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. sacred Work 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