The Sons

General Information
Welcome
We are excited to welcome you to Grayslake and Greater
Chicagoland for Reformed Forum’s first Theology Conference.
We look forward to getting to know you and engaging in
meaningful conversation and theological discussion.
Hotel
Comfort Suites
Check-in time: 3 pm, Check-out time: 11 am
1775 East Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223–5050
Local Restaurants
Bulldog’s Grill
Lou Malnati’s
Best place for a burger
Carry-out Chicago-style pizza
217 Center Street
Grayslake, IL 60030
34500 N Hwy 45
Third Lake, IL 60030
Firkin
Something’s Brewing
Gastro pub
Coffee, pastries, sandwiches
515 N Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
1126 East Washington Street
Grayslake, IL 60030
Giordano’s
Tang’s
Sit-down Chicago-style pizza
Chinese sit-down/carry-out
7105 Grand Ave
Gurnee, IL 60031
111 US Hwy 45
Grayslake, IL 60030
Sammies
The Vine
Chicago-style hot dogs and
sandwiches
Martini & wine bar, upscale
casual dining
799 E Belvidere Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
101 Center St
Grayslake, IL 60030
The Sons
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Schedule
Friday, October 10th
2:00–4:00 pm
Auditorium
Pre-conference: Redemptive-Historical
Hermeneutics, Divine Authorship, and
the Christotelism Debate
Lane Tipton, Camden Bucey, Jim
Cassidy, and Jeff Waddington
Schedule (continued)
Sunday, October 12
th
Morning Worship Service
Camden Bucey
10:15–11:15 am
Auditorium
The Antithesis and the Image of God
K. Scott Oliphint
10:30–11:00 am
Fellowship Hall
Coffee and Refreshments
10:15–11:15 am
Fellowship Hall
Becoming a Son of Glory: Christ’s
Pattern for the Christian Life
Camden Bucey
10:15–11:15 am
Auditorium South
Wing
Jonathan Edward’s Sermon “The
Excellency of Christ”: A Sweet
Conjunction of Opposites
Jeff Waddington
10:15–11:15 am
Conference Room
(lower level)
Karl Barth’s Christology: Van Til’s
Critique Revisted
Jim Cassidy
Plenary Address: The Son’s SelfExistence
K. Scott Oliphint
11:00 am–12:00 pm
Auditorium
Sunday School
Lane Tipton
8:30–9:30 pm
Fellowship Hall
Dessert Reception
12:15 pm
Fellowship Hall
Fellowship Meal
Conference attendees are invited to
a fellowship meal provided by the
congregation of Hope OPC.
Saturday, October 11th
Coffee and Conversation
Join the Reformed Forum board and
contributors for coffee, light breakfast,
and some early morning theological
conversation.
9:00–10:00 am
Auditorium
Plenary Address: Covenant History
and the Tale of Three Sons
Lane Tipton
10:15–11:15 am
Breakout Session #1
Conference Information
Audio & Video
Audio and video from the plenary addresses will be
livestreamed online (reformedforum.org/conference) and
available for download after the conference. Breakout session
recordings will not be available.
Book Table
Our book table has a selection of current titles and
recommended classics, along with Reformed Forum pub glasses
and travel mugs. The book table is located in the fellowship hall
and will be open during breaks on Friday and Saturday. Credit
cards are accepted.
11:30 am–12:30 pm
Auditorium
Plenary Address: Theological
Principles from Cornelius Van Til’s
Common Grace
K. Scott Oliphint
12:30–1:30 pm
Fellowship Hall
Lunch
Grab a boxed lunch and find someone
to chat with. Gluten/dairy free options
are available upon request.
Refreshments
Logos Bible Software Presentation
Learn how Logos Bible Software can
assist you as a pastor, scholar, or
layperson. Discounts will be available.
Registration Table
1:45–2:15 pm
Auditorium
2:30–3:30 pm
Auditorium
Plenary Address: Redemptive-History,
Merit, and the Sons of God
Lane Tipton
4:00–5:00 pm
Breakout Session #2
Saturday, October 11th
9:30–10:30 am
Auditorium
7:30–8:30 pm
Auditorium
8:00–8:45 am
Fellowship Hall
Breakout Session #1
Beverages and light refreshments are available during program
breaks in the fellowship hall on the lower level.
The registration table will be open all day on Friday and
Saturday. Please stop by if you have any questions or require
any kind of assistance.
Breakout Session #2
Saturday, October 11th
4:00–5:00 pm
Auditorium
Redemptive-History, Merit, and the
Sons of God (plenary follow-up)
Lane Tipton
4:00–5:00 pm
Fellowship Hall
Questioning the Progress in
Progressive Covenantalism: A
Reformed Critique of Kingdom
through Covenant
Jonathan Brack and Jared Oliphint
4:00–5:00 pm
Auditorium South
Wing
Lead the Flock Together:
Undershepherding with One Mind
A. Craig Troxel
4:00–5:00 pm
Conference Room
(lower level)
Logos Bible Software Training
James Fowler