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Romans 1
2:9-21

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bulletReading the Text:
bullet NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
bullet The Bible Gateway: NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
bulletThe Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
bulletThe World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
bulletHistorical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
bulletComparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit
bullet"Love Your Enemy"
bullet"Turn the Other Cheek" 
bullet Chapter VI, The Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians, Polycarp of Smyrna (c 115).
bullet Similitude IV, Shepherd of Hermas. (c.145)
bullet V.XXII.2, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
bullet II.6, Paedagogus, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
bullet II.9, IV.7, IV.16, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
bullet Chapter X, On Patience, Tertullian (c. 202)
bullet II.18, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 208)
bullet IV.16, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 210)
bullet Chapter VI, Exhortation to Chastity, Tertullian (c. 210)
bullet Chapter XIII, On Idolatry, Tertullian (c. 211)
bullet V.14, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 212)
bullet II.VIII.3, First Principles (De Principiis), Origen. (c.225)
bullet VIII.XXXVIII, Against Celsus, Origen (c. 246)
bullet An Address to Demetrianus -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 252)
bullet Chapter XIV, Historia Calamitatusm: The Story of My Misfortunes, Pierre Abélard / Peter Abelard, c. 1140.
bulletFrom Martin Luther's Bible Commentary (1545).
bulletFrom the Geneva Notes.
bullet"There is nothing that disrupts harmony as much as seeking glory, when every man detests a base estate, and ambitiously seeks to be exalted."
bulletFrom Matthew Henry's Commentary.
bullet"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."
bulletFrom Wesley's Notes.
bullet"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."
bulletFrom the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
bullet"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."
bullet"Constant, Instant, Expectant," Romans 12:12, Charles H. Spurgeon, 1879.
bullet"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."
bulletFrom The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
bullet"Do not seek for official or social distinction. Obedience to this would eliminate caste from the church."
bulletContemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
bullet "First Thoughts on Year A Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Pentecost 16, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet"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."
bullet 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."
bullet "In the I AM," Blogging toward Sunday, Kristin Swenson, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
bullet"We can hope for justice because God Is."
bullet "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.
bullet "A New Vision of Righteousness: Paul's Exhortations in Romans 12-15," Peter L. Samuelson, Word & World, 1990.
bullet "Sacrifice in Romans 12-15," Calvin J. Roetzel, Word & World, 1986.
bullet "Sincere Love," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
bullet"What is This Thing Called Love? (Romans 12:9-13)," by Robert Deffinbaugh at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
bullet"The staying power of love is closely related to its constant companions, faith and hope."
bullet"Loving Your Enemies: Overcoming Evil With Good (Romans 12:14-21)," by Robert Deffinbaugh at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
bullet"The uniqueness of Christianity stands out boldly in the way we treat our enemies."
bullet Death Penalty Resources from The Other Side on line. (Archived.)
bullet"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."
bulletArticles & Background:
bullet "Social Identity, the Virtues, and the Good Life: A New Approach to Romans 12:1 - 15:13," Philip F. Esler, Biblical Theology Bulletin, 2003.
bullet"...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."
bullet "Dying Well," Abigail Rian Evans, (other resources at) "Health," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007.
bullet"Dying well begins with our perspective on life and living well."
bullet "Building a Place for Hospitality," Christine D. Pohl, (other resources at) "Hospitality," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007.
bullet"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?"
bullet "Soteriology and Eschatology in Romans," Robert E Longacre & Wilber B Wallis, Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1998.
bullet"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."
bulletArticles in ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are subscribed and logged in to ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
bulletBarram, Michael, "Between Text and Sermon: Romans 12:9-21," Interpretation, 2003. (See also, "Evil," issue focus, Interpretation, 2003.)
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bulletBraaten, Carl E., "Romans 12:14-21, Expository Article," Interpretation, 1984.
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bulletDahood, Mitchell J., S.J., "Two Pauline Quotations from the Old Testament," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1955.
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bulletDay, John N., "'Coals of Fire' in Romans 12:19-20," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2003.
 
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bullet 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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bulletGustafson, Roger R., "Covenants Strained and Strengthened," The Living Pulpit, 2005.
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bulletHarrisville, Roy A., "'Do not repay evil with evil': Preaching Romans 12:9-21," Word & World, 2008.
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bulletHorrell, 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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bullet Kanjuparambil, Philip, "Imperative Participles in Romans 12:9-21," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1983.
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bullet Longacre, Robert E. and Wilber B. Wallis, "Soteriology and Eschatology in Romans," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1998.
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bulletPeterson, David, "Worship and Ethics in Romans 12," Tyndale Bulletin, 1993.
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bulletRoetzel, Calvin J., "Sacrifice in Romans 12-15," Word & World, 1986.
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bulletSamuelson, Peter L., "A New Vision of Righteousness: Paul's Exhortations in Romans 12-15," Word & World, 1990.
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bulletSensing, "Timothy, "From Exegesis to Sermon in Romans 12:9-21," Restoration Quarterly, 1998.
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bulletStendahl, Krister, "Hate, Non-Retaliation, and Love, 1 QS X, 17-20 and Romans 12:19-21," Harvard Theological Review, 1962.
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bulletStone, Lance, "Forgiveness," Journal for Preachers, 2006. Sermon.
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bullet 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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bulletWong, 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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bulletYinger, 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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bulletReviews:
bulletSermons:
bullet "Love in Action," Dr. Eloise R. Scott, Lutheran Theological Seminary Chapel, 2005.
bullet "Prayer: Connecting to the Divine Presence," the Rev. Arthur Cribbs, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 2002.
bullet "Let Your Love Be Genuine," Rev. Sarah Buteux, Cambridge Swedenborg Chapel, Cambridge, MA.
bullet "The Doormat Syndrome," John Jewell, 2003.
bullet "Christian--But!" Bishop Woodie White, Day 1, 2002.
bullet "Quality Above Power," Dr. Myron Augsburger, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 1995.
bullet "Forgiveness: It Just Ain't Fair," Philip Yancey, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 1993.
bulletWith Chldren:
bullet "Go the Extra Mile," Jim Kerlin, childrensermons.com.
bullet "Be A Living Sacrifice to God," children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian Center.
bulletDrama:
bulletGraphics & Bulletin Materials:
bullet Romans 12:12, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds.
bulletHymns and Music:
bullet Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
bullet Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Romans 12:10. The Cyber Hymnal.
bulletFine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
bullet Study Links and Resources for the Book of Romans