Monthly Archives: May 2018

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER ELEVEN (Lesson XV) But how does the Apostle Paul magnify his office? By boasting that he, after the rejection of the Jews, is preaching the riches of … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER ELEVEN (Lesson XIV) Bible scholar Albert Barnes goes on to say that it is easy to see that if the Jewish people should be converted to the … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER ELEVEN (Lesson XIII) Jewish theologian David Stern shares an interesting perspective on the rejection of the Jews from his point of view. He tells us that it … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER ELEVEN (Lesson XII) John Calvin offers his advice on understanding what Paul says here about there still being hope for his fellow unbelieving Jews to accept Jesus … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER ELEVEN (Lesson XI) Adam Clarke sees what Paul is saying here as a direct message to the unbelieving Jews. He is not asking questions, he is telling … Continue reading →

Ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus, who lived in Ephesus around 500 B.C., once made this statement: “The soul is dyed the color of its thoughts. Think only on those things that are in line with your principles and can bear the light … Continue reading →

A LESSON IN COMMUNICATING When I first read this anecdote, it struck me as being quite simple but very powerful. So I thought I’d share it with you. I hope it sends the right message to your heart and life. … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER ELEVEN (Lesson X) Verses 9-10: And David said: “Let the dining table they recline next to become a snare for them; when they feel satisfied enough to … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER ELEVEN (Lesson IX) While growing up in the 1940s and 50s, both in the United States and Germany, whenever there was an evangelistic crusade or church revival, … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER ELEVEN (Lesson VIII)  You can sense the disappointment and ache in the Lord’s heart as the people He saved from endless slavery drifted away from His love … Continue reading →