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NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN CHAPTER ONE (Lesson LXIV) 03/04/21 Can we get forgiveness for our sins after we are in the grave has long been a question through the ages. An … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN CHAPTER ONE (Lesson LXIII) 03/03/21 Ben Witherington points to these two views of “no sin” or “not sinned” as hypothetical but with danger. When they say “no … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN CHAPTER ONE (Lesson LXII) 03/02/21 The fact that the Messiah completed His mission was verified when God “seated Him at His right hand in heavenly places, far … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN CHAPTER ONE (Lesson LXI) 03/01/21 Charles Hodge (1797-1878), in his discourse on universal sin, says that this dogma is drawn from the fact that all humans are … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN CHAPTER ONE (Lesson LX) 02/26/21 Albert Barnes (1798-1870) takes “fellowship” with God as “employment.” There is a sphere in which God works alone and in which we … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN CHAPTER ONE (Lesson LIX) 02/25/21 James Arminius (1560-1609) emphasizes it is not an attribute of a regenerated person to be placed in captivity under the law of … Continue reading →

 NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN CHAPTER ONE (Lesson LVIII) 02/24/21 We all know how destructive little white lies can be. Consequently, we should all sincerely consider how self-deception will make our perspectives … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN CHAPTER ONE (Lesson LVII) 02/23/21 Although the following hymn was written in 1876 and is still sung today in many evangelical churches, every time I hear it, … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN CHAPTER ONE (Lesson LVI) 02/22/21 William Loader (1944) points out that some readers probably recall the vital link between Light and Glory ideas. They picture God as … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN CHAPTER ONE (Lesson LV) 02/19/21 Alan E. Brooke (1863-1939) says that the Greek noun koinōnia (“fellowship”) is the strict antithesis to verse six, “If we claim fellowship … Continue reading →