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Loving the Law:Part of the BASIC TRAINING SERIES, this is the best set to introduce the topic of "theonomic" ethics. Easy to understand-assumes no prior knowledge of the subject.Individual files in AlbumGB1746--Christ's Lordship and LawGB1747--Continuity Between the Old and New TestamentsGB1748--Comprehensive Applicability of the Lord's Law

The Place of God's Law:Many believers and modern teachers are confused about the authority of the Old Testament law in the life of the New Testament Christian. You will appreciate the refreshing nature and concrete help given by Dr. Bahnsen's clear and biblically-based analysis of this relevant subject. This is a very practical explanation of "theonomic" ethics.Individual files in AlbumGB1044--What is the Place of God's Law in the Life of a Christian?GB1045--What Difference Does It Make?GB1046--What Did Jesus Say About It?GB1047--Questions & Answers

A Theonomic View of Politics:What has been especially challenging (and controversial) about theonomic ethics is its view of applying God's word to the political arena. Dr. Bahnsen offers an explanation and defense of the theonomic view of politics, summarized in key premises, at Westminster Seminary (Escondido) in 1982.Individual files in AlbumGB326--Part OneGB327--Part TwoGB328--Part Three

Theonomic Approach to Ethics I: What does the "theonomic" view of ethics really maintain? Many people (especially critics) are pretty far off the mark here. Dr. Bahnsen, author of Theonomy in Christian Ethics, explains in these easily understood lectures what the Bible teaches about the continuing normativity of the Old Testament law and its relevance for modern politics. Great summary presentation of the "theonomic" position.
Individual files in AlbumGB303--Who's in Charge Here? (Luke 6:44)GB304--Has God Changed His Mind? (Matt. 5:16-20)GB305--How is the Old Testament Old? (Heb. 8:13-10:1)GB306--No King But Caesar? (John 19:15)GB307--When is Punishment Criminal? (Heb. 2:1-4)GB308--The Law: To Criticize or Obey? (James 4:1-12)

Theonomic Approach to Ethics II: This set continues the discussion of "theonomic" ethics, making application of the thesis and addressing particular ethical questions facing our culture today.
Individual files in AlbumGB309--Do We Need External Rules in Christian Ethics?GB310--God's Law as a Pattern for Social RighteousnessGB311--The Current Question of HomosexualityGB312--The Current Question of Capital PunishmentGB313--Social Ethics and the Westminster Confession of FaithGB314a--Abortion and General Questions and Answer (part 1)GB314b--Abortion and General Questions and Answer (part 2)
A Brief Synopsis of Theonomy:Much of the controversy over "theonomy" is the result of misinformation and distortion by opponents. These lectures by Dr. Bahnsen set out, in brief form, a summary of the theonomic position.Individual files in AlbumGB1154--Part OneGB1155--Part Two

Theonomy vs. Autonomy:Dr. Van Til wrote in Christian Theistic Ethics, "There is no alternative but that of theonomy and autonomy." It must be either God's law or man's law. Dr. Bahnsen sets forth the antithesis between these two ethical systems and demonstrates why Christians must maintain a theonomic view of ethics.Individual files in AlbumGB515--Part OneGB516a--Part TwoGB516b--Part TwoGB517--Part ThreeGB518a--Part FourGB518b--Part Four

Theonomy and Its Critics:Dr. Bahnsen responds to various critics and criticisms offered against the theonomic view of ethics, demonstrating that they fall short of overthrowing the theonomic position.Individual files in AlbumGB332--Answer to Meridith KlineGB333--Hermeneutical CriticismsGB334--Law Categorization ArgumentsGB335--Exegetical CriticismsGB336--Church/State CriticismsGB337--Penal Sanction Criticisms

Has Westminster Found a Critique for Theonomy?:Dr. Bahnsen responds to Westminster Seminary's book: Theonomy: A Reformed Critique, demonstrating that his critics have either misrepresented his position or misrepresented the Bible.Individual files in AlbumGB947--Part OneGB948--Part Two