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The disciples of Jesus once asked Him why He used so many parables to teach the people about God and how He deals with us. Our Lord told them that it made getting His point across a lot easier. When … Continue reading →

RESIST BEING RESENTFUL The pain of Absalom’s deceit, and anger against those who joined him to drive him from the throne still burned in King David’s mind. But he decided to take it to God in prayer and seek His … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER EIGHT (Lesson XXXVIII) The writer of Hebrews, whom many believe to be the Apostle Paul, echoes this same thought: “Christ came with this new agreement so that … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER EIGHT (Lesson XXXVII) On a personal note: In my early years, I had no interest in following my father into the ministry. I decided on a military … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER EIGHT (Lesson XXXVI) For Bible scholar Charles Hodge, those for whom afflictions work together for good are described first. Then those who love God are listed second. … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER EIGHT (Lesson XXXV) Now Paul adds his second qualifier: They must not only love God, but must also be those whom God has called for His purpose. … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER EIGHT (Lesson XXXIV) Verse 28: We know that everything works out for the good of those who love Him. These are the ones God chose for His … Continue reading →

As an avid reader, I have always been impacted and inspired when I read books by those, and about those, who have gone through heartaches, trials, persecution, rejection, and many disappointments but remained true to their faith in God. I … Continue reading →

BLAMING OTHERS INSTEAD OF BLAMING OURSELVES The grief David felt that was caused by Absalom’s treacherous conniving with others to remove him as king of Israel and Judah, left scars on David’s soul. But he decided to seek reconciliation instead … Continue reading →