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1 Peter 2:2-10
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
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Chapter IX, The
Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians,
Ignatius of Antioch (c. 110). |
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Chapter IV, The
Epistle of Ignatius to the Philadelphians,
Ignatius of Antioch (c. 110).
(Longer Version only - 4th cent interpolation) |
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Vision III.2, Shepherd
of
Hermas.
(c.145) |
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Chapter III,
Chapter XIII,
Chapter XIV,
Adversus Judaeos,
Tertullian (c.
198) |
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Chapter
XXVIII, On Prayer,
Tertullian
(c. 199) |
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I.6,
III.11, Paedagogus,
Clement of Alexandria (c 200) |
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IV.13, Against
Marcion,
Tertullian
(c. 210) |
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V.X,
VIII.XIX, Against
Celsus,
Origen. (c.246) |
| From the Geneva Notes.
 | "...he describes the singular excellency of the elect, and also lest any man
should doubt whether he is chosen or not, the apostle calls us back to the effectual
calling, that is, to the voice of the gospel sounding both in our ears and minds by the
outward preaching and ordinances." |
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| From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
| "To be built on Christ means, to believe in
him." |
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| From
Wesley's Notes.
| "As unto a living stone - Living from eternity; alive from the
dead." |
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| From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
| "Christians are both the spiritual temple and the priests of
the temple." |
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| From
The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
| "Hence God had foretold that Christ should be a Living Stone. Peter has not
quoted the passage in full which declares that the stone is 'a tried stone,' 'a sure
foundation.'" |
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| Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
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Commentary,
1 Peter 2:2-10, A.K.M. Adam, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
| "These expressions converge in a vision of
Christian life that 1 Peter shares with many apostolic writings.
Everyone who receives adoption into God's people enters that new
life by grace alone (sounding a note that the Old Testament makes
frequently and forcefully)." |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Easter 5. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church.
| "If we believe Jesus, then we can stop
saying "no way!" and live into the reality of Jesus the Way, until
everyone God made and loves can tell the story of God's people as their
own." |
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"First
Thoughts on Year A Epistle Passages in the Lectionary,"
Easter 5, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
Australia.
| "Oddly when the
church looks too good and like it has the stability to go forever,
it quickly loses connection with its foundations." |
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Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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"Raising Resident Aliens," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Schools in a Pluralist Culture" Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus Article,
"Raising Resident Aliens," Perry L. Glanzer. |
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"Called through Relationship," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Vocation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. |
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"Set Apart to Sing God's Praise,"
Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed
textual notes. |
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"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. |
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| Articles & Background:
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| Articles in
ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are
subscribed and logged in to
ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
| Best, Ernest, "1 Peter 2:4-10 -- A Reconsideration,"
Novum Testamentum, 1969.
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| Chryssavgis, John, "The Royal Priesthood (Peter
2.9)," Greek Orthodox Theological Review, 1987.
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| Dozeman, Thomas B.,
"The Priestly Vocation," Interpretation, 2005.
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| Hobbie, Peter H., "1 Peter 2:2-10, From Text to
Sermon," Interpretation, 1993.
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| Howe, Frederic R., "Christ, the Building Stone, in
Peter's Theology," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2000.
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| Oss, Douglas A., "The Interpretation of the 'Stone'
Passages by Peter and Paul: A Comparative Study," Journal of the
Evangelical Theological Society, 1989.
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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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| Truex, Jerry, "God's Spiritual House: A Study of 1
Peter 2:4-5," Direction, 2004.
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| Wright, David F.,
"A Race Apart? Jews, Gentiles, Christians," Bibliotheca Sacra,
2003.
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| Hymns and Music:
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Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate,
David MacGregor. |
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Hymnal
Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship. |
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"Our Refuge," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, a new,
relevant hymn set to traditional tunes. |
| At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke
files, projection text):
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| Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's
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