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Ephesians 5:8-14
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| Historical References, Commentary and Comparative
Texts:
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I.VIII.5, Adversus
Haereses,
Irenaeus of Lyons.
(c. 180) |
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Chapter IX,
Chapter XI, Exhortation
to the Greeks,
Clement of
Alexandria (c 200) |
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I.6, Paedagogus,
Clement of Alexandria (c 200) |
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III.4, Stromata,
Clement of Alexandria (c 200) |
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Chapter XXI, On
the Soul,
Tertullian
(c. 210) |
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Chapter IX, On
Idolatry,
Tertullian
(c. 211) |
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V.18, Against
Marcion,
Tertullian
(c. 212) |
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Chapter
XVIII,
Chapter
XXI, On Modesty,
Tertullian
(c. 217) |
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V.II, The
Refutation of all Heresies (Philosophumena),
Hippolytus of Rome.
(c. 225) |
| From the Geneva Notes.
 | "The faithful are called light, both
because they have the true light in them which enlightens them, and also
because they give light to others, insomuch that their honest
conversation reproves the life of wicked men." |
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| From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
| "We must have not only a sight and a
knowledge that sin is sin, and in some measure shameful, but see it as a
breach of God's holy law. After the example of prophets and apostles, we
should call on those asleep and dead in sin, to awake and arise, that
Christ may give them light." |
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| From
Wesley's
Notes.
| "In the power of his might - A
very uncommon expression, plainly denoting what great assistance we need
as if his might would not do, it must be the powerful exertion of his
might." |
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| Awake, Thou That
Sleepest (Eph 5:14): Sermon by John Wesley. |
| From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871). |
| From The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
| "Works of darkness are those which
please the powers of darkness. The Christian must have nothing whatever
to do with these. We must not countenance any sinful device, but rather
reprove it. This would prevent the patronage of many things which the
world countenances." |
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| Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
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"First
Thoughts on Year A Epistle Passages in the Lectionary:
Lent 4," William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
Australia.
| "To walk in the light is not to be
naive. It is not about being happy. It is about owning a commitment to
justice and embracing a stance of compassion for all human beings." |
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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 Pleases the Lord," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed
textual notes. |
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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.):
| Kreitzer, Larry J., "Crude Language'
and 'Shameful Things Done in Secret' (Ephesians 5.4, 12): Allusions to
the Cult of Demeter/Cybele in Hierapolis?" Journal for the Study of the
New Testament, 1998.
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| Sermons:
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"Stripping Off the Old," from a series of sermons on the book of
Ephesians by Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church in Des
Moines, Washington. |
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| With Children:
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"A Basket of
Summer Fruit," Sunday School
Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc. |
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"Service of
Memories," Fr. Max Bowers,
Kid's Church. |
| "The Holy Spirit Encourages to Bear Sweet and Lasting Fruit," Sunday School
Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc. |
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| Drama:
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| Graphics & Bulletin Materials: |
| Hymns and Music:
| The
Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in
Australia: scroll down for hymn suggestions. |
| Hymn selections, (United Methodist)
and more from Hymnsite.com. |
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"Awake,"
Ephesians 5:8-20, scripture texts set to music, Peter L. Haynes, Long Green
Valley Church. |
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Book of Ephesians |
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