Meet Our Staff

Office Location
Miller Music Building
Room 132
912-583-3115

Dr. Jerry Ray

Professor of New Testament

Division of Christian Studies and Humanities

Education

  • PhD, The University of Virginia, 1991
  • MDiv, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1982
  • BA, Mobile College, 1976

Interesting Facts About Me

Research Interests

  • New Testament, especially the Gospels and Acts
  • The Greek language

Professional Organizations/Memberships

  • None

Favorite Classes Taught at BPC

CHR 101 | Introduction to the Old Testaments
CHR 200 | Biblical Hermeneutics
CHR 327 | Apocalyptic Literature
CHR 417 | Christian Theology

Favorite Bible Verse

"Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His face continually."

"And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus."

Philippians 4:19

Scholarly Work & Publications

MONOGRAPHS:

Our Messianic Age: The Story of a Spiritual Legacy. Atlanta: Lighthouse Publishing, 2012.

Narrative Irony in Luke-Acts: The Paradoxical Interaction of Prophetic Fulfillment and Jewish Rejection. Lewiston, NY: Mellen Press, 1996.

ARTICLES:

“The Announcement and Birth of John the Baptist.” The Christian Index 179.34: 20.

“Mary and Joseph’s Joyous News of Jesus’ Birth.” The Christian Index 179.34: 21.

“The Story of Jesus’ Birth.” The Christian Index 179.35: 20.

“The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple.” The Christian Index 179.35: 21.

“Matthew’s Story of the Magi.” The Christian Index 179.36: 20.

“Jeremiah 35: Establishing Godly Standards.” The Christian Index 182.9: 16.

“Genesis 13: Making Peace in the Family.” The Christian Index 182.9: 17.

“Giving Unselfishly: Two Models in Acts.” The Christian Index 182.10: 16.

“Serving God Like Aquilla and Priscilla.” The Christian Index 182.10: 17.

“Genesis 37: Joseph’s Coat.” The Christian Index 182.14: 17.

“Genesis 39: Joseph’s Faithfulness.” The Christian Index 182.15: 16.

“Genesis 41: Joseph’s Wisdom.” The Christian Index 182.15: 17.

“Genesis 45: Joseph and the Plan of God.” The Christian Index 182.16: 16.

“Genesis 50: Joseph and Forgiveness.” The Christian Index 182.16: 17.

“The Sermon on the Mount: Kingdom Qualities.” The Christian Index 185.17: 16.

“The Sermon on the Mount: Kingdom Worship.” The Christian Index 185.17: 17.

“The Sermon on the Mount: Kingdom Priorities.” The Christian Index 185.18: 16.

“The Sermon on the Mount: Kingdom Ways.” The Christian Index 185.18: 17.

Physical Address

201 David-Eliza Circle
Mount Vernon, GA 30445

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 197
Mount Vernon, GA 30445
912-583-2241 | 1-800-342-1087
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