by Ray Viola | Mar 20, 2023 | Corinthians
2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. It has been said that the body of Christ is the most glorious dysfunctional family on planet earth. The...
by Ray Viola | Feb 17, 2023 | Corinthians
2 Corinthians 12:12-14 Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds. For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this...
by Ray Viola | Dec 16, 2022 | Corinthians, Devotionals
Stephen, the first Christian martyr, died because he took a stand for Jesus. His death wasn’t in vain. I believe that his demeanor at the time of his departure planted an indelible impression upon the mind and the heart of Saul of Tarsus, who would become the apostle...
by Ray Viola | May 28, 2022 | Corinthians, Devotionals
Our study today presents us with the most important aspect of the Christian life. Namely, living for the glory of God. Unfortunately, to speak of the glory of God has become a phrase that is used so much that it has become trite and void of any depth of meaning. O...
by Ray Viola | Mar 25, 2022 | Corinthians
In 2 Corinthians 1 we read the beginning of Paul’s defense against those who questioned his character and ministry. Due to changes in his travel plans, there were individuals (whom Paul later called, “false brethren” – 2 Corinthians 11:26) who began to poison...
by Ray Viola | Apr 30, 2021 | Corinthians
Our study of Revelation 20 this morning reminds us that there are many subjects in Scripture that are not easy to talk about or popular to teach on. Nevertheless, we need to remember that nothing that we find in Scripture is insignificant or unnecessary (2 Timothy...