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NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson XXVI) At this point, we have several early church scholar’s views on what Paul is saying here about patience preceding mercy and glory. For instance, … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson XXV) Luther continues defending the sovereignty of God in making these choices of who will and who will not be saved. He points out that … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson XXIV) Verse 22: It is the same way God has done things. He wanted to show His indignation and to let people see His power. But … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson XXIII) One thing we should learn from this is that we are perfectly capable of silencing all objections and objectors in proving that anything God’s … Continue reading →

Failure is Better than Regret I read an article by painter and writer Sofo Archon on the question, “Where Our Biggest Regrets Come From.” As far as Sofo is concerned, if you don’t want to end up full of regrets, … Continue reading →

BELIEVE WHAT YOU FEEL As a retired professor from several private Bible Colleges and Seminaries, I can relate to this story I want to share with you. Sometimes it’s not the big things we discover that can alter our lives, … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson XXII) Early church scholar Pelagius heard some people saying that Paul is still speaking on behalf of those who they have the right to object … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson XXI) Bible scholar Charles Hodge feels that there were too many people who misunderstand the Apostle’s teaching about God’s justice. After all, if what God … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson XX) Verse 19: I’m sure one of you will ask me, “If God controls what we do, why does He blame us for our sins?” No … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson XIX) This idea of God, not man, making the call to repentance is no doubt hard for many who believe that God’s grace is an … Continue reading →