Theology of Work Project
Work and Works in Galatians
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010It’s seems a bit ironic to look for a theology of work in Galatians when the book is so negative on the saving value of works. Yet we must not think that just because Paul rejected the efficacy of works to justify us with God, therefore he thought poorly of work, in the sense of […]
Reintroducing the Theology of Work Project
Monday, January 25th, 2010Several months ago I introduced the Theology of Work Project. The context for this introduction was my having been invited to participate in one of their projects. As a building block in the formulation of a definitive statement of the theology of work, the TOWP is preparing an in-depth biblical commentary that discusses every part […]
Work and Prayer in Nehemiah 1
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009Part 5 of series: A Theology of Work in Ezra and Nehemiah
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In the Old Testament book of Nehemiah, chapter 1 introduces the main character and sets up the story of the book. Nehemiah is a Jewish man who worked as the cupbearer for the Persian king Artaxerxes. […]
Introduction to Nehemiah
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009Part 4 of series: A Theology of Work in Ezra and Nehemiah
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Last week I introduced the Theology of Work Project (TOWP). I explained the vision of this project and my own participation in it. My task, as you may recall, is to do a commentary-like overview of […]
A Theology of Work in Ezra?
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009Part 3 of series: A Theology of Work in Ezra
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If you’re just now joining this series, let me say that I’m doing some blogging on a theology of work in the biblical books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther. This exercise is my first step toward producing a […]
An Introduction to Ezra
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009Part 2 of series: A Theology of Work in Ezra
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The Old Testament book of Ezra was originally the first part of one continuous work that included the book we call Nehemiah as the second part. The story of Ezra-Nehemiah was written as a continuous narrative.
We don’t know […]
Introduction: Reading with an Agenda
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009Part 1 of series: A Theology of Work in Ezra
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Yesterday I introduced a project to which I will soon be contributing, the Theology of Work Project (TOWP). This effort includes a systematic reading of the whole Bible, looking in every book for its theology of work. In […]
Introduction to the Theology of Work Project
Monday, August 31st, 2009I have recently been asked to participate in compelling new project, the Theology of Work Project. I have agreed to be involved, not only because the whole matter of faith and work lies close to the heart of Laity Lodge, but also because I think this project has potential to make a significant difference in […]