1 Corinthians 4:1-5
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- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- Chapter V, The Epistle of Ignatius to the Romans, Ignatius of Antioch (c. 50 - 115).
- IV.IX.2, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- II.13, On The Apparel of Women, Tertullian (c. 202)
- V.7, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 212)
- XI.15, XIII.30, Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Origen. (c.247)
- Part 1, Epistola Encyclica, Athanasius of Alexandria, c. 339.
- "Stewards of the Mysteries of God," 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Martin Luther, c. 1521.
- From the Geneva Notes.
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
- From Wesley's Notes.
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
- Radical Gratitude, lectionary-based stewardship, Northwest United Methodist Foundation. (.pdf)
- Commentary, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Mark Tranvik, Epiphany 8, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011.
- "There is much confusion in our congregations about 'judgment.'"
- Commentary,
1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Matt Skinner, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
- "What irritates our sensibilities more? The claim that we are accountable to God, and therefore God will judge us? Or, the insistence that people not judge one another because judgment is God's prerogative?"
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"First
Thoughts on Year A Epistle Passages in the Lectionary,"
Epiphany 8, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
- "Openness and trust toward God is the foundation of all relationships, including with oneself and others. There lies our accountability."
- "Stewards of God's Mysteries," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
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Commentary, 1 Corinthians 4:1-13, Lawrence T. Foster, The African
American Lectionary, 2008.
- "Sisters and brothers who have been transformed and delivered understand what it means to give back. People who are not ashamed to show their scars make outstanding healers and helpers."
- Articles & Background:
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"Epideictic Rhetoric in
Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 1 - 4," Joop F.M. Smit,
Biblica 2003.
- "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..."
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"Epideictic Rhetoric in
Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 1 - 4," Joop F.M. Smit,
Biblica 2003.
- Recommended articles
from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are
linked below.
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selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices.
- Bassler, Jouette M., "1 Corinthians
4:1-5, Expository Article," Interpretation, 1990.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Bonk, Jonathan J., "Doing Mission Out
of Affluence: Reflections on Recruiting 'End of the Procession'
Missionaries from 'Front of the Procession' Churches (1 Corinthians
4:1-13)," Missiology, 1989.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Fiore, Benjamin, S.J., "'Covert Allusion' in 1
Corinthians 1-4," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1985.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Hiebert, Paul G and Sam Larsen,
"Partnership in the Gospel: Misers, Accountants and Stewards,"
Direction, 1999.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Ker, Donald P.,
"Paul and Apollos--Colleagues or Rivals," Journal for the Study of
the New Testament, 2000.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Kuck, David, "Paul and Pastoral Ambition: A
Reflection on 1 Corinthians 3-4," Currents in Theology and Mission,
1992.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Lampe, Peter, "Theological Wisdom and
the 'Word about the Cross,'" Interpretation, 1990.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Polhill, John B., "The Wisdom of God and
Factionalism: 1 Corinthians 1-4," Review and Expositor, 1983.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - 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.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Welborn, L.L., "On the Discord in Corinth: 1
Corinthians 1-4 and Ancient Politics," Journal of Biblical Literature,
1987.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Bassler, Jouette M., "1 Corinthians
4:1-5, Expository Article," Interpretation, 1990.
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- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: 1 Corinthians 4:1. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
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