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 ›
Grace
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 ›
Grace Is Real – Do You Understand The Deal?
Artwork by: Don Robertson Grace is the place, if you reside in heaven Grace is the reason, if you know the Man of every season Grace is real, but you need to know the deal Christ is for us, so… Read More ›
Grace IS Greater
The fall from grace occurred through one man, the return of grace was accomplished even through one man: Jesus Christ. Although sin abounds like the tyrannical ruler that it is; yet the grace of God purchased through the blood… Read More ›
God's Amazing Grace
Grace is for those who have met Jesus, all others are yet to be blessed. GregGreg is a strong believer in Jesus Christ and in the need for revival in today’s Church. He likes reading, writing, music, and spending… Read More ›
God's Grace
God’s grace does not apply only to those doing God’s will: if it did, not one of us would be covered under His amazing grace GregGreg is a strong believer in Jesus Christ and in the need for revival… Read More ›
Yes, the Church Definitely Stinks! Letter to an (Absent but Vocal) Church Critic
[In response to a Facebook post about the sad, sin-plagued state of the church today. Names have been withheld, changed, or translated into Common Eldarin & Westron to avoid offense.] My response: Guilty.As.Charged. Is the capital “C” Church, and are… Read More ›
Kingdom Power and Authority, part III
Ephesians 4:3-6 (NAS): Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another… Read More ›
Fall On His Grace!
“And the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” 1 Peter 5:10 GRACE: “God’s Riches At… Read More ›
Bad Bosses and Irritating People, part IV
Standing in Judgment “Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on his opinions…who are you to judge the servant of another? To his own master he stands or falls; and… Read More ›
Bad Bosses and Irritating People, part III
Bad Bosses and Irritating People, Part III Philippians 1:27 (NAS): “Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” Ephesians 6:5-8 (NAS): “Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear… Read More ›
ACCUSATION AND CONVICTION
By Neil Anderson March 20 2 Corinthians 7:10 The sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation; but the sorrow of the world produces death A graphic example of the contrast… Read More ›
Humility and Forgiveness
“Agree quickly with your adversary (Matthew 5:25, NAS).” “It is already a defeat for you, that you have lawsuits with one another. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be defrauded (II Corinthians 6:7, NAS).” “We are to clothe… Read More ›
THE TWO ADAMS
By Neil Anderson March 1 Romans 5:18 So then as through one transgression there resulted condemnation to all men, even so through one act of righteousness there resulted justification of life to all men. The reason so many… Read More ›
A COMPASSIONATE COUNSELOR
By Neil Anderson February 27 Matthew 9:13 But go and learn what this means, “I desire compassion, and not sacrifice” I used to ask my seminary students two questions: What attributes, strengths and characteristics would you look… Read More ›