by Ray Viola | Jan 20, 2021 | Devotionals
The Greek word translated “overcame” in Revelation 12:11 means to conquer, prevail or get the victory. The context is one of martyrdom, for we go on to read in that verse that these saints who overcome, “loved not their lives even unto the death.” Only the gospel of...
by Ray Viola | Jan 19, 2021 | Devotionals
Daniel 11:32 says, “…but the people that know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits.” Please read that verse again, slowly. What a word of encouragement to the people of God! This passage tells us that there is strength in knowing our God....
by Ray Viola | Jan 18, 2021 | Devotionals
Phil 3.12-14 “Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do,...
by Ray Viola | Jan 16, 2021 | Devotionals
What is the difference between theology, which is the study of God, and faith? Christian theology is what we know; however, theology apart from personal application of that theology is nothing more than the letter of the law. It is possible for a person to memorize...
by Ray Viola | Jan 15, 2021 | Devotionals
1 Kings 10:8 Happy [are] thy men, happy [are] these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, [and] that hear thy wisdom. When the queen of Sheba met King Solomon, her breath was taken away at the vastness of his kingdom, the splendor of his palace, and the...