by Ray Viola | Jan 14, 2021 | Devotionals, Prophecy
This morning we are introduced to the 3rd person of the Satanic trinity, and he is identified in Scripture as the beast that comes out of the earth, but he is most commonly known in theological circles as the false prophet. The Bible speaks of false prophets in both...
by Ray Viola | Nov 14, 2020 | Devotionals, Prophecy
John tells us in his first epistle that a lively awareness of The Lord’s soon appearance will cause us to walk in purity (1 John 3:3). A careful reading of the New Testament leaves us with an undeniable fact that they believed The Lord could come at any moment. Paul...
by Ray Viola | Nov 13, 2020 | Devotionals, Prophecy
Some of the doctrines in Scripture concern demons and the kingdom of darkness. One of the prominent characters in the study of the powers of darkness is the Antichrist. John the apostle is the only writer of Scripture who uses the term “antichrist” (1 John 2:18,22,...
by Ray Viola | Oct 8, 2020 | Contemporary Christianity, Prophecy
Matthew 24:29,30 Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken: And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in...
by Ray Viola | Aug 13, 2020 | Devotionals, Prophecy
One of the foundational doctrines of Scripture is the second coming of The Lord Jesus Christ to the earth. This event will take place after the great tribulation period (Matthew 24:29-31). He will return to the earth the same way that He left the earth, in the clouds...
by Ray Viola | Aug 11, 2020 | Devotionals, Prophecy
The last book in the Bible is literally titled, “The Revelation”. The word revelation means to unveil or disclose something that was previously hidden or a secret. We are promised to be blessed as we read, hear and practically apply the truths that are revealed in...