Romans 13:8-14
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- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- IV.XII.2, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- Chapter II, Adversus Judaeos, Tertullian (c. 198)
- II.4, III.11, Paedagogus, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- IV.3, IV.7, IV.18, VII.16, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- II.2, On The Apparel of Women, Tertullian (c. 202)
- V.14, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 212)
- Chapter XVII, On Monogamy, Tertullian (c. 215)
- Chapter VII, On Modesty, Tertullian (c. 217)
- II.III.2, First Principles (De Principiis), Origen. (c.225)
- On Jealousy and Envy, Cyprian of Carthage (c. 256)
- Chapter 12, On Cleaving to God, Albertus Magnus, c. 1275.
- "An Exhortation to Good Works," Martin Luther, c. 1521.
- From Martin Luther's Bible Commentary (1545).
- Calvin's Commentaries, The Epistle to the Romans Vol XIX.
- From the Geneva Notes.
- "To put on Christ is to possess Christ, to have him in us, and us in him."
- From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
- "Natural wants are to be answered, but evil appetites must be checked and denied. To ask meat for our necessities, is our duty, we are taught to pray for daily bread; but to ask meat for our lusts, is provoking God."
- From
Wesley's
Notes.
- "And that which remains between the present hour and eternity is comparatively but a moment."
- From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- "In virtue of "the expulsive power of a new and more powerful affection," the great secret of persevering holiness in all manner of conversation will be found to be "Christ IN US, the hope of glory" (Col 1:27), and Christ ON US, as the character in which alone we shall be able to shine before men (2Co 3:8) (Ro 13:14)."
- From The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
- "To put on Christ is to enter into fellowship with him. He who is in fellowship with Christ cannot fulfill the lusts of the flesh."
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
- Radical Gratitude, lectionary-based stewardship, Northwest United Methodist Foundation. (.pdf)
- Commentary,
Romans 13:8-14 (Pentecost 17A), Mary Hinkle Shore, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011.
- "The future is not a choice between keeping your head down and quietly paying your taxes and other obligations on the one hand, and carousing and quarreling on the other. For those clothed with Christ, the future is characterized by seeing the "other" as neighbor and seeking the neighbor's best."
- First Thoughts on Year A Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Pentecost 12A, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Advent 1A and Proper 18A,
David S. Jacobsen, Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, in Preaching
Apocalyptic Texts: Year A, Resources for Pastors Who Want to 'Preach in the
New Creation'.
- "For preachers, this text is significant. It lifts up the importance of love as the law's fulfilment. Yet at the same time it refuses to set up love as a big, shadowy "ought." Instead, it sets love firmly in the light, that is, God's dawning light of the new aeon. In other words, we don't love cause we should love. Rather, we love because God's ever-lovin' day is about to dawn."
- "Debt Crisis," Russell Rathbun, The Hardest Question, 2011.
- "Loving one another is a call out of the system of the empire."
- Commentary,
Romans 13:8-14 (Pentecost 17A), Mark Reasoner, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
- "Just imagine?despite what the messages on television and Web advertising tell us?we don't need to worship the gods and goddesses of financial security, the perfect body image, or even our limited ideas of personal honor and respectability!"
-
Commentary,
Romans 13:11-14, Dirk G. Lange, Preaching This Week,
WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
- "Paul is addressing the Christian community in Rome. He is addressing baptized Christians, Christians who live in the Spirit. It would seem that this sleep is a spiritual sleep. The gift of the Holy Spirit has been received but it has fallen asleep. Simply because we are baptized, simply because we have this privilege, does not mean that we can take it easy."
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Advent 1A, Chris Haslam, Diocese of Montreal.
-
"Advent the
Echo Chamber," Expository Essay, Dr. William R. Long.
Part 2.
- "Christ, then, is the summation all things. In some way all things are 'gathered up' in Christ."
-
Reflection for Advent 1A:
Environmental & earth-centered reflections from the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota
Environmental Stewardship Commission. Rev. Helen Hanten.
- "History just might be interrupted with some special event. How like this our sometime disregard for the things we do that harm the environment in our ordinary life events. Will a sudden awakening happen when we have gone too far in polluting the land or water or atmosphere?"
-
Commentary,
Romans 13:11-14 (Advent 1A), Susan Eastman, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2007.
- "In this brief but extremely rich passage, Paul tells us that as Christians we are all 'morning people.' The time is just before dawn, the sky is brightening, the alarm is ringing, day is at hand. It is time to rouse our minds from slumber, to be alert to what God is doing in the world, and to live in accordance with God's coming salvation."
-
First
Thoughts on Year A Epistle Passages in the Lectionary,"
Advent 1, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
Australia.
- "Love is bigger than all the observances and bigger than all the commandments."
-
Progressive Bible Study:
Romans 13:11-14,
Pastor Dan, Street Prophets.
- "How can we be both citizens in good standing, yet an implicit threat to the system? Are we heirs to a promise of salvation, or is there a new covenant being written as we speak?"
- "A New Vision of Righteousness: Paul's Exhortations in Romans 12-15," Peter L. Samuelson, Word & World, 1990.
- "Sacrifice in Romans 12-15," Calvin J. Roetzel, Word & World, 1986.
-
"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."
- "Our Salvation Is Near," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
- "Love, Law
and the Last Days (Romans 13:8-14)," by Robert Deffinbaugh at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
- "He reminds the Christian that his time is limited because the day of the Lord’s return is daily drawing nearer. In the light of this reality, he calls upon him to deny his fleshly lusts and to live for God. He challenges the Christian not to indulge himself, but to give himself sacrificially in serving others and in seeking their good."
-
"Unforgiven," William L. Hawkins, The Christian Century,
2002.
- "More than anything else, the unwillingness to perform the difficult task of forgiveness and reconciliation in the love and spirit of Christ is what robs the church of that quality of life that first attracted outsiders."
-
"Obedience in Context," Luke Timothy Johnson, The Christian
Century, 1991.
- "Most of us suffer quietly the built-in conflict of loyalties endemic to life in social structures."
- "Snapshots from Home," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Monasticism Old and New," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2010. (Romans 13:8-14)
- Articles & Background:
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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). Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Beker, J. Christiaan, "Sermon for
First Sunday in Advent 1986," Journal for Preachers, 1986.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Boulton, Wayne, "The Riddle of Romans
13," The Christian Century, 1976.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Carter, T.L., "The Irony of Romans
13," Novum Testamentum, 2004.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Cousar, Charles B.,
"Disruptive Hope: New Testament Texts for Advent," Journal for
Preachers, 2001.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials -
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.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Gorman, Michael J.,
"Romans 13:8-14," Interpretation,
2008.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Hawkins, William L, "Unforgiven,"
The Christian Century,
2002.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - 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.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Johnson, Luke T.,
"Obedience in Context," The Christian Century, 1991.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Marshall, John W., "Hybridity
and Reading Romans 13," Journal for the Study of the New
Testament, 2008.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Moulder, James,
"Romans 13 and Conscientious Disobedience," Journal of Theology
for Southern Africa, 1977.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Olree, Andy G.,
"Government as God's Agent: A Reconsideration of Romans 12 and 13,"
Stone-Campbell Journal, 2005.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Parsons, Wilfrid, S.J.,
"The Influence of Romans XIII on Pre-Augustinian Christian Political
Thought," Theological Studies,
1940.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Powery, Emerson, "Under the Gaze of
the Empire: Who Is My Neighbor?" Interpretation, 19:18.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Roetzel, Calvin J.,
"Sacrifice in Romans 12-15," Word & World,
1986.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Rossow, Francis C., "Homiletical Helps on the LSB
Series C - Old Testament / A - Epistles," Concordia Journal,
2007. (Section on this text begins on page 391.)
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Samuelson, Peter L.,
"A New Vision of Righteousness: Paul's Exhortations in Romans 12-15,"
Word & World, 1990.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Beker, J. Christiaan, "Sermon for
First Sunday in Advent 1986," Journal for Preachers, 1986.
- Sermons:
- A Call To Love Tom M. Garrison, SermonStudio.
- "Telling the Good News," the Rev. Beth Royalty, Day 1, 2005.
- "Paul Was Patriotic," Vic Stolzfus, College Mennonite Church, July 28, 2002.
- "The Great Put-On!" John Jewell, 2002.
- With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Proper 18, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," Sept 4 and 11, (scroll down for Sept 11), 2011, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Romans 13:8-14 and Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch! by Eileen Spinelli.
- Sunday's Special Breakfast, Wesley T. Runk, SermonStudio.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," November 28, Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2010. Connections: Romans 13:11-14 and This Little Light of Mine by E.B. Lewis.
- "The Snooze Alarm," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com.
- "Let the Lord Jesus Christ Be as Close to You as the Clothes You Wear," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
- Drama:
- "Neighbors from Hell," Erina Caradus, dramatix.
- "Seven Deadly Sins," Ron Vandenburg, dramatix.
- "Phar-A-Non," Glenn A. Hascall, dramatix.
- "Confessing Other People's Sins," Glenn A. Hascall, dramatix.
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Clip Art, Romans 13:10, Romans 13:12, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Hymns and Music:
- There is a Mighty Question, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: ANGEL'S STORY 7.6.7.6 D (?O Jesus, I Have Promised?), Church World Service.
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Romans 13:11. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
- "Accountability," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, new, relevant hymn set to traditional tunes.
- Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Study Links and Resources for the Book of Romans
