One week away, November 6-7, The John 3:16 Conference (J316) will be held at the Woodstock First Baptist Church, Woodstock, Georgia. Some have wondered whether or not the conference would succeed. Evidently, J316 has not only settled that ambiguity, registration is now limited:
"Registration for the conference with meals has ended due to reaching capacity. You may still register for the conference only."
Thus, if you were planning to come to beautiful North Georgia and reap theological rewards but procrastination got the better of you, you can still come, and still reap the rewards, but you'll have to forgo the home-cooked meals provided on site at the conference.
The Speaker Lineup is Superb:
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Dr. Jerry Vines - Conference Host -
John 3:16 Dr. Jerry Vines is a native of Carrollton, Georgia.
He was educated at Mercer University (B.A.), New Orleans
Theological Seminary (B.D.), and Luther Rice Seminary, (Th.D.). |
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Dr. Johnny Hunt - Host Pastor - SBC
President Dr. Johnny M. Hunt is the senior pastor of First
Baptist Church of Woodstock, GA. His dynamic and
evangelistic messages have made him a very sought after
speaker worldwide. Since coming to First Baptist Church
in 1987, the church has experienced explosive growth.
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Dr. Paige Patterson - Topic:
Total Depravity As the eighth president of Southwestern Baptist
Theological Seminary, Paige Patterson brings to the
position three decades of experience in the education of
pastors and missionaries. |
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Dr. Richard Land - Topic:
Unconditional Election Princeton (A.B., magna cum laude) and Oxford
(D.Phil.) educated, Dr. Richard Land has served as
president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics &
Religious Liberty Commission since 1988. |
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Dr. David Allen - Topic:
Limited Atonement Dean of the School of Theology, Professor of Preaching,
Director of the Center for Expository Preaching, and
George W. Truett Chair of Ministry. |
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Dr. Steve Lemke - Topic:
Irresistible Grace
Dr. Steve Lemke is Provost at New Orleans Baptist
Theological Seminary. He is currently serving as the
Director of the Baptist Center for Theology and
Ministry, and editor of The Journal for Baptist
Theology and Ministry. In addition to serving on the
faculty of NOBTS, he has taught on the faculty of
Southwestern Seminary and Williams Baptist College. |
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Dr. Ken Keathley - Topic:
Perseverance of the Saints
Dr.
Ken Keathley currently serves as Senior Associate Dean
and Professor of Theology at Southeastern Baptist
Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC, as well as
interim pastor at Great Bridge Baptist Church in
Chesapeake, VA. |
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Dr. Charles Stanley - Topic: John
3:16 to the entire world. Dr. Charles F. Stanley, pastor of the First Baptist
Church of Atlanta and founder of In Touch Ministries,
demonstrates a keen awareness of people’s needs by
providing practical biblical truths for everyday life. |
Even if you must do breakfast at Wendy's and lunch at Longhorn, make your way to J316. It will not disappoint. With that, I am...
Peter
Although I might be considered "the visiting team," I must concur in that this is a line-up that is indeed worth eating at the Longhorn in order to attend. In addition, since I am not young enough to know everything anymore, no doubt there will be some solid biblical exposition for one to ponder.
I look forward to the MP3s but remain rather convinced that my favorite flower will stay the same.
Posted by: John Daly | 2008.10.31 at 10:24 AM
OK, Peter, forgive me but just in case any of those men happen to visit your blog, I have to do my best to get in you trouble if I possibly can. Who is your favorite speaker of all of these? And who do you think will do the best job on this topic, if a different person?
Posted by: Byroniac | 2008.11.01 at 10:02 PM
John Daly, what do you think of Timothy George's ROSES acronym? In the horticultural context, the Tulip is not my favorite flower (unless it's plastic and therefore can't die under my care). But theologically, I'm with you (just wish there were 6 or 7 points instead of just five, though, personally).
Posted by: Byroniac | 2008.11.01 at 10:09 PM
Byron,
Thanks alot. I suppose now I'll be kicked out of the conference...
Of the Pastor-theologians, I have heard all three live and read at least one book from each, with Vines being my favorite.
Of the 5 academics presenting, I have surprisingly heard none of them live (as I recall) other than a "report" or something that does not count. As for writings, my experience is, for the most part, papers and public positions they've taken. I can think of no book of any I've actually read from cover to cover.
So, when I say this, that should be helpful: I don't know who I favor.
With that, I am...
Peter
Posted by: peter lumpkins | 2008.11.02 at 10:21 AM
I do not really know any of them very well. But I have always particularly enjoyed listening to Charles Stanley. He seems to have a way to make theology very practical, and no doubt he will do the same for evangelism at this conference. I have heard enough positive commentary on the others to be interested in listening to them in general, though I would respectfully disagree in this specific area. My only wish is that Roger Olson would be speaking as well.
Posted by: Byroniac | 2008.11.02 at 10:57 AM
i had to laugh Peter, when i saw today's verse of the day..
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
:)
Steve
Posted by: grosey | 2008.11.02 at 04:44 PM