by Ray Viola | Nov 12, 2020 | Devotionals
My devotional this week does not have a direct connection with our study this morning about not loving this present world system (1 John 2:15-17), but at the same time, it is the very essence of how we overcome this present world system. Only a greater love for God...
by Ray Viola | Nov 11, 2020 | Devotionals
In 1 John 2:14-16, John talks about stages of spiritual maturity. Keep in mind that as we look at “little children,” “young men,” and “fathers,” spiritual maturity has nothing to do with the years on the calendar, but with submission to God’s truth (Hebrews 5:12-14)....
by Ray Viola | Nov 10, 2020 | Devotionals
The passage in John 4:4-14 is full of wonderful insights into the heart of Christ for lost souls (See also Matthew 18:10,11; Luke 19:9,10). Jesus not only looked on the multitudes with compassion (Matthew 9:36, 15:32), but He also looked at individuals with compassion...
by Ray Viola | Nov 9, 2020 | Devotionals
One unmistakable teaching of Jesus, as well as the rest of the New Testament, is that concerning “good works” (Matthew 5:16) or “fruit” (John 15:1-8). We live in a day and age when people are being told that they are Christians because they made a profession of faith,...
by Ray Viola | Nov 7, 2020 | Devotionals
The Scriptures are very clear that God is no respecter of persons. (2 Chronicles 19:7; Romans 2:11). Scripture is equally clear to tell us that God does indeed choose nations (Deuteronomy 7:6) and people (John 15:16) through whom He desires to do special work....