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Ephesians 1:1-14
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | "Atonement
and Forgiveness," Comparative World Scriptures from United
Communities of Spirit. |
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Similitude VIII.2,
Shepherd of
Hermas. (c.145) |
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I.III.4,
I.X.1,
III.XVI.6,
IV.XXIV.2,
V.VIII.1,
V.XIV.3,
V.XX.2,
Adversus
Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons.
(c. 180) |
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Chapter XIV,
Adversus
Judaeos, Tertullian
(c. 198) |
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VI.9,
Stromata,
Clement of Alexandria (c 200) |
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II.9,
On
The Apparel of Women,
Tertullian (c.
202) |
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Chapter
LIII, On the Resurrection of the Flesh,
Tertullian
(c. 211) |
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V.17,
V.19,
Against
Marcion, Tertullian
(c. 212) |
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Chapter
V, On Monogamy,
Tertullian
(c. 215) |
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III.V.4,
First
Principles (De Principiis),
Origen.
(c.225) |
| Commentary by
St. John
Chrysostom.
 | "Fain would I
understand why it is that wealth is so eagerly pursued by mankind. Why
surely for this reason hath God set a limit and a boundary to our
nature, that we may have no need to go on seeking wealth beyond it. For
instance He hath commanded us, to clothe the body in one, or perhaps in
two garments; and there is no need of any more to cover us. Where is the
good of ten thousand changes of raiment, and those moth-eaten?" |
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| From the
Geneva Notes.
| "The faithful are said
to be gathered together in Christ, because they are joined together with
him through faith, and become as it were one man." |
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| The
Purpose of God's Decrees, Thomas Boston (Puritan, c 1700)
| "...the glory of one
attribute is more seen in one work than in another: in some things there
is more of his goodness, in other things more of his wisdom is seen, and
in others more of his power. But in the work of redemption all his
perfections and excellencies shine forth in their greatest glory." |
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| From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
| "Christ united the two
differing parties, God and man, in his own person, and satisfied for
that wrong which caused the separation. He wrought, by his Spirit, those
graces of faith and love, whereby we are made one with God, and among
ourselves." |
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| From
Wesley's
Notes.
| "The sealing seems to
imply, A full impression of the image of God on their souls, A full
assurance of receiving all the promises, whether relating to time or
eternity." |
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| From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
| "This
"remission," being the explanation of "redemption,"
includes not only deliverance from sin's penalty, but from its pollution
and enslaving power, negatively; and the reconciliation of an offended
God, and a satisfaction unto a just God, positively." |
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| From
The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
| "The
"earnest" money was a small part of the purchase money given
in hand to bind the bargain. Paul says that the Holy Spirit given to
God's children is such earnest of the inheritance that he will bestow, a
small part given now as a proof to his adopted children." |
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| Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
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Ephesians 1:3-14, Proper
15B:
Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of
Montreal. |
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"First
Thoughts on Year B Epistle Passages in the Lectionary:
Pentecost 6," William
Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
| "That vision of Christ is then a vision
for the church and the whole world. It already shows itself where barriers
and prejudice are broken down. The 'you, too' is part of the realisation
of the vision." |
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"Thinking Blessing," "Thinking and Practicing Reconciliation": The
Ephesians Texts for Pentecost 8-14, Ronald Olson, Word & World Texts in
Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1997. |
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Ephesians 1:3-14, Reconciled in Christ: Ministry in Light of Ephesians,
Wendell W. Frerichs, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther
Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1988. |
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"Spiritual
Blessings in Christ," Ephesians 1:3-14. Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed
textual notes.
| "The opening passage in Ephesians,
1:3-14, is virtually one long sentence made up of compound clauses, the
principal clause being v3, 'who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with
every spiritual blessing in Christ.'" |
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"The
Calling and Design of the Church: A Study in Ephesians," by Lehman Strauss at the
Biblical Studies Foundation.
| "Too many of us place
the emphasis upon those things that are temporal and transient while we
neglect the values that are spiritual and eternal." |
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Environmental &
earth-centered reflections, Rev
John Gibbs, from the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota Environmental
Stewardship Commission.
| "In an age of anxiety
when "the center does not hold," this cosmic view of
redemption speaks most to the point of our need." |
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Ephesians 1:3-14, Christmas 2:
Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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"First
Thoughts on Year B Epistle Passages in the Lectionary:
Christmas 2," William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
Australia.
| "The doxological flight path of our
passage can lead into other worlds. It can however also enable us to see
ourselves, our world and our place in it in ways that are earthed,
especially when read within the whole tradition." |
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| Articles & Background:
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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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"A Call for Evangelical Nonviolence," Ronald J. Sider,
The Christian
Century, 1976.
| "The exultant New Testament view that
Jesus triumphed over the principalities and powers in the resurrection
offers a sure foundation for enduring hope." |
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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.):
| Couch, Beatriz Melano,
"Blessed Be He Who Has Blessed," International Review of Mission,
1988. |
| Hann, Robert R.,
"Election, The Humanity of Jesus, and Possible Worlds," Journal of
the Evangelical Theological Society, 1986. |
| Newman, Carey C.,
"Election and Predestination in Ephesians 1:4-6a: An Exegetical-Theological
Study of the Historical, Christological Realization of God's Purpose,"
Review and Expositor, 1996. |
| Newman, Carey C.,
"Ephesians 1:3 - A Primer to Paul's Grammar of God," Review and
Expositor, 1998. |
| Neyrey, Jerome H., S.J.,
"God, Benefactor and Patron: The Major Cultural Model for Interpreting the
Deity in Greco-Roman Antiquity," Journal for the Study of the New
Testament, 2005. |
| Robbins, Charles J.,
"The Composition of Eph 1:3-14," Journal of Biblical Literature,
1986. |
| Woodcock, Eldon,
"The Seal of the Holy Spirit," Bibliotheca Sacra, 1998. |
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| Sermons:
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| With Children:
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| Drama:
| "Circle of Love," John McNeil, dramatix. |
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"Don't You See
Me?" Glenn A. Hascall, dramatix. |
| "The Burden," Diane Schaffner, dramatix. |
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"Dirty Laundry,"
Eric Stapleton, dramatix. |
| "The Great Veggie Heist of Artesian Valley," Glenn A. Hascall, dramatix. |
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"Check,
Please!" Scott Phillips, dramatix. |
| "The Chalkboard," Sarah Musselwhite, dramatix. |
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