by Pastor Ray Viola | Sep 29, 2023 | Devotionals
As we study the armor of God, what intrigues me is the fact that the protection that God offers to you and me is the very same protection offered to the saints 2000 years ago. As blessed as we are to have Bible colleges, Bible conferences, Christian radio, tapes,...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Sep 21, 2023 | Devotionals
We will learn today that walking with Jesus and walking in the Spirit are one and the same thing. To walk in the Spirit is not some mystical, esoteric kind of an experience that “just happens.” No, it is a decision that we make to give the Spirit of God the “right of...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jun 3, 2023 | Corinthians
We have seen the roles of God The Father and God The Son in the plan of redemption. Today, we turn our attention to the Person and work of The Holy Spirit and His work in our salvation (Ephesians 1:13-14). We know that it is The Holy Spirit Who convicts us of sin,...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 26, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
Paul, by the inspiration of The Holy Spirit, shows how the letter of the law is superseded by the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 3:7-18). Paul makes the comparison that, if the ministry that brought condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 24, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
In 2 Corinthians 2:1-11 this morning, Paul is concerned that the saints at Corinth are falling right into Satan’s hands by refusing to forgive the repentant individual who was a cause of great pain and harm to them. That concern of Paul is a valid concern for us...