Obedience 22-29 Jul 2018
CTC 2018 Highlights
Creation To Consummation – Malaysia's only dedicated Biblical Theology conference
CTC is a conference held over 4 nights designed to help busy Christians read the Bible across its entire message of salvation. Learning to read the Bible with the unity of its message found in the Gospel of Jesus Christ is a vital skill and duty for every Christian, and for the health of the church in Malaysia.
A Biblical Theology of Obedience
As Christians, we boast in the glorious truth that we are justified by grace through faith in Christ alone. But what place does obedience to God's word have in the life of the justified Christian?
The place of works in the Christian life is an issue that has been a battleground since the time of the Reformation. In every generation of believers, there seems to be a perennial tension in the Gospel-Law relationship that is arguably caused by the transition from the Old Covenant to the New.
Yet, it is undeniable that all throughout Scripture, from Adam to Noah, to Abraham, to Moses and the people of Israel, obedience to God's word has been the calling for all God's people and the sanctity of life depends on it. And no one as exemplified this more than the God-man, Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour, whose perfect obedience is the basis of our salvation. And this is the gospel that leads to a spirit-transformed life of obedience, which is faith's proper fruits (Rom 13:1-7, Rom 6:16-23).
Hence, knowing that a solid doctrine of justification and sanctification is the foundation and health of Christ's church, it is the aim of the conference this year to deal carefully with these doctrines in a biblical theology fashion. Dr. Bradley Green will show how vital it is to live a life of obedience without detracting from the glorious doctrine of justification by faith.
CTC: Behind The Scenes (BTS)
CTC BTS gives all conference participants a chance to go 'Behind The Scenes' with the teacher and interact further on how to do Biblical Theology. It complements the night talks in a workshop format so that participants can go deeper into the methodology and learn to handle the biblical material for themselves.
Anyone keen on applying the learning at CTC to their ministries including pastors, ministry leaders or anyone involved in teaching should come.
Saturday is the climax of CTC as Dr Bradley Green will be bringing together all we have learnt about obedience into practical application and building healthy churches. Over a short talk and a Q&A session, participants will get the chance to learn how biblical theology is helpful to life, ministry and church.
Dr. Bradley G. Green
Dr. Bradley G. Green is Professor of Theological Studies at Union University as well as Professor of Philosophy and Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has a B.A. from Northeast Louisiana University, an M.Div. from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, a Th.M. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Ph.D from Baylor University.
He is the author of several books:
- The Gospel and the Mind: Recovering and Shaping the Intellectual Life (Crossway)
- Colin Gunton and the Failure of Augustine: The Theology of Colin Gunton in Light of Augustine (Wipf and Stock)
- Shapers of Christian Orthodoxy: Engaging with Early and Medieval Theologians (IVP; editor and contributor)
- Covenant and Commandment: Works, Obedience, and Faithfulness in the Christian Life (New Studies in Biblical Theology, IVP)
He has also contributed essays and reviews to International Journal of Systematic Theology, Chronicles, First Things, Touchstone, and The Churchman.
Brad and his wife Dianne have three children — Caleb, Daniel, and Victoria. Brad and Dianne also helped co-found Augustine School, a Christian liberal arts school in Jackson, Tennessee.
Find out more at his website, www.thegospelandthemind.com.
Conference line-up
| Date | Time | Event | Venue |
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| Sun 22 Jul | 4.45 for 5pm | Prelude sermon The Importance and Glory of Justification by Faith Alone |
International Church @ Mont Kiara |
| Mon 23 Jul | 7.30pm-9.30pm | CTC evening talk 1 The Reality of Works, Obedience, and Faithfulness in the New Testament |
Luther Centre |
| Wed 25 Jul | 9am-12.30pm (8am for breakfast) |
BTS morning workshop 1 Biblical Theology: What is the Nature of Biblical Theology? Why Does it Matter? |
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| 7.30pm-9.30pm | CTC evening talk 2 Old Covenant, New Covenant, and the Nature of the Bible |
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| Thu 26 Jul | 9am-12.30pm (8am for breakfast) |
BTS morning workshop 2 Key Questions, Contested Issues |
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| 7.30pm-9.30pm | CTC evening talk 3 The Atonement, Union with Christ, and the Place of Works, Obedience, and Faithfulness |
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| Fri 27 Jul | 9am-12.30pm (8am for breakfast) |
BTS morning workshop 3 Biblical Theology and Other Theological Disciplines |
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| 7.30pm-9.30pm | CTC evening talk 4 Saving the Best for Last: Works, Justification, and Judgment |
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| Sat 28 Jul | 2pm-4pm | Evangelical Ministers Assembly event (free)
Biblical theology, obedience and healthy churches |
Cornerstone Baptist Church |
| Sun 29 Jul | 4.45 for 5pm | Recapitulation sermon Works, Obedience, and Faithfulness Properly Understood: What is God Doing in History? |
International Church @ Mont Kiara |
* Light food and beverages will be available for purchase each evening.
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According to Plan
Graeme Goldsworthy ISBN: 978-1844740123 |
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Christ-Centered Biblical Theology: Hermeneutical Foundations and Principles
Graeme Goldsworthy ISBN: 978-0830839698 |
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Covenant and Commandment: Works, Obedience and Faithfulness in the Christian Life
Bradley G. Green ISBN: 978-0830826346 |
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God Has Spoken: Revelation and the Bible
J.I. Packer ISBN: 978-0801071287 |
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In My Place Condemned He Stood
J.I. Packer & Mark Dever ISBN: 978-1433502002 |
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On Giants' Shoulders: Introducing Great Theologians - from Luther to Barth
Michael Reeves ISBN: 978-1844744954 |
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Possessed by God: A New Testament theology of sanctification and holiness
David Peterson ISBN: 978-0851115108 |
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Run to Win the Prize: Perseverance in the New Testament
Thomas R. Schreiner ISBN: 978-1433514364 |
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The Goldsworthy Trilogy: (Gospel and Kingdom, Gospel and Wisdom, The Gospel in Revelation)
Graeme Goldsworthy ISBN: 978-1842270363 |
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The Mortification of Sin: Dealing with sin in your life
John Owen ISBN: 978-1845509774 |
- All Praise To Him by Sovereign Grace Music
- And Can It Be? by Charles Wesley
- In Christ Alone by Keith Getty
- We Praise Your Righteousness by Sovereign Grace Music
- All Creatures Of Our God And King by St. Francis of Assisi
- Be Thou My Vision by Dallán Forgaill
- Speak O Lord by Keith and Kristyn Getty
- May The Mind Of Christ by Emu Music
- The Gospel Was Promised by Soverign Grace Music
- Where Else Have We To Go by Emu Music
- Come Behold The Wondrous Mystery by Matt Papa
- Undivided by Emu Music
- Glorious Christ by Soverign Grace Music
- Man Of Sorrows by Hillsong
- All I Have Is Christ by Sovereign Grace Music
- This Life I Live by Michael Morrow
- The Father's Love by Sovereign Grace Music
- Song Of Grace by Jarod Espy
- Jesus Is Lord by Daniel Chua
- Come Praise And Glorify by Sovereign Grace Music
- Hallelujah to the Lamb by Don Moen
| Title | Speaker | Download |
|---|---|---|
| The Importance and Glory of Justification by Faith Alone | Dr. Bradley G. Green | Download |
| The Reality of Works, Obedience, and Faithfulness in the New Testament | Dr. Bradley G. Green | Download |
| Old Covenant, New Covenant, and the Nature of the Bible | Dr. Bradley G. Green | Download |
| The Atonement, Union with Christ, and the Place of Works, Obedience, and Faithfulness | Dr. Bradley G. Green | Download |
| Saving the Best for Last: Works, Justification, and Judgment | Dr. Bradley G. Green | Download |
| Biblical Theology, Obedience, and Healthy Churches | Dr. Bradley G. Green | Download |
| Works, Obedience, and Faithfulness Properly Understood: What is God Doing in History? | Dr. Bradley G. Green | Download |
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| Session | Title | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Prelude sermon | The Importance and Glory of Justification by Faith Alone | Outline |
| CTC evening talk 1 | The Reality of Works, Obedience, and Faithfulness in the New Testament | Outline |
| BTS morning workshop 1 | Biblical Theology: What is the Nature of Biblical Theology? Why Does it Matter? | Outline |
| CTC evening talk 2 | Old Covenant, New Covenant, and the Nature of the Bible | Outline |
| BTS morning workshop 2 | Key Questions, Contested Issues | Outline |
| CTC evening talk 3 | The Atonement, Union with Christ, and the Place of Works, Obedience, and Faithfulness | Outline |
| BTS morning workshop 3 | Biblical Theology and Other Theological Disciplines | Outline |
| CTC evening talk 4 | Saving the Best for Last: Works, Justification, and Judgement | Outline |
| Building Healthy Churches | Biblical Theology, Obedience, and Healthy Churches | Outline |
| Recapitulation sermon | Works, Obedience, and Faithfulness Properly Understood: What is God Doing in History? | Outline |
Luther Centre (CTC morning and night talks)
Public transport
If you are travelling by LRT, the nearest station is Asia Jaya. For your safety, there will be ushers at the station in the evenings to escort you to the conference venue.
Parking
There is free parking available at Astaka Parking as well as a paid car park at VSQ PJ City Center.
Address
Luther Centre, 6 Jalan Utara, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
GPS coordinates: 3.10660, 101.63973
Christ Evangelical Reformed Church (EMA event)
Address
Christ Evangelical Reformed Church, 10 Jalan PJS 7/3a, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
GPS coordinates: 3.064030, 101.613823