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John Steinbeck (1902-1968), born in Salinas, California, came from a family of moderate means. He attended Stanford University but never graduated. In 1925 he went to New York where he tried for a few years to establish himself as a … Continue reading →

THE MORE YOU GIVE THE MORE YOU RECEIVE When I read this story, I noticed that it was short and sweet. But it also contained a powerful message that could benefit us all. Here is the story as told by … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER FOURTEEN (Lesson V) H. A. Ironside sees this seething controversy not as something involving new converts wanting to join the church in Rome, but those who were … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER FOURTEEN (Lesson IV) Paul found himself being judged about his own diet. He once told the Corinthians: “If I can give thanks to God for my food, … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER FOURTEEN (Lesson III) Bible teacher H. A. Ironside offers his view on what Paul says here by pointing out that those unsure in their faith, that is, … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER FOURTEEN (Lesson II) Luther looked around at the conditions of the church during his day and advised that everyone should carefully examine their intentions when they pray, … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER FOURTEEN (Lesson I) 14:1  Be willing to take those under your arm who are weak in faith. Don’t argue with them about what they think is right. This … Continue reading →

The Saskya Pandita (1182-1251) was a Tibetian wise man and spiritual leader as a Buddhist scholar. This title was given to him in recognition of his scholarly achievements and knowledge of Sanskrit. He is considered in tradition to have been … Continue reading →

A BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS Although we know that Jesus told several parables involving farmers, it would not surprise me that if this story would have been current in His day He would have included it. Here’s how this story, … Continue reading →

STUDY ALERT ON ROMANS CHAPTER FOURTEEN I am excited about our upcoming study of chapter fourteen in Paul’s letter to the Romans. In this chapter, Paul answers a lot of questions on how believers should deal with each other on … Continue reading →