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The Short Studies in Biblical Theology series is designed to help listeners see the whole Bible as a unified story - culminating in Jesus. Insightful, accessible, and practical, these books are perfect for listeners looking for bite-sized introductions to major subjects in biblical theology. The third volume in the series, Work and Our Labor in the Lord, explores how work fits into the framework of the whole Bible - looking at the original creation purpose for work, how it was affected by the fall, and the hope for lasting good offered to all who toil and labor in the Lord today.
Work and Our Labor in the Lord (Audible Audio Edition) James M Hamilton Jr Joe Geoffrey christianaudiocom Books
I like the divisions given in this book in terms of understanding it drom the beginning before the fall after the fall the redemption of Man by Christ of the cross and the future understanding of Work.I recommend this book to all Christians, to teachers and pastor who need to lead God's people to ahve a biblical worldview or biblical understanding about work.
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Work and Our Labor in the Lord (Audible Audio Edition) James M Hamilton Jr Joe Geoffrey christianaudiocom Books Reviews
Over the years there has been more books coming out on a biblical view of work and vocation but what I like about this particular work is that the author James M. Hamilton Jr. takes a biblical theology approach to the topic. By biblical theology I mean a study of what Scripture has to say with the consideration of the progressive revelation of the Bible in terms of redemptive history and the canonical context of passages that is cited. I have been enjoying more and more books taking a biblical theological approach to a subject as it helps avoid some of the claims that systematic theology is merely engaged in proof text.
The book is divided into four chapters. The first chapter covered God’s design for work in creation, the second on work in a fallen world with the next chapter on work in God’s kingdom inaugurated and the final chapter on work in the new heavens and earth. This is a neat way of organizing the book in terms of the four epochs of Scripture.
Chapter one was very good and I don’t know how anyone could read chapter one would not want to finish the rest of the book. Here Hamilton looks at God’s original design of work before sin ever entered the picture. Hamilton moves from Psalm 128, Genesis 1-2 and also Deuteronomy 281-14. Readers might wonder why Deuteronomy 28 is under this chapter but Hamilton makes the point that Deuteronomy 28 gives us a glimpse of what life would have been like under God’s blessing in a sort of Edenic state.
Chapter two covers work in a fallen world. Here I thought the author did a good job of incorporating the book of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes into his biblical theology of work since often wisdom literature is neglected in “biblical theology” of a topic. While he acknowledges that these two books and the passages cited might not necessarily unfold redemptive history nevertheless they are still important since it shows the reality of work in a gritty fallen world and these work with the authorial intent of book books being meant to promise and encourage us to still work hard. Towards the end of the chapter Hamilton also looked at Joseph, Daniel, Nehemiah and Ruth inters of their work and in regards to the first three how they were anticipatory types of Christ.
Chapter three looks at work from the standpoint of the reality that Christ has risen from the grave. In the beginning of the chapter Hamilton makes it clear that while he will look at many instructions for this chapter yet he’s not trying to preach legalism. In order to avoid legalism it is important for readers to understand all the instructions “against a wider backdrop of Christ’ work and victory on the cross…” The first set of verses examined addresses what Christians are not to do in relations to work. The second set of verses then looks at a positive presentation of what Christian work should look like.
Chapter four looks at work in the context of restoration. Half of the first chapter gives a Christian view of the restoration and general eschatology. This lays the foundation for the second half that examine the more specific passages concerning work in the New Heaven and New Earth. These include ruling and priestly roles. I do think this is one of the weaker chapters in the book. Largely I think he could have utilized more passages but I think this might largely be due to the author’s hermeneutics that see more symbolism concerning the end times and eternal state than what I’m comfortable with.
Overall a good read. I recommend it.
NOTE This book was provided to me free by Crossway and Net Galley without any obligation for a positive review. All opinions offered above are mine unless otherwise stated or implied.
Being a Christian impacts how you work. If I look at my own life and look at how I worked before being a Christian versus after, there was a great transformation in the quality, quantity, joy, and focus. We need a good theology of work because few of us recognize how our theology from Scripture can and should impact the work we have. As the world becomes more self-focused and jobs follow suit, Christians need to be reminded that our work is not for humanity, but for divinity.
Jobs today seem to be more about the personal paycheck rather than personal piety. I lament that my early years of work I did not do a better job . . . there was a period when I was in customer service and I can think of many instances in which I treated people pretty poorly. What’s sad about that statement, as I lament those actions they have become the norm and customer service has gotten worse. What does that have to do with work? It proves a point. As jobs becomes more about self and less about God, the motivation for quality is suffering.
As part of their Short Studies in Biblical Theology series, Crossway has recently released Work and Our Labor in the Lord by James Hamilton. James Hamilton is a professor at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a pastor as Kenwood Baptist Church. Personally, I know of no scholar better than James Hamilton when it comes to biblical theology. Over the years I have come to appreciate his works as they are insightful, easy to read, and very applicable to the Christian life and they are beneficial to all readers. In fact, one can see details from his work God’s Glory in Salvation through Judgment come out in his work here. Hamilton’s grasp of the continuity of Scripture allows him to present topics from a perspective that captures the entirety of the Bible’s teachings.
It will not be surprising then, to see Hamilton’s writings in Work and Our Labor in the Lord follow the same level of detail as he examines work from a biblical theology viewpoint. While seeking “to answer the question ‘How did the biblical authors view work?’” Hamilton takes readers cross a number of genres of Scripture to present an accurate view of work in the Bible. Utilizing only four chapters (plus a concluding section of several paragraphs) the author shows how work was intended to be at creation, what it was like after the fall, how Christ’s work impacted our work, and finally the restoration of work to its intended appropriateness upon the restoration of man. I suspect that few of us have thought about work at these varying levels, and thus to follow Hamilton’s thoughts through each of these aspects is enlightening.
Not only does the author do well at presenting a view of work that spans all of Scripture, but readers will also appreciate the conciseness with which he conveys the material. Hamilton utilizes only 128 pages to teach the truth of work. Therefore, it is a quick read, easy to follow, and easy to understand. This also makes applying the content to one’s life easier, although I wish the author was a bit more intentional in including in relating the material to everyday living. In that regard unfortunately, it lacks a motivational factor for many people. That does not mean that the material is not worthwhile.
Frankly, Hamilton’s biblical theology of work is necessary. His organization and presentation of the material is methodical and biblical. As a result Work and Our Labor in the Lord is beneficial and applicable to the Christian walk. All Christians would do well to read it for its sanctifying value for the everyday Christian walk.
Disclaimer I received a copy of this book free from the publisher for the purposes of review. However, the review given was the response and result of my own reading of the book and not at given based on any influence from the publisher.
I like the divisions given in this book in terms of understanding it drom the beginning before the fall after the fall the redemption of Man by Christ of the cross and the future understanding of Work.
I recommend this book to all Christians, to teachers and pastor who need to lead God's people to ahve a biblical worldview or biblical understanding about work.
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