Today’s society has become accustom to so many destructive sins. Pride, envy and anger are no longer looked at as sins meant to feed the flesh, but as behaviors we use to prove self-worth or importance. The Bible says the heart of man is deceitful and wicked, but through the empowering of the Holy Spirit there is a way to escape those behaviors.
Sexual sin has become a lifestyle accepted by the world, and many Christians in the church. People do not want to look at sexual sin for what it is—how God defines it. They are following the trends of the world and ungodly leaders. The line between right and wrong has been blurred. They have embraced sexual promiscuity and forsaken the purity of God.
When we know God’s Word, we can walk according to His Word and He can bless us beyond anything we can imagine. One of the best books to learn obedience from is the Book of Deuteronomy. This devotional comes from a chapter study through this book. If we walk through this book daily, we can all learn to do what Moses commanded in Deuteronomy 30:19.
As a shepherd, I worry that the sheep are not prepared and will be deceived. Through much prayer and seeking the Lord, He has led me to write this simple book on the great doctrines of the Bible. Keep in mind—this is not an exhaustive study of the doctrines. With your Bible and this tool, you will not be deceived. You will have an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.
Today, the family unit is dying and there is a generation of kids growing up not knowing the Lord. By not following God’s plan, crime, immorality, and violence have increased. Pastor Raul teaches that godly families begin with godly parents. He gives us God’s instructions for husbands and wives, as well as mothers and fathers, for uniting families and raising moral, respectful children who love and obey the Lord.
God instituted marriage and designed it, not only to meet the needs of the couple, but to glorify Himself. Unfortunately, many Christian marriages end in divorce; but there is hope, because God intended marriage to be joyful, satisfying and lasting. There is only one catch: we need to follow God’s plan. Pastor Raul gives the biblical prescription for a successful marriage by outlining seven steps for men and seven steps for women.
Raul as a youth was a dangerous, violent person who was ready to explode at any moment. This book chronicles the miraculous transformation of a person who was on a road to destruction to a man of God. This is Raul's personal testimony of how God demonstrates His grace, His love and His mercy. This book is also a strong witnessing tool for because many people can identify with the types of things that Raul had to face.
The book of Daniel is filled with practical insight on how to live through difficult circumstances. Although Daniel faced many trials he remained faithful and obedient to God regardless of the things that came his way. This study guide gives you historical and valuable information about the book of Daniel. It also includes 15 individual lesson plans that give you practical insight into each chapter, helping you to apply its truths to your own life.
Pastor Raul Ries takes a simple, practical and applicable approach to the seven churches of Revelation, challenging the honest reader to sincerely examine their heart in light of the Word of God, the conviction of the Holy Spirit and the love the Father demonstrated through His Son, Jesus Christ.
We have all sinned before God. And, we have all failed. Yet, our Heavenly Father surrounds us with grace and mercy. Why? When we understand the depth of God's compassion towards us, we will then apply this same compassion towards others - making for more loving and peaceful relationships.
30 Questions that Deserve Answers is a book by Pastor Raul that answers many questions that we are faced with when sharing our faith in Christ with others. It can be simple to share with others when you have simple answers to their most commonly asked questions. Let us not be afraid to share our faith.
We all have questions in our Christian walk. At the beginning, they are simple and get more complicated as we learn more about God. This booklet was designed to help you grow from a new believer, with the simple questions, and show you how to use your Bible to find the answers to the harder questions!