By Donald Whitchard Genesis 3:15, Numbers 24:17, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6-7, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-20 Summary: The birth of the Lord Jesus Christ is the centerpiece of civilization. It is also an illustration about the promises of God, our… Read More ›
Redemption
What Should Christians Be Doing?
By Rob Pue, Publisher – Wisconsin Christian News There’s a lot of fear mongering going on these days. A great deal of speculation, with people wondering what will happen next. Many believe the Lord’s return is imminent and many… Read More ›
Noah’s Ark: An Illustration of Christ’s Mission of Salvation
Jesus Christ is our Ark of safety from the coming wrath of God upon this world – period By Donald Whitchard Isaiah 53:4-6,John 10:9,Colossians 3:1,1 Peter 3:18-21,Hebrews 7:25,Acts 4:12 Summary: The ark that God commanded Noah to build… Read More ›
Sin’s Blood-Stained Progression
The “Promised Seed,” the Lord Jesus Christ, calls on you and everyone to come to Him alone for true peace, mercy, and salvation By Donald Whitchard Genesis 4:1-15,Exodus 20:13,Numbers 32:23,Luke 12:2,1 Corinthians 4:5 Summary: The tragic story of… Read More ›
The First Evangelistic Sermon
Salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ is still the ONLY way to be redeemed and enter Heaven By Donald Whitchard Genesis 3:15,Genesis 49:10,Deuteronomy 18:15,Psalm 2:2,Isaiah 53:2,Matthew 1:22 Summary: The fall of humanity as recorded in Genesis 3 shows… 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: 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 ›
The Legacy We Leave Behind
We only get one chance here in this world, and then comes the judgement, a life is a terrible thing to waste… By Rob Pue, Publisher – Wisconsin Christian News AUTHOR’S NOTE: THIS ARTICLE WAS ORIGINALLY WRITTEN AND… Read More ›
Thanksgiving – Every Day
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 ›
Called Out: The Role of the Church
We are “called out” by the Lord Jesus Christ to turn away from a life of sin and to come to Him for true rest and peace By Donald Whitchard Matthew 16:13-19,Mark 8:27-30,Luke 9:18-20,Ephesians 1:22,Ephesians 4:15,Colossians 1:18 Summary:… 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 ›
To Whom Shall We Go?
It is only from the words of Jesus Christ and none other where we receive the eternal and fixed promises of hope and redemption By Donald Whitchard John 6:67-69,Matthew 7:13-14,Isaiah 55:8-9,1 Corinthians 1:18-29,2 Corinthians 11:13-15,John 16:7-13,2 Peter 1:3 … 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 ›
The Things People Say About Jesus – Mark 3:20-35
What gets people so upset about Jesus if He is just an ordinary man from an age long since past? By Donald Whitchard Matthew 12:22-31,Matthew 12:46-50,Mark 3:20-35,Luke 11:14-23,Luke 8:19-21 Summary: You cannot be neutral about Jesus. You can… Read More ›
The Letter to the Ephesians: An Uncomplicated Commentary, Part 5 – Ephesians 3:1-21
Ephesians 3: The Mystery of Redemption By Dr. Donald Whitchard “For this reason, I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles – if indeed you have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which was… Read More ›
The Must Read Interview with Satan – How to be Saved
God will accept you as His child provided you come to Him and repent of what you have done and ask His forgiveness! Me: Do you acknowledge Jesus as being truly God? Satan: Of course I do, as do… Read More ›
The Gospel According to Luke: An Exposition, Part 17 – Luke 6: 20-34: A New Way of Behavior
By Dr. Donald Whitchard “And turning His gaze on His disciples, He began to say, “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be satisfied…. Read More ›
Trying to be Christlike When You Want to Be Carnal
By Dr. Donald Whitchard “Knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin.” Romans 6:6 (NKJV) “For I have been… Read More ›
A Story That’s Not About the Coronavirus, Thankfully
By Dr. Donald Whitchard If I were still serving as a pastor with a congregation, I’d rather have a church full of people like these, with tattoos, body piercings, colored hair, and ragged clothes who had been dopeheads, criminals, hookers,… Read More ›
Cubic Zirconia Christianity: A Warning from Scripture
By Dr. Donald Whitchard “Just as there are fake diamonds out in the world, there are those that have been hurt and deceived by what I refer to as ‘cubic zirconia’ people who claim to be followers of Jesus Christ,… Read More ›
1 John: Christianity in Black and White, Part 14 – 1 John 5:14-21: “Confidence in Prayer and Truth”
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 ›
Heaven is for the Forgiven – not the Perfect
By Greg Holt “as it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee” Mark 1:2 The above verse refers to John the Baptist who Jesus referred to as… Read More ›
1 John: Christianity in Black and White, Part 4 1 John 2:1-11: Jesus Christ Our Advocate
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 Belief (1 John 1:1-4) … Read More ›
1 John: Christianity in Black and White
By Dr. Donald Whitchard It was a year ago that I first began writing about issues and incidents in both the secular and Christian world that gave me concern and a desire to address these topics in what I… Read More ›
‘As In the Days of Noah’
By Rob Pue, Publisher Wisconsin Christian News A short time ago, my wife and I were having lunch in a small restaurant on a Sunday, and nearby was a lady pastor, dressed in black clergy garb and collar. She was sitting… Read More ›
News I Didn’t Expect: A Journey of Faith
Editor’s Note: Our prayers go up for Dr. Donald Whitchard, and we hope that each of you who read this will join in prayer with us for healing and direction for Dr. Donald Whitchard and his family. Thank you Greg By… Read More ›
Taking Care of Legalities – True Story
No jury sits in this court room. No spectators fill the room. You won’t hear whispers echoing across the isle. The silence is almost deafening. Only four people will be in this trial. At one table, facing the Judge is… Read More ›
The Only One Who Ever Chose to Die
MARCH 31 “I am the Good Shepherd: the Good Shepherd giveth His life for the sheep.” – John 10:11 Did you know that there has only been one person who ever chose to die? Only one. “Oh,” you say, “Suicide… Read More ›