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We hear a lot today about forgiveness, but forgiveness is a loaded word. It’s been tossed around self-help circles for years, but little has been made of what the science behind forgiveness can teach us about our own lives. Psychologist Rubin Khoddam … Continue reading →

GETTING TO KNOW HIM, GETTING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT HIM It was winter in her Central Asian home city when Aliya, a doctor, faced overwhelming discouragement in her family and career. Her country was still finding its way as a … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN CHAPTER ONE (Lesson XXV) 11/06/20 John shares his experience to lead us to where the Lord brought him, says Jelf, that we may live in the power … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN CHAPTER ONE (Lesson XXIV) 11/05/20 On whatever point there is any belief at all in mind, Jelf says, there it must be in harmony with what the … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN CHAPTER ONE (Lesson XXIII) 11/04/20 By his “fellowship with us” statement, says Neander, John represents the object for which he declares this the oneness. By this, he … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN CHAPTER ONE (Lesson XXII 11/03/20 Flavel then quotes Calvinist theologian André Rivet (1572-1631), who said that the saints’ intercommunication with the Anointed One is entirely dependent on … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN CHAPTER ONE (Lesson XXI) 11/02/20 John Owen (1616-1683) speaks of the Word’s manifestation and condition of the Jews at the time of Jesus’ appearance. They were very … Continue reading →

What do you think of when you hear someone say they feel content? We know that contentment feels like it’s hard to come by these days. In many ways, life’s challenges have become more complicated even though we live in … Continue reading →

DON’T BUTT HEADS WITH GOD’S PLANS YOUR LIFE This is a short story but it packs an enormous message. George Voss had a massive stroke while only in his 40’s. He now lives in a nursing home, confined to his … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN CHAPTER ONE (Lesson XX) 10/30/20 COMMENTARY Caius, Presbyter of Rome (circa 230-296 AD), speaks about how John’s fellow-disciples and bishops pleaded with the Apostle to write a … Continue reading →