by Ray Viola | Jan 14, 2021 | Devotionals, Prophecy
This morning we are introduced to the 3rd person of the Satanic trinity, and he is identified in Scripture as the beast that comes out of the earth, but he is most commonly known in theological circles as the false prophet. The Bible speaks of false prophets in both...
by Ray Viola | Aug 11, 2020 | Devotionals, Prophecy
The last book in the Bible is literally titled, “The Revelation”. The word revelation means to unveil or disclose something that was previously hidden or a secret. We are promised to be blessed as we read, hear and practically apply the truths that are revealed in...
by Ray Viola | Jan 19, 2020 | Contemporary Issues, Prophecy
One of the mysteries in the New Testament is the mystery of the present day spiritual blindness of the nation of Israel (Romans 11:25). While many Jewish people are coming to the saving knowledge of Yeshua as their Messiah (Romans 11:1), by and large the Jewish people...
by Ray Viola | Mar 23, 2019 | Devotionals
In answer to the disciples’ question about signs of the destruction of the Temple (which was fulfilled in 70 AD), and the end of the world, we have what is known as a near and far prophecy. My meditation today is not in particular about those prophecies per se,...
by Ray Viola | Mar 4, 2019 | Devotionals, Lessons from the Old Testament
One of the most well known figures in the bible is Joseph. He was favored by his father Jacob because he was the son of his old age. The Scriptures clearly tell us that the favoritism of their father bred rivalry and jealousy from Joseph’s brothers. When Jacob...