March 12, 2023

March 12 — 11 AM Worship

Please note that the Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday. We spring forward one hour.

You can find the order of worship and songs here.

I love the way the Heidelberg Catechism puts it: "Either Jesus is not a perfect savior, or those who in true faith accept this savior have in him all they need for their salvation." It is a simple question. Is Jesus enough? Or, put in a different way, Is there anyone else who can save sinners from God's wrath and judgment? The answer is clear. Jesus is the only Savior. It is only Jesus, the God-Man, that can bridge the chasm between God and Man. Jesus is uniquely fitted for this task in a way that no other person is.

It is true. There are many ways to God. Whether you are a Christian, a Buddhist, a Muslim, or an atheist, whatever path we have taken in life will lead us all to the same place - to the place of judgment before the holy and righteous God. And there, before our Creator and Law-giver, only Jesus lets us find God, not as a judge ready to inflict upon us justice for a life spent in rebellion, but in Jesus we will see in the face of God the love of a Father who welcomes his children home. Jesus is the only savior. And Jesus is the only way. "On Christ the solid Rock I stand! All other ground is sinking sand!"

We hear this beautifully expressed in Psalm 73:25, "Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you." Colossians 2:6–12 reminds us that those whom Christ has saved for eternal life are saved to "walk in him" in this life. Just as there is only one savior, so there is only one way of life, to walk in Christ.

So rejoice in Jesus. He has given you eternal life. And the new life that we live in him is the assurance of our life in Christ!

Growth Resources

This Year: Please see the full list of 2023 books as well as Bible reading plans on our church webpage: gracefallbrook.church/12-for-23

This Month: We are reading "The Shadow of Calvary" by Hugh Martin.

This Week: We encourage you to make use of:

  1. Kevin DeYoung's "The Good News We Almost Forgot" pages 62–65, Lord's Day 11, for personal or family devotions.
  2. "Select Letters of John Newton," Letter 6 (pages 36–45), "The Right Use of the Law."

Hymn of the Week: "Dear Refuge of My Weary Soul" by Anne Steele is a hymn for the broken hearted people, crushed by life's heavy burdens, and yet still clinging to God in faith. In this sad world we live in we need hymns like this. We can be honest with God when our hope is fainting, and know that God is neither angry nor disappointed with our weakness, but invites us to pour out our heart to him. "Hast Thou not bid me seek Thy face, and shall I seek in vain? And can the ear of sovereign grace, be deaf when I complain? No, still the ear of sovereign grace, attends the mourner's prayer. Oh may I ever find access, to breathe my sorrows there." YouTube | Apple Music | Spotify.

Last week's sermon is available on our church webpage: gracefallbrook.church/sermons.

Upcoming Events and Notices

March 12 (Lord's Day): Please note that the Daylight Saving Time begins. We spring forward one hour.

March 15 (Wednesday 6:30–7:30 PM): Please join us for a Zoom Study on Hugh Martin's "The Shadow of Calvary." Reading the book is not required. Also meeting: March 22, April 12, 19, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, and June 7. Zoom Meeting ID: 826 5163 2741.

March 17–18 (Friday–Saturday): Dr. Sinclair Ferguson will give the Den Dulk Lectures at Westminster Seminary California. Friday 10–11 a.m. and Saturday 9–12:30 p.m. The lectures are open to the public and free.

March 19 (Lord's Day): Please join us for the "Essential Truths of the Christian Faith" for Sunday School lesson:"Special Revelation and the Bible."

March 26 (Lord's Day): All communicant members are requested to attend the annual congregational meeting for the purpose of presenting and adopting the budget for fiscal year 23–24.

Thank you for your continued support of Grace Fallbrook (PCA). Your loving support makes the proclamation of the gospel and the building up of the saints possible. Please visit gracefallbrook.church/give and click on "Give Online Now." You will be directed to the PCA Foundation where you can give towards Grace Fallbrook (PCA).