by Ray Viola | Jun 24, 2026 | Contemporary Christianity, Contemporary Issues
Throughout His earthly ministry, Jesus’ doctrine was often contrary to the accepted doctrine of the religious authorities. Such was the case when it came to the subject of divorce. In the first century the Pharisees were divided into two groups led by two great rabbis...
by Ray Viola | Jun 9, 2026 | Contemporary Christianity
1 Peter 1.24,25 For all flesh [is] as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.I was...
by Ray Viola | Jun 5, 2026 | Contemporary Christianity, Contemporary Issues
Luke 4.17-19 And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written, The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to...
by Ray Viola | Jun 2, 2026 | Contemporary Christianity
I thought I would share this reply to a blog I wrote last week. Hope it blesses you. Thank you for all the prayers and encouragement. Pastor Ray Dear Pastor Ray, Supersessionism, dispensationalism, Calvinism, Arminianism, cessationism, continuationism, etc. etc. etc....
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 31, 2026 | Contemporary Christianity
1 Samuel 16:7b …for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. We are presented with a study of contrasts in Mark 12:35-44. Jesus’ question about His identity stands in contrast with the “loop...
by Ray Viola | May 30, 2026 | Contemporary Christianity
Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. And fear came upon...