by Pastor Ray Viola | Sep 8, 2025 | Selah
After Peter wrote of prophets of the Old Testament that spoke and wrote as the Holy Spirit moved them, he then began to discuss false prophets and false teachers that had already begun to plague the Church. These masters of deception use biblical terms and orthodox...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Sep 5, 2025 | Selah
What Peter, James, and John saw on the Mount of Transfiguration did not set aside the prophecies of the Old Testament, rather, it confirmed them. All Scripture originated with God, not man. As such, the word of the prophets, inspired by the Holy Spirit, is sure and...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Sep 4, 2025 | Selah
When Peter wrote his second epistle, he knew that his death was near. This gave him added impetus to care for the spiritual needs of God’s people with his remaining time. He described his imminent death as laying aside his earthly tent. Since we do not know when Jesus...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Sep 3, 2025 | Selah
For a fruitful Christian life, saving faith must be supplemented with holiness. Peter described seven elements of holiness that must simultaneously accompany one’s faith. We now rejoin Pastor Ray Viola’s message on Second Peter chapter one, verses five through eleven,...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Sep 2, 2025 | Selah
Walking in the grace of God, and walking in the power of the Holy Spirit is not a passive endeavor, nor is it easy. Though God has given us everything that we need for godly living, it requires diligence on our part to cultivate it. Please open your Bible to Second...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Sep 1, 2025 | Selah
True Christians should have a desire to spend time with Jesus, reading His word, praying, and fellowshipping with other believers. As we do, we should begin to take on His characteristics. As Peter wrote, we should become partakers of His divine nature. Please open...