Biblical Ethics

<p>Christians must reclaim the true definition and thoughtful explanation of biblical happiness in order to live abundant lives. <i>Biblical Ethics</i> restores to the church the way she should live: as morally happy beings created in the image of God to enjoy glorifying him. </p><p>The modern church has forgotten the biblical role of happiness according to a Christian worldview. The bride of Christ today faintly reflects the beauty of her Hebraic genesis. She has fallen fast asleep under the spell of deontological (duty-based) ethics that fails to take into account God-given aspects to her humanity such as personal desires. Three key Hebraic words have the hermeneutical power to transform the church back to her radiant self: <i>esher</i> (i.e. happy happiness) <i>barak</i> (i.e. bless blessed) and <i>shalom</i> (i.e. peace prosperity health well-being favor friendship security and salvation). These terms collectively prescribe a proper morality of happiness to be lived in Christian community. </p><p>This book is meant to be used as an academic text and/or supplementary study guide evidenced by end-of-chapter review questions as well as questions for personal reflection and spiritual growth.</p>