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1 John 3:16-24
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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.
  • The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
  • 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• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • 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:
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2018.
  • Commentary, 1 John 3:16-24, Nijay Gupta, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2015.
    • "Unfortunately, there have been trends and crosscurrents of debate and division that have led to a problematic bifurcation that can easily become distorted into a 'faith vs. works' mentality."
  • "Choosing to Love," Commented Bible Passages from Taizé, 2010.
  • "The Discernment of Shepherds and Sheep," Andrew Prior, First Impressions, 2015.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, Stan Mast, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas, 2015.
    • "John is not trying to make things harder by giving this multiplicity of tests. He is trying to help us become more assured, so that we can have complete joy in what God’s love has done for us in Christ."
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2015.
  • Abiding in Love, Nikki Hardeman, Faith Elements, 2015.
  • Commentary, 1 John 3:16-24, Brian Peterson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
    • "Last week's text addressed the problem of sin in the believer's life. This week, the problem seems to be guilt."
  • "The Love of God and the Needs of our Neighbors," Eric D. Barreto, ON Scripture, 2012.
  • "What shape then does God’s presence take in our lives?"
  • "What's the Catch?" Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
    • "The whole idea behind this week’s reading from 1 John, and indeed the entire book, is that in the sacrificial love of Christ we see and experience God; in doing so we are compelled to live out that love in word and deed."
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • "Friendship," issue theme of Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008. Articles, study guide, inspirational pieces, worship ideas, and more.
• 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).
  • 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
• Sermons:
  • "What's Love Got To Do With It?" the Rev. Shari L. Rates, Day 1, 2012.
  • "Two Commandments from Grandpa John," Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington - Sermons from Seattle.
• With Children:
  • Worshiping with Children, Easter 4, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2015. 2012.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," April 26, 2015, Union Presbyterian Seminary. 2012.
  • "Ten Commandments," Jim Kerlin, childrensermons.com.
  • "True Love," Chris Dickens, sermons4kids.com.
• Drama:
• Graphics, Multimedia, & Bulletin Materials:
  • "Joy," free film from Work of the People.
  • Commercial Site: "Joy," (1 John 3:16-19) Visual liturgy / videos for Easter 4B, The Work of the People.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
  • “Jesus, We Know Your Love in This,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn based on 1 John 3:16-24. Tune: ST. CATHERINE (“Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me”).
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: 1 John 3:16, 24. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
• Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
  • Love
• Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
  • Love
  • Sacrifice/Sacrificial Death
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