1 Peter 1:3-9

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• Reading the Text:
  • NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
  • The Bible Gateway: 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• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • 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:
  • "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."
  • 1 Peter 1:3-9, Easter 2A, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • "New Birth," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
  • "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.
• Articles & Background:
  • "Reunited in Heaven?" Wayne Weissenbuehler, The Lutheran, 2005.
    • "Where in the Bible does it say we will be reunited with our loved ones? Will we recognize loved ones in the same relationship as we knew them on earth?"
• Articles in ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are subscribed and logged in to ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
  • Kendall, David W., "Expository Article, 1 Peter 1:3-9," Interpretation, 1987.
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  • Martin, Troy, "The Present Indicative in teh Eschatological Statements of 1 Peter 1:6, 8," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1992.
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  • 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.)
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  • Schertz, "Radical Trust in the Just Judge: The Easter Texts of 1 Peter," Word & World, 2004.
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  • Tiede, David L., "The Easter Catechesis: The Lessons of 1 Peter," Word & World, 1984.
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  • 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.
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• Reviews:
• Sermons:
  • "A Sermon on 1 Peter 1:3-5," Geerhardus Vos, in Kerux: The Online Journal of Biblical Theology.
  • "In the Toughest of Times...There's Still Hope, Joy and Love!" John Jewell, 1999.
• With Children:
  • "Your Faith Will Be Like Gold that Is Tested in a Fire," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
  • "Teddy Bear's Picnic," Fr. Max Bowers, Kid's Church.
• 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.
  • 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.
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