Dr. Greg Bahnsen’s Christian Ethics: An Intensive Course for the Congregation is a rigorous yet accessible exploration of biblical morality, designed for those seeking deeper ethical instruction beyond the basics but without the formal prerequisites of a seminary or college course. Originally taught at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Jackson, Mississippi, in 1979, this series systematically addresses the definition and practice of ethics, tracing both theological and philosophical ethical thought from antiquity through the 1970s. Bahnsen confronts objections to Christian ethics in light of the history of special revelation from creation to redemption, asserting that sin has not diminished human responsibility. He explores social ethics, the roles of church and state, the enforcement of morals, capital punishment, war, and the sufficiency of Scripture in ethical matters.

This course also provides an extensive, theonomic exposition of biblical law, including a detailed study of the Ten Commandments and their application to contemporary moral dilemmas—from abortion and euthanasia to economics, civil justice, and personal conduct. With a strong theological foundation, Bahnsen underscores the renewing work of the Holy Spirit, the fear of God as motivation for ethics, and the necessity of sanctification for righteous living. This course is an invaluable resource for those desiring a thoroughly Reformed and biblically grounded framework for engaging moral issues in every sphere of life.