Ethics day 6-13

the study of morals

what is right and wrong

the study of ethics itself

that which is useful is what is right/true

that which has good intentions is right/true

consequences do not matter

that which is successful is right/ true

rejects absolutes and universals

morality is a social construct

people by nature know what is right and wrong

something is wrong because God/a god has said it

focus on being a good person and right thing actions will follow

the grounding problem

the search for the foundation of moral beliefs

Dualism

Flesh (material/ inherently bad) vs Spirit (good/redeemed)

Denial of the incarnation (Jesus did not come to us in the flesh)

God’s voluntary self-disclosure

God’s voluntary self-disclosure in everything that has been created

God’s voluntary self-disclosure in special acts (prophecy, theosophy, miracle) that are redemptive

1. origin is from God Himself

2. It is always self-revelation

3. Its content is God Himself

4. It purpose is God’s glory

(God centered)

there by nature

gained by reason and reflection

knowledge based on God’s revelation

God’s gradual and clearer disclosure of Himself

All the words in the scripture are God’s words in such a way that to disbelieve/ disobey any word of scripture would be to disbelieve/ disobey God Himself.

The Bible is written in such a way that its teachings are able to be understood by all who will read it seeking God’s help being willing to follow it.

Bible necessary to know gospel, maintain spiritual life,, and know God.

The Bible contains everything need for salvation, trusting God certainty, and obeying Him.

God’s one being/ essence existing eternally in three people (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit)

God is equally ultimately one as He is three

Language that speaks of God in human terms

1. independence

2. Immutability

3. Eternity

4. Omnipresence

1. Holiness (set apart)

2. Omnipotence

3. Sovereignty

4. Omniscience

5. Wisdom

6. Love

7. Wrath

God’s holiness and independence in relation to creation

God’s closeness and involvement with his creation

Impersonal and uninvolved deity

everything is divine

Out of nothing