Monthly Archives: December 2017

The first religious New Year was celebrated by the Jewish people around 3760 BC and is known as Rosh HaShanah and occurs the early part of September.1 The first secular New Year celebration came around 2000 BC in the Middle … Continue reading →

THE BATTLE THAT CHANGED THE WORLD IN 30 MINUTES It was in the early fall of 1759 when the soldiers of General Louis-Joseph, Marquis de Montcalm, commandant of the French army of Quebec, retired to their tents, they knew their … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER EIGHT (Lesson XLVII) The Apostles Paul now begins to enumerate all the adversities that might cause a believer to turn back from following Christ because they’re convinced … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER EIGHT (Lesson XLVI) It is upon the basis of the work of Christ on the cross that the acquittal of all those whom the Father gave to … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER EIGHT (Lesson XLV) Bible scholar John Stott examines Paul’s argument by noting that this question and the next two (who will accuse us, and who will condemn … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER EIGHT (Lesson XLIV) We read in the Book of Revelation that John is talking about the same One Isaiah spoke of: “See my Servant, whom I uphold; … Continue reading →

Before you celebrate Christmas this holiday season, here are some things that may affect the way you observe this special time of year. Did you know that the birth of Jesus was not celebrated until 336 AD? The disciples and … Continue reading →

THE STORY OF THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS There is one Christmas Carol that has always baffled me. Have you ever wondered about The Twelve Days of Christmas and why it became so popular? What in the world do leaping … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER EIGHT (Lesson XLIII) Adam Clarke draws an analogy between today’s believers and Abraham. He said, that if God told Abraham, father of the faithful and a representative … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER EIGHT (Lesson XLII) Bible scholar Charles Hodge believes that this protection provided by God is not to be understood as a guarantee for temporal, material things, but … Continue reading →