1 | What is Morality? Ethics?
Powerpoint:
Questions to consider:
1. Morality is:
a. based upon the ultimate standard of what is right
b. a particular system of values and principles of conduct
c. the extent to which an action is right or wrong
d. the primary guiding factor in law/legislation
e. all of the above
2. What is Christian morality based upon?
a. God is good
b. The behavioral commands of God
c. The life (actions) of Jesus
d. The teachings of Jesus
e. All of the above
3. Of what use is the Bible in understanding Christian morality?
a. The Bible is given so that we may know God
b. The Bible is given so that we may learn what is ethical
c. The Bible is given so that we may correctly reflect His character
d. All of the above
4. True or false: Our capacity for moral behavior distinguishes humanity from the other animals and affirms our identity as God’s image bearers.
5. True or false: The teachings of Jesus and the Apostles point to a day in which Jesus will judge humanity based upon their representation of God.
6. True or false: We cannot be like Christ, bearing the Holy Spirit without reflecting God’s moral excellence.
7. True or false: Christ came to enable us to enjoy God’s moral excellence and partake of it.
8. True or false: The Law points us to the character and values of God