Meet Our Faculty
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
Biography
Chair of the Division of Christian Studies, Brewton-Parker College, 2011-2016
Associate Professor of Christian Studies, Brewton-Parker College, Mount Vernon, Georgia, 1993-present.
Pastor, First Baptist Church, Shellman, Georgia, 1988-93.
Pastor, Beaver Dam Baptist Church, Troy, Virginia, 1985-88.
Pastor, Smiths Station Baptist Church, Smiths, Alabama, 1982-85.
Interesting Facts About Me
- I am an avid fan of MLB and College Football
- I enjoy playing golf
- I love to travel to new places.
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 Testament
- CHR 200 – Biblical Hermeneutics
- CHR 327 – Apocalyptic Literature
- CHR 417 – Christian Theology
Favorite Bible Verses
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.
