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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| Historical
References, Commentary and Comparative Texts: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." |
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| 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." |
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| From Wesley's
Notes.
| "Here are three properties of
that sincerity which is acceptable to God:
- It must bear fruits, the fruits
of righteousness, all inward and outward holiness, all good
tempers, words, and works; and that so abundantly, that we may
be filled with them.
- The branch and the fruits must
derive both their virtue and their very being from the all -
supporting, all - supplying root, Jesus Christ.
- As all these flow from the
grace of Christ, so they must issue in the glory and praise of
God."
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| 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?" |
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| From The People's New
Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
| "How often men approve what
does not bless them!" |
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| Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
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"First
Thoughts on Year C Epistle Passages in the Lectionary:
Advent 2," 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." |
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Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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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. |
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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." |
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"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." |
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"Be Ready for the
Day of Christ," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. |
| "The
Measurement of Success," analysis and reflections by Carolyn
Schneider in Sabbatheology by The Crossings Community of
St. Louis.
| "We in North America, much
like the Philippian church, have power and resources to dedicate to
partnering with those who may be facing formidable deterrents
(whether imprisonment, a struggle with alternative gospels, or
despair)." |
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| Articles & Background:
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"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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Philippians 1:9, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators. |
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