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Romans 15:4-13
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• Reading the Text:
  • NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
  • Greek Interlinear Bible, ScrTR, ScrTR t, Strong, Parsing, CGTS, CGES id, AV.
  • The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
  • The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
  • The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • IV.5, IV.7, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • Chapter LIX, On the Resurrection of the Flesh,  Tertullian (c. 211)
  • Chapter II, On Modesty, Tertullian (c. 217)
  • From Martin Luther's Bible Commentary (1545).
  • From the Geneva Notes.
    • "We must take an example of patience from God: that both the weak and the strong, serving God with a mutual consent, may bring one another to God, as Christ also received us to himself, although we were ever so unworthy."
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
    • "We shall never seek to Christ till we trust in him. And the whole plan of redemption is suited to reconcile us to one another, as well as to our gracious God, so that an abiding hope of eternal life, through the sanctifying and comforting power of the Holy Spirit, may be attained."
  • From Wesley's Notes.
    • "Christ Jesus - Jesus is the name, Christ the surname. The latter was first known to the Jews; the former, to the gentiles. Therefore he is styled Jesus Christ, when the words stand in the common, natural order. When the order is inverted, as here, the office of Christ is more solemnly considered."
  • "The Power of the Holy Ghost," Romans 15:13, Charles H. Spurgeon, 1855.
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
  • From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
    • "Let the strong receive the weak, all receive each other into full fellowship, even as 'Christ has received us.'"
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
  • Commentary, Romans 15:4-13, JR Daniel Kirk, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2016.
  • "As was the case with Romans 13 last week, so also this week's text from Romans 15 draws us into the double- or even triple-exposure of time that happens as the old year hands off to the new in the ...."
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2016.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2016.
  • Commentary, Romans 15:4-13 | Kara Lyons-Pardue | Assistant Professor of New Testament, Point Loma Nazarene University | A Plain Account
    • "Just as Scripture's purposes for humanity are inextricable from the very nature of God, the inclusion of the Gentiles is not a back-up plan nor a course-correction: this has been God's intention all along."
  • The Truett Pulpit, Ray Higgins, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR
  • Commentary, Romans 15:4-13, Valerie Nicolet-Anderson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013.
  • "Unity according to Christ also means that differences are not erased. Members do not have to conform to one particular pattern of behavior, but they do have to realize that the essential and defining character of their identity is now Christ."
  • "Hope Renewed,"Charles Allen, Upper Room Books, 2013.
  • "Stumps, Shoots, Snails and Swans," Linda Fabian Pepe, Theological Stew, 2013.
  • Commentary, Romans 15:4-13, Dirk G. Lange, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
  • "The vision of the coming Kingdom is broad, wide, deep, and generous."
  • Commentary, Romans 15:4-13, Susan Eastman, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2007.
  • "This is the gospel in a nutshell. Christ has welcomed us, all of us, and brought us home to God and to each other."
  • Romans 15:4-13: Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Advent 2A, Chris Haslam, Diocese of Montreal.
  • "The Voices of Scripture and Paul's Rhetorical Strategy of Hope in Romans 15:7-13," John Paul Heil, Theoforum, 2002.
    • "There is a rhetorical progression from the Gentiles alone glorifying God (15:9a) to the scriptural voice of an individual, representative Jew pledging to confess and praise God among and along with the Gentiles (15:9b) to the authoritative voice of scripture commanding the (believing) Gentiles to rejoice ?with his (Jewish) people? (15:10) and then commanding all the Gentiles (including future believers) to praise the Lord God so that then all the peoples can acclaim him (15:11)."
  • First Thoughts on Year A Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Advent 2, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "Paul is not making vague and pious statements about scripture but drawing attention to a particular orientation of scripture towards inclusivity and compassion which even enables one to say yes and no in scripture itself or to forego one's freedom for the sake of unity at some points."
  • "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.
  • "Christ Our Hope," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
  • "Hope and Your Health," Dale Fletcher, Faith and Health Connection.
  • "Pleasing Others and Praising God (Romans 15:1-13)," by Robert Deffinbaugh at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
  • "Judgment and Life for the Lord: Occasion and Theology of Romans 14:1 - 15:13," Kevin B. McCruden, Biblica, 2005.
    • "Paul employs non-specific language in this section in order to espouse a larger theological vision of the essential unity of Jew and Gentile under God?s salvation in Christ."
  • "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?"
• 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).
  • Brauer, James L., "Homiletical Helps on the LSB Series C - Old Testament / A - Epistles," Concordia Journal, 2007. (Section on this text begins on page 393.)
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Cousar, Charles B., "Disruptive Hope: New Testament Texts for Advent," Journal for Preachers, 2001. (Section begins on page 28.)
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Fredrickson, David E., "A Piece of Scripture on Part of the Bible: Listening to Romans 15:1-6," Word & World, 2006.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Gagnon, Robert A.J., "Why the 'Weak' at Rome Cannot Be Non-Christian Jews," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2000.
      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
  • Jewett, Robert, "The Law and the Coexistence of Jews and Gentiles in Romans," Interpretation, 1985.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Karris, Robert J., O.F.M., "Romans 14:1-15:13 and the Occasion of Romans," Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1973.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Lambrecht, Jan, "Syntactical and Logical Remarks on Romans 15:8-9a," Novum Testamentum, 2000.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Miller, Susan, "Romans 14:1-15:7 -- Unity in Essentials, Opinions in the Non-Essentials, Charity in Everything," Review & Expositor, 1988.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Patte, Daniel, "Thinking Mission with Paul and the Romans: Romans 15:1-33," Mission Studies, 2006.
      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
  • 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
  • Wagner, J. Ross, "The Christ, Servant of Jew and Gentile: A Fresh Approach to Romans 15:8-9," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1997.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Weima, Jeffrey A.D., "The Reason for Romans: The Evidence of Its Epistolary Framework (1:1-15; 15-14-16:27)," Review & Expositor, 2003.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
• Sermons:
  • "Abounding in Hope," Advent 2A, Rev. Edward F. Markquart, Sermons from Seattle.
• With Children:
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," December 8, 2013, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Romans 15:4-13 and Sneaky Weasel by Hannah Shaw. 2010.
  • Worshiping with Children, Advent 2A, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013. 2010.
  • "Be A Living Sacrifice to God," children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian Center.
• Drama:
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Clip Art, Romans 15:7, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Romans 15:4, 7, 8. The Cyber Hymnal.
• Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
• Study Links and Resources for the Book of Romans

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