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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| Historical References, Commentary and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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"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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"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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"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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"Power to Change Behavior," Weekly Health
Scripture, Faith and Health Connection. |
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| Articles & Background:
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"Faith:
Response in Relationship," by Douglas
John Hall at The Living Pulpit.
| "When it comes to defining
something as elusive and misunderstood as faith, perhaps the way to
begin is to say what it isn't." |
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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.):
| Foster, Robert L., "'A Temple in the
Lord Filled to the Fullness of God': Context and Intertextuality,"
Novum Testamentum, 2007.
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| Jarvis, Cynthia A.,
"Ephesians 3:14-21, Expository Article," Interpretation, 1991.
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| Olson, Ronald, "'Thinking and
Practicing Reconciliation': The Ephesians Texts for Pentecost 8-14,"
Word & World, 1997.
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Well
Protected, Reverend Fun Cartoon, gospelcom.net. Check for printing
permissions at right-hand side of destination page. |
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Commercial Site:
The Work of the People -
Ephesians 3 - Films/Visual Liturgy based on RCL texts. |
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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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Book of Ephesians |
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