James M. Gustafson was Professor of Christian Ethics at Yale University's Divinity School & Department of Religious Studies. The service begins with an introduction of Dr. James Gustafson (0:00-0:57). Gustafson’s message is on the relationship between Christian beliefs and Christian conduct. Gustafson begins with an introduction concerning his lecture’s subject (0:58-3:22). After which he examines “aspects of what goes into the determination about what we ought to do under particular circumstances” (3:23-5:51). He illustrates the biblical relationship between belief and conduct (5:52-40:30). He concludes by discussing God’s commands and moral decisions (40:31-46:55).
James M. Gustafson was Professor of Christian Ethics at Yale University's Divinity School & Department of Religious Studies. The service begins with an introduction of Dr. James Gustafson (0:00-2:28). Gustafson’s message is on “Christian Reasons to Be Moral.” Gustafson begins with an introduction concerning his subject (2:29-5:49). After which, he explains that one does not have to be religious to be moral (5:50-8:16). He continues by asking “if one is Christian, why is it that one must have a higher degree of moral seriousness?’” (8:17-13:24). He demonstrates from the Bible the connections between Christianity and morality (13:25-41:11). He concludes by challenging his audience to imitate God in their morality (41:12-42:59).