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Christianity is not merely a system of beliefs about God — it is a way of life shaped by moral commitments. But what are the foundations of Christian ethics? How do Christians decide what is right and wrong? This lesson examines the central moral principles of love and justice, the role of the Bible in ethical decision-making, the Sermon on the Mount, and the thought of Dietrich Bonhoeffer on ethics and discipleship.
Key Definition: Agape is the Greek word used in the New Testament for self-giving, unconditional love. It is distinguished from eros (romantic love), philia (friendship), and storge (familial affection). Agape is the love that God has for humanity and that Christians are called to have for one another and for their enemies.
The centrality of love in Christianity is established by Jesus himself:
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