by Ray Viola | Jan 22, 2024 | Devotionals
With regards to evangelism it is vital for Christians to understand that an unsaved person’s only defense is a system of works or performance, based on a comparison with others. For example, a family member, when presented the gospel, may cite areas in your life where...
by Ray Viola | Aug 26, 2023 | Devotionals
We talked about being witnesses of the gospel of Jesus Christ yesterday. Let’s look at this matter of being a witness again today. The Old Testament was a witness of the forthcoming gospel of The Messiah, The Christ, Jesus. “To him give all the prophets witness,...
by Ray Viola | Aug 24, 2023 | Devotionals
Eph 3.12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. Boldness in the Christian life is based solely on the merits of Jesus Christ. It is not an emotion per se. It is not “being pumped up”. Boldness is rooted and grounded in Jesus Christ....
by Ray Viola | Jun 13, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
In this next section of Paul’s letter to the Colossian and Laodicean believers, we find the marching orders to continue to pray and proclaim the gospel. Praying, walking in wisdom, and proclaiming the truth about Jesus are vital parts of continuing to follow Jesus. We...
by Ray Viola | Apr 23, 2023 | 4-Fold Ministry, Contemporary Christianity
After Knowing Christ and Growing in Christ, we move on to our 3rd vision statement, which is to Proclaim Christ. We will see this morning that at the end of each gospel and the first chapter of the Book of Acts, the church is given the mandate to preach the gospel....