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Ellis La Ravia

(1931-2020)

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In God We Trust

by Ellis La Ravia

Each of us developed certain ideas, principles, values, thoughts, desires and human reasonings prior to God's calling. While we are learning to trust in God, these same human ideas tend to creep back into out thoughts and actions even though we buried the old man in a water grave.

A Place Prepared

by Ellis La Ravia

In Revelation chapter 12, sometime in the future, God promises a place prepared for the Church in the wilderness. There has been much speculation over the years as to where this is and when the three and one-half years will be.

Is God's Grace Sufficient?

by Ellis La Ravia

The grace of God is a spiritual umbrella once God calls us. It cannot be earned, and without it we cannot negotiate the spiritual aspects of life. We have to come to acknowledge the absolute aspects of God's grace in our lives, and continue to grow in grace, and knowledge and understanding.

God's Oversight

by Ellis La Ravia

God does not leave us to flounder in life after He calls us out of this world. There are many ways in which both God and Christ have the oversight of our spiritual lives.

God's Instructions

by Ellis La Ravia

God has a plan of salvation for the entirety of the human race, a plan beginning with the Passover and Days of Unleavened Bread.

After Baptism, Then What?

by Ellis La Ravia

After God grants us repentance, our baptism along with the receiving of God's Holy Spirit is a profound experience. But this is only the beginning of the process of salvation.

Taking of the Tree of Life

by Ellis La Ravia

When we make requests of God, and it appears that the answer is either "no," or we feel that God did not answer, what is our reaction? We have to know that God does answer. How? God and Christ alone know how to prepare us for the family of God and eternal life.

What Are We Being Prepared For

by Ellis La Ravia

God the Father has called some now to be "firstfruits" of salvation. What is the purpose of this calling? What are the firstfruits being prepared for?