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2 Timothy 1:1-2:13

Understanding Series

Gordon D. Fee

... proclamation of the gospel (cf., e.g., 1 Thess. 1:6; 2:14; 3:4; 2 Cor. 4:7–15; Rom. 8:17; Col. 1:24; Phil. 1:12, 29). In Paul’s understanding this suffering is closely tied to Christ’s own suffering, both the physical pain of torture and the humiliation ... is its extent and structure) as well as an extensive exegesis of its details, see G. W. Knight, The Faithful Sayings in the Pastoral letters, pp. 112–37. Knight and G. R. Beasley-Murray (Baptism in the New Testament, pp. 207–9) both argue that it ...

2. The Pure In Heart

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John A. Terry

... had been so blind. God had always been present. The universe had always had order. It was he who had failed to see God. Phil concluded this section of his book with a paraphrase of Jesus' response to the request of the disciple Philip, who said, "Lord, show us ... of Arimathea caught the last drop of blood which fell from Jesus' side as he died on the cross. Sir Galahad, along with other Knights of the Round Table, set out in quest of it. In the legend, they found it, but each saw it through the mirror of ...

3. The Pure In Heart

Psalm 42:1-11

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John A. Terry

4. Paul, Phoebe, Patronage, and Spain

Romans 16:1-27

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C. Marvin Pate

... class: slaves, freedmen and freedwomen (those born slaves who later obtained freedom), plebians (freeborn Roman citizens), equestrian class (knights; Roman political figures, military leaders, etc.), and senators (the Roman aristocracy) (see table 1 below).2 Drawing on ... mission team on his second journey (Acts 16:1–3) and was Paul’s closest colleague (cf. Acts 19:22; 1 Cor. 4:17; 16:10; 2 Cor. 1:1, 19; Phil. 1:1; 2:19–24; Col. 1:1; 1 Thess. 1:1; 3:2, 6; 2 Thess. 1:1; 1 Tim. 1:2, 18; 6:20; 2 Tim. 1:2; ...

5. The Lord's Grace to Paul

1 Timothy 1:12-20

Understanding Series

Gordon D. Fee

... Thess. 1:3 [all KJV], plus six others). 1:15–16 For a full discussion, with complete bibliographies, of the five “faithful sayings” see G. W. Knight, The Faithful Sayings in the Pastoral Letters. Although the precise formulation found in the saying does not occur elsewhere in Paul, it most assuredly reflects his theology. See esp. Gal. 4:4–5 and Phil. 2:5–11. The word for worst is actually “first” in Greek, but “first” in the sense of “foremost,” hence worst. The KJV, therefore, misses ...

6. Instructions to Timothy

1 Timothy 4:1-16

Understanding Series

Gordon D. Fee

... men, and especially of those who believe.” (3) All of verse 8, with the balanced pairs of physical training and godliness (Barrett, Knight). (4) The second part of verse 8: “Godliness is profitable in every way, because it promises life both for the present and ... apostolic example is a thoroughgoing, and crucial, Pauline concept (see 1 Thess. 1:6; 2 Thess. 3:7, 9; 1 Cor. 4:6; 11:1; Phil. 3:17; cf. 2 Tim. 1:13). The virtues Timothy is to model for them are those that some scholars have felt to be missing ...

7. The Spirit and the Glory of the Age to Come and the New Covenant

Romans 8:28-39, Romans 8:18-27

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C. Marvin Pate

... in the suffering/glory paradigm, the Christian participates in Christ’s suffering and glory (compare Rom. 8:17–18 with 2 Cor. 3:1–5:21; Phil. 3:10, 21; Col. 3:4; 2 Thess. 2:14; Heb. 2:7–10). 8:19–22 creation waits in eager expectation . . . the whole creation has ... medieval histories and romances. King Arthur gathered around him the Knights of the Round Table, who were devoted to a stringent code of honor. His most trusted knight, Lancelot, betrayed code and king by having an affair with ...

8. Identification and a Wish for Grace and Peace

Galatians 1:1-10

Understanding Series

L. Ann Jervis

... useful appellation for God. He uses it in all of his opening addresses, usually in the context of his wish for peace (e.g., 2 Thess. 1:2; Phil. 1:2). At times Paul refers to the fatherhood of God in relation to Jesus (e.g., Rom. 15:6; 2 Cor. 1:3; 11:31), but in this ... , and the gigantic lion under Nemea’s rock. You shocked the lake of Styx into trembling” (7.293–94; trans. Jackson Knight, pp. 209–10). By inviting his readers to share in the atmosphere of worship, Paul fosters a sense of unity or ...

9. Unity and Community (Part 1)

1 Corinthians 12:1-11

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Preben Vang

... religion, which teaches a Zen-like balance with the force, an omnipresent energy field flowing between living things. Jedi knights are skilled in sensing and wielding the force to achieve feats that range from telekinesis to mind control and ... Cor. 11:1; Gal. 1:6) and build his church in the likeness of Christ (1 Cor. 6:11; 14:12; 2 Cor. 3:3; Phil. 2:1–11). different kinds of tongues . . . interpretation of tongues. The extraordinary interest in tongues among believers then and now (pro or con) is likely ...

10. How to Play Fair in Foul Play

Mark 8:27-38

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Leonard Sweet

... boundaries about our aggressions, determining who and what is proper cannon fodder and how those we deem "acceptable kills" may die. In early medieval times knights, the fighting elite, were not allowed to trample down or destroy the vegetation of their enemies. Destroying this future food supply was considered "foul play." ... injustice and unfairness, one can still find the peace that the world cannot give (Jn.14:27); the peace that passes all understanding (Phil.4); the peace that comes from believing.

11. Doing What is Good

Titus 3:1-11

Understanding Series

Gordon D. Fee

... of salvation is expressed in thoroughly Pauline terms. It was not because of any righteous things we had done (cf. Eph. 2:8–9; Phil. 3:9; 2 Tim. 1:9), emphasized in this way here (and not in terms of “works of Law”—found only in Romans and ... this word group in Paul. 3:8 For a discussion of the extent and meaning of this trustworthy saying, see G. W. Knight, The Faithful Sayings in the Pastoral Letters, pp. 80–111. The expression devoting themselves to doing what is good is translated by Moffatt ...

12. Crossing the Sea

Exodus 13:17--14:31

Understanding Series

James K. Bruckner

... ” is a good translation of the Hebraism “with uplifted hand.” In this context it does not mean “defiantly” (Knight, Theology as Narration, p. 101; quoted in Durham, Exodus, p. 190) or “confident of their safety” (Durham, Exodus, p ... revealing God’s lordship over the forces of creation and military might. Even the rebellious gave honor to the Lord by their defeat and dying (Phil. 2:10–11; 1 Cor 15:24–26). 14:19–31 The Lord fought for the children of Israel as promised (v. 14). God used ...

13. We've Got a Friend in High Places

1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28, Ephesians 1:15-23

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King Duncan

... our shoulders or to yield that burden to our friend who sits at the right hand of God. Some of you can remember when Phil Rizzuto was the record-setting shortstop for the New York Yankees. We’re told that in one game Rizzuto trotted out to his position ... . His name? Jesus the Christ--King of Kings and Lord of Lords. 1. Contributed. Source: WITandWISDOM(tm) . 2. George W. Knight, Hilarious Clean Jokes, Anecdotes, and One-Liners (Kindle Edition). 3. John Ortberg, http://www.mppc.org/index.php?q=learn/sermons ...

14. A Time of Transition

Acts 1:1-11

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King Duncan

... confidante Merlin for answers. The reader quickly understands who the real power behind the throne is. In the last scene a crisis occurs. The Knights of the Round Table, once comrades and unified, are now warring against one another. The wicked Mordred has started a rebellion and Arthur has ... to God. 1. From a sermon by Pastor Wayne Brouwer. 2. Gilda and Phil Feldman. Acronym Soup (New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1994), p. 14. 3. http://sermon.typepad.com/my_weblog/2005/05/luke_244453_ase.html.

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