2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12
(2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12)
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Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Greek Interlinear Bible, ScrTR, ScrTR t, Strong, Parsing, CGTS, CGES id, AV.
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- The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
- IV.XXVII.4, IV.XXXIII.11, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- V.16, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 212)
- Chapter XIII, Scorpiace, Tertullian (c. 213)
- Commentary by St John Chrysostom: Homily II, Homily III.
- From the Geneva Notes.
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
- From Wesley's Notes.
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
- Commentary, 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 | Andy Johnson | Professor of New Testament, Nazarene Theological Seminary | A Plain Account, 2016
- Commentary, 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12, Miriam Kamell, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013.
  - "And although faith frames the passage as something Paul is always concerned to encourage, Paul boasts not simply in their faith, but in their endurance, something particularly remarkable for this congregation that is facing persecution in a world hostile to their newfound identity."
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2013.
- Commentary, 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12, James Boyce, Pentecost 23C Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
  - "A final suggestion: since the lectionary readings for Pentecost 23, 24, and 25 encompass essentially the whole of this brief letter, this offers the preacher an opportunity for a three-part series on this letter..."
- 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Pentecost 22C, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- First Thoughts on Year C Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Pentecost 24, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
  - "The glorification of Christ or of God relies less on what we sing or say than on what we actually do and how we live."
- "Worthy of His Call," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
- Christian Greetings: The Salutation, and Commendation and Comfort in the Face of Persecution, by J. Hampton Keathley III, at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Adam, A.K.M., "Walk This Way: Repetition, Difference, and the Imitation of Christ," Interpretation, 2001.
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- Aus, Roger D., "The Liturgical Background of the Necessity and Propriety of Giving Thanks according to 2 Thessalonians 1:3," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1973.
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- Fudge, Edward, "The Final End of the Wicked," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1984.
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- Poythress, Vern S., "2 Thessalonians 1 Supports Amillennialism," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1994.
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- Rosscup, James E., "Paul's Concept of Eternal Punishment," Master's Seminary Journal, 1998.
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Sermons:
- Spiritual Friendships, the Rev. Glenn Ethridge, Day 1, 2010.
With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Proper 26, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013. 2010.
- "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," November 3, 2013, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: 2 Thessalonians 1:2-4, 11-12 and Hunter's Best Friend at School by Laura Malone Elliott. 2010.
Drama:
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Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: 2 Thessalonians 1:11. The Cyber Hymnal.
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