Ephesians and Work

What is the place of our work in the grand scheme of things? Ephesians gives a new perspective, not only about God but also about ourselves.

Introduction to Ephesians

Full Christianity: Doing, Thinking, and Being (Click here to read) In this daily reflection from The High Calling, Mark Roberts considers how the command to "no longer live as the Gentiles do" might...

God’s Grand Plan: A Theological Vision (Ephesians 1:1–3:21)

God's restoring work involves human beings both as recipients of grace and as participants in the work.

God’s Grand Plan: A Practical Guide (Ephesians 4:1–6:24)

Full Christianity: Doing, Thinking, and Being (Click Here to Read) In this daily reflection fromThe High Calling, Mark Roberts considers how the...

Working Hard for Good and for Giving (Ephesians 4:28)

Among the practical exhortations in Ephesians 4–6, two passages deal specifically with work-related concerns. The first has to do with the purpose...

Mutuality in Working for the Lord (Ephesians 5:21–6:9)

​"Our Work and Our Character" by Dr. Timothy Keller (Click to listen) The second practical consideration is relationships. Our calling as Christians...

Slaves of Christ (Ephesians 6:6–8)

Find Encouragement for Getting Through the Work Week in the Book of Ephesians (Click to Listen) The letter to the Ephesians encourages...

Christian Masters (Ephesians 6:5–11)

It is cruel for a master to force a slave to choose between obedience to the master and obedience to Christ. Therefore...

Summary & Conclusion to Ephesians

Only a few verses of Ephesians deal precisely with the workplace and even these are directed at thieves, slaves, and masters. But when we glimpse how God is restoring all of creation through...

Key Verses and Themes in Galatians, Ephesians, and Philippians

Verse Theme Galatians 2:19b-20 I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ...

Christ-Centered Decision-Making

Decision-making is a relationship issue First and foremost, decision-making for the Christian is a relationship issue. Often the reason we have so many problems discerning God’s leading is that we just aren’t close...

Chapter 3: Discovering Your Own Story

Every time a person does something that they experience as enjoyable or satisfying and done well, they reveal a certain pattern of...

Working With God

Chapter 8 - Work as Calling: An Invitation to Vocation

Because of our involvement with numerous Christian organizations and churches, we both have had occasion over the years to see their application...

Work Through the Whole Bible, Part 12: Galatians - Colossians (Devotional)

Do you wonder if God has anything to say about your work? Explore key verses from each...

Tutorials From the New Testament

The letters of the New Testament offer many examples of modern workplace dilemmas. These letters can come alive if students are taught to see their current-day application. Here are some of the issues...

God’s Grand Plan: A Theological Vision (Ephesians 1:1–3:21)

Full Christianity: Doing, Thinking, and Being (Click here to read) In this daily reflection from The High Calling Mark Roberts considers how...