Theonomous ethics

• What is theonomous ethics?


  The only way we can make decisions is from the Bible, the Bible is the word of God
• What is the doctrine theonomous ethics follows?

  Sola scriptura - scriptural alone should be followed to deduce morals
• What is a Bible quote supporting theonomous ethics?

  “All scripture is God breathed, and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” - 2 Timothy 3:16
• What are some disadvantages of a theonomous approach?

  • Bible contains contradictions, especially between the Old and New Testament
  • Modern situations are not covered by the Bible
  • Bible isn’t just written by God, it is written by other people such as Paul
• What is a strength of the theonomous approach?

  Provides clear guidelines that cannot be questioned
• How are theonomous ethics communal?

  Jesus spoke to groups more than individuals

  The Bible is the guidebook of Christianity