christian moral principles Flashcards
what does the bible say as the direct word of God?
Some Christians the bible reveals Gods word directly, making it the only source for Christian ethics.
The bible Is understood as what?
As the literal, inspired ‘breathed in’ word of God.
It is believed the human authors simply done what?
Wrote down the words as God told them, without adding any interpretation of their own.
Christians believe the bible is an infallible guide to what?
Life and its commandment apply at all times. Christians who believe this view might use verses to support their opinions on homosexuality or divorce or other moral issues.
who tends to understand the bible literally?
tends to be more popular amongst evangelical protestant Christians.
What are the criticisms of the view that the bible as the direct word of God?
The bible appears to contain some contradictions of fact, such as different accounts of Jesus’ last words on the cross.
If the Bible is the direct word of God, then why is it difficult to understand?
why it contains so many different styles of writing and interests; this suggests some degree of human authorship.
In some parts of the Bible moral teaching is seems to be indirect contradiction with other parts, give an example?
In the sermon on the Mount in Matthews Gospel, Jesus contradicts some of the laws given in the old testament.
some of the facts In the bible do not match what?
Modern scientific knowledge
what do Christians say about the bible as the interpreted word of God?
Some Christians the bible is a source of moral guidance and does not necessarily have to be understood literally.
Christians who do not understand the bible literally believe that it was written by authors inspired by God, by using their own what?
Their own words rather than the exact same words of God.
It is believed that the bible is written in what?
particular times and cultures and that some parts of it are more appropriate for the past, but a lot of it is appropriate for the past, but a lot of it is appropriate for the present day.
