Wellandport United Reformed Church

A believer struggles with doubts (written by Dr. Wes Bredenhof)

A believer struggles with doubts (written by Dr. Wes Bredenhof)

The dragon summons a beastly religion

1. Its demonic purpose 2. Its deceptive power 3. Its dominating presence

God displays His goodness

Belgic Confession Article 1 1- In His dealings with us 2- In our dealings with others

Our God is just in all He does

Belgic Confession Article 1 1- Reflecting His character 2- Revealing our calling

Saints endure the beast's assault

1- The beast's appearing 2- The beast's attacks 3- The beast's (in)ability

God applies his knowledge with wisdom

-Wisdom's evidence -Wisdom's expression

For the sake of Christ, the Lord preserves his church

-Against the Serpent's pursuit -Against the Serpent's deceits -Against the Serpent's war

We worship the Almighty God

Belgic Confession Article 1 1- The greatness of His power 2- The goal of His power

We worship the unchanging God

Belgic Confession Article 1 1. The One who is who he is 2. The One who is our Rock

Confronted with contradictions, we fear God

1. The temptation to sorrow 2. The temptation to self control 3. The temptation to scheming

The Lord unfolds the drama of all church history

"We worship the eternal God"

-Confessing God's eternity -Comforted by God's eternity

"The day of judgement brings great rejoicing"

-The victory of that day -The victors of that day -The visual of that day

Jesus gives His Marching Orders

Canons of Dort 1st head Articles 3 &4 1- Deny yourself 2- Take up your cross 3- Follow Jesus

How we get the cross wrong

1- Forgetting substitution 2- Forgetting it pleases God 3- Forgetting it was meant for all to know

We respond to God's decree of election.

Canons of Dort Article 18 We respond to God's decree of election. 1. The wrong response 2. The right response.

The Lord secures His persecuted witnesses

1- Preserved in His holy place 2- Proclaiming His consuming power 3- Presenting His resurrection

We sing of the Lord's care as we journey

We sing of the Lord's care on our journey 1. The seeking traveller 2. The seasoned teacher 3. The security's token

Through the Spirit's power the church shines brightly

Through the Spirit's power the church shines brightly 1. The church's gospel shine 2. The church's glorious success 3. The church's grace supply

Christ's ascension, the incentive for the believers' conquest in the world

The Gospel of God

The Gospel of God 1. What is the Gospel 2. The Origin of the Gospel 3. The Centre of the Gospel

Keep yourselves in God's love

Keep yourselves in God's love 1. By building 2. By praying 3. By waiting

Contend for the faith!

Contend for the faith! 1. Answering an urgent appeal 2.Averting an ungodly attack

Our just God leaves some in their sin

Rev. Joel Dykstra Psalm 135 Canons of Dorbt Art. 15 Our just God leaves some in their sin 1. The revelation of this decision 2. The result of this decision 3. The righteousness of this decision

"The Church must teach election's comforting truth"

-Prophetically -Prayerfully -Purposefully

He is Risen!

-Testified to by his wrappings -Testified to by his witnesses -Testified to by his victory

Good Friday 2025; 'Behold your King'

Rev. Dykstra John 19:16-30

Knowing we're elect produces praise.

Rev. Joel Dykstra Isaiah 12 Canons of Dort Article 13 Knowing we're elect produces praise. 1.Caused by careful consideration 2.Contrary to carnal confidence

The chosen are assured of their election

1. Acquired as a gift 2. Accepting our limitation 3. Acknowledging the Spirit's work

The Lord's Word is proclaimed until the end

1. A concealed Word 2. A concluding Word 3. A condemning Word