1 Peter 1:3-9
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- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- Chapter I, The Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians, Polycarp of Smyrna (70-155).
- IV.IX.2, V.VII.2, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- IV.20, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- II.VIII.3, First Principles (De Principiis), Origen. (c.225)
- From the Geneva Notes.
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
- From Wesley's Notes.
- Heaviness Through Manifold Temptations (1 Peter 1:6). Sermon by John Wesley.
- Kept by the Power of God, from The Poor Man's Portions, Robert Hawker, c. 1800.
- 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,
1 Peter 1:3-9 (Easter2A), Judith Jones, Preaching This
Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2017.
- "The blessing at the beginning of 1 Peter overflows with joy and hope."
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2017
- Commentary,
1 Peter 1:3-9 (Easter2A), Karl Jacobson, Preaching This
Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2014.
- "Here in first Peter the metaphor is of the devotion of the heart to God, both as it is refined, and in the joy it produces. This is faith. This is life in Christ. This is what 1 Peter is all about."
- "I Don't Belong," Faith Element, 2014.
- Commentary,
1 Peter 1:3-9 (Easter2A), Daniel Deffinbaugh, Preaching This
Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011.
- "What should give us pause as we reflect on the contemporary significance of this passage is just how irrelevant it has become in our daily lives."
- "First
Thoughts on Year A Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Easter 2, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
Australia.
- "It is, of course, too easy to challenge such theology - and it should be challenged. There are however situations where people feel so overwhelmed and threatened that the only hope lies in looking beyond and the only comfort in being reassured that ultimately we shall not be abandoned."
- "Exiles in the Empire of Capital," Russell Rathbun, The Hardest Question, 2011.
- "Is there an oppression and a suffering so internalized that we do not even recognize it as suffering?"
- "New Birth," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
- Peter 1:3-9, Easter 2A, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Commentary, 1 Peter 1:3-9 (Easter 2A), Richard Jensen, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
- "Faith in these passages has a strong eschatological emphasis. Faith, that is, lives toward the future and the future has been revealed to us in the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave.
- "The Foundation of Christian Hope: 1 Peter 1:1 - 2:10," An Easter Catechesis: The Lessons of 1 Peter, David L. Tiede, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1984.
- 1 Peter 1:3-9, Remembrance Sunday, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Commentary,
1 Peter 1:3-9 (Easter2A), Judith Jones, Preaching This
Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2017.
- 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).
- Kendall, David W., "Expository Article, 1 Peter 1:3-9,"
Interpretation, 1987.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Martin, Troy, "The Present Indicative in teh
Eschatological Statements of 1 Peter 1:6, 8," Journal of Biblical
Literature, 1992.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Nielsen, Glenn A., "Homiletical Helps on LSB Series A
- Epistles," (1 Peter 1:3-9 begins on page 83), Concordia Journal,
2008.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Ross, J.M.,
"Some Unnoticed Points in the Text of the New Testament," Novum
Testamentum, 1983. (Section on 1 Peter 1:8 begins on page 70.)
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Schertz, "Radical Trust in the Just Judge: The Easter
Texts of 1 Peter," Word & World, 2004.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Searle, Alison, "An Idolatrous Imagination? Biblical
Theology and romanticism in Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre,"
Christianity and Literature, 2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Tiede, David L., "The Easter Catechesis: The Lessons of 1
Peter," Word & World, 1984.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Tite, Philip L., "The Compositional Function of the
Petrine Prescript: A Look at 1 Pet 1:1-3," Journal of the Evangelical
Theological Society, 1996.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Kendall, David W., "Expository Article, 1 Peter 1:3-9,"
Interpretation, 1987.
- Sermons
- "A Sermon on 1 Peter 1:3-5," Geerhardus Vos, in Kerux: The Online Journal of Biblical Theology.
- With Children:
- Always brand new -- Children's sermon for Easter 2 based on 1 Peter 1:3-9 from CSSPlus.
- "Your Faith Will Be Like Gold that Is Tested in a Fire," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
- Drama:
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Clip Art, 1 Peter 1:7, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Hymns and Music:
- Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: 1 Peter 1:3, 4, 8. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- "Resurrection Power," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, a new, relevant hymn set to traditional tunes.
- Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Study Links and Resources for the Book of 1 Peter
