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The Semper Reformata Podcast

The Semper Reformata Podcast

By Bob McEvoy

Christian Ethics, Church History, Reformed Doctrine, Regulative Principle of Worship, Congregationalism, and of course, the Heidelberg Catechism are all topics that are discussed on The Semper Reformata Podcast, hosted by Bob McEvoy, the pastor of The Old Reformed Church at Ballymacashon, Killinchy, Co.Down, Northern Ireland.

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Acts-In-Replay: A New Era. Acts 20:1-6

The Semper Reformata PodcastApr 16, 2022

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Acts-In-Replay: A New Era. Acts 20:1-6
Apr 16, 202234:00
Monday PrayerCast 11th April 2022
Apr 11, 202214:11
Acts-In-Replay: A Case for SERIOUS Christianity
Apr 09, 202232:20
Catechism Class: LD 18C Q49, Benefits of the Ascension
Apr 05, 202218:20
Monday PrayerCast 4th April 2022

Monday PrayerCast 4th April 2022

Monday PrayerCast 4th April 2022

This week we talk about:

  • The Oscars! And a bit o' hamely gumption frae Willie Drennan.
  • Ukraine, where persecution of the evangelical churches has begun with the arrest of a pastor in Mariupol by the Russian Army.
  • Abortion, and the move by the Precious Life organisation to seek judicial review of the 'Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill' under human rights provisions.
  • LGBT Influence at Westminister, and the constant drip feed of LGBT propaganda on the Disney channels.
  • The 'Don't Have Kids' movement, - a Malthusian cult, evangelising in cities across the USA - coming soon to a street near you.

Find links for all the stories HERE.

Don't forget to visit www.GraceGems.org

Apr 04, 202214:10
Acts-In-Replay: A Tale of Two Visits. Acts 19:21-22
Apr 02, 202232:04
Catechism Class: LD18B, Q47-48, Where is Jesus Now?
Mar 29, 202219:08
Monday PrayerCast 28th March 2022

Monday PrayerCast 28th March 2022

Monday PrayerCast 28th March 2022

Take 10 minutes to pray for Northern Ireland and more.  This week we look at:-

The passing of the 'Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill in the NI Assembly.

See how YOUR MLA VOTED HERE.

Sec of State, Brandon Lewis wants to extend abortion provision in NI.

Remembering 'Baby Carrie' - murdered 20 years ago. 

Punishment Beatings in Ukraine.

Find inspirational quotes from the puritans etc on www.GraceGems/org

Mar 28, 202210:01
Acts-In-Replay: Darkness Defeated. Acts 19:13-20

Acts-In-Replay: Darkness Defeated. Acts 19:13-20

Acts-In-Replay: Darkness Defeated. Acts 19:13-20.

Paul is at Ephesus, and his ministry has been greatly blessed. Acts 19:11 But in Ephesus, FALSE RELIGION was big business!
To illustrate that, Luke now tells us about the strange incident of the Seven Sons of Sceva.

Read the NOTES HERE.
Mar 26, 202235:32
What’s Beneath the Surface? Population Alarmism and Cultural/Moral Changes
Mar 24, 202258:00
Catechism Class: LD18A Q46 The Ascension
Mar 22, 202221:58
Monday PrayerCast 21st March 2022
Mar 21, 202209:31
Acts-In-Replay: Separation and Dedication, Acts 19:8-9

Acts-In-Replay: Separation and Dedication, Acts 19:8-9

Acts-In-Replay: Separation and Dedication Text:  Acts 19:8-12

When Luke records Paul’s ministry in Ephesus, he does so in four vignettes of conflict.  Those 12 disciples comprised the first of those cameos, – Paul’s conflict with error, and now we have the second of those, his conflict with the synagogue.  The third is a conflict with pagan necromancers, and the fourth with those who made a living from false religion. Let’s return now to conflict two, that eventual and inevitable move from the synagogue to the lecture hall.

A sermon preached at Templepatrick Reformed Church

Mar 19, 202230:24
St Patrick's Day Reprise

St Patrick's Day Reprise

St Patrick's Day Reprise

It's Wednesday 16th March, and tomorrow is St Patrick's Day, when the world turns green for 'Oirland'. Meanwhile, those of us who actually live on this island look on with bemusement!  

Last year, I published two podcast episodes around Sat Patrick's Day, one looking at Patrick himself, and one looking at another famous Irishman, Arthur Guinness.  This year, I've combined them into one 'Replay' podcast, for you to listen, as you celebrate all things Irish, wherever you are in the world.

Have a Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Mar 16, 202229:45
Catechism Class: LD17E Q45 The Benefits of Christ's Resurrection
Mar 15, 202217:28
Monday News/Prayer Update 14th March 2022
Mar 14, 202208:59
Acts-In-Replay: Oneness Pentecostalism. Acts 19:1-7

Acts-In-Replay: Oneness Pentecostalism. Acts 19:1-7

Oneness Pentecostalism. Text:  Acts 19:1-7.

Preaching at TRC, Bob goes off on a whole tirade about 'Oneness Pentecostalism' and, uncharacteristically, even actually ends up making some reasonably relevant points!  He includes a section on why he would NOT rebaptise Catholics who had come to Christ, but yet he WOULD rebaptise people who have been baptised, "In the Beautiful Name of Jesus..." Don't miss this one - listen and make up your own mind!   

Recorded live at Templepatrick Reformed Church, Co.Antrim.

Mar 12, 202228:11
Catechism Class: LD17D, Q.45. WHY did Jesus Rise?
Mar 08, 202226:53
Urgent Appeal for Help for Refugees
Mar 07, 202202:27
Acts-In-Replay: Leaving – Corinth, Ephesus and Antioch
Mar 05, 202232:20
TableTalk: Lies, Lying and Liars
Mar 03, 202220:17
Catechism Class: LD17C Q45 The Manner of Christ's Resurrection
Mar 01, 202222:53
Acts-In-Replay: God Keeps His Promises Acts 18:9–23
Feb 26, 202236:04
LECTURE - Covid Fear Vs Christian Faith

LECTURE - Covid Fear Vs Christian Faith

LECTURE - Covid Fear Vs Christian Faith

This talk is about fear - and perhaps, for Christians, about ‘fearlessness.’ We begin with some very wise words - from the One who created mankind, and who holds all our lives in his hands. Our Creator and the only Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ.

Luke 12:4-7 4 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. 5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him. 6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? 7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.

For two years, whole nations have been paralysed with fear - fear of illness and death.  But if our lives are in God's hands, what have we to fear?  In this podcast, a live address given at Templepatrick Reformed Church, on 18th February 2022, we take a retrospective look at the Covid Pandemic, and the UK Government's response, the tactics used to control the population, and their effects.  We suggest that we should not fear an illness, or a government's threats, - they can only hurt us in this life. We should fear the Lord, the One who can cast both body and soul into Hell, - FOREVER.

Read the TRANSCRIPT HERE.

Podcast episode audio with thanks to Templepatrick Reformed Church.

Feb 24, 202252:18
Catechism Class: LD17B Q45 Many Infallible Proofs

Catechism Class: LD17B Q45 Many Infallible Proofs

Feb 22, 202241:04
Acts-In-Replay: State of Mind Vs Peace of Mind. Acts 18:1-12
Feb 18, 202231:09
Lecture: "If Christ Died for Me, Why Must I Also Die?"
Feb 17, 202253:11
Catechism Class: LD17A, Q.45. The Importance of the Resurrection

Catechism Class: LD17A, Q.45. The Importance of the Resurrection

Catechism Class. Lord’s Day 17A, Q45. The Importance of the Resurrection

READ: 1st Corinthians 15:13-20

In this podcast we are asking the question, - “Why is belief in a historical, factual bodily resurrection of Christ such an indispensable part of our Christian faith and life?” In that passage from 1st Corinthians, Paul gets right to the core of the issue. You cannot be a Christian, without a firm and convinced belief that we have a risen Saviour, who lives, eternally, and is seated in heavenly places. Paul begins his corrective teaching for the Corinthians, who misunderstood the nature of resurrection, by establishing the factual reality of the actual and bodily resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ Himself. The Corinthians (or some of them) had denied the bodily resurrection of the dead at the last day, and in doing so (perhaps unwittingly) they in effect denied the literal resurrection of Christ, which they professed to believe. To do so, as we see in this passage will lead to terrible error.  

So, let's look at some of the results of this foolish acceptance of false belief:-

To Read the NOTES CLICK HERE.

Psalm 16:8-11

8 Before me constantly
I set the LORD alone.
Because he is at my right hand
I’ll not be overthrown.

9 Therefore my heart is glad;
my tongue with joy will sing.
My body too will rest secure
in hope unwavering.

10 For you will not allow
my soul in death to stay,
Nor will you leave your Holy One
to see the tomb’s decay.

11 You have made known to me
the path of life divine.
Bliss shall I know at your right hand;
joy from your face will shine.

(Psalm courtesy of www.ThePsalmsSung.org)

Podcast Music: www.neosounds.com

Feb 15, 202226:04
Acts-In-Replay: Mars Hill #3, The Call to Repent.
Feb 11, 202235:03
Catechism Class: LD16 Q44 'He Descended Into Hell?'
Feb 08, 202222:09
Acts-In-Replay: Mars Hill #2 The Doctrine of Man
Feb 04, 202235:17
Catechism Class: LD16, Q.42. To Die is Gain!
Feb 01, 202244:14
Acts-In-Replay: Mars Hill #1 The Doctrine of God
Jan 28, 202231:49
Catechism Class: LD16C, Q43. For me to live is Christ!

Catechism Class: LD16C, Q43. For me to live is Christ!

Lords Day 16C, Q43. For me to live is Christ!

We have been looking at Lord’s Day 16, in the Heidelberg Catechism. Let’s move on now to think about how we, as believers, face the inevitable, the end of this physical life, and the certainty that one day we will die. It’s the situation that Paul was in when he wrote his letter to the Philippians, and declared, “For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” In this podcast we concentrate on the first clause - “For me to live…” What will you be thinking about on YOUR death bed? Will your thoughts be occupied with Christ, or regrets that the life you enjoyed will soon be over? Our catechist asks,   Q.43. What further benefit do we receive from the sacrifice and death of Christ on the cross?   The answer is: That by His power our old man is with Him crucified, slain, and buried; so that the evil lusts of the flesh may no more reign in us, but that we may offer ourselves unto Him a sacrifice of thanksgiving.

We call that ‘sanctification’ - living for Jesus, as long as this life lasts, prepared at any time to leave this earth, and go to be with him forever.

To READ THE NOTES CLICK THIS LINK.

Podcast Music.

Psalm extracts- Thanks to Conor Quigley, www.ThePsalmsSung.Org

Podcast Music on license from www.NeoSounds.com

SRP Theme, “In Another Time” by Roland Rudzitis

Jan 25, 202222:19
Acts-In-Replay: The Unknown God. Acts 17:14-21
Jan 21, 202228:56
TableTalk: Personhood, Abortion and the Human Right to Life
Jan 20, 202223:32
Catechism Class: LD16B Q40-41 Why Did Jesus Have to Die?
Jan 18, 202222:53
Acts-In-Replay: Paul at Athens
Jan 14, 202230:52
Govt. Authoritarianism & The Church in Scotland 1662-1679

Govt. Authoritarianism & The Church in Scotland 1662-1679

Govt. Authoritarianism & The Church in Scotland 1662-1679 

Daniel 3:16-18 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. 17 If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. 18 But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up. 

It's a history podcast - with lessons for today.  It's about the progress of history in Scotland from 1662 to 1679, but it has faint echoes today, and it may have great relevance in the future.  In March 2021 a group of church leaders in Scotland legally challenged the Scottish government in the Court of Session, claiming that the Covid restrictions that had been imposed on churches were a breach of their freedom of religion.  Churches had been ordered to close, to space out their seating areas, to restrict their numbers, to stop singing, to meet outdoors, to make their people hide their faces behind masks…  But government interference in the affairs of God’s kingdom in the British Isles, ordering churches to deliberately disobey the precepts set out in God’s Word is not entirely unprecedented. In this history podcast we are travelling back in time to the seventeenth century, when the government expelled from the churches, all those ministers who would not conform to their punitive decrees, and began a quarter century of persecution for the Lord's people... 

To read the TRANSCRIPT, CLICK HERE

Music on licence from www.NeoSounds.com SRP Theme: "In Another Time" 

Podcast theme: 'Scotland' 

Psalm 124, with thanks to Conor Quigley www.ThePsalmsSung.org

Jan 13, 202241:24
Catechism Class: LD16A Q40, The Burial of Death

Catechism Class: LD16A Q40, The Burial of Death

Catechism Class: LD16A Q40, The Burial of Death

We’re back after our short winter break, and our catechism class today begins a section that is the culmination of all that we learned in Lord’s Day 15, when we talked about the suffering of Christ. We learned then about the extent of the suffering of Christ and about the duration, the length of that suffering. We explored the issue of whether Christ died in both natures, - that is, whether God died on the Cross, and we looked a little at the man called Pontius Pilate, the cowardly judge who condemned Christ to die, and finally we saw that on the cross Jesus died to bear the curse of our sin. With all that said, our catechist remains on the subject of the death of Christ in Q40. He asks, Q40. Why was it necessary for Christ to humble himself even unto death? Because of the justice and truth of God satisfaction for our sins could be made in no other way than by the death of the Son of God.

So, why DID Jesus have to DIE? Would it not have been enough for the eternal Son of God to just have come into this world and set us a really good example of how God expects us to live? Why must he die? After all, it’s lovely to think about a baby in a manger, but who wants to think about that same child, 33 years later, dying an agonising death on a cross, never mind think that it was my fault it happened.  So, let’s begin our look at LD16 by setting the scene, looking at some current attitudes to dying and death. Let’s call it, “Mankind’s Burial of Death.

Read the NOTES HERE.

Psalm extracts- Thanks to Conor Quigley, www.ThePsalmsSung.Org

Podcast Music on license from www.NeoSounds.com

SRP Theme, “In Another Time” by Roland Rudzitis

Jan 11, 202217:52
Acts-In-Replay: Being a Berean!
Jan 07, 202232:45
The Prism: Should a Christian be a Member of a Church?
Jan 04, 202239:60
Sermon: "Mary - The Lord's Handmaiden"
Dec 29, 202133:02
The Gift!
Dec 25, 202113:32
Table Talk: Talking HONESTLY about SANTA
Dec 23, 202126:15
TableTalk: What Does the Bible Say About Eating and Food?
Dec 20, 202124:06
Acts-In-Replay: Thessalonica Upside Down!
Dec 17, 202128:40
Catechism Class: LD15 Q39 The Curse of Sin
Dec 13, 202119:35
Acts-In-Replay: Paul’s Mission at Thessalonica Acts 17:1-4
Dec 10, 202130:22
Catechism Class: LD15, Q38 - Pontius Pilate - the Cowardly Judge
Dec 07, 202131:29