Christian Moral Principles

Question 1

Theonomous Ethics

Answer 1

Bible as the sole authority

Question 2

John Calvin

Answer 2

belief in sola scriptura - bible alone is basis of Christian morality. Our reason is corrupted by sin so we mist turn to God’s word.

Question 3

Martin Luther

Answer 3

supported sola scriptura during the reformation. rejected church tradition as corrupt. only the bibles word is trustworthy.

Question 4

Heteronomous Ethics

Answer 4

Bible, Church and reason together

Question 5

Thomas Aquinas

Answer 5

supported natural law- morality is rooted in reason and Gods eternal law

Question 6

Catholic Church

Answer 6

Teaches that moral knowledge comes from a combination of scripture, tradition, reason, and teachings.

Question 7

Autonomous Ethics

Answer 7

individual reason and conscience, human experience

Question 8

Hans Kung

Answer 8

disagrees with ethics being based on scripture and reason.

Question 9

Bonhoeffer ethics of responsibility

Answer 9

living out faith in action, not just following rules. Sometimes rules must be broken for a higher moral good