by Ray Viola | Aug 17, 2014 | Ephesians
We conclude our study of Ephesians with an exhortation regarding the reality of spiritual warfare and the need to put on the whole armor of God. The Christian life is anything but passive. We see analogies of it being likened to a race, a wrestling match and a fight...
by Ray Viola | Jul 16, 2014 | Ephesians
Marriage in today’s society and even in the church is in deep trouble. If there were a National Geographic Special on the topic of marriage, it could possible be called, “The Biblical view of Marriage: an Endangered species.” Liberal theologians are seeking to...
by Ray Viola | Jun 22, 2014 | Ephesians
5.1 Be ye therefore followers (imitators) of God (copy Him and follow His example), as dear children; The Christian has no greater calling or purpose in life than that of imitating The Lord Jesus Christ. As believers, we are called to imitate the example of Christ in...
by Ray Viola | Jun 8, 2014 | Ephesians
Knowing what Christ has done for you, enables you to walk in a worthy way. Theology without practically and loving obedience is hypocrisy. In Christ we are called to put off the old man and put on the new man and walk in a way which honors the Lord. How is your walk?...
by Ray Viola | Jun 1, 2014 | Ephesians
Why does Jesus give gifts to the His Church? Is it for our own personal enjoyment? Paul say NO! The gifts Jesus gives are for God’s glory, for the building up of the Church, to unite us, to mature us, and to be rooted in love. Be encouraged by this truth as we...
by Ray Viola | Apr 27, 2014 | Ephesians
The Apostle Paul had a great love for the Church at Ephesus; and this love was manifested in his prayers for them. That they would be filled with the fullness of God, and thatGod would be supremely glorified in and through them. Are our lives being filled or being...