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1 Corinthians
1:1-9

bulletReading the Text:
bullet NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
bullet The Bible Gateway: NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
bulletThe Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
bulletThe World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
bulletHistorical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
bullet Commandment XI, Shepherd of Hermas. (c.145)
bullet II.6, V.1, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
bullet V.5, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 212)
bulletFrom the Geneva Notes.
bullet"He says along the way that there is no reason why they should be so pleased in those gifts which they had received, seeing that those were nothing in comparison of those which are to be looked for."
bulletFrom Matthew Henry's Commentary.
bullet"Those that wait for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, will be kept by him to the end; and those that are so, will be blameless in the day of Christ, made so by rich and free grace. How glorious are the hopes of such a privilege; to be kept by the power of Christ, from the power of our corruptions and Satan's temptations!"
bulletFrom Wesley's Notes.
bullet"Now it is our day, wherein we are to work out our salvation; then it will be eminently the day of Christ, and of his glory in the saints."
bulletFrom the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
bullet"CHRYSOSTOM remarks that the name of Christ is oftener mentioned in this than in any other Epistle, the apostle designing thereby to draw them away from their party admiration of particular teachers to Christ alone."
bulletFrom The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
bullet"His promises may be relied upon. The fact that he had called the saints to fellowship with his Son, is proof that their salvation will be completed."
bulletContemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
bullet "First Thoughts on Year A Epistle Passages in the Lectionary: Epiphany 2," William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet"Private faith of a personal future is more comforting and marketable, but has little to do with the hope Jesus came to bring and doesn't really spell good news for the poor except in another life."
bullet 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Proper 2A: Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Epiphany, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet "Grace and Peace for God," "Longing for Christ's Return," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
bullet 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, "Jesus Christ and Him Crucified": Epiphany Texts from First Corinthians, Terrance L. Dinovo, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1995.
bullet "Prophecy from the Sidelines," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prophetic Ethics," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003.
bullet "Hearers of the Call (1 Corinthians 1:1-2, 9, 26a)," John C. Purdy. Chapter 1 of Returning God's Call: The Challenge of Christian Living. At Religion Online.
bullet"If we had to select one and only one way of picturing the life of the Christian, it would be the image of one who has heard and keeps hearing a persistent summons to belief and action."
bullet1 Corinthians 1:3-9, Advent 1B: Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet "First Thoughts on Passages on Year B Epistle Passages in the Lectionary: Advent 1," William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet"Not so subtly Paul is targeting the self sufficiency of at least some Corinthians who think they have arrived and who have become the source of division."
bullet "The Power of God's Gift," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Catholic Resource for This Sunday's Gospel.
bullet"How has God's grace changed you? How has the deep faith of others helped your faith?"
bullet "Much To Be Thankful For," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Catholic Resource for This Sunday's Gospel. Adult Study, Children's Story, Family Activity, Support Materials.
bullet"Reflect on the gifts God has given you. Take the time to praise and thank him for those gifts."
bullet "All Knowledge and Every Gift," Expository Essay, Bill Long.
bulletArticles & Background:
bullet "Epideictic Rhetoric in Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 1 - 4," Joop F.M. Smit, Biblica 2003.
bullet"In this article an overview is given of the main characteristics of the epideictic genre and in the light of this it is argued that in 1 Cor 1–4 Paul presents the four types of this genre..."
bullet "Apocalyptic Transformation in Paul's Discourse on the Cross," Alexandra R. Brown, Volume XVI, Number 4, Word & World, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1996.
bullet"Paul's discourse on the cross works as an apocalyptic 'speech-act,' the agent of a perceptual shift that transfers the believer from a false reality to the authentic reality characterized by having the 'mind of Christ'."
bulletArticles in ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are subscribed and logged in to ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
bulletBrown, Alexandra R., "Apocalyptic Transformation in Paul's Discourse on the Cross," Word & World, 1996.
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bulletDinovo, "'Jesus Christ and Him Crucified': Epiphany Texts from First Corinthians," Word & World, 1995.
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bulletFiore, Benjamin, S.J., "'Covert Allusion' in 1 Corinthians 1-4," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1985.
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bulletLampe, Peter, "Theological Wisdom and the 'Word About the Cross': The Rhetorical Scheme in 1 Corinthians 1-4," Interpretation, 1990.
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bulletMyrou, Augustine, "Sosthenes: The Former Crispus?" Greek Orthodox Theological Review, 1999.
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bulletNorris, Kathleen, "Apocalypse Now," The Christian Century, 2005.
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bulletPolhill, John B., "The Wisdom of God and Factionalism: 1 Corinthians 1-4," Review and Expositor, 1983.
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bulletWelborn, L.L., "On the Discord in Corinth: 1 Corinthians 1-4 and Ancient Politics," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1987.
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bulletReviews:
bulletWelborn, L.L., Paul, The Fool of Christ: A Study of 1 Corinthians 1-4 in the Comic-Philosophic Tradition. T&T Clark, 2005. Review by Russell Morton, Review of Biblical Literature, 2007.
bulletSermons:
bulletWith Children:
bullet "You Are Not Missing Out on Any Blessings," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
bulletDrama:
bulletGraphics & Bulletin Materials:
bullet Clip Art, 1 Corinthians 1:3, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
bulletHymns and Music:
bullet Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
bulletFine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
bulletStudy Links and Resources for the Book of 1 Corinthians