An Inter-Denominational Protestant Voice in the 21st Century  

Last updated: 27 June 2009

Promoting and Defending the Historical Evangelical Protestant Faith 

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JUST PUBLISHED - the July-Sept 2009 edition of the Ulster Bulwark - order your free copy today 

Verse for the week: 

 "He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.   (Deuteronomy 32:4)

Quote for the week:

"Whatever we think and whatever we say of Him should savour of his excellence, correspond to the sacred sublimity of His Name and tend to the exaltation of His magnificence" (John Calvin)

  

From L-R: Mr Ian Loughrin, Rev Bill Malcolmson, Rev Alistair Smyth, Mr Wallace Thompson, Mr Vincent Shortt at the EPS Thanksgiving Service, 16 May 2009 

WOODWARD INVITES POPE

A papal visit to Northern Ireland is back on the Vatican agenda, after a meeting in Rome between Pope Benedict and Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Shaun Woodward, in May. In echoing the Prime Minister's invitation to the pope to visit the UK, Mr Woodward expressed the hope that he would be able to come to Northern Ireland as part of that visit. Mr Woodward, of course, merely wishes use such a visit as a cynical manoeuvre to further cement the devolved political arrangements. However, we must make it clear (yet again) that the evangelical Protestant people of Ulster are strongly opposed to any papal visit, and we call on all Protestant politicians, churches and organisations to unite in opposition. We also urge our brethren on the mainland to raise their voices against a papal visit to any part of the United Kingdom.

SHAMEFUL SERVICE IN BELFAST CHURCH

In a further reminder of how far certain sections of the professing church have departed from Biblical truth, a service to celebrate homosexuality was held in St George's Church of Ireland in Belfast city centre in May. It was part of the "International Day Against Homophobia" and had as its theme, "Don't Throw Stones". Organisers said it was an important step in protecting the interests of Northern Ireland's gay community.

The rector of St George's, Rev Brian Stewart, said people were supportive of the service. "To protest against homophobia which is the irrational hatred of gay people is no less or no more significant than a protest against anti-semitism," he said. "If we can, as a church, stand up and say that hatred of Jewish people is wrong, we must stand up and say that hatred of gay and lesbian people is wrong as well."  Mr Charles Kenny, a member of Changing Attitude Ireland, which works for a welcome to all sorts of people including gay people in the Church, was also present. "I participated in the first ordination of a woman into the Church of Ireland," he said. "When I was a little boy, I wouldn't have expected to live long enough for that. There is evolution all the time. This is another bulwark that has to be won." 

Whatever bulwarks he might win or wish to win, he will never succeed in overcoming the bulwark of Biblical truth. God's Word, in both the Old and New Testaments, makes it very clear that homosexuality is an abomination in the sight of God. No amount of revisionism or semantic somersaulting by the advocates of homosexuality within the church can change that fundamental fact.

 NEW EPS COUNCIL MEMBER APPOINTED

The EPS is delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs Vi Dawson as a member of its ruling Council. Vi was married to our late brother, Mr George Dawson, who served on the Council with such commitment and enthusiasm until his untimely passing in May 2007. She is a committed evangelical Protestant with very valuable experience and skills in media, communication and publishing. Vi combines a career as a primary school teacher with responsibilities as the mother of two young daughters.  She is also the first woman to be appointed to the EPS Council.  Her appointment follows that of Mr Jack Greenald and Mr Ian Loughrin at the end of last year, and the EPS Council is now well equipped to rise to the challenge of effectively promoting and defending the Protestant cause in days of ever increasing apostasy and darkness.   
  

As the Marching Season 2009 is now upon us, we strongly recommend the evangelistic booklet "The Message of the Banners" by Rev Martin Smyth.  It is ideal for circulation at demonstrations and other loyal order gatherings. In picking up key themes from well-known banner paintings, it is full of the Gospel.  Copies are available from EPS at £2.00  - or a special offer of 10 copies for £15.00.

 

 Professor F S Leahy's important pamphlet on the Papal Antichrist is now published on this website - see "Roman Antichrist" menu on left. 

EPS PUBLISHES ITS FIRST EVER FOREIGN LANGUAGE BOOKLET WITH THE RELEASE OF THE POLISH VERSION OF PETER SLOMSKI'S "ROMAN CATHOLICISM - THE TESTIMONY OF HISTORY AND SCRIPTURE" 

Order today - price £3 incl p&p 

 

 

MARTIN  LUTHER ON POPERY

"I cannot imagine how there should be peace between us and the papists, for neither will yield to the other; `tis an everlasting war, like that between the woman's seed and the old serpent. When temporal kings are weary of warring, they make a truce, more or less enduring, but in our case, there can be no such cessations; for we cannot depart from the Gospel, nor will they desist from their idolatry and blaspheming; the devil will not suffer his feet to be chopped off, nor will Christ have the preaching of his Word hindered; therefore I cannot see how any peace or truce may be between Christ and Belial" -   Martin Luther

Spurgeon on Popery

 Since he was cursed who rebuilt Jericho, much more the man who labours to restore Popery among us. In our fathers' days the gigantic walls of Popery fell by the power of their faith, the perseverance of their efforts, and the blast of their gospel trumpets; and now there are some who would rebuild that accursed system upon its old foundations. O Lord, be pleased to thwart their unrighteous endeavours, and pull down every stone which they build. It should be a serious business with us to be thoroughly purged of every error which may have a tendency to foster the spirit of Popery, and when we have made a clean sweep at home we should seek in every way to oppose its all too rapid spread abroad in the church and in the world. This last can be done in secret by fervent prayer, and in public by decided testimony. We must warn with judicious boldness those who are inclined towards the errors of Rome; we must instruct the young in gospel truth, and tell them of the black doings of Popery in the olden times. We must aid in spreading the light more thoroughly through the land, for priests, like owls, hate daylight. Are we doing all we can for Jesus and the gospel? If not, our negligence plays into the hands of priestcraft. What are we doing to spread the Bible, which is the Pope's bane and poison? Are we casting abroad good, sound gospel writings? Luther once said, 'The devil hates goose quills,' and doubtless, he has good reason, for ready writers, by the Holy Spirit's blessing, have done his kingdom much damage. If the thousands who will read this short word this night will do all they can to hinder the rebuilding of his accursed Jericho, the Lord's glory shall speed among the sons of men. Reader, what can you do? What will you do?

 


"ROMAN CATHOLICISM - THE TESTIMONY OF HISTORY AND SCRIPTURE by Peter Slomski.

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