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Thessalonians 4:13-18
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- Historical
References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
- "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.
- Chapter XXIX, On Prayer, Tertullian (c. 199)
- VI.13, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- Chapter IX, On Patience, Tertullian (c. 202)
- II.7, On The Apparel of Women, Tertullian (c. 202)
- III.25, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 209)
- Chapter LV, On The Soul, Tertullian (c. 210)
- Chapter XXIV, Chapter XLI, Chapter LVII, On the Resurrection of the Flesh, Tertullian (c. 211)
- V.15, V.20, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 212)
- II.XI.5, First Principles (De Principiis), Origen. (c.225)
- II.LXV, Against Celsus, Origen. (c.246)
- On the Mortality -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 252)
- Commentary by St John Chrysostom:
- From the
Geneva Notes.
- "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."
- From
Matthew
Henry's Commentary.
- "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."
- From
Wesley's
Notes.
- "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."
- From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- "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."
- From The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
- "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."
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
- Commentary,
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Jane Patterson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2017.
- "The reading for today and the one assigned for next Sunday (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11) function together to describe the nature of Christ’s longed-for return in the most vivid language possible..."
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2017.
- Commentary,
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Amy L.B. Peeler, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2014.
- "Paul says that if you believe that Jesus died and was raised (the basic Christian affirmation the Thessalonians had accepted), then you can also believe that God will raise our loved ones."
- Commentary,
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Holly Hearon, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011.
- "We all long to hear a good word: a word that brings good news, a word that can sustain us, a word that can give us the vision and courage to make it through another day, a word that tells us God is with us."
- Radical Gratitude, lectionary-based stewardship, Northwest United Methodist Foundation. (.pdf)
- "Thessalonian Comfort," Lauren. F. Winner, The Hardest Question, 2011.
- Commentary,
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Karoline Lewis, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
- "At the same time that Paul offers this extraordinary vision of consolation, he locates the act of consolation within the community as an ongoing (present imperative) expression of hope."
-
"First
Thoughts on Year A Epistle Passages in the Lectionary,"
Pentecost 22, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
Australia.
- "There is a pastoral trap in the opening verse of our passage which if misread or misheard will inspire people to guilt about grief."
- "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.
-
"Hope in
Resurrection," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com:
A Catholic Resource for This Sunday's Gospel.
- "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?"
- "The Lord's Coming," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
- The
Comfort of His Coming from An Exegetical and Devotional Commentary on 1
Thessalonians, by J. Hampton Keathley III at the Biblical Studies
Foundation.
- "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."
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 31A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Commentary,
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Jane Patterson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2017.
- 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.
- Ascough, Richard S.,
"A Question of Death: Paul's Community-Building Language in 1 Thessalonians
4:13-18," Journal of Biblical Literature, 2005.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Gillman, John, "Signals of
Transformation in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18," The Catholic Biblical
Quarterly, 1985.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Harrison, J.R.,
"Paul and the Imperial Gospel at Thessaloniki," Journal for the
Study for the New Testament, 2002.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Howell, James, "Hopeful Grieving," The Christian
Century, 2005.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Lüdemann, Gerd, "The Hope of the Early Paul: From the
Foundation-Preaching at Thessalonika to 1 Corinthians 15:51-57,"
Perspectives in Religious Studies, 1980.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Kettner, Edward G., "Time, Eternity, and the
Intermediate State," Concordia Journal, 1986.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Konstan, David, and Ilaria Ramelli,
"The Syntax of CHRISTW in 1 Thessalonians 4:16," Journal of
Biblical Literature, 2007.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Krentz, Edgar, "Great Expectations,
Great Choices," The Christian Century, 1996.
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 - Oakes, Peter,
"Re-mapping the Universe: Paul and the Emperor in 1 Thessalonians and
Philippians," Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 2005.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Plevnik, 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.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Quanbeck, Philip A, II, "Preaching Apocalyptic
Texts," Word & World, 2005.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Scott, J. Julius, "Paul and Late-Jewish Eschatology:
A Case Study, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12,"
Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1972.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Still, Todd D., "Eschatology in the Thessalonian
Letters," Review & Expositor, 1999.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Turner, Seth,
"The Interim, Earthy Messianic Kingdom in Paul,"
Journal for the
Study for the New Testament, 2003.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - van 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.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Ascough, Richard S.,
"A Question of Death: Paul's Community-Building Language in 1 Thessalonians
4:13-18," Journal of Biblical Literature, 2005.
- Sermons:
- With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Proper 27A, 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," November 9, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 and Crouching Tiger by Ying Chang Compestine, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-28 and Remembering Crystal by Sebastian Loth, Matthew 25:1-13 and When the World Was Waiting for You by Gillian Shields. 2011.
- What It's Like -- Children's sermon by Wesley T. Runk based on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 from SermonSuite.
- "Ticket to Ride," Jim Kerlin, childrensermons.com.
- "The Day of the Lord," children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian Center.
- Drama:
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- 1 Thessalonians 4:14, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds.
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: 1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16, 17. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
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