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NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS SUMMARY OF CHAPTER SIX In the first five chapters of Romans, Paul encourages us on the actual meaning of the Gospel. It is the power of God to … Continue reading →

If you are upset because people don’t think highly enough of you, it’s no doubt because you don’t think highly enough of yourself. If you want to be respected, respect yourself; if you want to be an honest person, be … Continue reading →

CRYING OVER SPILLED WATER When I lived in Asia, I was privileged to visit India every year to preach and fellowship with Christians there. I would often see men and women carry objects on their shoulders. So when I heard … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER SIX (Lesson XXII) Frédéric Godet also offers his interpretation of what Paul says here, in that there are some scholars who think that in verse 23, as … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER SIX (Lesson XXI) The Apostle Paul does not want to end this narrative on a sour note. So he gladly proclaims the benefits of turning to God … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER SIX (Lesson XIX) It is important to note that one English translation of verse 22 reads, “You have as your fruit, sanctification.”1 Another version renders it, “You … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER SIX (Lesson XIX) Robert Haldane gives his view on the fruit that dedicated believers should produce out of thankfulness to the glory of God. For Paul, besides … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER SIX (Lesson XVIII) Frédéric Godet has an interesting take on what Paul says here by citing the speck of irony he sees in the second part of … Continue reading →

YOUR HEART IS WHERE YOUR HEAD RESTS Ralph Waldo Emerson was a venerated American poet, essayist, philosopher, and pastor. A Harvard graduate, Emerson was appointed as pastor of the Old Second Church in Boston, but soon became a despondent preacher. … Continue reading →

DON’T BE ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL When I read this story, it reminded me that sometimes we go through life so fast that it takes an accident or illness for God to get our attention. It tells us about a … Continue reading →