An Introduction to biblical ethics : walking in the way of wisdom 3rd ed.

Author

• McQuilkin, Robertson

Additional Author(s)

• Copan, Paul

Publisher

Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity Press, 2014

Language

English

ISBN

9780830828180

Series

Subject(s)

• CHRISTIAN ETHICS-BIBLICAL TEACHING
• ETHICS IN THE BIBLE

Notes

. . Index: p. 649-667

Abstract

What should we do or not do? What attitudes, behavior and qualities are good? Can we be good without God? What is the highest good, the purpose of human existence? These are the questions the study of ethics seeks to answer. Unlike many approaches to ethics, this book foundationally turns to Scripture, going only as far as Scripture itself goes. The result is an overview of biblical ethics that not only addresses the life of love and wisdom to be lived out by Christians as virtuous individuals, but also as Christians in community, in society and in a world of God’s creation. Key preliminary considerations of love, law, sin and virtue are given their due in this thoroughly revised and updated text. The bulk of the work is then organized around the Ten Commandments and ethical themes springing from them―loving God (commandments 1-4) and loving others (commandments 6-10). This new edition includes added material on
*ethical alternatives such as relativism, social contract, utilitarianism and evolutionary ethics
*the seven deadly sins as well as the cardinal virtues vs. theological virtues
*end-of-life ethics, stem-cell research, animal rights, sexuality, genetics and technology, and other bioethical issues such as plastic surgery and surrogate motherhood
*technology and its depersonalizing effects as well as helping the poor
*the church’s engagement in society and how Christians can make a difference in the media.
McQuilkin and Copan stay focused on how we are fulfilling the purposes of God for our lives―a will that is for our good and our well-being. This comprehensive study is the place to begin on the journey of living wisely, faithfully and obediently.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

667 p.

Dimension

24 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Cover;
Title Page;
Copyright;
Dedication;
Contents;
Preface;
Introduction;

BOOK ONE: Foundational Considerations;
PART I: Love;
1 Defining Love;
2 The Objects and Conflicts of Love;
PART II: Law;
3 The Law;
4 The Law, Christ, Salvation History and Obedience;
PART III: Sin;
5 Sin: Its Definitions and Its Origin;
6 Sin: Its Descriptions and Its Results;
PART IV: Virtues and Vices;
7 Becoming a Virtuous Person;
8 Self-Control and Bodily Appetites; Greed and Contentment;
9 Humility, Faith and Hope;
PART V: Ethical Alternatives;
10 Relativism, the Social Contract and Utilitarianism.
11 The Duty Ethic, Evolutionary Ethics, and God as the Foundation for Morality

BOOK TWO: Applying the Bible to Life;
PART VI: God First;
12 No Other Gods;
13 Honoring God in Speech and Rest;
PART VII: Sex, Marriage and the Family;
14 Foundational Considerations on Sexuality and the Purposes of Marriage;
15 Violations of God's Purposes Within Marriage;
16 Nonmarital Violations of God's Purposes for Sexuality;
17 Romance, Dating and Engagement;
18 The Question of Homosexuality;
19 The Gay Marriage Question;
20 The Christian Home;
PART VIII: Life Issues;
21 Murder, Killing and Racism.
22 Abortion and Infanticide
23 Suicide, Euthanasia and Other Medical Ethical Considerations;
24 War and Peace; 25 Crime and Punishment;
PART IX: Integrity: Property and Truth;
26 Labor and Management, Work and Leisure;
27 Economic Systems, Poverty, Wealth and Theft;
28 Truth and Deception;
PART X: Christians and Society;
29 Church and State;
30 Alternative Approaches to the Church-State Relationship;
31 The Roles of Church and Government;
32 Christian Engagement in Society;
PART XI: Fallible Choices;
33 Ethical Questions on Which Christians Differ.
34 Knowing God's Will in Matters Not Revealed in ScriptureAfterword;
Notes;
Name Index;
Subject Index;
Scripture Index;
Praise for An Introduction to Biblical Ethics;
About the Authors;
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