by Ray Viola | Jun 12, 2022 | Devotionals
The dictionary says that the word chosen means, ‘selected from or preferred above others.’ The Greek word means ‘elected or selected.’ Each child of God is a chosen vessel, and every election or choosing for eternal life is in Jesus Christ. You...
by Ray Viola | Jun 11, 2022 | Devotionals
Terminology is so important in the life of faith. For example, how do you apply the words of Jesus, ‘My yoke is easy and my burden is light’ to the life of the apostle Paul? Outwardly speaking, Paul’s life was anything but easy and light. You see, it...
by Ray Viola | Jun 10, 2022 | Devotionals
We see in our texts today (1 Cor 9:19-23; 4-Acts 1:8) Paul’s desire to ‘go the extra mile’ in order to win his fellow Jews to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. In fact, Paul was willing to go to any length in order to share the gospel with...
by Ray Viola | Jun 9, 2022 | Devotionals
Our society is stuck on stars, for example, rock stars, movie stars. Some people even ‘follow’ the stars in the heavens to supposedly determine their futures (via horoscopes). How true God’s word is when it writes about people worshiping and serving...
by Ray Viola | Jun 8, 2022 | Devotionals
Redemption is the theme of Scripture. From the early chapters in Genesis right on through the Book of Revelation, the thought of the guilty being set free at the expense of the innocent is clear. Take a look at how this theme of redemption is recorded in the book of...