by Ray Viola | Jun 24, 2021 | Contemporary Christianity, Contemporary Issues
Throughout His earthly ministry, Jesus’ doctrine was often contrary to the accepted doctrine of the religious authorities. Such was the case when it came to the subject of divorce. In the first century the Pharisees were divided into two groups led by two great rabbis...
by Ray Viola | Jun 21, 2021 | Devotionals
“Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the prophets: ‘Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’ ” (Acts 13:40-41) Isn’t it...
by Ray Viola | Jun 14, 2021 | Prophecy
Zephaniah 2.7 And the coast shall be for the remnant of the house of Judah; they shall feed thereupon: in the houses of Ashkelon shall they lie down in the evening: for the LORD their God shall visit them, and turn away their captivity. Zephaniah is here prophesying...
by Ray Viola | Jun 7, 2021 | Devotionals
Ecclesiastes 12.13,14 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all. For God will bring every work into judgment, Including every secret thing, Whether good or evil. The book of Ecclesiastes describes...
by Ray Viola | May 27, 2021 | Devotionals
Jonah 4.1-3 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry. And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, was not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou art a gracious God,...