Clarus '10

Ryan Kelly:

We just wrapped up Clarus ‘10 with Wayne Grudem and Randy Alcorn. The theme was “Between Heaven and Earth” and touched upon various topics such as, suffering, heaven, business, ethics, government, and economics. The audio for the eight different sessions, including two Q&A sessions, is now online (for free). If you weren’t able to attend some or all of the sessions, let me encourage taking the time to listen. Some good, helpful, thought-provoking stuff!

Business for the Glory of God: The Bible’s Teaching on the Moral Goodness of Business, with Wayne Grudem

The God Who Brings Good Out of Bad: Suffering, Evil, and the Promise of Heaven (Rom. 8:14ff), with Randy Alcorn

Business Ethics: Working, Buying, and Selling according to God’s Moral Standards, with Wayne Grudem

Investing in Eternity: Financial Stewardship and Eternal Rewards, with Randy Alcorn

Panel Discussion 1, with Randy Alcorn and Wayne Grudem

The Bible’s Solution to World Poverty: 50 Factors within Nations that Determine Their Wealth or Poverty, with Wayne Grudem

Panel Discussion 2, with Randy Alcorn and Wayne Grudem

Keep Your Heart with All Vigilance (Prov. 4:23), with Wayne Grudem (Sunday AM service at DSC)

Q&A with Ray Ortlund and Sam Storms

Ryan Kelly:

Videos of the panel discussions for Clarus ‘09 – “The Convergence of Doctrine and Delight” — (Sam Storms and Ray Ortlund) are now on Youtube. Below are the links broken down by category and specific questions, 3-8 minutes each.

Questions on Worship

• How does the average Christian pursue worship in spirit and truth? Part 1
• How does the average Christian pursue worship in spirit and truth? Part 2
• How does the average Christian pursue worship in spirit and truth? Part 3

Questions on Miraculous Gifts

• If we believe in the continuation of all spiritual gifts, should we pursue them?
• Tell us about being a “charismatic Calvinist.”
• Further thoughts on pursuing miraculous gifts…

Questions on Election and Predestination

• If God has already chosen who will be saved, why witness and pray?
• How did you begin to understand election?
• Does “foreknowledge” mean God looked into the future to see what we would do?
• What does it mean that God wants all people to come to repentance? Part 1
• What does it mean that God wants all people to come to repentance? Part 2

Questions on Various Issues of Ministry and the Church

• What are some encouraging things you see God doing in the church?
• What are some not-so-encouraging trends you see in the church?
• What is Biblical Theology?
• How can a pastor capture the power of the Bible’s metaphors without being unnecessarily crude?
• How should we give assurance to our children?

If you missed the plenary sessions (or want to re-listen), the audio to this, as well as the previous year’s conference weekends, is on the DSC/Clarus website.

Just a reminder, there will be two different panel discussions with Wayne Grudem and Randy Alcorn at this year’s Clarus conference weekend — Saturday, May 1, 1:30 PM and 8:15 PM. If you haven’t purchased tickets, do so soon!

Clarus Starts Tomorrow

This weekend our church is hosting a great conference called, Clarus. If you are in the New Mexico area we would encourage you to attend. All the info can be found here.

Here is a promo video:

Clarus Audio

Here you can find all the audio for our recent Clarus weekend featuring D.A. Carson and Michael Horton.

An Apostolic Disputation - and Justification - D.A. Carson

Panel Discussion 1 (Friday evening) - D.A. Carson and Michael Horton

Two Mothers, Two Mountains - Dr. Michael Horton

Justification/Righteousness and the Cross of Christ - D.A. Carson

Panel Discussion 2 (Saturday afternoon) Pt. 1 - D.A. Carson and Michael Horton

Panel Discussion 2 (Saturday afternoon) Pt. 2 - D.A. Carson and Michael Horton

The Promise-Driven Life - Michael Horton

Panel Discussion 3 (Saturday evening) - Michael Horton

"The Ironies of the Cross" - D.A. Carson

You don't want to miss these messages. These are some of the most helpful gospel related recourses I have ever heard.

Clarus 08 - Friday Night - D.A. Carson

We got off to an amazing start with Clarus 08 last night. D.A. Carson gave an amazing message on Gal 2 relating to Justification that hit home for probably every person in the room. I know that I was cut to the heart in a very real way. Since I am no Tim Challies, I am not going to provide a full recap, but you don't want to miss the audio on this one (coming soon). His progression from rigourous exegesis to personal application was stunning, but more importantly I walked away even more in awe of the Cross.

Clarus 08 Starts Today

Clarus 08 starts this weekend with D.A. Carson and Michael Horton. I hope to post some reflections as the weekend progresses. Look for the free audio in the coming days. Click here for all the info on this conference weekend.

Past seminar weekends:

Dr. G.K. Beale