Covenant Protestant Reformed Church
83 Clarence Street, Ballymena BT43 5DR
Rev. Angus Stewart
Lord’s Day, 9 February, 2020
“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies,
kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering …” (Col. 3:12)
Morning Service – 11:00 AM
The Kingdom of God Versus the Kingdoms of Man (3)
Nebuchadnezzar’s Troubling Dream [youtube]
Scripture Reading: Daniel 2:1-23
Text: Daniel 2:1-13
I. The Scared King
II. The Stalling Astrologers
III. The Swift Decree
Psalms: 145:1-8; 122:1-9; 25:8-14; 111:1-3, 7-10
Evening Service – 6:00 PM
The Kingdom of God Versus the Kingdoms of Man (4)
The Godly Reaction of Daniel and His Friends [youtube]
Scripture Reading: Daniel 2:1-23
Text: Daniel 2:14-18
I. The Immediate Response
II. The Corporate Prayer
Psalms: 33:12-20; 123:1-4; 112:3-8; 149:1-6
For CDs of the sermons and DVDs of the worship services, contact Stephen Murray
If you desire a pastoral visit, please contact Rev. Stewart or the elders
CPRC Website: www.cprc.co.uk • Live Webcast: www.cprc.co.uk/live-streaming
CPRC YouTube: www.youtube.com/cprcni
CPRC Facebook: www.facebook.com/CovenantPRC
Quotes to Consider
Bill Cooper: “… the Book of Daniel was written in both Hebrew and Aramaic [2:4-7:28], as was the Book of Ezra (in Aramaic from 4:8-6:18 & 7:12-26) and a solitary Aramaic verse in Jeremiah (10:11). Now there was only one period of time in the entire history of the Jews when Hebrew and Aramaic were used together in the same book of Scripture, and that was in the 6th century BC. It has occurred at no other time, either before or since, and if that doesn’t date the Book of Daniel, then I don’t know what does!” (The Authenticity of the Book of Daniel, p. 16).
Announcements (subject to God’s will)
Monday catechism classes:
5:30 PM – Angelica, Bradley, Josh, Samuel & Taylor (Seniors NT)
6:15 PM – Corey & Katelyn (Juniors OT)
7:00 PM – Alex, Jacob & Nathan (Essentials)
The Council meets tomorrow night at 7:45 PM.
Tuesday Bible Study meets at 11 AM to discuss further the bond of faith.
Belgic Confession class meets on Wednesday at 7:45 PM to continue our consideration of Anabaptist political theory and communism (Article 36).
Ladies’ Bible study meets this Friday at 10:30 AM at the church to continue our discussion of Respectable Sins.
The Reformed Witness Hour broadcast next Lord’s Day (Gospel 846 MW at 8:30 AM) by Rev. R. Kleyn is entitled, “Hallowed Be Thy Name” (Luke 11:2).
Have you signed up on the sheet on the back table for our annual congregational dinner? It is to be held at The Thatch in Broughshane on Friday, 21 February.
S. Wales Lecture: Rev. McGeown will give a lecture on “The Canon of Sacred Scripture” at Margam Community Centre on Thursday, 27 February, at 7:15 PM.
The 2020 BRF Conference will be held at Castlewellan Castle from 11-18 July. Booking forms are on the back table. Rooms are filling quickly, so book in today!
Offerings: General Fund: £690.95. Building Fund: £180.60. Donation: $100 (Minnesota, USA—live webcasting).
Translation Addition: 1 Spanish.
PRC News: Rev. Eriks (Hudsonville, MI) declined the call to Cornerstone PRC.
Encouraging Quotes
“Hello … Ron Hanko’s writings have caught my attention. Is there a possibility that you can share the entire book in Spanish in digital format or more writings of him in PDF format? From my country it is difficult for me to access the internet and we cannot buy anything in virtual stores. I am taking some courses … and looking for homework material. I found this CPRC site that is very good, and Hanko’s article about the Alpha Course has been called to my attention … I already mentioned this to my brothers and shared that article. I would like to have more Ron Hanko material in my hands.” – Cuba
“It was good to hear the sermon last night on the third commandment as that was one of things I wanted to ask you about … I have listened to quite a lot of the Belgic Confession classes and really enjoy them and was wondering, do you do the same thing with the Canons of Dordt? I can’t put into words how much I enjoy reading and listening to things on the Canons. Prof. Engelsma’s short booklet, ‘A Defense of Calvinism as the Gospel’ really has had a huge impact on my life in that regard. So learning the teachings of the Canons is probably one of the things I’m most hungry for as I do see it as the gospel … Nobody rejoices in these things, yet they warm my heart.” – England
“Your messages [on Facebook] and resources on such matters as the false doctrine of the ‘well-meant offer’ and ‘common grace’ have been very helpful to me.” – S. Carolina, USA
“Thank you again for sending me the Covenant Reformed News.” – Scotland
“I did enjoy the sermons on Jacob. I would like to thank you for the enormous amount of good work you do by God’s grace. May many find a new interest in true Christianity and an enthusiasm to promote it because of your labours.” – Surrey, England
“Thanks so much for the package! I really enjoy reading these pamphlets and have amply used them in my seminary studies. I’ll start translating on Monday. Maybe it will be a few pages a week. I am very excited to help you deliver these great biblical doctrines to different nations and tongues. I’d like to start with the ‘Reformed Faith and Worship’ translating it into Ukrainian, Russian or Spanish. Human-centred sentimentalism and concerts took over the church. I find this issue of utmost importance—to say what the Bible teaches of worshipping God.” – Spain
“Just listened to your sermon on vengeance. It was so timely. Thank you.” – S. Wales
“Thank you for the Covenant Reformed News. It has been good reading the ‘Zechariah’s Day of the Lord’ articles, as I find listening to the sermons on CD and reading them too is ideal. That is why, fairly recently, I bought all the BRF conference books … It has been such a blessing studying the lovely Canons of Dordt book with Rev. McGeown and now studying Romans with Rev. Hoeksema’s book. I’ve also recently listened to some of the sermons on ‘God’s Glorious Perfections’ and have now started again ‘God’s Attributes of Goodness.’ Truly our Good Shepherd feeds me in green pastures.” – Yorkshire, England
“I appreciate your website and how helpful it is. I found your website by doing a Google search for ‘Guanabara Bay Confession’ and I like the one you showed, with the brief introduction paragraph and then the confession. It sure is a beautiful confession especially written under such conditions, or, as the Holy Spirit can do, maybe it was so well said because of the conditions.” – Michigan, USA
“Thank you for your prayers and kindnesses. I thank God for the church at Ballymena, for the ministry, books and prayers. The CPRC is a great light in these dark days of apostasy.” – Lincolnshire, England
“Thank you so much for your helpfulness and kindness. I am sure these two volumes [Christ’s Spiritual Kingdom and The Coming of Zion’s Redeemer] will be a tremendous blessing!” – Norway
“The book arrived safely and thanks for the enclosed leaflets, etc. I would like to receive the Covenant Reformed News. E-mail is fine. I’m a retired minister in the Presbyterian Church of Wales which has rejected its doctrinal basis and the Word of God. It is good to receive encouragement from those who stand on the truth.” – S. Wales
“Maybe, in time, God will give a Reformed community here … On your site, I give links from time to time. Very good articles, especially one of the first articles that I advise in our Russian context, “The Christ of Arminianism,’ ‘An Antidote Against Arminianism’ and many others. We have a very strong context of Arminianism and legalism. May God see that even more good articles find their translators in Russian.” – Russia
“I’m becoming more and more familiar with the website, and have printed off several articles in the past, particularly to do with covenant theology. Reading a Dennis Lee one at the moment, and just got ‘The History of Reformed Covenant Theology’ by Prof. Hanko to print out … I’m thankful to have access to good Reformed material at home and in the car on the way to work and back.” – England
“Thank you for your time and the wonderful conversation on the phone. It was a blessing and I hope we can call again and even see each other soon. Please also extend my thanks to all the unsung heroes that are involved in uploading sermons on-line or uploading articles and pamphlets to the website. Thank you once again for all your advice and your prayers and for including me in the mailing list of the Covenant Reformed News.” – Germany
“I would like to express my appreciation and thanks for the recent article on ‘Christ’s Triumph Over the Demonic Powers.’ I was really blessed not only by reading and meditation but seeing clearly before my eyes the spiritual victorious battle and blotting out the handwriting of ordinances on the cross by our Lord Jesus Christ against the enemy, the devil. What a blessing to see the weapons I would say the devil used in his battle, sin and the law, while our Lord Jesus Christ used His physical body and the ordinances nailed on the cross to set us free from the dominion of the devil and give us life everlasting. A great and wonderful message.” – Philippines
