Monthly Archives: February 2018

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson XXVIII) Some Bible scholars feel that the words in Hosea are misused by Paul since there they were meant to identify the ten tribes of … Continue reading →

One of the earliest Motivational Preachers of the 20th Century was Rev. Norman Vincent Peale (1898-1993), whose most famous book, “The Power of Positive Thinking,” made him a household name. As pastor of the Marble Collegiate Church, he was President … Continue reading →

TWEETS AS TREATS Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisers. It is easier to preach ten sermons than it is to live just one. When you get to the end of your road, you’ll find God living … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson XXVII) John Stott recognizes the need for context in understanding what Paul is saying here about God’s desire to let people know both His power … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson XXVI) At this point, we have several early church scholar’s views on what Paul is saying here about patience preceding mercy and glory. For instance, … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson XXV) Luther continues defending the sovereignty of God in making these choices of who will and who will not be saved. He points out that … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson XXIV) Verse 22: It is the same way God has done things. He wanted to show His indignation and to let people see His power. But … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson XXIII) One thing we should learn from this is that we are perfectly capable of silencing all objections and objectors in proving that anything God’s … Continue reading →

Failure is Better than Regret I read an article by painter and writer Sofo Archon on the question, “Where Our Biggest Regrets Come From.” As far as Sofo is concerned, if you don’t want to end up full of regrets, … Continue reading →

BELIEVE WHAT YOU FEEL As a retired professor from several private Bible Colleges and Seminaries, I can relate to this story I want to share with you. Sometimes it’s not the big things we discover that can alter our lives, … Continue reading →