The Gospel Coalition Conference in Chicago 2011

[Pastor Keith]

Originally Posted by Aleks Fife

It's all about knowledge for these guys it seems. Is that the book where he gives his own interpretation of the Prodigal son?

I think it is a accurate interpretation. Just because we may not have heard it that way does not mean its not accurate.

[Orthodoxy]

Originally Posted by Pastor Keith

Tim Keller tells a story from Elizabeth Elliot, my version.

"He told of a poor peasant farmer coming before a great king, bringing his very best carrot simply because he loved the great king.

After giving the carrot to the King, the King says to the Peasant farmer, I noticed that I have a plot of land next to your farming plot, I wish to give this to you.

Nearby a leading Noble saw this interaction between the farmer and the king. He says to himself, if that guy got a plot of land for a carrot what I will I get if I give a notable gift.

So he goes and brings his best Black Stallion and presents it to the king, the King takes the Horse and says thank you. Well the Noble countenance falls, the King takes notice and then says to the noble. You know why I did what I did, that Farmer loved me and gave his best to me, you gave that horse to yourself."

That story has impacted my approach and love for God and why I do what I do.

Good story! Hadn't heard that one before.

Reminds me of another short story I just read yesterday on the Gospel Coalition blog: http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/...you-have-an-a/

"You Have an 'A'"

[deltaguitar]

Originally Posted by Aleks Fife

Driscoll is close since he knows how to tell it like it is. Keller is far away. He's an intellectual big-head that is into greasy grace.

Not sure you even know what you are talking about.

[deltaguitar]

Originally Posted by Orthodoxy

Did anyone here attend the Gospel Coalition national conference in Chicago last week? Sounds like they had a good turnout....5,400 in attendance.

I watched one of the main sessions with D.A. Carson live on the website. I've noticed that many in the younger Apostolic generation are becoming interested in the Gospel Coalition movement and the leaders behind it (John Piper, Tim Keller, Mark Driscoll, Matt Chandler, Tullian Tchividjian, etc.). I find that trend encouraging.

http://www.thegospelcoalition.org/

Those guys would consider apostolics heretics who preach a false gospel.

John Piper was one of my influences that helped me leave the UPC. I now go to Chandler's church (I actually picked this town because of his church). It was Chandler that first preached the gospel in such a way that he didn't just preach the truth but he specifically told what wasn't the truth.

I will be going back home for Easter but they have 6 services planned for Easter weekend.

[Aleks Fife]

Originally Posted by deltaguitar

Not sure you even know what you are talking about.

Sounds like you aren't sure.

[Orthodoxy]

Originally Posted by deltaguitar

Those guys would consider apostolics heretics who preach a false gospel.

That's true. And it's one reason why I no longer hold to core UPCI doctrine any longer (Oneness, 3-step, etc.). But when Apostolics pay attention to these men, I find it interesting.

[deltaguitar]

Originally Posted by Orthodoxy

That's true. And it's one reason why I no longer hold to core UPCI doctrine any longer (Oneness, 3-step, etc.). But when Apostolics pay attention to these men, I find it interesting.

It is very interesting. I have made the observation for many years that I doubt a majority of UPC folks really believe their doctrine.