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...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Feb 3, 2023 | Devotionals
Paul couldn’t make it clearer than he did in Romans chapter 7: Until we get our new bodies and go to be with Jesus, there is going to be a vicious battle against temptation and fleshly lusts. This is known as the flesh and Spirit conflict. Temptation is something that...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Sep 1, 2022 | Devotionals
Isaiah 26:8 Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O LORD, have we waited for thee; the desire of our soul is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee. One sure sign of regeneration is a longing for God. A desire for God is the evidence of The Holy Spirit in a...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Aug 24, 2022 | Devotionals
God’s grace provided through Jesus Christ is indeed amazing! The grace by which we are saved is the very same grace that enables us to obey Jesus. Because Jesus Christ is Lord, not only nature but also demonic spirits must submit to His authority. Should we, as...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Aug 7, 2022 | Devotionals
Titus 2:11-14 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious...