Textweek ATLAS - May 1, 2016 Easter 6C

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Easter 6 - May 1, 2016

Hesselink, I. John, "Expository Article: John 14:23-29," Interpretation, 1989.
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"There is an element of truth here, for peace, like salvation, justification, and sanctification, has an eschatological dimension. Here we experience Christ's peace imperfectly; the fullness awaits the life in glory. Yet what Christ promises his disciples here is an assurance, a tranquility, an inner strength which they will enjoy from the resurrection onwards, first in his postresurrection appearances and then more fully after Pentecost."

Kelly, Caroline M., "I Am Still With You," sermon, Journal for Preachers, 2002.
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"In the midst of all our goodbyes this season, when life seems fragile and transitory, when everything around us seems to be changing, remember God's promise to dwell in us and be with us forever. We don't even have to reach for God because God has already claimed us. God is holding us, even now, and God will never let us go." 

Duke, Paul D., "John 5:1-15," Review & Expositor, 1988.
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"This is as troubling as 'Do you want to be well?' We do not like it. But it stands as Jesus' admonition to passive people on the far side of sheer grace. The generous initiative of Christ is not contingent on our taking responsibility for our wellness—though he may ask about our will; but if in time we take no responsibility for wholeness, we are not whole. We are atrophied indeed."

Mathewson, David, "The Destiny of the Nations in Revelation 21:1-22:5: A Reconsideration," Tyndale Bulletin, 2002.
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Abstract: "There has been a variety of attempts to account for the presence of the nations in Revelation 21:1-22:5 and their inclusion in eschatological salvation, when their judgement and destruction has already been described in Revelation 19-20. Many scholars have suggested that John envisions the salvation of a segment of the nations, while the unbelieving meet their doom in the lake of fire. A few have suggested that the tension can be resolved by reference to universalism: ultimately even the wicked who are punished will be redeemed. One of thé most significant attempts to account for the destiny of the nations is in the work ofBauckham, who suggests that John gives priority to the vision of salvation and envisions the conversion of the nations in fulfilment ofOT expectations, while a few who refuse to repent will experience punishment. Through an examination of the key texts in Revelation 21:1-22:5, namely 21:3; 21:24; and 22:2, this article suggests that the tension between the judgement and salvation of the nations must be allowed to retain its full force. Neither side of the tension should be privileged over the other. The tension functions in a rhetorical manner: to present the options available to the nations, and to highlight the reversal of power structures and the absolute sovereignty of God."

 

Ricciuti, Gail A., "Between Text and Sermon: Revelation 21:22-22:5,"Interpretation, 1999.
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"How would we live now, on a civil plane, if we envisioned our cities to be so intimately contained by God? How would we live if we looked not to a CEO but to the most vulnerably Lamb-like, the poor in spirit, for light on the most troublesome enigmas of our day?"

 

Hesselink, I. John, "Expository Article: John 14:23-29," Interpretation, 1989.
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"There is an element of truth here, for peace, like salvation, justification, and sanctification, has an eschatological dimension. Here we experience Christ's peace imperfectly; the fullness awaits the life in glory. Yet what Christ promises his disciples here is an assurance, a tranquility, an inner strength which they will enjoy from the resurrection onwards, first in his postresurrection appearances and then more fully after Pentecost."

Kelly, Caroline M., "I Am Still With You," sermon, Journal for Preachers, 2002.
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"In the midst of all our goodbyes this season, when life seems fragile and transitory, when everything around us seems to be changing, remember God's promise to dwell in us and be with us forever. We don't even have to reach for God because God has already claimed us. God is holding us, even now, and God will never let us go." 

Duke, Paul D., "John 5:1-15," Review & Expositor, 1988.
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"This is as troubling as 'Do you want to be well?' We do not like it. But it stands as Jesus' admonition to passive people on the far side of sheer grace. The generous initiative of Christ is not contingent on our taking responsibility for our wellness—though he may ask about our will; but if in time we take no responsibility for wholeness, we are not whole. We are atrophied indeed."

Mathewson, David, "The Destiny of the Nations in Revelation 21:1-22:5: A Reconsideration," Tyndale Bulletin, 2002.
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Abstract: "There has been a variety of attempts to account for the presence of the nations in Revelation 21:1-22:5 and their inclusion in eschatological salvation, when their judgement and destruction has already been described in Revelation 19-20. Many scholars have suggested that John envisions the salvation of a segment of the nations, while the unbelieving meet their doom in the lake of fire. A few have suggested that the tension can be resolved by reference to universalism: ultimately even the wicked who are punished will be redeemed. One of thé most significant attempts to account for the destiny of the nations is in the work ofBauckham, who suggests that John gives priority to the vision of salvation and envisions the conversion of the nations in fulfilment ofOT expectations, while a few who refuse to repent will experience punishment. Through an examination of the key texts in Revelation 21:1-22:5, namely 21:3; 21:24; and 22:2, this article suggests that the tension between the judgement and salvation of the nations must be allowed to retain its full force. Neither side of the tension should be privileged over the other. The tension functions in a rhetorical manner: to present the options available to the nations, and to highlight the reversal of power structures and the absolute sovereignty of God."

 

Ricciuti, Gail A., "Between Text and Sermon: Revelation 21:22-22:5,"Interpretation, 1999.
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"How would we live now, on a civil plane, if we envisioned our cities to be so intimately contained by God? How would we live if we looked not to a CEO but to the most vulnerably Lamb-like, the poor in spirit, for light on the most troublesome enigmas of our day?"