Monthly Archives: December 2018

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER FOURTEEN (Lesson XXV) One Jewish writer notes that he sees Paul’s teachings follows in the footsteps of his Jewish teacher, Rabbi Hillel, who said: “Be disciples…loving peace … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER FOURTEEN (Lesson XXIV) Other early church writers see the “work of God” in different ways. For instance, after Ambrosiaster states that mankind is the “work of God” … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER FOURTEEN (Lesson XXIII) John Bengel had an interesting insight when he said that the study of the nature of God (Theology) is meant to be peaceful and … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER FOURTEEN (Lesson XXII) 14:18-19 Whoever serves Christ by living this way is pleasing God, and they will be accepted by others. So let’s try as hard as … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER FOURTEEN (Lesson XXI) German scholar John Bengel wants us to see that the three points Paul makes on living right, living in peace, and living with joy … Continue reading →

Les Brown is one of the world’s most renowned African-American motivational speakers, Les Brown is a dynamic personality and highly-sought-after resource in business and professional circles for Fortune 500 CEOs, small business owners, non-profit and community leaders from all sectors … Continue reading →

YOU DIDN’T KNOW I WAS LOOKING I read this story about a woman who was standing in front of the casket, viewing her dear departed mother. She was so choked up she couldn’t talk. Her handkerchief was already soaked with … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER FOURTEEN (Lesson XX) On one Sabbath day, Jesus was invited in to have a meal at one of the leading Pharisee’s house. While waiting for the meal … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER FOURTEEN (Lesson XIX) Charles Hodge follows a similar line of thinking by noting that even though the thing being done is right in itself, yet if indulging … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER FOURTEEN (Lesson XVIII) On the theme of not speaking badly about what others consider good, and thereby causing weak believers to stumble, early church scholars have much … Continue reading →