Covenant Protestant Reformed Church
Ballymena
Rev. Angus Stewart
Lord’s Day, 27 February, 2005
“Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye
of all his wondrous works”
(Psalm 105:2)
Morning Service – 11:00 AM
Abraham, Father of the Faithful (5)
Abraham Reckoned Righteous
Genesis 15:1-6
I. The Meaning
II. The Timing
III. The Significance
Psalms: 147:1-8; 129:1-8; 143:1-4, 10-11; 32:1-2, 6-9
Evening Service – 6:00 PM
True Conversion
Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 33, Ephesians 4:17-32
I. The Biblical Idea
II. The Two Aspects
Psalms: 119:57-64; 130:1-8; 19:7-13; 51:6-13
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
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Quotes to Consider:
John Calvin on Genesis 15:6: “… THAT ABRAM BELIEVED GOD, and it was imputed to him for righteousness. Here we see a text plain enough, and at the first sight not greatly to be stood upon, and yet the Jews are so blockish [stupid] and blind, as that they know not what it meaneth. And amongst Christians also, hardly shall we find one amongst an hundred, which understandeth only the meaning of these words. For if these three or four words were truly understood (THAT ABRAM BELIEVED, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness) without doubt it would overthrow the whole state of Popery: all superstitions which at this day bear sway should cease: and all controversies now in dispute be appeased. For this is the key which openeth whatsoever is requisite for our salvation: this is the means to decide all controversies: this is the foundation of all true religion: to be short, this is it that setteth open the heavens unto us, if we can comprehend that which Moses here in a word setteth down unto us” (Sermons on Melchizedek & Abraham, p. 95).
James Montgomery Boice on Genesis 15: “In the middle of this chapter occurs what is perhaps the most important verse in the entire Bible: Genesis 15:6. In it, the doctrine of justification by faith is set forth for the first time. This is the first verse in the Bible explicitly to speak of (1) ‘faith,’ (2) ‘righteousness,’ and (3) ‘justification.’”
Announcements (subject to God’s will):
The February Covenant Reformed News is available on the back table.
Catechism classes: Monday at the manse at 6:30 PM with the Campbells and Thursday at the Hamills at 7 PM.
Midweek Bible Study will be held on Wednesday at 8 PM at the manse.
Rev. & Mary Stewart travel to South Wales this week Friday, returning Saturday morning. Rev. Stewart will give a lecture on The Lord’s Day.
Website Update: In February, the website has seen its highest number of hits yet with many articles and especially sermons downloaded. There are about 10 new articles on the Psalms.
Harryville Primary School assembly was cancelled due to a burst pipe in the school gymnasium.
The Reformed Witness Hour next Lord’s Day, 27 February (8:30-9:00 AM, on Gospel 846MW) is “Blessed Are the Merciful” (Matthew 5:7).
On Friday, 8 April, Rev. Stewart will give a lecture, “The 1000 Years of Revelation 20,” in Ballymena Protestant Hall at 8 PM.
Last Week’s Offerings: £726.40
PRC News: Prof. Engelsma declined the call to Hudsonville PRC. Rev. Eriks (Loveland, CO) has the call from Bethel PRC. Rev. Mahtani (Pittsburgh, PA) has the call from Edmonton. Rev. Key (Hull, IA) has the call from Holland. Rev. Overway (New Jersey) has the call from Doon PRC.
