by Ray Viola | May 10, 2022 | Selah
Scripture describes the Church as the Body of Christ. Just as a body has different parts with special functions, Christ has designed His Body to work in the same way. Everyone in the Body of Christ needs each other, and we must all work together to accomplish what God...
by Ray Viola | May 9, 2022 | Selah
The world system tries to conform us to its ever-changing fashions and whims. It also tries to make people self-focused. However, Christ wants us to be conformed to His image. If we think like Jesus, then we will deny ourselves and meet the needs of others, all for...
by Ray Viola | May 6, 2022 | Selah
After eleven chapters of theology, Paul begins the application portion of his epistle to the Christians at Rome. Theology must be put into action in order for it to be meaningful. Gratitude for God’s grace should motivate us to give Christ the very best of our...
by Ray Viola | May 5, 2022 | Selah
God broke off the nation of Israel from the divine olive tree because of their unbelief, and then He grafted Gentiles into that tree so that the nation of Israel would become jealous and repent. One day, after the fulness of the Gentiles has come in, God will once...
by Ray Viola | May 4, 2022 | Selah
Rejecting the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is dangerous. Each time a person (Jew or Gentile) rejects Christ’s free gift of salvation, their heart becomes increasingly calloused towards the truth. The harder that one’s heart gets, the greater the chances that...