During The Gospel Coalition’s 2011 national conference in Chicago, a panel considered matters of heaven and hell, including the arguments advanced by Rob Bell in his book ‘Love Wins.’
For the related lecture by Don Carson, click here.
Tim Keller (MDiv, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; DMin, Westminster Theological Seminary) was founder of Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Manhattan, chairman of Redeemer City to City, and co-founder of The Gospel Coalition. He wrote numerous books, including The Reason for God. He and his wife, Kathy, had three children.
Don Carson (BS, McGill University; MDiv, Central Baptist Seminary, Toronto; PhD, University of Cambridge) is emeritus professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and cofounder (retired) of The Gospel Coalition. He has edited and authored numerous books. He and his wife, Joy, have two children.
Crawford Loritts (DDiv, Biola University; STD, Cairn University; DDiv, Moody Bible Institute; LTD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; DDiv, Columbia International University) is former senior pastor of Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, Georgia, visiting professor at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a Council member of The Gospel Coalition. He has written a number of books, including Unshaken. He and his wife, Karen, have four children.
Kevin DeYoung (PhD, University of Leicester) is senior pastor of Christ Covenant Church (PCA) in Matthews, North Carolina, and associate professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary (Charlotte). He is the author of more than 25 books and a popular columnist, blogger, and podcaster. Kevin’s work can be found on clearlyreformed.org. Kevin and his wife, Trisha, have nine children.
Stephen Um (PhD, University of St. Andrews) is senior pastor of Citylife Presbyterian Church in Boston, Massachusetts, and the president and executive director of The Center for Gospel Culture. He is the author of Micah for You: Acting Justly, Loving Mercy. He and his wife, Kathleen, have three children.