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NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson VI) Charles Hodge explains his understanding of Israel’s adoption as sons of God. He writes that Paul is speaking here of Abraham’s physical descendants. Therefore, … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson V) In case the Jews didn’t realize how blessed they were, and why God chose them to be the people through whom the Messiah would … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson IV) Bible teacher H. A. Ironside takes note that there are differences of opinion among theologians and scholars as to the exact meaning of verse … Continue reading →

Not too long ago I saw this quote: “To be good is not enough; a person must be good for something.”1 It reminded me of another quote; “If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.”2 The point of … Continue reading →

YOU DON’T NEED TO BE A GENIUS TO TALK TO GOD I found this story that has been around for about 25 years. Unless the young author was attending a Christian Academy, there’s little chance it would have been an … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson III) Reformer Martin Luther sees Paul’s motive quite differently than these early church writers. He believes that Paul is trying to win back the confidence … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson II) John Stott sees Paul’s opening here in light of its connection with the next two chapters. It all begins with Paul’s personal statement, identifying … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER NINE (Lesson I) Verse 1: With Christ’s anointing I am telling you the truth. I am not lying. My conscience and the Holy Spirit, agree with what I’m … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS SUMMARY OF CHAPTER EIGHT Romans 8 is one of the most exciting chapters of the Bible. Yet, many theologians claim that it is also one of the most … Continue reading →

Both as a student and professor in seminary, I had been curious for some time about the usage of the terms “Old Testament” and “New Testament” to described the two sections of the Bible. That’s because the word “Old” makes … Continue reading →