I was able to live-blog most of the sessions, but I did miss a few (Albert Mohler, R.C. Sproul's first message, the Ferguson/Lawson/Sproul Jr./Begg Q&A, and Robert Godfrey). A busy and edifying three days! Ligon Duncan - John Calvin and The Christian Life Steve Lawson - The Legacy of John Calvin Steve Lawson, Ligon Duncan, Albert Mohler, and Sinclair Ferguson - Q&A Session R.C. Sproul Jr. - Train Up Your Children: Family Worship of the Holy God Sinclair Ferguson - Hallowed By Your Name: The Holiness of the Father Steve Lawson - The Holy One of God: The Holiness of Jesus Alistair Begg - The … [Read more...] about Ligonier National Conference – Links To All My Posts
Theology
An Interview With David Powlison
I started listening to and reading David Powlison about seven years ago. I have found him to be remarkably wise and balanced in his understanding of God, man, depravity and suffering. C.J. Mahaney just completed a four part interview with David Powlison. It serves as a great introduction to the man. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 … [Read more...] about An Interview With David Powlison
Special Olympians – The Dignity of Every Life
By now you've likely heard about President Obama's gaffe on the Jay Leno show, comparing Obama's bowling performance to the Special Olympics. Though self-depreciating, the comment was insulting to the millions of Americans born with various challenges such as Down Syndrome. Justin Reimer responds with a pointed yet gracious open letter to the President. My life has been deeply impacted by the life of my son, Elisha who has Down Syndrome. Each day he brings joy to our home and has brought numerous spiritual blessings. Most importantly, Elisha is just as much created in the image of God as the … [Read more...] about Special Olympians – The Dignity of Every Life
The Sin of Infant Baptism – Mark Dever & Scott Clark
In an article in the latest 9Marks e-journal, Mark Dever makes this statement: "I have many dear paedo-baptists friends from whom I have learned much. Yet I see their practice as a sinful (though sincere) error from which God protects them by allowing for inconsistency in their doctrinal system, just as he graciously protects me from consistency with my own errors."It is a statement that has gotten him in trouble with several upstanding bloggers. That said, in my humble opinion, it is really nothing new or controversial (as Dever has sought to explain in this follow up post). Those who (by … [Read more...] about The Sin of Infant Baptism – Mark Dever & Scott Clark
Ligonier National Conference – Q&A Session III
The panel consisted of D.A. Carson, Derek Thomas, Robert Godfrey, and Thabiti Anyabwile. John Duncan moderated. 1. Why do we de-emphasize general revelation in the Reformed theology tradition? I'm not sure we do, but we should note both the value of general revelation and its inadequacy. General revelation gives the knowledge of God's nature but it is insufficient to save. 2. What if we are in a hostile work environment (closed to the gospel)? Be gracious and winsome and thankful that you are interacting with those who must be won. You have to love these people. If you are afraid of them, … [Read more...] about Ligonier National Conference – Q&A Session III
Ligonier National Conference – Derek Thomas
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 God Strengthens: Ezekiel Properly Explained, … [Read more...] about Ligonier National Conference – Derek Thomas