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NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson III) Early church scholar Origen has this commentary on our access to grace: “How we have access to grace through our Lord Jesus Christ, the … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson II) American theologian Barnes goes on to say that the effect of this plan when the sinner embraces it, it is to produce peace in … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson I)  Verse 1: Having been made right with God because of our faith, we now have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Paul … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS SUMMARY OF CHAPTER FOUR The Apostle Paul was looking for someone that both the Jews and Gentiles respected, to show how getting right with God does not come … Continue reading →

There are many phrases we hear and use without giving them a second thought. But when we do, we wonder if it really makes sense. For instance: Why do we call a building full of many living quarters, apartments, when … Continue reading →

ADULTS CAN BE BABYS TOO Sometimes the soft and trusting heart of a baby can teach us whose hearts have become calloused over time a lesson on unconditional love. I read this in a story told by a mother, I … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R Seyda BOOK OF ROMANS Chapter 4 (Lesson XVIII) Scottish theologian Robert Haldane has quite a bit to say about this marvelous act of Christ in suffering for our sins, and God’s miraculous … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R Seyda BOOK OF ROMANS Chapter 4 (Lesson XVII)  John Calvin gives this advice on following Abraham’s example of faith: “If then we would make a right and proper use of sacred histories, … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R Seyda BOOK OF ROMANS Chapter 4 (Lesson XVI) Verses 21-22: Abraham felt sure that God was able to do what He promised. So that’s why “he was accepted as one who is … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER FOUR (Lesson XV) Verse 19: Abraham was almost a hundred years old, so he was past the age for having children. Also, Sarah could not have children. … Continue reading →