Author: David Ellis
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For Whom Should We Work?
Don: Is it possible that our works are judged not for themselves but on whether we use them for ourselves or for Good? The prohibition on Adam and Eve from eating the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil implies that in God’s original plan, humankind was not intended to be able…
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If There is Grace, Why is There Judgment?
Don: On the one hand: For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9) But on the other: The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep…
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The Theology of Work
Don: What does God say about work? What does God want us to know about work? How does work fit into the life of the spirit? When it comes to work, what are we actually called to do? It is clear that work was part of God’s plan for Mankind right from the start: Then…
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Protected: Works of God vs. Works of Wo/Mankind
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What Are “Works”?
What Are “Works”? Jay: What are “works? And what is “rest” following work—the Sabbath? Here are some passages from scripture that might shed some light: Commit your works to the Lord And your plans will be established. (Proverbs 16: 3) Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify…
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Work vs. Grace
Don: In the parable of the vineyard workers, the demonstration of grace is couched in the context of work. It’s ironic that work is important in some context while in the end the rewards passed out to the laborers totally negate their work effort. Both the early, diligent workers and the late, dilatory workers were…
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God’s Friends
Don: In the parable of the vineyard workers we have been discussing, the vineyard owner (God) addressed one of the early workers, who were disgruntled to receive the same pay as the late workers, as “Friend”: But he answered and said to one of them, ‘Friend, I am doing you no wrong; did you not…
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Equal Pay?
Don: The parable of the vineyard workers reflects poor labor policy and a bad business model. It is utterly contrary to the principle of cause and effect and the concept of fairness, which is so important to us in Western civilization. It is certain that the parable is linked to the question posed by the…
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God’s Not Fair!
Kiran: From our study of the stories of the Rich Young Ruler, Zaccheus, and others, we have concluded that eternal life is not something we can earn: It is the gift of God. In return, he asks our obedience. What exactly is that? At the conclusion of the story of the RYR Jesus made his…