Definition and Significance of Christian Ethics : What is Christian ethics?

Question 1

(1) _________ is a method of determining right and wrong based on the
understanding and interpretation of the Christian message. (2)The life and teachings of
Jesus Christ is the _________ (3)Right and wrong in this aspect is
determined by ___________ (4)To understand what we should do or
avoid in life, as well as to know what we should believe, we must _____ the life and
teachings of Christ (Rudnick, 1979).

Answer 1

Christian ethics
heart of the Christian message.
the life and teachings of Christ.
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Question 2

(5)________ is a set of principles derived from the Christian faith by which we
act.

The Bible gives us a detailed instruction on how we should live. While God’s word
may not cover every situation in our lives, its principles give us the standards by which
we must conduct ourselves. For example, the Bible does not explicitly say about the use
of illegal drugs, yet based on the principles we learn in the Bible, we can know that it is
wrong. For one, the Bible tells us that the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit and that
we should honor God with it. (1 Cor. 6:19-20). So, by using the principles in the
Scripture, Christians can already determine what is proper for them to do in a given
situation (Geisler, 2010).

Answer 2

Christian ethics

Question 3

(6) _________ is a systematic study of the way of life exemplified and taught by
Jesus, applied to problems and decisions of human existence.

The way of life is
expressed in what we say, live and practice. It is also synonymous with our lifestyle or
day to day living. The Gospels reflect Jesus’ way of life. It tells not only what He does
and says but also what early Christians believe of Him. The way of life exemplified by
Jesus is an adequate, dependable and indispensable guide of Christians in their actions
as well as in their decisions in life (Harkness, 1957).

Answer 3

Christian ethics