Kingdom Ethics and the Ten Commandments Today
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Kingdom Ethics and the Ten Commandments Today (Contents)
Chapter 1: The Kingdom of God and the Moral Law Chapter 2: Law vs. Grace — Reconciling Obedience and Freedom in the New Covenant Chapter 3: The Spirit’s Role in Kingdom Ethics — Empowerment, Conviction, and Transformation Chapter 4: No Other Gods — Idolatry in a Secular, Consumerist, and Technological…
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Chapter 1: The Kingdom of God and the Moral Law
Kingdom Ethics and the Ten Commandments Today Relevance for the Church, Culture Wars, Law vs. Grace, and Christian Discipleship 1. Introduction The Ten Commandments, given at Sinai, remain among the most recognisable and influential moral codes in human history. Yet, for Christians, the question is not merely what the commandments…
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Chapter 2: Law vs. Grace — Reconciling Obedience and Freedom in the New Covenant
Kingdom Ethics and the Ten Commandments Today 1. Introduction One of the most enduring theological tensions within Christianity lies in understanding the relationship between God’s law and God’s grace. For some, the law represents rules and condemnation, while grace signifies freedom and acceptance. Others insist that grace does not abolish…
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Chapter 3: The Spirit’s Role in Kingdom Ethics — Empowerment, Conviction, and Transformation
Kingdom Ethics and the Ten Commandments Today Relevance for the Church, Culture Wars, Law vs. Grace, and Christian Discipleship This chapter explores the role of the Holy Spirit in shaping Kingdom ethics, empowering believers to live out the heart of the Ten Commandments in today’s world. Written in British academic…
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Chapter 4: No Other Gods — Idolatry in a Secular, Consumerist, and Technological Age
Kingdom Ethics and the Ten Commandments Today Relevance for the Church, Culture Wars, Law vs. Grace, and Christian Discipleship This chapter focuses on the First Commandment — “You shall have no other gods before Me” (Exod. 20:3) — and its Kingdom ethics implications for Christians living in a secular, consumerist,…
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Chapter 5: Honouring God’s Name — Speech, Reverence, and Public Witness
Kingdom Ethics and the Ten Commandments Today Relevance for the Church, Culture Wars, Law vs. Grace, and Christian Discipleship This chapter focuses on the Second Commandment — “You shall not make for yourself an idol… or bow down to them or worship them” (Exod. 20:4–6) — and its application for…
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Chapter 6: Sabbath and Rest — Faith, Work, and Renewal in a 24/7 World
Kingdom Ethics and the Ten Commandments Today Relevance for the Church, Culture Wars, Law vs. Grace, and Christian Discipleship This chapter focuses on the Third Commandment — “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy” (Exod. 20:8–11) — and its application for faith, work, and rest in a modern, 24/7…
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Chapter 7: Honour Your Parents — Family, Authority, and Generational Conflict
Kingdom Ethics and the Ten Commandments Today Relevance for the Church, Culture Wars, Law vs. Grace, and Christian Discipleship This chapter focuses on the Fifth Commandment — “Honour your father and your mother” (Exod. 20:12) — and its application for family, authority, and generational relationships in contemporary Christian life. 1.…
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Chapter 8: Do Not Murder — From Violence to Dignity: Abortion, Euthanasia, and Justice
Kingdom Ethics and the Ten Commandments Today Relevance for the Church, Culture Wars, Law vs. Grace, and Christian Discipleship This chapter focuses on the Sixth Commandment — “You shall not murder” (Exod. 20:13) — and its application for human dignity, justice, and ethical decision-making in contemporary society. 1. Introduction The…
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Chapter 9: Do Not Commit Adultery — Sexual Ethics, Marriage, and Digital Temptation
Kingdom Ethics and the Ten Commandments Today Relevance for the Church, Culture Wars, Law vs. Grace, and Christian Discipleship This chapter focuses on the Seventh Commandment — “You shall not commit adultery” (Exod. 20:14) — and its application for sexual ethics, marriage, and integrity in a digital age. 1. Introduction…
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Chapter 10: Do Not Steal — Wealth, Poverty, and Economic Justice
Kingdom Ethics and the Ten Commandments Today Relevance for the Church, Culture Wars, Law vs. Grace, and Christian Discipleship This chapter focuses on the Eighth Commandment — “You shall not steal” (Exod. 20:15) — and its application for wealth, poverty, and economic justice in contemporary society. 1. Introduction The Eighth…
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Chapter 11: Do Not Bear False Witness — Truth in an Age of Misinformation
Kingdom Ethics and the Ten Commandments Today Relevance for the Church, Culture Wars, Law vs. Grace, and Christian Discipleship This chapter focuses on the Ninth Commandment — “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour” (Exod. 20:16) — and its application for truthfulness, justice, and integrity in contemporary society.…
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Chapter 12: Do Not Covet — Contentment in a Consumer-Driven Culture
Kingdom Ethics and the Ten Commandments Today Relevance for the Church, Culture Wars, Law vs. Grace, and Christian Discipleship This chapter focuses on the Tenth Commandment — “You shall not covet” (Exod. 20:17) — and its application for contentment, desire, and ethical living in a consumer-driven society. 1. Introduction The…
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Chapter 13: Christian Ethics and Culture Wars — Navigating Identity, Morality, and Justice
Kingdom Ethics and the Ten Commandments Today Relevance for the Church, Culture Wars, Law vs. Grace, and Christian Discipleship This chapter explores how Christian ethics derived from the Ten Commandments inform engagement with contemporary culture wars, navigating issues of identity, morality, and justice. 1. Introduction Modern society increasingly faces polarisation…
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Chapter 14: The Church as a Countercultural Community — Living Out Kingdom Values
Kingdom Ethics and the Ten Commandments Today Relevance for the Church, Culture Wars, Law vs. Grace, and Christian Discipleship This chapter focuses on the Church’s role as a countercultural community, living out Kingdom values in a society often opposed to biblical ethics. 1. Introduction The Church is called to be…
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Chapter 15: Integrating the Ten Commandments into Discipleship — Practical Models for Spiritual Formation
Kingdom Ethics and the Ten Commandments Today Relevance for the Church, Culture Wars, Law vs. Grace, and Christian Discipleship This chapter focuses on integrating the Ten Commandments into discipleship, offering practical models for spiritual formation. 1. Introduction Discipleship in the Kingdom involves more than knowledge of Scripture; it requires living…
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Chapter 16: Towards Kingdom Living — Hope, Justice, and Mission in Today’s World
Kingdom Ethics and the Ten Commandments Today Relevance for the Church, Culture Wars, Law vs. Grace, and Christian Discipleship This chapter focuses on living out Kingdom ethics in every sphere, emphasising hope, justice, and mission in today’s world. 1. Introduction Kingdom ethics, grounded in the Ten Commandments and Christ’s teaching,…