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In reading from the famous Jewish philosopher and theologian, Moses Maimonides, I came across this section in his work called: “A Guide for the Perplexed.” He begins by saying: “We might be asked, Why has God inspired a certain person … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CRITICAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWO Part III Verses 5-6: “They answered, “In the town of Bethlehem in Judea, just as the prophet wrote: ‘Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, although you … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CRITICAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWO Part II (con’t) Verse 3: “When King Herod heard about this, it upset him as well as everyone else in Jerusalem.” This is to be expected. … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CRITICAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWO Part II Verse 2: “They asked people, ‘Where is the child who has been born to be the king of the Judeans? We saw His star … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CRITICAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWO Part I (con’t) At this point in Matthew’s biography of Jesus, King Herod Antipas becomes the main character. He was considered by most as having been … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CRITICAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWO Part I Verse 1: “Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem in Judea during the time when Herod was king. Sometime after Jesus was born, … Continue reading →

IMPORTANT UPDATE: To all my friends, followers, fans, and students who love and reverence God’s Word. We just finished chapter one of Matthew’s Gospel.  There we discovered some details concerning Mary and Joseph relationship, and how Joseph could be called … Continue reading →

Every automobile engine, whether it has 4, 6, or 8 pistons, must have its timing set exactly right in order for the motor to run smoothly.  That means, each piston must reach its maximum height and compression at point of … Continue reading →

In Greek philosopher Plato’s work titled Philebus, we read the dialogue between Socrates, Protarchus, and Philebus. Among the things they discuss are those things that Philebus says brings a person enjoyment, pleasure and delight, and how good they are to … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER ONE Part V (con’t) As we have seen, in the case of Moses, the concept of predestination and God’s involvement in helping man achieve his destiny was … Continue reading →