchard If we’re honest with ourselves, especially as it pertains to our maturity as a child of God, we have to admit that we don’t start out our walk with the LORD with an established, concrete… Read More ›
He is Risen!
By Lyle Rapacki Editor’s Note: We are once again publishing this Easter favorite. This wonderful article by Lyle has become a yearly favorite here at ICB. From all of us here at ICB, Happy Resurrection Day! Jesus Christ died. He… Read More ›
EASTER SPECIAL: How Jesus Might Look Back at the Cross
by Rev. Austin Miles (Note to Readers: In the late 1990’s a church prepared to produce an Easter Program, with several chosen to play the parts of those who had been with Jesus during the Crucifixion as they reflected on… Read More ›
What’s the key to receive mercy?
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: “Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.” Romans 4:7 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: There was a king who asked slaves on a ship, “Why are you in chains?” One replied, “I don’t know…. Read More ›
The Guilt Removed
“To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgiveness, though we have rebelled against Him.” – Daniel 9:9 Isn’t it wonderful that to God belong mercies and forgiveness? You see, just as Daniel prayed, the basis of our prayer is… Read More ›
The Guilt Removed
“To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgiveness, though we have rebelled against Him.” – Daniel 9:9 Isn’t it wonderful that to God belong mercies and forgiveness? You see, just as Daniel prayed, the basis of our prayer is… Read More ›
A Child of the King
“Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;” – Ephesians 3:8 Have you been complaining about your poverty? Listen, you may not… Read More ›
A Child of the King
“Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;” – Ephesians 3:8 Have you been complaining about your poverty? Listen, you may not… Read More ›
Grace: Unmerited Favor
Grace is unmerited favor: to get something that you do not deserve. Humility is a sure way to obtain the grace of God but pride will interfere and hinder God’s dispensation. Consider the character of Noah, Moses, Joseph, Joshua,… Read More ›
Omnipotent God—Held by His Love and Grace
“Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy.” – Jude 24 Have you fussed and fumed through life’s challenges, wondering if the Sovereign… Read More ›
The Divine Exchange, Part One
“All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all.” – Isaiah 53:6 Jesus suffered like you suffer. But He suffered more… Read More ›
The Divine Exchange, Part One
“All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all.” – Isaiah 53:6 Jesus suffered like you suffer. But He suffered more… Read More ›
The Master Designer
JUNE 6 “For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.” – Matthew 5:18 How did it happen? How did the… Read More ›
Grace
“I am no longer anxious about anything, as I realize that He is able to carry out His will for me. It does not matter where He places me, or how. That is for Him to consider, not me, for… Read More ›
Loving Chastisement of the Father
MAY 15 “For whom the Lord loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom He receives.” – Hebrews 12:6 As a child, did you ever get a spanking you didn’t deserve? Maybe now and then your dad or mom would… Read More ›
What Happens When You Worry
MARCH 17 “Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7 What happens when you worry? You bring tomorrow’s difficulty into today. God didn’t give you grace for tomorrow’s difficulties. He only gives you… Read More ›
The One Thing You Simply Must Know About God
What is the one thing you think people need to know about God? Have you ever thought about this? How important do you think it is to know this one thing? I am going to say very important, as in… Read More ›