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According to Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount, how does true righteousness extend beyond simply following the letter of the law?
According to Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount, how does true righteousness extend beyond simply following the letter of the law?
- By advocating for a complete disregard of established laws.
- By prioritizing the internal motivations and heart attitude behind actions. (correct)
- By emphasizing external actions and adherence to traditional rituals.
- By focusing solely on the consequences of actions rather than intentions.
How does Aristotle's view of happiness differ from Jesus' teachings on who is blessed?
How does Aristotle's view of happiness differ from Jesus' teachings on who is blessed?
- Aristotle sees happiness as living virtuously and actively engaging in ethical behavior, while Jesus portrays the blessed as humble, poor in spirit, and persecuted. (correct)
- Aristotle believes happiness is unattainable, while Jesus promises it to everyone.
- Aristotle focuses solely on the present, while Jesus emphasizes the afterlife.
- Aristotle equates happiness with material wealth, while Jesus emphasizes spiritual poverty.
According to Thurman's interpretation, what alternative does Jesus offer to the disinherited, contrasting with their use of hate?
According to Thurman's interpretation, what alternative does Jesus offer to the disinherited, contrasting with their use of hate?
- Jesus encourages the disinherited to accept their fate without resistance.
- Jesus suggests that the disinherited should focus on acquiring material wealth.
- Jesus advocates for violent revolution against oppressive forces.
- Jesus offers the disinherited love as an alternative to hate. (correct)
According to the main point of Galatians, Christians must adhere to the works of the Old Testament law in order to be saved.
According to the main point of Galatians, Christians must adhere to the works of the Old Testament law in order to be saved.
According to James, how is a person justified?
According to James, how is a person justified?
Augustine defines virtue as all forms of loving God, such as temperance, fortitude, justice, and ______.
Augustine defines virtue as all forms of loving God, such as temperance, fortitude, justice, and ______.
According to Thomas Aquinas, which of the following is NOT one of the four types of law?
According to Thomas Aquinas, which of the following is NOT one of the four types of law?
Match the following figures with their views on virtues:
Match the following figures with their views on virtues:
How does Martin Luther describe 'the freedom of a Christian'?
How does Martin Luther describe 'the freedom of a Christian'?
Flashcards
Sermon on the Mount's teaching
Sermon on the Mount's teaching
Emphasizes internal motivations and heart attitude, extending beyond just following the law's letter.
Views on who is 'blessed'
Views on who is 'blessed'
Aristotle sees a 'blessed' person as virtuous; Jesus sees them as humble, poor in spirit, mourning, and persecuted.
Thurman's Jesus
Thurman's Jesus
Strategies of the disinherited involve love, not hate.
Galatians' main point
Galatians' main point
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Justification: Paul vs. James
Justification: Paul vs. James
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Augustine's definition of virtue
Augustine's definition of virtue
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Aquinas' four types of law
Aquinas' four types of law
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Aquinas' seven virtues
Aquinas' seven virtues
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Virtues: Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas
Virtues: Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas
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Martin Luther's freedom
Martin Luther's freedom
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Study Notes
- The Sermon on the Mount adapts or extends the Old Testament law.
- It emphasizes internal motivations and heart attitude behind actions.
- True righteousness extends beyond following the letter of the law.
- Aristotle believes a "blessed" or "happy" person lives virtuously and engages in ethical behavior.
- Jesus' teachings portray the "blessed" as humble, poor in spirit, mourning, and persecuted.
- The disinherited use hate, but Jesus offers disinherited love instead.
- Galatians argues Christians don't need to take on the works of the Old Testament law to become Christians.
- James says faith without works is dead
- James says justification is by faith and works.
- Paul believes justification is by faith alone.
- Augustine defines virtue as all forms of loving God, like temperance, fortitude, justice, and prudence.
- Thomas Aquinas identifies four types of law: Eternal, Natural, Human, and Divine.
- Thomas Aquinas lists seven virtues: Faith, Hope, Love, Prudence, Justice, Temperance, and Fortitude.
Virtue Contrasts
- Aristotle: The highest good is complete, self-sufficient, and the good life is virtuous.
- Augustine: Reaching God is happiness, and virtues are forms of loving God.
- Aquinas: Adds three theological virtues to the four human virtues.
- Martin Luther means by freedom of a Christian: The freedom of a Christian is the faith that we are accepted even as unnacceptable as we are, and the man is the most dutiful servant of all, and subject to everyone.
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