Monthly Archives: January 2018

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson XV) We must stop and take in the wonders of God’s sovereign grace. He was willing to suspend His judgment, but only because it pleased … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson XIV) According to John Calvin, when predestination is discussed, some people cannot confine themselves to the restraints of time and within the boundaries of sound … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson XIII) Jewish scholar David Stern gives us his view on the roles Jacob and Esau play in our understanding of God’s foreknowledge and election. He … Continue reading →

Someone once pointed out that there are some questions that can be life-changing if they were asked, if they are contemplated on, and an answer is given. This, however, can be achieved only when those questions are answered with total … Continue reading →

NEVER SAY “NO” TO A BLESSING I know that Christmas is over, but we can still see it in the rear-view mirror of our memory. When I read this story, I wanted to share it with you as the author … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson XII) Because of all this, Bible scholar H. A. Ironside is surprised that such a needless amount of controversy has raged over how these verses … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson XII) In another of his writings, Augustine states that no one could say that Jacob appeased God by meritorious works before he was born so … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson XI) Verses 10-13:  And that is not all. Rebecca also had sons, and they had the same father. He is our father Isaac. But before … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson X) Verse 9: Here is what God said in that promise: “About this time next year I will come back, and Sarah will have a … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson IX) American Bible scholar Charles Hodge gives us a somewhat broader explanation as to why not all descendants of Abraham were made heirs of his … Continue reading →