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NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XXXI) The Apostle Paul told the Colossians something that has happened to all of us. He wrote: “You must not change from what you believe … Continue reading →

Well-known Indian independence movement leader against British rule, Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) was quoted as one saying, “There is more to life than just increasing its speed.” In other words, getting things done in a hurry without first determining their priority … Continue reading →

NO FORMAL WEAR REQUIRED Since there was no name attached to this story, I cannot be sure if it really happened or it was written by someone who hoped it would happen. In either case, I wanted to share it … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XXX) Charles Hodge also has something interesting to say about serving the Lord. For him, our zeal in serving Him means having all our activities … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XXIX) Early church scholar Pelagius admonishes believers not to become distracted and procrastinate in becoming involved in God’s work because they are more interested in … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XXVIII) Professor F. F. Bruce puts a real twist on this by translating what Paul says here this way: “Outdo one another in showing honor.” … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XXVII) John Calvin sees that Paul is having some difficulty in finding words to express the eagerness and compassion that defines Christian love. Remember, our … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XXVI) Jewish historian Flavius Josephus spoke about the role of brotherly love in his writings. He quotes Moses as he called out Korah, a fellow … Continue reading →

Elbert Hubbard (1856-1915), American writer, publisher, artist, and philosopher once said, “The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.” Being obsessed with perfectionism is one of the most crippling conditions that cause … Continue reading →

RECIPE FOR GOOD CORN There was a farmer who grew the best corn in his State. Every year at the State Fair he won the award for the best-grown corn. One year a newspaper reporter interviewed him and learned something … Continue reading →