New Churches Masterclass | Season 1 | Episode 35

The Ethics of Christ with Jonathan Pennington

Jonathan Pennington

Jonathan Pennington explores a fuller, more nuanced understanding of the gospel, portraying it not only as justification by faith but also as the comprehensive transformation of human beings into whole, image-bearing reflections of God. Pennington argues that Christian ethics—centered on love, integrity, and inner renewal—should shape the mission and message of the church.

Published on August 18, 2025

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Jonathan Pennington

Jonathan Pennington (PhD, University of St Andrews) serves as professor of New Testament interpretation at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and as a teaching pastor at Sojourn East church in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the author of several books including Reading the Gospels Wisely, The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing, and Jesus the Great Philosopher.

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