Scotland’s Forgotten International Covenant – SFH089

Scotland’s Forgotten International Covenant – SFH089

What was the connection between reformation and covenant? Why did English puritans as well as Scots come to think it was necessary to have a covenant for the whole British Isles?  Most people today know little about the Solemn League and Covenant and what makes it different from the National Covenant. Yet it would certainly cost both blood and tears in Scotland. Over a number of episodes we can follow something of its history and influence, as well as how people responded to it. In this episode we look at the context that gave rise to it.

Trembling for the Gospel More than Prison – Edmund Calamy – SFH061

Trembling for the Gospel More than Prison – Edmund Calamy – SFH061

What message should you give when you will be imprisoned for preaching? A giant of the Westminster Assembly—helping to prepare the Catechism—Edmund Calamy lived  to see days of peril for the gospel. Preaching illegally would put him in prison, but he had an urgent message for the Church. Find out how this aged minister pours out his sorrowful concern with wise counsel. You can read the full sermon in Sermons of the Great Ejection, published by the Banner of Truth Trust.

 

Forgotten Riches from Rutherford’s ‘Christ Dying’ – Interview with Rob McCurley – SFH057

Forgotten Riches from Rutherford’s ‘Christ Dying’ – Interview with Rob McCurley – SFH057

Even many who love to read Samuel Rutherford’s spiritually rich devotional letters have never heard of or read some of his other books. One forgotten book that exalts the glory of the Redeemer in a way that readers of the letters will recognise is called Christ Dying and Drawing Sinners to Himself. In a series of sermons on John chapter 12, Rutherford enters into deep meditation on Christ’s person and sufferings. Rev. Rob McCurley has made a special study of the book and in this extended interview he is able to help summarise it and explain its value for today. He explains why it is his favourite of all the books Rutherford wrote. Join us in mining these spiritual riches to get insights for today.

 

Thomas Watson – St Stephen’s Walbrook, London – SFH052

Thomas Watson – St Stephen’s Walbrook, London – SFH052

Thomas Watson was the vicar of St. Stephen’s Walbrook in the city of London.  He showed strong Presbyterian views during the English civil war and was ejected from his parish for Nonconformity.  But what is his relationship to Scotland’s Forgotten History?  Matthew Vogan explains more.

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Samuel Rutherford & St Antholin’s Church, London – SFH048

Samuel Rutherford & St Antholin’s Church, London – SFH048

Samuel Rutherford was able to lift his own and the eyes of believers above difficult events that troubled them. He pointed them to the majestic heavenly glories of the Lord Jesus Christ. Matthew Vogan relates details of some of the sermons Samuel Rutherford preached at St Antholin’s in London.

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