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Colossians 1:15-29
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | Chapter XXIV of
The First Epistle to the Corinthians, Clement of Rome (ca.
96). |
| Chapter XX, The
Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians, Ignatius of Antioch (c. 110).
(Longer version only - 4th cent interpolation.) |
| Chapter I, The
Epistle of Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans, Ignatius of Antioch (c. 110).
(Longer Version only - 4th cent interpolation) |
| Chapter XII
of the Epistle of Barnabas.
(ca. 130) |
| Similitude IX.12,
Shepherd of Hermas. (c.145) |
| I.IV.5, II.XXII.4, III.XVI.3, IV.XX.2, V.XIV.2, Adversus
Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons.
(c. 180) |
| Chapter IX, Adversus
Judaeos, Tertullian
(c. 198) |
| V.10, Stromata,
Clement of Alexandria (c 200) |
| I.16, Against
Marcion, Tertullian
(c. 207) |
| Chapter XVI,
Against the Valentinians, Tertullian (c.
210) |
| Chapter
XXIII, On the Resurrection of the Flesh, Tertullian
(c. 211) |
| V.19, V.20, Against
Marcion, Tertullian
(c. 212) |
| Chapter
VII, Against Praxeas, Tertullian
(c. 213) |
| I.I.8, I.II.1, 5, I.VII.1, II.IV.3, II.VI.1, II.IX.4, First
Principles (De Principiis), Origen.
(c.225) |
| VI.XXX, The
Refutation of all Heresies (Philosophumena), Hippolytus of Rome.
(c. 225) |
| I.7, I.11, I.19, II.8, Commentary
on the Gospel of John, Origen.
(c.228) |
| VI.2, Commentary
on the Gospel of John, Philocalia [anthology of Origen prepared by St. Basil and St.
Gregory Nazianzen], Origen.
(c.230) |
| IV.Summary.30,
IV.Summary.37,
First Principles (De Principiis), Origen / Rufinus (c.230) |
| VI.LXIV, VII.XXVII, Against
Celsus, Origen.
(c.246) |
| XIV.7, Commentary
on the Gospel of Matthew, Origen. (c.247) |
| Commentary by St John Chrysostom: Homily III,
Homily
IV, Homily V. |
| From the Geneva Notes. |
| Two Sermons on The Glory of the Gospel by
Thomas Goodwin, c. 1650.
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| Settled in the
Faith, Thomas Watson, 1680. |
| From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary. |
| From Wesley's
Notes. |
| Christ
the Head of the Body, from The Poor Man's Portions, Robert Hawker,
c. 1800. |
| From the Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871). |
| From The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891. |
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| Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
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"First
Thoughts on Year C Epistle Passages in the Lectionary,"
Pentecost 8, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
Australia.
 | "This is a big expansive vision which needs a big
expansive interpretation if it is not to collapse into religious
imperialism, especially in our context when we are able to be much more
aware than this writer of the complexities of different cultures and
different religious traditions." |
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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 1:21-28, 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
Person and Work of Christ,"
"Reconciliation,"
"Paul's
Ministry to the Church,"
Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed
textual notes. |
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"Loosening Our Grip," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Mysticism," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. |
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Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion,
Colossians 1:15-28, Wesley White. "A place of
conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
| "All in all this
passage ends up with the helpful and hopeful image of assisting
everyone to mature (implicitly, after their own fashion, their own
Christness)." |
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"Christ and
Us, and We and Christ," Expository Essay,
Col. 1:15-23, Dr. William R. Long.
| "By patiently paying attention to all the words,
in the context in which they were written, we see the great scope of
Christ's work and life for us. Our lives will never be the same if
we embrace this Christ." |
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"Right-Headed,"
analysis and reflections by Timothy Hoyer in Sabbatheology, from
The Crossings Community of Saint Louis.
| "The concrete nature of regulations can
make us feel secure in our relationship with God. But it is a false sense
of security, as the cross of Christ shows us." |
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| Articles & Background:
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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.):
| Behr, John, "Colossians 1:13-20: A
Chiastic Reading," St Vladimir's Theological Quarterly, 1996.
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| Bing, Charles C., "The Warning in
Colossians 1:21-23," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2007.
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| Charry, Ellen T.,
"Virtual Salvation," Theology Today, 2004.
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| Christensen, Richard L., "Colossians 1:15-28,"
Interpretation, 2007.
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| Helyer, Larry R., "Arius Revisited: The Firstborn over
All Creation (Col 1:15)," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society,
1988.
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| Helyer, Larry R., "Cosmic Christology and Col 1:15-20,"
Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1994.
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| Jegen, Carol Frances,
"Rejoicing in God," The Living Pulpit, 1996.
(see
Joy issue focus of The Living Pulpit 5.4, 1996.)
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| Lamp, Jeffrey S., "Wisdom in Col 1:15-20:
Contribution and Significance," Journal of the Evangelical Theological
Society, 1998.
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| Maier, Harry O.,
"A Sly Civility: Colossians and Empire," Journal for the Study of the
New Testament, 2005.
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| Okure, Teresa, "'In Him All Things Hold Together': A
Missiological Reading of Colossians 1:15-20," International Review of
Mission, 2002.
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| Peterson, Robert A., "The Perseverance of the Saints: A
Theological Exegesis of Four Key New Testament Passages," Presbyterion,
1991.
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| Reumann, John, "Colossians 1:24 ('What Is Lacking in the
Afflictions of Christ,'): History of Exegesis and Ecumenical Advance,"
Currents in Theology and Mission, 1990.
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| Roth, Robert Paul,
"Christ and the Powers of Darkness: Lessons from Colossians," Word &
World, 1986.
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| Schweizer, Eduard, "Colossians 1:15-20,"
Review & Expositor, 1990.
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| Sumney, Jerry L.,
"'I Fill Up What Is Lacking in the Afflictions of Christ': Paul's Vicarious
Suffering in Colossians," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2006.
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Clip Art, Colossians
1:15, Colossians
1:20,
Colossians 1:20,
Colossians 1:24, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators. |
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Colossians 1:22,
Colossians 1:22, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds. |
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Arrangement,
Reverend Fun Cartoon, gospelcom.net.
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