1. Work
Ephesians 6:5-9
OIF 2007 Sermon Series

2. Implications & Applications!
Gospel
new/restored person
new/restored purpose
new/restored power
new/restored practice
Everything is Sacred!

3. The Implication of the Gospel @ the Workplace

4. The Implication of the Gospel @ the Workplace
Eph. 6:5-9
Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect
and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you
would obey Christ. Obey them not only to win
their favor when their eye is on you, but like
slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your
heart. Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were
serving the Lord, not men, because you know
that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever
good he does, whether he is slave or free.

5. The Implication of the Gospel @ the Workplace
Eph. 6:5-9
And masters, treat your slaves in the same way.
Do not threaten them, since you know that he
who is both their Master and yours is in heaven,
and there is no favoritism with him.

6. 1. “Side Point” : Gospel & Slavery?
Why chose slavery as application?
The Gospel does not condone slavery
The Gospel seeks total transformation
The Gospel abolished slavery

7. “ The NT teaching does not focus on reforming and
restructuring human systems, which are never the root
cause of human problems. The issue is always with the
heart- which, when wicked, will corrupt the best of
systems, and, when righteous, will improve the worst.
If men’s hearts are not changed, they will find ways to
oppress others regardless of whether or not there is
actual slavery.” - John MacArthur

8. 2. “Main Point” : Gospel & The Employee
Eph. 6:5-8
Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect
and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you
would obey Christ. Obey them not only to win
their favor when their eye is on you, but like
slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your
heart. Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were
serving the Lord, not men, because you know
that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever
good he does, whether he is slave or free.

9. 2. “Main Point” : Gospel & The Employee
Obedience: submit to authority
Respect: humility & honor
Sincerity: honesty & integrity
Wholehearted: passion to do the best
Motivation: Christ & His eternal reward!
(significance, love, power)

10. 3. “Main Point” : Gospel & The Employer
Eph. 6:5-9
And masters, treat your slaves in the same way.
Do not threaten them, since you know that he
who is both their Master and yours is in heaven,
and there is no favoritism with him.
Offer respect, dignity, sincerity, love, and kindness
because of Christ our Master.

11. Col. 3:23-24
“ Whatever you do, work at it with all your
heart, as working for the Lord, not for men,
since you know that you will receive an
inheritance from the Lord as a reward.
It is the Lord Christ you are serving. ”