Ephesians 1: 3-6 (Part Two)

by | Jan 26, 2014 | Ephesians

In our last post we explored the doctrine of election, and now we will look into the doctrine of predestination. As we to look that the spiritual blessings that belong to us who are in Christ Jesus, we read that we are predestinated to be adopted as children by Jesus...

Philippians 1:12-18

by | Sep 10, 2013 | Philippians

Join Pastor Ray Viola for a deep word on motives and the Sovereignty of God. Why do we serve Jesus? Is it for recognition or the fame of the Lord? The way we are noticed or unnoticed is a great indicator. God’s refinement has a way of showing us our hearts, may...

Colossians 4:7-17

by | Aug 13, 2013 | Colossians

When a person is in Christ Jesus, they are bound together with the blood of Christ with a bond that is stronger than the blood of family that do not yet know Christ. It is in Christ Jesus that: We share a common confession: we are sinners in need of grace. We share a...

Colossians 2:16-23

by | Jun 11, 2013 | Colossians

These passages of Scripture were not only vital for the preservation of the gospel of the grace of God in Pauls’ day; they are vital for the church in 2013. For the heretical teachings that were posing a threat to the saints at Colossae and Laodicea exist today. As we...

Colossians 1:24-29

by | Apr 29, 2013 | Colossians

To pick up where Pastor Ben left off in our last post, note carefully that after the wonderful promise of assurance of salvation given unto those who trust in Christ mentioned in earlier passages, in verse 23, Paul inserts the words “if you continue in the faith”....