CURRICULUM VITAE DR. PETER A. LILLBACK ORDINATION: Feb. 12, 1982, Bethany Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Oxford, PA EDUCATION: Ph.D.--1985, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, PA--Reformation and Post Reformation Studies Th.M.--1978, Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas TX--Systematic Theology & Apologetics B.A.--1974, Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH--Pre-Seminary Bible, Speech and minors in NT Greek and Philosophy EXPERIENCE: 2005 - President, Westminster Theological Seminary 2005 - Professor of Historical Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary 2000- President, The Providence Forum 1991-2009 Senior Pastor, Proclamation Presbyterian Church, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 1988-1991 Associate Pastor, Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Newark, Delaware 1986-2000 Professor of Historical Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary 1982-1988 Pastor, Bethany Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Oxford, Pennsylvania REPRESENTATIVE WRITING 2013 Thy Word is Still Truth: Essential Writings on the Doctrine of Scripture from the Reformation to Today (P&R) 2012 The Rev. Dr. Richard B. Gaffin, Jr: sancti libri theologicus magnus westmonasteriensis Westminster Theological Journal vol. 74 no. 1 Spring 2012. 2011 Under development: St. Peter s Principles: Leadership for Those who Already Know their Incompetence (P&R) The Creeds and Confessions of Westminster Seminary (P&R) 2011 Religion in the Wake of Reason: Deism and the Faith of America s Founding Fathers (Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary Journal) 2010 The Theological Guide, translated into Korean, Indonesian 2010 Islam s Controversy with Christianity, Christianity and Islam conference, Shanghai 2010 Machen s Christianity and Liberalism Revisited: A Critique of the World Council of Churches in Korea, Reformed Theological Journal of Korea 2009 The Medieval Church, The Huguenots, Christianity and the Founding of America for an Encyclopedia of Religion and History to be published in England 2009 All the Glorious Offices of Christ :reaching Like Calvin, P&R Publishing 2009 The Binding of God, Translated in the Korean 2009 Philadelphia Faith & Freedom Guide, The Providence Forum 2008 A Theological Guide to Calvin s Institutes, P&R Publishing 2008 The Huguenot s Via Dolorosa (Steven Tong Festschrift) 2007 Wall of Misconception (The Providence Forum, Bryn Mawr, PA) 2007 Calvin s Development of the Doctrine of Forensic Justification: Calvin and the early Lutherans on the relationship of justification and renewal Justified in Christ: God s plan for us in justification. K. Scott Oliphint, editor. Fearn: Mentor, Christian Focus Publications, 2007. 2006 Proclaiming the Word Bible Study Guide (revised & reprinted), Proclaiming the Word 2006 George Washington s Sacred Fire (The Providence Forum, Bryn Mawr, PA) 2006 Euthanasia: Can There Be a Good Death? (byfaith August) 2005 The Future of Theological Education in the Global Era of Church History: Change without 1
compromise. The Third International Conference on Evangelical Theology. Korea: Evangelical Theological Society, 2005, p. 213-247. 2005 Eternal Security and the Early Saints: Are the First, Second and Third Century Christian Beliefs A Reliable basis for Determining Soteriological Truth? To be printed on the online Journal Imperia Testamentum 2005 The Sacrament of Baptism: First Steps of Life in Covenant With God 2004 Proclaim Liberty and Freedom s Holy Light translation into Chinese. 2004 The Early Reformed Covenant Paradigm:Peter Martyr Vermigli Vis A Vis Zwingli, Bullinger, Luther & Calvin (in Peter Martyr Vermigli and the European Reformations: Semper Reformanda, Brill Academic Publishers, ed. Frank James, 2004) 2003 Separation of Church and State: Does the Separation of Church and State Mean the Separation of God and Government? (The Providence Forum, Bryn Mawr, PA) 2003 Letter From Birmingham Jail, Outline and Notes by Dr. Peter A. Lillback (The Providence Forum, Bryn Mawr, PA) 2003 A Pilgrim s Journey Through the Gospels Bible Odyssey Calendar, 2003 2002 Expert Testimony on the Legal case to Remove the Ten Commandments Plaque from the Chester County Courthouse 2002 The Practical Calvinist, An Introduction to the Presbyterian and Reformed Heritage, (Peter Lillback, ed. Christian Focus Publications, Great Britain) 2002 Bible Odyssey Compass 2002 The Life of Christ, A Reading Guide for Bible Odyssey Ministries 2002 Theological Light from the Medieval Era? Anselm and the Logic of the Atonement in The Practical Calvinist, (ed., Dr. Peter Lillback, Christian Focus Publications, Great Britain, 2002). 2001 Proclaim Liberty A Broken Bell Rings Freedom to the World, (The Providence Forum, Bryn Mawr, PA) 2001 The Binding of God, Calvin s Role in the Development of Covenant Theology, Baker Academic (Grand Rapids, MI) 2001 Exploring the Ancient Scriptures in the New Millennium: Bible Odyssey Study Guide (Proclamation Presbyterian Church Bible Odyssey Ministry) 2001 Bible Odyssey Calendar: Old Testament Wisdom Literature 2000 Freedom s Holy Light, With a Firm Reliance on Divine Providence (The Providence Forum, Bryn Mawr, PA) 2000 Bible Odyssey Calendar: Exploring the Ancient Scripture for the New Millennium 1999 First Thoughts on Women in the Military Study Committee Report for the PCA General Assembly 1996 Proclaim Liberty in Election Day Sermons, The Covenant Foundation. 1995 Confessional Subscription Among The Sixteen Century Reformers in The Practice of Confessional Subscription, by University Press of America. 1994 "The Continuing Conundrum: Calvin and the Conditionality of the Covenant". Calvin Theological Journal. 1989 "A Primer on Presbyterianism" for OPC's New Horizons magazine. 1988 Historical introduction to "Our Songs in God's Worship" published by Great Commissions Publications. (Essay dealing with history of the regulative principle.) 1988 Minority Report of the Committee to study Paedocommunion presented to the 55th General Assembly of the OPC. 1987 Contributor to the Inter-Varsity Press New Dictionary of Theology, "The Covenant (biblical and historical)." 1986 "The Reformers' Rediscovery of Presbyterian Polity," pp.63-82. Pressing Toward the Mark: Essays Commemorating Fifty Years of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. 1985 The Binding of God: Calvin's Role in the Development of Covenant Theology", 542 pp. PH.D. 2
Dissertation. 1982 "Calvin's Covenantal Response to the Anabaptist View of Baptism." pp. 185-232. Christianity & Civilization, vol. I. 1981 "Ursinus' Development of the Covenant of Creation: A Debt to Melanchthon or Calvin?", pp. 247-288. Westminster Theological Journal. 1978 "The Significance of the Noetic Effects of Sin for a Theistic Epistemology", 140pp. TH.M. Thesis HONORS & SPECIAL LECTURES: 2007-2010 Numerous lectures around the world on special topics on a monthly basis Westminster Today, Publisher and Editor 2010 George Washington Sacred Fire reaches #1 on Amazon sales list 2006 Speaker: The Gospel According to George Washington 2006 Speaker: Men s Retreat 2006 Lecture: Biblical Text and the Founders 2006 Lecture: Witherspoon and His Students 2006 Lecture: Washington and the Constitution 2006 Lecture: Précis The Demise Of The Case For Washington s Deism: The Insurmountable Evidence For The Christian Faith Of Our Founding Father 2006 Speaker: Reclaiming America Conference Practical Steps To Impact Your Community With George Washington s Religion 2005 Lecture: God & General Washington: The Faith of our Founding Father 2005 Lecture: Valley Forge: The Battle for the Soul of America 2005 Paul Revere & The Midnight Ride of the Huguenots 2005 Is God s Word Relevant for Today? A question and answer session sponsored by Proclaiming the Word 2005 2007: The Year of the Bible: A Presentation to the National Bible Association and American Bible Society 2005 Speaker: Reclaim America Conference: Practical Steps to Impact your community with America s Historic Judeo-Christian Heritage 2004 Lecture: Christianity & Culture: The Huguenot Paradigm: CRE Presbytery at All Saints Presbyterian Church 2004 Lecture: The American Amendments of the WCF for 75 th anniversary of Westminster Theological Seminary 2004 Speaker: A Celebration of the 300 th Anniversary of the First State 2004 Lecture: Christians and History 2004 Speaker: The Regulative Principle of Worship: Princeton Regional Conference on Reformation Theology 2004 Speaker: The Reality and Prospect of the Chinese And American Religious Culture: Conference in Beijing 2004 Speaker: Fire on the Mountain Conference in Australia: A Biblical Worldview Teaching Weekend 2004 Bible Study: God Only Wise 2004 Bible Study: Thy Word is Truth 2004 Lecture: Does America Have a Christian Heritage? 2004 Speaker: Christians and Public Polity 2004 Lecture: Does our Nation have a Christian Heritage? 2004 Lecture: Blaise Pascal and the Huguenot Heritage: Jansenism and Calvinism 2004 Dedication of James Montgomery Boice Chair, Reformed Seminary in Aix-en-Provence, France 2004 Delaware Legislature: The 300 th Anniversary of the State of Delaware and the First State Project 2003 Dedication of Westminster Theological Seminary Andreas Academic Center 3
2003 Lectures at several Universities in China 2001 Haverford College Faith in the Public Square debate with Rev. Barry Lynn 2001 Fire on the Mountain lectures, Australia 2001 Proclaim Liberty Symposium: Conference Celebrating the 300 th Anniversary of William Penn s Charter of Privileges 1999 Peter Martyr lecture at 16 th Century Conference 1997 Dedication of Proclamation Presbyterian Church Sanctuary 1997 Dedication of Villa Grazia, Palm Beach, Florida 1996 The Christianity of George Washington, Contemporary Issues Conference Seminar at Westminster Theological Seminary 1996 Professor of Church History at Philadelphia Theological Seminary 1995 Apologetics & Reformation -Conference on Apologetics at Westminster Theological Seminary 1994 Debate with Mr. Harold Camping on "1994?" at Glasgow Reformed Presbyterian Church, Bear, DE. 1991 Adjunct Professor of Historical Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. 1987 Faculty sponsored lecture at Westminster Theological Seminary--"A Survey of the History of Paedocommunion" 1986 "Calvin's Contributions to Living Issues in Reformed Theology"--Reformation Conference at Reformed Baptist Church in Dayton, Ohio 1985 "The Covenant"-Reformation Conference at OPC Church in New Rochelle, NY 1982 Faculty sponsored lecture at Westminster Theological Seminary--"The Place of the Covenant in Calvin's Theology" 1982 First Van Til lecture sponsored by Westminster Theological Seminary Students Council--"The Noetic Effects of Sin and Reformed Apologetics" 1978 High Honor graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary 1974 Oxford Press Bible Award: Highest Honor graduate of Cedarville College 1973 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges 1973 President of the Philosophy Club at Cedarville College ACADEMIC TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 2005-15 2004 Teaching at WTS, London Theological Seminary, Reformed Seminary of Jakarta,Reformed Seminary of Taipei, Lectures in Italy, Aix en Provence, Paris, Finnland, Helsinki, China Korea, South Africa, Australia, Singapore, and all across the United States The Doctrine of the Christian Life (WTS) M. Div. 2000 Reformation (M. Div WTS) 2000 Reformation (Philadelphia Theological Seminary.) M.Div. (1996-2000) 2000 Continental Creeds of the Reformation (WTS) Ph.D. (1998-2000) 2000 Lutheran Orthodoxy (WTS) Ph.D.(1994, 98-2000) 2000 The Doctrine of the Christian Life (WTS) M.Div.(1989, 93, 96-2000) 1999 Covenant Theology in the 19 th & 20 th Centuries (Westminster Theological Seminary) Ph. D. 1999 Dispensational Theology (WTS) Ph. D. 1999 Medieval Church (PTS.) M.Div. (1995-99) 1999 Ancient Church (PTS) M.Div.(1995-99) 1999 European Protestantism (PTS) M.Div (1995-99) 1999 Augustine and the Reformation (WTS) Ph. D.(1998-99) 1999 Reformation Historiography (WTS) Ph.D (1991, 93, 95, 99) 1998 Origins of Covenant Theology (WTS) Ph.D (1992, 94, 96, 98) 1998 American Protestantism (PTS) M.Div.(1996-98) 1997 The Modern Age (WTS) M.Div. 1997 Puritan Ethics (WTS) Ph.D.(1992, 95, 97) 1996 European Protestantism (Cranmer Theological Seminary, Shreveport, LA) 4
1996 Old Testament Foundations (Chesapeake Theological Seminary) M.Div.(1993-96) 1995 Spring-Romans (CTS) M.Div. 1994 Fall-Hebrew Poetry (CTS) M.Div. 1994 Spring-New Testament Foundations (CTS) M.Div. 1992 Creeds & Confessions M.Div (CTS) 1992 Theological Ethics M.Div. (CTS) 1991 Synoptic Gospels M.Div. (CTS) (1989, 91) 1991 Spring-John & General Epistles (CTS) M.Div. 1990 Fall-Acts & Pauline Epistles (CTS) M.Div. 1987 Sermon Content (WTS) M.Div. 1986 The Doctrine of Man (Center for Urban Theological Studies, B.A. program affiliated with Westminster and Geneva College.) 1981 The History of the Reformation (Reformed Bible Institute) 1981 The Medieval Church (WTS) M.Div. 1976 Exodus and Leviticus; Numbers and Deuteronomy (Southern Bible Training School) MINISTERIAL AND ECCLESIASTICAL EXPERIENCE: 2011 Moderator, Philadelphia Metro West Presbytery Continue with numerous Bible Studies around the country 2009 Retired as Senior Pastor, Proclamation Presbyterian Church 2005 Lecture: Jesus as King: A Lenten Lunch gathering 2005 Bible Studies on Isaiah 12: 1-6 and Jeremiah 7:1-29 2004 Moderator of the Presbytery of Philadelphia (PCA) 2003 Mission trip to France 2003 General Assembly in Charlotte, North Carolina 2003 PCA General Assembly in Birmingham, Alabama 2002 Vice President, Huguenot Fellowship 2002 PCA General Assembly in Tampa, Florida 2002 Chairman of the PCA s General Assembly Women in the Military Study Committee (2000-2002) 2002 to present Advisory Board Member Calicut-Proclamation School in India 2001 PCA General Assembly in Dallas, Texas 2000 Launched and developed with others the Bible Odyssey 2000 Program 1999 PCA General Assembly in Louisville, KY 1998 Educational studies in England & Scotland 1998 PCA General Assembly in St. Louis, MO 1998 Led an Educational tour of the Holy Land in conjunction with Proclamation Presbyterian Church and Westminster Theological Seminary 1997 Missions Trip to Paris, France 1997 PCA General Assembly, Colorado Springs, Colorado 1996 Educational tour of the Holy Land 1996 PCA General Assemblies in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 1995 PCA General Assembly in Dallas, Texas 1995 Three week missions trip to Manila, Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai 1994 Present-Member of President s Council of Westminster Theological Seminary 1994 Present-Member of Board of Huguenot Fellowship 1994 PCA General Assembly in Atlanta, GA. 1993 Steering Committee for Hope For America and President of Board of Directors. (1993-1996) 1993 PCA General Assembly in Columbia, S. C. 1992 PCA General Assembly in Roanoke, VA. 1991 Received by Philadelphia Presbytery of the PCA 5
1990 Served on Committee to form New PCA Heritage Presbytery 1990 Lectures in Wilmington, DE on Money, Possessions, Time and Eternity. 1989 Co-Teacher of E.E. Clinic at Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Newark 1989 PCA General Assembly at Biola University 1989 Level II training from the Biblical Counseling Foundation 1988 Received Evangelism Explosion Clinic Leader's Training 1988 Received by the Delmarva Presbytery of the PCA 1988 Mediator of reconciliation process between Dr. Bill Hogan and The Church of the Saviour, Wayne, PA. (1988-89) 1988 Commissioner to OPC General Assembly 1988 Panel Member of Preaching Conference at Westminster Seminary 1987 Commissioner to OPC General Assembly 1986 Commissioner to OPC General Assembly 1986 Elected to General Assembly Committee to study Paedo-Communion 1986 Elected by General Assembly to class of 1988 on the OPC Committee on Christian Education. Elected by Committee to sub-committee on Christian Schools and Diaconal education. 1984 Moderator of the Presbytery of Philadelphia, OPC (1948-85) 1984 Commissioner to OPC General Assembly 1984 Received Evangelism Explosion Teacher Certification at the E.E. Clinic in Newark, Delaware. 1984 Elected by General Assembly to class of 1986 on the Committee on Coordination. Elected by Committee to sub-committee on Publicity and Stewardship Education. 1983 Moderator of Session of OPC Church in Blue Bell, PA while without a Pastor (1983-84) 1983 Ordained to the Gospel Ministry by the Philadelphia Presbytery of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. 1982 Conference on the Doctrines of Grace--"The Extent of the Atonement" at OPC Church in Wildwood, NJ 1980 Adult Sunday School teacher at Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Glenside, PA.(1980-81) 1979 Choir Director at Bux-Mont Southern Baptist Church, Hatboro, PA 1975 Assistant Chaplain, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX. (1975-77) 1973 Youth Director, Grace Baptist Church, Cedarville, Ohio. (1973-74) 1972 Summer Camp Counselor, Sky-View Ranch, Millersburg, Ohio. PASTORAL MINISTRY, TEACHING AND COMMUNITY SERVICE 2004 Proclaiming the Word Radio Program 2004 Binding of God translation into Korean 2003 Bible Odyssey Radio Broadcast (2001-03) 2003 Helped launch and serve on Executive Committee of Stand for Africa Crusade 2003 Clash of Faith and Secularism, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 2003 Panel Discussant on 40 th Anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. s Letter from Birmingham Jail, Princeton University 2002 Certified Expert Witness on History of Law and Early American History: Freethought Society of Greater Phila., et.a. v. Chester County, et.al. USDCEDPA No l 01-cv-5244 2001 Proclaim Liberty Conference at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania 2000 Co-teacher on radio program Digging Deeper 2000 Co-organizer, Executive Director of The Providence Forum 2000 Designed, developed with others Pro-Life Forum web page 2000 Designed, developed with others, Bike Derby Safety Fair with PA. American Trauma Society 1999 Appointed to PCA s Women in the Military Committee; 2000-1999--Chairman 1999 Co-organizer of the Christian Assistance Network 1997 Educational Committee, Delaware County Christian School (1997-2000) 6
1996 to Present--Co-Organizer and Leader of Main Line Leaders Prayer Assembly 1996 to Present Assisted in planning and launching Valley Forge Prayer Breakfast, Main Line Christian Ministries and National Day of Prayer local activities 1995 Friday morning weekly Men s Bible Study (1995-2003) 1995 Sunday evening pulpit supply at Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Newark, DE 1995 Fall Men s Bible Study at Eastern College on the Covenant in Scripture. 1994 Bible Study at Quadrangle Retirement Residence. (1994-2003) 1992 Present-Bible Study at Beaumont Retirement Residence. 1992 Bible Study at home of Robert Arthur's, Wayne, PA. (1992-94) 1992 Alumni Week Chapel Speaker at Cedarville College. 1991 to Present-New Member Classes for Proclamation Presbyterian Church. 1990 Start-up Committee for Love, Inc. in Newark-Wilmington area. (1990-91) 1989 to Present--Board of Delaware Family Foundation (a pro-family lobbying organization active in Delaware legislature, loosely affiliated with Dr. James Dobson's Focus on the Family Ministry) 1989 Campus Crusade for Christ's Executive Ministries fall evening couples study at American College. 1988 Campus Crusade for Christ's Executive Ministries fall evening couples study at the home of Nancy DeMoss in Bryn Mawr, PA. 1988 Weekly Bible study for Wilmington, DE area businessmen.(1988-95) 1987 Weekly radio program entitled "Creative Christian Living" aired on WZZD in Philadelphia. (Sponsored by area businessmen) (1987-89) 1987 Organizing board member of For Life Incorporated, non-profit organization to raise funds for local pro-life ministries. (1987-89) 1986 Conference on the Gifts of the Spirit at OPC Church in Reading, PA. 1985 Regular instruction in Evangelism Explosion ministry. (1985-99) 1983 Christian Doctrine using Berkhof's Summary of Christian Doctrine. (1983-88) 1984 Weekly businessmen's Bible study for West Chester, PA area businessmen.(1984-89) 1984 to present--training class for new elders and deacons 1983 Weekly Bible study for local Presbyterian Retirement Residence (1983-88) 1983 Ten classes completed for new members of Bethany Church.(1983-88) 1983 Monthly Bible study at area rest home. (1983-88) 1983 to Present--Weekly preaching/teaching during Sunday School, Sunday morning and evening services and mid-week prayer services. Topics have included: The Westminster Confession, Knowing God, Practical Christian Living, The Gifts of the Spirit, The Five Points of Calvinism, The Ten Commandments, Humanism, Christianity and Culture, Apologetics, America's Christian Heritage, Christian Family life, Contemporary Men's Issues, The Parables of Jesus, The Sermon on the Mount, The Life of Christ, The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit, Lordship of Christ, Eschatology, Old Testament Survey, Exodus, Esther, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Minor Prophets, Matthew, John, Acts, Romans, Philippians, James, I Peter, I John, Revelation. 7