The Semper Reformata Podcast

Today we commemorate and celebrate the Love of God, in sending His Only Begotten Son, Jesus into this world to save sinners. Do you know Him as your Saviour? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Baptism of Jesus Why was Jesus baptised ? John's baptism was baptism of repentance, admission of guilt and sin... Jesus was sinless.yet he was baptised by John? Find out in this episode of the podcast, and discover why the baptism of Jesus is of significant importance. Matthew 3:13  Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptised of him . Read the NOTES HERE . Hosted on...

Reprise- Talking Honestly About Santa. A debate from a year ago - but worth listening to again! How do YOU tell your kids about Santa? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John the Baptist Text:  Matthew 3:1-12 With the visible church’s celebration of the birth of Christ approaching, we are introduced to another great Biblical character, John the Baptist. In John’s gospel, chapter 1, we are told that John was sent from God to bear witness to the Lord Jesus, the One who was the True Light of the World. This passage describes John’s ministry, as he prepares...

Should we allow a Christmas Tree to be displayed in a place where the worship of God is taking place ? The answer is that anywhere, (and I include in this a minor hall where there is a Bible Study or Prayer Meeting), - anywhere that the worship of Almighty God, who is thrice Holy, is taking place must reflect that purpose and facilitate that worship, which is to be offered in holiness. 1 Chronicle...

Where Do Wars Come From? Where do wars come from? James isn’t asking who starts wars and conflicts, he’s asking WHERE! In a forensic examination of the motives and attitudes and desires of the human heart, James gets right to the very heart of the issue, giving us an insight into the real source of war... He says, (Amp) WHAT LEADS to strife (discord and feuds) and how do conflicts (quarrels and fi...

Catechism Class: Lord's Day 26 Q69-70 The Importance of Baptism Baptism as a constant reminder of your salvation in Christ! READ THE NOTES HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preparation for Suffering: 3. The Source of Persecution God is in charge of this world. But Christians are going to suffer in it, and so there are still deep questions to be asked, questions that must be weighing very heavily in the minds of Peter's readers. Questions like ‘who is behind all this persecution?’ ‘How will we cope, and what will be the eventual outcome?’ In verses 8-10, Peter gets ri...

Catechism Class: Lord's Day 25 Q68 How Many Sacraments? In this episode we find out why there are only two sacrmants in the Lord's Church, why some Christians refuse to call them sacraments at all, and why the Catholic notion of 'seven sacraments' was rejected by the Reformers. Read the NOTES HERE . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preparation for Suffering. 2. The Church Peter wrote to the church leadership, about how to shepherd the flock in dangerous times of persecution. But he doesn’t stop there. He writes another paragraph, aimed at all of us, and in it he describes the character of the true believer in Christ. He writes to ‘younger people.’ So who are these ‘younger people?’ The amplified Bible hel...

Catechism Class: LD25 Q66 & 67 The Promise of the Gospel God promised an everlasting inheritance to Abraham, and to his children, - and in him all nations would be blessed. But who ARE the true children of Abraham? That's the topic we explore in this episode. READ THE NOTES HERE . Psalm content courtesy of www. The PsalmsSung.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preparation for Suffering: 1. Church Leaders The world is getting more and more antagonistic toward Christians, and persecution is already rampant throughout the world. It was also, when Peter wrote to the early believers.. Sooner or later it will come to the door of the easy believing, comfortable western church, Will we be ready? Will we crumble with the first blows? Peter's words to the early c...

Catechism Class - Lord's Day 25 Q65, Saving Faith Saving Faith - Where Does it Come From? We have learned that we receive the gift of forgiveness and salvation by faith, and faith ALONE. But how does that happen? How do we get this faith? Where does it come from? We know already that it is the gift of God, and that we passively receive it - but now the catechist gives us some more help in understa...

Darius and Daniel Text:   Daniel 6:10-27 Because this story is so well known, we’ll look at it from the perspective of the two major players in this drama, Darius and Daniel, and see what we can learn. Read the NOTES HERE . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conversations: A.S.R. Paul Somerville Paul Somerville talks with Bob about life in the army, his conversion and his work with the Soldier's and Airmen's Scripture Readers Association. A valuable insight into the Lord's work among the young men and women who are part of the British Armed Forces. And we discus whether it is possible to be a Christian and a soldier. Find out more about SASRA HERE . H...

Lord's Day 24 Q63-64 Our Reward, the Inevitability of Good Works in The Christian Life, - the Fruit of Gratitude If our good works are worthless in the sight of God - like 'filthy rags' - why does God reward us for our good works? How is it that 'good works' are the criterion used by God on judgement day? And if good works cannot save, and if all Christian lives, even the best Christian lives, fal...

Worldview Briefing - Priest's Listowel LGBT Lecture! The all-pervasive LGBT, transgender and abortion ideologies are well entrenched in Catholicism, right from the pope to the pew. So when a Catholic priest in Listowel actually calls out sexual sin, his bishop apologises to the sinners, and cancels him! A Catholic priest, censured by his Catholic bishop, for being a Catholic who preaches Catholic...

Politics in the Court of King Darius - Daniel 6v1-9 We all know the story of Daniel being thrust into the Den of Lions, but before we can properly understand the narrative, we should make an attempt to understand the underlying tensions, and political manoeuvring that was going on in the newly established court of King Darius. Read the NOTES here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Catechism Class: Lord's Day 24 Q62 Original Sin and the Total Depravity of Mankind Even the very best things that we do, are just filthy rotten, soiled rags in the eyes of the God who is holy, and whom we have offended with our sinful thoughts and words and actions. Q62, But why can our good works not be our righteousness before God, or at least a part of it? A. Because the righteousness which can...

Weighed and Wanting Daniel 5:23-31 (Read also Ezra 1:1-4) The last hours of Belshazzar the King, and in the midst of great darkness, we see God's sovereign purpose being enacted. Read the NOTES here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lord's Day 23 Q61 Justification 3 Part 3 of a three part catechism series on Justification. In this episode, we find out that our faith has no saving merit, in other words, God does not save us because of our faith in Him. Then we look at the doctrine of Sola Fides, - but we are justified by grace alone, through Faith ALONE. READ THE NOTES HERE Psalm content courtesy of www. ThePsalmsSung.org Host...

Daniel as an Example of Christian Integrity. The writing is on the wall. Belshazzar’s wicked, evil orgy of drunkenness, blasphemy and idolatry has suddenly come to a grinding halt. Now two more people appear in the drama. A queen, with a glowing reference for a godly man, and Daniel, who despite his reputation for kind-heartedness will never speak deceptive words, who is not interested in worldly...

Catechism Class: LD23 Q60 Justification 2 Simul Justus et Peccator and Alien Righteousness. In Lord’s Day 23 Q60, the catechist asks us, “ How are you righteous before God ?” Our answer is, “ Only by true faith in Jesus Christ. Although my conscience accuses me that I have grievously sinned against all God's commandments, have never kept any of them, and am still inclined to all evil, yet God, wit...

Daniel 5v5-9 The Party's Over Belshazzar's wicked orgy of drink, blasphemy and idolatry is brought to a sudden end when what looks like a tombstone appears - and it's inscribed by the fingers of some mystery hand. Belshazzar is so terrified he wet himself... Wouldn't you though? And that's exactly the point... READ THE NOTES HERE . Recorded at Ballymacashon - so apologies for the echo! Hosted on A...

Catechism Class: Lord's Day 23 Q59 Introduction to the Doctrine of Justification We are faced with a challenge in  LD23, Q59 , But what does it help you now that you believe all this? Our answer is, In Christ I am righteous before God and heir to life everlasting . The key here is the phrase, “I am righteous before God.” Over three questions in Lord’s Day 23, the catechist teaches us about th...