2 Corinthians 4:5-12
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- Historical References, Commentary and Comparative
Texts:
- V.XIII.4, 5, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- IV.21, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- Chapter X, On Patience, Tertullian (c. 202)
- Chapter XLIV, On the Resurrection of the Flesh, Tertullian (c. 211)
- V.11, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 212)
- Chapter XIII, Scorpiace, Tertullian (c. 213)
- I.25, I.35, Commentary on the Gospel of John, Origen. (c.228)
- IV.2, Commentary on the Gospel of John, Philocalia [anthology of Origen prepared by St. Basil and St. Gregory Nazianzen], Origen. (c.230)
- VI.V, VII.XXXVIII, Against Celsus, Origen. (c.246)
- XIII.16, Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Origen. (c.247)
- From the Geneva Notes.
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
- 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:
- 2 Corinthians 4:5-12, Pentecost: Paul the Pastor in 2 Corinthians, David Fredrickson, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1991.
- "Jesus Seen in Us," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
- Articles & Background:
-
"Dying
to Rise," Chapter 13 of
Reframing
Paul, by Mark
Strom, Intervarsity Press, 2000.
- "There is a strong link here between Paul?s longing, his almost reckless candor about himself, and his sense of freedom. He understood himself as having been made a ?slave? to Christ, and of having been set free from the bondage of sin and death. This was not abstract theologizing."
- "Aging from the Perspective of the Cross," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Aging," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003.
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"Hearts
Untroubled," Diane M. Komp, Theology Today, 1988.
- "A mother once confided that until her own son developed leukemia, she had never known a seriously ill child. Her eyes were opened in the hospital to the vast and varied problems that can afflict our very young. She could only conclude either that they had all been previously hidden in some closet or her own view of the world was too narrow and protected."
-
"Dying
to Rise," Chapter 13 of
Reframing
Paul, by Mark
Strom, Intervarsity Press, 2000.
- 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.
- Allen, Ronald J.,
"Between Text and Sermon, 2 Corinthians 4:7-18," Interpretation,
1998.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Avram, Wes,
"Between Text and Sermon: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18,"
Interpretation, 2001.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Fredrickson, David, "Pentecost: Paul
the Pastor in 2 Corinthians," Word & World, 1991.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Grieb, A. Katherine,
"'The One Who Called You...' Vocation and Leadership in the Pauline
Literature," Interpretation, 2005.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Hafemann, Scott,
"Paul's Use of the Old Testament in 2 Corinthians," Interpretation,
1998.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Krause, Deborah,
"Keeping It Real: The Image of God in the New Testament,"
Interpretation, 2005.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Polhill, John B.,
"Reconciliation at Corinth: 2 Corinthians 4-7," Review & Expositor,
1989.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials -
Schmitt, David, "Homiletical Helps on LW Series B -
Epistles," Concordia Journal, 2006. (Section on this text begins
on p. 225.)
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Thompson, Alan C.,
"2 Corinthians 4:6-9,"
Review and Expositor, 1997.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Allen, Ronald J.,
"Between Text and Sermon, 2 Corinthians 4:7-18," Interpretation,
1998.
- Sermons:
- The Church IS Worth the Effort! The Rev. Dr. William L. Self, Day 1, 2011.
- "The Madness of Ministry," Cynthia Hale, Faith and Leadership, 2010.
- "Cracked Pots," Elisa Lucozzi, Episcopal Divinity School.
- "The University of Adversity," the Rev. Dr. Thomas Lane Butts, Day 1, 1996.
- "Treasure in Clay Jars," the Rev. Dr. Joanna Adams, Day 1, 1998.
- With Children:
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- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- 2 Corinthians 4:7, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds.
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: 2 Corinthians 4:6, 7. The Cyber Hymnal.
- At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
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- Study Links and Resources for the Book of 2 Corinthians
