by Ray Viola | Sep 27, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
In the last chapter of Galatians we are once again introduced to the practical application of the doctrines taught earlier in the book. A great example of this usefulness is found in the book of Romans: “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that...
by Ray Viola | Sep 26, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
Jesus said to each church He addressed in Revelation chapters 2 and 3: “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” I find it interesting that each church was not only spoken to individually, but Jesus exhorted them to take heed to what the...
by Ray Viola | Aug 20, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
As we begin another year, we embark into uncharted and uncertain territory in the pursuit of the will of God. Face it, even though we belong to Jesus, we have no absolute certainty of what each new day will bring. Generally speaking, “there is nothing new under the...
by Ray Viola | Aug 13, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
The Church of Corinth was among the most gifted recorded in Scripture. However, as charismatic as they were, they were equally carnal. What was one of the manifestations of their carnality? Division within the visible body. There were social and economic divisions...
by Ray Viola | Aug 7, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
We live in the era where “forms of Godliness” have replaced a living faith in the risen Jesus. The level of morality inside the majority of professing Christendom barely exceeds that of the unsaved. Why? Christianity has replaced Christ. We have adopted creeds to...
by Ray Viola | Aug 2, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Of course we would all agree this is true intellectually, but have we discovered the truth of this scripture personally and experientially? Our example of giving is our gracious, loving heavenly Father. To...