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Ephesians 3:14-21
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
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VI.7,
Stromata,
Clement of Alexandria
(c 200) |
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Chapter VIII,
Considering Repentance,
Tertullian (c. 203) |
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Chapter XL,
On the Resurrection of the
Flesh,
Tertullian (c. 211) |
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V.II,
VI.XXIX,
The Refutation of all Heresies
(Philosophumena),
Hippolytus of Rome.
(c. 225) |
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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." |
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| 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." |
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| 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." |
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| 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." |
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| 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." |
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| Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
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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." |
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"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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Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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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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"What Is a Mystic?" study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Mysticism," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. |
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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. |
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"Power to Change Behavior," Weekly Health
Scripture, Faith and Health Connection. |
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| Foster, Robert L., "'A Temple in the
Lord Filled to the Fullness of God': Context and Intertextuality,"
Novum Testamentum, 2007.
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| Hollon, Vicki and Leslie, "Ephesians
3:14-21; Hebrews 12:1-2 -- For the Joy Set Before Us," Review and
Expositor, 1997.
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| Jarvis, Cynthia A.,
"Ephesians 3:14-21, Expository Article," Interpretation, 1991.
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| Jolivet, Ira, "The Ethical
Instructions in Ephesians as the Unwritten Statutes and Ordinances of
God's New Temple in Ezekiel," Restoration Quarterly, 2006.
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| Olson, Ronald, "'Thinking and
Practicing Reconciliation': The Ephesians Texts for Pentecost 8-14,"
Word & World, 1997.
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| Hymns and Music:
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Hymns with Scripture
Allusions: Ephesians 3:14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21. The Cyber Hymnal. |
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Hymnal
Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship. |
| At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke
files, projection text):
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"Ephesian
Doxology - To God Who Is Able," based on Ephesians 3:20-21. Words and
music by Jay C. Treat. |
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"Ephesian Prayer," Jay C. Treat, The Christian Church in
Pennsylvania. |
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"Ephesian
Prayer," based on Ephesians 3:16-21. Words and music by Jay C. Treat. |
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