Fundamentalism & Evangelicalism

[Note: When I return to Indianapolis, I will write a brief article, focusing on my personal reflections on the conference, probably on Saturday or Monday.]

This is the final message of the ATC Conference.

Introduction:

Song: “Speak O Lord.” (Gettys) When Tim Jordan introduced Kevin Bauder, he mentioned that at the end of this school year, Bauder will be stepping down from the presidency at Central Seminary and staying on at the seminary but focusing on research and writing.

Text: 2 John 7-11

Introduction:

The session began by singing “As the Deer” followed by Tim’s message.

Text: 1 Cor. 9

Introduction:

After a great song set focused on the work of Christ (Come Thou Fount, The Power of the Cross, When I Survey, There Is a Fountain, and You Are My All in All), a pastoral intern named Garrett gave his testimony of faith in Christ. Then, Mark Dever began his message. (Personal Note: I have been really looking forward to this message, given the text and subject matter. The Lord has used it powerfully in my heart already.)

Text: Romans 5:8-10

Introduction:

Speaker Panel: Tim Jordan, Dave Doran, Sam Harbin, Kevin Bauder, and Mark Dever

After singing “I’d Rather Have Jesus,” Dr. Dave Doran began his message:

Text: Col. 1:28

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After singing “Day by Day,” Tim Jordan invited Mark Dever to the platform. Another of his pastoral interns, Tripp, shared his testimony of faith in Christ and then Mark began his message.

Introduction:

After a beautiful time of worship (with strings, guitar, piano, and vocals) singing songs like: Before the Throne of God Above, In Christ Alone, It Is Well, and How Can I Keep from Singing, Dr. Sam Harbin launched into a great overview of 2 Corinthians.

Introduction:

At 2 PM this afternoon, the ATC Conference hosted a panel with the following men on the platform together: Dave Doran, Tim Jordan, Mark Dever, Kevin Bauder, and Sam Harbin. I have to be honest, for the first 38 minutes I was completely bored. It’s not that the conversation was uninteresting, but the elephant in the room didn’t emerge until that time. So here are a few notes from the panel session.

After singing “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms,” Dr. Tim Jordan gave his testimony of faith in Christ, which is also his earliest memory. “It was the first of thousands of times I asked Him to save me. (Laughter) God saved me the first time and tolerated the rest.” He then moved to his message. What follows is not a transcript but just some of the highlights from the message from my perspective. Get the mp3.

Text: 1 Timothy 4:6-16

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