The 25th Scottish Reformed Conference took place on May 10, in Hamilton College.
Approximately 400 people attended from across all denominations, making the SRC a major event in the Scottish Christian calendar. There was a good mix of ages, and nationalities (some even from England!), with many young people, families and children.
Guest speakers were the Revd Dr Sinclair B. Ferguson and the chairman, the Revd David Carmichael. The theme was ‘The Kingly Glory of the Lord Jesus Christ’.
In his first address, Dr Ferguson considered Psalm 2, ‘Christ Jesus: The Lord’. He began by reflecting on the way the psalms were arranged through words and ideas that link Psalms 1 and 2: Psalm 1 being about the man who reflects the heart and character of God and Psalm 2 about the King who holds dominion. We were greatly encouraged as we were reminded that our present difficulties are put into perspective when viewed against the backdrop of the eternal dominion and ultimate victory of our Lord.
Christ our righteousness
In his second address, Dr Ferguson reflected on the way Paul speaks of his conversion and his confession of ‘Christ Jesus: My Lord’ from Philippians 3.7-11. We were guided through the different stages in Paul’s understanding of Christ. It was a great blessing to consider that the righteousness that Paul came to know is ours also, as believers.
The Revd David Carmichael, who is the chairman and a founding member of the SRC, preached passionately from Mark 15:16-32 under the title ‘Christ Jesus: Our King’. We were reminded of how the Lord Jesus endured mockery, was brutalised and raised upon his throne (the cross). Many were so absorbed into the preaching that spontaneous cries of ‘amen’ and ‘hallelujah’ were heard.
A team of young people, led by Cameron Shaw of Clarkston Baptist Church, worked amongst the children and John Rawlinson from Banner of Truth provided the bookstall.
