Theology of Work

Genesis 1:1-2:3
 
God and Work
1.  God works to create the world (Gen. 2:1-3).
2.  God works relationally (Gen. 1:26-27).
3.  God limits His work (Gen. 2:1-3).

People and Work
1.  Created to care for God's creation (Gen. 2:5).
2.  Created to work relationally (Gen. 1:26-27).
3.  Created to bear fruit and multiply; to fill and subdue the earth (Gen. 1:28).
4.  Created to receive God's provision (Gen. 1;29-30).
5.  Created to work within limits (Gen. 2:1-3).

Work in Our Fallen World (Gen. 3:17-19)
1.  Work is a reflection of our identity in God (Work that is productive, fruitful and creative).
2.  Work is a means for growth (through the challenges as opportunities for character building).
3.  Work is an avenue for Christian witness (through speech, attitude and conduct).
4.  Work is a channel to influence society (to push back the darkness, immorality and sin).

New Creation
Rev. 21:1-4 (Eternity has a renewed life that may well do with work in its renewed state.)
1 Cor. 15:58 (&in the Lord your labor is not in vain.&)
The Hebrew &avodah& is used for both &work& and &worship.&


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