by Ray Viola | Aug 4, 2020 | Devotionals
Jude purposed to write to the saints about the salvation that we all hold in common, but was led by The Holy Spirit to exhort the believers to earnestly contend for the faith once delivered unto the saints (Jude 3). The word “contend” suggests the idea of a conflict...
by Ray Viola | May 30, 2020 | Contemporary Christianity
Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. And fear came upon...
by Ray Viola | May 19, 2020 | Devotionals
Mark 1.7,8 There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose. I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost. These are the words of John the baptizer. He poses himself...
by Ray Viola | Apr 14, 2020 | Devotionals
Acts 8.29 Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot. The Holy Spirit is more than a doctrine, He is a Living Person Who speaks to His people and directs their steps. Of course, as The Author of Scripture, The Holy Spirit has given to...
by Ray Viola | Mar 18, 2020 | Devotionals
Zech 4.6,7 – This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts. Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain: and he shall bring forth the headstone thereof...