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ARE YOU A FAN OF THE HOLY SPIRIT While in England to speak at a National Youth Convention, I went a few days early and had the privilege of visiting the first Methodist Church ever built in England, the John … Continue reading →

IMPORTANT UPDATE ON NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Beginnning on Monday we will begin to explore Chapter 17 of Matthew’s Gospel. The disciples will witness the most glorious transformations of Jesus right before their eyes. What does it mean? What lessons … Continue reading →

UPDATE ON NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTURAL COMMENTARY STUDY We just finished the turning point portion of Matthew’s Gospel, where Jesus reveals three important factors in His journey here on earth. Up until now, He ministered throughout His home province of Galilee in … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER SIXTEEN Part IX Verse 27: The Son of man will come again with His Father’s glory and with His angels. And He will reward everyone for what … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER SIXTEEN Part VIII Verse 24: Then Jesus said to His followers, “If any of you want to be my follower, you must stop thinking about yourself and … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER SIXTEEN Part VII In this verse, the KJV has the words, “loose” and “bind.” British theologian, Dr. John Lightfoot, has given us an excellent list of how … Continue reading →

  Eighteenth-century illustrator William Blake wrote a volume of prose in which he listed a number of proverbs. One of them read this way: “No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings.”1 It was not Mr. … Continue reading →

BEING IN GOD’S WILL CAN BE A THRILL Years ago I traveled to one of the more remote areas of what was once called Yugoslavia, now Serbia, to preach for the pastor of a congregation in a small farming village. … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER SIXTEEN Part V  Verse 18: So I tell you, you are a small stone. But upon this rock, I will build My house of prayer, and the … Continue reading →

y  NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER SIXTEEN Part IV Verse 14: They answered, “Some people say you are John the Baptizer. Others say you are Elijah. And some say you are Jeremiah … Continue reading →