Christian Moral Principles + Action

Question 1

Bible - cmp

Answer 1

some christians the bible is seen as revealing God’s will directly so it is the only source of authority

Evangelicals give the Bible authority as the inspired word of God which is supported by scripture

Question 2

Benefits of direct word

Answer 2

Bible becomes an infallible source of information

The Bile has no errors or mistakes

Question 3

Criticisms of direct word

Answer 3

The biggest issues with this approach are the clear conflicts in the Bible.

There are lots of passages of rule in Leviticus that Christians don’t follow

Question 4

The Churches and the Bible

Answer 4

Scripture is recognised as the canon of texts was determined by the Church

The Catholic concept of ‘the sacred tradition’ is seen as being equal to scripture

The Church as equal authority as the Bible

Question 5

Protestants and the Bible

Answer 5

The church is a living expression of the gospel.

They reject the idea that the Bible is the sole source of moral inspiration.

Question 6

Anglicans and the Bible

Answer 6

Bible comes first

Tradition is not separate from scripture but is started by it and interprets it

Question 7

Reason - cmp

Answer 7

Needed to make sense of experiences

Enlightenment teaches that reason is objective and neutral

Reason produces different interpretations of the Bible and so different moral decisions

Question 8

Bonhoeffer

Answer 8

The cost if discipleship is sacrifice and suffering

Christian calling was not about faith not a rational account of theology but obedience

You shouldn’t have reward without effort, struggle or a price