Tutorials From the New Testament
Seminary Curriculum / Produced by TOW Project
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 explored in the Theology of Work Bible Commentary on the New Testament letters:
- Romans - how to build working community
- 1 Corinthians - the need for a common vision
- 2 Corinthians - misunderstandings and transparency
- Galatians - exceeding expectations
- Ephesians - bosses and subordinates
- Philippians - motivations for working
- Colossians - being a Christian in the workplace
- Philemon - leadership and power
- Hebrews - working in a non-Christian environment
- James - communication
- 1 Peter - working in hostile conditions
- 2 Peter - continuity
- 1 John - workplace ethics
- 2 John - the value of face time
- 3 John - know coworkers names
- Jude - mercy for dysfunctional workplaces
ASSIGNMENT
Pick one New Testament letter and highlight it's applications for the modern Christian worker. Re-write the letter as a one-page office memo.
For an alternative assignment on the book of Philemon see the article Teaching New Testament: Work and Status in Philemon.
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