1 John 3:16-24
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- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- IV.16, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- Chapter XV, On the Soul, Tertullian (c. 210)
- Concerning Flight in Persecution (paragraph 9) Tertullian (c. 212)
- Chapter XII, Scorpiace, Tertullian (c. 213)
- On the Lord's Prayer -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 252)
- Concerning Works and Almsgiving -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 254)
- On Jealousy and Envy, Cyprian of Carthage (c. 256)
- Augustine's Homily 5 on 1 John 3:9-18.
- 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:
-
Commentary,
1 John 3:16-24, David Bartlett, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
- "This epistle, really a sermon, was written for a community that defined itself over and against the world around it."
-
"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."
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- "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.
-
"Ties that Bind," Stan Wilson, The Christian Century,
2006.
- "With a living God loose in the world, we might no longer live in fear, and no longer believe that the world runs only when people look out solely for themselves. We might start to look out for one another, and violate one of the cardinal rules of our economic order."
- 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.
- "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.
- "Living the Good News," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
- 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.
-
Commentary,
1 John 3:16-24, David Bartlett, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
- Articles & Background:
- "Friendship," issue theme of Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008. Articles, study guide, inspirational pieces, worship ideas, and more.
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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.
- Allen, Joseph, "Renewal of the Christian Community: A
Challenge for the Pastoral Ministry," St Vladimir's Theological
Quarterly, 1985.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Berge, Paul S., "The Word of Life in the Witness of the
Cross," Word & World, 1988. (Section on this text begins on page
183.)
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Brusic, Robert M., "A River Ride with 1 John: Texts of
the Easter Season," Word & World, 1997. (Section on this text begins
on page 216.)
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Hiebert, D. Edmond, "An Exposition of 1 John
3:13-24," Bibliotheca Sacra, 1989.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Richard, Sue,
"To Whom Am I A Neighbor? Luke 10:25-37; 1 John 3:11-18," Brethren Life
and Thought, 1987.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Wilson, Stan, "Ties that Bind," The Christian
Century, 2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Yarid, Jay R., Jr.,
"Reflections of the Upper Room Discourse in 1 John," Bibliotheca Sacra,
2003.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Allen, Joseph, "Renewal of the Christian Community: A
Challenge for the Pastoral Ministry," St Vladimir's Theological
Quarterly, 1985.
- Reviews:
- Sermons:
- "Two Commandments from Grandpa John," Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington - Sermons from Seattle.
- "Love is Stronger than Death," (1 John 3:14), Paul Tillich. From The New Being (1955), at Religion OnLine.
- With Children:
- "Ten Commandments," Jim Kerlin, childrensermons.com.
- "True Love," Chris Dickens, sermons4kids.com.
- Drama:
- Graphics, Multimedia, & Bulletin Materials:
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: 1 John 3:16, 24. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
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