Monthly Archives: December 2017

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER EIGHT (Lesson XXXIV) Verse 28: We know that everything works out for the good of those who love Him. These are the ones God chose for His … Continue reading →

As an avid reader, I have always been impacted and inspired when I read books by those, and about those, who have gone through heartaches, trials, persecution, rejection, and many disappointments but remained true to their faith in God. I … Continue reading →

BLAMING OTHERS INSTEAD OF BLAMING OURSELVES The grief David felt that was caused by Absalom’s treacherous conniving with others to remove him as king of Israel and Judah, left scars on David’s soul. But he decided to seek reconciliation instead … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER EIGHT (Lesson XXXIII) The Apostle James takes knowing what God wants for our life another step: “If you want to know what God wants you to do, … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER EIGHT (Lesson XXXII) Swiss theologian Frédéric Godet sees an elevation of our natural groanings that come before God. For him, the Apostle Paul now elevates such natural … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER EIGHT (Lesson XXXI) Reformer Martin Luther knew what it was to plead with moans and groans before the Lord. He learned that such groanings are so profound … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER EIGHT (Lesson XXX) Verse 26: The Holy Spirit also helps us. When we are very weak, the Spirit joins to help us with our weakness. When we … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER EIGHT (Lesson XXIX) Bible scholar Charles Hodge offers his explanation of what he understands Paul’s purpose is here, by saying that the Apostle wants to show that … Continue reading →

At first glance, the final virtue that the Apostle Paul lists in his Fruit of the Spirit as examples of Transformed Love doesn’t seem to be of the same genre as those listed ahead of it. They were Love, Joy, … Continue reading →

DOWN, BUT NOT DEFEATED King David of Judah and Israel knew he had enemies both inside and outside the palace. Even his own son Absalom tried to assassinate him in order to become king, and it was almost more than … Continue reading →