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Astonishing Access
The recent royal wedding was filled with grand images that mesmerized the world. One struck me in particular. The cameras followed the sea of spectators on their jubilant march to Buckingham Palace where they crushed against the great gates to catch a glimpse of the royal couple when they emerged on a balcony. As an overhead camera framed the multitude and the palace in one shot, we saw the broad pristine courtyard that separated the people, on the outside of the gates, from the (future) king. The themes of Ephesians 2:11-22 sprang to mind. In Christ, the glorious sovereign of heaven and earth has removed the barriers that keep the peoples from his presence. Through Christ, we are not kept at an adoring distance, but have astonishing access to his throne to behold his glory and plead our need. Familiarity with the benefits of the gospel can dull the luster of its benefits. I encourage you to find time in this month to savor the wonder of restored communion with God. Imagine the thrill members of the wedding mass would have felt had those gates suddenly been opened to them. They surely would not have hesitated to accept the access they had been granted. How much more joy and urgency could characterize our privilege of free access to the presence of the one who reigns on high and who raises and removes all earthly powers. Particularly as many of you carry the burdens of peoples God has called you to lead lets embrace the Savior’s blood bought invitation to “with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Heb. 4:16) Partnering with you for kingdom purposes,  Rev. John Currie, MAR, director of student development and alumni relations
P.S. Sign-up and login for access to all our rich, historic audio archives. The Media Center is easily accessible for your ongoing equipping. At www.wts.edu, go to popular links on the lower right hand corner of the page. Founders of Westminster
Paul Woolley, Ned B. Stonehouse, and Cornelius van Til On the Reformed Forum podcast, Historia Ecclesia, Westminster MDiv student Jonathan Brack discusses some of the key founders of Westminster Theological Seminary. Westminster was founded in 1929 as a result of the reorganization of Princeton Seminary which Machen thought would result in a more inclusive seminary and the liberal elements in the church having more influence. J. Gresham Machen and other professors from Princeton Seminary founded Westminster in an attempt to carry on the rich Reformed tradition of Princeton.
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Accreditation SurveyWestminster Theological Seminary is in the process of an institutional Self-Study, the decennial affirmation of accreditation for the Association of Theological Schools, the national accreditation agency for theological schools in the United States and Canada. The purpose of the Self-Study is to advance Westminster’s self-understanding and self-improvement. This process is used to deepen our understanding of how well our programs and services accomplish our mission and goals and meet the accreditation standards. In preparation for the visiting committee and in response to the ATS Policy Manual, Westminster is inviting comment in writing concerning Westminster’s qualifications for accreditation. These comments will be made available to the visiting committee. To fill out the survey, or for more information click here. PCA GA Alumni Dinner
DoubleTree Hotel ~ DoubleTree Ballroom ~ Virginia Beach, VA IMPORTANT Please register here no later than Wednesday, May 27.
You may also RSVP (acceptances only) by calling Jason at (215) 572-3843. If you have additional questions please email alumni@wts.edu. Business Ethics Conference
Business and the 8th Commandment: You Shall Not Steal Westminster Theological Seminary and the Center for Christian Business Ethics Today, LLC have joined together to host the 2011 Conference on the application of the 8th Commandment to business. The conference will be June 10th and 11th, and will feature Westminster faculty Dr. Peter Lillback, Dr. Vern Poythress, and Dr. William Edgar, as well as alumni Dr. Philip Ryken, Dr. Wayne Grudem, and Dr. Mark Futato. For more information and to register, click here. FULL STORYNational Day of Prayer
24th Annual Philadelphia Leadership Foundation Prayer Breakfast Rev. Dr. Peter Lillback, President of the seminary and professor of historical theology, will be the keynote speaker at this year's Philadelphia Leadership Foundation Prayer Breakfast. This breakfast is in conjunction with the National Day of prayer, which is on May 5, 2011. The breakfast will begin at 7:15am, May 5 at the Hilton Philadelphia. For more information and to register, click here. Next 2011
How Does Christ Transform the Way I Look at the World? Rev. Dr. K. Scott Oliphint, professor of apologetics and systematic theology, will be a plenary speaker at this year's Next 2011 conference, May 28-31 in Orlando, FL. Also speaking in breakout sessions will be Rev. Dr. Vern Poythress, professor of New Testament interpretation, and alumnus Nathan Sasser (MDiv '05). Click here for more information and to register.
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