T4G concluded yesterday with tears for the lost and prayers for evangelism. It was a most appropriate ending. The day contained many things of note, but here are a select few.

DAY 3 MISCELLANIES

• Oh wow, Piper stepped into the depths of Romans 9 and brought out treasure untold. I know many have a favorite Piper sermon, but this might just be mine.
• DeYoung was right to say – via Twitter – that Piper is a living embodiment of “logic on fire.” Fiery logic and logical fire, when coupled with exultational gestures, make for mighty fine preaching.
• While on the topic of fine preaching, we all should say, “Well done Lig Duncan, well done!” His sermon on Numbers 5 was Christ-centered biblical theology at its best.
• Praise God for live streaming. Over 25,000 people from 100 countries tuned in to some part of the conference.
• Some people may have felt bamboozled by dedicating the longest panel to denominations, but I suspect that every pastor was well served by the discussion. I know I was.
• Kudos to Crossway for giving every attendee a copy of From Heaven He Came and Sought Her. May it be a gift that brings much fruit on the often thorny issue.
• Pay attention to the hymn “He Will Hold Me Fast.” The melody is awesomely simple and we all need songs of truth for times of misery and suffering.
• Al Mohler was visibly teary-eyed at the conclusion of the conference. The Spirit, through Piper, had revealed truth in a powerful way.

We came expectant and left eager for more. And so we excitedly await T4G 2016.