Philippians 1:1-11

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• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • I.11, IV.13, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • Commentary by St John Chrysostom: Homily II.
  • From the Geneva Notes.
    • "He shows what thing we ought to chiefly desire, that is, first of all that we may increase in the true knowledge of God (so that we may be able to discern things that differ from one another), and also in charity, that even to the end we may give ourselves to truly good works, to the glory of God by Jesus Christ."
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
    • "Let us not leave it doubtful whether any good fruit is found in us or not. A small measure of Christian love, knowledge, and fruitfulness should not satisfy any."
  • From Wesley's Notes.
    • "Here are three properties of that sincerity which is acceptable to God..."
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
    • "Ask as to things, not merely, Is there no harm, but is there any good, and which is the best?"
  • From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
    • "How often men approve what does not bless them!"
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
  • Commentary, Philippians 1:3-11, Michael Joseph Brown, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
    • "'"Friendship is essential to the soul.'"
  • "First Thoughts on Year C Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Advent 2C, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "Goodness, he often argues, is the fruit of a good relationship with God, much more than a following of laws, biblical or otherwise. The goodness that God wants is nothing less than the flow of love which marks the heart of God's doing and being."
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Philippians 1:1-5 (6-11), 19-27, Christ and the Church: The Ministry of the Baptized, Wendell R. Debner, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1987.
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion, Philippians 1:3-11. "A place of conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
    • "When we connect love and insight we are able to do more than have a resolution to do gooder, we are able to not only determine, but complete or harvest the fruit of said resolution."
  • "A Letter from a Mentor," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Catholic Resource for This Sunday's Gospel. Adult Study, Children's Story, Family Activity, Support Materials.
    • "Reflect on those who have been your mentors. Who have you helped? Use this time to pray to God in thanks for those who have served you and those you serve."
  • "Be Ready for the Day of Christ," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources.
• Articles & Background:
  • "Military Images in Philippians 1-2: A Feminist Analysis of the Rheotircs of Scholarship, Philippians, and Current Contexts," Joseph A. Marchal, Queen: A Journal of Rhetoric and Power.
  • "Petitionary Prayer Reconsidered," Carroll E. Simcox, The Christian Century, 1987. At Religion Online.
    • "God begins to pray himself in us when we begin to work out the answer to our prayer in junior partnership with him. And God with such a working-perspiring-praying partner is always a majority."
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  • Debner, Wendell R., "Christ and the Church: The Ministry of the Baptized," Word & World, 1987.
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  • Payne, Michael W., "Re-thinking the Ethics of Parsimony. Part Two, 'Cultivated Deviance' (or Not Cheating Contingency)," Westminster Theological Journal, 2005.
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  • Ross, J.M., "Some Unnoticed Points in the Text of the New Testament," Novum Testamentum, 1983. (Section on Philippians 1:11 begins on page 70.)
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• Sermons:
• With Children:
  • "Under Construction," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com.
• Drama:
  • "Take Me Out to the Ball Game," W. David Armstrong, dramatix.
  • "The Inside Story," Mary Anne Brannon, dramatix.
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Clip Art, Philippians 1:9, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Philippians 1:4, 6. The Cyber Hymnal.
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