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Immanuel Kant on the Basis of Morality

Anthony Delgado — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:46:53 +0000

Immanuel Kant was a philosopher who endeavored to uncover the basis of morality, what determines an action to be moral. He holds that morality is an individual’s worthiness of happiness, but that the actual outcome of any given act may or may not actually result in happiness, regardless of its moral value. Kant is unique [...] Related posts:

Limitations of Natural Law Theory

Anthony Delgado — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:09:57 +0000

Natural law are the laws which are common to man. There are two main factors which contribute to natural law. The first is the general revelation of God, the knowledge of good and evil. General revelation is not the law itself; rather, it is the natural ability to discern the law, where special revelation requires [...] Related posts:

A Will to Choose God–Jonah 1.1-16

Anthony Delgado — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:40:55 +0000

Jonah 1.1-4—free will The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that [...] Related posts:

New Testament Ethics

Anthony Delgado — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:10:33 +0000

Unlike the Old Testament, which has an ethic focused on holiness, the New Testament has ethics that are bound by the characteristic of love. We are commanded to love God and to love all people. A love for people is a mere extension of a love for God because of His love for us. A [...] Related posts:

Old Testament Ethics

Anthony Delgado — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:03:57 +0000

There are many different ethical concepts in the Old Testament. Unlike today, the ethics in Old Testament era times were built on social standards, rather than morals for individuals. Holiness and justice are two of the concepts that are very prominent. Israel was called to be holy, not so that they could be free from [...] Related posts:

The Ring of Gyges and Morality

Anthony Delgado — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:38:43 +0000

The Ring of Gyges A shepherd and his flock, with the following account: According to the tradition, Gyges was a shepherd in the service of the king of Lydia; there was a great storm, and an earthquake made an opening in the earth at the place where he was feeding his flock. Amazed at the sight, [...] Related posts:

Code of Ethics Examples

Anthony Delgado — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:58:47 +0000

Aretaic Aretaic ethics is a category of ethics which gauges the moral value of an action, not by the action itself or it’s consequences, but by the character which it produces in the person who performed it. It does not say that the action is immoral because of the action itself, nor does it say it [...] Related posts:

Is Jonah Historical Fact or Fictional Narrative?

Anthony Delgado — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:40:04 +0000

When did Jonah live? 8th century, during the reign of Jeroboam II (786-746 BC). His ministry took place just prior to Hosea. Who was Jonah? Jonah son of Amittai, the prophet from Gath Hepher in Gallilee. Nineveh Nineveh was not the capital of Assyria at the time of Jonah, but it may have been a royal estate. This gives [...] Related posts:

Repent and Be Saved – Hosea 14

Anthony Delgado — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:24:40 +0000

The closing chapter of the book of Hosea reflects a very different, and in fact, opposite view of Ephraim and Israel than the rest of the book. Instead of punishment, it speaks of reward; instead of sin, it speaks of righteousness. This chapter outlines the product of repentance for Ephraim and for anyone who is [...] Related posts:

The Meaning of the Number Seven in the Bible

Anthony Delgado — Mon, 11 May 2009 20:33:27 +0000

The number seven is said to be the holy number of God. The number seven is used over 700 times in the Bible. 54 of those are in Revelation. Many believe the number seven symbolizes spiritual perfection and that all existence is hinged on this number. There is certainly some interesting information circling the number [...] Related posts:

Lion and the Lamb Bible Verse Analysis

Anthony Delgado — Sat, 09 May 2009 23:38:05 +0000

The lion and the lamb appear in two bible verses, both in Isaiah. It is interesting because on both accounts, the lion and the lamb are part of messianic prophesy, but on neither account are the lion or the lamb in reference to Jesus. When we say that Jesus is the lion and the lamb, [...] Related posts:

Homosexuals Can Be Saved

Anthony Delgado — Tue, 05 May 2009 21:08:23 +0000

Homosexuality is one of the biggest challenges for Christian families. Homosexuality challenges the very nature of creation and the ordinance of marriage set up by God. But, in an act of condemnation, we often cause ourselves to sin. So there is a paradox. The following is one of the passages which suggests that homosexuals cannot [...] Related posts:

The Apostle Paul’s Instructions on Biblical Church Leading

Anthony Delgado — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 19:49:41 +0000

There are many different denominations of Christianity which all come with variances in practices of worship. This has to do with traditions. Traditions are perfectly acceptable in the church, even if they vary between churches, so long as they do not distract from or contradict the word of God. Regardless of traditions, there is only [...] Related posts:

The End Times According to the Appostle Paul

Anthony Delgado — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:24:45 +0000

Paul views the end times the same as the prophet Isaiah. He saw the final days as the fulfillment of prophesy. Isaiah said “Declaring the end from the beginning,/And from ancient times things which have not been done,/Saying, ‘My purpose will be established,/And I will accomplish all My good pleasure’” (Is. 48.10). Paul understood that God [...] Related posts:

Paul’s Instructions Regarding Overseers or Elders of the Church

Anthony Delgado — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:23:25 +0000

Which chapter or passage in these books grabbed your attention? What was it about this passage that spoke to your life? What theological insights did you gain from reading these books? How can you apply this insight to your life? 1 Tim 3 addresses the requirements of overseers. It says that to desire to be an [...] Related posts:

The Meaning of the Number Three in the Bible

Anthony Delgado — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:46:56 +0000

The number three is a really interesting number. It is symbolic of completeness or the entirety of something. Some examples are three dimensions, the idea that it takes three planes to create a 3D object. 1D and 2D are incomplete, but 3D is complete. Another example is our divisions of time as past, present and [...] Related posts:

The Meaning of Numbers in the Bible

Anthony Delgado — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:44:43 +0000

There are lots of numbers in the Bible. It is important as we go forward in analyzing the meaning of numbers in the bible that you stay aware that these are extra-biblical practices. The meanings rely greatly on extra-biblical or non-biblical texts and logical or even scientific arguments in order to gain insight into their [...] Related posts:

The Theology of Paul Regarding Sin and Atonement

Anthony Delgado — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:16:11 +0000

Sin, according to Paul, is simply anything that is against God. The Bible is clear that every little thing you do, whether it is going to the grocery store or watching TV is either sin or it is not. There are no gray areas; everything is wickedness or goodness. Paul recognizes that everyone, himself included, is [...] Related posts:

Rules for Practical Christian Living~Ephesians Ch. 5

Anthony Delgado — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:54:26 +0000

Chapter five of Ephesians really lays out how we should live. In short, we should live according to the Spirit of God, but verses 15 through 21 really make it clear exactly what to do: Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the [...] Related posts:

Formative Factors of the Life of Paul for the Church

Anthony Delgado — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 01:14:05 +0000

It can be difficult to believe the story of the life and conversion of Paul because he went from persecuting Christians to evangelizing. It seems that God chose the least likely individual for one of the most important roles that man would play in His plan, to bring salvation to the Gentile nations. There are [...] Related posts: