Justified, O Blessed Thought!


 “For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” 2 Corinthians 5:21

Mourning Christian! why weepest thou? Art thou mourning over thine own corruptions? Look to thy perfect Lord, and remember, thou art complete in him; thou art in God’s sight as perfect as if thou hadst never sinned; nay, more than that, the Lord our Righteousness hath put a divine garment upon thee, so that thou hast more than the righteousness of man–thou hast the righteousness of God. O thou who art mourning by reason of inbred sin and depravity, remember, none of thy sins can condemn thee. Thou hast learned to hate sin; but thou hast learned also to know that sin is not thine–it was laid upon Christ’s head. Thy standing is not in thyself–it is in Christ; thine acceptance is not in thyself, but in thy Lord; thou art as much accepted of God today, with all thy sinfulness, as thou wilt be when thou standest before his throne, free from all corruption. O, I beseech thee, lay hold on this precious thought, perfection in Christ! For thou art “complete in him.” With thy Saviour’s garment on, thou art holy as the Holy one. “Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.” Christian, let thy heart rejoice, for thou art “accepted in the beloved”–what hast thou to fear? Let thy face ever wear a smile; live near thy Master; live in the suburbs of the Celestial City; for soon, when thy time has come, thou shalt rise up where thy Jesus sits, and reign at his right hand; and all this because the divine Lord “was made to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” – Morning & Evening, C.H. Spurgeon


The Lord's Day Services


Sunday, May 2, 2021

11:00 a.m. Morning Worship – Rev. Reginald Cranston

The church building is open for 10 people. The service can be viewed on SermonAudio.

5:50 p.m. Pre-service Prayer – on Zoom.

6:30 p.m. Evening Worship – Mr. James Fraser, Elder

The church building is open for 10 people. The service can be viewed on SermonAudio.


Weekly Announcements


Wednesday, May 5th

7:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer  Mr. George Robinson, Elder – on Zoom


Pastor Saunders


Friends, thank you for your ongoing prayer support for our Pastor. Pastor Saunders will be lecturing online to Geneva Reformed Seminary students from April 19 – May 7. Pray that God will give him wisdom and guidance as he teaches the students on the deep and blessed topic of Christology. Pray that the students will have a firm understanding of Christ in all His fulness.


Advanced Announcements


Sunday, May 9th

11:00 a.m. Morning Worship – Dr. Larry Saunders

5:50 p.m. Pre-service Prayer – on Zoom

6:30 p.m. Evening Worship – Dr. Larry Saunders


Wednesday, May 12th

7:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Dr. Larry Saunders – on Zoom


Saturday, May 15th

7:00 p.m. FPC Connect Group – Dr. Stephen Pollock – on Zoom


Sunday, May 16th

11:00 a.m. Morning Worship – Dr. Larry Saunders

4:50 p.m. Session & Board Prayer – on Zoom

5:50 p.m. Pre-service Prayer – on Zoom

6:30 p.m. Evening Worship – Dr. Larry Saunders


Thursday, May 20th

6:00 p.m. Session Meeting  on Zoom

7:30 p.m. Session and Board Meeting  on Zoom


Thursday, May 27th

7:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study  on Zoom


The Shorter Catechism


Q52: What are the reasons annexed to the second commandment?

A: The reasons annexed to the second commandment are, God’s sovereignty over us1, his propriety in us2, and the zeal he hath to his own worship3.
1. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods. (Psalms 95:2, 3).
2. He is thy Lord; and worship thou him. (Psalms 45:11).
3. For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God. (Exodus 34:14).

The Children's Catechism - History


Q6: How were Adam and Eve punished?

A: They were doomed to sorrow, toil, and death, and driven from the garden.


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