City on a Hill

The "City on a Hill" Conference was a very refreshing and edifying time. I think it's really amazing how God can refresh you through His Word being faithfully preached. It reminds me of what J.I. Paker said in "Knowing God" that those who know God have great energy for God and a great commitment to God. It's really encouraging to see that fruit being created in your heart by good preaching.

Anyway, I don't have time to share too much about it, hopefully the sermons will be online soon.. I just wanted to share two funny moments in the conference.

The first one was when Philip Ryken opened his sermon during the last session on Saturday afternoon and shared parts of the conversations he'd had with people over the lunch break. So he was telling somebody that we, as Calvinists, believe in the doctrine of total depravity. And not only do we believe in it, we also practice it. So true!

The second moment was after Steve Lawson finished his excellent seminar on Jonathan Edwards. He was taking questions from different people. One person raised their hand and asked "How come you're not a Presbyterian?". Dr Lawson didn't really have the time to answer that question but made the comment that usually it's Presbyterians who invite him to preach..

I just want to express my gratitude to God for providing the church with these wonderful men of God, that He gave them such a passion for Him and His Word, that He gave them the understanding and grace to do their ministry so faithfully! We have a great, good, perfectly holy God! Praise to the LORD, the Almighty, the King of creation!