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Colossians 1:1-14
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | III.XVI.3, V.II.2, V.XII.4, Adversus
Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons.
(c. 180) |
| V.10, Stromata,
Clement of Alexandria (c 200) |
| Chapter
X, Exhortation to Chastity, Tertullian (c. 210) |
| V.19, Against
Marcion, Tertullian
(c. 212) |
| On the
Lord's Prayer -- Cyprian
of Carthage (c. 252) |
| Commentary by St John Chrysostom: Homily I,
Homily II. |
| From the Geneva Notes.
 | "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." |
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| From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
| "Good words will not do without good
works." |
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| From Wesley's
Notes.
| "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." |
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| From the Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
| "The full knowledge of God is the real
instrument of enlargement in soul and life of the believer [ALFORD]." |
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| From The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
| "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." |
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| Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
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"First
Thoughts on Year C Epistle Passages in the Lectionary,"
Pentecost 7, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
Australia.
| "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!" |
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Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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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. |
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"The Power
of the Word of God," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources.
| "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?" |
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"The Meaning of Vocation," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Vocation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. |
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"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. |
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Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion,
Colossians 1:1-14, Wesley White. "A place of
conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
| "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)." |
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"All at
Once!" Expository Essay,
Colossians 1:1-14, Dr. William R. Long.
| "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." |
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"Living the Cosmic
Life," analysis and reflections by Robin Morgan in Sabbatheology
by The Crossings Community of St Louis.
| "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." |
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| Articles & Background:
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"On Raisin' Abel," Robert B. Sloan, Jr., (other resources at)
"Children," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2003.
| "Developing Christian practice and virtue in our
children is a complex matter..." |
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"Translating a#gioj in Col 1,2 and Eph 1,1," Thomas B. Slater,
Biblica, 2006.
| "...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." |
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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.):
| Guroian, Vigan,
"Seeing Worship as Ethics: An Orthodox Perspective," Journal of
Religious Ethics, 1985.
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| Roth, Robert Paul,
"Christ and the Powers of Darkness: Lessons from Colossians," Word &
World, 1986.
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| Shogren, Gary S.,
"Presently Entering the Kingdom of Christ: The Background and Purpose of Col
1:12-14," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1988.
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| van der Watt, J.G.,
"Colossians 1:3-12 Considered As an Exordium," Journal of Theology
for Southern Africa, 1986.
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