Grace Bible Theological Seminary
G3 2023 Pre-Conference
"The Gospel & the State: Christian Nationalism, Theonomy, and Free Church Doctrine"

Who: All are welcome to attend $29 admission registration (GBTS students will need to register w/ GBTS for course credit)
What: G3-Sponsored Event; Course credit is being offered through GBTS
When: Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Where: Near the Site of G3 National Conference, Atlanta, GA (Location TBA
Cost: Early-bird price of $29 until July 31; Late registration $39 August 1

"The Gospel and the State" is an official G3 2023 Pre-Conference. This one-day conference is being offered to all attendees. Those interested in credit for the course need to register with GBTS in advance. This event will be held at the Georgia International Convention Center  (GICC). Registering for this event DOES NOT register you for the G3 2023 National Conference. For G3 2023 National Conference general registration, please click here: https://g3min.org/events/g3-2023-the-sovereignty-of-god/.

This exciting pre-conference will feature biblical, theological, and historical consideration of the role of the church relative to the state. Six seasoned preachers and teachers of the Word will engage such topics as the mission of the church, the role of individual Christians in a fallen world, the way eschatology shapes our ecclesiology and experience, the meaning of "Christian nationalism" as a concept, and the centrality of gospel proclamation. Join us to hear from Dr. James White, Dr. Jeff Johnson, Dr. James Coates, Dr. Owen Strachan, Dr. Scott Aniol, and Dr. Jeff Moore. We'll conclude our one-day event with a panel that will include Dr. Josh Buice and will feature lively, friendly, and reflective conversation on hot topics and biblical doctrines.

Course Schedule:
9am Lecture 1 | Jeff Johnson: "Historic Baptist Polity: The Free Gospel and the Free Church" (45 mins)

10am Lecture 2 | James Coates: "Worth Prison: Why Corporate Worship Is Essential" (45 mins)

11am Lecture 3 | Jeff Moore: "Word and Ordinance: The Mission of the Church" (45 mins)

Noon Lunch Break

12:30pm Lecture 4 | James White: "Vaccinations, Masks, and Navy SEALs: When We Do Not Comply" (45 mins)

1:30pm Lecture 5 | Owen Strachan: "Not Your Grandfather's Baptist Doctrine: Evaluating Christian Nationalism" (45 mins)

2:30pm Lecture 6 | Scott Aniol: "A Higher Kingdom: Pure Worship from a Pure Church" (45 mins)

3:20pm Panel | "A Friendly Debate over Christian Nationalism, Theonomy, Postmillennialism, and Other Small Topics" (Strachan to lead, all speakers on panel. Josh Buice will be an addition to the Q&A panel discussion.) 

4:30pm Conference Ends