RISEN WITH CHRIST

“If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.” (Colossians 3:1)

The wise believer revels in the fact of Christ’s resurrection. Some things in Scripture may be easier to identify with and apply, including Christ’s substitutionary death, but it is the resurrection that gives us power to live victoriously. “Like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life” (Romans 6:4).

We have been “crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed” (Romans 6:6). Nevertheless, we are risen with Him, as our text and elsewhere (Romans 6; Ephesians 2:1-10; etc.) clearly teaches. This resurrection is an inward one, of course, but our bodily resurrection is also guaranteed by Christ’s bodily resurrection, should we physically die. “Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus” (2 Corinthians 4:14).

Power to serve Him effectively comes through His resurrection, for we have access to the “exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead” (Ephesians 1:19-20). We have authority over all human and demonic institutions through Him who even now operates as head of the living church of His followers.

Perhaps the most precious of all benefits of the resurrection is that “we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens” who is sympathetic to “the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:14-16). JDM

The Lord's Day Services


Sunday, April 12, 2020

11:00 a.m. Morning Service – Dr. Saunders (live via webcast only, click here)

6:30 p.m. Evening Service – Dr. Saunders (live via webcast only, click here)


Weekly Announcements


Wednesday, April 15th

7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting via Zoom. A Zoom invitation will be emailed each week containing a new Meeting  ID and Password for the up coming meeting.


Thursday, April 16th

6:00 p.m. Session Meeting via Zoom.

7:30 p.m. Session & Board Meeting via Zoom.


OFFERINGS


This ministry depends on the faithful giving of God’s people and we ask you to consider some ways you can continue to donate:

  1. CHEQUE. Write a cheque and mail to: TFPC 1600 Neilson Road, Scarborough, Ontario, M1X 1S3 Attn: George Robinson.
  2. E-TRANSFER. Give directly from your bank account through e-transfer using this email address: offering@torontofpc.ca
  3. CREDIT CARD. Please contact Mr. George Robinson at 905-995-4476 to make credit card arrangements.

FPCNA PRAYER REQUESTS


PORT HOPE FPC

Port Hope, ON

 Rev. Reggie Cranston

“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer” Romans 12:12

  • A double portion of the Spirit’s power for Mr. Cranston to live for the Lord and preach the Word.
  • Six new families to be added.
  • Men eligible to hold office.
  • Souls to be won for Christ.
  • Household salvation.

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