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 | Feb 6, 2014 | Contemporary Issues
As I was watching the much anticipated debate between Bill Nye and Ken Ham, I found myself feeling compassion for Mr. Nye. There was no question in my mind where I stood on the issue as a Christian before the debate began, but I wanted to hear a recognized proponent...
by Ray Viola | Sep 28, 2013 | Philippians
In our study this week we are made aware that self-centeredness was a problem that existed in the congregation in Philippi (see also Phil 4.2,3). The Holy Spirit mentions words like strife and vainglory to describe the attitudes that existed within this local church...
by Ray Viola | Aug 26, 2013 | Philippians
Other than verses 13 and 19 in Philippians 4, perhaps one of the most often quoted passage from this epistle is: “Being confident of this very thing, that He Who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:6) What a...
by Ray Viola | Jul 16, 2013 | Colossians
My dear friend and colleague Pastor Ben has taken us through the “put off” or “mortify” section found in Colossians 3.5, 8 & 9 in this post. Those things that we are told to put off are fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil desires, covetousness,...