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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology 2013


Conference title:  "In the Beginning: God, Adam, and You"

Plenary Speakers:
Joel Beeke
Kevin DeYoung (MI)
Liam Goligher (PA)
Richard Phillips
Derek Thomas

Pre-Conference:  "Our Forgotten Heritage: Recovering a Reformed Ministry"
Speaker:  Jon Payne

Venues and dates:
Grand Rapids, MI
March 15-17, 2013

Philadelphia, PA
April 19-21, 2013

For more information on this conference go to their web site on Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals at http://www.alliancenet.org/CC_Content_Page/0,,PTID307086_CHID811018_CIID,02013.html [accessed 13 FEB 2013].

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

“The America you thought you knew is gone…”


The following was posted today on inside pages at http://www.insidepages.net/the-america-you-thought-you-knew-is-gone/?.
"On November 25, 2012, Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Pastor of The Moody Church for over 30 years, preached a sermon titled “Where do we go from here?”.
The following is taken from Dr. Lutzer’s recently released book  Where Do We Go Go from Here?
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“It’s gone.
Some of you will remember when the Christian philosopher Francis Schaeffer told us back in the 1970′s that someday we would wake up and find out that the America we once knew was gone. That day is here.
We have crossed an invisible line, and there are no signs that we are capable of turning back. Like a boat caught in the mighty torrent of the Niagara River, we are being swept along with the powerful cultural currents that just might put us over the brink. Seemingly irrevocable trends put in motion forty years ago continue to gather greater momentum and speed. Our Judeo-Christian heritage that gave us the freedoms we have enjoyed is for the most part gone, and in its place is an intolerant form of humanism that can boast of one victory after another. The “cultural war” we used to speak about appears to be over, and we have lost.
Daily, perhaps hourly, we are losing the war for America’s heart and mind. We must understand the direction and speed of this cultural river that has spilled over and engulfed our land. We must also ask: what should we be doing at this critical hour?
This booklet is above all a message of hope a message intended to help us refocus our priorities in a day of great opportunity. Rather than lick our wounds, withdraw from the public debate, and stand aside as we bemoan the fate of this great nation, we must regroup, get our bearings, and remember why we are here and what we are called to do. Never before in American history has it been more important for the church to be all that it can be in a society that is increasingly hostile to Christian values.”
To Watch the full sermon click here."
The URL for the link to the full sermon on The Moody Church is http://www.moodychurch.org/watch-online/where-do-we-go-here/.

January 22, 1973

Watch "January 1973" on YouTube at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_GW7z-klak&list=UUqmNXuT6zlHpz3mCdXVCohw
[accessed 12 FEB 2013].

Forty years.

Forty years of murder.
Forty years of slaughter.
Forty years of our government sanctioning murder.
Forty years of our government protecting murderers.
Forty years of our tax dollars funding murder.

Forty years of blood crying from the ground of our land for justice.

"And he said, What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother’s blood crieth unto me from the ground. And now art thou cursed from the earth, which hath opened her mouth to receive thy brother’s blood from thy hand"
Genesis 4:10-11, The Holy Bible (King James Version, public domain)

How long, O Lord, how long?

"O LORD God, to whom vengeance belongeth; O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, shew thyself. Lift up thyself, thou judge of the earth: render a reward to the proud. LORD, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked triumph? How long shall they utter and speak hard things? and all the workers of iniquity boast themselves? They break in pieces thy people, O LORD, and afflict thine heritage. They slay the widow and the stranger, and murder the fatherless. Yet they say, The LORD shall not see, neither shall the God of Jacob regard it. Understand, ye brutish among the people: and ye fools, when will ye be wise? He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, shall he not see? He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he correct? he that teacheth man knowledge, shall not he know? The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity. Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy law; That thou mayest give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit be digged for the wicked. For the LORD will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance. But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it. Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity? Unless the LORD had been my help, my soul had almost dwelt in silence. When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up. In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul. Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee, which frameth mischief by a law? They gather themselves together against the soul of the righteous, and condemn the innocent blood. But the LORD is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge. And he shall bring upon them their own iniquity, and shall cut them off in their own wickedness; yea, the LORD our God shall cut them off."
Psalm 94, The Holy Bible (King James Version, public domain)

How long, O Lord, how long??

"O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! even cry out unto thee of violence, and thou wilt not save! Why dost thou shew me iniquity, and cause me to behold grievance? for spoiling and violence are before me: and there are that raise up strife and contention. Therefore the law is slacked, and judgment doth never go forth: for the wicked doth compass about the righteous; therefore wrong judgment proceedeth. Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvellously: for I will work a work in your days, which ye will not believe, though it be told you."
Habakkuk 1:2-5, The Holy Bible (King James Version, public domain)

How long, O Lord, how long???


While we wait and pray, there may be something more that you can do to bring this slaughter to an end.  Educate yourself.  Educate others.  Stay informed.  Communicate with your government officials.  These are the basics.  You take it from there.


Pro-Life Organizations

Listed alphabetically:

Abort73

American Life League

Americans United for Life

CareNet

CareNet of Scranton

LifeNews 

National Right to Life

Physicians for Life

Pro-Life America




Friday, February 8, 2013

Notice of Postponement of Bible and Theology Conference


The Bible and Theology Conference previously scheduled for tomorrow at Faith Baptist Fellowship has been postponed due to the forecasted effects of the winter storm we will be experiencing between now and the scheduled start time.  The new date is Saturday 23 FEB 2013 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.  Please note also the address correction below for Faith Baptist Fellowship from what was previously listed.  

Please ensure distribution of this information to anyone you think may have intended to come tomorrow.  

We appreciate your help in getting the word out about this postponement, and your understanding of this decision.

Once again, anyone planning to attend in two weeks is requested to let me know so that those planning the dinner for the Conference may be prepared.  The church email address is on this web site and below.

Soli Deo Gloria,

John T. "Jack" Jeffery
Pastor, Wayside Gospel Chapel
Greentown, PA

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Bible and Theology Conference:

The Cessation of Tongues, the Termination of "the Signs of the Apostles", and the Continuation of Counterfeit Miracles

Date: 
Saturday, February 23, 2013

Venue: 
Faith Baptist Fellowship
1397 Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436

Speaker:  
John T. "Jack" Jeffery
Pastor, Wayside Gospel Chapel
Greentown, PA

Schedule:
Three sessions including question and answer time with a dinner meal prior to the final session. 

RSVP:

If you are planning to attend this conference please let Pastor Jeffery know as soon as possible by email either to waysidegospelchapel (at) yahoo (dot) com, or johntjeff (at) verizon (dot) net.   This will assist with the meal planning.

Outline of Subjects for the 3 Sessions:

Session 1 - The Cessation of Tongues: 
A Sign of Covenantal Curse in Israel's History

Session 2 - The Termination of "the Signs of the Apostles", Part 1: 
The Clusters of Miracles in the Biblical History,
and The Signs of the Apostles in the First Century

Session 3 - The Termination of "the Signs of the Apostles", Part 2: 
The Cessation of the Signs of the Apostles in the First Century, and The Continuation of Counterfeit Miracles in Church History

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

2013 Advancing the Church Conference

“Preaching the Word”
with Keynote Speaker Dr. D.A. Carson

Website:
Advancing the Church at http://www.advancingthechurch.org/ [accessed 30 JAN 2013].

Dates:
March 5-8, 2013
See "Schedule" below.

Venue:
Calvary Baptist Seminary
1380 S. Valley Forge Road
Lansdale, PA  19446
http://www.cbs.edu/

Location:
The Seminary is two miles east of Exit 31 of the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Philadelphia's public transit system provides easy access via light rail from Center City Philadelphia, with three rail stops within a three-mile radius of the seminary.

Contact:
For questions please contact Gail Banz at:
email - gbanz (at) cbs (dot) edu, or
phone - (215) 368-7538, ext. 139.

Speakers:

Keynote Speaker - D.A. Carson
Dr. Carson is research professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. With rich experience in academic as well as pastoral ministry, D.A. Carson is an active guest lecturer in educational and church settings around the world. Carson has made an especially significant contribution to the church in the area of preaching. Along with being an engaging and effective expositor of biblical texts, he has exemplified preaching which is sensitive to the Bible’s larger story line.

J.D. Crowley - Church Planter, Northeast Cambodia

Doug Finkbeiner - Professor of New Testament, Calvary Baptist Seminary, Lansdale, PA

Sam Harbin - President, Calvary Baptist Seminary, Lansdale, PA

Jack Klem - President, Clearwater Christian College, Clearwater, FL

Tim Jordan - Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church; Chancellor, Calvary Baptist Seminary, Lansdale, PA

Schedule:

Tuesday March 5, 2013
8 AM – NoonCBS Seminary Showcase
3 - 7 PMConference Registration
3:00 PMSummit Center Seminar: Your Church and Healthcare Changes – Nick Yzzi
7:00 PMGeneral Session – Tim Jordan
8:30 PMExhibit Area Open – complimentary refreshments
Wednesday March 6, 2013
8 - 9 AMExhibit area open – complimentary light breakfast
9:00 AMGeneral Session – D.A. Carson
10:15 AMExhibit area open
10:45 AMPreachers’ and Teachers’ Institute – CBS Faculty and special guests
NoonLunch
2:00 PMGeneral Session – Sam Harbin
3:00 PMExhibit area open
3:30 PMQ & A with D.A. Carson
7:00 PMGeneral Session – D.A. Carson
8:30 PMExhibit Area Open – complimentary refreshments
Thursday March 7, 2013
8 - 9 AMExhibit area open – complimentary light breakfast
9:00 AMGeneral Session – D.A. Carson
10:15 AMExhibit area open
10:45 AMPreachers’ and Teachers’ Institute – CBS Faculty and special guests
NoonLunch
2:00 PMGeneral Session – Doug Finkbeiner
3:00 PMExhibit area open
3:30 PMQ & A with D.A. Carson
5:00 PMCalvary Baptist Seminary Alumni Reception
7:00 PMGeneral Session – D.A. Carson
8:30 PMExhibit Area Open – complimentary refreshments
Friday March 8, 2013
8 - 9 AMExhibit area open – complimentary light breakfast
9:00 AMGeneral Session – J.D. Crowley
10:15 AMExhibit area open
10:45 AMClosing General Session – D.A. Carson

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Bible and Theology Conference


The Cessation of Tongues, the Termination of "the Signs of the Apostles", and the Continuation of Counterfeit Miracles

Date:  

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Time:

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Venue:

Faith Baptist Fellowship
108 Van Leuven Rd.
Lake Ariel, PA 18436

Speaker:  

John T. "Jack" Jeffery
Pastor, Wayside Gospel Chapel
Greentown, PA

Schedule:

Three sessions including question and answer time with a dinner meal prior to the final session. 

RSVP:

If you are planning to attend this conference please let Pastor Jeffery know as soon as possible by email either to waysidegospelchapel (at) yahoo (dot) com, or johntjeff (at) verizon (dot) net.   This will assist with the meal planning.

Monday, January 28, 2013

2013 John Bunyan Conference


The 2013 John Bunyan Conference is scheduled for April 22-24 at the Reformed Baptist Church, Lewisburg, PA

Speakers:

Gary George is a life-long resident of Worcester County, Massachusetts in the heart of New England. He has been the pastor of Sovereign Grace Chapel in Southbridge, MA since 1992. Gary and his wife Michelle have five grown children.
Jim Hamilton is Associate Professor of Biblical Theology at Southern Seminary and Preaching Pastor at Kenwood Baptist Church in Louisville, KY. He previously taught at the Houston Campus of Southwestern Seminary and is the author of God’s Indwelling Presence: The Holy Spirit in the Old and New Testaments (B&H 2006), God’s Glory in Salvation through Judgment: A Biblical Theology (Crossway 2010), and Revelation: The Spirit Speaks to the Churches (Crossway 2012).
David Robinson is pastor of Grace Bible Church in Cambridge Ontario. He has been pastor for the last eighteen years and recently planted a church (Redeemer Bible Church) in nearby Kitchener. David is married to Eva and they have three children.
Kirk Wellum is the Principal of Toronto Baptist Seminary and Bible College where he also teaches Systematic and Pastoral Theology. Before coming to TBS Kirk served as a pastor for a total of 24 years in three churches in Southern Ontario. He has written numerous articles for a variety of Christian magazines and has spoken at conferences in Canada, the United States, the UK, and Africa. Kirk is married and has four children.
A. Blake White is currently working on a PhD in Systematic and Biblical Theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. He has authored seven books and is married to Alicia. They have two boys, Josiah and Asher.
Topics:

Gary George - New Covenant Theology and Pastoral Ministry (2 Messages)
James M. Hamilton, Jr. - Biblical Theology (3 Messages)
David Robinson - Preaching Sovereignty in the Old Testament (2 Messages)
Kirk Wellum - Jesus Christ: the Architect and Apex of the Church, and The Wisdom of God
A. Blake White - Towards a Missional Ecclesiology (2 Messages), and The Abrahamic Covenant in Galatians
Source:  Sound of Grace/New Covenant Media at http://www.sogncm.org/pages/events/2013-john-bunyan-conference/ [accessed 28 JAN 2013].