Seeking to make known the Gospel of Jesus Christ
in a country that needs Him

Introduction

We invite you to consider the proposed English Reformed Church, seeking to make known the authentic Gospel of Jesus Christ to a nation that needs Him.

This is our website where you will find information and resources which we hope will prove a spiritual blessing to you. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

John 3:16

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FARAGE, FAITH, & UK HISTORY

UK CRISIS - IS THERE A CURE? - YouTube

FARAGE, FAITH & UK HISTORY (Part 2) - YouTube

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BEWARE OF MUSLIMS BEARING GIFTS

BEWARE OF MUSLIMS BEARING GIFTS

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THE BEST OF BRITISH

"Our Judeo-Christian Heritage"

or JOHN WESLEY REMEMBERED A 24 MAY ‘WESLEY DAY’ AND WILBERFORCE CELEBRATION WITH A PRIMITIVE METHODIST EPILOGUE “Methodism not Marxism, Protestantism not Popery, Christianity not Islam” A Reformed Pastor Reflects Dr Alan C. Clifford 		Download
BLUNDER IN BALA by Dr Alan C. Clifford

A Tale of Two Bicentenaries

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Israel’s History – Handel’s Oratorio Has a Message for Today for Israel and the UK

JUDAS MACCABAEUS

GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL (1685-1759)

Dr Thomas Morell’s libretto is based on the events of 165 BC recorded in the Book of Maccabees, when Judas ‘the hammerer’ led Jewish forces against the invading Seleucid king Antiochus IV ‘Epiphanes’. The Gideon-like Jewish hero won brilliant victories against numerically-superior forces. Fighting for their ‘liberties, religion and laws’, the Jews rid the nation of Greek-inspired paganism, hitherto welcomed by liberal sections within the nation. An assault on all things Jewish by Antiochus led to widespread cruel persecution. The godly, patriotic and aged Mattathias killed a compromising Jew who engaged in pagan sacrifice. He then called upon other loyalists to follow him and his five sons, John, Simon, Judas, Eleazar and Jonathan, to the mountains, from where a series of effective guerilla campaigns were launched. While the heroism of Judas is justly celebrated, his brother Eleazar’s suicidal exploit in piercing the under-belly of one of the enemy’s ‘tank regiment’ elephants is also remembered. Judas’ cleansing of the Temple in Jerusalem is commemorated by the Feast of Hanukkah (alluded to in John 10:22). 		Download
The LORD’s Compassion

THE LORD'S COMPASSION!

What amazing grace Christians are called to proclaim to the world! Focusing initially on our Saviour's parable of the prodigal son, followed by a detour to Paul's letter to the Ephesians, Dr Clifford poses a question: "Are we thrilled and amazed at the Gospel?" If not, why not? Is there not a crisis in the church that we are not more zealous in reaching out? If so, then why? An answer is given to these urgent questions. In the course of his exposition, Dr Clifford cites John Calvin as both a rebuke and an inspiration for Gospel outreach in today's world. https://youtu.be/0el0brI3MKA 		Download
Approaching the End

APPROACHING THE END

As I approach my inevitable demise, my dear friend Dr Hazlett Lynch has asked me for a testimony, for the encouragement of others. I am asked to focus on my deepest thoughts as a Christian man in his eighties, my fears and doubts, and how I defeat them; what I am looking forward to; any uncertainties I might have and how I deal with them. 		Download
PACKER IN PERSPECTIVE – Puritan Piety or Ecumenical Elasticity?

REFORMED REFLECTIONS ON J.I. PACKER

Dr Alan C. Clifford

PACKER IN PERSPECTIVE (1) The first of two sequels to his videos on Richard Baxter, Dr Clifford presents a personal assessment of Dr J. I. Packer's legacy.

https://youtu.be/5SxV1FLDYEs (21:25)

PACKER IN PERSPECTIVE (2) The second of two sequels to his videos on Richard Baxter, Dr Clifford presents a personal assessment of Dr J. I. Packer's legacy, with particular reference to Packer’s book 'Among God’s Giants'.

 

https://youtu.be/CvhY3W3qk6E (14:55)

"Just finished watching the first video. Fascinating. And valuable. It will be useful in the future for scholars and others to reflect on your conclusions, and follow the evidence you have laid down. For me, all you say seems irrefutable. Rock solid. I was captivated by your personal testimony, and your insights, not least into the non-appearance of the ‘Reply to Alan Clifford’. Baffling. Or maybe, as you suggest, not so baffling. The remarks of your friend regarding Packer by the fireside brought to my mind what they used to say about Cranmer taking on the colours of the last guest to stay at Lambeth Palace! There IS something very Cranmerian about Packer (not a compliment). Anyway, wonderful stuff, expertly delivered."

David Llewellyn Jenkins

Author of Whither God Brings Us: Cambridge and the Reformation Martyrs Charenton Reformed Publishing (christiancharenton.co.uk)

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Richard Baxter – England’s Greatest Theologian

RICHARD BAXTER - ENGLAND'S GREATEST THEOLOGIAN (1)

The first of three videos setting forth Richard Baxter as England's Greatest Theologian, Evangelist and Pastor. 

In this brief introduction, Dr Clifford presents his case for Baxter.

https://youtu.be/_fAGtdyDGzU (9:39)

RICHARD BAXTER - ENGLAND'S GREATEST THEOLOGIAN (2)

The second of three videos setting forth Richard Baxter as England's Greatest Theologian, Evangelist and Pastor. 

Following the introductory video, Dr Clifford now makes his case for Baxter. 

https://youtu.be/gyrINzHxtBU (37:54)

RICHARD BAXTER - ENGLAND'S GREATEST THEOLOGIAN (3)

The third of three videos setting forth Richard Baxter as England's Greatest Theologian, Evangelist and Pastor.

 Having made his case in the second video, Dr Clifford now presents selections from Baxter’s writings.

https://youtu.be/f0Rv__KcZxI (26:14)

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Blunder in Bala (1823)
 by Dr Alan C. Clifford "BE BIBLICAL, BALANCED AND ABOVE-BOARD" On a crucial point of gospel doctrine, such criteria for a Christian confession were absent in the formulation and final discussion of the Calvinistic Methodist Confession of Faith in 1823. Download