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I shared this story some years ago, but after reading it again, it still made me think about the truth that the story contains. So I thought I’d share it again and hope, even if you read it before, it … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XXXV) Albert Barnes notes that Paul is not inventing a new Christian ministry here, it was prominent even among the Gentiles. In many countries, it … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XXXIV) Paul certainly practiced what he preached when it came to caring for those in need. For instance, he sent instructions to the Corinthian church … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XXXIII) John Calvin also saw the importance of prayer. For him, we might describe it as a form of spiritual hydration. Prayer, like water, allows … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XXXII) One thing that God appreciates highly and what fellow believers hold dear is when a person is faithful and trustworthy. Paul expressed this to … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XXXI) The Apostle Paul told the Colossians something that has happened to all of us. He wrote: “You must not change from what you believe … Continue reading →

Well-known Indian independence movement leader against British rule, Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) was quoted as one saying, “There is more to life than just increasing its speed.” In other words, getting things done in a hurry without first determining their priority … Continue reading →

NO FORMAL WEAR REQUIRED Since there was no name attached to this story, I cannot be sure if it really happened or it was written by someone who hoped it would happen. In either case, I wanted to share it … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XXX) Charles Hodge also has something interesting to say about serving the Lord. For him, our zeal in serving Him means having all our activities … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XXIX) Early church scholar Pelagius admonishes believers not to become distracted and procrastinate in becoming involved in God’s work because they are more interested in … Continue reading →