by Pastor Ray Viola | Feb 17, 2025 | Selah
The most amazing feature of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is that God loves us, even though we are sinners. By God’s grace, Jesus is still saving sinners, because He loves them, and, regardless of any miracles, man-made initiatives, or even opposition, this is how Jesus...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Feb 16, 2025 | Mark
Mark 11:27-28 …as he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders, And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things? It has been aptly said that...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Feb 14, 2025 | Selah
Today’s passage transitions focus from Peter’s ministry to that of the apostle Paul. Despite severe religious and political opposition, the Gospel of Jesus Christ was spreading. Opposition to the Gospel never hinders it from reaching the lost; it actually enhances its...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Feb 13, 2025 | Selah
Though Herod persecuted the Church, by the end of today’s passage, God had showed Herod who was really in charge: An angel freed Peter from prison, and Herod died a gruesome death after accepting the people’s praise as a god. Ultimate victory and triumph over sin and...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Feb 12, 2025 | Selah
Todays’ passage describes King Herod Agrippa persecuting the Church: He killed James and imprisoned Peter. However, before it was all over, God asserted His sovereign authority, and the word of God continued to grow and spread, despite the opposition. Though the...