I had a nice chat with Tom Wells today at a pastor's luncheon. He said
Jerry Bridges was the best he's heard him. Tom said Bridges' view of grace
has been far-reaching in its influence. I would agree.
Chad
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From: <JACKJEFF@...>
To: <soundofgrace@...>
Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2004 3:21 PM
Subject: [soundofgrace] Re: Bunyan Report? - Jack to James Allen
> James Allen:
>
> << So, any report from Bunyan? >>
>
> Yes, forthcoming. I am putting together a report/quote list like I have
been doing for years. More to follow.
>
> << Did anyone meet my friend Ryan Mayfield? >>
>
> Sad to say I am not good with names, and met so many folks that I am not
sure if I could put a face to the name! Perhaps his memory is better and he
will remember meeting me! That will help!
>
> << Was there any good fellowship? >>
>
> The best! The time goes too fast, and our moments together this side of
glory are too limited. The love of the brethren was very evident, and the
fellowship was very warm and hearty. Many first-time Bunyaneers who reveled
in it with us!
>
> << Was there any good teaching? >>
>
> Do ducks quack and frogs croak? I'll say! Very exciting, soul stirring,
moving, tremendous, wonderful, pages and pages of notes...many times when I
couldn't even think of writing, and many others when I couldn't see the page
through the tears! Does that tell you anything?
>
> Dr. Carson was very helpful on Rev. 12-14. He was also very provocative,
and has us hitting the books again to check out some of what he presented.
I will sit at his feet any time!
>
> Tim Trumper was very exciting and challenging on the doctrine of Adoption.
I look forward to his forthcoming work on this subject, and will be running
down some of his other journal articles (some were available at the
Conference). I also look forward to hearing him again.
>
> Jerry Bridges was all I expected him to be and more. My wife and I are
very thankful for the effort to get him there on the part of John Reisinger.
He really fit in, and ministered to us like only a man of his caliber and
experience can. Well worth hearing!
>
> Dave Morris got an extra opportunity to minister the Word as Mike Haykin
could not make it. This brother can preach! He always has us on the edge
of our seats!
>
> John Reisinger never fails to surprise me! Just when you think you've
heard everything on the Parable of Luke 15 he pulls the rug out from under
you!
>
> Fred Zaspel has always been one of my favorite preachers, and he did not
let us down. It is no wonder that his ministry has blossomed over the years
like it has. He presents a fine balance of scholarship and passionate
preaching.
>
> The preaching and teaching at this Conference, like all of the others I
have attended for over 10 years, was a great mix of careful exegesis,
stimulating insights from the Word, solid doctrine, warm and hearty
preaching, probing application, and soul stirring devotion.
>
> << Did anyone overspend their book budget? >>
>
> Well...you know...I couldn't help it...there were so many, and they were
so good, and...There was a Carson work I did not have that was highly
recommended, and Barry Horner had some new stuff out, and there was a Dabney
work I was not aware of that some young preacher boys I know could use, and
my grandchildren would profit from some things I saw on the table, and my
wife wanted this and that, and....I am sure Dean was pleased by the
turnover!
>
> << Enquiring minds want to know. >>
>
> That can be a good thing!
>
> Soli Deo Gloria,
>
> John T. "Jack" Jeffery
>
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