by Ray Viola | May 29, 2021 | Devotionals
Jesus said, “Behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.” (John 4:35) At the end of the synoptic gospels, we hear Jesus giving the command to go into all the world and preach the gospel (Matt 28:18-20; Mark...
by Ray Viola | Mar 15, 2021 | Devotionals
One of the most beautiful, wonderful, and important words in Scripture and the Christian’s life is the word “repentance.” Scripture records that Jesus frequently spoke about the need for repentance (Mark 1:15; Luke 5:32, 13: 1-5). The essence of the Greek word...
by Ray Viola | Mar 11, 2021 | Devotionals
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is...
by Ray Viola | Mar 5, 2021 | Prophecy
Our study in Revelation this morning reveals the gracious heart of our Creator God towards fallen mankind. God in His divine providence and grace dispatches an angel to fly in mid heaven, proclaiming loudly the everlasting gospel (Revelation 14:6-7). While the world...
by Ray Viola | Dec 9, 2020 | Devotionals
This morning we are going to look at the theological term “propitiation” (1 John 2:2). This is one of many words we find in Scripture to describe the work that Jesus Christ was sent to accomplish on the cross. To “propitiate” means to appease, placate, or make amends...