PCRT 2009

Well it's that time of year again when the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals have their yearly conference at the 10th Presbyterian in the city of brotherly love, Philadelphia, PA. This year's topic was on RIGHT WITH GOD: The Doctrine of Justification. I had known most of the speakers except Dr. Steve Lawson, which I thought was the best among them (the "new ones" always are!) but unfortunately did not find an opportunity to snap his picture! :o( Will need to look out for this Dr. Steve Lawson the next time he comes to the NorthEast.




Here's a quote from one of his sermons that stuck with me:

"Justification begins in the will and desire of God".
--- Steve Lawson.











Didn't take too many pictures of Philly because I honestly didn't have time, but here's the exterior of the historic 10th Presbyterian, which has been a beacon for the Gospel for many years in Philadelphia under the guidance of Dr. James Motgomery Boice (not to be mistaken with James P. Boyce who founded the Southern BAPTIST Theological Seminary, as Dr. Mohler reminded everyone there at the conference. :ob ), until the Lord called him home in 2000. The current pastor and also phenomenal preacher is Dr. Philip Ryken.










Here is Dr. Mohler with Dr. Philip Ryken at the platform of the church.


In the following pictures are the 3 great preachers, Dr. Mohler, Dr. Philip Ryken and Dr. Ligon Duncan. I had a great discussion with Dr. Ligon on church history in light of Justification. Cool man of God and was really blessed by his preaching. I hope to cross paths with him again!


Here are some pictures of the sanctuary at 10th Presbyterian. The worship service and sacred concert performed by the Tenth Church Choir and the Westminster Brass was phenomenal. I know some Reformed baptists seem to look down on choirs and instrument playing (which I really have not found to be unbiblical despite how many have tried to speak badly of it), but Dr. Mohler and Dr. Steve Lawson didn't seem to mind it and were rather blessed by it (as they thank those who performed) --- as were the rest of us! And it even got better when the whole church sang together along with their playing... it was like we were already in heaven singing before God! :o) Anyone who passed by the church during the singing had probably wondered what the joyous singing was all about! I've always been blessed by the music at this conference (and this is my only 2nd visit!). They are truly gifted and they do very much minster their gifts to us in reminding us God's truth through music.