by Ray Viola | Nov 11, 2020 | Devotionals
In 1 John 2:14-16, John talks about stages of spiritual maturity. Keep in mind that as we look at “little children,” “young men,” and “fathers,” spiritual maturity has nothing to do with the years on the calendar, but with submission to God’s truth (Hebrews 5:12-14)....
by Ray Viola | Sep 26, 2020 | Devotionals
John 17.3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. Eternal life is knowing God personally. This knowledge of God is real and certain. According to the apostle John, the crux of the test is a spirit’s...
by Ray Viola | Aug 31, 2020 | Devotionals
In one of the most personal letters in the entire canon of Scripture (3rd John), we read about three men who were influencing the church in one way or another. One was Gaius, the other was Diotrephes and the last was Demetrius. Two of these men, Gaius and Demetrius...
by Ray Viola | Jul 20, 2020 | Devotionals
When we come to The Lord’s Supper we are reminded that Jesus simply said, “…do this in remembrance of Me.” (Luke 22:19; 1 Corinthians 11:24,25). In the elements of the bread and the cup, we find symbols of the broken body and shed blood of The Lord Jesus on...
by Ray Viola | Jul 17, 2020 | Devotionals
This title comes from the question asked in Psalm 24:8,10. In our study this morning we see a description of the King of glory, the Lord Jesus Christ (Revelation 1:13-16). This description of Jesus in His glorified body is a revelation of Who He is presently. One of...