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(Concept Map Draft: A Biblical Basis for Personal and Social Ethics,…
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Description: A framework rooted in Scripture that guides individual behavior and societal relationships, reflecting God’s character and will.
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Examples: "You shall not murder" (Exodus 20:13) – protects life; "You shall not steal" (Exodus 20:15) – upholds property and trust.
Application: Personal integrity (e.g., honesty) and social order (e.g., respect for others’ rights).
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Examples: Proverbs 3:5-6 – trust in God leads to wise decisions; Ecclesiastes 12:13 – fearing God is the essence of life.
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Examples: Micah 6:8 – "do justice, love mercy, walk humbly"; Amos 5:24 – justice as a societal imperative.
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Connection to Central Theme: OT ethics reveal God’s standards for human flourishing in relationship with Him and others.
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Examples: Matthew 22:37-39 – love God and neighbor; Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) – internal righteousness (e.g., forgiveness, purity).
Application: Personal ethics of the heart (e.g., motives) and social ethics of reconciliation.
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Examples: Romans 12:1-2 – transformed living as worship; Galatians 5:22-23 – fruit of the Spirit (e.g., kindness, self-control).
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Connection to Central Theme: NT ethics emphasize transformation through Christ, extending OT principles into a life of love and grace.
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Examples: Deuteronomy 6:4-5 – obedience to God as foundational; John 14:15 – obedience flows from love for Christ.
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Key Concept: God’s character (e.g., holiness, justice, love) defines right and wrong.
Examples: Leviticus 19:2 – "Be holy, for I am holy"; 1 John 4:8 – God is love.
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Connection to Central Theme: Divine commands provide a clear, authoritative basis for ethics, rooted in God’s unchanging nature.
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Core Idea: God’s moral order is discernible through creation and reason, complementing Scripture.
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Examples: Romans 1:20 – God’s power seen in creation; Genesis 1:27 – human dignity as image-bearers.
Application: Social ethics like justice and human rights, accessible to all.
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Examples: Romans 2:14-15 – Gentiles’ conscience reflects God’s law; Psalm 19:1-4 – creation declares God’s glory.
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Connection to Central Theme: Natural law supports biblical ethics by revealing God’s design in the world, guiding both believers and non-believers.
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OT Ethics and NT Ethics: NT fulfills and deepens OT (e.g., Jesus’ expansion of the law in Matthew 5).
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