The Project Timothy Bible Conference
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Project Timothy Bible Conference (July 15-17, 2005)
  
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“God's Sovereignty, Our Assurance”  

Can Christians fall away? How sure are we of getting to heaven?

As Christians struggle in life with temptations and difficulties, there may be times when we despair of ever reaching heaven. "I can't stop sinning, am I going to be disqualified in the end?" "What about those who stop being Christians?"

And even the assurances from the Bible, of God bringing us to heaven, bring on a new set of puzzles….does that imply that Christians are merely puppets? What is our role in our Christian perseverance?

Speakers:
Peter O'Brien, Senior Research Fellow, Moore Theological College (Sydney, Australia)
Ray Galea, Rector of St Alban's Church & MTS Trainer (Sydney, Australia)

Highlights of the weekend:

  • 4 Bible expositions of select passages from Romans 3 to 8 by Ray Galea, on the issue of God's Sovereignty, Our Assurance
  • 3 Thematic talks on what the whole Bible teaches about God's Soveignty, Our Assurance, by Peter O' Brien
  • 1 workshop on "Principles of Interpretation" focusing on apocalyptic literature in the Bible
  • 1 workshop on “Christian Living Today: God’s Fatherhood and Ours”
  • 2 workshops on “Dealing with Hot Potatoes (Controversial Passages)” in the Bible that touches on the themes of God's Sovereignty, Our Assurance
   

Peter O'Brien

PETER O'BRIEN is counted as one of the foremost scholars in the New Testament, particularly for the Pauline letters. Widely respected for his careful and probing exegesis, Peter has authored numerous articles on the Pauline epistles as well as commentaries on Ephesians, Colossians and
Philemon and Philippians, for pastors and teachers of the Bible. His prolific writing also includes "Gospel and Mission in the Writings of Paul", "Salvation to the Ends of the Earth - A Biblical theology of mission" and "Introductory Thanksgiving in the Letters of Paul". Peter also has extensive experience in cross-cultural work, having served in India for 10 years.

Professor O'Brien received the B.D. from the University of London, the Lic.Th from Moore Theological College, and the Ph.D from the University of Manchester. He has been at Moore Theological College, Sydney, Australia, since 1974 and is currently its Senior Research Fellow. Peter and his wife Mary have four adult children and seven grandchildren. They both enjoy a good read, walking, swimming, photography and spending time with family and friends whenever possible.

Ray Galea

RAY GALEA ministers at St Albans Rooty Hill Anglican Church and is married to Sandy and has three children James, Amy and Madeleine. He has done cross cultural work among second generation Mediterranean and Middle Eastern people in Western Sydney.

Prior to attending Moore College in Sydney, Ray worked as a social worker for three years. He specializes in marriage and family counseling, loves reading, eating Middle Eastern and Asian food, listening to Bob Dylan and watching films set in New York.