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NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson XCIII) Bruno the Carthusian (1030-1101), offers us the concept of relabeling the “works of the flesh” and “works of the Spirit.” Instead, … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson XCII) But fruit does more than just grow on a tree, Jesus tells us that their fruit identifies trees. Edible fruit comes … Continue reading →

I realize that the language on the streets, in schools, and now on social media changes with each new generation. It seems as though new words are added to the dictionary all the time. That’s why I wouldn’t be surprised … Continue reading →

SOMETIMES, DARK DAYS CAN BE BRIGHT DAYS E! News co-anchor Maria Menounos had been constantly by her mother’s side as she battles cancer. She watches as her mom bravely fights stage four brain cancer. It’s not easy seeing someone you … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson XCI) Let’s see how these secondary, tertiary, and quaternary responses fit with Paul’s list of manifested sinful tendencies. In my years as … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson XC) However, Adam Clarke put the first four into the category of “sexually immoral conduct:” Adultery, Fornication, Impurity – which he equates … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson LXXXIX) So, as we can see, the Apostle Paul now exposes the darkest part of his letter. It took a while because … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson LXXXVIII) Perhaps this is what inspired David to write that we should not get upset about people with evil intentions. Don’t be … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson LXXXVII) Now comes a different product of our fallen human nature, “strife.” We should be able to see how each of these … Continue reading →

When somebody asks you if you are going to get what you are looking for, have you ever said, “I hope so!” Or, when you send someone to the grocery store to buy some items, and after they’ve gone, you … Continue reading →