tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22805129286338871102024-02-08T08:31:02.264-04:00Atlantic Gospel NetworkAtlantic Gospel Network is a group dedicated to the networking, organization and reproduction of gospel centered, missional churches in Atlantic CanadaAtlantic Gospel Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09723458291605488293noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280512928633887110.post-44942029209916689792012-01-16T20:19:00.001-04:002012-01-16T20:19:28.930-04:00The VowThis week Mars Hill Church kicked off their <i>Real Marriage </i>sermon series with the topic "<a href="http://marshill.com/media/real-marriage/new-marriage-same-spouse">New Marriage, Same Spouse</a>." I just finished the book and both my wife and I found it very helpful and definitely recommend it. We are planning on tuning in on the sermon series as well. I thought I would <a href="http://marshill.com/2012/01/16/men-will-you-vow-to-lead?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+marshill%2Fblog+%28The+Mars+Hill+Blog%29">share </a>the Vow that Mark proposed to the men of Mars Hill.<br />
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Cory VailAtlantic Gospel Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09723458291605488293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280512928633887110.post-88748722999636703292011-11-15T11:38:00.001-04:002011-11-15T11:56:46.320-04:00The Enduring GospelThe theme for LEAD this year was "The Enduring Gospel." Some people have suggested that the gospel is somehow inferior to other christian doctrines in the sense that we start with the gospel and then we move into the meat of biblical theology. I think it is proper to say that we need to start with the gospel but we have to be continually reminded of the gospel and seek to understand the depths of the gospel as we live. Paul says in 1 Cor 15:1-2 <span class="chapter-num" id="v46015001-1"></span>"Now I would <b>remind</b> you, brothers,<span class="footnote"></span> of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand,<span class="verse-num" id="v46015002-1"> </span>and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain." Paul wanted to remind the Corinthians of the gospel. In Galatians 3:1-3 he writes, "<span class="chapter-num" id="v48003001-1"></span>O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified. <span class="verse-num" id="v48003002-1">2 </span>Let me ask you only this: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing with faith? <span class="verse-num" id="v48003003-1">3 </span>Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by<span class="footnote"></span> the flesh?" I know that the natural state of the human heart is to not believe the gospel that is why God has to open the human heart to receive it and that is why we need to continually remind one another about the significance of the gospel and our day to day walks with Christ. I know that this weekend served as a good reminder for me that Jesus has finished the work, and all I need to do is believe, I cannot add anything to his righteousness.Atlantic Gospel Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09723458291605488293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280512928633887110.post-17735560187544693382011-11-06T15:53:00.000-04:002011-11-06T15:54:34.057-04:00LEAD CONFERENCE NOVEMEBER 11-12The theme for this year is “<b>The Enduring Gospel</b>.”
The goal is to examine how the gospel can bring about
change throughout New England. In New England there seems to be many who
believe one of two ways. It’s either “If only we start this program,
then there will be change in people’s hearts” or “Yeah, the Holy Spirit
works, but mostly in China or on the West Coast.” Although this line of thinking is not intentional, it has become the
mantra of many who are entrenched in the least churched area in the USA.<br />
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<b>RAY ORTLUND – </b> Has received a B.A. from Wheaton
College, Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, M.A. from The
University of California, Berkeley, and Ph.D. from the University of
Aberdeen, Scotland. Pastor Ortlund served as Associate Professor of Old
Testament and Semitic Languages, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School,
Deerfield, Illinois from 1989-1998.He was ordained by Lake Avenue
Congregational Church, Pasadena, California, 1975. He currently serves
as pastor at <a href="http://www.immanuelnashville.com/" target="_blank">Immanuel Church</a>,
Nashville, Tennessee (an Acts 29 church) and as a Council member with
The Gospel Coalition. He has been married to Jan Giles Ortlund for
thirty-eight happy years, and they have four delightful children.Says,
Ray: “I have the most wonderful wife, I love my kids and grandkids, and I
love Immanuel Church. My dream is that God would use us for true
revival in our city.”<br />
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in Highland Village, TX. He describes his 7 year tenure at The Village
as a re-planting effort where he was involved in changing the
theological and philosophical culture of the congregation. The church
has witnessed a tremendous response growing from 160 people to over 5000
including two satellite campuses (Denton and Northway). Alongside his
current role as lead pastor, Matt is involved in church planting efforts
both locally and internationally through The Village and various
strategic partnerships. Prior to accepting the pastorate at The Village,
Matt had a vibrant itinerant ministry for over ten years where he spoke
to hundreds of thousands of people in America and abroad about the
glory of God and beauty of Jesus. His greatest joy outside of Jesus is
being married to Lauren and being a dad to their three children, Audrey,
Reid, and Norah.<br />
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<br /></div>Atlantic Gospel Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09723458291605488293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280512928633887110.post-64111053822159008892011-10-14T18:28:00.002-03:002011-10-14T18:28:46.400-03:00OCTOBER 17-19 Paul’s Theology of Atonement: Can it be Defended? Dr. Simon GathercoleSPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER DR. SIMON GATHERCOLE<br />
<br />Dr. Simon Gathercole is Lecturer in New Testament Studies and Fellow at Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge. He also serves as senior editor of the Journal for the Study of New Testament. Prior to his posting at Cambridge Dr. Gathercole was for a number of years on the faculty at the University of Aberdeen. He has studied in Cambridge, Durham, Tübingen, and the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York. His studies included classics and early Judaism. Dr. Gathercole specializes in Christology and the doctrine of the atonement. He currently is writing a commentary on the Gospel of Thomas. He has published many learned studies. Dr. Gathercole is known around the world and is much sought-after speaker.<br />
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KC Irving Auditorium<br />
Monday, October 17<br />7:30pm Substitutionary Atonement and its Challengers<br />
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Tuesday, October 18<br />7:30pm Death for Sins “According to the Scriptures”<br />
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Wednesday, October 19<br />9:45-10:30AM Service of Worship<br />(Manning Memorial Chapel)<br />1:00-2:00PM Talkback session<br />(Langley Room, ADC)<br />7:30PM Vicarious Death of Christ and Classical Parallels <br />
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Atlantic Gospel Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09723458291605488293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280512928633887110.post-65807285202214006982011-09-04T13:24:00.002-03:002011-09-04T13:24:23.454-03:00What does the Gospel mean right now? Pastor, do your people have a gap in the middle of their Gospel;
understanding more about salvation past and future than they do about
the spent benefits of the work of Christ in the here and now? Permit me
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<a href="http://theresurgence.com/2011/08/29/what-does-the-gospel-mean-right-now">Gospel Article</a> </div>
Atlantic Gospel Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09723458291605488293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280512928633887110.post-82622662547130280602011-08-31T20:59:00.001-03:002011-08-31T21:03:35.769-03:00Joshua Harris Conference I am extremely grateful for Stephen Bray hosting the Bible Conference at his Church <a href="http://www.gracebaptistchurchpe.ca/">Grace Baptist. </a>It was a wonderful time of fellowship and a great opportunity to connect with like minded believers in the Maritimes. I (Cory Vail) was only able to make it to a couple of sessions but it was well worth the trip, I took the whole family Emily, Eli, and Theo we stayed at a nice Bed and Breakfast/Cabin Rentals owned by a Christian brother called <a href="http://www.cottages-pei.ca/">North Rustico Cottages B&B Inn</a>. It was beautiful and the service was great! Spending a couple of days in PEI was wonderful...WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PLACE. My pastors wife Holly commented "this is what Heaven will probably be like :)." As soon as I can get my hands on some recordings of the sessions led by Josh I will post them up on the Network Blog and on <a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/atlgospelnet">Twitter</a>. If you haven't yet join the network group on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/178397975556094/">Facebook</a>. Thursday and Friday night Josh spoke on <i>Humble Orthodoxy </i>how it is important to be both truthful and humble using every opportunity to examine our hearts to see where we are being unorthodox in belief and practice and spend more time repenting and less time accusing others of heresy. He laid out that we have to contend for the faith, but in a spirit of gentleness and love seeking to win our brothers and sisters who are in error. This is our hope for the network strong on truth, strong on grace. Many <i>Reformed </i>groups in the past have been pegged as legalistic, self-righteous, and just down right mean. We want to be known for loving and living the doctrines of grace as we thank God for his grace towards us and in response reach out with grace towards others. If we have been forgiven so much how can we hold an offense against a brother, not to mention Jesus commanded us to "love our enemies." The other thing we do not want the network to be about is a pitty party where disgruntled Reformed Conservatives get together to talk about the latest woes of liberals taking over the world, and the church. What we do hope for is a place for like minded Christians to gather in fellowship for encouragement, engage in theological discussion, pray for one another, host/advertise events where we can grow and connect, eventually be involved in planting new local churches, and be a part of the movement of God which is already taking place in Atlantic Canada and the world. We are along for the ride.<br />
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For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.<br />
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Atlantic Gospel Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09723458291605488293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280512928633887110.post-70017576092939275922011-08-22T20:53:00.001-03:002011-09-04T13:22:08.130-03:00Joshua Harris Bible Conference<h1 style="color: white;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: black;">Grace B</span><span style="color: black;">aptist Church Bible Conference</span></span></h1>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Joshua Harris is the pastor of Covenant Life Church in Maryland, a ministry founded by C.J. Mahaney.</span></span></div>
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<img alt="josh-harris-family.jpg" height="167" src="http://www.gracebaptistchurchpe.ca/files/9713/0678/3464/josh-harris-family.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 5px 10px;" width="158" /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Joshua is the author of several books including his latest, <i>Dug Down Deep: Unearthing What I Believe and Why It Matters</i>. As well as <i>Stop Dating the Church</i>, <i>I Kissed Dating Good-bye</i> & <i>Boy Meets Girl</i>, among others.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.gracebaptistchurchpe.ca/events/bible-conference-2011" style="color: black;">Grace Baptist Church Bible Conference</a> </span></div>
Atlantic Gospel Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09723458291605488293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280512928633887110.post-12046783574664263702011-08-09T22:16:00.000-03:002011-08-09T22:16:21.297-03:00The Double-Reach of Self-RighteousnessThe Bible makes it clear that self-righteousness is the premier enemy of the Gospel. And there is perhaps no group of people who better embody the sin of self-righteousness in the Bible than the Pharisees. In fact, Jesus reserved his harshest criticisms for them, calling them whitewashed tombs and hypocrites. Surprisingly to some, this demonstrates that unrighteous badness is not the greatest threat to gospel advancement. Self-righteous goodness is....<br />
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<a href="http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2011/08/09/the-double-reach-of-self-righteousness-2/">The Double-Reach of Self-Righteousness</a>Atlantic Gospel Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09723458291605488293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280512928633887110.post-59716412966904775592011-08-08T20:22:00.000-03:002011-08-08T20:27:27.774-03:00Reformed, Complimentarian, Spirit Filled - Spirit Led, and MissionalHere are some of the distinctions we hold to as a Network though there is a variety of opinions within these four categories about the nature and extent to which they are held. We all agree with the principles of each. I hope you are blessed by this...<br />
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<a href="http://marshill.com/media/special/four-points-of-the-movement">Four Points of the Movement</a>Atlantic Gospel Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09723458291605488293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280512928633887110.post-6746729471919563212011-08-06T03:10:00.000-03:002011-08-06T03:10:57.866-03:00Gospel CentralityWe talk a lot about Gospel Centrality and of course many believers would say "we want to have the gospel central in our teaching and ministry" but what is the gospel? Is it come to Jesus and everything will work out, your relationships will be better, your children will behave, your financial situation will be secure, etc...No! If you come to Jesus with these pretenses you are treating him more as an idol giver than the one and only Person who deserves your worship - the gospel is simply this, Jesus Christ died for your sins and rose for your salvation that by grace through faith you might have eternal life. He should be enough to satisfy your deepest longings. Don't sell out for mere idols by letting good things become God things. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Trust in the <span class="small-caps">Lord</span> with all your heart, </div><div class="line" id="p20003005_01-1" style="text-align: center;">and do not lean on your own understanding.</div><div> </div><div class="line" id="p20003006_01-1" style="text-align: center;"><span class="verse-num inline" id="v20003006-1"></span>In all your ways acknowledge him,</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="line" id="p20003006_01-1" style="text-align: center;">and he will make straight your paths.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="line" id="p20003007_01-1" style="text-align: center;"><span class="verse-num inline" id="v20003007-1"></span>Be not wise in your own eyes;</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="line" id="p20003007_01-1" style="text-align: center;">fear the <span class="small-caps">Lord</span>, and turn away from evil.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="line" id="p20003008_01-1" style="text-align: center;"><span class="verse-num inline" id="v20003008-1"> </span>It will be healing to your flesh<span class="footnote"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="indent line" id="p20003008_01-1" style="text-align: center;">and refreshment<span class="footnote"></span> to your bones.</div><div class="indent line" id="p20003008_01-1" style="text-align: center;">Proverbs 3:5-8 (ESV) </div>Atlantic Gospel Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09723458291605488293noreply@blogger.com0