The Semper Reformata Podcast

The ApprenticeGenesis 39:20-23 and Genesis 40.Joseph’s determination not to betray his earthly master and his heavenly king led to his being thrown in prison – and that is where we find him now. But perhaps God is using all these miserable life experiences to prepare Joseph for his vital role in God's redemptive plan. Are slavery and prison Joseph's apprenticeship?Read the NOTES HERE.'Amazing Grace' played by  Anastasia Chubarova from Pixabay All rights reserved.

Paul’s Didactic Prayer Method.2nd Thessalonians 2:13-17Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians are a master-class in dealing with issues in the local church, blending solid doctrinal teaching with comfort and encouragement for the saints in their double distress, directing them to the scriptures alone for their help. And that is the correct model for all who would claim to be leaders and pastors in Christ’s church.Recorded LIVE at Ballymacashon Congregational Church, 78 Saintfield Road, Killinchy, NEWTOWNARDS, Co.Down BT23 6RN

Bible Study ReviewPhilip and Mara discuss some of the sermons and studies from Ballymacashon Church, referring to posts on Bob's Blog includingSpiritual Readiness in the Last Days andLiving with Integrity When Life Is Manifestly Unfair

TableTalk – Living in Egypt – Living In Integrity Text Genesis 39.Life’s not fair, is it? The prophet Jeremiah must have felt this when he wrote Jeremiah 12:1. One of those who might have had some right to complain about the unfairness of life, humanly speaking, was Joseph. Yet in the midst of the unfairness of his circumstances, Joseph remembered that even in the worst possible scenarios of life, God is always with us, and his purposes are always being worked out.Read the NOTES HERE.

Stand Firm On God’s Word Alone2nd Thessalonians 2:13-15Paul challenges the Christians, in verses 13-15, to stand fast, and as he explains why they should stand fast, he roots this challenge in doctrine and truth. Let’s see:-Inception. How they were made members of God’s kingdom. Intention. Why they were brought into God's kingdom.Impetus. What is their motivation to stand for od in persecution.Our response to our election and redemption, and in anticipation of our coming glorification in Christ, we should willingly hold fast to what the apostles actually taught – now authoritatively contained and transmitted to us in Holy Scripture.Recorded LIVE at Ballymacashon Congregational Church, 78 Saintfield Road, Killinchy, Co.Down, Northern Ireland, BT23 6RN.Read the NOTES HERE.

The Antichrist - (Part 2) His Chains, His Destiny, His Resources and His Supporters.2nd Thessalonians 2:3-12Follow up on the study on 'The Antichrist.'This sermon was preached in Ballymacashon Congregational church and Templepatrick Reformed Church. This recording was made at TRC, and is reproduced here with their kind permission.