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1 Peter 4:12 - 5:11
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | Comparative World Scriptures from United
Communities of Spirit:
Demonic Powers. |
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Vision III.11,
Shepherd of
Hermas.
(c.145)
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III.6,
IV.7,
IV.17,
Stromata,
Clement of Alexandria
(c 200)
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Chapter XXI,
On
Modesty,
Tertullian
(c. 217)
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III.III.5,
First Principles (De Principiis),
Origen.
(c.225)
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III.LXIII,
Against Celsus,
Origen
(c. 246)
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XII.43,
Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew,
Origen.
(c.247)
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Epistle VI
--
Cyprian of Carthage
(c. 250)
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Epistle LV
--
Cyprian of Carthage
(c. 252)
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On Jealousy and Envy,
Cyprian of Carthage
(c. 256)
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V.2,
Ecclesiastical History, Eusebius of Caesarea, (c. 320).
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Chapter 2,
Chapter 16,
On Cleaving to God,
Albertus
Magnus, c. 1275. |
| From the
Geneva Notes.
Chapter 5.
 | "Because those proud and lofty spirits threaten the modest and
humble, the apostle warns us to set the power of God against the vanity of proud men, and
to rely completely on his providence." |
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| From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
Chapter 5.
| "Humility preserves peace and order in all Christian churches and
societies; pride disturbs them." |
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The Humble
Soul the Particular Favourite of Heaven, Ebenezer Erskine (Puritan, 1721).
| "Be much in eyeing those patterns
of lowliness and humility which I already mentioned. God, angels, and saints, have cast
you a copy of it. But especially be much in viewing the humility and humiliation of the
Son of God, which is proposed as the great pattern." |
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| From
Wesley's Notes.
Chapter
5.
| "Let every one be ready, upon all occasions, to give up his own
will." |
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| From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
Chapter 5.
| "Other sins flee from God: pride alone opposeth itself to God; therefore,
God also in turn opposes Himself to the proud [GERHARD
in ALFORD]. Humility is the vessel of all graces [AUGUSTINE]." |
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| From
The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
Chapter 5.
| "The literal rendering is "Wrap yourselves up in humility one to
another." Mutual deference must be shown, as well as mutual
service." |
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| Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
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Commentary,
1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11, A.K.M. Adam, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
| "Without
the orientation toward Christ, the morning star who knows no
setting, we falter and stray into futile ways. We lose our sense of
a transformed belonging to a different people, and instead
conform ourselves to the cultures among whom we pass our days." |
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"First
Thoughts on Year A Epistle Passages in the Lectionary,"
Easter 7, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
Australia.
| "Sometimes Christians deserve the
ridicule they get and it is easy create one's own alienation and rejection
by inappropriate and insensitive behaviour. But what if it is about the core
issues of human rights and human dignity?" |
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Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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"The Fiery Ordeal and the Hope of Glory: 1 Peter 4:1 -
5:14," 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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"Sharing
Christ's Suffering,"
Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed
textual notes. |
| "Counsel
Concerning our Cares," by J. Hampton Keathley III at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
| "God’s counsel concerning our
cares is that He cares." |
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| "1
Peter 5:7 - A Brief Comment and a Special Request," by Daniel B. Wallace,
Associate Professor of New Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary.
| "Thus, biblical humility is not
being a doormat for an uncaring omnipotent taskmaster ... No, biblical humility is not
self-deprecation or a dispensing of our self-esteem. Just the opposite. It is recognition
that our worth is to be found in our Maker." |
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| "Principles
of Christian Suffering (Outline)," Thomas F. Fischer, Ministry
Health. |
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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.):
| Brown, Jeannine K.,
"Just a Busybody? A Look at the Greco-Roman Topos of Meddling for Defining
ALLOTRIEPISKOPOS in 1 Peter 4:15," Journal of Biblical
Literature, 2006.
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| Dragas, George, "Martyrdom and Orthodoxy in the New
Testament Era -- The Theme of MARTYRIA as Witness to the Truth,"
Greek Orthodox Theological Review, 1985.
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| Horrell, David G., "The Label CHRISTIANOS: 1 Peter
4:16 and the Formation of Christian Identity," Journal of Biblical
Literature, 2007.
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| Johnson, Dennis E.,
"Fire in God's House: Imagery from Malachi 3 in Peter's Theology of
Suffering (1 Pet 4:12-19)," Journal of the Evangelical Theological
Society, 1986.
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| Paschke, Boris A.,
"The Roman AD BESTIAS Execution as a Possible Historical Background
for 1 Peter 5.8," Journal for the Study of the New Testament,
2006.
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| Proctor, John,
"Fire in God's House: Influence of Malachi 3 in the NT," Journal of
the Evangelical Theological Society, 1993.
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| Ross, J.M., "Further Unnoticed Points in the Text of the New Testament,"
Novum
Testamentum, 2003. (Section on 1 Peter 4:14 begins on page 219.)
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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 440.)
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| Searle, Alison, "An Idolatrous Imagination? Biblical
Theology and romanticism in Charlotte Brontė's Jane Eyre,"
Christianity and Literature, 2006.
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| Tiede, David L., "The Easter Catechesis: The Lessons of 1
Peter," Word & World, 1984. (Section on this text begins on
page 199.)
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| Reviews: |
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| Drama: |
| Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
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Clip Art,
1 Peter 4:13, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators. |
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1 Peter 5:7,
Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint
Backgrounds. |
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| Hymns and Music:
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"When Brutal Forces Crush Out Love," Rev. R. Fred Crider, tune:
KINGSFOLD. United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate,
David MacGregor. |
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Hymns with Scripture
Allusions: 1 Peter 4:28; 5:4, 7, 8. The Cyber Hymnal. |
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Hymnal
Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship. |
| At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke
files, projection text):
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