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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,…
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From Stone to Spirit: The Ten Commandments in Christ’s Teaching (Contents)
Section A: Foundations and Framework 1: Introduction to the Moral Law – From Sinai to Galilee 2: Dividing the Ten – The Two Great Themes of the Law 3: Jesus and the Law – From Mount Sinai to the Mount of Beatitudes 4: Cultural and Political Backdrop – Egypt, Sinai,…
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2: Dividing the Ten – The Two Great Themes of the Law
The Ten Commandments and the Teachings of Jesus: A Theological, Cultural, and Political Exposition 1. Introduction The Ten Commandments (Exod. 20:1–17; Deut. 5:6–21) are often memorised as a list of ten, but the deeper structure reveals two primary relational themes: love for God and love for neighbour. This dual framework…
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3: Jesus and the Law – From Mount Sinai to the Mount of Beatitudes
The Ten Commandments and the Teachings of Jesus: A Theological, Cultural, and Political Exposition 1. Introduction The teachings of Jesus Christ represent a climactic moment in the history of biblical law. Far from abolishing the Law of Moses, Jesus clarifies, fulfils, and intensifies its moral meaning. This article explores how…
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4: Cultural and Political Backdrop – Egypt, Sinai, and Roman-Occupied Judea
The Ten Commandments and the Teachings of Jesus: A Theological, Cultural, and Political Exposition 1. Introduction To properly understand the Ten Commandments and the teachings of Jesus, one must examine the cultural and political contexts in which these laws were delivered and reinterpreted. The law given at Mount Sinai arose…
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5: No Other Gods – Exclusive Devotion in a Polytheistic World
The Ten Commandments and the Teachings of Jesus: A Theological, Cultural, and Political Exposition 1. Introduction The first commandment establishes the cornerstone of biblical theology: the exclusive worship of the one true God. In a world saturated with competing deities, political theologies, and spiritual allegiances, God’s command—“You shall have no…
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6: No Graven Images – Visible Idols vs. Invisible God
The Ten Commandments and the Teachings of Jesus: A Theological, Cultural, and Political Exposition 1. Introduction The second commandment addresses the manner in which God is to be worshipped. While the first commandment prohibits false gods, the second prohibits the false representation of the true God. It establishes that God…
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7: Do Not Misuse God’s Name – Reverent Speech in a Profane Culture
The Ten Commandments and the Teachings of Jesus: A Theological, Cultural, and Political Exposition 1. Introduction The third commandment addresses the sacredness of God’s name, placing speech in the realm of worship. It forbids not merely vulgarity or cursing, but any misuse, misrepresentation, or casual treatment of God’s identity. In…
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10: You Shall Not Murder – From Violence to Heart-Hatred
The Ten Commandments and the Teachings of Jesus: A Theological, Cultural, and Political Exposition 1. Introduction The sixth commandment is one of the most universally recognised moral imperatives: “You shall not murder.” At face value, it appears straightforward. Yet in the hands of Jesus, this commandment becomes a piercing examination…
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11: You Shall Not Commit Adultery – Covenant Fidelity and Sexual Ethics
The Ten Commandments and the Teachings of Jesus: A Theological, Cultural, and Political Exposition 1. Introduction The seventh commandment guards the sanctity of marriage, affirming sexual fidelity as a sacred covenantal duty. In both the Old and New Testaments, sexual ethics are never reduced to private preference or pleasure—they reflect…
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12: You Shall Not Steal – Respect for Property and Kingdom Contentment
The Ten Commandments and the Teachings of Jesus: A Theological, Cultural, and Political Exposition 1. Introduction The eighth commandment, “You shall not steal,” speaks to the ethical foundation of justice, property, and trust in community life. Theft is more than an economic violation; it is a breach of covenantal relationship…
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13: You Shall Not Bear False Witness – Truth in a Political Trial Culture
The Ten Commandments and the Teachings of Jesus: A Theological, Cultural, and Political Exposition 1. Introduction The ninth commandment safeguards the integrity of speech and justice by forbidding false testimony, especially in legal contexts. At its heart, it is a call to protect truth, trust, and neighbourly dignity. In Scripture,…
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14: You Shall Not Covet – The Inner Life and Kingdom Contentment
The Ten Commandments and the Teachings of Jesus: A Theological, Cultural, and Political Exposition 1. Introduction The tenth commandment penetrates to the root of human sinfulness by addressing inner desire rather than outward actions. Coveting is a disordered longing for what belongs to another, and it often underlies violations of…
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15: Jesus’ Two Commandments – Love God and Neighbour as a Gospel Lens on the Law
The Ten Commandments and the Teachings of Jesus: A Theological, Cultural, and Political Exposition 1. Introduction The Ten Commandments are foundational, but Jesus summarised their essence into two great commandments: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind” and “Love your neighbour as yourself” (Matt. 22:37–39).…
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16: From Law to Spirit – The Commandments in the New Covenant
The Ten Commandments and the Teachings of Jesus: A Theological, Cultural, and Political Exposition 1. Introduction The Ten Commandments remain foundational to the biblical vision of righteousness, yet the coming of Christ and the gift of the Holy Spirit usher in a new covenantal context. No longer written merely on…
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3: The Sabbath Commandment at Sinai
Text: Exodus 20:8–11Theme: The Sabbath as Moral Law and Creation Memorial 1. Introduction The giving of the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai marks a pivotal point in biblical revelation and covenant theology. Among these divine ordinances, the Sabbath commandment stands out for its theological depth, cosmic scope, and social implications.…
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5: Jesus and the First Commandment – Worship the Lord Only
1. Introduction Jesus Christ, the Son of God, did not nullify the commandments of God—He fulfilled them and reaffirmed their spiritual depth. Among these, the First Commandment remains foundational: exclusive worship of the one true God. In His teachings, temptations, and confrontations, Jesus consistently called for wholehearted allegiance to God.…
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26. Commandments
Exodus 20:3-17 3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me. 4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: 5 Thou…
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Chapter 11: The Question about the Greatest Commandment
Jesus and the Pharisees: A Conflict of Kingdoms A Historical Novel Based on the Gospels (Matthew 22:34–40; Mark 12:28–34; Luke 10:25–28) The temple courts bustled with pilgrims and scholars debating in shaded colonnades. Pharisees regrouped, their traps thus far foiled by the calm authority of Jesus. Yet they were not…