by Ray Viola | Oct 28, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
A very popular boxing announcer precedes the introduction of the fighters with the words, “Let’s get ready to rumble!” I’m sure neither combatant thought the word “rumble” meant rhumba. Likewise, spiritual warfare is no dance. It is a fight to the finish. However, as...
by Ray Viola | Oct 23, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
As we begin our study on spiritual warfare and the armor of God, we must keep in mind the fact that when all is said and done, we win! Jesus Christ has obtained victory for each and every one of His children. Our victory is realized practically as we walk by faith....
by Ray Viola | Apr 19, 2023 | Devotionals
We conclude our study of Ephesians with an exhortation regarding the reality of spiritual warfare and the need to put on the whole armor of God. The Christian life is anything but passive. We see analogies of it being likened to a race, a wrestling match and a fight...
by Ray Viola | Jan 30, 2023 | Devotionals
Spiritual warfare is part of the normal Christian life. Because we live in a fallen world and still dwell in a body that is corrupted by the influence of sin, the battle for what we think is the key to living a life of victory as a Christian. When Paul described the...
by Ray Viola | Jun 30, 2022 | Contemporary Christianity
We find in 2 Chronicles 20 a type of spiritual warfare. The Moabites and Ammonites represent the world and the flesh. Both are opposed to the will of God being done in our lives. Although our old man has been crucified, our flesh remains very much alive and prone to...