Monthly Archives: October 2018

Walter Lippmann (1889–1974) was an American writer, reporter, and political commentator, famous for being among the first to introduce the concept of the Cold War, coining the term “stereotype” in today’s modern psychological meaning, and critiquing media and democracy in … Continue reading →

EVERLASTING LOVE I found this story on a website, and it touched my heart so I hope it touches yours. The writer did not give his name, but I’m glad he shared this story so all of us could be … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER THIRTEEN (Lesson XV) Robert Haldane gives his explanation of this darkness. For him, if Paul meant heathen ignorance and darkness, that was already past and the day … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER THIRTEEN (Lesson XIV) Verse 12: The night is almost finished. The day is almost here. So we should stop doing whatever we do when its dark. We … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER THIRTEEN (Lesson XIII) The Apostle Paul also had a wake-up call for the Ephesians: “The light makes everything visible. This is why it is said, ‘Awake, O sleeper, rise … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER THIRTEEN (Lesson XII) Karl Barth makes the point that Love is incapable of contradiction. Love does not enter into competition; and, therefore, it cannot be defeated. And … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER THIRTEEN (Lesson XI) Martin Luther comments on this verse by saying that humans (by nature) prefer themselves in a selfish way. This negative disposition cannot be corrected … Continue reading →

Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and third President of the United States (1801-1809), often took the opportunity to advise his children, grandchildren, and others on matters of personal conduct. Over the years he developed a … Continue reading →

NOTHING SMELLS WORSE THAN DEAD FAITH I found this story posted on a website by Morgan Wheeler. Being an Army veteran, it struck deep in my heart. I hope that it inspires you to think twice before you see someone … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER THIRTEEN (Lesson X) Albert Barnes gives a number of reasons why Christians should do what Paul says here. Since part of our duty as good citizens is … Continue reading →