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Biblical Studies

Theology of Work Project

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2010

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1 & 2 Thessalonians And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Colin Nicholl Dec 2010

1 & 2 Thessalonians And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Colin Nicholl

Theology of Work Project

  1. Introduction 1 & 2 Thessalonians
  2. Working Faith, Finishing Up, and Keeping the Faith (1 Thess 1:1-4:8; 4:13-5:28; 2 Thess 1:1-2:17)
  3. Faithful Work (1 Thess 4:9-12, 2 Thess 3:6-16)
  4. Christians are Expected to Work (1 Thess 4:9-12; 5:14)
  5. Those Truly Unable To Work Should Receive Assistance (1 Thess 4:9-10)
  6. Idleness (2 Thess 3:6-15)
  7. Conclusion to 1 & 2 Thessalonians

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Introduction To The Prophets, Theology Of Work Project, Alice Matthews Dec 2010

Introduction To The Prophets, Theology Of Work Project, Alice Matthews

Theology of Work Project

  1. Who Were the Prophets?
  2. Situating the Prophets in Israel's History
  3. Timeline of the Prophets

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Daniel And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Kenneth Matthews Dec 2010

Daniel And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Kenneth Matthews

Theology of Work Project

  1. Introduction to Daniel
  2. Is Daniel a Model for Christians Today?
  3. The Big Picture of the Book of Daniel
  4. Introduction: In Exile at Babylon U. (Daniel 1)
  5. Theme A: God will Overthrow Pagan Kingdoms and Replace Them with His Own Kingdom (Daniel 2)
  6. Theme B: Sufferings, Yet Rewards, for Faithful Witnesses to God in the Meantime (Daniel 3)
  7. Theme C: Humbling and Overthrow of the Pagan King (Daniel 4)
  8. Theme C Revisited: Humbling and Overthrow of the Pagan King (Daniel 5)
  9. Theme B Revisited: Sufferings, Yet Rewards, for Faithful Witnesses to God in the Meantime (Daniel 6)
  10. Theme A Revisited: God …

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Jeremiah & Lamentations And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Joshua Moon, Alice Matthews Dec 2010

Jeremiah & Lamentations And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Joshua Moon, Alice Matthews

Theology of Work Project

  1. Introduction to Jeremiah and Lamentations
  2. Jeremiah and His Times (Jeremiah and Lamentations)
  3. An Overview of the Book of Jeremiah
  4. Work-related Themes in the Book of Jeremiah
    • Calling to Work (Jeremiah 1)
    • Goodness and Defilement of Work (Jeremiah 2)
    • Acknowledgement of God's Provision (Jeremiah 5)
      • Material Success and Failure (Jeremiah 5)
    • Injustice, Greed, the Common Good and Integrity (Jeremiah 5-8)
    • Faith in God's Provision (Jeremiah 8-16)
    • Work Within a Balanced Life (Jeremiah 17)
    • Blessing the Wider Society Through Work (Jeremiah 29)
      • God's Presence Everywhere (Jeremiah 29)
      • Blessing for All Peoples (Jeremiah 29)
    • The Goodness of Work Restored (Jeremiah 30-33)
    • Slaves Set …

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Ethics At Work Overview, Theology Of Work Project, Alistair Mackenzie, Wayne Kirkland Dec 2010

Ethics At Work Overview, Theology Of Work Project, Alistair Mackenzie, Wayne Kirkland

Theology of Work Project

  1. Systematic Presentation of Ethics
    • Definitions
    • Different Approaches to Ethics
      • The Command Approach in Practice
        • What are God's rules? Is there a command for every occasion?
        • Looking for guiding principles
        • From guiding principles to one clear command
        • Three balancing principles
      • The Consequences Approach
        • The Bible and consequences
      • The Character Approach
        • Which Virtues?
        • Will the real Jesus please stand up?
      • Putting it all together
        • Solving major moral dilemmas
        • Everyday moral choices
        • Making ethical decisions in a fallen world
    • Conclusions
  2. Narrative (Case) Presentation of Ethics
    • The Command Approach
      • What Are Wayne's Obligations According to Law?
      • A Rule for Every Occasion?
      • Larger Principles?
      • A …

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Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Mark Roberts Nov 2010

Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Mark Roberts

Theology of Work Project

  1. Overview of Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians and Work
  2. Galatians and Work
    • Introduction to Galatians
    • Understanding Life in Christ (Gal 1:6-4:31)
    • Living in Christ (Gal 5:1-6:10)
      • Living in the Spirit (Gal 5:13-23)
      • Working for the Good of Others (Gal 6:1-10)
      • Closing Remarks (Gal 6:11-18)
    • Conclusions (Galatians)
  3. Ephesians and Work
    • Introduction to Ephesians
    • God's Grand Plan: A Theological Vision (Eph 1:1-3:21)
    • God's Grand Plan: A Practical Guide (Eph 4:1-6:24)
      • Working Hard for Good and for Giving (Eph 4:28)
      • Mutuality in Working for the Lord (Eph 5:21-6:9)
        • Christian Slaves (Eph 6:6-8)
        • Christian Masters (Eph 6:5-11)
    • Conclusions (Ephesians)
  4. Philippians and Work
    • Introduction to Philippians
    • God's …

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Ezekiel And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Steven Mason Nov 2010

Ezekiel And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Steven Mason

Theology of Work Project

  1. Introduction to Ezekiel
  2. Ezekiel 1-17
  3. Ezekiel 18
    • The Righteous Man Does Not Oppress, But Restores to the Debtor His Pledge (Ezek 18:5, 7)
    • The Righteous Man Does Not Steal, But Instead Feeds the Hungry and Clothes the Naked (Ezek 18:7b)
    • The Righteous Man Does Not Take Advance or Accrued Interest (Ezek 18:8a)
    • The Righteous Man Does No Wrong, But Judges Fairly Between Parties (Ezek 18:8b)
  4. Ezekiel 22
  5. Ezekiel 26-28
  6. Ezekiel 33
  7. Ezekiel 34
  8. The Covenantal Hope (Ezek 35-48)

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Revelation And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Sean Mcdonough Nov 2010

Revelation And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Sean Mcdonough

Theology of Work Project

  1. Introduction to Revelation
  2. The Time of God's Kingdom is Near (Revelation 1)
  3. Messages to the Churches (Revelation 2 and 3)
  4. The Throne Room of God (Revelation 4 and 5)
  5. The Strange Way Forward (Revelation 6-16)
  6. A Tale of Two Cities (Revelation 17-22)
  7. Applications in Today’s Workplace (Revelation)

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Vocation Overview, Theology Of Work Project, William Messenger Oct 2010

Vocation Overview, Theology Of Work Project, William Messenger

Theology of Work Project

  1. Types of God's calling
    • The call to belong to Christ and participate in his redemptive work in the world
    • The universal call to work
    • Calling to life, not only to work
    • God's guidance to particular work
  2. Discerning God's guidance to a particular kind of work
    • Direct, unmistakable call to particular work
    • Guidance to a job or profession
      • The needs of the world
      • Your skills and gifts
      • Your truest desires
      • Freedom in Christ
    • Church work – a higher calling?
    • Changing jobs
    • Discerning God’s guidance for how you work
  3. Conclusions about calling

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Song Of Songs And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Duane Garrett Oct 2010

Song Of Songs And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Duane Garrett

Theology of Work Project

  1. Introduction to Song of Songs
  2. Hardship and the Beauty of Work (Song of Songs 1:1-8)
  3. When Work is a Pleasure (Song of Songs 1:9-2:17)
  4. Passion, Family and Work (Song of Songs 3:1-8:5)
  5. Joy (Song of Songs 8:6-14)
  6. Conclusion to Song of Songs
  7. Key Verses and Themes in Song of Songs

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Ezra, Nehemiah & Esther And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Mark Roberts Sep 2010

Ezra, Nehemiah & Esther And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Mark Roberts

Theology of Work Project

  1. Introduction to Ezra, Nehemiah & Esther
  2. Restoration of the Temple (Ezra 1:1-6:22)
  3. Restoration of Covenant Life, Phase One: The Work of Ezra (Ezra 7:1-10:44)
  4. Restoration of the Wall of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 1:1-7:73)
    • Bridging the Sacred-Secular Divide (Nehemiah 1:1-1:10)
    • Does Trusting God Mean Turning to Prayer, Taking "Practical" Action, or Both? (Nehemiah 1:11-4:23)
    • Connecting Lending Practices to the Fear of the Lord (Nehemiah 5:1-5:19)
    • Nehemiah Gives Credit to God (Nehemiah 6:1-7:73)
  5. Restoration of Covenant Life, Phase Two: Ezra and Nehemiah Together (Nehemiah 8:1-13:31)
  6. Working Within a Fallen System (Esther)
  7. God’s Hidden Hand and Human Response (Esther)
  8. Conclusions to Ezra, Nehemiah & …

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Colossians & Philimon And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Bill Heatley Jan 2010

Colossians & Philimon And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Bill Heatley

Theology of Work Project

  1. Introduction to Colossians and Philemon
  2. Background on Colossae and the Colossians
  3. God at Work, Jesus at Work (Col 1:15-20)
  4. God Worked in Creation, Making Humans Workers in His Image (Col 1:1-14)
  5. Jesus, the Image of the Invisible God (Col 1:15-29)
  6. I'm Doing Alright by Myself (Col 2:1-23)
  7. Heavenly Living for Earthly Good: The Shape of our Reorientation (Col 3:1-16)
  8. Doing our Work as for the Lord (Col 3:17 & 3:23)
  9. Of Slaves and Masters, Ancient and Contemporary (Col 3:18-4:1)
  10. Philemon
  11. Conclusions to Colossians and Philemon
  12. Key Verses and Themes in Colossians and Philemon

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