Covenant Protestant Reformed Church
83 Clarence Street, Ballymena BT43 5DR
Rev. Angus Stewart
Lord’s Day, 2 October, 2022
“I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will
I make known thy faithfulness to all generations” (Ps. 89:1)
Morning Service – 11:00 AM
Faith or Works? (4)
Justification Is Not of Works [youtube]
Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 27:11-26; Galatians 3:1-12
Text: Galatians 3:10-12
I. The Argument From Deuteronomy 27
II. The Argument From Habakkuk 2
III. The Argument From Leviticus 18
Psalms: 122:1-9; 41:7-13; 109:14-19; 143:1-7a
Evening Service – 6:00 PM
Installation to the Office of Elder
Seeking High Position in the Kingdom [youtube]
Scripture Reading: Matthew 20:17-34
Text: Matthew 20:20-23
I. The Influence of Others
II. The Necessity of Suffering
Psalms: 36:5-12; 42:1-5; 75:2-8; 131:1-3
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
Martin Luther on Galatians 3:10: “Whoever seeks righteousness by works denies God and makes himself God. He is an Antichrist because he ascribes to his own works the omnipotent capability of conquering sin, death, devil, hell, and the wrath of God. An Antichrist lays claim to the honor of Christ. He is an idolater of himself. The law-righteous person is the worst kind of infidel.”
Prof. Hanko on Galatians 3:12: “Faith is exactly the opposite of law. Faith does not operate on the principle of ‘doing’ or ‘working.’ Faith is exactly not a matter of working. There are those who claim that faith is a work of man, an activity of man’s own free will. In a subtle way they change the correct statement ‘Man is saved by faith alone’ to mean ‘Man is saved by the work of believing.’ This is an inexcusable corruption of biblical truth” (Justified Unto Liberty, p. 209).
Announcements (subject to God’s will)
Standard Bearers are available on the back table for subscribers. A new Covenant Reformed News is also on the back table.
This evening is the installation of Brian Crossett in the office of elder. Remember in prayer Brian and all of our office-bearers as they serve faithfully in our midst.
David & Kristin Crossett requested the baptism of their daughter, Elsie Joy. The Council approved this request and baptism is scheduled for next Lord’s day morning.
Monday catechism classes:
5:00PM: Jason, Maisie & Sebastian (Seniors OT)
5:45PM: Eleanora, Felicity, Hannah, Jorja, Sammy, Somaya,
Sophie & Yossef (Beginners NT)
6:30PM: Penelope & Xander (Juniors OT)
7:15PM: Angelica, Bradley, Jack, Josh, Samuel & Taylor (Heidelberg, Book 2)
The Council will hold their monthly meeting tomorrow evening at 8 PM at church.
Tuesday Bible study at 11 AM will meet to discuss Roman Catholicism on faith.
Belgic Confession Class meets this Wednesday, 21 September, at 7:30 PM. We will critique the dispensationalist interpretation of the 70 weeks in Daniel 9 in connection with Article 37.
The Reformed Witness Hour broadcast next Lord’s day (Gospel 846 MW at 8:30 AM) by Rev. Bruinsma is entitled, “Behold, Famine Is Come” (Amos 8:11-12).
Offerings: £1,048.85.
Translation Addition: 1 Polish.
PRC News: Randolph PRC voted to call Rev. Smidstra as their next pastor. Hosanna PRC (Edmonton, AB) called Rev. Stewart.
Encouraging Quotes
“Thank you again for your faithfulness with the Covenant Reformed News. ‘Friendship Evangelism’ was a truly needed article for such a time as this. Sadly you won’t get it from the church for they practise the opposite! Enclosed is a little help towards postage.” – London, England
“The CPRC bookstore is truly a blessing. Lord willing, I shall be purchasing more in the future! I would love to receive the CR News by email monthly, truly enriching. Allow me to express my gratitude for your work of ministry. All the articles, audios, videos and books have enabled me to dwell on the beauty of our Lord more significantly. Grace and peace be with you.” – Scotland
“I am continuing to be blessed by the weekly CPRC ministry.” – Co. Down
“I watch many CPRC sermons live. In Pakistan, we have a lack of these things.” – Pakistan
“Thanks again for sending me this rich newsletter from the CPRC. I am sad I was not able to go to the BRF Conference, but it is a long way for me for I am an old man. I enjoy the fact that this gathering was a real success. Thanks to the Lord! Prof. Huizinga is a really good preacher.” – France
“Once again, after several years, this doctrine [of the free offer of the gospel] has come to my attention. I can only find one sound Protestant church’s website that deals in a thorough way with a strong rebuttal, the CPRC in Ballymena. Thanks for again providing me with grist for this mill.” – Hampshire, England
“Last Sunday was the first day I could see the preaching on-line on your YouTube channel. I also tried to join your Psalm-singing. It was great to get the whole worship service.” – Hungary
“This morning we listened to the message ‘Anathema Upon False Gospellers.’ How well timed it was. Just this past Saturday I ran into an individual who belongs to a group that holds to a faith plus works gospel, under the guise of ‘storing up treasures in heaven’ and they also hold to sinless perfection.” – California, USA
“I enjoyed watching and was challenged by the set from Romans 12. Excellent preaching and teaching. Thank you. May I have your permission to show the series [on ‘Christ’s Seven Words From the Cross’] at our mid-week service?” – Cornwall, England
“The eschatology audio series on the coming of Christ dealing with seven key areas (namely the transfiguration, Pentecost, AD 70, preaching, death of saints, signs and second physical coming) are eye-opening lessons for me. Thanks.” – Malaysia
“Thank you for sending me the Covenant Reformed News. I appreciate this very much. I would like you to send me the CD set ‘The Nearness of Christ’s Coming.’” – Co. Antrim
“Thank you for the wonderful book, The Wonder of Grace.” – Lincolnshire, England
“I am a Christian and I want to know more of the Word of God. Can you please send to me messages on eschatology if possible in Spanish please? I will be very grateful.” – El Salvador
“I’ve just finished listening to the sermon on Colossians 3:16, which set out really well the case for the Psalms. Even those who take it as Psalms, hymns and songs in the contemporary sense still don’t make much use of the Psalms … I enjoyed part 1 of ‘The Unchangeable God’ in the News. It should be a good series!” – Co. Down
“I love the PRC and all their writings. I get the Standard Bearer which I love and wait for. I always say the PRC are eyes. They strike the heresies spot on. I love their books. Please add me to your e-mail list.” – India
“I was introduced to the CPRC website through correspondence with one of your church members and I’ve been listening to CPRC sermons for several months now. They have been a true blessing and I am simply grateful for access to such edifying Reformed teaching and resources.” – Texas, USA
“I’m enjoying Engelsma’s first volume about Reformed eschatology and the confusion caused by the various millennial theories, especially postmillennial theories, its exponents and champions. This is a great resource. I am looking forward to the second volume.” – West Midlands, England
“The CPRC website has helped me a lot and I thank God for it. I am about to finish the translation of the book, Saved By Grace.” – Peru
“Thank you for all the good information on the CPRC website.” – Germany
“I found this website and was very struck by the Reformed faith. The writing on evangelism and Reformed faith struck me. I would like you to help me. How is it done to realize a missionary plan for the local church and not fall into the evangelical pragmatism of today? I want to lead the local church, as I have a missionary heart, but I would like to know how to do it.” – Mexico
“I got the books and the pamphlets and as I am going through them I find that they have good teachings and I was asking if someone can share with others. I feel it is worth it to share the good Word of our Lord Jesus Christ with the people around … I’m really thankful for the gift of spiritual books. I know that as I read and share with others we are not going to remain the same.” – Kenya
