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NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XLV) Martin Luther understands from what Paul says here that God is able to use us to convert those whom He wants converted by showing … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XLIV) In one of Charles Spurgeon’s sermons on this chapter, he reiterates that there is no reason to consider any method that proposes overcoming evil … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XLIII) Also, early church writer Ambrosiaster had something to say about leaving vengeance up to God. He begins by pointing out that Paul warns us … Continue reading →

Gautama Buddha, the prince, warrior, mediator and enlighten teacher of who was born in what is now Nepal and died in India, said in one of his teachings that “Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with … Continue reading →

EVEN IN THE DITCH This real-life story was told by Linda Perkins a few months ago. It makes a very valid point that we must always look up not down when we find ourselves in less than happy circumstances. I … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XLII) Frédéric Godet notes that Paul continues talking about how we should always confront evil with good. In Godet’s mind, the Apostle is identifying a … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XLI) John Calvin has this to say about Paul’s proverb not to retaliate but reconcile: As we are instructed by God’s Word to live in … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XL) What the Apostle Paul is trying to emphasize most is that as Christians the Romans were always to take the high road when it … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XXXIX) Early church preacher Chrysostom wants us to notice that once again the Apostle Paul insists on humility, which is how he started this whole … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XXXVIII) Verse 16: Live together in peace with each other. Don’t be proud, be willing to humble yourself and become friends with people who are … Continue reading →