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NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XXVIII) Professor F. F. Bruce puts a real twist on this by translating what Paul says here this way: “Outdo one another in showing honor.” … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XXVII) John Calvin sees that Paul is having some difficulty in finding words to express the eagerness and compassion that defines Christian love. Remember, our … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XXVI) Jewish historian Flavius Josephus spoke about the role of brotherly love in his writings. He quotes Moses as he called out Korah, a fellow … Continue reading →

Elbert Hubbard (1856-1915), American writer, publisher, artist, and philosopher once said, “The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.” Being obsessed with perfectionism is one of the most crippling conditions that cause … Continue reading →

RECIPE FOR GOOD CORN There was a farmer who grew the best corn in his State. Every year at the State Fair he won the award for the best-grown corn. One year a newspaper reporter interviewed him and learned something … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XXV) Frédéric Godet offers insight on what he sees as a critical part of these spiritual gifts. Although the gifts themselves are varied, there is … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XXIV) Paul knew what he was talking about when it came to being real and genuine with others. One thing he learned, you never need … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XXIII) When it comes to looking at this gift of showing compassion as part church doctrine, the different offices of the church are to be … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XXII) Henry Alford agrees with Barnes’ understanding of the various ways in which this term of “supervising” can be viewed. However, he does not believe … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWELVE (Lesson XXI) On the gift of giving, Robert Haldane believes that this applies to the office of the church deacon. But since Paul is not speaking … Continue reading →