by Ray Viola | Mar 25, 2022 | Corinthians
In 2 Corinthians 1 we read the beginning of Paul’s defense against those who questioned his character and ministry. Due to changes in his travel plans, there were individuals (whom Paul later called, “false brethren” – 2 Corinthians 11:26) who began to poison...
by Ray Viola | Mar 24, 2022 | Devotionals
The true sower of God sows His word. How vital it is that we sow the word of God and not our own little ideas. Our primary objective in our ‘mission field’ should be the preaching and teaching of God’s word, thus making disciples. Whether it be planting or watering,...
by Ray Viola | Mar 23, 2022 | Devotionals
When John wrote to believers the command to ‘love not the worldî’ he wasn’t speaking of the beauty and majesty of God’s creation. No, he was referring to the evil, corrupt world system that is ruled by the god of this world, the devil. Satan...
by Ray Viola | Mar 22, 2022 | Devotionals
Man tends to challenge God’s judgments. At the very least, we often indirectly question His decisions. There are times when it seems to us that God has really blown it, or has failed to come through in what we deem to be the right time or best way. But the...
by Ray Viola | Mar 21, 2022 | Contemporary Christianity
Luke 18:9-14 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God,...