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2009 Next Conference
This year the New Attitude Conference became Next Conference. The subject this year was Jesus Christ, and a marvelous conference it was. Between Sinclair Ferguson and Don Carson you can’t go wrong.
One surprise speaker was Kevin DeYoung, pastor of University Reformed Church in Lansing, Michigan, and author of a number of books including Why We’re Not Emergent and Just Do Something. DeYoung gave us a wonderful picture of Christ as life giver, looking at portraits of him dealing the demoniac, Jarius’ daugther, the unclean woman, and the storm that threatened the disciples.
Here is the list of main sessions:
Preeminence, Josh Harris
Incarnation, Don Carson
Life, Kevin DeYoung
Death, C. J. Mahaney
Resurrection, Sinclair Ferguson
Return, Sinclair Ferguson
Panel with Dever, Ferguson, Taylor, DeYoung, Mahaney & Harris
Don Carson: How the Book of Hebrews uses the Old Testament
Union University recently hosted The Word Within the Word Conference, and Don Carson was the plenary speaker, giving 3 messages. There are a great many messages by other speakers that have very interesting topics, yet I would like to highlight Don’s marvelous contribution. Don incredibly helps us to see how our entire Bible is threaded together by these critical passages that consider the superiority of Christ, and the priesthood of Christ. As Don says, these passages deal with things we Western Christians are completely incoherent about.
Psalm 2:7 & Samuel 7:14 in Hebrews 1
Psalm 95 in Hebrews 3 & 4
Genesis 14 & Psalm 110 in Hebrews 7
Carson tackled similar subject matter last year in a series of messages entitled ‘Why Does Hebrews Cite the Old Testament Like That?’ However, in those messages Carson focused on 4 verses in Hebrews 1 and two verses in Hebrews 5. While there is a bit of crossover, this series is more sweeping in scope, and builds upon the previous series, even though Don may not have intended that. Highly recommended.
The Glory & Loveliness of Christ, Maurice Roberts
Here are a few more messages by Maurice Roberts. If you enjoyed the Christian’s Duties and Joys series you will enjoy hearing Roberts focus his attention on the Lord Jesus Christ.
Together for the Gospel ’08
I just returned flying home from T4G in Kentucky, and the entire conference is already online. The panel sessions are not up yet, but I would guess those require some editing. Here is a brief overview.
Ligon Duncan gave an excellent overview of how systematic theology is used throughout Scripture, primarily responding to those who would dismiss the necessity of systematizing Scripture in favor of using Scripture only as a storyline.
Thabiti Anyabwile look at the issue of racism, and helpfully uncoupled the concept of race from ethnicity. However, this was a very difficult and often slippery subject to deal with, and to get the full benefit you need to listen to the panel discussion that followed for certain clarifications.
MacArthur gave a clear and powerful look at the doctrine of total depravity, or ‘complete inability’ as he prefers to call it. He not only lays out clear doctrine from Scripture, he shows how misunderstanding this doctrine dramatically impacts the clarity of the gospel message.
Mohler examined the relentless attack on substitutionary atonement and wrestled through the arguments with us, allowing us not only to see through the issues raised, but allowing us to glimpse into his incredible mind.
R. C. Sproul’s message on the Curse Motif is, as Al Mohler described it, one of Sproul’s most powerful messages that he’s ever heard. This message was stellar. Don’t miss this one.
John Piper was also in top form with an incredibly challenging message about how we are to endure suffering for the sake of Christ. This will change the way you approach ministry.
C. J. Mahaney brought us back down to earth and the harsh realities of daily life and ministry and cleared the road for success in getting back to work. This was vintage C. J.
Listen to all the panel discussions. The panels are one of the strong points of this conference, and often the panels are more engaging and challenging than the messages they preach.
Offices of Christ: Prophet, Priest & King — Grudems Systematic Theology
Grudem’s continuing series of excellent Systematic Theology lectures from his class at Scottsdale Bible Church.
Offices of Christ: Prophet, Priest & King pt. 1 mp3 >>>
The Person and Work of Christ with Carl Trueman
Christian Heritage has posted 15 lectures given by Carl Trueman on the work of Christ. I have only listened to the first lecture and will be trying to fit this in to my listening over the next few months.
Person and Work of Christ pt. 1 >>>
Person and Work of Christ pt. 2 >>>
Person and Work of Christ pt. 3 not available
Person and Work of Christ pt. 4 >>>
Person and Work of Christ pt. 5 >>>
Person and Work of Christ pt. 6 >>>
Person and Work of Christ pt. 7 >>>
Person and Work of Christ pt. 8 >>>
Person and Work of Christ pt. 9 >>>
Person and Work of Christ pt. 10 >>>
Person and Work of Christ pt. 11 >>>
Person and Work of Christ pt. 12 >>>
Person and Work of Christ pt. 13 >>>
Person and Work of Christ pt. 14 >>>
The Person of Christ: Grudem’s Systematic Theology series
Wayne Grudem has 3 messages on the person of Christ from his excellent Systematic Theology series.
The Person of Christ pt.1 mp3 >>>
The Person of Christ pt.2 mp3 >>>
Matthew Henry ‘The Seven Last Sayings of Christ on the Cross’
Michael Phillips has tackled 7 sermons focusing on Matthew Henry’s teaching on the seven last sayings of Christ on the Cross. Puritan Matthew Henry is one of the few preachers who have written a commentary on the whole Bible, his teaching is highly valued.
John Owen, the Carl Trueman Lectures
Carl Trueman has given the church a magnificent window on this lofty Puritan John Owen. This will give you a better grasp of this man, his life, his writings, and his theology.
