Monthly Archives: November 2015

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FIVE Part VII Jesus was not introducing something new here, but he was transposing it from only being sinful when carried out to being sinful when thought … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FIVE Part VI (con’t) This is a section in the Mishnah where it reads: “If one says: I will sin and Yom Kippur will atone for me, … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FIVE Part VI We also find this subject concerning the fiery place of torment in another Jewish commentary: “The notion of ‘Paradise’ itself, of which people often … Continue reading →

I once read this brain teaser that got me to thinking: “Before Mt. Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world?” My first thought was to look through the Almanac to see what was the second highest … Continue reading →

Have you ever heard a pastor or a person say: “In the Bible it says, ‘God helps those who help themselves?’” Then next time you hear someone repeat that axiom, let them know it isn’t in the Bible, unless you … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FIVE Part V (con’t) “But I tell you, don’t be angry with anyone. If you are angry with others, you will be judged.” The Greek word used … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FIVE Part V One esteemed Rabbi was commenting on how using God’s name in a greeting was not violating the commandment to not use God’s name in … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FIVE Part IV (con’t) Verse 19: “The same is true with obeying every command in the law, even one that does not seem important. Whoever refuses to … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FIVE Part IV While the story you just read may sound somewhat cryptic, the point is that apparently the Philosopher was referring to a copy of Matthew’s … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FIVE Part III (con’t) One place in Jewish writings we read where Caesar Nero sent troops to destroy Jerusalem before he sent Vespasian in 67 AD. There … Continue reading →