Reformed Churchmen

We are Confessional Calvinists and a Prayer Book Church-people. In 2012, we remembered the 350th anniversary of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer; also, we remembered the 450th anniversary of John Jewel's sober, scholarly, and Reformed "An Apology of the Church of England." In 2013, we remembered the publication of the "Heidelberg Catechism" and the influence of Reformed theologians in England, including Heinrich Bullinger's Decades. For 2014: Tyndale's NT translation. For 2015, John Roger, Rowland Taylor and Bishop John Hooper's martyrdom, burned at the stakes. Books of the month. December 2014: Alan Jacob's "Book of Common Prayer" at: http://www.amazon.com/Book-Common-Prayer-Biography-Religious/dp/0691154813/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417814005&sr=8-1&keywords=jacobs+book+of+common+prayer. January 2015: A.F. Pollard's "Thomas Cranmer and the English Reformation: 1489-1556" at: http://www.amazon.com/Thomas-Cranmer-English-Reformation-1489-1556/dp/1592448658/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420055574&sr=8-1&keywords=A.F.+Pollard+Cranmer. February 2015: Jaspar Ridley's "Thomas Cranmer" at: http://www.amazon.com/Thomas-Cranmer-Jasper-Ridley/dp/0198212879/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422892154&sr=8-1&keywords=jasper+ridley+cranmer&pebp=1422892151110&peasin=198212879

Friday, February 22, 2013

American "Non-Confessional" Baptyerians: Ligonier Ministries 2013

http://www.ligonier.org/blog/day-2-2013-national-conference/

Day 2 — 2013 National Conference

from Feb 22, 2013Category: Ministry News
 

Today is day two of our 2013 National Conference, No Compromise: Standing for the Truth of God’s Word.

Christians began arriving as early as 7am this morning and at 10pm there were still Christians enjoying fellowship, discussing the Scriptures, and reading. Day two is the longest of the conference’s three days, and below is a summary and several highlights.

Today’s Sessions

Here I Stand from Steven Lawson
Steven Lawson explained why it is essential for the church to stand firm in their belief that the Scriptures are inspired, inerrant, and authoritative. We must be willing to defend its veracity. Here we stand. We can do no other.

Family Tradition from Cal Thomas

Cal Thomas explored the modern culture’s attacks on the family and how their worldview has sadly infiltrated much of today’s church. We must stand firm for family values in our post-Christian world.

Doctrine in the Dock from Sinclair Ferguson

Sinclair Ferguson refuted the idea that “doctrine divides while experience unites” and explained how doctrine is valuable and essential in the church. Doctrine transforms experience and helps us apply what we study to our lives.

Have Mercy from Alistair Begg

Despite the fact that Jesus associated with the sick, the sinful, and the socially outcast, many Christians have adopted an attitude similar to the Pharisees, who shunned those they deemed unworthy of compassion. Alistair Begg exhorted us to practice true mercy toward those outside the church and to be merciful to others just as our Heavenly Father has been merciful to us.

A Good Offense from R.C. Sproul Jr.

R.C. Sproul Jr. exhorted Christians to preach the foolishness of Christ crucified to this world and to stand boldly against modern evils such as abortion. The gospel is offensive and therefore we preach knowing that we will be hated for the sake of Christ.

He Is Risen Indeed from Ravi Zacharias

The last session of day two came as Ravi Zacharias expounded on the nature of resurrection life being inextricably linked to the miraculous nature of creation, the new birth, and redemption. Because of these truths, we through Jesus Christ, may have hope not only in this world, but also in the world to come.


Tweetable Highlights

Google Hangout

During our 2013 National Conference we’re “Hanging Out” with several of our guests. On day two, we interviewed Steven J. Lawson and discussed several of today’s messages, what to do if you’re struggling with sin, Scripture and the unbeliever, Martin Luther, doctrine, theology, and more. You can watch it here or see it below.



Note: Our conference messages will be on Ligonier.org next week to stream for free. Stay tuned for an announcement of when they’re available.

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