by Pastor Ray Viola | Feb 24, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity, Contemporary Issues
The church consists of individuals who have been plucked out of the fallen world system to belong to Jesus Christ. Though there may be earthly distinctions that are based upon one’s vocation, education or income, in the sight of Jesus Christ we are all equal and...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Feb 21, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
The illustrations found in Scripture are so simple yet so profound. One such description is that of the local church, which is part of the body of Christ. Although communion symbolizes the body of Christ, each and every “born again” Christian, both individually and...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Feb 9, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity, Contemporary Issues
To say that Jesus is coming soon is a phrase which is met with mixed reactions. For some, it is a blessed hope, but to others it is regarded as religious fanaticism. According to the holy Scriptures, the same Jesus who died on the cross for our sins, was buried, and...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Feb 5, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity, Contemporary Issues
One powerful principle in the kingdom of God is the principle of submission, which we see throughout Scripture. We see it taught in marriage, as it pertains to government, work, and in the local church. All Christians are called to live a life of submission in the...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jan 24, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
When Paul and Silas taught in the synagogue in Berea, the Scriptures tell us that the listeners received the word with all readiness of mind, but then they searched the Scriptures daily to see whether the things that were taught them were Biblically correct (Acts...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jan 19, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
“Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the...