by Ray Viola | Dec 22, 2021 | Devotionals
Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Beloved, do you tend to rejoice more in your redemption than in your Redeemer? Contrary to common thinking, the main theme of Scripture is not...
by Ray Viola | Apr 16, 2021 | Devotionals
One of the most oft quoted passages from the book of Job is Job 19:25: “For I know that my Redeemer lives, and that He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth.” Therein we find the main theme of Scripture — The Redeemer of man, The Lord Jesus Christ. “You search...
by Ray Viola | Jan 22, 2021 | Devotionals
If there is one word that can sum up what our texts (John 1:16,17; Ephesians 1:7) reveal this morning, it would be the word “grace”. God’s undeserved, unmerited favor through Jesus Christ is the gracious provision of God for the salvation of lost man. God’s plan of...
by Ray Viola | Jan 20, 2021 | Devotionals
The Greek word translated “overcame” in Revelation 12:11 means to conquer, prevail or get the victory. The context is one of martyrdom, for we go on to read in that verse that these saints who overcome, “loved not their lives even unto the death.” Only the gospel of...
by Ray Viola | Nov 18, 2020 | Devotionals
As we study the biblical record of creation, we realize that we are living in a culture that has deified science and man’s theories over the revelation in Scripture of an Almighty God, Who is Creator (Genesis 1:1) and Lord over heaven and earth (Acts 17:24). In fact,...