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Romans 12:9-21
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | Comparative World Scriptures from United
Communities of Spirit
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Chapter VI, The
Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians,
Polycarp of Smyrna (c 115). |
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Similitude IV,
Shepherd of
Hermas. (c.145) |
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V.XXII.2, Adversus
Haereses,
Irenaeus of Lyons.
(c. 180) |
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II.6, Paedagogus,
Clement of Alexandria (c 200) |
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II.9,
IV.7,
IV.16, Stromata,
Clement of Alexandria (c 200) |
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Chapter X, On
Patience,
Tertullian
(c. 202) |
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II.18, Against
Marcion,
Tertullian
(c. 208) |
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IV.16, Against
Marcion,
Tertullian
(c. 210) |
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Chapter
VI, Exhortation to Chastity,
Tertullian
(c. 210) |
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Chapter XIII, On
Idolatry,
Tertullian
(c. 211) |
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V.14, Against
Marcion,
Tertullian
(c. 212) |
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II.VIII.3, First
Principles (De Principiis),
Origen.
(c.225) |
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VIII.XXXVIII,
Against Celsus,
Origen
(c. 246) |
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An Address
to Demetrianus --
Cyprian
of Carthage (c. 252) |
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Chapter XIV,
Historia Calamitatusm: The Story of My
Misfortunes,
Pierre Abélard
/ Peter Abelard, c. 1140. |
| From
Martin Luther's Bible Commentary (1545). |
| From the Geneva Notes.
 | "There is nothing that disrupts harmony as much as seeking glory, when
every man detests a base estate, and ambitiously seeks to be exalted." |
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| From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
| "It is but mock love, which rests in words of kindness, while our brethren
need real supplies, and it is in our power to furnish them." |
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| From
Wesley's Notes.
| "It is remarkable, that the apostle, treating expressly of the duties
flowing from the communion of saints, yet never says one word about the
dead." |
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| From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
| "Of the two, however, it is more easy to sympathize with another's sorrows
than his joys, because in the one case he needs us; in the other
not." |
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| "Constant,
Instant, Expectant," Romans 12:12, Charles H. Spurgeon, 1879.
| "Some have a way of flashing a prayer or two, but their piety is only a
dying light, it will all be over soon. Continue instant in prayer, it shall be the test of
whether your prayer is a lamp of the Lord or a dying light of your own
kindling." |
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| From The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
| "Do not seek for official or social distinction. Obedience to this would
eliminate caste from the church." |
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| Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
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"First
Thoughts on Year A Epistle Passages in the Lectionary,"
Pentecost 16, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
Australia.
| "Without reconciliation or acknowledged
difference there can be no balance. Paul is also realistic. Peace is not
always possible (12:18). We need to bear that in mind when Paul urges
submission to the structures of authority in society in the next chapter.
Sometimes it is not possible." |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Proper 18. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church.
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"The Good News that you heard included an
invitation: right now, as you are, you can be a part of
something -- specifically, a member of the Body of Christ...The
tricky part is that the Body of Christ includes an awful lot of
people who are every bit as difficult as we are."
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"In
the I AM," Blogging toward Sunday, Kristin Swenson, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
| "We can hope for justice because God Is." |
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"Dorothy Day's Radical Hospitality," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Hospitality," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. |
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"A New Vision of Righteousness: Paul's Exhortations in Romans 12-15,"
Peter L. Samuelson, Word & World, 1990. |
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"Sacrifice in Romans 12-15," Calvin J. Roetzel, Word & World,
1986. |
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"Sincere Love," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed
textual notes. |
| "What is
This Thing Called Love? (Romans 12:9-13)," by Robert Deffinbaugh at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
| "The staying power of love is
closely related to its constant companions, faith and hope." |
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| "Loving Your
Enemies: Overcoming Evil With Good (Romans 12:14-21)," by Robert Deffinbaugh at
the Biblical Studies Foundation.
| "The uniqueness of Christianity
stands out boldly in the way we treat our enemies." |
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|
Death
Penalty Resources from The Other Side on
line. (Archived.)
| "While the ethical problems with capital punishment are many, our
opposition to the death penalty is rooted most fundamentally in the teachings and life of
Jesus." |
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| Articles & Background:
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"Social Identity, the Virtues, and the Good Life: A New Approach to Romans
12:1 - 15:13," Philip F. Esler, Biblical Theology Bulletin, 2003.
| "...this part of the letter can be
interpreted both as Paul's attempt to outline descriptors of the new
identity his addressees experience as members of the Christ-movement,
especially in relation to agape, and as a vision of the moral life very
similar to the Aristotelian interest in the virtues as the means to
promote human flourishing." |
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"Dying Well," Abigail Rian Evans,
(other resources at)
"Health," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2007.
| "Dying well begins
with our perspective on life and living well." |
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"Building a Place for Hospitality," Christine D. Pohl,
(other resources at)
"Hospitality," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2007.
| "Hospitality
quickly takes on earthy dimensions—buildings, beds and blankets,
pots and pans—as we share our place, make use of what is available,
or create new places. How can we sustain personal, small-scale
places of welcome along with more institutionalized expressions of
care?" |
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"Soteriology and Eschatology in Romans," Robert E Longacre & Wilber B
Wallis, Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1998.
| "At all events we approach this epistle
not simply as an object of analysis but as a book meant to exercise a
regulative and inspirational effect upon us." |
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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.):
| Barram, Michael,
"Between Text and Sermon: Romans 12:9-21," Interpretation, 2003.
(See also,
"Evil," issue focus, Interpretation, 2003.)
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| Braaten, Carl E., "Romans 12:14-21,
Expository Article," Interpretation, 1984.
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| Dahood, Mitchell J., S.J., "Two
Pauline Quotations from the Old Testament," The Catholic Biblical
Quarterly, 1955.
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| Day, John N.,
"'Coals of Fire' in Romans 12:19-20," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2003.
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Engberg-Pedersen, Troels,
"Paul's Stoicizing Politics in Romans 12-13: The Role of 13:1-10 in the
Argument," Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 2006.
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| Gustafson, Roger R.,
"Covenants Strained and Strengthened," The Living Pulpit, 2005.
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| Harrisville, Roy A.,
"'Do not repay evil with evil': Preaching Romans 12:9-21," Word
& World, 2008.
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| Horrell, David G.,
"The Peaceable, Tolerant Community and the Legitimate Role of the State:
Ethics and Ethical Dilemmas in Romans 12:1-15:13," Review &
Expositor, 2003.
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Kanjuparambil, Philip, "Imperative Participles in Romans 12:9-21,"
Journal of Biblical Literature,
1983.
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Longacre, Robert E. and Wilber B.
Wallis, "Soteriology and Eschatology in Romans,"
Journal of the Evangelical
Theological Society, 1998.
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| Peterson, David,
"Worship and Ethics in Romans 12," Tyndale Bulletin, 1993.
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| Roetzel, Calvin J.,
"Sacrifice in Romans 12-15," Word & World,
1986.
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| Samuelson, Peter L.,
"A New Vision of Righteousness: Paul's Exhortations in Romans 12-15,"
Word & World, 1990.
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| Sensing, "Timothy, "From Exegesis to
Sermon in Romans 12:9-21," Restoration Quarterly, 1998.
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| Stendahl, Krister, "Hate,
Non-Retaliation, and Love, 1 QS X, 17-20 and Romans 12:19-21,"
Harvard Theological Review, 1962.
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| Stone, Lance,
"Forgiveness," Journal for Preachers, 2006. Sermon.
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Thorsteinsson, Runar M.,
"Paul and Roman Stoicism: Romans 12 and Contemporary Stoic Ethics,"
Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 2006.
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| Wong, Erick K.C., "The De-Radicalization of Jesus'
Ethical Sayings in Romans," Novum Testamentum, 2001. (See
especially "The Love for Enemies (Romans 12:14) beginning on page 247.)
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| Yinger, Kent L.,
"Romans 12:14-21 and Nonretaliation in Second Temple Judaism: Addressing
Persecution within the Community,"
The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1998.
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| Reviews: |
| Sermons:
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"Love
in Action," Dr. Eloise R. Scott, Lutheran Theological Seminary Chapel,
2005. |
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"Prayer:
Connecting to the Divine Presence," the Rev. Arthur Cribbs, 30 Good
Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 2002. |
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"Let Your
Love Be Genuine," Rev. Sarah Buteux,
Cambridge Swedenborg Chapel, Cambridge, MA. |
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"The Doormat
Syndrome," John Jewell, 2003. |
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"Christian--But!"
Bishop Woodie White, Day 1, 2002. |
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"Quality Above
Power," Dr. Myron Augsburger, 30 Good
Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 1995.
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"Forgiveness: It
Just Ain't Fair," Philip Yancey, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday
Evening Club, 1993. |
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Romans 12:12, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds. |
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