1 Corinthians 1:10-18

1 Corinthians 1:10-18
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Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
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- The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons. .
Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts: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.
- Chapter II, The Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians, Ignatius of Antioch (c. 50 - 115).
- Chapter VI, The Epistle of Ignatius to the Trallians, Ignatius of Antioch (c. 50 - 115).
- I.III.5, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- Chapter XIV, On Baptism, Tertullian (c. 198)
- Chapter XXVI, The Prescription of Heretics, Tertullian (c. 200)
- V.5, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 212)
- Chapter XIV, On Modesty, Tertullian (c. 217)
- I.VI.2, First Principles (De Principiis), Origen. (c.225)
- III.XLVII, Against Celsus, Origen. (c.246)
- On the Unity of the Church, Cyprian of Carthage (c. 250)
- From the Geneva Notes.
  - "It is that in which he declares his marvellous power in saving his elect, which would not so evidently appear if it depended upon any help of man, for if it did man might attribute that to himself which is to be attributed only to the cross of Christ."
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
  - "Satan has always endeavoured to stir up strife among Christians, as one of his chief devices against the gospel."
- From Wesley's Notes.
  - "The glory of Christ then is not to be divided between him and his servants; neither is the unity of the body to be torn asunder, seeing Christ is one still."
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
  - "The unity of His body is not to be cut in pieces, as if all did not belong to Him, the One Head."
- From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
  - "Have no distinctive party declarations. This is violated in the modern sectarian symbols and confessions."
Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
- Commentary, 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, Mary Hinkle Shore, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2017.
  - "The church to which Paul writes more likely numbered in the dozens than in the hundreds. "
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2017.
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2017.
- Commentary, 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 | James Waters | A Plain Account, 2017
  - "Today, as a body of believers united in Christ through baptism we must remember that we belong to Christ, not a political faction or figurehead weighed by the norms of the world. However, perhaps what is needed most in our day is not another nebulous Christian blog post about 'getting along with one another despite our differences.'"
- Commentary, 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, Mary Hinkle Shore, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2014.
  - "The church to which Paul writes more likely numbered in the dozens than in the hundreds. "
- "Paul's Call to Unity and Dr. King's Legacy," Doug Hume, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: Faith Activism Dr. King's Legacy.
- Commentary, 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, J.R. Daniel Kirk, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011.
  - "We discover in 1 Corinthians that the cross creates its own economy."
- "No Divisions?" Paul Bellan-Boyer, City Called Heaven, 2011.
- Commentary, 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, Dwight Peterson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
  - "Most of us who have been around churches for any amount of time know that Christians can get on one another's nerves."
- "First Thoughts on Year A Epistle Passages in the Lectionary: Epiphany 3," William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
  - "In one sense it was a problem of idolatry. The Corinthians were putting certain leaders into a place that really belonged only to God."
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, "Jesus Christ and Him Crucified": Epiphany Texts from First Corinthians, Terrance L. Dinovo, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1995.
- "Falling Out for Trifles," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation.
  - "Christians have excluded, persecuted and killed those they deemed to be different?Jews, Muslims, gays, witches, heretics and so on. But what dispirited Foxe so much was that the bitterest enemies were Christians against Christians, persecuting each other over the slightest differences."
- "Divisions in the Church," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
- What is Church Division? John Meade, Chaos & Old Night, 2011.
  - "In this post I simply want to list out the relevant words used to communicate “division” in the NT. I then want to comment on some of them and conclude by asking some applications questions that will spur us on to study the matter more closely together."
- "Apocalyptic Transformation in Paul's Discourse on the Cross," Alexandra R. Brown, Volume XVI, Number 4, Word & World, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1996.
  - "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'."
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).
- Brown, Alexandra R., "Apocalyptic Transformation in Paul's Discourse on the Cross," Word & World, 1996.
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- Cotter, Wendy, "Women's Authority Roles in Paul's Churches: Countercultural or Conventional?" Novum Testamentum, 1994.
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- Cousar, Charles B., "Paul and the Death of Jesus," Interpretation, 1998.
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- Daniel, Lillian, "Foolish Belonging," The Christian Century, 2002.
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- Dinovo, "'Jesus Christ and Him Crucified': Epiphany Texts from First Corinthians," Word & World, 1995.
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- Fiore, Benjamin, S.J., "'Covert Allusion' in 1 Corinthians 1-4," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1985.
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- Ker, Donald P., "Paul and Apollos--Colleagues or Rivals," Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 2000.
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- Lampe, Peter, "Theological Wisdom and the 'Word about the Cross': The Rhetorical Scheme in 1 Corinthians 1-4," Interpretation, 1990.
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- Pierce, Brian, O.P., "Embracing Death," The Living Pulpit, 1998.
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- Polhill, John B., "The Wisdom of God and Factionalism: 1 Corinthians 1-4," Review and Expositor, 1983.
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- Smit, Joop F.M., "'What Is Apollos? What Is Paul?' In Search for the Coherence of First Corinthians 1:10-4:21," Novum Testamentum, 2002.
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- Weise, Robert W., "Homiletical Helps on the LSB Series C - Old Testament / A - Epistles," Concordia Journal, 2007. (Section on this text begins on page 408.)
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- Welborn, L.L., "On the Discord in Corinth: 1 Corinthians 1-4 and Ancient Politics," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1987.
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- Wright, David F., "The Baptismal Community," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2003.
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Sermons:
- "What Are We Doing Here?" the Rev. Dr. Ozzie E. Smith, Jr., Day 1, 2011.
- "T-T-Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation," The Rev. Karl Travis, Day 1, 2002.
With Children:
- "He Sent Me to Tell the Good News Without Using Big Words," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
- "The Cross," Jim Kerlin, childrensermons.com.
Drama:
- "The Weakest Link," Joanne Miller," dramatix.
- "Leftovers," Eric Stapleton, dramatix.
- "War and Peace," Erina Caradus, dramatix.
Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Clip Art, 1 Corinthians 1:13, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: 1 Corinthians 1:18. The Cyber Hymnal.
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Study Links and Resources for the Book of 1 Corinthians