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A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS While I was growing up, when you spotted someone who seemed to be deep in thought, it was customary to say to them, “A penny for your thoughts.” But what’s a penny really worth. One … Continue reading →

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT FOR OUR STUDY IN GALATIANS CHAPTER FIVE Paul will now apply practically what he has taught doctrinally. The Bible gives us doctrine (teaching), but is also profitable for criticism, for correction, for coaching in righteousness (2 … Continue reading →

THE CONTEXTUAL NEW TESTAMENT COMMENTARY By Dr. Robert R. Seyda Introduction to Chapter Five Paul’s Letter to the Congregations in Galatia We have finished chapter four of Galatians, now we are ready to start our fantastic journey through chapter five. … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES SUMMARY OF CHAPTER FOUR It is apparent that the Apostle Paul starts this chapter dealing plainly with outsiders who urged the Galatians to obey the … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FOUR (Lesson XLVI) The great reformer Martin Luther sees verse twenty-nine from his perspective at the beginning of the European Renaissance. For him, what … Continue reading →

Someone once said, “There is nothing that shows your strength better than your Gentleness.” Strength is the ability to do things that need a lot of physical or mental effort. It’s the choice to continue through the pain even when … Continue reading →

SORRY, I CAN’T HEAR YOU! Not long ago, I read a story about a young man and an elderly preacher. The young man lost his job and didn’t know which way to turn. So, he went to see this revered … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FOUR (Lesson XLV) Rabbi Saba shared in his commentary on the Torah, where the Scriptures say in Genesis that “God created man in His … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FOUR (Lesson XLIV) It appears that this same oddity of converts to Christianity being persecuted by their own people also happened in Thessalonica. Paul … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FOUR (Lesson XLIII) 4:27 Isaiah talked about this incident when he wrote: “Rejoice, O childless woman! Break forth into loud and joyful song even … Continue reading →