Dictionary of Bible Themes The ultimate foundation of ethics is the character and will of God, which is made known supremely through Jesus Christ and in Scripture. Romans 1:18-20The foundation of ethics is the revealed righteousness of God See also Psalms 97:6Romans 2:14-15 2 Timothy 3:16-17 The basis of ethics revealed in Scripture All Scripture Luke 11:28James 1:22 The word of God See also Psalms 103:20; 119:17John 17:6 Revelation 3:8 Deuteronomy 11:26-28 Judges 2:17 The commandments of God 2 Chronicles 34:29-31Mark 3:35 See also The will of God Psalms 143:10Colossians 4:12 John 15:10 See also The commandments of Jesus Christ John 13:34; 14:15; 15:12-171 Corinthians 14:37 John 13:15 See also The example of Jesus Christ Romans 15:2-3,72 Corinthians 8:9 Ephesians 5:1-2,25 Philippians 2:5 Colossians 3:13 1 Peter 2:21 Matthew 5:22,28,32,34,39,44; 7:29 The ethical teaching of Jesus Christ John 1:9; 3:18-19; 5:19; 12:48-49; 13:34; 14:6; 15:22; 17:6In the Sermon on the Mount: Romans 1:26-27Areas of life in which ethical conduct is expected of believers See also In sexual behaviour Leviticus 18:22-231 Corinthians 5:1 Romans 13:1 See also In government Matthew 22:21John 19:11 pp Mk 12:17 Romans 13:2-5pp Lk 20:25 1 Peter 2:13-141 Corinthians 9:7 In rewarding individuals Galatians 6:7See also In punishing individuals 1165 God, unique1403 God, revelation 1610 Scripture 2339 Christ, example of 4005 creation 5215 authority 5327 governors 5708 marriage 6237 sexual sin 8311 morality & redemption |
    |