Clarus ’11 Q&A with G.K. Beale and Carl Trueman, Video Round Up

Trent Hunter, writing for the Desert Spring Church blog:

This week we published a series of three posts including videos from last year’s Clarus Q&A with speakers, G.K. Beale and Carl Trueman (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3). The theme was, “Scripture: God Speaks,” and the questions ranged from how we got the Bible to how we should listen to sermons. 

By way of reminder, Clarus ’12 is just around the corner, March 9-11, and will be hosted here at Desert Springs Church. Speakers, D.A. Carson and Fred G. Zaspel will address the theme, “The Cross-Shaped Christian Life.” 

To whet your appetite for this year’s conference, enjoy this round up of fifteen 2-10 minute video clips from last year’s Q&A.

1. What is the relationship between Jesus as the Word and Scripture as the Word?
2. What is the relationship between the nature of God and the nature of Scripture?
3. Is Scripture personal or propositional?
4. Historically, what has the church considered to be the most essential Christian beliefs?
5. How did the Bible become the Bible?
6. Are some Bible stories just borrowed myths?
7. Are there contradictions in the Bible?
8. Why do we call the Bible inerrant?
9. Is the Bible clear? If so, then why so many denominations?
10. Recommended reading on the doctrine of Scripture.
11. What is the tribulation and are we in it?
12. Is the preaching of the Word of God the Word of God?
13. How should we listen to sermons?
14. Is the idea of a “quiet time” helpful or unhelpful?
15. Is newer technology helping or hurting the way we think?

Together for Adoption 2011 National Conference

The Together for Adoption 2011 National Conference will be October 21-22 in Phoenix, hosted by Redemption Church. This year's theme is Missional Living, the Gospel and Orphan Care.

Registration

• Early Bird Registration: $109 Per Person (good through August 31st)
• Regular Registration: $149 Per Person (price from September 1 until October 21)

Register for the conference online.

General Session Speakers

• Darrin Patrick
• Tullian Tchividjian
• Tim Chester
• Bryan Loritts
• Juan Sanchez
• Jeff Vanderstelt

Q and A with Randy Alcorn and Wayne Grudem

This is rich stuff.

Trent Hunter:

Over the last two months we’ve sprinkled the blog with videos from Ryan Kelly’s question and answer session with Randy Alcorn and Wayne Grudem from Clarus 2010. Below are links to the videos under the major headings we used for our recent Clarus 2010 Q&A blog series.
Questions about Creating Money

• How does the doctrine of depravity fit with an optimistic view of human productivity?
• Are we responsible for the potential use of what we create?
• How should the Christian think about marketing?
• How did previous generations speak about the nobility of work? How do we instruct the coming generation?

Questions about Spending Money

• Do Christians have a responsibility to avoid certain businesses?
• How should Christians spend money on entertainment and leisure?

Questions about Giving Money

• Where can we go to learn about radical sacrificial love? How much should Christians give?
• How should Christians speak with one another about giving habits?

Questions about Investing Money

• How should Christians think about investing? Can money management become a distraction?
• How can young people plan for the future?
• What is the nature of heavenly treasures and rewards?

Questions about Slavery, Poverty, and Evangelicalism

• Does the Bible implicitly endorse slavery?
• Randy, What are your thoughts about Wayne’s lecture on the economics of poverty?
• What is encouraging and concerning in American evangelicalism?
• What do you think about Boyd’s, The Myth of a Christian Nation?

Questions about Gender Issues, Dividing Issues, and Parenting

• What has been the effect of your writing on Gender issues?
• What issues should Christians divide over?
• What would you say to young families about parenting?
• What is your typical day like?

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.

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)

Clarus Audio Now Avaliable

May 1-3, 2009 DSC hosted Ray Ortlund, Jr. and Sam Storms as they taught on “The Convergence of Doctrine and Delight.” The audio is now available:

Ray Ortlund: “True Spirituality: Delighting in Truth” (Psa. 1)

Sam Storms: “Jonathan Edwards on Religious Affections: The Soul Set on Fire for God”

Ray Ortlund: “False Spirituality: Flirting Around” (2 Cor. 11:1-4)

Sam Storms: “Enjoying Election: Finding Delight in God’s Decree”

Panel Discussion 1

Ray Ortlund: “Dangerous Moderation: The Nausea of Christ” (Rev. 3:14-22)

Panel Discussion 2

Ray Ortlund: “Break Through: No Other Desire” (Psa. 73)

Sam Storms: “Delighting Ourselves in the Lord: Why Joy in God Matters” (Psa. 37:4)

The audio of our past years’ conference weekends is available here.

Clarus In The Rearview Mirror

We had a great weekend at DSC with Sam Storms and Ray Ortlund. If you are not familiar with their ministries I would commend them both to you highly. Both are gifted preachers and humble men of God. We learned much from them this weekend and are thankful for the time they spend with us.

The audio (and maybe video) will be coming soon. I'll post it when it becomes available.

Ray has a blog here that you should check out if you have not already and Sam has a great website here with many of his resources.

You can click here for books by Ray Ortlund and you can click here for books by Sam Storms. Both men will challenge you and bless you in the process.

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 09

Those of you in the Southwest part of the US might want to consider coming to Clarus 09 that is held at our church. It features Sam Storms and Ray Ortlund. Watch the promo video below. The website is here for all the info.

Clarus 2008

Here is a video to promote a conference being held at our church next weekend, May 2-4, featuring Dr. Michael Horton and Dr. D.A. Carson. Click here for all the details.



(HT: Los)