Monthly Archives: March 2018

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TEN (Lesson XIII) When our thoughts, words, and deeds use the Word of God as a guide and motivator, our obedience then becomes one of principle, not … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TEN (Lesson XII) German theologian John Bengel notes that for some in the Church at Rome there is a dilemma. A number of them were looking in … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TEN (Lesson XI) Verses 6-7: But the salvation that comes through faith says: “You don’t need to go up to heaven to find Christ and bring Him … Continue reading →

Japanese Psychologist Takahisa Kora, MD., made this statement during one of his lectures: “The key is to not resist or rebel against emotions or to try to get around them by devising all sorts of tricks; but to accept them … Continue reading →

HAS ANYONE SEEN GOD? A small boy once approached his slightly older sister with a question about God. “Suzy,” he said, “can anybody ever really see God?” Busy with other things, Suzy smiled as she replied: “No, of course not, … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TEN (Lesson X) Robert Haldane echoes this refrain: That Christ, and Christ alone has fulfilled the demands of the Law and, therefore, anyone who seeks salvation and … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TEN (Lesson IX) Now we can see why only perfect people would be able to obtain everlasting life by keeping the Law to perfection. Being perfect, according … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TEN (Lesson VIII) American Bible scholar Charles Hodge also addresses the meaning and context of the word “Law” used in this passage by Paul. As he sees … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TEN (Lesson VII) The Bishop of Laodicea, Apollinaris, also writes about Christ versus the Law. As he sees it, Christ is the only source of holy righteousness … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TEN (Lesson VI) Charles Spurgeon does not place the burden of being ignorant of God’s righteousness on the Jews alone. In fact, he says it could also … Continue reading →