by Ray Viola | Nov 30, 2021 | Selah
In his first epistle, Peter had an exhortation for elders. In the Church, an elder is not necessarily an elderly person in age, but he is a spiritually mature person, who has a true relationship with Jesus Christ. The Lord raises up such people to oversee the...
by Ray Viola | Nov 29, 2021 | Selah
If you don’t know the Lord, don’t presume on God’s patience. One day your life will come to an end and the day of salvation will be over for you. Today He holds back judgment so you can run to the cross and be saved. But one day, God’s patience will come to an end....
by Ray Viola | Nov 26, 2021 | Selah
Scripture tells us not to be ashamed of the Gospel. Whenever we are persecuted for sharing the Gospel or a biblical truth we are not doing anything wrong. Said another way, do not do anything to dishonor the name of the Lord. Speak to the truth in love, for we are His...
by Ray Viola | Nov 25, 2021 | Selah
Why would a person, who loves Jesus and seeks to live a life that pleases Him, be reproached or even suffer for His Name’s sake? The answer is simple. The Master’s message is not one that the world wants to hear: The Gospel narrows the idea that all roads lead to...
by Ray Viola | Nov 24, 2021 | Selah
Fervant love covers a multitude of sins. Covering sin does not mean that we are blind and deliberately overlook sin that needs to be addressed. It means that, when it is necessary to address an issue of sin, we do it in love, not out of anger, not in pride and not in...