by Ray Viola | Nov 28, 2021 | Devotionals
The cross of Jesus Christ is the measure of forgiveness. The cry of Christ, “It is finished”, means “paid in full”! Every sin was blotted out with that cry. Recognizing and receiving forgiveness is a vital ingredient in a believer’s...
by Ray Viola | Nov 21, 2021 | Devotionals
Proverbs 17:9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth [very] friends. One of the most important messages of Calvary is that of forgiveness of sin. The prophet Isaiah speaks of the forgiveness of God this way: “I,...
by Ray Viola | Oct 21, 2021 | Devotionals
What is more dangerous than a savage animal? More deadly than cancer? More debilitating than AIDS? The answer – sin! Sin? Yes, sin. Now I know that sin isn’t a common word any longer, even within the church. The word sin has been replaced with other terms such...
by Ray Viola | Oct 20, 2021 | Contemporary Christianity
Psalm 62:5-7 My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved. In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. A very common error...
by Ray Viola | Oct 18, 2021 | Devotionals
Exodus 28:2 And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother for glory and for beauty. 1 Peter 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of...