by Pastor Ray Viola | Dec 10, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
When king Hezekiah initiated the reforms in Jerusalem, he began by removing the filth and rubbish from the Holy Place. This included the uncleanness that the priesthood had developed in the years of apostasy from Jehovah. Before our temples can be filled with the...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Dec 8, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
John the Baptist, who typified the prophet Elijah, was a messenger who proclaimed, “Prepare the way of the LORD”. That message preceded the revelation of Jesus as “The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world”. It is vital that each and every person who claims...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Dec 4, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
Hebrews 2.1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. As we open chapter of the book of Hebrews, we find the first of six “perils” or danger signals in the epistle, the peril of...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Dec 3, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
Matthew 26.28 For this is my blood of the New Testament (covenant), which is shed for many for the remission of sins. 2 Corinthians 3.6 Who also hath made us able ministers of the New Testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Nov 28, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
Job asked the question, “(Does God) see as man sees?” The obvious answer is no. Only God sees “the big picture”. Only God knows everything. The obvious, however, is not always so obvious in daily life. Amnesia in spiritual matters amongst Christians is the cause for...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Nov 20, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
The cameras were flashing. Reporters and news media crowded around “The Stars”. This is Oscar night – the night set aside to acknowledge those who were the best in the various roles and aspects of the motion picture industry. Fashion and jewelry abounded. There is...