Author: stpetersbarge

THE VALUE OF WORK (3)
Work in the Light of Eternity
2 Corinthians 5:6-15 , Revelation 21:22-22:3
Introduction
Our work has eternal value
1. There will be work in heaven
Worship (Rev. 22:3)
Ruling (Rev. 22:3)
2. Some elements of human work will be in heaven
The destruction of the present world (2 Pet. 3:10)
The redemption of the present world (Col. 1:20, Rom. 8:19-22, Is. 65:17-25)
The redemption of human culture (Rev. 21:24, 26)
3. A grasp of eternal realities radically affects our current work
Heaven and Hell are both real (Rev. 21:27)
We are accountable for where we invest our lives (2 Cor. 5:10-11)
This means:
Some of us should do Christian work— pastors, missionaries, etc
All of us should do gospel work— giving, praying, witnessing
Conclusion
Are you ready for eternity?
Are you working for eternity?
THE VALUE OF WORK (3)
Work in the Light of Eternity
2 Corinthians 5:6-15 , Revelation 21:22-22:3
Introduction
Our work has eternal value
1. There will be work in heaven
Worship (Rev. 22:3)
Ruling (Rev. 22:3)
2. Some elements of human work will be in heaven
The destruction of the present world (2 Pet. 3:10)
The redemption of the present world (Col. 1:20, Rom. 8:19-22, Is. 65:17-25)
The redemption of human culture (Rev. 21:24, 26)
3. A grasp of eternal realities radically affects our current work
Heaven and Hell are both real (Rev. 21:27)
We are accountable for where we invest our lives (2 Cor. 5:10-11)
This means:
Some of us should do Christian work— pastors, missionaries, etc
All of us should do gospel work—giving, praying, witnessing
Conclusion
Are you ready for eternity?
Are you working for eternity?
THE VALUE OF WORK (2)
Work in the Light of Christ
Colossians 3:17-4:1, Romans 12:1-8
Introduction
What difference does Jesus make to our work?
1. Jesus transforms our attitude to work
Work as worship (Rom 12:1, 3-8, Rom 13, 1 Cor 10:31)
Work as vocation?
2. Jesus makes us his witnesses at work
Work obediently (Rom 13:1)
Work with integrity (Col 3:22)
Work hard (Col 3:23)
Work for the Gospel (Titus 2:9-10)
Conclusion
Recognise your real employer (Col 3:17, 23-24)