by Pastor Ray Viola | Nov 15, 2023 | Devotionals, Mark
Mark 2:18 And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not? Describing the new birth to the church at Corinth, the apostle Paul wrote,...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Nov 14, 2023 | Devotionals
The Lordship of Jesus is established in the Scriptures. He was highly exalted following His obedience unto death, by which He tasted death for every man. In that exalted position, we acknowledge Him as Master and Lord. Christianity is more than a creed or a system of...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Nov 13, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
Paul the Apostle called upon the church at Philippi to live in harmony in Jesus. There was no question that they were saved; in fact, he specifically wrote to two sisters in Christ whose names were written in heaven, but who couldn’t agree on spiritual issues. The...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Nov 12, 2023 | Devotionals
Have you seen those bumper stickers with the slogan “No Fear”? In reality, the only people on the planet who can live by the motto “Fear Not” are those who have given their lives to Jesus Christ. There is not one Scripture where God tells a person outside of...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Nov 11, 2023 | Devotionals
Not only are we called to believe in Jesus, but we are also called to suffer for Him as well. Scripture calls this experience “partaking of Christ’s suffering.” The Christian life is not a bed of roses. Because we live in a world that hates God’s truth, as followers...