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2 Corinthians 1:18-22
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| Historical References, Commentary and Comparative
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Chapter
X, On Baptism,
Tertullian
(c. 198) |
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Chapter
LIII, On the Resurrection of the Flesh,
Tertullian
(c. 211) |
| From the Geneva Notes.
 | "Last of all he
declares the sum of his doctrine, that is, that all the promises of
salvation are sure and ratified in Christ. Christ is set also forth to
exhibit and fulfil them most assuredly, and without any doubt." |
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| From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
| "Nothing can render
God's promises more certain: his giving them through Christ, assures us
they are his promises; as the wonders God wrought in the life,
resurrection, and ascension of his Son, confirm faith." |
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| From
Wesley's
Notes.
| "For it is God alone
that is able to fulfil these promises." |
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| From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
| "...unto the glory of
God by us--Greek, 'for glory unto God by us'
(compare 2Co
4:15), that is, by our ministerial labors; by us His promises, and
His unchangeable faithfulness to them, are proclaimed. CONYBEARE
takes the 'Amen' to be the Amen at the close of thanksgiving:
but then 'by us' would have to mean what it cannot mean here, 'by us and you.'" |
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| From The People's New
Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
| "He gives us our
stability so that our gospel is yea, sure and steadfast." |
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| Contemporary References, Commentary, and
Comparative Texts:
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"First
Thoughts on Passages on Year B Epistle Passages in the Lectionary:
Epiphany 7," William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
Australia.
| "Associated with the anointing is
sealing, a legal term, which enhanced the certainty of a document or
someone authorised to act on another's behalf." |
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Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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"Crystal Clear," David Busic
and Jeren Rowell, Preacher's Magazine: Listening to the Text,
Engaging the Text, Preaching the Text.
| "The Christian has many reasons to be
confident, keeping our eyes on the Lord when others seem to stray.
Wesleyans call it the Quadrilateral: Scripture, Tradition, Reason, and
Experience. That’s faith hitting on all cylinders!" |
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"Jesus, the
Fulfillment of God's Promises," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed
textual notes. |
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"God's Yes (2 Corinthians 1:20)," Roy A. Harrisville, Word & World
Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1991.
| "To be a person is to have another, another you did not
make, fancy, or construct, but who was there before ever you were, who is
or will be while you're still here and after you've gone -- a given, a
gift." |
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"Yes!!!"
(Also for Confirmation)
Sermons from
Seattle, Pastor Edward F. Markquart,
Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington. |
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"Crystal Clear,"
Dr. Timothy Stidham,
Preacher's Magazine, 2005. |
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