by Pastor Ray Viola | Jun 10, 2023 | Devotionals
There are only two kingdoms that exist upon this earth, and they are the kingdom of darkness, which all mankind by nature is born into, and the kingdom of God, which Jesus says belongs to those who are born again. For all believers, seeking God’s kingdom should be...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jun 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Today’s passage concerns the excellencies of the enthroned Christ, and Israel is singing praises to the One Who called them out of the darkness of Egypt and Babylon into His marvellous light. They praise His works, His words, and His everlasting character that...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jun 9, 2023 | Devotionals
There is a method of Bible study that looks at Scripture in a symbolic or picture form. This method paints illustrations for us of various kinds. For example, there is an often-used incident in the gospels where the disciples begin a journey from one side of the Sea...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jun 8, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity, Contemporary Issues
If there is one nation on earth that has “Preferred Nation” status, that nation is Israel. God’s word declares Israel to be His “special treasure”, and the LORD Himself told Moses to tell the Israelites that if they walked in obedience and kept His covenant, they...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jun 7, 2023 | Devotionals
A person who has trusted in Jesus Christ for salvation is declared just by God (Rom 3:26). As Charles Spurgeon wonderfully wrote, “God will never accuse me of owing for a debt that has already been paid.” When Jesus triumphantly declared, “It is finished!” the New...