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NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER ELEVEN (Lesson XI) Adam Clarke sees what Paul is saying here as a direct message to the unbelieving Jews. He is not asking questions, he is telling … Continue reading →

Ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus, who lived in Ephesus around 500 B.C., once made this statement: “The soul is dyed the color of its thoughts. Think only on those things that are in line with your principles and can bear the light … Continue reading →

A LESSON IN COMMUNICATING When I first read this anecdote, it struck me as being quite simple but very powerful. So I thought I’d share it with you. I hope it sends the right message to your heart and life. … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER ELEVEN (Lesson X) Verses 9-10: And David said: “Let the dining table they recline next to become a snare for them; when they feel satisfied enough to … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER ELEVEN (Lesson IX) While growing up in the 1940s and 50s, both in the United States and Germany, whenever there was an evangelistic crusade or church revival, … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER ELEVEN (Lesson VIII)  You can sense the disappointment and ache in the Lord’s heart as the people He saved from endless slavery drifted away from His love … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER ELEVEN (Lesson VII) Charles Hodge adds his insights on verse 6 to those of the others. He accepts this verse as an exegetical comment on the last … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER ELEVEN (Lesson VI) German Lutheran scholar John Bengel states that when it comes to salvation, the decree of God is absolute. In other words, nothing mankind does … Continue reading →

French experimental biologist and philosopher Jean Rostand (1894-1977) once wrote, “Nothing leads the scientist so astray as a premature truth.”1 This is another way of saying, you never know if you are right by “Jumping to conclusions.” This results when … Continue reading →

THE PRICE OF A MIRACLE The following story has been told at numerous times by many speakers. All the research of various fact-checkers has not proven it false nor have they found the original individuals. So treat it as a … Continue reading →