by Ray Viola | Jun 28, 2023 | Devotionals
The first fourteen verses of Ephesians 1 in the Greek language are one long sentence. They contain one of the most glorious yet “controversial” words in all of Scriptures, predestinated. Unfortunately, this word has been improperly conveyed in a fatalistic sense,...
by Ray Viola | May 3, 2021 | Devotionals
1 Peter 1.1,2 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of...
by Ray Viola | Apr 12, 2021 | Devotionals, Prophecy
Revelation 22.17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. John 6.37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to...
by Ray Viola | Mar 7, 2019 | Devotionals
We read in Romans 11.5 that our salvation is all of grace, and not of ourselves. It is simply called the election of grace. Because of the tragic results of the fall of man, it is only by the divine power of God that we are drawn to the saving knowledge of Jesus...