QUAKERTOWN CONFERENCE ON REFORMED THEOLOGY

The Doctrines of Grace November 11–12, 2016

Joel Beeke · Anthony Carter Tony Merida · Timothy Witmer

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world…” Ephesians 1:3-4

In Partnership with

800·488·1888 · AllianceNet.org PHILADELPHIA CONFERENCE ON REFORMED THEOLOGY

HereThe Solas ofWe the Reformation Stand Grand Rapids · March 24-26, 2017 Philadelphia · April 28-30, 2017

In Partnership with

800·488·1888 · Register Now · AllianceNet.org Table of Contents

Conference Schedule...... 2

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 partner P&R Publishing for supporting our mission

to the speakers for sharing their time and wisdom

To our exhibitors: P&R Publishing Reformation Bible College Reformed Theological Seminary: Washington, DC

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!

Bookstore provided by Reformation Heritage Books

Join us November 17–18, 2017 For Still Our Ancient Foe Ian Hamilton, Kent Hughes, Peter Jones 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 Hall Mark 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. Schedule at a Glance

Friday, November 11, 2016 6:00 p.m. Registration 7:00 p.m. Total Depravity, Joel Beeke 8:15 p.m. Unconditional Election, Tony Merida

Saturday, November 12, 2016 8:00 a.m. Late Registration 9:00 a.m. Limited Atonement, Anthony Carter 10:15 a.m. Irresistible Grace, Joel Beeke 11:30 a.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. Workshops · Preaching the Cross, Tony Merida · How the Civil War Changed the Way You Read the Bible, Richard Taylor · Grace and Assurance, Timothy Witmer 2:30 p.m. Break 2:45 p.m. Perseverance of the Saints, Anthony Carter 4:00 p.m. Closing Announcements and Benediction

RECORDING The 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.

1 Schedule of Events Friday Evening, November 11, 2016

Registration (6:00 p.m.)

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

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

Invocation

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

Welcome to the 2016 QCRT Ronald Kohl Senior Pastor Grace Bible Fellowship Church Quakertown, PA

Scripture Reading: 1 Timothy 1:5-17 John Muhlfeld Senior Pastor Covenant Presbyterian Church Harleysville, PA

Prayer John Muhlfeld

*Hymn 486: God, Be Merciful to Me Redhead 76

Total Depravity Joel Beeke President Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary Grand Rapids, MI 2 Break (8:00 p.m.)

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14 Keith Strunk Pastor Saucon Community Bible Fellowship Church Hellertown, PA

Prayer Keith Strunk

*Hymn 470: How Vast the Benefits Divine St. Matthew

Unconditional Election Tony Merida Pastor Imago Dei Church Raleigh, NC

*Hymn 469: How Sweet and Awesome Is the Place St. Columba

*Benediction

Postlude Colin Howland

*Please stand if physically able

Saturday Morning, November 12, 2016

Registration (8:30 a.m.)

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

Alliance Welcome

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

Invocation

3 *Hymn 254: Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed Martyrdom

Scripture Reading: Romans 8:31-39 Robert Lacock Pastor of Ministry Providence Presbyterian Church Quakertown, PA

Prayer Robert Lacock

Limited Atonement Anthony Carter Pastor East Point Church East Point, GA

Break (10:00 a.m.)

Scripture Reading Richard Taylor Interim Pastor Royersford Bible Fellowship Church Royersford, PA

Prayer Richard Taylor

*Hymn 463: A Debtor to Mercy Alone Trewen

Irresistible Grace Joel Beeke Pastor Heritage Netherlands Reformed Congregation Grand Rapids, MI

Announcements

Lunch (11:30 a.m.)

4 Workshops (1:00 p.m.) Preaching the Cross: Tony Merida/Room 113–115 How the Civil War Changed the Way You Read the Bible: Richard Taylor/Room 104–106 Grace and Assurance: Timothy Witmer/Sanctuary

Break (2:30 p.m.)

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:25-27 Mark Orton Pastor Graterford Bible Fellowship Church Collegeville, PA

Prayer Mark Orton

*Hymn 706: Jesus Lives, and So Shall I Jesus, meine Zuversicht

Perseverance of the Saints Anthony Carter

*Hymn 297: All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name! Diadem

*Benediction

Postlude Colin Howland

*Please stand if physically able

5 6 Meet the Puritans where the dead still speak

The Alliance’s voice of Puritan and Reformed theology

Sharing the theology and piety of the Puritans to reconnect Reformed Christians with their heritage.

Joel Beeke Daniel Hyde Henry Jansma Donald John Maclean Ryan McGraw Bob McKelvey Patrick Ramsey

MeetthePuritans.org

600 Eden Road • Lancaster, PA 17601 800-488-1888 • AllianceNet.org

7 with Carl Trueman, Todd Pruitt, and Aimee Byrd

Join the Conversation

mortificationofspin.org

600 Eden Road • Lancaster, PA 17601 800-488-1888 • AllianceNet.org

8 About the Speakers

Joel Beeke is president and professor of systematic theology and homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, pastor of the Heritage Netherlands Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, editor of Banner of Sovereign Grace Truth, editorial director of Reformation Heritage Books, president of Inheritance Publishers, and vice-president of the Dutch Reformed Translation Society. He has written or edited fifty books including,A Puritan Theology: Doctrine for Life, and Friends and Lovers: Cultivating Companionship and Intimacy in Marriage. Dr. Beeke is a contributor at the Alliance’s MeetthePuritans.org

Anthony Carter is the lead pastor of East Point Church in East Point, Georgia. A graduate of Reformed Theological Seminary Orlando, he is the author and/or editor of several books including Black and Reformed, Glory Road, and Blood Work. Tony, his wife Adriane, and their five children live in East Point, Georgia.

Tony Merida is the founding pastor of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, N.C. He also serves as associate professor of preaching at Southeastern Baptist Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. Tony has an extensive itinerant ministry and has written several books includingThe Christ-Centered Expositor, Ordinary, Orphanology, and eight volumes in the Christ-Centered Exposition commentary series, of which he also serves as a general editor. Tony is happily married to Kimberly, and they have five children.

9 MEDIA The Bible Study Hour Preparing you to think and act biblically. Clear 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 life. A rich diet of expository preaching to help people grow and apply God’s Word to everyday life with pastor, author, Christian college president Philip Ryken. EveryLastWord.org

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

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

Theology on the Go A brief conversation about an eternal truth. Pastors and theologians join Jonathan Master to discuss weighty topics in a thoughtful and accessible way showing how theology is relevant today. TheologyontheGo.org

Dr. Barnhouse & the Bible Making God’s Word plain. Scholarly exposition of God’s Word that is concise 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.

10 PUBLISHING reformation21 Encouraging biblical thinking, living, worship, ministry, and constructive cultural engagement. Providing 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 believe. Thoughtful 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 meet. Like Calvin, these younger contributors wed theological study to an all-in-life experiential godliness, applying biblical truth to a very contemporary culture. ChristwardCollective.org Meet the Puritans Where the dead still speak. Sharing the theology and piety of the Puritans to reconnect Reformed Christians with their heritage, introduce evangelical Christians to this heritage, and give the world the answers this heritage provides. MeetthePuritans.org Daily Devotionals from James Boice and Matthew Henry Daily Devotionals from James Boice and Matthew Henry sent daily to complement your time in the Word. ThinkandActBiblically.org and MatthewHenry.org Reformed Resources 60 Years of Reformed Resources. Thousands of audio on both CD and MP3, video, book, booklet, and e-book resources from trustworthy authors and Alliance speakers. ReformedResources.org The Shepherd Leader Shepherding to the Chief Shepherd’s glory. Tim Witmer provides regular insight and on-going coaching material for church leaders. His system contextualizes biblical principles for the specific ministry roles and needs found in today’s Church. TheShepherdLeader.org EVENTS Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology and Regional Events Sound doctrine, boldly preached. The oldest, continual, national Reformed conference in North America, and regional events including theology and Bible conferences. AllianceNet.org/Events Reformation Societies Encouraging, Emboldening, Equipping. Encouraging, emboldening, and equipping pastors and church leaders for the work of biblical reformation in the church. ReformationSocieties.org 11 Tune Into Alliance Broadcasts Visit 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. Saturday NJ Trenton WCHR BSH 920 AM 10:00 a.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 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 AM 9:00 a.m. Sunday PA Danville WPGM FM BSH 96.7 AM 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 BSH 560 AM 12:30 p.m. Sunday PA Philadelphia WFIL NFW 560 AM 12:30 p.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 7:30 a.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 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

12 Notes

13 What is the Alliance

The Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals is a coalition of confessional 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. 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, Theology on the Go with Jonathan Master, and Dr. Barnhouse & the Bible with Donald Barnhouse. These broadcasts air throughout North America and 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. The Shepherd Leader is a resource for pastors and church leaders. Meet the Puritans shares the theology and writing of the Puritans with a modern audience. Our online daily devotionals include Think and Act Biblically and 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

14 Restaurant Guide

A. Target shopping center Sakura Supreme Buffet has these restaurants: (Chinese) Chick-Fil-A Italian Delight (Pizza) Frank’s Trattoria Red Robin E. The following restaurants Starbucks (located inside can be found south of Quaker- Target) town along Route 309 (before Wawa 309 becomes an expressway): BigBites BBQ B. Trainer’s Corner shopping Dairy Queen center has these restaurants: Dragon Penn Chinese Food TGI Friday’s Dunkin Donuts McDonald’s Embers Café Burger King Frank’s Pizza Giovanni’s Pizza and Italian Fries’ Rebellion Kitchen and Restaurant Taphouse Best Food in Town (Chinese) Lee’s Hoagie House Starbucks Little Caesar’s Five Guys Burgers and Fries Papa John’s Pizza Hut C. Richland Crossing shop- Rossi’s Pizza ping center has these restau- Sal’s Pizza Randa rants: Subway Applebee’s Taco Bell Arby’s Wawa Garden Buffet (Chinese) Yellowtail Grill & Bar (Japa- Panera Bread nese) Subway (located inside Wal-Mart) F. The following restaurants can be found in the center of D. Quakertown Plaza shop- Quakertown along or in sight ping center has these restau- of Route 313: rants: Carlton Café (Diner) Boston Market China Wok Friendly’s Dominick’s Pizza The Pub Tijuana Tacos

15 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

16 Quakertown Audio Qty Cd total Session 1: Total Depravity by Joel Beeke D-16QRP01 $6.00

Session 2: Unconditional Election by Tony Merida D-16QRP02 $6.00 Session 3: Limited Atonement by Anthony Carter D-16QRP03 $6.00 Session 4: Irresistible Grace by Joel Beeke D-16QRP04 $6.00 Session 5: Perseverance of the Saints by Anthony Carter D-16QRP05 $6.00 Workshop 1: Preaching the Cross by Tony Merida D-16QRS01 $6.00 Workshop 2: How the Civil War Changed the Way You Read the Bible by Richard Taylor D-16QRS02 $6.00 Workshop 3: Grace and Assurance by Timothy Witmer D-16QRS03 $6.00 All 5 sessions and 3 workshops on CDs with free case SD-16QR $48.00

All 5 sessions and 3 workshops as MP3s on CD media in paper sleeve SM-16QR $8.00

Quakertown Anthology: 69 MP3 messages on $69.00 DVD media from 2008–2016 M-QRANTH $34.00 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 · [email protected] Quakertown Conference on Reformed Theology Evaluation Form—2016

Please rank the following categories on a scale of 1-4 1=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 QUAKERTOWN CONFERENCE ON REFORMED THEOLOGY

For Still Our Ancient Foe November 17–18, 2017 Grace Bible Fellowship Church Quakertown, PA

Ian Hamilton · Kent Hughes · Peter Jones

In Partnership with

800·488·1888 · AllianceNet.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.

The Bible Study Hour · Every Last Word · Dr. Barnhouse & the Bible No Falling Word · MeetthePuritans.org · TheShepherdLeader.org Reformation Societies · Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology · MortificationofSpin.org reformation21.org · ChristwardCollective.org · PlaceforTruth.org

600 Eden Road · Lancaster, PA 17601 215-546-3696 · AllianceNet.org