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NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN Chapter One (Lesson IX) 10/15/20 The same things are said of each, and the same characteristics attributed to each. The fundamental resemblance lies in the fact that … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN Chapter One (Lesson VIII) 10/14/20 William Kelly (1822-1888) also draws attention to the term, “The Word of Life.” It is, indeed, closely connected with the main object … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN Chapter One (Lesson VII) 10/13/20 James McKnight (1721-1800) reminds us that the Apostle John is not merely describing “the word” but “the Living Word.” It is “the … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN Chapter One (Lesson VI) 10/12/20 Œcumenius (circa 700-800 AD) believes that the Apostle John wrote this counter to the Jews and Greeks. They claimed that Christianity was … Continue reading →

It’s been a long time since I played on a schoolyard during recess and heard someone involved in a game accuse another person of not being fair in their scoring. The other person was giving themselves an advantage by changing … Continue reading →

THE ROAD OF HARD KNOCKS Renee Mercer loved her calling as a pastor’s wife. She was content in the background, serving next to her husband, Dave, a Wesleyan Methodist pastor. They had just celebrated 30 years of “I do’s” and … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN Chapter One (Lesson V) 10/09/20 Now we come to the text itself. First, by Exposition, we will examine what else we find in the Scriptures that harmonizes … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN Chapter One (Lesson IV) 10/08/20 Frederick Denison Maurice (1805–1872) was an English Anglican theologian, a prolific author, and one of the founders of Christian socialism, and makes an … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN INTRODUCTION (Lesson III) 10/07/20 Maybe after reading this touching story, you will see things about love here in John’s first Epistle that you never saw before. Why … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN INTRODUCTION (Lesson II) 10/06/20 Jewish philosopher Philo of Alexandria (BC 25-50 AD), noted for his comprehension of the early congregations of believers and the writings of the … Continue reading →