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Thessalonians 2:1-8
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- Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Greek Interlinear Bible, ScrTR, ScrTR t, Strong, Parsing, CGTS, CGES id, AV.
- The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
- 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- Historical References, Commentary and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:
- I.5, Paedagogus, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- I.1, VII.12, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- Chapter XVII, On Modesty, Tertullian (c. 217)
- XIII.29, Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Origen. (c.247)
- From the
Geneva Notes.
- "The virtues of a true pastor are freely without fear to preach the Gospel, even in the midst of dangers."
- From
Matthew
Henry's Commentary.
- "Suffering in a good cause should sharpen holy resolution."
- From
Wesley's
Notes.
- "He calls men to witness an open fact; God, the secret intentions of the heart."
- From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- "...not in vain--Greek, "not vain," that is, it was full of "power" (1Th 1:5). The Greek for "was," expresses rather "hath been and is," implying the permanent and continuing character of his preaching."
- From
The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
- "They spoke as those faithful to a trust, seeking to please God instead of men."
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2017.
- Commentary, Thessalonians 2:1-8 | Roger Hahn | A Plain Account, 2017.
- "The Politics of the Communication of the Truth," Alastair Roberts, 2017.
- Commentary,
1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Michael Joseph Brown, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2014.
- "Paul highlights two events in the experience of the Thessalonians that advanced the gospel: the apostles' trust in the work of the gospel despite his poor treatment in Philippi and his tender care for the Thessalonians despite his 'right' to support as an apostle."
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2014.
- Commentary,
1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Holly Hearon, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011.
- "What have we learned on our own journeys of faith that would make us trustworthy guides to others?"
-
Commentary,
1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Richard Ascough, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
- "As Christians, we are all community builders, not just the pastor, or the choir leader, or the theology student. Paul calls each one of us to interact with one another in our present Christian community with bold speech, personal integrity, and soul-sharing."
-
"First
Thoughts on Year A Epistle Passages in the Lectionary,"
Pentecost 21, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
Australia.
- "One of his protégés who wrote Ephesians even describes the scriptures (the Law) as a wall of enmity which must be dismantled (2:14-15). Paul sees this not as disrespect for the scriptures but as a way of reading them which does justice to what they are truly about. The issues which plagued Paul still plague the church today."
- "The Ministry of the Gospel," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
-
A Compelling
Example for Ministry, from An Exegetical and Devotional Commentary on 1 Thessalonians,
by J. Hampton Keathley III at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
- "...we each need to be faithful stewards, loving mothers, and concerned and involved fathers."
- "Parenting Virtues," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Children," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003.
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 31A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- 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).
- Burke, Trevor J,. "Pauline Paternity
in 1 Thessalonians," Tyndale Bulletin, 2000.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Howell, James, "Childish Behavior,"
The Christian Century, 2005.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Krentz, Edgar, "Status or Service,"
The Christian Century, 1996.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Malherbe, Abraham J., "Gentle As a
Nurse: The Cynic Background to 1 Thessalonians 2," Novum Testamentum,
1970.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Malherbe, Abraham J., "Paul:
Hellenistic Philosopher or Christian Pastor?" American Theological
Library Association Summary of Proceedings, 1985.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Sailors, Timothy B.,
"Wedding Textual and Rhetorical Criticism to Understand the Text of 1
Thessalonians 2.7," Journal for the Study of the New Testament,
2001.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Weima, Jeffrey A.D., "An Apology for
the Apologetic Function of 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12," Journal for the
Study of the New Testament, 1997.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Weima, Jeffrey A.D., "Infants,
Nursing Mother, and Father: Paul's Portrayal of a Pastor," Calvin
Theological Journal, 2002.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Winter, Bruce W., "The Entries and
Ethics of Orators and Paul (1 Thessalonians 2:1-12)," Tyndale
Bulletin, 1993.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Burke, Trevor J,. "Pauline Paternity
in 1 Thessalonians," Tyndale Bulletin, 2000.
- Sermons:
- The Cloak, Richard C. Brand, SermonStudio.
- With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2014. 2011.
- "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," October 26, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Deuteronomy 34:1-12 nad Badger's Parting Gifts by Susan Varley, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 andTesting the Ice by Sharon Robinson, Matthew 22:34-46 and With Love, Little Red Hen by Alma Flor Ada. 2011.
- Drama:
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
- Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Study Links and Resources for the Book of 1 Thessalonians
