Cruciform Ethics Outline

Background concepts of Cruciform Ethics

1.       The Nature and Ways of God

2.       Kingship concept of sin and righteousness (acceptance and ethics)

3.       Powers in heaven and authority over the earth

4.       OT History, plus “recent” history

5.       Eschatalogical faith

6.       Honor and shame concepts

7.       Political reality

8.       The Law of Moses and Jesus

9.       The establishment of God’s kingdom through Jesus’ death

Three rungs of Cruciform ethics

I.                    The Generic Pattern

A.      Love

B.      Faith

C.      Humility

II.                  Life principles

A.      Devotion to God

B.      Obedience to God’s Commands

C.      Dependence on God’s Provision

D.      Confidence in God’s Promises

E.       Boldness to Speak God’s Word

F.       Mercy on Everyone

G.      Acceptance of Shame/lowliness

H.      Endurance through Suffering

III.               General Applications in the New Testament

Giving up of honor for the sake of others

Honor the outcast

Give an opportunity for sinners to repent

Forgive the repentant

Teach God’s word

Rejoice in receiving shame

Seek to fulfill God’s word

Baptism

Lord’s supper

Honoring others ahead of yourself

Offering hospitality to others

Purity

Keeping the Sabbath

Prayer

Releasing from judgement

Seeking out and Honoring the faithful—whoever they are

Being a part of Jesus’ family

Giving to the poor

Challenging others to be completely devoted

Fasting

Speaking truth when challenged

Accepting shame—even ultimate shame

Silence before accusers

Sacrificing before others

Not returning evil for evil

Submitting to authorities

Loving enemies -Inclusive love

Sacrificial love

Warning about false teaching

Expecting God’s deliverance

Expecting God’s ultimate authority