Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology: Philadelphia, PA
Friday, May 01, 2009, 8:00 AM - Sunday, May 03, 2009, 12:00 PM
Cost: Pre-Conference Only: $45.00, Pre-Conference Only (Special, Friend of Alliance): $35.00, Conference Only : $125.00, Conference Only (Special, Friend of Alliance): $95.00, Pre-Conference & Conference: $160.00
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Ever since the beginning of the Protestant Reformation, the doctrine of sola fide-justification through faith alone-has been at the doctrinal center of the evangelical religion. This doctrine was referred to as the material principle of the Reformation, that is, this was the heart of the matter for which the Reformed made their break in protest to Rom. But like so many other biblical teachings, justificadtion has suffered from both neglect and abuse in recent years. Some of the most heated controversies within the church have concerened this doctrine, and with it the essential issue of how a sinner can be right with God.
But, justification is not just a doctrinal matter. This subject is of the greatest concern to the day-to-day life of every Christian. J.I. Packer has written that, "justification by faith is like Atlas: it bears a world on its shoulders, the entire evangelical knowledge of saving grace." The great Puritan, Thomas Watson commented: "justification is the very hinge and pillar of Christianity. An error abut justification is dangerous, like a defect in a foundation. Justification by Christ is a spring of the water of life."
It is with these beliefs in mind that we will gather for our 38th meeting of the Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology to consider the doctrine of justification. Our goal will be more than to reaffirm the cherished convictions of classic theology, but also to return to God's Word for answers to the questions pressing upon us today. The question of how sinners are made right with God is a timeless questions, but its answer also needs to be given in light of the struggles of our present world.
Right with God: The Doctrine of Justification
Speakers: Ligon Duncan, Steven Lawson, Albert Mohler, Richard Phillips, Philip Ryken
Special Registration: Senior Citizens, Students, Host Church members, Groups of 5 or more registering at the same time, and those attending both the pre-conference and conference.
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Friday
8:00-9:00 a.m. Pre-Conference Registration
9:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Pre-Conference, Steven Lawson
John Calvin: The Man and the Preacher
6:00 p.m. Conference Registration
7:00 p.m. Opening of the 2009 PCRT
First Address: The Great Exchange
Saturday
8:00 a.m. Late Registration
9:00 a.m. Second Address: Justification through Faith Alone
10:00 a.m. Third Address: God the Just and the Justifier
11:00 a.m. Question & Answer Session
12:00 p.m. Lunch (at local restaurants)
2:00 p.m. Fourth Address: Justification in Union with Christ
3:15-4:30 p.m. Seminars
Justification and the Practice of Evangelism-Richard Phillips
(All locations)
Faith and Works in Justification: A Consideration of Paul and
James-Steven Lawson (All locations)
Justification in Church History:
Justification and the Early Church Fathers-
Ligon Duncan (PA)
Justification in Medieval and Roman Catholic Theology-
Derek Thomas (SC)
Justification: The Lutheran Re-Discovery-Michael Horton (MI)
Justification in Liberal Theology and the Emergent Church-
Reddit Andrews (CA)
4:30 p.m. Dinner (at local restaurants)
6:30 p.m. Sacred Concert
7:00 p.m. Fifth Address: Justification and the Final Judgment
Sunday PCRT joins host church worship for final address.
11:00 a.m. PCRT worships with Immanuel Baptist, Sacramento
8:30 a.m& 11:00 a.m. PCRT worships with Second Presbyterian, Greenville
8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. PCRT worships with First Christian Reformed, Grand Rapids
9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. PCRT worships with Tenth Presbyterian, Philadelphia
Sixth Address: The Present Reality of Justification
Advanced registration has closed. Walk-in registrations will be available at the start of the conference.
