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1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

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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 "Jesus' Apocalyptic Return," The Jesus Database, an online annotated inventory of the traditions concerning the life and teachings of Jesus. Dr. Gregory C. Jenks, FaithFutures Foundation.
bulletChapter XXIX, On PrayerTertullian (c. 199)
bulletVI.13, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
bulletChapter IX, On Patience, Tertullian (c. 202)
bulletII.7, On The Apparel of Women, Tertullian (c. 202)
bulletIII.25, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 209)
bulletChapter LV, On The Soul, Tertullian (c. 210)
bulletChapter XXIV, Chapter XLI, Chapter LVII, On the Resurrection of the FleshTertullian (c. 211)
bulletV.15, V.20, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 212)
bulletII.XI.5, First Principles (De Principiis), Origen. (c.225)
bulletII.LXV, Against Celsus, Origen. (c.246)
bulletOn the Mortality -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 252)
bulletCommentary by St John Chrysostom: 
bullet Homily VII
bullet"There are many things which from ignorance alone cause us sorrow, so that if we come to understand them well, we banish our grief."
bullet Homily VIII
bullet"I could wish also myself that there were no punishment--yes, myself most of all men. And why so? Because whilst each of you fears for his own soul, I have to answer for this office also in which I preside over you."
bulletFrom the Geneva Notes.
bullet"We must take heed that we do not immoderately mourn for the dead, that is, as those do who think that the dead are utterly perished."
bulletFrom Matthew Henry's Commentary.
bullet"Christianity does not forbid, and grace does not do away, our natural affections. Yet we must not be excessive in our sorrows; this is too much like those who have no hope of a better life."
bulletFrom Wesley's Notes.
bullet"Believers of all ages and nations make up, as it were, one body; in consideration of which, the believers of that age might put themselves in the place, and speak in the person, of them who were to live till the coming of the Lord. Not that St. Paul hereby asserted (though some seem to have imagined so) that the day of the Lord was at hand."
bulletFrom the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
bullet"The leading topic of Paul's preaching at Thessalonica having been the coming kingdom (Ac 17:7), some perverted it into a cause for fear in respect to friends lately deceased, as if these would be excluded from the glory which those found alive alone should share."
bulletFrom The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
bullet"It seems that the Thessalonian brethren, expecting the speedy coming of the Lord, mourned over some of their number who had died, counting it a great loss that they did not live to meet Jesus."
bulletContemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
bullet "First Thoughts on Year A Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Pentecost 25, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet"There is a pastoral trap in the opening verse of our passage which if misread or misheard will inspire people to guilt about grief."
bullet "The Art of Final Judgment," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Heaven and Hell," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002.
bullet "Hope in Resurrection," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Catholic Resource for This Sunday's Gospel.
bullet"Reflect on your experiences of death. What funerals or wakes have you attended? What hope did they inspire in the resurrection? If you could plan your own funeral, how could you encourage hope in the resurrection?"
bullet "The Lord's Coming," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
bulletThe Comfort of His Coming from An Exegetical and Devotional Commentary on 1 Thessalonians, by J. Hampton Keathley III at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
bullet"But this is not just to give comfort or reassurance in the face of death; it is to have a transforming affect on the way we live—on values, priorities, pursuits, and on moral behavior in general."
bulletArticles & Background:
bullet "Aging from the Perspective of the Cross," Stephen Sapp, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003.
bullet"The discipleship of the cross recognizes that the cross Jesus Christ bids his followers to take up includes the ordinary, everyday sufferings of human life—including those associated with aging—that are borne as Jesus bore his sufferings."
bullet "A Question of Death: Paul's Community-Building Language in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18," Richard S. Ascough, Journal of Biblical Literature, 2004. (This URL links entire journal in one .pdf file. Slow connections will require long download times.)
bullet "Apocalyptic Discourse in I Thessalonians," by  James D. Hester. Pre-print article at Corpus Paulinum. (Not to be cited without permission of the author.)
bullet"1 Thessalonians 4:17; The Bringing in of the Lord or the Bringing in of the Faithful?" J. Plevnik, Biblica 80 (1999), 537-546.
bullet"Hellenistic parousias depict the citizens making the royal visitor welcome in their city, whereas 1 Thess 4,13-18 depicts the effect of the Lord’s coming on them. The faithful are raised; the faithful are taken up. 1 Thess 4,13-18 really depicts the bringing in of the faithful, not of the Lord. The implication is that they do not return to the earth, but stay with the Lord forever."
bulletArticles in ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are subscribed and logged in to ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
bulletAscough, Richard S., "A Question of Death: Paul's Community-Building Language in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18," Journal of Biblical Literature, 2005.
bulletHarrison, J.R., "Paul and the Imperial Gospel at Thessaloniki," Journal for the Study for the New Testament, 2002.
bulletKonstan, David, and Ilaria Ramelli, "The Syntax of CHRISTW in 1 Thessalonians 4:16," Journal of Biblical Literature, 2007.
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bulletOakes, Peter, "Re-mapping the Universe: Paul and the Emperor in 1 Thessalonians and Philippians," Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 2005.
bulletPlevnik, Joseph, S.J., "The Destination of the Apostle and of the Faithful: Second Corinthians 4:13b-14 and First Thessalonians 4:14," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2000.
bulletTurner, Seth, "The Interim, Earthy Messianic Kingdom in Paul," Journal for the Study for the New Testament, 2003.
bulletvan Houwelingen, P.H.R., "The Great Reunion: The Meaning and Significance of the 'Word of the Lord' in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18," Calvin Theological Journal, 2007.
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bulletReviews:
bulletSermons:
bulletWith Children:
bullet "Ticket to Ride," Jim Kerlin, childrensermons.com.
bullet "The Day of the Lord," children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian Center.
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bullet 1 Thessalonians 4:14, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds.
bullet Ready or Not, Reverend Fun Cartoon, gospelcom.net. Check for printing permissions at right-hand side of destination page
bulletHymns and Music:
bullet Hymns with Scripture Allusions: 1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16, 17. The Cyber Hymnal.
bullet Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
bulletAt Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
bullet He Hideth My Soul
bullet It May Be at Morn
bullet My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
bulletFine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
bulletStudy Links and Resources for the Book of 1 Thessalonians