Colossians 2:6-19
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- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- Comparative texts about Baptism: Water & Spirit from DSS, Josephus, Babylonian Talmud. At (Rutgers University Dept of Religion) Mahlon H. Smith's Into His Own: Perspective on the World of Jesus companion to the historical study of Christian texts.
- I.III.4, IV.XVI.1, IV.XXXII.1, V.XIV.4, V.XVII.3, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- Chapter X, Adversus Judaeos, Tertullian (c. 198)
- I.11, III.5, III.6, VI.8, VI.15, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- Chapter VII, Chapter XXXIII, The Prescription of Heretics, Tertullian (c. 200)
- I.2, To His Wife, Tertullian (c. 206)
- Chapter III, On the Soul, Tertullian (c. 210)
- Chapter VII, Chapter XXIII, On the Resurrection of the Flesh, Tertullian (c. 211)
- V.19, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 212)
- Chapter XIX, On Modesty, Tertullian (c. 217)
- II.VI.4, First Principles (De Principiis), Origen. (c.225)
- VIII.III, IX.VI, The Refutation of all Heresies (Philosophumena), Hippolytus of Rome. (c. 225)
- I.11, Commentary on the Gospel of John, Origen. (c.228)
- VI.37, X.11, Commentary on the Gospel of John, Philocalia [anthology of Origen prepared by St. Basil and St. Gregory Nazianzen], Origen. (c.230)
- I.Preface.5, I.LIV, V.VIII, VIII.XXIII, Against Celsus, Origen. (c.246)
- XI.12, XII.5, XII.18, XII.25, XII.40, XIV.19, Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Origen. (c.247)
- Epistle LI -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 252)
- On the Advantage of Patience -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 256)
- Commentary by St John Chrysostom: Homily VI, Homily VII.
- Part 25, Part 45, On the Incarnation of the Word, Athanasius of Alexandria, c. 318.
- From the Geneva Notes.
- "The conclusion: in which also he means certain types, as the difference of days, and meats, and proves by a new argument, that we are not bound to them: that is, because those things were shadows of Christ to come, but now we possess him who was exhibited to us."
- From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
- "Those who walk in the way of the world, are turned from following Christ."
- From
Wesley's
Notes.
- "The apostle expresses in all these three ways, God's destroying the handwriting which was contrary to us, or at enmity with us. This was not properly our sins themselves, (they were the debt,) but their guilt and cry before God."
- From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- "The apostle does not condemn all philosophy, but "the philosophy" (so Greek) of the Judaic-oriental heretics at Colosse, which afterwards was developed into Gnosticism. You, who may have "the riches of full assurance" and "the treasures of wisdom," should not suffer yourselves to be led away as a spoil by empty, deceitful philosophy: "riches" are contrasted with spoil; "full" with "vain," or empty."
- From The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
- "As the law was nailed to the cross (verse 14), let no man compel you to keep its ordinances."
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
- Commentary,
Colossians 2:6-15[16-19], Brian J. Walsh, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2016.
- "With a wonderful mixed metaphor, our passage captures the dynamics of Christian discipleship."
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2016.
- Commentary, Colossians 2:6-15, (16-19) | Charlie Lyons-Pardue | Worship Curator, Genesis Church San Diego| A Plain Account, 2016
- "Based on Paul's advice it's clear that the Gentile converts in Colossae shared our inclination to believe in the power of just 'one more thing.'"
- Pulpit Fiction, with podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2016.
- Commentary,
Colossians 2:6-15[16-19], Richard Carlson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013.
- "The actual thrust of 2:12b, however, is that our resurrection with Christ was through the faithfulness of God's who also raised Christ from the dead. Thus the whole emphasis in 2:10-15 is on divine activity that determines and shapes our reality."
- "Everything Is Changing," Alan Brehm, The Waking Dreamer, 2013.
- "Paul was convinced that in and through our Savior Jesus the Christ God is in the process of changing everything.The 'down side' of this good news is that you have to be vulnerable to experience change. That's why the most vulnerable people in our world seem to have a way of pointing us most clearly to what God is doing."
-
"First
Thoughts on Year C Epistle Passages in the Lectionary,"
Pentecost 10, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
Australia.
- "Colossians works on a broad canvass. We are dealing with what makes best sense of the universe. Its unity and peace is at stake. The energy which pours into it is none other than God's compassion."
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
-
"The Fullness of God Dwells Bodily - Even in the Virtual Body of Christ,"
Deanna Thompson, Working Preacher, 2010.
- "I have to admit that in life before cancer, I didn't give the universal body of Christ much thought. I could ? and would ? extol the virtues of participation in local incarnations of Christ's body."
- Colossians 2:6-15, Christ and the Powers of Darkness: Lessons from Colossians, Robert Paul Roth, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1986.
- "Catechism for Suspicious Protestants," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Catechesis," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003.
- "Why Should We Forgive?" study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Forgiveness," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001.
- "Fullness of Life in Christ," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources.
-
Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion,
Colossians 2:6-19, Wesley White. "A place of
conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
- "Those who have gradually morphed into a relationship with a Christ that continues to point beyond Christ are encouraged to continue growing, not to stop with the current relationship."
- Environmental &
earth-centered reflections from the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota Environmental
Stewardship Commission.
- "Trees have much to teach us how to live."
- "The
Conquest of the Cross," Robert Drake, in Kerux: The Online
Journal of Biblical Theology (Reformed).
- "Are you ruled by your pain and sorrow so that it shapes and controls your life?"
- Commentary,
Colossians 2:6-15[16-19], Brian J. Walsh, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2016.
- Articles & Background:
- 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).
- Harrisville, Roy A., "God's Mercy -- Tested,
Promised, Done! An Exposition of Genesis 18:20-32; Luke 11:1-13;
Colossians 2:6-15," Interpretation, 1977.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Hayes, Holly Diane, "Colossians 2:6-19, Between Text
& Sermon," Interpretation, 1995.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Maier, Harry O.,
"A Sly Civility: Colossians and Empire," Journal for the Study of the
New Testament, 2005.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Martin, Troy, "But Let Everyone Discern the Body of
Christ (Colossians 2:17)," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1995.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Roth, Robert Paul,
"Christ and the Powers of Darkness: Lessons from Colossians," Word &
World, 1986.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Schweizer, Eduard, "Slaves of the Elements and
Worshipers of Angels: Gal 4:3, 9 and Col 2:8, 18, 20," Journal of
Biblical Literature, 1988.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Walsh, Brian J., "Late/Post Modernity and Idolatry: A
Contextual Reading of Colossians 2:8 - 3:4," Ex Auditu, 1999.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Harrisville, Roy A., "God's Mercy -- Tested,
Promised, Done! An Exposition of Genesis 18:20-32; Luke 11:1-13;
Colossians 2:6-15," Interpretation, 1977.
- Sermons:
- With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Proper 12, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013.
- "A Puzzle," Jim Kerlin, childrensermons.com.
- "Etch-a-Sketch," Bryan Clements, sermons4kids.com.
- Drama:
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Clip Art, Colossians 2:12, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Colossians 2:17, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds.
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Colossians 2:9, 14, 15. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Study Links and Resources for the Book of Colossians
