Foundations of Christian Ethics

<p>Through direct pronouncements and confrontations with oppressors. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The importance of critical self-reflection and critique in the light of God's will. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Moses. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their understanding of God as a righteous God. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To convey God's will and purpose to humanity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Greek Philosophy, Hebrew-Christian Faith, Christian Theology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Happiness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Goal or Purpose (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Plato (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rational governance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Christian existentialism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wisdom (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Moral soul (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rebellion against God (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A strict observance of ceremonial laws (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cyrus the Great (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Renovating the city walls (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>God-centered (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transformation into legalism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To rebuild a strong religious life (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their covenant obligation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Good will means having a sincere practical purpose to fulfill one's duty. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If you want to learn a skill, you should practice regularly. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Act only if the action can be universalized. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Existence takes precedence over essence. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It contributes to an individual's authentic life. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dread and anguish (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Moral actions are valid if they align with duty. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It suggests laws should be universally applicable. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It represents a precious power in human life. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It involves a renewed attitude toward God and others. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Recognition of the living God and trust in His grace. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As a response to the Divine Person reconciling with humanity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A hidden treasure. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Listening to God's word and action. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is a purely spiritual concept with no earthly manifestation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both local and universal. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Confucius (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Linear, progressing in a single direction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It eliminates the need to choose between history and nature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A spiral (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Kosuke Koyama (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both God's actions and human responses to them (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A fundamental source for understanding Christian ethics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Bible as a representation of God's intentions and actions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A discipline drawn from Greek philosophy and Hebrew-Christian faith, foundational for moral principles.

Ethics influenced by Greek thinkers focusing on reason and virtues to achieve happiness.

The end or purpose of human life; often associated with achieving happiness or well-being.

A Greek term for happiness or well-being, the chief end of man according to philosophy.

Philosophical view by Plato emphasizing harmony and wisdom as key to happiness.

A life guided by reason and aimed at developing virtues for happiness.

Qualities like wisdom, moderation, courage, and justice essential for a moral life.

Man has a rational soul, spirited soul, and appetitive soul, often in conflict.

Pleasures derived from higher faculties, viewed as superior to animal appetites.

Ethical theory prioritizing good will and duty over consequences.

A universal moral law that requires actions to be applicable universally.

Guides actions based on desired outcomes; conditional commands.

The only intrinsically good thing, involves sincere intention to perform duty.

Philosophy emphasizing individual freedom and responsibility over prescribed essence.

Behavior that gives substance and meaning to a person's life.

A life where individuals act openly and genuinely towards one another.

The Ten Commandments given by God to Moses in Exodus 20:1-21.

A sacred agreement between God and His people requiring obedience to His laws.

The belief in one God who demands justice and righteousness from His people.

Spokesmen of God who convey His messages to guide and correct the people.

Ethical teachings based on the righteousness of God rather than human reasoning.

Prophets denounced injustices and fought against those who violated God's laws.

The principle of evaluating self and society against God's will and moral standards.

Absolute obedience and worship demanded by God from His chosen people.

A sacred agreement between God and His people, emphasizing obligations.

A message from God delivered by a prophet, based on covenant.

Acting against God's commands, viewed as the true sin.

Religion of the Jewish people founded after Babylonian Captivity, focusing on covenant laws.

Leaders who rebuilt Jewish life and temple after captivity, committed to covenant laws.

Strict adherence to laws and rituals designed to fulfill covenant obligations.

Morality centered around God as the ultimate source of good.

The imperative nature of duties based on covenant relationship with God.

The way God reveals His will to humanity through history.

Two perspectives: Biblical history is linear; nature is circular.

A worldview in which time is viewed as circular, common in Southeast Asia.

The concept of history where God is the main actor and humans react.

A model combining circular and linear views of time and history.

The Bible is a fundamental source for Christian ethics and moral guidance.

Significant events in history where God intervened in human affairs.

A theologian who proposed the spiral model of history combining circular and linear aspects.

A sovereign, righteous rule of God active in hearts and society, both local and universal.

Misunderstandings of the Kingdom as military, political, economic, and exclusive to Israel.

Turning away from sin to return to God; a redirection of life towards divine acceptance.

Recognition of the living God and trust in His saving act through Jesus Christ, not just belief in ideas.

Listening to God's word and acting according to His Spirit in response to divine revelation.

The Kingdom of God seen as valuable, to be sought above all else, likened to hidden treasure.

Message of God’s reconciling, forgiving, and redeeming love, emphasizing divine acceptance beforehand.

God's revolutionary activity for new life at individual, societal, and global levels.