Module 3.3. Christian Ethics in Relationship with the Old and New Testaments: B. New Testament Ethics

Question 1

32)The most significant contribution of the New Testament is _____________.

His
life, teaching and ministry form the structure of the New Testament ethics.

(33)The
common ground of the New Testament with the Old Testament is the __________. The revelation of God in the New Testament assumes His
lordship over His creation. Therefore, all aspects of life – attitudes and actions are
subject to God. The revelation of God’s Word means that the New Testament ethics
has a saving outlook on life. (34)The Word of God reveals that mankind fell into ____,
but God offers __________ through Christ.

Answer 1

Jesus Christ.
revelation of God and His Word.

sin, reconciliation

Question 2

(35)The principles governing the New Testament ethics are what Jesus said: ____________, and, ________________(Matt. 22:37 -39) (Corbet, 2012).
With the common ground between the two testaments, the following are the basic
ethical understanding or concepts of God.

Answer 2

1)“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your
mind,”

2) “Love your neighbor as yourself”