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Telos Bible & Theology Conference
OCTOBER 17-18, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Third Annual Telos Bible and Theology Conference
“Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: The Revelation of God in Scripture”
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.
Speakers
Dr. Christine Palmer
Dr. David Palmer
Dr. Adonis Vidu
Schedule
Friday, October 17 – 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
| 6:30–7:00 p.m. | Worship in Song |
| 7:00–8:15 p.m. | Session: Dr. Christine Palmer, “Seeing the Face of God in the Old Testament” |
| 8:15–9:00 p.m. | Round Table Discussion and Q/A |
Saturday, October 18 – 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
| 9:30–10:00 a.m. | Worship in Song |
| 10:00–11:30 a.m. | Session: Dr. David Palmer, “Seeing the Face of God in the New Testament” |
| 11:30–12:00 p.m. | Special Presentation |
| 12:00–1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Session: Dr. Adonis Vidu, “The Son Only Does What He Sees the Father Doing: The Doctrine of Inseparable Operations in Nicene Theology” |
| 2:00–3:00 p.m. | Panel Discussion and Q/A |
| 3:00–3:30 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
Host
Dr. Justin Young
(MAOT ’14)
Dr. Young is Program Faculty (Old Testament) of Special Programs at Gordon-Conwell and an alumnus of the seminary. His research focuses on the covenant at Mount Sinai and the construction of the tabernacle in Exodus 19–40. He also studies the Psalms, Biblical Theology, and ancient Near Eastern ritual. He teaches Biblical Hebrew and exegesis, and is coauthoring a commentary on Exodus for The Bible in God’s World series.
About the Conference
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 provide robust theological training at a low cost. 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. Join us as we delight in the great riches of the Scriptures together and rejoice in the gospel of our Triune God.
Southpoint Community Church
7556 Salisbury Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32256
Dr. Adonis Vidu
Session: “The Son Only Does What He Sees the Father Doing: The Doctrine of Inseparable Operations in Nicene Theology”
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.
Dr. Christine Palmer (MAOT ’99)
Session: “Seeing the Face of God in the Old Testament”
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 (MDiv ’97)
Session: “Seeing the Face of God in Jesus Christ”
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.