Monthly Archives: March 2020

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES SUMMARY OF CHAPTER FOUR It is apparent that the Apostle Paul starts this chapter dealing plainly with outsiders who urged the Galatians to obey the … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FOUR (Lesson XLVI) The great reformer Martin Luther sees verse twenty-nine from his perspective at the beginning of the European Renaissance. For him, what … Continue reading →

Someone once said, “There is nothing that shows your strength better than your Gentleness.” Strength is the ability to do things that need a lot of physical or mental effort. It’s the choice to continue through the pain even when … Continue reading →

SORRY, I CAN’T HEAR YOU! Not long ago, I read a story about a young man and an elderly preacher. The young man lost his job and didn’t know which way to turn. So, he went to see this revered … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FOUR (Lesson XLV) Rabbi Saba shared in his commentary on the Torah, where the Scriptures say in Genesis that “God created man in His … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FOUR (Lesson XLIV) It appears that this same oddity of converts to Christianity being persecuted by their own people also happened in Thessalonica. Paul … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FOUR (Lesson XLIII) 4:27 Isaiah talked about this incident when he wrote: “Rejoice, O childless woman! Break forth into loud and joyful song even … Continue reading →

byusing ourNEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FOUR (Lesson XLII) Now, says Haimo of Auxerre (820-885 AD), not only were the transgressors subject to physical punishment, but they were even … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FOUR (Lesson XLI) As Paul says here, this true story of Hagar and Sarah paints a picture for us. The two women are like … Continue reading →

Goodness and Kindness are often treated as synonyms, but there is a big difference. Goodness is expressed in the heart; kindness is expressed in the hands. Seldom do you hear of “acts of goodness,” but “acts of kindness” are commonplace. … Continue reading →