by Ray Viola | Mar 22, 2022 | Selah
In Romans chapter two, Paul said some things that probably shocked his Jewish readers. Therefore, in anticipation of their objections, Paul then set out to address and answer their concerns. Please open your Bible to Romans chapter three, and listen as Pastor Ray...
by Ray Viola | Mar 21, 2022 | Selah
Self-righteousness is thinking that one can be found accpetable in God’s eyes by being a good person, even trying to obey God’s laws. Such an attitude is, in fact, idolatry, because only God can make us acceptable in His eyes through the blood of Jesus, His only...
by Ray Viola | Mar 18, 2022 | Selah
The Gospel is literally good news, and it is God’s goodness that draws people to repentance. However, people that repeatedly reject the Gospel message are storing up wrath against themselves in the day of judgment. That is, God will hold people accountable for their...
by Ray Viola | Mar 17, 2022 | Selah
In chapter one of Romans, Paul described the abominable characteristics of lives lived by pagans. He then shocked his Jewish readers that condemned their pagan neighbors for doing such things by telling them that that they were without excuse, because they were guilty...
by Ray Viola | Mar 16, 2022 | Selah
If people do not worship the living God, inevitably, they will end up worshiping something else. Often these idols will resemble bird’s, beasts, or people. People will also worship power, wealth, sensual pleasures, or some combination of the above. If someone persists...