Studying Christian ethics tends to involve talking about what we should or, more often, shouldn’t do. The aim of this book, however, is to explore Christian ethics within a wider, more positive framework – one that encourages a joyful way of living that flows naturally out of the abundant goodness of God’s life and character, as revealed in Christ.
Contents
Introduction
Part 1 What Makes Christian Ethics Christian?
- The Bible
- Following Jesus
Some Key Theological Themes
Part 2 What Makes Christian Ethics Ethics?
- Classical Roots
- Modern Options
Contemporary Challenges
Part 3 The Stuff of Christian Ethics
- Baptism and Identity
- Mercy and Peace
- Justice from Above (Order)
- Justice from Below (Liberation)
- Sexuality
- Vulnerable Life
- Challenges Posed by Science and Technology