Monthly Archives: September 2017

Sometimes words, when spoken, can produce an effect that amazing. Nothing illustrates this more than when Jesus spoke to the howling winds and lashing waves during a storm and said, “Be at peace! Quiet down!” Also, when He walked into … Continue reading →

IMAGINE WHAT HEAVEN “COULD” BE LIKE When I read this story, it struck me much like a parable or allegory. But it made me wonder what we would think if Jesus had told this to His disciples’ something like this? … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER SEVEN (Lesson III) There is a Jewish commentary on Isaiah, Chapter 53, that has an interesting quotation. The quote goes this way: “When God created His world, … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER SEVEN (Lesson II) Along with early church scholar Ambrosiaster, we can see other factors in this analogy. Just as a woman is freed by the death of … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER SEVEN (Lesson I) Verses 1: Brothers and sisters, all of you understand the Law of Moses. So surely you know that the law has jurisdiction over people … Continue reading →

COMING ATTRACTION! To my precious readers, I want to say a word of thanks for your love and dedication in reading God’s Word. What the Lord has asked me to do is to research, study, and comment on the Scriptures. … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS SUMMARY OF CHAPTER SIX In the first five chapters of Romans, Paul encourages us on the actual meaning of the Gospel. It is the power of God to … Continue reading →

If you are upset because people don’t think highly enough of you, it’s no doubt because you don’t think highly enough of yourself. If you want to be respected, respect yourself; if you want to be an honest person, be … Continue reading →

CRYING OVER SPILLED WATER When I lived in Asia, I was privileged to visit India every year to preach and fellowship with Christians there. I would often see men and women carry objects on their shoulders. So when I heard … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER SIX (Lesson XXII) Frédéric Godet also offers his interpretation of what Paul says here, in that there are some scholars who think that in verse 23, as … Continue reading →