by Ray Viola | Nov 18, 2020 | Devotionals
As we study the biblical record of creation, we realize that we are living in a culture that has deified science and man’s theories over the revelation in Scripture of an Almighty God, Who is Creator (Genesis 1:1) and Lord over heaven and earth (Acts 17:24). In fact,...
by Ray Viola | Oct 29, 2020 | Ruth
This morning we begin a study in the Old Testament book of Ruth. This book has been called by some “The Romance of Redemption” because of the beautiful story about how Boaz became the kinsman redeemer of the Gentile woman Ruth (Ruth 4:8-10). This is one of those books...
by Ray Viola | Oct 23, 2020 | Devotionals
Saving faith is a faith that is in the heart, not just the head (Romans 10:8-10). It indeed is vocal about what it believes, but it is not just a bunch of words with no fruit or evidence of new life (1 Corinthians 4:19,20). James tells us today that believing in God...
by Ray Viola | Oct 17, 2020 | Devotionals
Jonah 4:1 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry. What was it that displeased Jonah? The fact that God was gracious, merciful, slow to anger and kind towards the repentant Ninevites. Jonah had expected the Ninevites to reject God’s message and...
by Ray Viola | Oct 9, 2020 | Devotionals
The most important aspect of all theology or Bible study is obedience and practical application (Matthew 7:24-27). The Scriptures not only tell us what to believe, but they also tell us how to behave (2 Timothy 3:16- 17). The only valid expression of conversion is...