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