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NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson XII) Because of all this, Bible scholar H. A. Ironside is surprised that such a needless amount of controversy has raged over how these verses … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson XII) In another of his writings, Augustine states that no one could say that Jacob appeased God by meritorious works before he was born so … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson XI) Verses 10-13:  And that is not all. Rebecca also had sons, and they had the same father. He is our father Isaac. But before … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson X) Verse 9: Here is what God said in that promise: “About this time next year I will come back, and Sarah will have a … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson IX) American Bible scholar Charles Hodge gives us a somewhat broader explanation as to why not all descendants of Abraham were made heirs of his … Continue reading →

The controversial English poet, painter, and visual artistry pioneer, William Blake, said in one of his compositions: “As the air to a bird, or the sea to a fish, so is contempt to the contemptible.”1 In other words, to some, … Continue reading →

GEORGE WASHINGTON ON HIS KNEES George Washington was a man of noble character. He is remembered by many as a warrior, patriot and the first president of the United States of America. His relationship with his God undoubtedly played a … Continue reading →

GEORGE WASHINGTON ON HIS KNEES George Washington was a man of noble character. He is remembered by many as a warrior, patriot and the first president of the United States of America. His relationship with his God undoubtedly played a … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson VIII) Jewish commentator David Stern rightly asks why is it necessary for Paul to quote so many verses just to make a point? Because if … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson VII) Reformer Martin Luther points out that Paul is not arguing that the Word of God was somehow made ineffective because of the Jew’s unbelief … Continue reading →