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NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWO (Part XII) Early church scholar Origen questions which Law Paul is talking about here. He writes: “When the apostle says that those who are without the … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWO (Part XI) Reformer John Calvin says that he sees a division of the whole human race into two classes. God had separated the Jews from everyone … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWO (Part X) Adam Clarke sees tribulation and anguish in a similar vein: “Misery of all descriptions, without the possibility of escape, will this righteous Judge inflict … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWO (Part IX) Early church scholars give their views on what Paul is saying here about a final judgment. In Ambrosiaster we read: “Those who doubt that … Continue reading →

In a play written by James Shirley (1596-1666), an English poet and dramatist, titled: “The Contention of Ajax and Ulysses, for the Armor of Achilles,” six princes are carrying the body of Ajax to the temple when a wise man … Continue reading →

While mathematics was never my best subject in school nor my favorite, I did get to appreciate its value a whole lot more after I got out of school. But when we see its genius in the light of God’s … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWO (Part VIII) The Apostle Paul wanted to make sure that the believers in Rome did not get the idea that they were trying to please God … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWO (Part VII) Several early church scholars have something to say about those who keep on sinning without fear. In the writings of Ambrosiaster, we read: “Such … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWO (Part VI) The earliest of church scholars, Irenaeus, see this portion of Paul’s letter as a warning to those who fear no punishment from God for … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER TWO (Part V) Early church scholar Ambrosiaster also has things to say about people who abuse God’s kindness: “Paul says this so that no one should think … Continue reading →