Monthly Archives: June 2020

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson CIX) 5:22h Our spiritual oneness with the Anointed transforms love into the fruit of Faithfulness. During Paul’s Jewish education, he no doubt … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson CVIII) God has every right to let willful sinners find their place in hell, but His essential goodness borne out of love … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson CVII) 5:22g Our spiritual oneness with the Anointed transforms love into the fruit of Goodness.  As we have seen, Joy and Peace … Continue reading →

No doubt, many of us, when asked where we stand on moral, political, or racial issues, claim “impartiality.” In our minds, that may mean “I don’t take sides, I accept all as equally justified in their claims and efforts.” But … Continue reading →

NEVER, EVER, GIVE UP! 25-year-old Zuly may be smiling now, but it’s been a long, hard road to happiness. She was born without arms or legs due to a rare Tetra-amelia syndrome genetic condition, which prevents limbs from developing properly … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson CVI) Paul continues his theme on the fruit of kindness. In writing to the Ephesians, he tells them that God wants to … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson CV) 5:22f Your spiritual oneness with the Anointed bears the fruit of . . .  Kindness . . . To describe kindness … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson CIV) Reformer Martin Luther gives us his interpretation of what patience means to him. In his mind, patience is that quality which … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson CIII) No wonder Paul wrote the believers in Thessalonica, “Brothers and sisters, we urge you to caution those who are not involved. … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson CII) 5:22e  Our oneness with the Anointed in the Spirit bears the fruit of . . . Patience . . . Both joy … Continue reading →