Monthly Archives: August 2018

NO FORMAL WEAR REQUIRED Since there was no name attached to this story, I cannot be sure if it really happened or it was written by someone who hoped it would happen. In either case, I wanted to share it … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XXX) Charles Hodge also has something interesting to say about serving the Lord. For him, our zeal in serving Him means having all our activities … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XXIX) Early church scholar Pelagius admonishes believers not to become distracted and procrastinate in becoming involved in God’s work because they are more interested in … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XXVIII) Professor F. F. Bruce puts a real twist on this by translating what Paul says here this way: “Outdo one another in showing honor.” … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XXVII) John Calvin sees that Paul is having some difficulty in finding words to express the eagerness and compassion that defines Christian love. Remember, our … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XXVI) Jewish historian Flavius Josephus spoke about the role of brotherly love in his writings. He quotes Moses as he called out Korah, a fellow … Continue reading →

Elbert Hubbard (1856-1915), American writer, publisher, artist, and philosopher once said, “The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.” Being obsessed with perfectionism is one of the most crippling conditions that cause … Continue reading →

RECIPE FOR GOOD CORN There was a farmer who grew the best corn in his State. Every year at the State Fair he won the award for the best-grown corn. One year a newspaper reporter interviewed him and learned something … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XXV) Frédéric Godet offers insight on what he sees as a critical part of these spiritual gifts. Although the gifts themselves are varied, there is … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XXIV) Paul knew what he was talking about when it came to being real and genuine with others. One thing he learned, you never need … Continue reading →