by Ray Viola | Sep 6, 2021 | Contemporary Christianity
I hope that the statement I’m about to make will not be a new revelation to you, but here goes. Born again Christians at times have differences, disputes, and flare-ups, for any number of reasons. Some are theological, some are personal. Some are real, some are...
by Ray Viola | Aug 11, 2021 | Devotionals
Isaiah 57:15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name [is] Holy; I dwell in the high and holy [place], with him also [that is] of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the...
by Ray Viola | Jul 1, 2021 | Devotionals
1 Corinthians 10.13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. James...
by Ray Viola | May 2, 2021 | Contemporary Christianity
I thought I would share this reply to a blog I wrote last week. Hope it blesses you. Thank you for all the prayers and encouragement. Pastor Ray Dear Pastor Ray, Supersessionism, dispensationalism, Calvinism, Arminianism, cessationism, continuationism, etc. etc. etc....
by Ray Viola | Apr 20, 2021 | Devotionals
As we come before the Lord this morning, let’s look at an incident in the journeys of the nation of Israel that Jesus cited as a picture of His work of redemption on the cross of Calvary. God’s plan of redemption for fallen man did not simply appear in the New...