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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.

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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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Studies in the Minor Prophets

JONAH – GOD’S PROPHET FOR TODAY (1)

A MESSAGE FOR A DISOBEDIENT PROPHET

We explore the fascinating narrative of God’s call to the prophet Jonah. His disobedience, fear and failure are warnings to us all. Are we walking with the LORD or away from the LORD?

https://youtu.be/oS5kniCWlqU

JONAH – GOD’S PROPHET FOR TODAY (2)

A MESSAGE OF ‘SOVEREIGN-GRACE’ SALVATION

A second look at the Prophet Jonah. Stressing the integrity of the Bible's record and the relevance of this teaching for today, Pastor Alan explores Jonah's experience in the belly of the great fish - his cry, his confession and his 'come back'. His conclusion is shared by every true Christian: "Salvation is of the LORD." In the evening we revisit our Lord’s high-priestly prayer in John 17. In this second sermon, Pastor Alan explores the doctrinal and personal/pastoral implications of the sovereignty of God in our salvation, providing clarification over misunderstandings of a glorious but sometimes abused subject.

https://youtu.be/jRZj8fNt4bA

JONAH – GOD’S PROPHET FOR TODAY (3)

 A MESSAGE FOR NATIONS IN CRISIS

 The tyrannical, violent, idolatrous and wicked city of Nineveh was under the wrath of God. Yet this Almighty God of mercy as well as justice delights to save. The Prophet Jonah (saved and restored to obedience) was sent to call the people to repentance. The message has powerful relevance and application for today.

https://youtu.be/nrPfKNjX7p0

 JONAH (4) – THE REBUKED HYPERCALVINIST

 A MESSAGE FOR THE CHURCH IN CRISIS

 In this fourth and final sermon on Jonah, Dr Clifford exposes the tragic negativity of the prophet. Suggesting a more positive hypothetical conclusion, we learn some urgent lessons for today's churches. Do we have the global vision the Gospel demands or are we content with a narrow horizon? The message presents a challenge we dare not ignore.

 https://youtu.be/pIdqaH_vhoc

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The Christianity of Jesus Christ
 WORDS OF WONDER – CHRIST’S HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER
  1. CHRIST'S PRAYER - ITS COMFORT & CHALLENGE (John 17 overview)
Dr Clifford’s summary exposition of Christ's 'High Priestly' Prayer. With amazing profundity, the Lord Jesus speaks with Authority on Sovereignty, Particularity, Security, Sanctity, Universality and Unity with astonishing Sublimity. The Church's most urgent need is to grasp accurately the vital importance of this prayer. Without it, Christian witness has no integrity in the world. YouTube:  https://youtu.be/b9H_rZKdqDA
  1. CHRIST’S PRAYER – CLARIFYING HIS CONCERNS 1 (John 17:1-11)
As Jesus concentrates on the salvation of God’s chosen ones, does the particularism of John 17:9 conflict with the universalism of John 3:16? No, provided it is properly understood. Since this passage is associated with debates over Calvinism, Dr Clifford clarifies our biblical understanding with the aid of John Calvin, Richard Baxter and J. C. Ryle. YouTube: https://youtu.be/Brn3rh8gZLM
  • CHRIST’S PRAYER – CLARIFYING HIS CONCERNS 2 (John 17:12-17)
    • Further exploring Christ's prayer, Dr Clifford shows that the Lord's concerns should be our concerns. After seeing the Trinitarian implications of our Saviour's prayer, we discover (1) His concern with our eternal security; (2) His desire to separate us from the evils of the world, and (3) His purpose to fill us with joy. Such are some of the essential features of true Christian life and experience. YouTube: https://youtu.be/s2zwFjl8XnY
    1. CHRIST’S PRAYER – CLARIFYING HIS CONCERNS 3 (John 17:17-23)
    We now focus on our Saviour's concerns for the holiness of His Church, its global evangelistic outreach and its unity. Citing historical examples, Dr Clifford examines and exposes the scandals of disunity. Aided by the challenge of Richard Baxter and others, we are exhorted heartily to embrace our Lord's concerns. Otherwise, how dare we expect the world to listen to our message? YouTube: https://youtu.be/3wx-ECz8qu8
    1. CHRIST'S PRAYER - THE CLIMAX (John 17:24-6)
    The conclusion to our Saviour's prayer is a climax that explains all (Jn 17:24-6). It is prayed to His 'Righteous Father'. It is precisely because we are 'unrighteous' that we need the righteous Father's gift of His righteous Son. Only through the righteousness earned for us by Christ's righteous sacrifice can we become sinners saved from His wrath. Thus we become a saved people, God's righteous Church. YouTube: https://youtu.be/He-pexfxetg       		Download
    The True Christian Safe Sex Guide
    		 The HIV crisis is a symptom of the collapse of moral values. This leaflet sets out in a faithful but compassionate way the teaching of the Word of God on the vital subject of human sexuality. Download
    John Wesley Remembered – Dr Alan C. Clifford
    		 A 'Wesley Day' Wilberforce 'BLM' Edition. "Methodism not Marxism". A Reformed Pastor Reflects Download
    The Gospel According to Matthew Henry
    		 A revision of a paper first given at the Matthew Henry Conference held at Chester University, 14-16 July 2014. Download
    Communion with God – the Church’s greatest need. Extracts from Richard Baxter
    		 The way to personal & corporate repentance, reformation and revival. Extracts from The Saints’ Everlasting Rest Download
    The Bartholomew Legacy – Remembering the Martyrs
    		 No, this is not about Bartholomew’s maps, nor about Barts Hospital in London. Neither can we aim to provide a biblical character study about the Apostle Bartholomew. Indeed, nothing at all is said about him in the New Testament apart from listing him among the apostles. Yet, during the early twentieth century, his name was known outside the circles of cartographers, tourists and medics... Download
    The Lie of Limited Atonement
    		 A Ten-point Critique by Dr A. C. Clifford Download
    Rescuing Charles Wesley: A Critique of John Stott
    		 Dear Editor, As represented in Thomas Creedy’s preview (EN, November, 16-17), I respectfully reject the late John Stott’s monumental miscalculation of Charles Wesley’s hymns.... Download
    Charismatic Confusion Corrected
    		 or, 1 Corinthians 13 reconsidered. Please read these notes with your Bible open. The following expository notes make no reference to any human authorities, either Charismatic or Anti-charismatic. They are a straightforward account of the Holy Spirit-inspired teaching of the Apostle Paul. Download