1 Corinthians
1:1-9
(1 Corinthians 1:3-9)
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- Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Greek Interlinear Bible, ScrTR, ScrTR t, Strong, Parsing, CGTS, CGES id, AV.
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- The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- Commandment XI, Shepherd of Hermas. (c.145)
- II.6, V.1, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- V.5, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 212)
- From the Geneva Notes.
- "He says along the way that there is no reason why they should be so pleased in those gifts which they had received, seeing that those were nothing in comparison of those which are to be looked for."
- From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
- "Those that wait for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, will be kept by him to the end; and those that are so, will be blameless in the day of Christ, made so by rich and free grace. How glorious are the hopes of such a privilege; to be kept by the power of Christ, from the power of our corruptions and Satan's temptations!"
- From
Wesley's
Notes.
- "Now it is our day, wherein we are to work out our salvation; then it will be eminently the day of Christ, and of his glory in the saints."
- From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- "CHRYSOSTOM remarks that the name of Christ is oftener mentioned in this than in any other Epistle, the apostle designing thereby to draw them away from their party admiration of particular teachers to Christ alone."
- From The
People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
- "His promises may be relied upon. The fact that he had called the saints to fellowship with his Son, is proof that their salvation will be completed."
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
- Commentary, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, Carla Works, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2017.
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2017.
- Commentary,
1 Corinthians 1:3-9, Lucy Lind Hogan, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2014.
- "Like the community in Corinth, we too need to be reminded that we continue to live in the time in between."
- Commentary,
1 Corinthians 1:3-9, Mary Hinkle Shore, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2014.
- "Sometimes churches can be a little self-impressed..."
- "Lacking Nothing," Faith Element, 2014.
- Commentary,
1 Corinthians 1:3-9, Dirk G. Lange, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011.
- "It is perhaps not surprising that Paul, as he addresses the church in Corinth, speaks of the gift given, God's grace shared, as "speech and knowledge of every kind" and wealth (i.e., being enriched in Christ Jesus)."
- 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, Advent 1B: Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- "First
Thoughts on Year A Epistle Passages in the Lectionary:
Epiphany 2," William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
Australia.
- "Private faith of a personal future is more comforting and marketable, but has little to do with the hope Jesus came to bring and doesn't really spell good news for the poor except in another life."
- "To the Church of God," Paul Bellan-Boyer, City Called Heaven, 2011.
- "Having read the whole letter, one can then go back to the initial salutation for clues or signs about Paul's overall proclamation..."
- "All Knowledge and Every Gift," Expository Essay, Bill Long.
- "First
Thoughts on Passages on Year B Epistle Passages in the Lectionary: Advent 1," William
Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
- "Not so subtly Paul is targeting the self sufficiency of at least some Corinthians who think they have arrived and who have become the source of division."
- "Grace and Peace for God," "Longing for Christ's Return," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
- Commentary,
1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Dwight Peterson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
- "Today's passage is a hopeful one that emphasizes God's call and provision, and assumes that it is, indeed, possible to live a sanctified life in the middle of an unsanctified culture. This is a good message for the season of Epiphany, in which Christians celebrate the revealing of Christ to the world."
- Commentary,
1 Corinthians 1:1:3-9, L. Ann Jervis, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
- "Paul wants the Corinthians to realize that they are not yet at the resurrection; they are waiting for it. They have their clocks set all wrong. This is the time of waiting for the end. This is the time of expectation."
- 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Proper 2A: Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Epiphany, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, "Jesus Christ and Him Crucified": Epiphany Texts from First Corinthians, Terrance L. Dinovo, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1995.
- "Prophecy from the Sidelines," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prophetic Ethics," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003.
-
"Apocalyptic Transformation in Paul's Discourse on the Cross," Alexandra
R. Brown, Volume XVI, Number 4, Word & World,
Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1996.
- "Paul's discourse on the cross works as an apocalyptic 'speech-act,' the agent of a perceptual shift that transfers the believer from a false reality to the authentic reality characterized by having the 'mind of Christ'."
- 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).
- Brown, Alexandra R., "Apocalyptic
Transformation in Paul's Discourse on the Cross," Word & World,
1996.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Dinovo, "'Jesus Christ and Him
Crucified': Epiphany Texts from First Corinthians," Word & World,
1995.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Fiore, Benjamin, S.J., "'Covert Allusion' in 1
Corinthians 1-4," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1985.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Henderson, Suzanne Watts, "1 Corinthians 1:3-9,
Between Text & Sermon," Interpretation, 2008.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Lampe, Peter, "Theological Wisdom and
the 'Word About the Cross': The Rhetorical Scheme in 1 Corinthians 1-4,"
Interpretation, 1990.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Loum, John, "Homiletical Helps on the LSB Series C -
Old Testament / A - Epistles," Concordia Journal, 2007. (Section
on this text begins on page 406.)
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Myrou, Augustine, "Sosthenes: The
Former Crispus?" Greek Orthodox Theological Review, 1999.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Norris, Kathleen,
"Apocalypse Now," The Christian Century, 2005.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Polhill, John B., "The Wisdom of God and
Factionalism: 1 Corinthians 1-4," Review and Expositor, 1983.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Weise, Robert W., "Homiletical Helps on the LSB Series
A -
Gospels," Concordia Journal, 2005. (Section
on this text begins on page 435.)
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Welborn, L.L., "On the Discord in Corinth: 1
Corinthians 1-4 and Ancient Politics," Journal of Biblical Literature,
1987.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Brown, Alexandra R., "Apocalyptic
Transformation in Paul's Discourse on the Cross," Word & World,
1996.
- Sermons:
- With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Advent 1B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2014. 2011.
- "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," November 30, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Isaiah 64:1-9 and Taming Horrible Harry by Lili Chartrand, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 and The Patchwork Path: A Quilt Map to Freedom by Bettye Stroud, Mark 13:24-37 and The Boy Who Held Back the Sea by Lenny Hort. 2011.
- "You Are Not Missing Out on Any Blessings," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
- Drama:
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Clip Art, 1 Corinthians 1:3, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Hymns and Music:
- Some Say It's Nothing, Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: O QUANTA QUALIA 11.11.11.11 ("God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us"), a new hymn based on Christ the power and wisdom of God in 1 Corinthians 1:18-25.
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
- Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Study Links and Resources for the Book of 1 Corinthians
