About this Event
In celebration of the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, this year’s Telos conference will focus on the doctrine of the Trinity, exploring the revelation of our Triune God throughout the Scriptures.
In 325 A.D., the Emperor Constantine convened a council of bishops in the city of Nicaea to address a series of issues that arose as a result of the teachings of Arius, who maintained that Jesus was a created being. Rejecting the Arian teaching, the Nicene council affirmed the full divinity of Christ, that He is of one substance (homoousios) with God the Father, begotten, not made. From this council came one of the most important theological documents ever written, the Nicene Creed, which has been confessed by believers for centuries as an affirmation of Trinitarian orthodoxy. Join us to celebrate the 1700th anniversary of Nicaea and explore the Trinity revealed throughout Scripture.
Conference Schedule
Friday (October 17) - 6:30 PM-9:00 PM
Keynote Sessions:
Dr. David Palmer
Saturday (October 18) - 9:30 AM-3:30 PM (lunch provided)
Keynote Sessions:
Dr. Christine Palmer
Dr. Adonis Vidu
Conference Speakers:
Dr. Christine Palmer | Dr. Palmer is adjunct professor of Old Testament at Gordon-Conwell. She is dedicated to helping others encounter the Lord through his Word. She teaches courses on Hebrew exegesis and biblical theology and leads global archaeological study tours. She authored ESV Expository Commentary: Leviticus and has contributed articles on Israelite religion and culture in other major publications.
Dr. David Palmer | Dr. Palmer is adjunct professor of New Testament at Gordon-Conwell. A pastor-scholar with a deep love for the Church, he has pastored at Kenwood Baptist Church for over two decades and has been blessed to participate in missions across the globe. He is the author of Casket Empty: God’s Plan of Redemption through History and contributed to thirty articles in the Archaeological Study Bible.
Dr. Adonis Vidu | Dr. Vidu is professor of theology at Gordon-Conwell, originally from Romania. A constructive theologian, he focuses on Trinitarian theology and the Christian life. He has written on atonement, theological method, and divine missions, and he teaches courses in systematic theology, modern theology, and theological hermeneutics.
The Telos Bible and Theology Conference seeks to cultivate Christian maturation in the greater Jacksonville area through leveraging the teaching resources of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary to make robust theological training even more accessible. The conference gathers scholars around key topics in the areas of biblical studies and theology. Telos Bible and Theology Conference is for the whole Church: pastors, leaders, and laypeople. The conference is named after a Greek word (telos) meaning “end,” “consummation,” or “aim,” with a view toward encouraging believers to live today in light of the ultimate victory that has been secured in Christ.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Southpoint Community Church, 7556 Salisbury Road, Jacksonville, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 35.00
