by Pastor Ray Viola | Oct 1, 2025 | Selah
In Paul’s day, Judaizers tried to convince Gentile Christians that they needed to be circumcised to be saved. In other words, as many cults erroneously teach today, Christ’s work is insufficient in and of itself to save you. The gospel that saves is not faith in Jesus...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Oct 1, 2025 | Selah
The Apostle Paul wanted the Christians at Colosse to be rooted and built up in Christ. We should be careful to also note that, besides having sound doctrine, he also wanted them to abound with thanksgiving, because thanklessness for what God has provided will hinder...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Sep 27, 2025 | Devotionals
Ephesians 2:4-5 But God, who is rich in mercy, … Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) I have heard it said that the definition of grace is God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense. Mark 15 would certainly...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Sep 26, 2025 | Selah
Secular and worldly philosophies comprise the efforts of fallen men to determine, apart from the Scriptures, the ultimate causes in the earth and the universe. They seek to answer questions like, how did the universe come about? Why was I born? What is my purpose in...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Sep 25, 2025 | Selah
Paul was a man that had a shepherd’s heart. He was driven by the love of Christ, as well as a God-given concern for the spiritual welfare of the saints in Colossae, Laodicea and for those who had never met him. Paul prayed that these believers would be knit together...