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Understanding Sexual Abuse And Redemption Of Persons With Sexual Abuse History Through The Person And Work Of Jesus Christ, Nag Chi Wong

Seattle Pacific Seminary Theses

“Where can sexual abuse survivors find hope in God?” In order to seek an answer to this question, I turned to the person and work of Christ. My hope and belief are that through looking at the person and work of Jesus, where fullness of God was pleased to dwell, we might be able to find the message that God is speaking to God’s hurting children. What is God telling us about Godself, about sexual abuse survivors, and about all God’s people through Jesus’ incarnation, ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection, as well as through the eternal Lamb? Much has been written …

Ethics At Work Overview, Theology Of Work Project, Alistair Mackenzie, Wayne Kirkland

Theology of Work Project

1. Systematic Presentation of Ethics
   • Definitions
   • Different Approaches to Ethics
     • The Command Approach in Practice
       • What are God's rules? Is there a command for every occasion?
       • Looking for guiding principles
       • From guiding principles to one clear command
       • Three balancing principles
     • The Consequences Approach
       • The Bible and consequences
     • The Character Approach
       • Which Virtues?
       • Will the real Jesus please stand up?
     • Putting it all together
       • Solving major moral dilemmas
       • Everyday moral choices
       • Making ethical decisions in a fallen world
   • Conclusions
2. Narrative (Case) Presentation of Ethics
   • The Command Approach
     • What Are Wayne's Obligations According to Law?
     • A Rule for Every Occasion?
     • Larger Principles?
     • A …