by Pastor Ray Viola | Jun 1, 2023 | Devotionals
The word redemption speaks of being delivered from the debt and dominion of sin in our lives, by grace, through faith in the ransom payment made by Jesus Christ. In other words, the price The Father paid to redeem our souls was the sacrifice of His Son Jesus. More...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Sep 18, 2022 | Communion Messages, Devotionals
Jesus Christ came to this earth to provide forgiveness of sin by offering Himself up on the cross as payment for our iniquity. The bread and the cup remind us of His sacrifice for us as the Lamb of God. Yes, there is our personal need to search our hearts in...
by Ray Viola | Jun 8, 2022 | Devotionals
Redemption is the theme of Scripture. From the early chapters in Genesis right on through the Book of Revelation, the thought of the guilty being set free at the expense of the innocent is clear. Take a look at how this theme of redemption is recorded in the book of...
by Ray Viola | Dec 22, 2021 | Devotionals
Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Beloved, do you tend to rejoice more in your redemption than in your Redeemer? Contrary to common thinking, the main theme of Scripture is not...
by Ray Viola | Apr 16, 2021 | Devotionals
One of the most oft quoted passages from the book of Job is Job 19:25: “For I know that my Redeemer lives, and that He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth.” Therein we find the main theme of Scripture — The Redeemer of man, The Lord Jesus Christ. “You search...