Monthly Archives: June 2017

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R Seyda BOOK OF ROMANS Chapter 4 (Lesson XVIII) Scottish theologian Robert Haldane has quite a bit to say about this marvelous act of Christ in suffering for our sins, and God’s miraculous … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R Seyda BOOK OF ROMANS Chapter 4 (Lesson XVII)  John Calvin gives this advice on following Abraham’s example of faith: “If then we would make a right and proper use of sacred histories, … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R Seyda BOOK OF ROMANS Chapter 4 (Lesson XVI) Verses 21-22: Abraham felt sure that God was able to do what He promised. So that’s why “he was accepted as one who is … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER FOUR (Lesson XV) Verse 19: Abraham was almost a hundred years old, so he was past the age for having children. Also, Sarah could not have children. … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER FOUR (Lesson XIV) Wesleyan scholar Adam Clarke shares his thoughts on God’s creation and resurrection powers: “God is the most proper object of trust and dependence; for … Continue reading →

Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892), Poet Laureate of Great Britain, is best known for his excellent poetry. One of his poems I remember reading in High School was “The Charge of the Light Brigade.” But one that really stayed with me, … Continue reading →

DOES YOUR HEART HAVE CALLER ID? I read this story and thought it had a great message for all of us. I hope you enjoy it. One Saturday night, a pastor was working late in the church office getting ready … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER FOUR (Lesson XIII) Methodist scholar Adam Clarke gives his commentary on how God’s Promise to Abraham became ours: “On this account the promise is mercifully grounded, not … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER FOUR (Lesson XII) Early church scholar Ambrosiaster gives an interesting commentary on verse 15: “In order to show that no man can be justified before God by … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER FOUR (Lesson XI) Bible scholar Frederic Godet gives us his explanation on the promise to Abraham of possessing the whole world. To Godet, this had been promised … Continue reading →