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2011 National Conference - Session 9 (R.C. Sproul)
from Alex Chediak Mar 25, 2011 Category: Events
Humans in all cultures have an affinity for clothing and a sense that nakedness is shameful. We see this, for example, in the behavior of Noah's sons (Shem and Japheth) who covered their father's nakedness while not looking upon him. Adam and Eve, when they sinned, had to be clothed by God himself in this first act of redemption. One of the indications of our culture's decadence is the lack of shame in nakedness (i.e., the prevalence of fornication, even among some regular church attendees). Keep Reading -
2011 Ligonier National Conference - Session 7 (Steven Lawson)
from Alex Chediak Mar 25, 2011 Category: Events
This address from Pastor Steve Lawson was entitled Worshiping the Triune God. Worship in heaven is worship at its best. Pleasing God, not others, is what matters in worship. But there is a new way in worship in our day – one that seeks to please the unconverted person, to be cool, not transcendent and reverent. The preacher, likewise, is be trendy, not weighty, and more therapeutic than theological Worship, however, should be a foretaste of heaven. Let’s take a look at the worship of heaven in Revelation 4. Keep Reading -
2011 Ligonier National Conference - Session 2 (Steven Lawson)
from Alex Chediak Mar 24, 2011 Category: Events
SUMMARY In every era of history, the holiness of God has been under assault. Satan is the original antagonist against God. The principle attack of Satan against the holiness of God is aimed at impugning and assaulting the character of His being and His word. Keep Reading -
2010 Ligonier National Conference - R.C. Sproul (II)
from Alex Chediak Jun 19, 2010 Category: Events
Dr. R.C. Sproul brought the conference to a close with a message entitled Can We Enjoy Heaven Knowing of Loved Ones in Hell? To address this topic, Dr. Sproul read from Revelation 21:1-8 and also from Romans 8:19-30. Keep Reading -
2010 Ligonier National Conference - Burk Parsons
from Alex Chediak Jun 19, 2010 Category: Events
Reverend Burk Parsons serves as associate minister at Saint Andrew’s in Sanford, Fla., and he is editor of Tabletalk. He holds the Master of Divinity degree from Reformed Theological Seminary, where he is also completing his Doctor of Ministry degree. He speaks regularly at various conferences and schools in the United States and abroad and has contributed to various books and journals. He is author of the forthcoming booklet Why Do We Have Creeds? (P&R, 2010), and he is editor of the books Assured by God and John Calvin: A Heart for Devotion, Doctrine & Doxology. Mr. Parsons brought a message entitled Is Calvinism Good For the Church?
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2010 Ligonier National Conference - Derek Thomas
from Alex Chediak Jun 18, 2010 Category: Events
Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas is the John Richards Professor of Practical and Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Miss. He is also the minister of teaching at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson and editorial director for The Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals. Among Dr. Thomas’ many books are Praying the Saviour's Way, Mining for Wisdom, and Calvin’s Teaching on Job. Dr. Thomas addressed the question How Do We Know Which Interpretation is Right? Keep Reading -
2010 Ligonier National Conference - R.C. Sproul Jr.
from Alex Chediak Jun 18, 2010 Category: Events
Dr. R.C. Sproul Jr. is the founder of the Highlands Study Center in Mendota, Va., which seeks to help Christians live more simple, separate, and deliberate lives to the glory of God and for the building of His kingdom. Dr. Sproul travels extensively as a conference speaker and has written several books including Tearing Down Strongholds, When You Rise Up, Bound for Glory, Biblical Economics, and Believing God. Dr. Sproul Jr. message took up the question Why Do Christians still sin? And Why Do I still sin? He took his text from Romans 7:14-25. Keep Reading -
2010 Ligonier National Conference - R.C. Sproul
from Alex Chediak Jun 18, 2010 Category: Events
Dr. R.C. Sproul is recognized throughout the church for his articulate and winsome proclamation of the holiness of God and other essential doctrines of the Christian faith. As the founder and president of Ligonier Ministries, his teaching can be heard worldwide on the program Renewing Your Mind, which is available on 230 radio outlets in the United States and in fifty countries worldwide. Dr. Sproul also serves as the senior minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s in Sanford, Fla., and has authored over sixty books including The Holiness of God, The Truth of the Cross, Truths We Confess, and The Lightlings. This morning Dr. Sproul addressed the conference on the two age-old questions: What is evil? and What is its origin? Keep Reading -
2010 Ligonier National Conference - John MacArthur (II)
from Alex Chediak Jun 17, 2010 Category: Events
John MacArthur brought a second message this evening. This one was entitled Does the Doctrine of the Divine Decrees Eliminate Human Will? He took us through several passages (Isaiah 10, John 3, Acts 1-2, and Romans 9-11) which richly display that the Bible teaches the compatibility (or the concurrence) of God's sovereignty and human will. In addition, we must embrace evangelical duty: Our obligation to present Christ to everyone. Keep Reading -
2010 Ligonier National Conference - Michael Horton
from Alex Chediak Jun 17, 2010 Category: Events
Dr. Michael Horton is J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Seminary California, and he co-hosts White Horse Inn, a nationally syndicated radio talk-show that explores issues revolving around Reformation theology in American Christianity. Dr. Horton is a minister in the United Reformed Churches of North America and is an accomplished writer whose many books include Christless Christianity and Introducing Covenant Theology. Keep Reading
