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The concept of Laws of God in Christianity

The Laws of God, as understood in Christianity, encompass various principles that guide human behavior and morality. They include divine statutes reflecting God's wisdom and intended to maintain order, as emphasized in Protestantism. The Church of the East points to commandments introduced by Menyelek, while Early Christianity focuses on moral guidelines dictating righteous conduct. Overall, the Laws of God establish the ethical framework for humanity, influencing the balance of good and evil within society.

Synonyms: Commandments

In Malay: Hukum Tuhan; In Spanish: Leyes de Dios; In Swedish: Guds lagar; In Finnish: Jumalan lait; In Dutch: Wetten van God; In German: Gesetze Gottes; In French: Loi de Dieu

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Christian concept of 'Laws of God'

Christianity Books

Significance in Christianity (general):

From: Expositions of Holy Scripture

(1) The divine principles that guide humanity's moral and ethical behavior, establishing the true boundaries of freedom.[1] (2) Refers to the moral and ethical principles that guide human conduct and are deemed essential for national and personal success.[2]

From: A Cyclopedia of Biblical literature

(1) The principles by which God operates, affecting the distribution of good and evil and the behavior of human beings.[3]

Significance in Protestantism (Christian movement emphasizing faith and scripture):
Protestantism Books

From: The Existence and Attributes of God

(1) Divine statutes that reflect God's wisdom, aimed at preserving the goodness and order of creation and humanity.[4] (2) The divine commands and edicts established by God, which are expected to be followed without modification by human authority.[5]

Protestantism (or simply the protestant church) is a major branch of Christianity originating from the Reformation in the 16th century, led by figures like Martin Luther. It emphasizes salvation by faith alone and the Bible as the ultimate authority. Variants of Protestantism include Lutheranism, Calvinism, Anglicanism, Methodism and Presbyterianism, each with unique practices but generally united by these core principles.

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
Early Christianity Books

From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) The moral and ethical guidelines that dictate righteous behavior and the expectations of living creatures.[6]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.

Significance in Church of the East (or the East Syriac Church):
Church of the East Books

From: The Kebra Nagast

(1) The divine commandments and guidance that Menyelek introduced into Ethiopia after his coronation.[7]

The Church of the East emerged in the 5th century and separated from the Roman Empire's state church by adopting Nestorianism. It emphasizes the distinct human and divine natures of Jesus Christ. It is also called the Assyrian Church, Nestorian Church or the East Syriac Church.