An introduction to biblical ethics / Robertson McQuilkin.

Includes bibliographies and index.

Part one: Foundational considerations -- I. Love -- The biblical definition of love -- Biblical objects of love -- Conflict of loves -- The importance of love -- II. Law -- Definition of law -- Purpose of the law -- Sources of knowing the law -- Legalism ; Law and grace -- Law and faith -- Law and love -- III. Sin -- Definition of sin -- Origin of sin -- Results of sin -- A root sin? -- Varieties of sin -- IV. Root sins and virtues -- Lust and self-control -- Covetousness and contentment -- Pride and humility -- Fear and courage -- V. Situation ethics -- Definition and historical roots -- Positive aspects -- The error of situation ethics -- Conflicting ethical requirements.

Part Two: Applying the Bible to life -- VI. God first -- Having other gods -- Making and worshiping images -- Taking God's name in vain -- Observing the Holy Rest Day -- VII. Sex, marriage, and the family -- Foundational considerations about human sexuality -- Purposes of marriage -- Excursus: Three elements of the wholeness purpose -- Violations of God's purposes within marriage -- Nonmarital violations of God's purposes for sexuality -- Responsibilities in the Christian home -- VIII. Life issues -- Forms of killing -- Racism -- Abortion and infanticide -- Suicide and euthanasia -- War -- Crime and punishment -- Medical ethics -- Miscellaneous life issues -- IX. Integrity: property and truth -- Labor and management -- Work and leisure -- Economic systems -- Personal integrity -- Social responsibility -- Nonproperty robbery -- Truth and deception -- X. Christians and society -- Church and state -- The role of government -- Opposition to government -- The schools -- The media -- XI. Fallible choices -- Ethical questions on which Christians differ -- Knowing God's will in matters not revealed in scripture.