Q U A K E R T O W N R E G I O N A L C O N F E R E N C E O N R E F O R M E D T H E O L O G Y 2 0 1 5

800·488·1888 · AllianceNet.org

In Partnership with

The Promised holy sPiriT

November 13–14, 2015Grace Bible Fellowship Church

Quakertown, PA

David Murray · Harry Reeder · Derek Thomas

“In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him,

were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit.”Ephesians 1:13

PHILADELPHIA CONFERENCE ON REFORMED THEOLOGY 2016PHILADELPHIA CONFERENCE ON REFORMED THEOLOGY 2016PHILADELPHIA CONFERENCE ON REFORMED THEOLOGY 2016

how Firm a FoundaTion: The BiBle’s auThoriTy,

suFFiciency, and clariTy

Michael Kruger · Philip RykenDerek Thomas

ProclamaTion PresByTerian church

PhiladelPhia aPril 29-may 1

Registration opens soon. Visit AllianceNet.org/PCRT

In Partnership with

Table of ConTenTs

Conference Schedule .................................................................... 2

Hymns ............................................................................................ 7

Speakers ......................................................................................... 9

Restaurant Guide .......................................................................... 15

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 partnerP&R Publishing for supporting our mission

to the speakers for sharing their time and wisdom

to our exhibitors• The Rafiki Foundation• Reformed Theological Seminary: Washington, DC• Westminster Theological Seminary

Bookstore provided by: Friendly Bookstore, Quakertown

to God alone be the glory!

Join us November 11-12, 2016for The Doctrines of Grace

Joel Beeke, Anthony Carter, Tony Merida

Place for Truth provides thoughtful yet accessible articles ranging over biblical theology, systematic theology, church history, and practical theology

emphasizing the continual need for the church to maintain the gains of the Protestant Reformation.

David Garner · David HallMark Johnston · Jonathan Master

PlaceforTruth.Org

Theology on the Go, a podcast with accompanying in-depth articles, discusses weighty theological

topics in a way that help us all understand some of the finer points of theology. Join Jonathan Master,

and guest pastors and theologians, and discover how relevant and important theology is for today.

1

sChedule aT a GlanCe

Friday, November 13, 2015

6:00 p.m. Registration

7:00 p.m. Springs of Living Water Derek Thomas

8:15 p.m. The Holy Spirit and New Creation Harry Reeder

Saturday, November 14, 2015

8:00 a.m. Late Registration

9:00 a.m. The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament David Murray

10:15 a.m. The Holy Spirit and the Last Days Derek Thomas

11:30 p.m. Lunch

1:30 p.m. Workshops The Fruit of the Holy Spirit David Murray The Anatomy of Unbelief Scott Oliphint George Smeaton’s Theology of the Holy Spirit Cliff Boone

2:30 p.m. Break

2:45 p.m. The Guarantee of Our Inheritance Harry Reeder

4:00 p.m. Closing announcements and benediction

RECORDINGThe Quakertown Regional 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 QrCRT committee. Thank you for your stewardship towards this ministry.

2

sChedule of evenTsfriday eveninG, november 13, 2015

Registration (6:00 p.m.)

Prelude (6:50 p.m.) Adam Dieffenbach

Call to Worship (7:00 p.m.) Ronald Kohl Chair Quakertown Regional Conference on Reformed Theology

Invocation *Hymn 92: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Ein’ feste Burg Welcome to the 2015 QrCRT Ronald Kohl Senior Pastor Grace Bible Fellowship Church Quakertown, PA

Scripture Reading: John 7:37-39 John Muhlfeld Senior Pastor Covenant Presbyterian Church Harleysville, PA

Prayer John Muhlfeld *Hymn: Come to the Waters (p.7) Water of Life

Springs of Living Water Derek Thomas Senior Pastor First Presbyterian Church

Columbia, SC Break (8:00 p.m.)

3

Scripture Reading: John 2:23 - 3:15 Robert Lacock Pastor of Ministry Providence Presbyterian Church Quakertown, PA

Prayer Robert Lacock

*Hymn 331: Come, O Come, Thou Quickening Spirit Lux Prima The Holy Spirit and New Creation Harry Reeder Senior Pastor Briarwood Presbyterian Church

Birmingham, AL

*Hymn 335: Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me Redhead 76

*Benediction

Postlude Adam Dieffenbach

*Please stand if physically able

saTurday morninG, november 14, 2015

Registration (8:00 a.m.)

Prelude (8:50 a.m.) Adam Dieffenbach

Call to Worship (9:00 a.m.) Invocation

*Hymn 100: Holy, Holy, Holy! Nicaea

4

Scripture Reading: Exodus 31:1-11 Michael Roberts Assistant Pastor Grace Bible Fellowship Church Quakertown, PA

Prayer Michael Roberts

The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament David Murray Professor of Old Testament Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary Grand Rapids, MI

Break (10:00 a.m.)

Scripture Reading: Acts 2:16-21 Cliff Boone Senior Pastor Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church

Allentown, PA

Prayer Cliff Boone

*Hymn 370: Revive Thy Work, O Lord Festal Song

The Holy Spirit and the Last Days Derek Thomas Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology Reformed Theological Seminary Atlanta, GA

Announcements

Lunch (11:30 a.m.)

Workshops (1:00 p.m.) The Fruit of the Holy Spirit—David Murray The Anatomy of Unbelief—Scott Oliphint George Smeaton’s Theology of the Holy Spirit—Cliff Boone

5

Break (2:30 p.m.)

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14 John Studenroth Campus Chaplain Bible Fellowship Church Kutztown, PA

Prayer John Studenroth *Hymn 338: Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart Morecambe The Guarantee of Our Inheritance Harry Reeder

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

*Benediction

Postlude Adam Dieffenbach

*Please stand if physically able

6

7

8

with Carl Trueman, Todd Pruitt, and Aimee Byrd

Join the Conversation

mortificationofspin.org

600 Eden Road • Lancaster, PA 17601800-488-1888 • AllianceNet.org

9

abouT The speakers

David Murray is pro fes sor of Old Tes ta ment and Prac ti cal The ol ogy at Puri tan Reformed The o-log i cal Sem i nary. He was born in Glas gow, Scot-land and worked for five years in finan cial ser vices before being con verted to Christ. He stud ied for the min istry at Glas gow Uni ver sity and the Free Church of Scot land Col lege (Edin burgh). He was a pas tor for 12 years, first at Lochcar ron Free Church of Scot land and then at Stornoway Free Church of Scot land (Con-tin u ing). He has written several books including: Jesus on Every Page, Christians Get Depressed Too, and The Happy Christian. He and his wife, Shona, have five chil dren: Allan, Angus, Joni, Amy, and Scot. He blogs at Head Heart Hand.

Harry Reeder is the senior pastor of Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, AL. Pastor Reeder is devoted to the ministry of church revitalization hosting multiple Embers to a Flame conferences both nationally and internationally. He is the author of a number of published works including From Embers to a Flame – How God Can Revitalize Your Church and most recently The Leadership Dynamic. In addition he is the host of a growing radio ministry entitled In Perspective. The program is heard Monday through Friday on a number of stations in the southeast. He and his wife Cindy are natives of Charlotte, NC. They have three children and seven grandchildren.

Derek Thomas is the senior pastor at historic First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, SC, as well as a professor of Systematic and Practical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary teaching in both Atlanta, GA and Jackson, MS. After pastoring in Ireland for 17 years, Dr. Thomas served on the staff of First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, MS for 15 years. He has written or edited 15 books, including How the Gospel Brings Us All the Way Home and Acts Reformed Expository Commentary.

10

MEDIAThe Bible Study Hour: Preparing you to think and act biblicallyClear biblical preaching that serves as both a model to pastors and a stabilizing source of biblical truth for lay people featuring James Boice. TheBibleStudyHour.org

Every Last Word: Teaching the whole Bible to change your whole lifeProviding a rich diet of expository preaching to help people grow and apply God’s Word to everyday life with pastor, author, and Christian college president Philip Ryken. EveryLastWord.org

Mortification of Spin: A casual conversation about things that countCulturally relevant and often controversial topics taken on in funny, thoughtful, and unpredictable ways with Carl Trueman, Todd Pruitt, and Aimee Byrd. MortificationofSpin.org

Theology on the Go: A brief conversation about an eternal truthPastors and theologians discuss weighty topics in a thoughtful and accessible way showing how theology is relevant today with Jonathan Master. PlaceforTruth.org

No Falling Word: Instilling the Scriptures in an urban cultureProclaiming and applying the Gospel from the center of one of America’s largest cities, hosted by Liam Goligher. NoFallingWord.org

Dr. Barnhouse & the Bible: Making God’s Word plainProviding scholarly exposition of God’s Word that is abrupt and captivating, with one of the most widely acclaimed American preachers for half a century, Donald Barnhouse. DrBarnhouse.org

The Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals is a coalition of pastors, scholars and churchmen who hold the historic creeds and confessions of the Reformed faith

and who proclaim biblical doctrine in order to foster a Reformed awakening in today’s Church.

11

PUBLISHINGreformation21: Encouraging biblical thinking, living, worship, ministry, and constructive cultural engagementProviding an authoritative, Reformed perspective on historic matters and current issues to inform, inspire, and challenge Christians. reformation21.org

Place for Truth: Exploring the depths of what we believeThoughtful yet accessible biblical, systematic, and practical theology, as well as church history, exploring the importance and relevancy of what we believe. PlaceforTruth.org

The Christward Collective: Where doctrine and life meetLike Calvin, these younger contributors wed theological study to an all-in-life experiential godliness, applying biblical truth to a very contemporary culture. ChristwardCollective.org

Daily Devotionals from James Boice, Donald Barnhouse, & Matthew HenryDevotionals sent daily to complement your time in the Word. ThinkandActBiblically.org, MakingGodsWordPlain.org, and MatthewHenry.org

ReformedResources: 60 Years of Reformed ResourcesThousands of audio in both CD and MP3, video, book, booklet, and e-book resources from trustworthy authors and Alliance speakers at ReformedResources.org.

EVENTSPhiladelphia Conference on Reformed Theology and Regional EventsThe oldest, continual, national Reformed conference in North America, and regional events including theology and Bible conferences. A full listing is available at AllianceNet.org/Events.

Reformation Societies: Encouraging, Emboldening, EquippingEncouraging, emboldening, and equipping pastors and church leaders for the work of biblical reformation in the church. ReformationSocieties.org.

12

Tune inTo allianCe broadCasTsVisit Oneplace.com to hear The Bible Study Hour and other Alliance speakers any day of the week at any time. Alliance broadcasts can also be heard on satellite radio. The Bible Study Hour airs on 170 XM at 9:00 a.m. on Sundays and on 9781 SkyAngel at 8:30 a.m. on Sundays. And Every Last Word airs on 9781 SkyAngel at 10:00 p.m. on Sundays.

State City Station Program Freq Time Day(s)NJ Trenton WCHR BSH 920 AM 10:00 a.m. SaturdayNJ Trenton WCHR BSH 920 AM 10:00 a.m. SundayNJ Trenton WCHR BSH 920 AM 2:00 a.m. SaturdayPA Allentown WBYN AM BSH 1160 AM 8:00 a.m. SundayPA Carlisle WIOO BSH 1000 AM 11:00 a.m. SundayPA Danville WPGM AM BSH 1570 AM 9:00 a.m. SundayPA Danville WPGM AM BSH 1570 AM 5:30 p.m. SundayPA Danville WPGM FM BSH 96.7 AM 9:00 a.m. SundayPA Danville WPGM FM BSH 96.7 AM 5:30 p.m. SundayPA Lancaster WDAC BSH 94.5 FM 9:30 a.m. SundayPA New Berlin WBGM BSH 88.1 FM 9:00 a.m. SundayPA New Berlin WBGM BSH 88.1 FM 5:30 p.m. SundayPA Philadelphia WFIL BSH 560 AM 9:30 a.m. SundayPA Philadelphia WNTP NFW 990 AM 8:30 a.m. SundayPA Philadelphia WVCH BHB 740 AM 6:00 p.m. Mon-FriPA Philadelphia WVCH BHB 740 AM 10:00 a.m. SundayPA Philadelphia WVCH BHB 740 AM 4:00 p.m. SundayPA Philadelphia WVCH BSH 740 AM 7:30 a.m. SundayPA Philadelphia WVCH ELW 740 AM 4:30 p.m. SaturdayPA Philadelphia WVCH ELW 740 AM 8:00 a.m. SundayPA Sayre WPEL BHB 92.1 FM 3:30 p.m. SundayPA Sayre WPEL BSH 92.1 FM 11:30 a.m. SaturdayPA Sayre WPEL BSH 92.1 FM 5:30 p.m. SundayPA Scranton WPEL BHB 96.5 FM 3:30 p.m. SundayPA Scranton WPEL BSH 96.5 FM 11:30 a.m. SaturdayPA Scranton WPEL BSH 96.5 FM 5:30 p.m. SundayPA Williamsport WJSA AM BSH 1600 AM 8:30 a.m. SundayPA Williamsport WJSA AM BSH 1600 AM 7:00 p.m. SundayPA Williamsport WJSA FM BSH 96.3 FM 8:30 a.m. SundayPA 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

13

noTes

14

The Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals is a coalition of confessional pastors, scholars, and churchmen proclaiming biblical doctrine in order to foster a Reformed awakening in today’s Church. Our members join for Gospel proclamation, biblically sound confessional doctrine, fostering of reformation, and the glory of God. We work and serve the Church through media, events, and publishing.

The work started in media – The Bible Study Hour with James Boice, Every Last Word featuring Philip Ryken, Mortification of Spin with Carl Trueman, Todd Pruitt, and Aimee Byrd, No Falling Word with Liam Goligher, and Dr. Barnhouse & the Bible with Donald Barnhouse. These broadcasts air throughout North America, as well as online at AllianceNet.org.

Place for Truth is our online magazine—a free “go-to” theological resource. Christward Collective is a theological conversation on a wide range of questions and issues. reformation21 provides cultural and church critique. Our online daily devotionals include Think and Act Biblically and Making God’s Word Plain, as well as MatthewHenry.org, a resource fostering biblical prayer.

Our events include the Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology, the oldest, continual, national Reformed conference in North America, and regional events, including theology and Bible conferences. Pastors’ events, such as Reformation Societies, continue to encourage, embolden, and equip church leaders in pursuit of reformation in the Church.

Alliance publishing includes books from a list of trustworthy authors including titles such as Zeal for Godliness, Our Creed, and more. We also offer a vast list of affordable booklets, as well as eBooks such as Learning to Think Biblically and How to Live a Holy Life. The Alliance further seeks to encourage sound, biblical doctrine by offering a wide variety of CD and MP3 resources featuring Alliance broadcast speakers and many other nationally recognized pastors and theologians at ReformedResources.org

What is the Alliance

15

resTauranT Guide

A. Target shopping center has these restaurants:Chick-Fil-AFrank’s TrattoriaRed RobinStarbucks (located inside Tar-get)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 Fries

C. Richland Crossing shop-ping center has these restau-rants:Applebee’sArby’sGarden Buffet (Chinese)Panera BreadSubway (located inside Wal-Mart)

D. Quakertown Plaza shop-ping center has these restau-rants:Boston MarketFriendly’s

The PubSakura Supreme Buffet (Chi-nese)Italian Delight (Pizza)

E. The following restaurants can be found south of Quaker-town along Route 309 (before 309 becomes an expressway):BigBites BBQDairy QueenDragon Penn Chinese FoodDunkin Donuts Embers CaféFrank’s PizzaFries’ Rebellion Kitchen and TaphouseLittle Caesar’sPapa John’sPizza HutRossi’s PizzaSal’s Pizza RandaSubwayTaco BellWawa

F. The following restaurants can be found in the center of Quakertown along or in sight of Route 313:Carlton Café (Diner)China WokDominick’s PizzaTijuana Tacos

16

resTauranT Guide

1. Brick Tavern Inn2. Quakertown Family Restaurant (Diner)3. Yum Yum Bake Shop4. Wendy’s5. John’s Plain and Fancy Diner6. Popeye’s Chicken7. Roma Pizza8. McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn

Quakertown audio Qty Cd totalSession 1: Springs of Living Water by Derek Thomas D-15QRP01 $6.00

Session 2: The Holy Spirit and New Creation by Harry Reeder D-15QRP02 $6.00

Session 3: The Holy Spirit in the Old Testamentby David Murray D-15QRP03 $6.00

Session 4: The Holy Spirit and the ‘Last Days’ by Derek Thomas D-15QRP04 $6.00

Session 5: The Guarantee of Our Inheritanceby Harry Reeder D-15QRP05 $6.00

Workshop 1: The Fruit of the Holy Spirit by David Murray D-15QRS01 $6.00

Workshop 2: The Anatomy of Unbelief by Scott Oliphint D-15QRS02 $6.00

Workshop 3: George Smeaton’s Theology of the Holy Spirit by Cliff Boone D-15QRS03 $6.00

All 5 sessions and 3 workshops on CDs with free case SD-15QR $48.00

All 5 sessions and 3 workshops as MP3s on CD media in paper sleeve SM-15QR $8.00

Quakertown Anthology: 53 MP3 messages $53.00from 2008-2014 on DVD media M-QRANTH $26.00

Shipping free if ordered at conference, $4 flat rate if ordered later $

My Gift to Support the Alliance $

Total $ Name

Street Apt.

City/State/Zip

Method of Payment: Check Cash Visa MasterCard Discover American Express

Card # Expiration

Signature

Phone

allianCe of ConfessinG evanGeliCals · 600C Eden Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601(215) 546-3696 · Fax (215) 735-5133 · orders@AllianceNet.Org

QuakerTown reGional ConferenCe on reformed TheoloGy evaluaTion form—2015

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

Please provide as much feedback to the following questions as you would like:

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

2. What is your church affiliation? (name and denomination)

3. How did you hear about this event? (Circle one) Mail Web Newspaper Radio Church announcements Other

4. What was the best part about this event?

5. What suggestions do you have for us?

Please return completed survey to the registration table or mail to: 600C Eden Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601

The docTrinesoF GraceNovember 11–12, 2016

Grace Bible Fellowship ChurchQuakertown, PA

Joel Beeke · Anthony Carter · Tony Merida

Q U A K E R T O W N R E G I O N A L C O N F E R E N C E O N R E F O R M E D T H E O L O G Y 2 0 1 6

800·488·1888 · AllianceNet.org

The docTrinesoF GraceNovember 11–12, 2016

Grace Bible Fellowship ChurchQuakertown, PA

Joel Beeke · Anthony Carter · Tony Merida

In Partnership with

The Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals is a coalition of pastors, scholars, and churchmen who hold the historic creeds and confessions of the Reformed faith and who proclaim biblical doctrine in order to

foster a Reformed awakening in today’s Church.

The Bible Study Hour · Every Last Word · Dr. Barnhouse & the BibleReformation Societies · Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology · MortificationOfSpin.org

reformation21.org · ChristwardCollective.org · PlaceForTruth.org

600 Eden Road · Lancaster, PA 17601215-546-3696 · AllianceNet.org