by Pastor Ray Viola | Jun 30, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
If you have been a Christian for any length of time, you have more than likely been drawn into the Calvinism vs. Arminianism conversation regarding the method or process of man’s salvation. Both systems of interpretation contain 5 points that contain biblical...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jun 29, 2023 | Devotionals
Haggai 2:6-7 For thus saith the LORD of hosts; Yet once, it is a little while, … the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory… Haggai 2:9 The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the LORD of...
by Pastor 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 Pastor Ray Viola | Jun 27, 2023 | Devotionals
Webster defines being contented this way: the feeling or manifestation of satisfaction with one’s possessions, status, or situation. From that definition, wouldn’t you think that the person most qualified to teach others about contentment would be the person who “has...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jun 26, 2023 | Devotionals
There is a very grievous error that is made when we equate bible knowledge with application of bible knowledge. Knowing what the bible teaches is vitally important (2 Timothy 3:16-17; Psalm 119). I do believe that each and every Christian should cherish God’s...