1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
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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Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
- Chapter I, The Epistle of Ignatius to Polycarp, Ignatius of Antioch (c. 110).
- Chapter IV, Chapter XI The Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians, Polycarp of Smyrna (c. 115).
- Vision IV.2, Shepherd of Hermas. (c.145)
- V.VI.1, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- Chapter XXIII, On Prayer, Tertullian (c. 199)
- III.12, Paedagogus, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- I.11, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- Chapter VI, Exhortation to Chastity, Tertullian (c. 210)
- Chapter XLVII, Chapter LVII, On the Resurrection of the Flesh, Tertullian (c. 211)
- V.15, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 212)
- V.XVII, Against Celsus, Origen (c. 246)
- XIV.3, Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Origen. (c.247)
- Homily XI, John Chrysostom (347-407)
  - "And the flame is often liable to be extinguished even when no temptation assails it. When the oil fails, when we do not alms,[1] the Spirit is quenched. For it came to thee as an alms from God."
- Chapter 2, On Cleaving to God, Albertus Magnus, c. 1275.
- From the Geneva Notes. (c.1599)
  - "The sparks of the Spirit of God that are kindled in us, are nourished by daily hearing the word of God: but true doctrine must be diligently distinguished from false."
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary. (c. 1700)
  - "Believers often hinder their growth in grace, by not giving themselves up to the spiritual affections raised in their hearts by the Holy Spirit."
- From Wesley's Notes. (1703-1791)
  - "The soul is either matter or not matter: there is no medium. But if it is matter, it is part of the body: if not matter, it coincides with the Spirit."
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
  - "Do not throw cold water on those who, under extraordinary inspiration of the Spirit, stand up to speak with tongues, or reveal mysteries, or pray in the congregation."
- From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
  - "Quench not the Spirit. Do not resist it, or counteract its influence by sensual lives. He does who disobeys the word of God, or refuses to follow the exhortations of those led by the Spirit, or who stifles his own conscience."
Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
- Commentary, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 (Advent 3), Lucy Lind Hogan, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2014.
  - "This is truly a time to rejoice, pray, and give thanks for the great gift of Godâ€™s Word made flesh who came to dwell among us and who will surely come again."
- Commentary, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 (Advent 3), Dirk G Lange, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011.
  - "Once again, on this Third Sunday of Advent, we have an appeal, now from Paul, to a community of faith about the way it is to live in the world."
- "First Thoughts on Year B Epistle Passages in the Lectionary: Advent 3," William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
  - "Some people see the religious life as responding to God as a kind of vacuum cleaner where the goal is withdrawal and oneness with the divine - away from it all. Paul usually has the hose on the other end: God?s love is poured out and the intimacy of the Spirit births an expansiveness."
- "Ready for the Coming of Our Lord," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
- "Christian Living," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Catholic Resource for This Sunday's Gospel.
  - "Think about this week. What has made you hopeful? What have you thanked God for? How have you been open to God's Spirit in practical ways? In other words, what has God done for you this week?"
- "Pray without Ceasing," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prayer," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus articles: "Pray without Ceasing," "Prayerful Intimacy."
- "Improving Our Seeing and Listening," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Mysticism," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005.
- The Conduct of the Assembly and The Concluding Remarks from An Exegetical and Devotional Commentary on 1 Thessalonians, by J. Hampton Keathley III at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
  - "Closely associated with the ability to rejoice always is a constant prayerfulness. As mentioned, these imperatives are each in the present tense."
- "1 Thess 5:22 -- The Sin-Sniffer's Catch-All Verse," by Daniel B. Wallace, Associate Professor of New Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary.
  - "...these verses need to be rendered as follows: "Test all things; hold fast to the good, but abstain from every false coinage." The idea then is that believers ought to stay away from that which is counterfeit--that is, false doctrines."
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).
- Castens, Kyle D., "Homiletical Helps on the LSB Series A - Gospels," Concordia Journal, 2005. (Section on this text begins on page 438.)
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- Currie, Thomas W., "Between Text & Sermon: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24," Interpretation, 2006.
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- May, David M., "'You Cannot Hide the Soul': 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22," Review & Expositor, 1999.
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- Norris, Kathleen, "Standing on Promises," The Christian Century, 2005.
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Sermons:
- The Brink Of Eternity -- Wayne Brouwer, SermonStudio.
With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Advent 3B, 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," December 14, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 andIggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beaty, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 and Bedtime is Canceled by Cece Meng, John 1:6-8, 19-28 and Under Alaska's Midnight Sun by Deb Vanasse. 2011.
- "No Ghost," Jim Kerlin, childrensermons.com.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:15, Memory Verse Coloring/Activity Page, MSSS.
Drama:
- "Full or Thankful?" Betty Jo Mathis, dramatix.
- "Happy Thanksgiving," Joanne Miller, dramatix.
- "THANKS-ME," Glenn A. Haskall, dramatix.
- "The Right Reasons," Joanne Miller, dramatix.
- "Gratitude Games," Glenn A. Hascall, dramatix.
Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds.
Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, 18, 23, 28. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
  - I Surrender All
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Study Links and Resources for the Book of 1 Thessalonians