Biblical Ethics
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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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Pastoral Care and AI Chatbots: The Ethics of Digital Discipleship
1. Introduction: A New Frontier for Shepherding Souls The landscape of pastoral care is undergoing a radical shift. AI chatbots are now capable of responding to spiritual questions, offering Bible verses for comfort, simulating prayer, and even imitating empathetic conversation. As churches explore digital discipleship and mental health support via…
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Christian Ethics and Artificial Intelligence: A New Frontier
1. Introduction: Navigating Moral Terrain in the Age of Machines As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes communication, decision-making, education, warfare, and even spirituality, Christians are called to engage this transformation not with fear, but with theological clarity and moral conviction. The ethical questions surrounding AI—autonomy, justice, surveillance, truth, bias, and personhood—demand…
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12: Russell Moore – Public Theology, Ethics, and the Prophetic Voice of Evangelicalism
1. Introduction Russell Moore has emerged as one of the most intellectually rigorous and ethically grounded voices in modern evangelicalism, particularly in the realms of public theology, political witness, and moral conscience. Known for his tenure as president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) of the Southern Baptist…
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1. Paul’s Proof of Jesus as the Christ: Scriptural, Historical, and Theological Foundations
Introduction Understanding how the Apostle Paul proves that Jesus is the Christ—the promised Messiah—is foundational to grasping Pauline theology and the early Christian proclamation. This article explores Paul’s multi-faceted proof, drawing from his key letters, highlighting scriptural fulfilment, historical claims, and theological reasoning that underpin his gospel message. 1. Scriptural…
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2. The Divine and Human Messiah: Incarnation and Exaltation in Paul’s Thought
Introduction Paul’s Christology profoundly embraces both the full humanity and full divinity of Jesus as the Messiah. This article explores how Paul presents Jesus’ incarnation, humiliation, obedient death, and exaltation, drawing especially from Philippians and Romans, to portray a Messiah who is uniquely God and man—worthy of worship and imitation.…
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3. Jesus’ Death and Resurrection: The Centrepiece of Pauline Christology
Introduction The death and resurrection of Jesus stand at the heart of Paul’s proclamation that Jesus is the Christ. This article examines how Paul understands these events theologically and their foundational role in his gospel, focusing on justification, atonement, and victory over death. 1. Jesus’ Death as Atonement for Sin…
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4. Ethics as Participation in Christ’s New Life: The Teaching of Romans
Introduction Paul’s letter to the Romans not only presents Jesus as the Messiah but also calls believers to live ethically as participants in Christ’s death and resurrection. This article explores how union with the risen Messiah shapes Christian ethics, emphasizing newness of life, love, and community. 1. Union with Christ:…
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5. Freedom and Spirit-Led Living: Ethical Living in Galatians
Introduction Paul’s letter to the Galatians strongly emphasizes Christian freedom rooted in faith in Christ the Messiah, contrasting it with legalistic bondage. This article explores how Paul connects this freedom to Spirit-led ethical living and community equality. 1. Freedom from the Law’s Curse 2. Walking by the Spirit 3. Equality…
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6. Imitating Christ’s Humility and Exaltation: Ethical Exhortations in Philippians
Introduction In Philippians, Paul presents Jesus as the humble yet exalted Messiah and calls believers to imitate this model. This article explores how Christ’s incarnation, obedience, and exaltation form the ethical foundation for Christian community life and witness. 1. The Christ Hymn: Humility in Incarnation 2. Obedience to Death and…
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10. Interconnection of Christology, Ethics, and Ecclesiology in Pauline Theology
Introduction Paul’s theology is a unified whole where Christology, ethics, and ecclesiology are deeply interconnected. This article explores how Paul’s understanding of Jesus as the Messiah shapes the ethical life of believers and the nature of the church community. 1. Christ as the Foundation of Christian Identity and Ethics 2.…
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Heaven and Ethical Living – Shaping Character through Eternal Perspective
1. Introduction The doctrine of heaven has long served as a beacon of hope within Christian theology, portraying the final state of redeemed humanity in eternal communion with God. However, heaven is not merely a future destination but also a transformative vision that informs and shapes moral conduct in the…
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Kingdom Ethics – Living Justly under God’s Rule
1. Introduction The proclamation of the Kingdom of God lies at the heart of Jesus’ message and mission. Far from being a mere eschatological ideal, the Kingdom is a present and active reality, inviting believers to participate in a new way of life marked by justice, mercy, and righteousness. Kingdom…
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Biblical Ethics in Daily Life: Applying Heaven, God’s Kingdom, and God’s Presence
1. Introduction Biblical ethics serve as a moral compass for Christian living, rooted not in abstract rules but in the dynamic relationship between theological truth and daily practice. The doctrines of heaven, God’s kingdom, and His presence are not merely eschatological or metaphysical; they profoundly influence how believers live, relate…