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Fedler, Exploring Christian Ethics: Biblical Foundations for Morality
Chapter 10: The Ethics of Paul & Epilogue
Key Terms
Chapter 10
Gentiles, 189 –non-jews
Saul of Tarsus, 189 -Paul
epistles, 190 -letters
“the cross” (what does Paul mean when he uses this term?), 191 –Jesus’ death and resurrection
three reasons for not focusing primarily upon Paul’s moral exhortations, 192 –specific moral commands actually comprise a small part of Paul’s overall writings, paul’s letters usually contain a similar pattern, many of paul’s moral admonitions are conditioned by the social customs of his day.
indicative and imperative, 192 -
the central concern of Paul, 193 –how persons can be declared righteous
“the flesh” (what does the flesh mean for Paul?), 193; see also sarx, 199 –sinful nature
righteousness / justification for Paul (three meanings), 194 –involves the judicial idea of acquittal, a restoration of right relationships with other in the community, right standing before god.
righteousness / justification for Paul (three important points related to justification by grace), 195 –the righteousness of God has been known apart from law, justification is not something that we achieve, the gift of justification is brought about by the faithfulness of Jesus Christ’s obedience.
justification by grace through faith, 196 –our faith is not the cause of the gift
most important aspect of Paul’s theological outlook, in terms of ethics, 196 –the inability of human beings to achieve salvation through good deeds.
the dominant characteristic of sin, 196 -
works righteousness, 198 –we are made righteous by works
good deeds and justification, what relationship does Paul see between? 200 -
fruit of the Spirit, 201
four fruits of the Spirit, 202-204 –love, forgiveness and peace, humility, and joy
Epilogue
confessions, 207 -
two pillars for covenantal faithfulness, 208 –proper and exclusive worship of Yaweh, justice and mercy between human beings
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