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NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER ELEVEN (Lesson V) Verses 5-6: It is the same now. God has maintained a chosen few by virtue of grace and election. And if He chose them … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER ELEVEN (Lesson IV) For Robert Haldane, when Paul used the term “people” in verse one, he was referring to Israel. But here in verse two, the term … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER ELEVEN (Lesson III) Spreading the Gospel of the Messiah among the scattered Jews was important, that’s why when Paul and Barnabas were in the city of Antioch … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER ELEVEN (Lesson II) – 04/24/18 Albert Barnes assesses Paul’s argument here concerning clarification of which laws in the first covenant Jews would not be enforced by the … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER ELEVEN (Lesson I) Verse 1: In that case, I ask, “Did God force His people to leave Him?” Of course not. I myself am an Israelite. I … Continue reading →

While studying philosophy at the University of North Dakota, I was introduced to the writings of Chinese philosopher Laozi (also pronounced Lao Tzu (604-531 BC). In one of his books, he made a statement that was very revealing. There are … Continue reading →

A BIG REVELATION IN A SMALL OBJECT A new associate pastor was being given a tour around the church property by the senior pastor. He was a bit insecure about his goals in life and asked this seasoned head pastor … Continue reading →

A FASCINATING STORY WITHIN A STORY Imagine a long, long time ago, a very wealthy and powerful man was looking for a wife. He had his eye on the granddaughter of a very close friend of his. As he watched … Continue reading →

Preparatory Insights Into Our Study of Romans, Chapter Eleven I am a firm believer in the principles of Bible study as taught by Dr. Charles A. Briggs (1841-1913), an American theologian.1 He believed that for us to really understand almost … Continue reading →

  TO ALL MY PRECIOUS READERS You are all exceptional people. Despite all the distractions that demand your attention each day, you still stop and take time to study your Bible. I’m sure our heavenly Father looks down and smiles … Continue reading →