Galatians
6:1-18
(Galatians 6:1-6, 7-16)
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- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- Chapter V, The Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians, Polycarp of Smyrna (c 115).
- I.III.5, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- Chapter XI, Exhortation to the Greeks, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- III.12, Paedagogus, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- I.1, III.1, IV.3, IV.7, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- II.3, On The Apparel of Women, Tertullian (c. 202)
- Chapter XXIII, On the Resurrection of the Flesh, Tertullian (c. 211)
- V.4, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 212)
- Chapter II, On Modesty, Tertullian (c. 217)
- V.II, The Refutation of all Heresies (Philosophumena), Hippolytus of Rome. (c. 225)
- X.20, Commentary on the Gospel of John, Philocalia [anthology of Origen prepared by St. Basil and St. Gregory Nazianzen], Origen. (c.230)
- II.LXIX, Against Celsus, Origen. (c.246)
- XII.18, XII.25, XII.27, XIII.21, XIV.16, Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Origen. (c.247)
- On the Dress of Virgins, Cyprian of Carthage (c. 249)
- Epistle XXXIII -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 250)
- On the Lapsed -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 251)
- Epistle LI -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 252)
- Concerning Works and Almsgiving -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 254)
- On the Advantage of Patience -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 256)
- Epistle LXVII -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 257)
- Commentary by St. John Chrysostom.
- Part 10, On the Incarnation of the Word, Athanasius of Alexandria, c. 318.
- Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians (Galatians 6:1-18) by Martin Luther.
- From the Geneva Notes.
- "He condemns persistent and pressing harshness, because brotherly reprehensions ought to be moderated and tempered by the spirit of meekness."
- From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
- "Many excuse themselves from the work of religion, though they may make a show, and profess it."
- From Wesley's
Notes.
- "Temptation easily and swiftly passes from one to another; especially if a man endeavours to cure another without preserving his own meekness."
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- From The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
- "Doing good is well doing, i. e., sowing to the Spirit. The Christian rule is to do good, but above all others to love, cherish and help the brethren."
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
- Commentary,
Galatians 6:[1-6]7-16, Amy L.B. Peeler, Preaching
This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2019.
- "...Paul is urging healthy self-awareness."
- Commentary,
Galatians 6:[1-6]7-16, Alicia Vargas, Preaching
This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013.
- "The specific verses from our pericope for this week upon which we will focus is one of a cluster of three texts found scattered throughout Paul's letter to the Galatians, which may profitably be considered, ..."
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2016.
- Commentary, Galatians 6: (1-6), 7-16 | Robert Doyle Smith | PhD Professor of Theology, Olivet Nazarene University | A Plain Account, 2016
- "In closing remarks found in v. 11-16, Paul restates his main theme that one is a Christian because of the grace of God and not through one's efforts or status. Yet, for a tradition that emphasizes salvation by faith through grace Paul often calls believers to action."
- Pulpit Fiction, with podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2016.
- Commentary,
Galatians 6:[1-6]7-16, Sarah Henrich, Preaching
This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013.
- "In listening, in surprise, in hospitality for a moment we catch a richer glimpse of God's reality and find the energy of the Spirit, lest we grow weary."
- "Fighting for Freedom," Rev. Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2013.
- "The Israel of God," Steeve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2013.
- Radical Gratitude, lectionary-based stewardship, Northwest United Methodist Foundation. (.pdf)
- The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost +7, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
- Lectionary Greek, Rob Myallis, 2013.
- "What Can I Do?" Alan Brehm, The Waking Dreamer, 2013.
- "Churches in our day have become obsessed with their own efforts at creating an image that will produce success, which is one way of reading what Paul means by “sowing to the flesh.� Those of us who cannot rely on such things must continue to “sow to the Spirit� in faith and hope, which is the only way to maintain a life of self-giving love over the long term."
- "Political Paul and the Foreskin Follies," Mark Stenberg, The Hardest Question, 2013.
- "It's the new golden age of preaching."
- The High Path, Andrew Prior, 2013.
- Commentary,
Galatians 6:[1-6]7-16, Elisabeth Johnson, Preaching
This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
- "The time remaining before the final judgment is not a time for growing lax or 'weary in doing what is right.' It is rather an opportune time (kairos) for working for the good of all, so that the eschatological harvest will be even greater (Gal 6:9-10)."
-
"First
Thoughts on Year C Epistle Passages in the Lectionary,"
Pentecost 7 William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
Australia.
- "Ultimately, for Paul, love gets to the detail and teaches us what to do with it. It tilts us out of old grooves, whether they are habits of greed or biblically sanctioned requirements such as the law about circumcising Gentiles. Thus Paul's understanding of peace and love is radical and confronting and always focused on life and renewal."
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
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"Three Funerals and a Wedding," Doug Lee, The Ekklesia Project,
2010.
- "Three deaths have occurred. But in the end, Christ, his people, and a new creation will be married, sharing resurrection life, together in perfect communion."
- Galatians 6:1-10, 14-16, Opportunity to Do Good: The Letter to the Galatians, Craig Koester, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1989.
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"Helping and
Loving,"
"Being a
New Creation," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources.
- "Discuss forgiveness in terms of acceptance."
-
Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion,
Galatians 6:1-16, Wesley White. "A place of
conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
- "Work for the good of all. Why? Because the cosmic payoff is worth it - a new creation."
- "Bearing
Burdens: How One Sinner Relates to the Sin of Another (Galatians 6:1-5)," by
Robert L. Deffinbaugh at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
- "Legalists have the uncanny ability of applying the law more harshly toward others than toward themselves."
- "Sowing and
Reaping (Galatians 6:6-18)," by Robert L. Deffinbaugh at the Biblical Studies
Foundation.
- "Paul had the ability to differentiate between his personal convictions and the principles of the Word of God."
- Commentary,
Galatians 6:[1-6]7-16, Amy L.B. Peeler, Preaching
This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2019.
- Articles & Background:
-
"Peace and Mercy Upon the Israel of God: The Old Testament Background of
Galatians 6:16b,"
G.K. Beale, Biblica 80 (1999).
Abstract.
- "This essay has contended that Paul?s reference to "new creation" and the pronouncement of "peace and mercy" on the readers in Gal 6,15-16 is best understood against the background of Isa 54,10 and the surrounding context of similar new creation themes elsewhere in Isa 32?66, which are echoed also earlier in Galatians, especially in 5,22-26."
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"Peace and Mercy Upon the Israel of God: The Old Testament Background of
Galatians 6:16b,"
G.K. Beale, Biblica 80 (1999).
Abstract.
- 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. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Adeyemi, Femi, "The New Covenant Law
and the Law of Christ," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Boyce, James L.,
"The Poetry of the Spirit: Willing and Doing in Galatians 5 and 6,"
Word & World, 2000.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Boys, Mary C.,
"The Cross: Should a Symbol Betrayed Be Reclaimed?" Cross Currents,
1994.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Charry, Ellen T.,
"The Grace of God and the Law of Christ," Interpretation, 2003.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Davis, Basil S. "Severianus of Gabala and Galatians
6:6-10," Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2007.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Fee, Gordon D.,
"Freedom and the Life of Obedience (Galatians 5:1-6:18)," Review and
Expositor, 1994.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Johnson, Earl S., Jr.,
"Between Text & Sermon, Galatians 6:1-10," Interpretation, 2000.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Johnson, E. Elizabeth,
"Apocalyptic Family Values," Interpretation, 2002.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Johnson, Luke Timothy,
"Making Connections: The Material Expression of Friendship in the New
Testament," Interpretation, 2004. (See also,
Friendship, issue focus of
Interpretation, 2004.)
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Jones, L. Gregory,
"Cruciform Living," The Christian Century, 1992.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Koester, Craig,
"Opportunity to Do Good: The Letter to the Galatians," Word & World,
1989.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Matera, Frank J.,
"The Culmination of Paul's Argument to the Galatians: Gal. 5.1-6.17,"
Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 1988.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Stagg, Frank,
"Galatians 6:7-10," Review & Expositor, 1991.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Ukwuegbu, Bernard O., "Paraenesis, Identity-defining
Norms, or Both? Galatians 5:13-6:10 in the Light of Social Identity
Theory," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2008.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Weima, Jeffrey A.D.,
"Gal. 6:11-18: A Hermeneutical Key to the Galatian Letter," Calvin
Theological Journal, 1993.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Wilson, Todd A., "The Leading of the Spirit and the
Curse of the Law: Reassessing Paul's Response to the Galatian Crisis,"
Tyndale Bulletin, 2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Adeyemi, Femi, "The New Covenant Law
and the Law of Christ," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2006.
- Sermons:
- "Dear Abby; Dear Paul," from a series of sermons on the book of Galatians by Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church in Des Moines, Washington, Sermons from Seattle.
- "If We Do Not Give Up," Lori Claudio, Day 1, 2001.
- "A Time To Boast," the Rev. Dr. Harold Skillrud, Day 1, 1997.
- "Passion for Penultimates," the Very Rev. Paul F.M. Zahl, Day 1, 1997.
- "Isn't This Upside Down?" the Rev. Linda Hollies, Day 1, 1998.
- "The New Being," (Galatians 6:15), by Paul Tillich. From The New Being (1955), at Religion On-Line.
- With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Proper 9, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2016.
- Storypath, Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story, Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2016.
- "The Weightlifters," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com.
- "Sowing and Reaping," children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian Center.
- Galatians 6:9, Galatians 6:10, memory verse activity, MSSS Crafts and Resources for Bible Stories.
- Drama:
- "Circle of Love," John McNeil, dramatix.
- "Don't You See Me?" Glenn A. Hascall, dramatix.
- "The Burden," Diane Schaffner, dramatix.
- "Dirty Laundry," Eric Stapleton, dramatix.
- "The Great Veggie Heist," Glenn A. Hascall, dramatix.
- "The Pony Club of the Apocalypse," Michael English, Milton Parish Church Drama Resources.
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Clip Art, Galatians 6:14, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Galatians 6:2, 9, 14. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
- Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Study Links and Resources for the Book of Galatians
