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Ephesians 6:10-20
 | Reading the Text:
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities
of Spirit
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| Chapter XIII,
The Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians, Ignatius of Antioch (c. 110).
(Longer version only - 4th cent interpolation.) |
| Chapter II, Chapter IV, The
Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians, Polycarp of Smyrna (c 115). |
| I.X.1, Adversus
Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons.
(c. 180) |
| Chapter IX, Adversus
Judaeos, Tertullian
(c. 198) |
| Chapter
XXIII, Chapter
XXVIII, On Prayer, Tertullian
(c. 199) |
| Chapter XI, Exhortation
to the Greeks, Clement of
Alexandria (c 200) |
| II.13, Paedagogus,
Clement of Alexandria (c 200) |
| Chapter XXXIX,
The Prescription of Heretics, Tertullian (c.
200) |
| II.20, IV.7, V.14, VII.3, Stromata,
Clement of Alexandria (c 200) |
| III.14, Against
Marcion, Tertullian
(c. 209) |
| V.18, Against
Marcion, Tertullian
(c. 212) |
| Concerning
Flight in Persecution (paragraph 9) Tertullian (c.
212) |
| III.II.1, III.II.4, First
Principles (De Principiis), Origen.
(c.225) |
| X.18, Commentary
on the Gospel of John, Philocalia [anthology of Origen prepared by St. Basil and St.
Gregory Nazianzen], Origen.
(c.230) |
| VIII.XXXIV,
VIII.LXXIII,
Against Celsus, Origen
(c. 246) |
| X.14, XI.9, XII.13, XIII.4, Commentary
on the Gospel of Matthew, Origen. (c.247) |
| Epistle LV
-- Cyprian of Carthage (c.
252) |
| From the Geneva Notes.
 | "...he warns us to take up the
armour of God, for with it alone may our enemy be dispatched." |
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| From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
| "Those who would prove
themselves to have true grace, must aim at all grace; and put on the
whole armour of God, which he prepares and bestows." |
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| From Wesley's
Notes.
| "Brethren - This is the
only place in this epistle where he uses this compellation. Soldiers
frequently use it to each other in the field." |
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| Of Evil Angels
(Eph 6:12). Sermon by John Wesley.
| "But whether or no particular
men are attended by particular evil spirits, we know that Satan and
all his angels are continually warring against us, and watching over
every child of man." |
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| From the Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
| "Flesh and blood foes are
Satan's mere tools, the real foe lurking behind them is Satan
himself, with whom our conflict is." |
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| From The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
| "Against the wiles of the
devil. The great enemy. The armor was designed not only to
protect, but there were weapons also with which to assail him." |
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| Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
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"First
Thoughts on Year B Epistle Passages in the Lectionary:
Pentecost 12," William
Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
| "Prayer and solidarity, ongoing
connectedness with God and mutual support, belong to the kind of
spirituality we need to sustain courageous and authentic Christianity." |
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Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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"Peace with Our Enemies," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Peace and War," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. |
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"Standing Firm in Thought and Practice," "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 6:10-20, 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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"The Whole Armor
of God," 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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"Divine Warfare and
Nonresistance," Gerald Janzen, Direction, 2003.
| "On the matter of nonresistance, the
theme of spiritual warfare demonstrates a continuity between the Old and
New Testaments." |
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"Spiritual Warfare and Evangelism," Charles E. Lawless, Southern Baptist
Theological Seminary. |
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"Preaching
the Gospel in Academy and Society," William C. Placher, Wabash
College. Theology Today, 1992.
| "We are often tempted to
accept our welcome as, first of all, colleagues in the academy or
citizens of the nation. As Christians, we need to recognize the
goods that academy and nation serve and participate in that service
as we are called. But we need to remember that these are not our
first callings. First of all, we live in solidarity with our fellow
Christians and with the oppressed of the earth because, first of
all, we are who we are, people reconciled with God, people with
hope, only in solidarity with the crucified Jesus." |
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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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| "Principles
of Christian Suffering (Outline)," Thomas F. Fischer, Ministry
Health. |
| Advertisement for
Armor of God PJ's - Children's pajamas inspired by Ephesians 6:10-18. |
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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.):
| Arnold, Clinton E.,
"The 'Exorcism' of Ephesians 6.12 in Recent Research: A Critique of Wesley
Carr's View of the Role of Evil Powers in First-Century AD Belief,"
Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 1987. |
| Bolt, John,
"Satan Is Alive and Well in Contemporary Imagination: A Bibliographic Essay
with Notes on 'Hell' and 'Spiritual Warfare'," Calvin Theological
Journal, 1994. |
| Carson,
"God, the Bible and Spiritual Warfare: A Review Article," Journal of
the Evangelical Theological Society, 1999. |
| Eckel, Paul T.,
"Between Text and Sermon - Ephesians 6:10-20," Interpretation,
1991. |
| Edinger, Gerald,
"Strategic-Level Spiritual Warfare in Historical Retrospect,"
Direction, 2000. |
| Forbes, Chris,
"Paul's Principalities and Powers: Demythologizing Apocalyptic?"
Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 2001. |
| Friesen, Randy,
"Equipping Principles for Spiritual Warfare," Direction, 2000. |
| Guelich, Robert A.,
"Spiritual Warfare: Jesus, Paul and Perretti," Pneuma, 1991. |
| Gudorf, Michael E.,
"The Use of PALH in Ephesians 6:12," Journal of Biblical
Journal, 1998. |
| Hiebert, Paul G.,
"Spiritual Warfare and Worldview," Direction, 2000. |
| Hullinger, Jerry M.,
"The Historical Background of Paul's Athletic Allusions,"
Bibliotheca
Sacra, 2004. |
| Janzen, Gerald,
"Divine Warfare and Nonresistance," Direction, 2003. |
| Reinhard, Donna R., "Ephesians
6:10-18: A Call to Personal Piety: Another Way of Describing Union with
Christ," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 2005.
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| Robeck, Cecil M., Jr.,
"Signs, Wonders, Warfare, and Witness," Pneuma, 1991.
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| Shuman, Joel,
"Naming Medicine Among the Powers," Ex Auditu, 2005.
"A Response to Shuman," Stephen Bilynskyj. |
| Stritecky, Jolene Marie,
"Israel, America, and the Ancestors: Narratives of Spiritual Warfare in a
Pentecostal Denomination in Solomon Islands," Journal of Ritual
Studies, 2001. |
| Sundberg, Walter, "Satan the Enemy," Word & World,
2008.
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| Wild, Robert A., S.J.,
"The Warrior and the Prisoner: Some Reflections on Ephesians 6:10-20,"
The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1984. |
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| Sermons:
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"The Third Way,"
Dr. Walter Wink, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 1993. |
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"Put
on the Whole Armor of God," 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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"Armor of
God," Illustrating the Story (lessons, children's sermons),
coloring pages, activity sheets, crafts, children's songs. MSSS Crafts. |
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"Junk Food Christians,"
and "The Armor of
God," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com. |
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"Armor of God," Jim Kerlin, childrensermons.com. |
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"The Whole Armor
of God,"
children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian
Center. |
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Crossword on the
Full Armor of God, Don
Crownover's Bible Puzzles. |
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| Drama:
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"Bring It On!"
Raymond Lombardi, dramatix. (Royalty required.) |
| "Not My Fight," Josh Powell, dramatix. |
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"Mission
In-Payerable," John McNeil, dramatix. |
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"Common
Ground," Michael Humphrey, dramatix. |
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"Ba-looney," Glenn A. Hascall,
Sermon Starters, Christian Media Incorporated. |
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"The Way of Conflict," Glenn A. Hascall, Sermon
Starter Theater, Christian Media Inc. |
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"Armor of
What?!" Dave Marsh, Stage Right: Dramas for Today's Church. |
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"God's Football Kit,"
Michael English, Milton Parish Church Drama
Resources. |
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| Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
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Commercial Site: The Work of the People -
"Armor of God (Ephesians 6)" - Films/Visual Liturgy based on RCL texts. |
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Armoire of
God, Reverend Fun Cartoon, gospelcom.net. Check for printing permissions
at right-hand side of destination page |
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| Hymns and Music:
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Hymns with Scripture
Allusions: Ephesians 5:10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17. The Cyber Hymnal. |
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"Fight the Good Fight," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, a new,
relevant hymn set to traditional tunes. |
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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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