by Pastor Ray Viola | Oct 5, 2023 | Communion Messages
When Jesus instituted what we Gentiles call “communion”, He was actually “tagging on” to the Passover feast a visible expression of the doctrine of grace through His substitutionary death on Calvary. “In remembrance of Me” is the focus of communion. In John 6:48-58,...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Aug 30, 2023 | Devotionals
As we draw nearer to that glorious gathering unto our Lord Jesus, how important it is for each of us to see ‘the big picture’ during our earthly pilgrimage! Having a heavenly mindset allows us to detach ourselves from the world and all of its empty attractions. Yes,...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Aug 14, 2023 | Devotionals
Jesus Christ came to this earth to save sinners, not destroy them. Theology has misrepresented the teaching of Scripture about the mission of Jesus. Some have portrayed an angry God; others a racist God. Today, to be “politically correct” (which is usually Biblically...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 10, 2023 | Devotionals
Beloved, do you tend to rejoice more in your redemption than in your Redeemer? Contrary to common thinking, the main theme of Scripture is not the redemption of man, but The Redeemer of man. When speaking about what we call The Lord’s Supper, Jesus said, “… do this in...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 15, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity, One Another
A good message for today! Thanks for forbearing me even though I forgot to send out this devotional the last couple days! – Editor Our faith in The Lord Jesus Christ is a relational faith. It is a relation that is first and foremost with God. But it is also a...