by Ray Viola | Mar 2, 2021 | Marriage
I get the idea from listening to some couples that they really believe that a good marriage “just happens.” Say your vows, go on a honeymoon, and then “poof!”, out comes this fruitful marriage without any work or effort at all. According to Scripture, nothing could be...
by Ray Viola | Feb 12, 2021 | Devotionals, Prophecy
The Antichrist is a biblical figure who is mentioned, even discussed, amongst those who do not claim to be Christians. He is the theme of many “apocalyptic”- type movies and music. However, when the truth is told about the Antichrist, it is not entertaining in the...
by Ray Viola | Feb 5, 2021 | Devotionals
Acts 2.16-21 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old...
by Ray Viola | Jan 20, 2021 | Devotionals
The Greek word translated “overcame” in Revelation 12:11 means to conquer, prevail or get the victory. The context is one of martyrdom, for we go on to read in that verse that these saints who overcome, “loved not their lives even unto the death.” Only the gospel of...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Dec 17, 2020 | Christmas
John 17:6a I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: The word manifest means to make visible, known, or to show openly. When it is used in the bible in reference to Jesus, it means that Jesus Christ came to visibly make known the...