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1 Corinthians 12:3-13
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | Comparative texts about Baptism:
Water & Spirit from DSS, Josephus, Babylonian Talmud. At
(Rutgers University Dept of Religion) Mahlon H. Smith's Into His Own: Perspective on the
World of Jesus companion to the historical study of Christian texts. |
| Comparative World Scriptures from United
Communities of Spirit:
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"Two as One," The Jesus Database, an online annotated inventory of
the traditions concerning the life and teachings of Jesus. Dr. Gregory C.
Jenks, FaithFutures Foundation. |
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II.XXVIII.7,
IV.XX.6,
Adversus Haereses,
Irenaeus of Lyons.
(c. 180) |
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I.6,
Paedagogus,
Clement of Alexandria
(c 200) |
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Chapter XIV,
The Prescription of Heretics,
Tertullian
(c. 200) |
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I.19,
IV.21,
V.6,
Stromata,
Clement of Alexandria
(c 200) |
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V.8,
Against Marcion,
Tertullian
(c. 212) |
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I.III.2, 7, 8,
First Principles (De Principiis),
Origen. (c.225) |
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II.6,
Commentary on the Gospel of John,
Origen.
(c.228) |
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VI.17,
X.20,
Commentary on the Gospel of John, Philocalia [anthology of
Origen prepared by St. Basil and St. Gregory Nazianzen],
Origen.
(c.230) |
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VI.XIII,
Against Celsus,
Origen (c. 246) |
| From the
Geneva Notes.
 | "By one quickening drink of
the Lord's blood, we are made partakers of his Spirit alone." |
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| From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
| "We have little cause to glory in any gifts bestowed on us, or to despise
those who have them not." |
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| From
Wesley's
Notes.
| "In that cup, received by faith, we all imbibed one Spirit, who first
inspired, and still preserves, the life of God in our souls." |
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| From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
| "Unity, not unvarying uniformity, is the law of God in the world of grace,
as in that of nature." |
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| From The
People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
| "The idea is that, though diverse
in race and condition, all have been made parts of one body by baptism, and that this had
[111] all been done under the direction of one spirit." |
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| Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
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Commentary,
1 Corinthians 12:3b-13, Matt Skinner, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
| "I would have fit in well in
Corinth. The Corinthian Christians' struggles, which Paul refers to
in 1 Corinthians 1–4, resemble my own: jealousy, striving,
arrogance, and a propensity to measure one's worth through
comparisons with other people." |
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"First
Thoughts on Year A Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Pentecost, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
Australia.
| "... [Paul] is thinking about people who
make claims that their actions flow from the Spirit. In effect it is
indeed possible to curse Christ by what we do and think, even when we are
claim to be acting and speaking by the inspiration of the Spirit." |
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Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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"Beginning at the End," Confessing Jesus as Lord: Selected Epistles
(Epiphany to Palm Sunday), David Fredrickson, Word & World Texts in
Context,
Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1998. |
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"Making Difficult Decisions," study guide for
adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Cloning," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. |
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"Showing the Body: Reflections on 1 Corinthians 12 - 13 for Epiphany,"
Dennis Ormseth, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther
Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1986. |
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"Spiritual Gifts," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com:
A Catholic Resource for This Sunday's Gospel.
| "What gifts do you bring to the Church?
How can you help to build up the community? How can your gifts and service
give praise to God?" |
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| Articles & Background:
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"Baptized into One Body," Diane C. Kessler, The Ecumenical Review,
2002.
| "What is the nature of that Spirit? It
is unity." |
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"The Dilbertization of Work Al Hsu, (other resources at)
"Vocation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2004.
| "Some of us are
deeply unsatisfied with our work, but we hang on - we need the
paycheck. How should we think about work when we are unhappy with
our jobs?" |
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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.):
| Allen, Joseph, "Renewal of the
Christian Community: A Challenge for Pastoral Ministry," St
Vladimir's Theological Quarterly, 1985.
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| Berding, Kenneth,
"Confusing Word and Concept in 'Spiritual Gifts': Have We Forgotten James
Barr's Exhortations?" Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society,
2000.
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| Butting, Klara,
"Pauline Variations on Genesis 2.24: Speaking of the Body of Christ in the
Context of the Discussion of Lifestyles," Journal for the Study of
the New Testament, 2001.
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| Charles, Gary W., "1 Corinthians
12:1-13, Expository Article," Interpretation, 1990.
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| Craddock, Fred B., "From Exegesis to
Sermon: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6," Review & Expositor, 1983.
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| Easley, Kendell H., "The Pauline
Usage of PNEUMATI as a Reference to the Spirit of God,"
Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1984.
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| Fredrickson, David, "Confessing Jesus
as Lord: Selected Epistles (Epiphany to Palm Sunday), Word & World,
1998.
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| González, Justo L, "What Is a Body?"
The Living Pulpit, 2006.
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| Kessler, Diane C., "Baptized into One Body,"
Ecumenical Review, 2002.
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| Murre-van den Berg, Heleen, "Bible Study: 1
Corinthians 12, Mission Relationships and Partnership: New Models of
Partnership?" International Review of Mission, 2002.
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| Ormseth, Dennis, "Showing the Body: Reflections on 1
Corinthians 12-13 for Epiphany," Word & World, 1986.
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| Patrick, James, "Insights from Cicero on Paul's
Reasoning in 1 Corinthians 12-14: Love Sandwich or Five Course Meal?"
Tyndale Bulletin, 2004.
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| Sprague, Rosamond Kent, "Parmenides, Plato, and 1
Corinthians 12," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1967.
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| Talbert, Charles H., "Paul's Understanding of the
Holy Spirit: The Evidence of 1 Corinthians 12-14," Perspectives in
Religious Studies, 1984.
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| Upkong, Justin S., "Pluralism and the Problem of the
Discernment of Spirits," Ecumenical Review, 1989.
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| Walvoord, John F., "The Holy Spirit and Spiritual
Gifts," Bibliotheca Sacra, 1986.
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| Wieser, Thomas, "Community -- It's Unity, Diversity
and Universality," Semeia, 1985.
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| Sermons:
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"Gifts
for the Common Good," the Rev. Dr. Robert Edgar, Day 1, 2007. |
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"The Challenges and Blessings Disabilities Bring,"
Mental Health & Disabilities Program, Mennonite
Central Committee, Canada. |
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"Gifts Differing -
for the Common Good," John Jewell,
2002. |
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"Division,
Diversity, and Oneness in the Parish: A Conflict Drama," Pastor Edward F. Marquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle,
Washington. |
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| Reviews: |
| With Children:
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"Fingers and Thumbs," and
"Stand
Up and Sit Down," Talks to Children, Rev. Donald
McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland. |
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"The
Holy Spirit Brings Many Gifts to Us," Sunday School
Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc. |
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"Spiritual Gifts," children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian
Center. |
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| Drama: |
| Liturgy:
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Litany, the Mental Health & Disabilities Program, Mennonite
Central Committee, Canada. |
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