by Ray Viola | Aug 16, 2021 | Devotionals
Romans 13:13,14 Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. Jesus said that a...
by Ray Viola | Aug 12, 2021 | Devotionals
So often when we read the Scriptures we have a preconceived notion about things. One of those ideas, at least for me, revolves around the man Samson. When our children were young they had among their toys a “Samson” figure. Bulging muscles (step aside, Arnold!) and...
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 7, 2021 | Devotionals
The Holy Spirit, speaking of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, clearly tells us that “by Himself (He) purged our sins (and) sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high” (Hebrews 1:3). The key phrase in that passage is “by Himself”. The sacrifice of Jesus Christ on...
by Ray Viola | Mar 20, 2021 | Prophecy
The title for this devotion is from the Old Testament book of Joel 3:16. It refers to the time when Jesus Christ returns to earth the second time to judge His enemies (Revelation 19:11-21) in what is known as the Battle of Armageddon (Revelation 16:14-16). This is the...