Or so it seems. It appears that Darryl G. Hart has recently jumped out of the video for a-ha‘s 1985 hit song Take on Me. He has brought several other recognized theologian-historians from the animated sketch world with him. They all will be appearing at Christ Reformed Church in Washington DC for Calvin in the Capital Thursdays this fall from October 8 through November 12.
Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary held a fine conference this week on Calvin’s enduring significance. Highlights included several fine addresses from Dr. David Murray, Ligon Duncan, and Joe Pipa on Calvin’s greatest merit: the theologian of the Holy Spirit. Derek Thomas and Joel Beeke each delivered heartfelt messages on the great value of Calvin as a theologian, exegete, and above all a pastor.
The cream of the conference: Calvin is a model for preachers of all denominations today. His commentaries invaluable, his letters reflecting tender pastoral care, his love for the church deep, yet ducking the idolatry of supreme imperial authority.
All in all PRTS are gracious hosts serving up generous discounts on books and materials and tended to the (spiritual) welfare of their guests. Audio of the conference will be availible through the PRTS website shortly. Credo Books (Gary Van Der Schaff) had a used book table with loads of good Puritan, Presbyterian, Reformed pastoral books. Check him out: (616) 249-9291.
The following messages were given by Sinclair Ferguson at the 2004 BASICS Conference:
His Sufficient Word – 2 Tim. 3
His Eternal Election - Ephesians 1
His Transforming Spirit - Romans 8
Well, if you haven’t figured out by now, it should soon become abundantly evident that Eric Alexander and Sinclair Ferguson are two living preachers and theologians for whom I have the highest esteem. Robert M. Walker, an elder in Bishopbriggs Free Church of Scotland and committee member of The Scottish Reformed Conference, recently brought these conference audio MP3′s to my attention. The theme of the Conference was ‘Glory.’ You see the titles and download the files below:
ERIC ALEXANDER
SINCLAIR FERGUSON
The Glory of the New Covenant
The Glory of Christian Service
Dr. Jon Payne, minister of Grace Presbyterian Church in Douglasville, Ga, has been bringing in excellent preachers and speakers for the past 5 years for their Reformation Heritage Conference. In 2004, Derek Thomas came and gave a series of lectures on Calvin, Geneva and Reformed Worship. Darryl Hart spoke in 2005 on American Reformation Heritage. Iain Murray came in 2006 and spoke on The Scottish Reformation. In 2007 Carl Trueman spoke on the German Reformation; and in 2008 Michael Horton gave a series of lectures on the Reformation and the Means of Grace.
Upcoming Conference speakers include Paul Jones, Joel Beeke, and Carl Trueman. Jones will be speaking on “The Music of the Protestant Reformation” in 2009. Dr. Beeke will be lecturing on “The Dutch Reformation” in 2010; and Dr. Trueman will focus on”The English Reformation.”
This really is a well thought out Conference. There are not many Conferences that focus on a nation by nation contribution to the Reformation. If you are not familiar with Dr. Jon Payne, I want to encourage you to look out for the forthcoming Christ the Center episode where I talk with Jon about Reformed Worship. Jon has authored two books : John Owen on the Lord’s Supper and In the Splendor of Holiness .
You can watch all of the plenary sessions live at the 2009 Gospel Coalition Conference here. This is one conference I wish I could have been at. Check out some of the speakers, and, if you have time, watch some of the live feeds.
Updates from the 2009 Ligonier National Conference are online at the Ligonier Ministry blog. You can read them here . There will be a live webcasting for the remainder of the conference tomorrow. You can watch the live feed here . At 8:30 AM, on Friday morning, Sinclair Ferguson will be preaching. His message is titled "Hallowed By Your Name: The Holiness of the Father." You have to register first in order to watch the live webcast. You can do so here .
If you get a chance check out the web pamphlet for the 2009 Banner of Truth Conference. Sinclair Ferguson’s lectures look especially interesting. If you can make it, you should absolutely go to the Banner Conference.
Here are the complete audio files from the 2008 Together for Adoption Conference, together with some audio files on the subject of adoption given at various locations:
Sermons by Dan Cruver, Director of Together for Adoption:
New Sermon: The Good News of Adoption (43:32)
The Cosmic Significance of Adoption (1:15:10)
From One Generation to Another (Psalm 145)
Speakers are listed below in alphabetical order:
Bennett, Daniel : The Glorious Grace of Adoption
Bradley, Anthony : The Power of Delight
Cairns, Alan : The Spirit of Adoption
Garland, Charles: Adoption (Galatians 4:1-7)
Garner, Dave : It’s All in the Family: Adoption and Conformity to Christ (52:52)
Lincoln, Mark : Heirs with Christ: The Glorious Doctrine of Adoption
Mahaney, C.J. : God as Father: Understanding the Doctrine of Adoption in God’s Word
Moore, Russell : But Are They Brothers? The Spirit of Adoption and the Unity of the Church
Piper, John : Predestined for Adoption to the Praise of His Glory
Roley, Scott : The Doctrine and Ministry of Adoption
Stinson, Randy : Adoption Through Christ
Taylor, Justin : Adoption within Redemptive-History (23:35)
Thomas, Derek : The Testimony of the Spirit of Adoption
Twit, Kevin : The Doctrine of Adoption (pdf outline )
Yeats, John : The Biblical Model of Adoption
HT:Dan Cruver
The 2009 Desiring God Pastor’s Conference audio is now available online. The theme of the Conference was "Commending Christ." You can find all of the lectures here
The speakers and lectures were:
Mark DeverThe Need for Evangelism
Matt Chandler A Shepherd and His Unregenerate Sheep
Mark Dever The Pastor and Evangelism
John Piper I Will Not Be A Velvet-Mouthed Preacher
Mark Dever The Church and Evangelism
Michael Oh Missions as Fasting
Q & A Panel Commending Christ
The audio from the 2008 Resolved Conference is now available online. You have to register for free in order to download the audio. Speakers include John Piper, C. J. Mahaney, John MacArthur, Rick Holland, and Steve Lawson, etc. This past conference was on the doctrine of Heaven and Hell.
For other excellent sermons on Heaven and Hell you can go here.
The name of this conference was inspired by Jonathan Edwards’ Resolutions.
Thanks to Justin Taylor over at Between Two Worlds for the reminder about the Gospel Coalition Conference. This looks like it will be superb.
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