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1 John 3:16-24
- Reading the Text:
- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
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IV.16,
Stromata,
Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
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Chapter XV,
On
the Soul,
Tertullian
(c. 210)
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Concerning
Flight in Persecution (paragraph 9)
Tertullian (c.
212)
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Chapter
XII, Scorpiace,
Tertullian
(c. 213)
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On the
Lord's Prayer --
Cyprian
of Carthage (c. 252)
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Concerning
Works and Almsgiving --
Cyprian
of Carthage (c. 254)
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On Jealousy and
Envy, Cyprian of
Carthage (c. 256)
- Augustine's
Homily 5
on 1 John 3:9-18.
- "I suppose the thing is now
made manifest to you my brethren: this great and most concerning
secret and mystery. What is the force of charity, all Scripture doth
set forth; but I know not whether any where it be more largely set
forth than in this Epistle."
- From the
Geneva Notes.
- "Now he shows how far
Christian charity extends, even so far, that according to the
example of Christ every man forgets himself, to provide for and help
his brethren."
- From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
- "A man may believe that God is
gracious before he knows it; yet when faith has laid hold on the
promises, it sets reason to work."
- From
Wesley's Notes.
- "From this truth believed,
from this blessing enjoyed, the love of our brethren takes its rise,
which may very justly be admitted as an evidence that our faith is
no delusion."
- From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- "When the venerable John could
no longer walk to the meetings of the Church but was borne thither
by his disciples, he always uttered the same address to the Church;
he reminded them of that one commandment which he had received from
Christ Himself, as comprising all the rest, and forming the
distinction of the new covenant, "My little children, love one
another." When the brethren present, wearied of hearing the
same thing so often, asked why he always repeated the same thing, he
replied, "Because it is the commandment of the Lord, and if
this one thing be attained, it is enough" [JEROME]."
- From
The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891
- "The love of God in Christ is
meant. His love is shown on the cross. Christ is love. If we love as
he loved, we must be willing even to die for each other."
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
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"First
Thoughts on Year B Epistle Passages in the Lectionary:
Easter 4," William
Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
- "The writer clearly envisages a
relationship with God where people are not diminished but encouraged to
stand on their own two feet with confidence."
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Comments (commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal.
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"A School of Christian Love," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Friendship," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2008.
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1 John 3:16-24, A River Ride with 1 John: Texts of the Easter Season,
Robert M. Brusic, Word
& World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary,
1997.
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"Commandment of Christ: 1 John 3:18-24,"
The Word of Life in the Witness of the Cross, Paul S.
Berge, Word
& World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1988.
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"Living the Good
News,"
Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed
textual notes.
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1
John 3:16-24, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary's
An
Exegetical Study of the Common Lectionary, coordinated by Prof.
John E. Alsup, features rough translation, disposition, immediate
context, broader context, hermeneutical bridge, and contemporary
address.
- Articles & Background:
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"Friendship," issue theme of Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2008.
Articles, study guide, inspirational pieces, worship ideas, and more.
- Articles in
ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are
subscribed and logged in to
ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
- Reviews:
- Sermons:
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"Two Commandments from Grandpa John,"
Pastor Edward F.
Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle,
Washington - Sermons from Seattle.
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"Love
is Stronger than Death," (1 John 3:14), Paul Tillich. From The New Being
(1955), at Religion OnLine.
- "Death is given power over
everything finite, especially in our period of history. But death is given no power over
love. Love is stronger. It creates something new out of the destruction caused by death;
it bears everything and overcomes everything."
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