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Recently, on a daily talk show hosted by a group of women, one of them suggested that she was worried over Vice President Mike Pence’s statement that he talks to God and God talks to him. She left no doubt … Continue reading →

YOU HAVE A TICKET TO WHERE? In January 2000, leaders in Charlotte, North Carolina, invited their favorite son, Billy Graham, to a luncheon in his honor. Billy initially hesitated to accept the invitation because he struggles with Parkinson’s disease. But … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson XXXII) So Stern now offers a second way of looking at it. He says that verses 31–32a must be taken to mean that the people … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson XXXI) Spurgeon believes that by this, God’s electing love is clearly seen in Gentile converts. Meanwhile, the Jews who seemed very sincere and devout as … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson XXX) We can see why the Apostle Paul feels that those believers who practice such bias are not living up to God’s expectations. In fact, … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson XXIX) Bible scholar John Stott offers his advice on how to understand Paul’s use of this text from Hosea. We start by noting that according … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson XXVIII) Some Bible scholars feel that the words in Hosea are misused by Paul since there they were meant to identify the ten tribes of … Continue reading →

One of the earliest Motivational Preachers of the 20th Century was Rev. Norman Vincent Peale (1898-1993), whose most famous book, “The Power of Positive Thinking,” made him a household name. As pastor of the Marble Collegiate Church, he was President … Continue reading →

TWEETS AS TREATS Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisers. It is easier to preach ten sermons than it is to live just one. When you get to the end of your road, you’ll find God living … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson XXVII) John Stott recognizes the need for context in understanding what Paul is saying here about God’s desire to let people know both His power … Continue reading →