by Pastor Ray Viola | Feb 5, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity, Contemporary Issues
One powerful principle in the kingdom of God is the principle of submission, which we see throughout Scripture. We see it taught in marriage, as it pertains to government, work, and in the local church. All Christians are called to live a life of submission in the...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Feb 4, 2023 | Devotionals
One of the most tender titles given to Jesus Christ is the one of Shepherd. Jesus Himself declared that He, and He alone, is “the good Shepherd”. Sadly, there are religious systems and organizations that have taken the place of Jesus in the lives of those who are...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Feb 3, 2023 | Devotionals
Paul couldn’t make it clearer than he did in Romans chapter 7: Until we get our new bodies and go to be with Jesus, there is going to be a vicious battle against temptation and fleshly lusts. This is known as the flesh and Spirit conflict. Temptation is something that...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Feb 2, 2023 | Devotionals
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 The Lord Jesus Christ IS the gospel. The gospel is more than some thing, it is some One. Surrounded by a multitude of people who were buckling under the bondage of legalism...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Feb 1, 2023 | Devotionals
Because of a private interpretation of Matthew 16:13-20, some have taught that Peter is the rock of the church. Oh really? As we continue our study of Peter’s first epistle this morning, it is pretty obvious that if he was the rock of the church (which he isn’t),...