Guide questions

1) What is the purpose of this book?

- The books purpose if to improve basic Christian ethical reasoning

2) Christian ethics depends on?

- Faith in God

3) What is disturbing in Christian ethics in answering normative questions?

- There is no consistency in the anwsers of Christians because normative questions are answered without biblical proof. Some christians have no sufficient knowledge in their religion.

4) On what standards should Christians live?

- In the teachings of the New and Old testament.

5) According to this article, explain the word of the Lord

- The word of the Lord is the sole, supreme, and unchallengeable standard for the actions and attitudes of all men in all areas of life; this word naturally includes God’s moral directives.

6) What do God’s standing laws reflect?

- It reflects his being an almigthy god, loving and caring of his creations.

7) What is the obligation of civil magistrates in all ages and places?

- To hold up the teachings as ministers of God, avenging divine wrath against criminals and giving an account on the final day of their service before God.

8) What is Theonomic ethics?

- It rejects legal positivism and declares that there is law above the civil law, that is the law of god.

9) Where can we turn for socio-political wisdom which can effectively counter the degeneration and disintegration of our culture?

- The Bible, it teaches all aspects of goodness in life including socio-political wisdom.

10) Do people consistently maintain their position of holding only to the New Testament ethics?

- No, some Christians do not find necessary to follow.