|
| |
1 Corinthians 12:12-31
 | Reading the Text:
|
| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | "Unity
and Community," Comparative World Scriptures from United
Communities of Spirit. |
| 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. |
|
"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. |
|
Chapter XXXVII
of The First Epistle to the Corinthians, Clement of Rome (ca.
96). |
|
Chapter XI The
Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians, Polycarp of Smyrna (c 115). |
|
III.XXIV.1,
IV.XXVI.5, Adversus
Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons.
(c. 180) |
|
I.6, Paedagogus,
Clement of Alexandria (c 200) |
|
I.19, Stromata,
Clement of Alexandria (c 200) |
|
Chapter
X, Considering Repentance, Tertullian
(c. 203) |
|
Chapter
IX, On the Resurrection of the Flesh, Tertullian
(c. 211) |
|
V.8, Against
Marcion, Tertullian
(c. 212) |
|
Chapter VI, On
Modesty, Tertullian
(c. 217) |
|
X.20,
X.23, Commentary
on the Gospel of John, Philocalia [anthology of Origen prepared by St. Basil and St.
Gregory Nazianzen], Origen.
(c.230) |
|
XI.15,
XIII.24,
XIV.1,
XIV.17,
XIV.23, Commentary
on the Gospel of Matthew, Origen. (c.247) |
|
Epistle XI
-- Cyprian of Carthage (c.
250) |
|
Epistle LI
-- Cyprian of Carthage (c.
252) |
|
Epistle LIX
-- Cyprian of Carthage (c.
253) |
| From the Geneva Notes.
(c. 1599)
 | "The applying of the
similitude. So must we also think, he says, of the mystical body of
Christ: for all we who believe, whether we are Jews or Gentiles, are
by one person by the same baptism, joined together with our head,
that by that means, there may be framed one body compact of many
members. And we have drunk one self same spirit, that is to say, a
spiritual feeling, perseverance and motion common to us all out of
one cup." |
|
| From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary. (c.1700)
| "There must be a distinction
of members in the body. So Christ's members have different powers
and different places. We should do the duties of our own place, and
not murmur, or quarrel with others." |
|
| From Wesley's
Notes. John Wesley (1703-1791).
| "Perhaps the foot may
represent private Christians; the hand, officers in the church; the
eye, teachers; the ear, hearers." |
|
| On Schism
(1 Cor 12:25). Sermon by John Wesley. |
| The More Excellent Way
(1 Cor 12:31). Sermon by John Wesley (1703-1791). |
| 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. As the many members of the body compose an organic whole and
none can be dispensed with as needless, so those variously gifted by
the Spirit, compose a spiritual organic whole, the body of Christ,
into which all are baptized by the one Spirit." |
|
| From The
People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
| "No member could claim that it
was not of the body because it is not the eye, the ear, or some
other organ. Each is a part, each necessary, each set where God
pleased, and all taken together make up the body." |
|
|
| Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
|
"First
Thoughts on Passages on Year C Epistle Passages in the Lectionary:
Epiphany 3," William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
Australia.
| "Paul challenges us to see ourselves as
the embodiment of Christ in the world, not primarily as individuals but as
local communities, yet belonging also to a larger whole." |
|
|
Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
|
"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. |
|
"Showing the Body: Reflections on 1 Corinthians 12 - 13 for Epiphany,"
Dennis Ormseth, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther
Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1986. |
|
"You Are
the Body of Christ," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources.
| "Consider the place in the church today
of a ministry of 'miracles' and 'healing'." |
|
|
Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion,
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a, Wesley White. "A place of
conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
| "I am
that which I am joined to and have both communal and individual
identities. Like it or not, being part of the body of Christ puts me in
connection with some very questionable characters, including Jesus." |
|
|
Expository Essay,
1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Dr. William R. Long.
| "In
a striking departure from the ancient political theory, Paul includes vv.
23-25 where the less honorable members ought to be treated with
greater respect in the Body of Christ." |
|
|
"Called
Together," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com:
A Catholic Resource for This Sunday's Gospel.
|
"How have you been called by God
to serve others? What leadership roles have you taken in the community?
How have you served? How has the Spirit made itself known in your
service?" |
|
| "Parts
and the Holy One," analysis and reflections by Marcus Felde in Sabbatheology
from The Crossings Community of St Louis.
| "Because we are remembered in
Christ, we are also reattached to the whole body and
reinvigorated." |
|
| "The
Argument of 1 Corinthians 12 - 14," by Greg Herrick at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
| "The contribution of this
section to Paul's argument is to affirm, against the arrogance and
self-centeredness of many of the Corinthians, that all members of
the body are needed and that despite whether the "weaker"
members are convinced of their place, or whether the
"stronger" members are not convinced of the weaker
person's place in the body, God is the One who has placed all the
members in the body and who works with them so that there might be
no divisions." |
|
|
| Articles & Background:
|
"Untamed Hospitality," Elizabeth Newman, (other resources at)
"Hospitality," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2007.
| "While our culture reduces
'hospitality' to friendliness and private entertaining, Christian
hospitality remains a public and economic reality by which God
re-creates us through the places and people we are given." |
|
|
"We
Believe in the Church," Georgia Harkness, Chapter 9 in Beliefs
That Count, 1961. At Religion Online.
| "Though composed of both human
and divine elements, its nature is not abridged by the frailties of
those forgiven sinners who compose its membership. It is His body,
the instrument of His active power, and the bond of fellowship
between all those who accept His lordship." |
|
|
"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?" |
|
|
"Baptism,
Eucharist and Ministry," Faith and Order Paper No. 111.
World Council of Churches, 1982. Theological and
practical commentary. |
|
| Articles in
ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are
subscribed and logged in to
ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
| Berding, Kenneth,
"Confusing Word and Concept in 'Spiritual Gifts': Have We Forgotten James
Barr's Exhortations?" Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society,
2000. |
| 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. |
| Dillistone, F.W.,
"How Is the Church Christ's Body?" Theology Today, 1945. |
| Fredrickson, David,
"Confessing Jesus as Lord: Selected Epistles (Epiphany to Palm Sunday),"
Word & World, 1998. |
| Hamerton-Kelly, Robert G.,
"A Girardian Interpretation of Paul: Rivalry, Mimesis and Victimage in the
Corinthian Correspondence," Semeia, 1985. |
| Hill, Andrew E.,
"The Temple of Asclepius: An Alternative Source for Paul's Body Theology?"
Journal of Biblical Theology, 1980. |
| Hultgren, Arland J.,
"The Church as the Body of Christ: Engaging an Image in the New Testament,"
Word & World, 2002. |
| Murre-van den Berg, Heleen, "Bible Study: 1
Corinthians 12, Mission Relationships and Partnership: New Models of
Partnership?" International Review of Mission, 2002.
Image Browse -
PDF |
| Ormseth, Dennis, "Showing the Body: Reflections on 1
Corinthians 12-13 for Epiphany," Word & World, 1986.
Image Browse -
PDF |
| Patrick, James, "Insights from Cicero on Paul's
Reasoning in 1 Corinthians 12-14: Love Sandwich or Five Course Meal?"
Tyndale Bulletin, 2004.
Image Browse -
PDF |
| Shults, F. LeRon Shults,
"The 'Body of Christ' in Evangelical Theology," Word & World,
2002. |
| Sprague, Rosamond Kent, "Parmenides, Plato, and 1
Corinthians 12," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1967.
Image Browse -
PDF |
| Talbert, Charles H., "Paul's Understanding of the
Holy Spirit: The Evidence of 1 Corinthians 12-14," Perspectives in
Religious Studies, 1984.
Image Browse -
PDF |
| Upkong, Justin S., "Pluralism and the Problem of the
Discernment of Spirits," Ecumenical Review, 1989.
Image Browse -
PDF |
| van Unnik, Willem C.,
"The Meaning of 1 Corinthians 12:31," Novum Testamentum, 1993. |
| Walvoord, John F., "The Holy Spirit and Spiritual
Gifts," Bibliotheca Sacra, 1986.
Image Browse -
PDF |
|
| Sermons:
|
| Reviews: |
| With Children:
|
"Fingers and Thumbs," and
"Stand
Up and Sit Down," Talks to Children, Rev. Donald
McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland. |
|
"The
Holy Spirit Brings Many Gifts to Us," Sunday School
Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc. |
|
"Spiritual Gifts,"
children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian
Center. |
|
"The
Body?" Glenn A. Hascall, First Acts, Christian
Media Inc. |
|
| Drama:
|
| Liturgy:
|
Call to Worship, I Corinthians 12:12-26; Matthew 22:34-40, Mental Health
& Disabilities Program, Mennonite Central Committee, Canada. |
|
"Extending Long-Term Hospitality,"
service outline from the Mental Health & Disabilities Program, Mennonite
Central Committee, Canada. |
|
Litany, the Mental Health & Disabilities Program, Mennonite
Central Committee, Canada. |
|
| Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
|
| Hymns and Music: |
| Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's
Art Index: |
| Movies Listed at The Text This Week's Movie
Concordance, with the following themes:
|
| Study Links and Resources for the
Book of 1 Corinthi |
|
