by Ray Viola | Jan 18, 2022 | Devotionals
Romans 4:4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. If you are attempting to work your way into God’s favor, then you are viewing salvation as something that you earn or deserve. Salvation is not a reward; it is a gift. “For the wages...
by Ray Viola | Jan 17, 2022 | Contemporary Christianity
Galatians 5:14,15 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another. Bullying has become a serious problem in today’s society....
by Ray Viola | Jan 16, 2022 | Devotionals
The Weapon of Thanksgiving and Praise Psalm 107:21, 22 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing. Life can be...
by Ray Viola | Jan 15, 2022 | Devotionals
Luke 24:46-48 “Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And ye are witnesses of these...
by Ray Viola | Jan 14, 2022 | One Another
In the gospel of Luke chapter 11, the disciples said to Jesus, Lord, teach us to pray. Amen. Our next “one another” is found in James 5.16, and admonition is to pray. In fact, there are seven references to prayer in James 5.13-18. Is any among us afflicted...