2 Timothy 4:6-18

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• Reading the Text:
  • NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
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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• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • III.XIV.1, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
  • Chapter VIII, Chapter XV, De Corona, Tertullian (c. 211)
  • Chapter XIII, Scorpiace,  Tertullian (c. 213)
  • VII.LII, Against Celsus, Origen (c. 246)
  • Epistle VIII (To the Martyrs and Confessors) -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 250)
  • II.22, III.4, Ecclesiastical History, Eusebius of Caesarea, (c. 320).
  • 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:
  • "First Thoughts on Year C Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Pentecost 22, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "Paul is an inspiration, a mirror in which to see one's own experience, a challenge to stay on course to the end and somehow also to find the peace that comes from simply pouring oneself out without breaking oneself down by feeling one has always to be successful and hold everything together."
  • "A Good Servant of Christ Jesus," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources.
  • "Heavenly Minded," Michael Battle, The Christian Century, 2001.
    • "If we don’t look to heaven, bend the knee and pray to the living God, we will cling to visions in which eschatological destruction, hijacked planes and addictive drugs are our basis for understanding our deepest needs."
  • "Finished, But Not Yet," Expository Essay, Dr. William R. Long. Part 2.
    • "Good-byes are always difficult, especially when the good-bye is not simply because one is leaving for a time but is leaving one's hearers for all time."
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  • Battle, Michael, "Heavenly Minded," The Christian Century, 2001.
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  • Brueggemann, Walter, "Disputed Present, Assured Future," The Christian Century, 1992.
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  • Hullinger, Jerry M., "The Historical Background of Paul's Athletic Allusions," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2004.
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  • MaGee, Gregory S., "Paul's Response to the Shame and Pain of Imprisonment in 2 Timothy," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2008.
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  • Otey, Rush, "Christian Faith and Sports," Journal for Preachers, 2009. (Sermon on 2 Timothy 4:5-8)
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• Reviews:
• Sermons:
  • "Never Give Up," the Rev. Dr. James W. Moore, Day 1, 2001.
  • "The Gift of God's Presence," John Jewell, 2001.
• With Children:
  • "Demas Forsakes Paul," children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian Center.
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  • Clip Art, 2 Timothy 4:7, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
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• Hymns and Music:
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: 2 Timothy 4:7, 8. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
  • "Fight the Good Fight," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, a new, relevant hymn set to traditional tunes.
  • At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
    • Lead On, O King Eternal
    • There's Sunshine in My Soul Today
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