General Assembly 2008 Colloquium Papers

"What do the sacraments actually accomplish in their administration?" It seems like it is time for a denominational conversation about this question. To have that conversation the North Texas Presbytery is sponsoring a COLLOQUIUM at this years General Assembly.

There will four main speakers: Will Barker, Ligon Duncan, Jeffrey Meyers and Rob Rayburn. Each one will have a main presentation and an opportunity to respond to the presentations of the other three. There will also be an opportunity for members of the audience to address questions to these brothers. Come and join the conversation!

Tuesday, June 10th from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Reunion Ballroom F

Papers will be available here at noon on June 10th

Will Barker

(PDF - 104KB) The Reformation and Puritan Background for Our Reformed View of the Efficacy of the Sacraments

Ligon Duncan

(PDF - 100KB) What do the sacraments actually accomplish in their administration?

(PDF - 376KB) True Communion with Christ: Calvin, Westminster and Consensus on the Lord's Supper

Jeffrey Meyers

(PDF - 96KB) Efficacy and Ritual Performance: How the Administration of the Sacraments Affects What They Actually Accomplish

Rob Rayburn

(PDF - 92KB) The Efficacy Of The Sacraments