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2 Corinthians 5:16-21
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
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Chapter VIII,
The Epistle of Ignatius to the Magnesians,
Ignatius of Antioch (c. 110).
(Longer version only - 4th cent interpolation.) |
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V.2,
V.12,
Against
Marcion, Tertullian
(c. 212) |
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II.VI.7,
First
Principles (De Principiis),
Origen.
(c.225) |
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V.II,
The
Refutation of all Heresies (Philosophumena),
Hippolytus of Rome.
(c. 225) |
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I.6,
II.21,
Commentary
on the Gospel of John,
Origen.
(c.228) |
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I.LXIX,
IV.XV,
Against
Celsus, Origen. (c.246) |
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XI.17,
XIV.7,
Commentary
on the Gospel of Matthew,
Origen. (c.247) |
| From the
Geneva Notes.
 | "As a thing made new by God,
for though a man is not newly created when God gives him the spirit
of regeneration, but only his qualities are changed, yet nonetheless
it pleased the Holy Spirit to speak so, to teach us that we must
attribute all things to the glory of God. Not that we are as rocks
or stones, but because God creates in us both the will to will well,
and the power to do well." |
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| From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
| "The renewed man acts upon new
principles, by new rules, with new ends, and in new company." |
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On Regeneration
(2 Cor 5:17): sermon by George Whitefield. |
| From
Wesley's Notes.
| "He has new life, new senses,
new faculties, new affections, new appetites, new ideas and
conceptions. His whole tenor of action and conversation is new, and
he lives, as it were, in a new world. God, men, the whole creation,
heaven, earth, and all therein, appear in a new light, and stand
related to him in a new manner, since he was created anew in Christ
Jesus." |
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On Knowing Christ After
the Flesh (2 Cor 5:16),
On Sin In Believers
(2 Cor 5:17). Sermons by John Wesley. |
| "The Believer, A
New Creature: 2 Corinthians 5:17," Charles H. Spurgeon, 1869.
| "If salvation be entirely a
creation of God, if God alone can work it, what hope this ought to give the most forlorn
sinner!" |
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| From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
| "Two distinct Greek
verbs are used here for "know"; the first ("know
we no man") means "to be personally acquainted with";
the latter ("known Christ . . . know . . .
more") is to recognize, or estimate. Paul's estimate
of Christ, or the expected Messiah, was carnal, but is so now no
more." |
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| From
The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
| "The old life ended when we
died and were buried. Born anew, we are new creatures who must live
a new life." |
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| Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
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"First
Thoughts on Year C Epistle Passages in the Lectionary,"
Lent 4, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
Australia.
| "Paul moves God into centre stage - not
always easy to do when ministries and egos are involved." |
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Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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"Interfaith Dialogue and Service," Resources for Prophetic
Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council
of Churches, 2007. |
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"Reconciliation," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources.
| "What are the consequences of
reconciliation?" |
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Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion,
2 Corinthians 5:16-21, Wesley White. "A place of
conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
| "There
is an impetus to reconciliation that, once experienced, brings a desire
for more." |
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"All Things New," Expository Essay,
2 Corinthians 5:16-21, Dr. William R. Long.
| "We do not live the Gospel for
ourselves alone." |
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"Drawn Together," Darrell Jodock,
The Christian Century, 1995.
| "Central to these passages is reconciliation, the resumption of a healthy
relationship." |
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"A
New Point of View," analysis and
reflection by Timothy J. Hoyer in Sabbatheology by The
Crossings Community of St Louis.
| "When we wake up in the
morning, we don't just think about how we should look for work, but
how can we look like ambassadors for Christ today." |
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| Articles & Background:
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"On the
Need for Reconciliation by the Church," Jerry S. Maneker, PhD., Speak
from the Heart, Christian Voices of Compassion, Tolerance, Peace &
Justice.
| "The Church, to be worthy of its name and purpose, must
speak out and reclaim its mandate from those who have infiltrated it and
usurped its authority, twisting its message, twisting the Gospel, to be in
accord with their own prejudices, frequently borne of tradition, but also
frequently borne of their own one dimensional, sometimes perverse,
natures." |
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"Incorporated Righteousness: A Response to Recent Evangelical Discussion
Concerning the Imputation of Christ's Righteousness in Justification,"
Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 2004. |
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"Vision
and Imagination in the Atonement Doctrine,"
Leanne Van Dyk, Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology, San
Francisco Theological Seminary. Theology Today 1993.
| "Although very different in
literary form and intent, the works of both Girard and Paton
illuminate the deepest human longings and needs. The doctrine of the
atonement seeks to address these longings and needs by articulating
for each new age the confession that in Christ, God is reconciling
the world to God's self." |
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"The
Identity and Purpose of the Church," Paul D. Hanson, Theology Today,
1985.
| "The church's purpose is not its own.
The church is present in the world on behalf of the God by whose grace it
has been called into existence." |
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"Mission among Muslims: Reconciled Ambassadors," Herbert Zorn,
Word & World Texts in Context,
1996. |
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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.):
| Anderson, Gerald H.,
"Christian Mission and Human Transformation: Toward Century 21,"
Mission Studies, 1985. |
| Bird, Michael F.,
"Incorporated Righteousness: A Response to Recent Evangelical Discussion
Concerning the Imputation of Christ's Righteousness in Justification,"
Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 2004. |
| Boers, Hendrikus,
"2 Corinthians 5:14-6:2: A Fragment of Pauline Christology," The
Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2002. |
| Charry, Ellen T.,
"Virtual Salvation," Theology Today, 2004. |
| Cousar, Charles B.,
"Paul and the Death of Jesus," Interpretation, 1998. |
| Gloer, W. Hulitt,
"2 Corinthians 5:14-21," Review & Expositor, 1989. |
| Gloer, W. Hulitt, "Ambassadors of
Reconciliation: Paul's Genius in Applying the Gospel in a Multi-Cultural
World," Review & Expositor, 2007. (Issue focus on
"reconciliation.")
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| Grieb, A. Katherine, "So That In Him
We Might Become the Righteousness of God': Some Theological Reflections
on the Church Becoming Justice," Ex Auditu, 2006.
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| Hamerton-Kelly, Robert G.,
"A Girardian Interpretation of Paul: Rivalry, Mimesis and Victimage in the
Corinthian Correspondence," Semeia, 1985. |
| Hanson, Paul D.,
"The Identity and Purpose of the Church," Theology Today, 1985. |
| Harrelson, Walter, "How to Interpret
the Old Testament: The Central Issue between Christians and Jews,"
Review & Expositor, 2006.
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| Hollon, D. Leslie, "Reconciliation:
Pastoral Reflections and Resources," Review & Expositor, 2007.
(Issue focus on "reconciliation.")
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| Jodock, Darrell,
"Drawn Together," The Christian Century, 1995. |
| Miller, Glenn T.,
"Between Text & Sermon: 2 Corinthians 5:11 - 6:13," Interpretation,
2000. |
| Pobee, John S.,
"Human Transformation: A Biblical View," Mission Studies, 1985. |
| Polhill, John B.,
"Reconciliation at Corinth: 2 Corinthians 4-7," Review & Expositor,
1989. |
| Zorn, Herbert,
"Mission among Muslims: A Sermon Series," Word & World, 1996.
(See "Reconciled Ambassadors," page 243.) |
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| Reviews: |
| Sermons:
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"From Conversion
to Mission,"
Fr. Patrick Brennan,
30 Good
Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 1992.
| "Conversion is much more than changing denominations.
It is awakening to the whole Gospel -- the necessary connection between
the Kingdom of God that Jesus preached, and the work of social justice.
God's Kingdom is no less than this, the transformation of society with the
power of the Gospel." |
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"Ambassadors for Jesus Christ," Pastor Edward F. Marquart, Grace
Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
| "Today, the question is: What does it mean for you to
be an ambassador for Jesus Christ in your particular situation, in the
year 2001, here in Des Moines, Kent, and Federal Way?" |
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| With Children:
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"Born Again
- A New Creation," Illustrating the Story (lessons, children's
sermons), coloring pages, activity sheets, crafts, children's songs.
MSSS Crafts. |
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"In Christ, We Are
a New Creation,"
children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian
Center. |
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Butterfly Maze,
Butterfly
Dot-to-Dot, Butterfly Craft,
Butterfly
Wordsearch, sermons4kids.com. |
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| Drama:
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| Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
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| Hymns and Music:
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Hymns with Scripture
Allusions: 2 Corinthians 5:17, 20, 21. The Cyber Hymnal. |
| 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
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