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CROSSNovember 9–10, 2018

Grace Bible Fellowship ChurchQuakertown, PA

David Garner · Ray Ortlund · Richard Phillips

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Table of ConTenTs

Conference Schedule .................................................................... 3

Speakers ....................................................................................... 11

Restaurant Guide .......................................................................... 16

The Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, Board of Directors, and staff would like to express their gratitude:

to all attendees for making the sacrifice to come to this conference

to our partnersP&R Publishing and WFIL Radio for supporting our mission

to the speakers for sharing their time and wisdom

to our exhibitors:Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

IRBS Theological SeminaryIron Sharpens Iron Radio

The Rafiki FoundationReformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Reformed Theological SeminaryWestminster Theological Seminary

to our host church, Grace Bible Fellowship Church, and the many volunteers who gladly give of their time to serve the Lord

and His people at this conference

to God alone be the glory!

Join us November 8–9, 2019Worship: The Chief End of Man

Ian Duguid, Jason Helopoulos, Harry Reeder

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sChedule aT a GlanCe

Friday, November 9, 2018

6:00 p.m. Registration

7:00 p.m. The Cross of Christ, Richard Phillips

8:15 p.m. The Centrality of the Cross, Ray Ortlund

Saturday, November 10, 2018

8:30 a.m. Late Registration

9:00 a.m. The Offense of the Cross, David Garner

10:15 a.m. The Meaning of the Cross, Ray Ortlund

11:30 a.m. Lunch

1:00 p.m. Workshops

· The Power and Practice of Forgiveness David Garner · Whatever Happened to Hell? Timothy Gibson · The “Old Man” Crucified: How the Historical Adam Magnifies the Cross of Christ Carlton Wynne

2:30 p.m. Break

2:45 p.m. The Glory of the Cross, Richard Phillips

4:00 p.m. Closing Announcements and Benediction

RECORDINGThe Quakertown Conference on Reformed Theology is partially supported by the sales of recordings of our events; therefore, audio and video recording is strictly prohibited during any part of this event without prior written consent from the Alliance and the QCRT committee. Thank you for your stewardship towards this ministry.

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sChedule of evenTsfriday eveninG, november 9, 2018

Registration (6:00 p.m.)

Prelude (6:50 p.m.) Colin Howland Director of Music Tenth Presbyterian Church Philadelphia, PA

Alliance Welcome (7:00 p.m.) Mark Daniels Director of Broadcasting Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals Lancaster, PA

Call to Worship Ronald Kohl Chair Quakertown Conference on Reformed Theology

Invocation

*Hymn 92: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Ein’ feste Burg

Welcome to the 2018 QCRT Ronald Kohl Senior Pastor Grace Bible Fellowship Church Quakertown, PA

Scripture Reading: John 19:28-30 John Muhlfeld Senior Pastor Covenant Presbyterian Church Harleysville, PA

Prayer John Muhlfeld

*Hymn 296: All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name Coronation

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The Cross of Christ Richard Phillips Chair Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology

Break (8:00 p.m.)Scripture Reading: Romans 3:21-26 John LoRusso Associate Pastor Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church Allentown, PA

Prayer John LoRusso

*Hymn 246: Man of Sorrows! What a Name Hallelujah! What a Savior!

The Centrality of the Cross Ray Ortlund Senior Pastor Immanuel Church Nashville, TN

*Hymn 455: And Can It Be That I Should Gain Sagina

*Benediction

Postlude Colin Howland

*Please stand if physically able

saTurday morninG, november 10, 2018

Registration (8:30 a.m.)

Prelude (8:50 a.m.) Colin Howland

Alliance Welcome (9:00 a.m.) Mark Daniels

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Call to Worship

Invocation

*Hymn: The Power of the Cross (p. 10)

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Timothy Gibson Senior Pastor Ebenezer Bible Fellowship Church Bethlehem, PA

Prayer Timothy Gibson

The Offense of the Cross David Garner Associate Professor of Systematic Theology Westminster Theological Seminary Philadelphia, PA

Break (10:00 a.m.)

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 53:3-6 Jeff Evans Senior Pastor Christ Community Bible Church Perkasie, PA

Prayer Jeff Evans

*Hymn 247: O Sacred Head, Now Wounded Passion Chorale

The Meaning of the Cross Ray Ortlund

Announcements

Lunch (11:30 a.m.)

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Workshops (1:00 p.m.) Whatever Happened to Hell? Timothy Gibson/Rooms 104-106 The Power and Practice of Forgiveness David Garner/Sanctuary The “Old Man” Crucified: How the Historical Adam Magnifies the Cross of Christ Carlton Wynne/Rooms 113-115

Break (2:30 p.m.)

Scripture Reading: John 12:20-26 Keith Strunk Senior Pastor Saucon Community Bible Fellowship Church Hellertown, PA

Prayer Keith Strunk

*Hymn 251: Beneath the Cross of Jesus St. Christopher

The Glory of the Cross Richard Phillips Senior Pastor Second Presbyterian Church Greenville, SC

*Hymn 264: Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross Near The Cross

*Benediction

Postlude Colin Howland

*Please stand if physically able

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abouT The speakers

David Garner is associate professor of Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. A graduate of the University of North Carolina (BS, 1987), Dallas Theological Seminary (ThM, 1992) and Westminster Theological Seminary (PhD, 2002), he has served in pastoral ministry, theological education, and parachurch ministries since 1986. He has lived and taught in various parts of the world, including Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. From 2003-2007, he served as director for TE3 (Theological Education for Eastern Europe), a regional theological training ministry based in Sofia, Bulgaria. He and his wife have six children.

Timothy Gibson serves as the senior pastor of Ebenezer Bible Fellowship Church in Bethlehem, PA. He is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he earned his doctor of ministry degree. He has been married to his best friend Julie since 1993 and the Lord has blessed their family with four incredible children: Hannah, Abram, Callie, and Hudson.

Ray Ortlund is senior pastor of Immanuel Church in Nashville, Tennessee, the president of Renewal Ministries, and a council member of The Gospel Coalition. He has authored a number of books, including Marriage and the Mystery of the Gospel. He and his wife, Jani, have four children.

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abouT The speakers

Richard Phillips is chair of the Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology and the senior minister of Second Presbyterian Church in Greenville, SC. An officer in the United States Army for thirteen years, Phillips commanded tank units and later served as assistant professor of Leadership at West Point before resigning with the rank of major to enter the ministry. He is the author of numerous books, including, The Masculine Mandate: God’s Calling to Men and I Samuel in the Reformed Expository Commentary Series. Rick writes for reformation21.org.

Carlton Wynne is assistant professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA. He has served as a pastor in the Presbyterian Church in America, and has co-edited Zeal for Godliness: Devotional Meditations on Calvin’s Institutes with Derek Thomas.

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State City Station Program Freq Time Day(s)

NJ Trenton WCHR BSH 920 AM 10:00 a.m. Saturday

NJ Trenton WCHR BSH 920 AM 9:30 a.m. Sunday

NJ Trenton WCHR BSH 920 AM 10:00 p.m. Sunday

NJ Trenton WCHR BSH 920 AM 2:00 a.m. Saturday

PA Allentown WBYN AM BSH 1160 AM 8:00 a.m. Sunday

PA Carlisle WIOO BSH 1000 AM 11:00 a.m. Sunday

PA Carlisle WPFG ELW 91.3 FM 1:30 p.m. Saturday

PA Carlisle WPFG BSH 91.3 FM 1:00 p.m. Sunday

PA Danville WPGM AM BSH 1570 AM 9:00 a.m. Sunday

PA Danville WPGM AM BSH 1570 AM 5:30 p.m. Sunday

PA Danville WPGM FM BSH 96.7 FM 9:00 a.m. Sunday

PA Danville WPGM FM BSH 96.7 FM 5:30 p.m. Sunday

PA Lancaster WDAC BSH 94.5 FM 9:30 a.m. Sunday

PA New Berlin WBGM BSH 88.1 FM 9:00 a.m. Sunday

PA New Berlin WBGM BSH 88.1 FM 5:30 p.m. Sunday

PA Philadelphia WFIL BSH 560 AM 9:30 a.m. Sunday

PA Philadelphia WFIL NFW 560 AM 12:30 p.m. Sunday

PA Philadelphia WKDN BHB 950 AM 9:00 p.m. All Week

PA Philadelphia WKDN BHB 950 AM 9:00 a.m. Sunday

PA Philadelphia WKDN BSH 950 AM 10:00 a.m. Sunday

PA Philadelphia WNTP NFW 990 AM 8:30 a.m. Sunday

PA Philadelphia WVCH BHB 740 AM 6:00 p.m. Mon-Fri

PA Philadelphia WVCH BHB 740 AM 10:00 a.m. Sunday

PA Philadelphia WVCH BHB 740 AM 4:00 p.m. Sunday

PA Philadelphia WVCH BSH 740 AM 9:30 a.m. Friday

PA Philadelphia WVCH BSH 740 AM 7:30 a.m. Sunday

BSH—The Bible Study Hour · BHB—Dr. Barnhouse & the Bible· ELW—Every Last Word

NFW—No Falling Word

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State City Station Program Freq Time Day(s)

PA Philadelphia WVCH BSH 740 AM 3:00 p.m. Sunday

PA Philadelphia WVCH ELW 740 AM 4:30 p.m. Saturday

PA Philadelphia WVCH ELW 740 AM 8:00 a.m. Sunday

PA Philadelphia WVCH ELW 740 AM 9:30 a.m. Wednesday

PA Philadelphia WVCH ELW 740 AM 3:00 p.m. Thursday

PA Reading KEBR BHB 89.3 FM 9:00 p.m. All Week

PA Reading KEBR BHB 89.3 FM 9:00 a.m. Sunday

PA Reading KEBR BSH 89.3 FM 10:00 a.m. Sunday

PA Sayre WPEL BHB 92.1 FM 3:30 p.m. Sunday

PA Sayre WPEL BSH 92.1 FM 11:30 a.m. Saturday

PA Sayre WPEL BSH 92.1 FM 5:30 p.m. Sunday

PA Scranton WPEL BHB 96.5 FM 3:30 p.m. Sunday

PA Scranton WPEL BSH 96.5 FM 11:30 a.m. Saturday

PA Scranton WPEL BSH 96.5 FM 5:30 p.m. Sunday

PA Williamsport WJSA AM BSH 1600 AM 8:30 a.m. Sunday

PA Williamsport WJSA AM BSH 1600 AM 7:00 p.m. Sunday

PA Williamsport WJSA FM BSH 96.3 FM 8:30 a.m. Sunday

PA Williamsport WJSA FM BSH 96.3 FM 7:00 p.m. Sunday

BSH—The Bible Study Hour · BHB—Dr. Barnhouse & the Bible· ELW—Every Last Word

NFW—No Falling Word

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OnlineExpositor.fm BHB 7:00 a.m., 1:00 & 6:00 p.m. Mon-Fri BSH 7:30 a.m., 1:30 & 6:30 p.m. Mon-Fri

Bott on iHeartRADIO iheart.com/live/bott-radio-network-6220* BSH 8:30 a.m. Sunday ELW 10:00 p.m. Sunday

*Also available at these times on Alexa “Alexa, open Bott Radio Network”

On Demand

BSH – The Bible Study Hour and Alliance apps, Alexa, Google Play, ChristianRadio.com, iTunes, OnePlace.com, TheBibleStudyHour.org

BHB – Dr. Barnhouse & the Bible and Alliance apps, ChristianRadio.com, iTunes, OnePlace.com, DrBarnhouse.org

ELW – Alliance app, Alexa, ChristianRadio.com, EveryLastWord.org, iTunes, OnePlace.com

NFW – Alliance app, ChristianRadio.com, iTunes, NoFallingWord.org, OnePlace.com

MoS – Alliance app, Google Play, iTunes, MortificationOfSpin.org, Stitcher

TotG – Alliance app, Google Play, iTunes, Stitcher, TheologyOnTheGo.org

BSH=The Bible Study Hour; ELW=Every Last Word; and BHB=Dr. Barnhouse & the BibleNFW = No Falling Word, MoS = Mortification of Spin, TotG = Theology on the Go

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resTauranT Guide

A–Target shopping center has these restaurants:Chick-Fil-AFrank’s TrattoriaRed RobinStarbucks (located inside Target)Wawa

B–Trainer’s Corner shopping center has these restaurants:TGI Friday’sMcDonald’sBurger KingGiovanni’s Pizza and Italian RestaurantBest Food in Town (Chinese)StarbucksFive Guys Burgers and FriesJersey Mike’s Subs

C—Richland Crossing shopping center has these restaurants:Applebee’sArby’sGarden Buffet (Chinese)Panera BreadSubway (located inside Wal-Mart)

D—Quakertown Plaza shopping center has these restaurants:Boston Market

Buffalo Wild WingsItalian Delight (Pizza)The Pub

E—The following restaurants can be found south of Quakertown along Route 309 (before 309 becomes an expressway):Dairy QueenDragon Penn Chinese FoodDunkin DonutsFrank’s PizzaFries’ Rebellion Kitchen and TaphouseLee’s Hoagie HouseLittle Caesar’sPizza HutRossi’s PizzaSal’s Pizza RandaSunday’sTaco BellWawa

F—The following restaurants can be found in the center of Quakertown along or in sight of Route 313:Karlton CaféChina WokDunkin DonutsDominick’s PizzaTijuana Tacos

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resTauranT Guide

1. Brick Tavern Inn

2. Quakertown Family Restaurant (Diner)

3. Yum Yum Bake Shop

4. Wendy’s

5. John’s Plain and Fancy Diner

6. Popeye’s Chicken

7. Roma Pizza

8. McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn

QuakerTown ConferenCe on reformed TheoloGy evaluaTion form—2018

Please rank the following categories on a scale of 1-41=strongly disagree; 2=disagree; 3=agree; 4=strongly agree

1. The theme and content of the event was useful for my church ministry. 1 2 3 4

2. The theme and content of the event was useful for me personally. 1 2 3 4

3. The event logistics (parking, seating, communication) were well organized. 1 2 3 4

4. The speakers delivered thoughtful and fair presentations. 1 2 3 4

5. I plan to attend a future Alliance event. 1 2 3 4

6. The event staff and volunteers were helpful. 1 2 3 4

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1. What is your position in your church? (Circle one) Pastor Elder Deacon Layperson Teacher Other?

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4. What was the best part about this event?

5. What suggestions do you have for us?

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WORSHIP:the Chief

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November 8–9, 2019Grace Bible Fellowship Church

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