by Ray Viola | May 1, 2021 | Devotionals
2 Timothy 2.1-4 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. Thou therefore endure hardness, as a...
by Ray Viola | Apr 30, 2021 | Corinthians
Our study of Revelation 20 this morning reminds us that there are many subjects in Scripture that are not easy to talk about or popular to teach on. Nevertheless, we need to remember that nothing that we find in Scripture is insignificant or unnecessary (2 Timothy...
by Ray Viola | Apr 29, 2021 | Devotionals
Jesus said, “Nevertheless I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send Him unto you.” (John 16:7) The Greek word that is used for the English word “expedient”...
by Ray Viola | Apr 28, 2021 | Devotionals
Our texts that we are looking at this morning remind us of the divine purpose of Christ coming into the world. First of all John tells us that Jesus “was manifested to take away our sins” (1 John 3:5) This is one of the great mysteries of Scripture (1 Timothy 3:16)....
by Ray Viola | Apr 27, 2021 | Devotionals, Prophecy
I am taking the liberty this morning to use a word from our study in Revelation chapter 8 to present an exhortation for our devotional. The word that I am speaking about is “wormwood” (Revelation 8:11). Webster’s dictionary describes it this way: “a bitter, aromatic...