Monthly Archives: January 2018

The controversial English poet, painter, and visual artistry pioneer, William Blake, said in one of his compositions: “As the air to a bird, or the sea to a fish, so is contempt to the contemptible.”1 In other words, to some, … Continue reading →

GEORGE WASHINGTON ON HIS KNEES George Washington was a man of noble character. He is remembered by many as a warrior, patriot and the first president of the United States of America. His relationship with his God undoubtedly played a … Continue reading →

GEORGE WASHINGTON ON HIS KNEES George Washington was a man of noble character. He is remembered by many as a warrior, patriot and the first president of the United States of America. His relationship with his God undoubtedly played a … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson VIII) Jewish commentator David Stern rightly asks why is it necessary for Paul to quote so many verses just to make a point? Because if … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson VII) Reformer Martin Luther points out that Paul is not arguing that the Word of God was somehow made ineffective because of the Jew’s unbelief … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson VI) Charles Hodge explains his understanding of Israel’s adoption as sons of God. He writes that Paul is speaking here of Abraham’s physical descendants. Therefore, … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson V) In case the Jews didn’t realize how blessed they were, and why God chose them to be the people through whom the Messiah would … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson IV) Bible teacher H. A. Ironside takes note that there are differences of opinion among theologians and scholars as to the exact meaning of verse … Continue reading →

Not too long ago I saw this quote: “To be good is not enough; a person must be good for something.”1 It reminded me of another quote; “If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.”2 The point of … Continue reading →

YOU DON’T NEED TO BE A GENIUS TO TALK TO GOD I found this story that has been around for about 25 years. Unless the young author was attending a Christian Academy, there’s little chance it would have been an … Continue reading →