MAKING BIBLICAL DECISIONS
STUDY GUIDE 1.3
Lesson 1: Ethics in Scripture
Section 3: Threefold Process


OUTLINE FOR NOTES
   
III. Threefold Process
   
A. Tendencies
   
B. Perspectives
   
  1. Situational
   
  2. Normative
   
  3. Existential
   
C. Interdependence
   
Summary 
   
   
REVIEW QUESTIONS
   
1. Explain the three common tendencies in Christian ethics. What does each one emphasize? What Scriptural support could be given to defend each of these tendencies?

2. Make sure you learn and understand Dr. Frame's definition of an ethical judgment.

3. Describe the emphasis of each of the three perspectives in Christian ethics as taught in the lesson. Give examples from the Bible for each perspective.

4. How should the three different perspectives be used, according to Dr. Frame? Why do we need all three perspectives? How do they interact with each other? What happens when one perspective is used without the others?

5. Which perspective is also called the "teleological" approach?

6. Make sure you are familiar with the contents of the following Bible passages:

Romans 6:2-4
1 Peter 2:21
1 John 3:23
1 John 3:21
Galatians 5:16
Romans 14:14

   
APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. What is your strongest tendency when you make or evaluate ethical decision? Do you tend to focus on one aspect and ignore the other two? For example, o you tend to ignore the situation and the personal aspects and focus only on the teaching of Bible?

2. How do you think this lesson has changed the way you make and evaluate ethical decisions? Explain.

3. What is the most important thing you have learned in this complete lesson?