by Ray Viola | Jun 5, 2013 | Communion Messages
In these verses John is laying all important biblical and theological foundation of the deity of Christ that will be the basis of the rest of his letter. John does not come out of his corner jabbing with the heretics of his day. He comes with a Christ-centered,...
by Ray Viola | May 29, 2013 | Colossians
A Fresh Start Pastor Ben Hiwale In our lives there are defining moments determining what path we will take. The moment we see the truth brought to light, we run for it, realizing that all we have ever known falls short in comparison. For the world, that moment was...
by Ray Viola | May 21, 2013 | Colossians
2.1 For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; Paul was a man that had a shepherd’s heart. He was driven by the love of Christ, as well as a God given concern for the...
by Ray Viola | Apr 29, 2013 | Colossians
To pick up where Pastor Ben left off in our last post, note carefully that after the wonderful promise of assurance of salvation given unto those who trust in Christ mentioned in earlier passages, in verse 23, Paul inserts the words “if you continue in the faith”....
by Ray Viola | Apr 22, 2013 | Colossians
The Supremacy of Jesus Pastor Ben Hiwale How big is your God? If you think your God is small and helpless then you will live differently than you if you believe that He is great, gentle, gracious and good. One the problems we have as Christians is that we think our...