by Ray Viola | Apr 6, 2022 | Contemporary Christianity
Romans 6:17 But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. The word of God is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart (Hebrews 4:12). Know this, beloved, two people...
by Ray Viola | Apr 4, 2022 | Contemporary Christianity
2 Corinthians 6:14-18 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an...
by Ray Viola | Mar 21, 2022 | Contemporary Christianity
Luke 18:9-14 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God,...
by Ray Viola | Mar 8, 2022 | Contemporary Christianity
Isaiah 12:3 Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation. Israel is located in a semi-arid climate that is totally dependent upon rain for its provision of water. You learn to appreciate water when you live or visit a place where water is rare...
by Ray Viola | Mar 6, 2022 | Contemporary Christianity
When I was younger there was a famous heavyweight boxer who proclaimed, I am the greatest! Typically, that’s the spirit of the world we live in. Looking out for self, indulging self, promoting self, etc. How contrary to the message of Jesus! Jesus tells us that...
by Ray Viola | Mar 2, 2022 | Contemporary Christianity
One evening I was watching a Gayle Erwin video on the nature of Jesus. In that particular section he was pointing out things that our modern church has that the early church didn’t have. Likewise, he listed things that we both have in common. Think that through...