the spirit-filled worker. ephesians 6:5-9 controversy? an eternal message exciting opportunity
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THE SPIRIT-FILLED WORKER
Ephesians 6:5-9
Controversy?
An Eternal Message
Exciting Opportunity
Background of Slavery
Everett Ferguson – “Backgrounds of Early Christianity”
Why doesn’t God condemn slavery??God exploits sin and corruption to create opportunity for greater good!
Work
The first work week
Is man’s work a punishment for sin?Work is an eternal opportunity – secular vs. sacredWork is God’s will for you – 1 Thes 4
The Master
“As serving Christ”
1 Cor 10:31
Colossians 3:23
Philemon 6– “for the sake of Christ”
Haplotes
Open, singleness, sincere, generous, wholehearted, Healthy
2 Cor. 8,9:11
Col 3:22 – sincerely, wholeheartedly Romans 12:8 – generosity, liberality
Phobos
”Wholesome Dread”
Don’t Mess!
Eye Service vs. Soul Work
Col 3:23
Give it your best!
Douloi Christos!
Servants of Christ
Romans 12
2 Cor 6:19-20
The Master under THE Master
no threatening – “do unto others”
Matthew 18:21-35
Ephesians 6:5-9
Controversy?
An Eternal Message
Exciting Opportunity