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Hebrews 11:1-16
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | Comparative World Scriptures from United
Communities of Spirit:
Faith. |
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V.XXXII.2, Adversus
Haereses,
Irenaeus of Lyons.
(c. 180) |
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Chapter II, Adversus
Judaeos,
Tertullian
(c. 198) |
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II.2,
II.4, Stromata,
Clement of Alexandria (c 200) |
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II.25, Against
Marcion,
Tertullian
(c. 208) |
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Chapter
L, On the Soul,
Tertullian
(c 210) |
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Chapter
XII, Exhortation to Chastity, Tertullian (c. 210) |
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II.11, Commentary
on the Gospel of John,
Origen.
(c.228) |
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"The True Doctrine," On the Incarnation of the Word,
Athanasius of Alexandria, c. 318. |
| From the Geneva Notes.
 | "An excellent description of faith by
the effects, because it represents things which
are but yet in hope, and sets as it were before
our eyes things that are invisible." |
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| From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
| "Faith always has been the mark of
God's servants, from the beginning of the world." |
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| From Wesley's Notes.
| "The definition of faith given in this
verse, and exemplified in the various instances following, undoubtedly
includes justifying faith, but not directly as justifying. For faith
justifies only as it refers to, and depends on, Christ. But here is no
mention of him as the object of faith; and in several of the instances
that follow, no notice is taken of him or his salvation, but only of
temporal blessings obtained by faith. And yet they may all be considered
as evidences of the power of justifying faith in Christ, and of its
extensive exercise in a course of steady obedience amidst difficulties and
dangers of every kind." |
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| On Faith
(Hebrews 11:1), On the Discoveries of
Faith (Hebrews 11:1). Sermons by John Wesley. |
| Heaven,
Edward Griffin, c. 1830. |
| From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871). |
| From
The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
| "The old meaning of substance, as well
as of Hupostasis, the Greek word here used, is "stand under," that is to
be a foundation. Faith is the foundation on which all our hopes for the
future are built." |
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| Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
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"First
Thoughts on Year C Epistle Passages in the Lectionary,"
Pentecost 11, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
Australia.
| "The author offers a daring
interpretation of religious tradition, which might apply to many human
religious pursuits." |
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Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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"On a Wild and Windy Mountain," William
Willimon, The Christian Century, 1983. At
Religion Online.
| "How odd that we who make our homes and
plant our gardens under the shadow of the mushroom cloud, who regularly
discard our innocents in sacrifices to far lesser gods than Yahweh, should
look condescendingly upon Abraham." |
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"Faith,"
"The
Great Ones of Faith," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. |
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"Citizens of Another City," study guide for
adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Cities
and Towns," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. |
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"Faith -- Living
in the Dark,"
Expository Essay,
Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16, Dr. William R. Long.
Part 2.
| "Faith may not be aimless wandering, but
it isn't a planned life. It is real, but it is a different kind of reality." |
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| Articles & Background:
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"The Virtue of Hope," John E. Hare,
(other resources at)
"Heaven
and Hell," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2007.
| "Hope in the final full actualization of
the kingdom of God can sustain our commitment to improve life here on
earth...But the virtue of hope must be rooted in faith in God, not mere
optimism about human beings’ capacity for self-improvement." |
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| Articles in
ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are
subscribed and logged in to
ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
| Abraham, Wiliam J., "Faith, Assurance, and Conviction: An
Epistemological Commentary on Hebrews 11:1," Ex Auditu, 2003.
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| Baker, Kimberly F., "Hebrews 11 - The Promise of Faith,"
Review & Expositor, 1997.
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| Brawley, Robert L.,
"Discoursive Structure and the Unseen in Hebrews 2:8 and 11:1: A Neglected
Aspect of the Context," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1993.
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| Cosby, Michael R., "The Rhetorical Composition of Hebrews
11," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1988.
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| Culpepper, R. Alan,
"A Superior Faith: Hebrews 10:19-12:2," Review and Expositor,
1985.
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| Durnbaugh, Donald F., "Go Forth in Faith: Qualities of
Faith From Hebrews 11-12," Brethren Life and Thought, 1990.
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| Miller, Merland Ray, "What Is The Literary Form of
Hebrews 11?" Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1986.
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| Moltmann, Jürgen,
"Control Is Good -- Trust Is Better: Freedom and Security in a 'Free
World,'" Theology Today, 2006.
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| Neyrey, Jerome H., S.J.,
"God, Benefactor and Patron: The Major Cultural Model for Interpreting the
Deity in Greco-Roman Antiquity," Journal for the Study of the New
Testament, 2005.
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| Ray, Stephen G., Jr., "Proper Pre-Natal Care," Journal
of Family Ministry, 2005. (Sermon)
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| Rhee, Victor (Sung Yul),
"Chiasm and the Concept of Faith in Hebrews 11," Bibliotheca Sacra,
1998.
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| Spencer, Richard A., "Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16, Between Text
& Sermon" Interpretation, 1995.
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| Thiessen, Matthew, "Hebrews and the End of the Exodus,"
Novum Testamentum, 2007.
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| Tietjen, John H., "Hebrews 11:8-12, Expository Article,"
Interpretation, 1988.
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| Willimon, William, "On a Wild and Windy Mountain," The
Christian Century, 1983.
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| Reviews: |
| Sermons:
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"Wishful
Thinking, Optimism and Hope," the Rev. Dr. Michael Foss, Day 1,
2007. |
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"The Faith Journey," David Lose,
30 Good
Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 2007. |
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"Trusting in God
in the Days that Lie Ahead," the Rev. Dr. Tony Campolo, 30 Good
Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 2002. |
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"The Hope that
Comes from Faith," the Rev. Dr. Tony Campolo, 30 Good Minutes,
Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 1999. |
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"Where Is
Home?" the Rev. Martin Copenhaver, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago
Sunday Evening Club, 1995. |
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"Believing Is
Seeing," Dr. R. Maurice Boyd, 30 Good
Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 1991. |
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"Fear Not...But
Watch It!" Fr. Patrick Brennan,
30 Good Minutes, Chicago
Sunday Evening Club, 1995. |
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| With Children:
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"Faith Heroes,"
Illustrating the Story (lessons, children's sermons),
coloring pages, activity sheets, crafts, children's songs. MSSS Crafts. |
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"Things I Don't Understand,"
Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com. |
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"Pain & Able,"
"Pilgrims and
Strangers," Jim Kerlin, childrensermons.com. |
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| Drama:
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| Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
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Clip Art,
Hebrews 11:1, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators. |
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| Hymns and Music:
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Hymns with Scripture
Allusions: Hebrews 11:1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 13, 16. The Cyber Hymnal. |
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Hymnal
Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship. |
| At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke
files, projection text):
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| Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's
Art Index: |
| Study Links and Resources for the Book of Hebrews |
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