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NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER THREE (Lesson XI) John Calvin has an interesting comment in which he sees the vice mentioned in verse 14 being opposite in character from the one mentioned … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER THREE (Lesson X) Charles Hodge adds his commentary on mankind’s moral collapse: “Blinded by sin to the perfections and loveliness of God and truth, they have turned … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER THREE (Lesson IX) The prophet Isaiah saw something that gave him insight as to why people were not going to God for help. He said: “Look at … Continue reading →

“The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.” – Anonymous I like what one writer had to say on this subject: “The most marked difference between stupidity and genius is that -usually- the stuff coming from … Continue reading →

Child’s Definition of LOVE. A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds, “What does love mean?” The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined. See what you … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER THREE (Lesson VIII) Charles Hodge also notes the impact of such thinking by Paul’s opponents on the doctrine that would be adopted by the community of believers … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER THREE (Lesson VII) Verses 8-9: Why not say, “Let’s all sin, so that good will come from it.” (Some people slanderously claim I’ve made such a statement!) … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER THREE (Lesson VI) Reformist John Calvin points out that Paul is bringing into the conversation some idea that was going around, not something he considered valid. Calvin … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER THREE (Lesson V) Bible scholar Adam Clarke adds his thoughts on God’s unfailing promises : “Should any man say that the promise of God had failed toward … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER THREE (Lesson IV) If every preacher were to backslide, and every theologian proves to be a heretic, and every evangelist found to be a fraud, it still … Continue reading →