Revelation 22:12-21
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- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- "Of David's Lineage," The Jesus Database, an online annotated inventory of the traditions concerning the life and teachings of Jesus. Dr. Gregory C. Jenks, FaithFutures Foundation.
- Chapter XXXIV of The First Epistle to the Corinthians, Clement of Rome (ca. 96).
- V.XXX.1, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- IV.22, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- Chapter XXII, Against Hermogenes, Tertullian (c. 205)
- II.5, II.25, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 208)
- Chapter XIX, On Modesty, Tertullian (c. 217)
- I.22, I.23, Commentary on the Gospel of John, Origen. (c.228)
- On the Advantage of Patience -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 256)
- From the
Geneva Notes.
- "A divine confirmation or sealing of the supplication first from Christ affirming the same and denouncing his coming against all those that will put their sacrilegious hands here: then from John himself, who by a most holy prayer calls Christ to take vengeance on them."
- From
Matthew
Henry's Commentary.
- "And while we are busy in the duties of our different stations of life; whatever labours may try us, whatever difficulties may surround us, whatever sorrows may press us down, let us with pleasure hear our Lord proclaiming, Behold, I come quickly; I come to put an end to the labour and suffering of my servants."
- From Wesley's Notes.
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
- Commentary,
Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21, Micah D. Kiel, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2016.
- "The question here becomes how do we make the leap from John's apocalyptic visions, rooted in persecution, to our world today?"
- Pulpit Fiction, with podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2016.
- Commentary,
Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21, Eric Barreto, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2013.
- "Can we trust in God and God’s promises? Can we look forward to Jesus’ return in hope and expectation, not trepidation? In short, can we have faith today?"
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Commentary,
Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21, Brian Peterson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2010.
- "Revelation ends with one final surprise, in the form of a textual variant in verse 21. Is grace declared to 'all the saints' (NRSV text), or 'to all' (NRSV footnote)? The shorter reading is probably the more original."
-
"First
Thoughts on Year C Epistle Passages in the Lectionary,"
Easter 7, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
Australia.
- "The closing benediction is not a theological statement: 'The grace of the Lord Jesus is with (you) all', but a declaration which expresses a wish and also a confidence of its fulfilment: 'The grace of the Lord Jesus be with (you) all!' It does something as well as saying something."
-
"The Last
Sentence of the Bible: Grace to All," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with
Jesus Foundation, 2007.
- "Consider extending grace not only to others but to yourself..."
- "Alpha and Omega Is Coming Soon," God's Song of Revelation: From Easter to Pentecost in the Apocalypse, Wendell W. Frerichs , Word & World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1986.
- "Come, Lord Jesus," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion, Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21, Wesley White. "A place of conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
- "The Epilogue (Revelation 22:6-21)," by J. Hampton Keathley III at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
- "The New Heaven and the New Earth," from The Most Revealing Book of the Bible, Vernard Eller.
- Commentary,
Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21, Micah D. Kiel, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2016.
- 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).
- Aune, David E.,
"The Prophetic Circle of John of Patmos and the Exegesis of Revelation
22:16," Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 1989.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Bonhoeffer, Dietrich,
"The Coming of Jesus in Our Midst," The Living Pulpit, 1997.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Frerichs, Wendell W.,
"God's Song of Revelation: From Easter to Pentecost in the Apocalypse,"
Word & World, 1986.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Fulton, Joe B., "Mark Twain's New Jerusalem: Prophecy in
the Unpublished Essay 'About Cities in the Sun'," Christianity and
Literature, 2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Loscalzo, Craig A.,
"Come Lord Jesus: A Sermon Based on Revelation 22:12-21," Review &
Expositor, 1999.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Miller, Kevin,
"The Nuptial Eschatology of Revelation 19-22," Catholic Biblical
Quarterly, 1998.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Newman, Barbara, "Hildegard of Bingen: Visions and
Validation," Church History, 1985.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Ross, J.M., "Further Unnoticed Points in the Text of the New Testament,"
Novum
Testamentum, 2003. (Section on Revelation 22:14 begins on page 220.)
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Royalty, Robert M., Jr.,
"Don't Touch this Book!: Revelation 22:18-19 and the Rhetoric of
Reading (in) the Apocalypse of John," Biblical Interpretation,
2004.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Schellenberg, Ryan S., "Seeing the World Whole:
Intertextuality and the New Jerusalem (Revelation 21-22)," Perspectives
in Religious Studies, 2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Thomas, Robert L.,
"The Spiritual Gift of Prophecy in Rev 22:18," Journal of the
Evangelical Theological Society, 1989.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Townsend, Jeffrey L.,
"Is the Present Age the Millennium?" Bibliotheca Sacra, 1983.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Aune, David E.,
"The Prophetic Circle of John of Patmos and the Exegesis of Revelation
22:16," Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 1989.
- Sermons:
- With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Ascension C, Easter 7C, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2016.
- Storypath, Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story, Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2016.
- "Heaven," Illustrating the Story (lessons, children's sermons), coloring pages, activity sheets, crafts, children's songs. MSSS Crafts.
- "The Water of Life," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com.
- Drama:
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Clip Art, Revelation 22:13, Revelation 22:20, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Revelation 22:12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 20. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
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- Study Links and Resources for the Book of Revelation
