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NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER THIRTEEN (Lesson XIII) The Apostle Paul also had a wake-up call for the Ephesians: “The light makes everything visible. This is why it is said, ‘Awake, O sleeper, rise … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER THIRTEEN (Lesson XII) Karl Barth makes the point that Love is incapable of contradiction. Love does not enter into competition; and, therefore, it cannot be defeated. And … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER THIRTEEN (Lesson XI) Martin Luther comments on this verse by saying that humans (by nature) prefer themselves in a selfish way. This negative disposition cannot be corrected … Continue reading →

Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and third President of the United States (1801-1809), often took the opportunity to advise his children, grandchildren, and others on matters of personal conduct. Over the years he developed a … Continue reading →

NOTHING SMELLS WORSE THAN DEAD FAITH I found this story posted on a website by Morgan Wheeler. Being an Army veteran, it struck deep in my heart. I hope that it inspires you to think twice before you see someone … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER THIRTEEN (Lesson X) Albert Barnes gives a number of reasons why Christians should do what Paul says here. Since part of our duty as good citizens is … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER THIRTEEN (Lesson IX) When we take a look, Scripture itself seems to present disobedience of secular rulers as, at least in some cases, a virtue. The classic … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER THIRTEEN (Lesson VIII) Later, in the 1800’s, Frédéric Godet explains his impression about taxes. By that time, taxation was universally practiced in almost all countries and accepted … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER THIRTEEN (Lesson VII) John Calvin sees Paul repeating himself here with some additional information. He reiterates that we should cooperate with magistrates, but our motive for cooperating … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER THIRTEEN (Lesson VI) Martin Luther makes the point that even if ungodly rulers do not desire to obey God, He still directs everything in such a way … Continue reading →