by Pastor Ray Viola | May 9, 2023 | Devotionals
Paul uses the doctrine of the resurrection of the body to motivate the body of Christ to be steadfast, unmovable and abounding in the work of The Lord (1 Corinthians 15:50-58). Being devoted to The Lordship of Jesus Christ in a fallen world is not an easy thing. There...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 8, 2023 | Devotionals
This morning’s study will focus on the nature of the resurrection of the body (1 Corinthians 15:35-49). In Paul’s time there was a lot of confusion surrounding the doctrine of the resurrection of the dead. There were those who were asking the question, “How are...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 7, 2023 | Contemporary Issues
Esther 1:10-12 On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king, To bring Vashti the queen...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 6, 2023 | Devotionals
1 John 5:1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. One of the Apostle John’s favorite phrases is “born of God”. That phrase of course speaks of the new birth. Jesus...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 5, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
Boaz said to Ruth, “And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.” (Ruth 3:11) Ruth had the reputation of being a virtuous woman. Precious ladies, what would your...