by Ray Viola | Mar 29, 2022 | Selah
On the basis of His foreknowledge, God predestined us to be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ. The implications of this truth are staggering. Though we often falter and flail, the Father does not see us in our cruddy humanity but in our glorified state. When...
by Ray Viola | Mar 28, 2022 | Selah
Genuine saving faith marks the end of trusting in oneself or one’s good works, and it is the beginning of trusting in Jesus Christ for one’s salvation. One must stop trusting in what you do to be justified in God’s eyes. One must trust that God is just, and that He is...
by Ray Viola | Mar 25, 2022 | Selah
In Romans chapter three, Paul made his great claim of justification by faith in Christ alone. To make his case to his Jewish readers, he then calls forward two witnesses to support his claim that no man-made set of rituals or rules can take away our sins. His two...
by Ray Viola | Mar 24, 2022 | Selah
The last time someone accused you of wrongdoing, what was your reaction? Denial, argument, or defensiveness? Scripture says that, at the final judgment, the entire world will be silent before God. No excuses or arguments will remain. Have you reached the point with...
by Ray Viola | Mar 23, 2022 | Selah
Today, we are going to visit the Great Physician’s office, and Paul is going to give us the results of our spiritual exam. Contrary to the Humanist Manifesto and the New Age movement, people are not inherently good. Whether you are a Jew or a Gentile, we are all born...