Ethic of Christian Freedom and Discipleship
Ebook
Ethic of Christian Freedom and Discipleship is written for teachers and students of Christian ethics within the English-speaking world. It demonstrates the basis of Christian ethics in Christian theology. Twenty-nine years ago, before leaving the Nigerian theological college where the author had been teaching, Between Two Worlds: An Ethic of Christian Freedom was privately printed. In Kenya, at what became St. Paul's University, the author primarily used copies of this book for eleven years of teaching Christian ethics. Ethic of Christian Freedom and Discipleship manifests continuity with the author's earlier book, but is a distinctly different work.
“Christianity as a way of life often occasions the challenge of the disconnect between theory and practice. In this book, Ronald Ray makes a significant contribution to the much-needed bridge between faith and conduct, principles and practice, theology and ethics. As a pastor saddled with the responsibilities of theological and doctrinal formations, I see this work as a veritable tool for contemporary Christian living—an antidote for just rote knowledge and/or practice.”
—George Ugo Njoku, clerical synod secretary, Anglican Church of Nigeria
“This classic work by Ronald Ray shows how to be ‘free indeed’ and be ‘truly disciples’ of Jesus Christ in the uneasy calling to be a Christian. Readers will understand how to apply Christian ethics in Christian theology as a commitment to daily Christian faith in Christ Jesus. I unreservedly recommend this masterpiece to theological educators in seminaries, colleges, universities, and everyone that cares about Christian discipleship and spiritual formation for Christian living and societal transformation.”
—Paul Cookey, lecturer of biblical studies, Theological College of Northern Nigeria
“In this timely offering, Ronald Ray presents Christian freedom as the necessary behavior of genuine disciples. He skillfully highlights models of freedom advocated for by the Christian faith while, at the same time, critiquing models and misappropriations of freedom in secular spaces. I recommend this great compilation to all who seek true expressions of freedom for a world that is easily enslaved.”
—Julius Kithinji, professor of New Testament, St. Paul’s University
- Title: Ethic of Christian Freedom and Discipleship
- Author: Ronald R. Ray
- Publisher: Pickwick Publications
- Print Publication Date: 2023
- Logos Release Date: 2023
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781666753608, 9781666753585, 1666753580, 9781666753592, 1666753599, 1666753602
- Resource ID: LLS:9781666753608
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-12-05T21:41:21Z
Ronald R. Ray completed seven years of parish ministry in Oregon, fifteen years of teaching in Nigeria, and eleven in Kenya. He earned a BA in economics from Willamette University, an MDiv from Yale Divinity School, and a PhD from Saint Andrews University, Scotland, completing the first doctorate on Jacques Ellul’s Christian Ethic. He is the author of Systematics Critical and Constructive 1 and Systematics Critical and Constructive 2, both published by Wipf and Stock. Ron and Diane currently live in Wilderness, South Africa, on the southern coast just outside of George.