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- Description:
- 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).
- Subject:
- Christian ethics
- Creator:
- Gustafson, James M. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/13/2026
- Date Created:
- 1971-09-21
- Resource Type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Fall_Lecture_James_M_Gustafson_1971-09-21
