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Colossians 1:1-14

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bulletReading the Text:
bullet NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
bullet The Bible Gateway: NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
bulletThe Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
bulletThe World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
bulletHistorical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
bulletIII.XVI.3, V.II.2, V.XII.4, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
bulletV.10, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
bulletChapter X, Exhortation to Chastity, Tertullian (c. 210)
bulletV.19, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 212)
bulletOn the Lord's Prayer -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 252)
bulletCommentary by St John Chrysostom: Homily I, Homily II.
bulletFrom the Geneva Notes.
bullet"The matter itself of our salvation is Christ the Son of God, who has obtained remission of sins for us by the offering up of himself."
bulletFrom Matthew Henry's Commentary.
bullet"Good words will not do without good works."
bulletFrom Wesley's Notes.
bullet"The voluntary passion of our Lord appeased the Father's wrath, obtained pardon and acceptance for us, and, consequently, dissolved the dominion and power which Satan had over us through our sins. So that forgiveness is the beginning of redemption, as the resurrection is the completion of it."
bulletFrom the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
bullet"The full knowledge of God is the real instrument of enlargement in soul and life of the believer [ALFORD]."
bulletFrom The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
bullet"God's infinite love had called them to be children, heirs, and joint-heirs with Christ. The heavenly inheritance is meant. To have a share with the saints in light is to be heirs of heavenly felicity."
bulletContemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
bullet "First Thoughts on Year C Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Pentecost 7, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet"Colossians is acclaiming a generous love which says: stop all this and believe in grace! You don't have to become religious in this way. On the contrary you can be liberated from such religion to be free to respond to God and others and yourselves with joy!"
bullet Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet Colossians 1:1-14, Christ and the Powers of Darkness: Lessons from Colossians, Robert Paul Roth, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1986.
bullet "The Power of the Word of God," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources.
bullet"Seek to apply the central place Paul gives to the ministry of the Word in the life of the Colossian church. How does your church stack up?"
bullet "The Meaning of Vocation," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Vocation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004.
bullet "Why Should We Forgive?" study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Forgiveness," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001.
bullet Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion, Colossians 1:1-14, Wesley White. "A place of conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
bullet"A word of hope for the future is known because a word of hope about the present has been heard. To disjoint the two is to miss worthy living (joyful patience)."
bullet "All at Once!" Expository Essay, Colossians 1:1-14, Dr. William R. Long.
bullet"Joy is the concept that links v. 11 and 12. Joy because God has made us sufficient to receive, and understand, this great mystery of Christ."
bullet "Living the Cosmic Life," analysis and reflections by Robin Morgan in Sabbatheology by The Crossings Community of St Louis.
bullet"We're sitting in the same places, doing the same jobs, driving the same roads, but now, with Jesus at our side, everything is different."
bulletArticles & Background:
bullet "On Raisin' Abel," Robert B. Sloan, Jr., (other resources at) "Children," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003.
bullet"Developing Christian practice and virtue in our children is a complex matter..."
bullet "Translating a#gioj in Col 1,2 and Eph 1,1," Thomas B. Slater, Biblica, 2006.
bullet"...from grammatical, linguistic, theological and literary perspectives, the best translation of a#gioj in Col 1,2 and Eph 1,1 is as an adjective."
bulletArticles in ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are subscribed and logged in to ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
bulletGuroian, Vigan, "Seeing Worship as Ethics: An Orthodox Perspective," Journal of Religious Ethics, 1985. Image Browse - PDF
bulletRoth, Robert Paul, "Christ and the Powers of Darkness: Lessons from Colossians," Word & World, 1986. Image Browse - PDF
bulletShogren, Gary S., "Presently Entering the Kingdom of Christ: The Background and Purpose of Col 1:12-14," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1988. Image Browse - PDF
bulletvan der Watt, J.G., "Colossians 1:3-12 Considered As an Exordium," Journal of Theology for Southern Africa, 1986. Image Browse - PDF
bulletReviews:
bulletSermons:
bullet "Worthy Living," John Jewell, 2001.
bulletWith Children:
bullet "The Five-Finger Prayer," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com.
bulletDrama:
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bulletHymns and Music:
bullet Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Colossians 1:12. The Cyber Hymnal.
bullet "To the Saints," Colossians 1:2, scripture texts set to music, Peter L. Haynes, Long Green Valley Church.
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bulletStudy Links and Resources for the Book of Colossians