Ephesians 3:14-21
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- Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
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- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- VI.7, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- Chapter VIII, Considering Repentance, Tertullian (c. 203)
- Chapter XL, On the Resurrection of the Flesh, Tertullian (c. 211)
- V.II, VI.XXIX, The Refutation of all Heresies (Philosophumena), Hippolytus of Rome. (c. 225)
- Part 16, On the Incarnation of the Word, Athanasius of Alexandria, c. 318.
- From the Geneva Notes.
- "How perfect that work of Christ is in every part."
- From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
- "If the law of Christ is written in our hearts, and the love of Christ is shed abroad there, then Christ dwells there. Where his Spirit dwells, there he dwells."
- From
Wesley's
Notes.
- "Unrestrained liberty of speech, such as children use in addressing an indulgent father, when, without fear of offending, they disclose all their wants, and make known all their requests."
- From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- "Translate, "Unto Him be the glory (that is, the whole glory of the gracious dispensation of salvation just spoken of) in the Church (as the theater for the manifestation of the glory, Eph 3:10) in Christ Jesus (as in Him all the glory centers, Zec 6:13) to all the generations of eternal ages," literally, "of the age of the ages." Eternity is conceived as consisting of "ages" (these again consisting of "generations") endlessly succeeding one another."
- From The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
- "The idea is that the Father is the Father of all the families of his children, whether Jews or Gentiles on earth, or in heaven."
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
-
Commentary,
Ephesians 3:14-21, Arland J. Hultgren, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
- "...it is in our life together as Christians that we find ever new vistas and insights into the vast world of God (Ephesians 3:18). If we have time to listen to one another, we discover stories of faith beyond our own."
-
"First
Thoughts on Year B Epistle Passages in the Lectionary:
Pentecost 8," William
Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
- "We do not glorify and honour God when we imagine God is desperate for attention and affection."
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- "Filled with the Fullness of God," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
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- "Thinking Fulfillment," "Thinking and Practicing Reconciliation": The Ephesians Texts for Pentecost 8-14, Ronald Olson, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1997.
- "Power to Change Behavior," Weekly Health Scripture, Faith and Health Connection.
-
Commentary,
Ephesians 3:14-21, Arland J. Hultgren, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
- Articles & Background:
- Recommended articles
from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are
linked below.
ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of
selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices.
- Foster, Robert L., "'A Temple in the
Lord Filled to the Fullness of God': Context and Intertextuality,"
Novum Testamentum, 2007.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Hollon, Vicki and Leslie, "Ephesians
3:14-21; Hebrews 12:1-2 -- For the Joy Set Before Us," Review and
Expositor, 1997.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Jarvis, Cynthia A.,
"Ephesians 3:14-21, Expository Article," Interpretation, 1991.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Jolivet, Ira, "The Ethical
Instructions in Ephesians as the Unwritten Statutes and Ordinances of
God's New Temple in Ezekiel," Restoration Quarterly, 2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Olson, Ronald, "'Thinking and
Practicing Reconciliation': The Ephesians Texts for Pentecost 8-14,"
Word & World, 1997.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Foster, Robert L., "'A Temple in the
Lord Filled to the Fullness of God': Context and Intertextuality,"
Novum Testamentum, 2007.
- Reviews:
- Sermons:
- "The Power of God Living Within Us," "Fill 'Er Up," from a series of sermons on the book of Ephesians by Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church in Des Moines, Washington.
- With Children:
- "Rooted & Grounded in Love," Jim Kerlin, childrensermons.com.
- Drama:
- Graphics, Multimedia & Bulletin Materials:
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- Hymns and Music:
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Ephesians 3:14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
- "Ephesian Doxology - To God Who Is Able," based on Ephesians 3:20-21. Words and music by Jay C. Treat.
- "Ephesian Prayer," Jay C. Treat, The Christian Church in Pennsylvania.
- "Ephesian Prayer," based on Ephesians 3:16-21. Words and music by Jay C. Treat.
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