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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 →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER ONE Part V Let’s look at the title “Immanu’el”, which was applied to Yeshua as the Messiah.1 As Matthew explains, it means “God is with us” — … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER ONE Part IV (con’t) Verses 20-21: “But after Joseph thought about this, an angel from the Lord came to him in a dream. The angel said, ‘Joseph, … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER ONE Part IV A highly esteemed British scholar in his Bible commentary points out that Mary was found with child, “Namely, after the space of three months … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER ONE Part III (con’t) With that said, many scholars point out a discrepancy between the list provided in 1 Chronicles and what the author lists here. They … Continue reading →