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TO THOSE IN SPIRITUAL DISTRESS Archbishop François Fénelon (1651-1725) received some negative feedback for what he urged his constituents to do while still recovering from the hardships of war. They complained, “It is impossible to do what is required.” They … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY By Dr. Robert R Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN CHAPTER THREE (Lesson XCIII) 11/19/21 3:20 But if we have a bad conscience and feel that we have done wrong, the Lord will sense it even more, for … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY By Dr. Robert R Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN CHAPTER THREE (Lesson XCII) 11/18/21 3:20 But if we have a bad conscience and feel that we have done wrong, the Lord will sense it even more, for … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY By Dr. Robert R Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN CHAPTER THREE (Lesson XCI) 11/17/21 3:20 Even if in our hearts we feel guilty about doing something against our conscience, God’s heart is bigger than ours, and He … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY By Dr. Robert R Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN CHAPTER THREE (Lesson XC) 11/16/21 3:19 Our actions will show that we belong to the truth, so we will be confident when standing before God. Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY By Dr. Robert R Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN CHAPTER THREE (Lesson LXXXIX) 11/15/21 3:19 Then we will know for sure, by our actions, that we are on God’s side, and our consciences will be clear, … Continue reading →

THE LIFE OF PEACE Archbishop François Fénelon (1651-1725) had told his parishioners not to be harsh or impatient with older church members, but to respect them much like a son admires his father or a daughter her mother. Also, help … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY By Dr. Robert R Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN CHAPTER THREE (Lesson LXXXVIII) 11/12/21 3:19 Then we will know for sure, by our actions, that we are on God’s side, and our consciences will be clear, … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY By Dr. Robert R Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN CHAPTER THREE (Lesson LXXXVII) 11/11/21 3:18 Little children, let us stop just saying we love people; let us really love them, and show it by our actions. … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY By Dr. Robert R Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN CHAPTER THREE (Lesson LXXXVI) 11/10/21 3:18 Little children, let us stop just saying we love people; let us genuinely love them, and prove it by our actions … Continue reading →