Work and Our Labor in the Lord

Description

The Short Studies in Biblical Theology series is designed to help readers see the whole Bible as a unified story—culminating in Jesus. Insightful, accessible, and practical, these books are perfect for readers looking for bite-sized introductions to major subjects in biblical theology. The third volume in the series, Work and Our Labor in the Lord explores how work fits into the framework of the whole Bible—looking at the original creation purpose for work, how it was affected by the fall, and the hope for lasting good offered to all who toil and labor in the Lord today Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 Creation: Work in the Very Good Garden God’s Design for Work Work in the Garden Genesis 1–2 The Blessings of the Covenant Deuteronomy 28:1–14 Judgment on God-Given Tasks Genesis 3:16–19 Work Outside Eden Chapter 2 Work After the Fall Fallen, Futile, Flourishing Introduction Fallen Futile Flourishing Work under the Old Covenant Chapter 3 Redemption: Work Now that Christ Has Risen Introduction Redeemed Work Renewal of Mind: Work unto the Lord That Adorns the Gospel Work in Christ Chapter 4 Restoration: Work in the New Heavens and New Earth What We Were Made To Do The Building Materials The House They Build Conclusion Bibliography