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NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER SEVEN (Lesson II) Along with early church scholar Ambrosiaster, we can see other factors in this analogy. Just as a woman is freed by the death of … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER SEVEN (Lesson I) Verses 1: Brothers and sisters, all of you understand the Law of Moses. So surely you know that the law has jurisdiction over people … Continue reading →

COMING ATTRACTION! To my precious readers, I want to say a word of thanks for your love and dedication in reading God’s Word. What the Lord has asked me to do is to research, study, and comment on the Scriptures. … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS SUMMARY OF CHAPTER SIX In the first five chapters of Romans, Paul encourages us on the actual meaning of the Gospel. It is the power of God to … Continue reading →

If you are upset because people don’t think highly enough of you, it’s no doubt because you don’t think highly enough of yourself. If you want to be respected, respect yourself; if you want to be an honest person, be … Continue reading →

CRYING OVER SPILLED WATER When I lived in Asia, I was privileged to visit India every year to preach and fellowship with Christians there. I would often see men and women carry objects on their shoulders. So when I heard … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER SIX (Lesson XXII) Frédéric Godet also offers his interpretation of what Paul says here, in that there are some scholars who think that in verse 23, as … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER SIX (Lesson XXI) The Apostle Paul does not want to end this narrative on a sour note. So he gladly proclaims the benefits of turning to God … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER SIX (Lesson XIX) It is important to note that one English translation of verse 22 reads, “You have as your fruit, sanctification.”1 Another version renders it, “You … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER SIX (Lesson XIX) Robert Haldane gives his view on the fruit that dedicated believers should produce out of thankfulness to the glory of God. For Paul, besides … Continue reading →