by Ray Viola | Nov 23, 2020 | Devotionals
In reading the Scriptures it is vitally important that we make sure that we are actually reading the Scriptures, and not reading what we think the Bible says. Out of the 7 times that we find the phrase “whoever believes”, 4 of them are found in the writings of John...
by Ray Viola | Nov 19, 2020 | Devotionals
Identification fraud is a crime with severe consequences. John the apostle was concerned about this sin in his day (1 John 4:1-3). Let me explain. You see, shortly after Jesus Christ rose from the dead and gave commandments unto the remaining eleven apostles (Acts...
by Ray Viola | Nov 5, 2020 | Devotionals
The book of James is so practical. It is the kind of book that stares you in the face and challenges you to get up and do something. Yes, our salvation is by grace apart from our works (Ephesians 2:8-9), but James reminds us that a genuine faith is a faith that works...
by Ray Viola | Oct 19, 2020 | Devotionals
“Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Oct 11, 2020 | Devotionals
James 2:23 … Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God. James tells us that Abraham believed God, and was called God’s friend. He then tells us that to be a friend of the world is equivalent to being an...