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NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER THREE (Lesson XVIII) John Bengel has some enlightening exposition on important words in this verse: “Redemption – from sin and misery. Atonement or propitiation, and redemption result … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER THREE (Lesson XVII) John Calvin believes that Paul is depending on the fact that everyone who is conscious of their sin, feels confounded and lost by a … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER THREE (Lesson XVI) Early church theologian Augustine asks: “Could Paul have promised glory, honor, and peace to the good works of Gentiles apart from the grace of … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER THREE (Lesson XV) Early church preacher Chrysostom gives us his thoughts on God’s righteousness: “Paul does not say that the righteousness of God has been ‘given’ but … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER THREE (Lesson XIV) Reformer John Calvin points out the real conflict that Paul alludes to here about the law being a source of righteousness. In a scholarly … Continue reading →

“If we deny love given to us, if we refuse to give love because we fear pain or loss, then our lives will not only be empty, our loss even greater.” – Unknown

A LETTER FROM GOD From: God To: All His Children Effective Immediately: Please be aware that there are changes you need to make in your life. These changes need to be completed so that I may fulfill my promises to … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER THREE (Lesson XIII) Verses 19-20: What the law says is for those who live under the law. It eliminates anyone from making excuses. And it brings the … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER THREE (Lesson XII) Verse 18: “They have no reverence for God.” Apparently, that was this situation in Rome. When you combine corrupt attitudes and destructive action, the … Continue reading →

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 →