1 Peter 3:8-22

1 Peter 3:13-22 1 Peter 3:18-22

1 Peter 3:13-22
(1 Peter 3:18-22)
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Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
- Vision III.3, Shepherd of Hermas. (c.145)
- I.XVIII.3, IV.XXVII.2, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- III.12, Paedagogus, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- VI.6, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- Chapter LV, On The Soul, Tertullian (c. 210)
- Chapter XLVIII, On the Resurrection of the Flesh, Tertullian (c. 211)
- Chapter IV, On Monogamy, Tertullian (c. 215)
- Chapter IX, Chapter XXII, On Modesty, Tertullian (c. 217)
- II.V.3, First Principles (De Principiis), Origen. (c.225)
- VI.18, Commentary on the Gospel of John, Philocalia [anthology of Origen prepared by St. Basil and St. Gregory Nazianzen], Origen. (c.230)
- III.XXXIII, VII.XII, Against Celsus, Origen. (c.246)
- Epistle LXXV -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 255)
- Epistle LXXIII -- Epistle LXXIV -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 256)
- From the Geneva Notes.
  - "...when the wicked are provoked, they are more wayward: therefore they must instead be won by good deeds. If they cannot be gained by that means also, yet nonetheless we shall be blessed if we suffer for righteousness sake."
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
  - "Though Christians cannot always be exactly of the same mind, yet they should have compassion one of another, and love as brethren."
- From Wesley's Notes.
  - "The eyes of the Lord are over the righteous - For good. Anger appears in the whole face; love, chiefly in the eyes."
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
  - "...courteous--genuine Christian politeness; not the tinsel of the world's politeness; stamped with unfeigned love on one side, and humility on the other. But the oldest manuscripts read, "humble-minded." It is slightly different from "humble," in that it marks a conscious effort to be truly humble."
- From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
  - "If God wills that we should suffer, for the Father sometimes chasteneth children, it is better to suffer for righteousness, than for evil."
Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
- Commentary, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Judith Jones, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2015.
  - "In our text, Peter counsels a very different response to persecution. Rather than focusing on your persecutors and being overwhelmed by fear and hatred, keep your eyes on Christ."
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2015.
- Sermon Starter of the Week, illustrations, text commentary, etc, Stan Mast, Center for Excellence in Preaching, 2015.
  - "Psalm 25's author completely depends on the Lord. So we might think of her as a baby bird stretching her hungry mouth toward a feeding mother, a little child pleading for a grandparent's help or a servant standing at his boss's pay window. The psalmist, after all, recognizes that only God can give her the help she desperately needs."
- Commentary, 1 Peter 3:13-22 (Easter 6A), James Boyce, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2014.
  - "This is a tough hope that will live as tested only through suffering."
- "Do We Need Persecution?" Faith Element, 2014.
- "Persecution! A Possible Consequence of Doing God's Will," Richard Procida, 2014.
- "Descent into Hell," Frederick Buechner, Whistling in the Dark.
- Commentary, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Daniel G. Deffenbaugh, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
  - "While talk of principalities and spirits bound in prison may strike us as a vestige of a bygone world, we should not be so quick to discount the contemporary relevance of this text, especially during this season of Lent. "
- The Politics of 1 Peter 3:18-22, Amy Allen, Political Theology, 2012.
  - "Jesus is in control of our lives and our world because Jesus is in control of the violent waters of baptism."
- Commentary, 1 Peter 3:18-22 (Lent 1B), Karl Jacobson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
  - "...we are baptized in Christ's name, delivered from the power of sin through his suffering, and so saved. Deserve's got nothing to do with it."
- "First Thoughts on Year B Epistle Passages in the Lectionary: Lent 1," William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
  - "The point of this rather dense passage seems to be that the hearers need not fear suffering nor fear the powers that be."
- 1 Peter 3:18-22, Lent 1B, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- "Raised to Life," "Glory through Suffering," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
- Commentary, 1 Peter 3:13-22 (Easter 6A), Valerie Nicolet-Anderson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011.
  - "Perhaps suffering in this case means being willing to renounce certain things in the name of Christian faith."
- "First Thoughts on Year A Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Easter 6, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
  - "On reflection it is the paradoxical claim that the vulnerability and compassion of the Christ, far from being a symbol of meaningless and defeat, is in fact a revelation of the heart of God."
- 1 Peter 3:13-22, Easter 6A, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Commentary, 1 Peter 3:13-22 (Easter 6), A.K.M. Adam, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
  - "The harrowing of hell (3:19) has attracted the attention of poetic and illustrative imaginations throughout history?understandably so, since it seems to answer two provocative questions with an underdeveloped premise."
- "The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Heaven and Hell," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002.
- "Good Conscience and Faithful Witness Under Trial: 1 Peter 2:11 - 3:22," An Easter Catechesis: The Lessons of 1 Peter, David L. Tiede, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1984
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).
- Bandstra, Andrew J., "'Making Proclamation to the Spirits in Prison': Another Look at 1 Peter 3:19," Calvin Theological Journal, 2003.
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- Brooks, Oscar S., "1 Peter 3:21 - The Clue to the Literary Structure of the Epistle," Novum Testamentum, 1974.
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- Kuykendall, Charles and C. John Collins, "1 Peter 3:15a: A Critical Review of English Versions," Presbyterion, 2003.
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- Manteufel, Thomas E., "Homiletical Helps on LSB Series A - Epistles," (1 Peter 3:13-22 begins on page 92), Concordia Journal, 2008.
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- Nuechterlein, Paul J, "Living by the Word," The Christian Century, 2015.
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- Schertz, "Radical Trust in the Just Judge: The Easter Texts of 1 Peter," Word & World, 2004. (section on this text begins on page 438)
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- Tiede, David L., "The Easter Catechesis: The Lessons of 1 Peter," Word & World, 1984.
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Sermons:
- "And the Greatest of These is Hope," Sr. Joan Delaplane, Aquinas Institute of Theology, St. Louis, Missouri. 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 2002.
- "Ridiculed," Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Lent 1B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2015.
- "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," February 8, 2015, Union Presbyterian Seminary. 2012.
Drama:
Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
Hymns and Music:
- Once For All, God Came From Heaven, Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: BEECHER 8.7.8.7 D ("Love Divine, All Loves Excelling, a new hymn based on 1 Peter 3:18-22.
- Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: 1 Peter 3:22. The Cyber Hymnal.
- At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
  - Praise Him! Praise Him!
Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Baptism
- Noah/Flood/Rainbow
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Study Links and Resources for the Book of 1 Peter