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My letter to the Belfast Newsletter - re: King’s visit to the Vatican
My letter was published today in the Belfast Newsletter, but with one phrase taken out!
I have underlined the small phrase omitted in the Belfast Newsletter!!
Editor,
Your headlines in today’s edition — ‘King and Pope make history with joint prayer in Vatican’ — does not come near to telling the whole truth!
King Charles made a liar of himself for he overturned his Coronation Oath.
He betrayed the gospel which he likewise swore to uphold.
He is blindly leading the nation back to the bondage of popery.
I suppose that nothing else may be expected from one who publicly violated his marriage oath!
Regards,
Rev Ivan Foster (Rtd)
Kilskeery
Sent 25th October 2025
Posted on 2025-10-31 a 5:31 pm
Rejection of the good way and the judgment that inevitably follows! (Part 2)
“Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein,” Jeremiah 6:16.
In our previous study of this verse, I sought to set forth the uncomfortable, but nevertheless sadly true, assessment of the state of religion amongst us, which may be likened unto the defiance of Judah, reported by the prophet Jeremiah in our text.
I sought to show that amongst us today, are those who are showing the signs of committing this sin of refusing God’s call to return to the ‘Old Paths’!
I listed a number of issues very obviously seen amongst us that indicate a desire by some to embark on ‘a new path’!
By no means did I list all that could have been offered as proof of what I alleged. However, I believe I presented enough to make my case.
There therefore follows this simple conclusion:
I. THESE DIGRESSIONS INDICATE A DESIRE TO ABANDON THE ‘OLD PATHS’!
Let it be said clearly, that is how apostasy begins! Remember what is said in the Judges chapter 2.
“And Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died, being an hundred and ten years old. And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnathheres, in the mount of Ephraim, on the north side of the hill Gaash. And also all that generation were gathered unto their fathers: and there arose another generation after them, which knew not the LORD, nor yet the works which he had done for Israel. And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim: and they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, which brought them out of the land of Egypt, and followed other gods, of the gods of the people that were round about them, and bowed themselves unto them, and provoked the LORD to anger. And they forsook the LORD, and served Baal and Ashtaroth. And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and he delivered them into the hands of spoilers that spoiled them, and he sold them into the hands of their enemies round about, so that they could not any longer stand before their enemies,” Judges 2:8-14.
There is a passing of that generation of Free Presbyterians who witnessed the power and blessing of God in earlier days, days of faithful adherence to the 1951 principles of separation and of protest against the errors of Ecumenism and bore reproach for their stand. Click to read more…
Posted on 2025-10-28 a 6:00 am
Rejection of the good way and the judgment that inevitably follows! (Part 1)
“Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein,” Jeremiah 6:16.
When I was converted and became a Free Presbyterian, some 61 years ago, this text was frequently quoted from the pulpit of Ravenhill Free Presbyterian Church by the minister, Rev Ian Paisley.
When I began preaching a short time after that, I frequently used this text to explain what was happening in the ‘Ecumenical Churches’!
That which many back then refused to believe was taking place, is now all too clear. On the day that the King Charles III, titular ‘head’ of the Church of England, joined Pope Leo XIV in reading out a prayer in the Vatican, written for them, and laughably called ‘praying’, the ‘end game’, the final objective of the reunion of the Church of England and the popish system draws near!
Of course, travelling in close harmony with these two falsely called ‘Christian’ bodies, are the other three denominations here in Ireland.
The charlatanism of these so-called “Protestant’ religious bodies is seen in that they claim to follow the creeds and confessions drawn up by their faithful forebears, despite having wickedly and with contempt trodden over such statements of their professed allegiance to the Word of God for decades now!
But the creeping plague of modernistic and liberal heresy has been infecting many groups, who back in 1960s, were faithful to the Word of God.
I. IT MUST BE STATED THAT AMONGST THOSE TODAY, WHO ARE SHOWING THE FIRST SIGNS OF THIS INFECTION, IS OUR OWN FREE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH!
From the beginning of this century at least, there have been indications that some within our ranks wish to step aside from “the old paths” and embrace innovations of doctrinal thought and practice, outside that which is contained in the Word of God and set forth in the statement of THE DISTINCTIVES OF THE FREE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ULSTER!
First Evidence
The first very clear abandonment of truths long held was the entering into a political alliance by Free Presbyterians with the murderous organisation of Sinn Fein. Sadly, this tragic casting aside of the teaching of God’s Word on such matters was led by Dr Ian Paisley, who at the time he took that fatal step, was Moderator of our church. He did resign from that position in January 2008 when it was made clear to him by the Presbytery that his holding of the position of First Minister in the Stormont Assembly, in conjunction with notorious IRA man, Martin McGuinness, was not acceptable.
Shortly thereafter, he was removed from being First Minister. by his party, the Democratic Unionist Party. This was closely followed by his removal from the leadership of his party also. Click to read more…
Posted on 2025-10-25 a 6:00 am
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The division between the God of Heaven and the United Kingdom widens!
King Charles to break 500-year divide during historic State Visit
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Buckingham Palace releases key details ahead of King Charles and Queen Camilla’s meeting with Pope Leo
King Charles III will break a 500-year divide between Britain and the Roman Catholic Church, during a historic visit to the Holy See next week.
He and Queen Camilla will travel to the Vatican for a State Visit, hosted by Pope Leo XIV.
Fits Time
‘For the first time since King Henry VIII cut ties with the Roman Catholic Church in the 1530’s, the Pope and the monarch will pray together in a unique ecumenical service at the Sistine Chapel.
King Charles is Supreme Governor of the Church of England, so sources say the move will be a significant moment.
During the visit, King Charles and Queen Camilla will also visit the iconic Papal Basilica and Abbey of St. Paul’s Outside the Walls, which has a historical connection the English Crown.
In a significant move, His Majesty has agreed to the Pope’s suggestion to become Royal Confrater of the Abbey.
It is understood the gift of confraternity, meaning brotherhood, is a “recognition of spiritual fellowship” – emphasising the strengthening bond between the Church of England and Roman Catholic Church.
A Church of England spokesperson told GB News: “The Royal Confrater title, whilst it confers no duties or obligations on the King and makes no changes whatsoever to the formal constitutional and ecclesiastical position of His Majesty as Supreme Governor of Church of England, is a tribute to His Majesty and to his own work over many decades to find common ground between Faiths and to bring people together.
“It is intended as an ecumenical gesture of hospitality that bears witness to the historic ties between what is now the United Kingdom and the Basilica, and celebrates the deep and warm friendship between the two churches.”
Meanwhile, a special seat, decorated with the King’s Coat of Arms, has been permanently installed inside the Basilica as a “perpetual mark of mutual respect between Pope Leo and His Majesty as Heads of State”.
King Charles is expected to use the chair during a special service, and it will be left for future use by the future Kings William, George, and beyond.’
GB News – 17th October 2025.
The whole evil exercise, planned for Wednesday 22nd – Thursday 23rd October, flies in the face of the ‘professed’ teachings of the Church of England, not to mention the absolute authority of all things religious, the Word of God! Click to read more…
Posted on 2025-10-20 a 6:00 am
A word for dark times - Rev. Andy Foster
This is a message preached in Kilskeery Free Presbyterian Church this Lord’s Day morning by Rev Andy Foster of Penticton, BC, Canada.
He and his wife, Jill, are home for a visit.
The title of his message was “A word for dark times” and is an exposition of Isaiah 50:10-11.
“Who is among you that feareth the LORD, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light?
Let him trust in the name of the LORD, and stay upon his God.
Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that compass yourselves about with sparks: walk in the light of your fire, and in the sparks that ye have kindled. This shall ye have of mine hand; ye shall lie down in sorrow.”
Read sermon notes here
The message was truly a wonderful encouragement and exhortation for the people of God.
It is also a stern warning to those who are inclined to try and introduce and promote within the Free Presbyterian Church, unscriptural innovations and practices.
Sincerely in Christ’s name,
Ivan Foster
19 October 2025
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Posted on 2025-10-19 a 9:23 pm
GOG AND MAGOG - Attacks on Israel during the Millennial Reign of Christ - Part 2
(Final Part)
As I said in the first part of this study, these two chapters were part of my daily reading on October 5th & 6th. On the previous occasions that I have come upon these chapters in my annual reading my way through the Bible, I have pondered their contents.
I can recall frequent discussions with my late wife, Ann, who was a very astute and knowledgeable student of Holy Scripture. The basis of these articles are the conclusions we came to following our joint studies.
Myths
The names ‘Gog AND Magog’ have been surrounded by many myths, fancies and ostentatious notions as to their identity and that which they will be engaged in.
In truth, these two chapters in Ezekiel provide all that that we need to know about them, given us of God by inspiration.
The events recorded in these chapters will take place, I believe, during the millennium reign of Christ on his earth.
I believe I gave ample proof of the Bible’s revelation of that wonderful time of blessing and peace in my first article.
Central to Christ’s second advent will be the spiritual salvation of Israel and her restoration to her land, long promised to her by the Lord.
“And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn. In that day shall there be a great mourning in Jerusalem, as the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon. And the land shall mourn, every family apart; the family of the house of David apart, and their wives apart; the family of the house of Nathan apart, and their wives apart; The family of the house of Levi apart, and their wives apart; the family of Shimei apart, and their wives apart; All the families that remain, every family apart, and their wives apart. In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness,” Zechariah 12:10-13:1.
The Millennial Reign of Christ will be an unequalled period of grace amongst the nations but not all on the earth will be saved.
I. ALTHOUGH THE DEVIL WILL BE ‘SHUT UP IN THE BOTTOMLESS PIT’ AND UNABLE TO DECEIVE MANKIND, MAN IS STILL AN ACTIVE SINNER.
Satan being bound he will not be able to hinder the great work of evangelism amongst the nations. However, man being a sinner by nature and practice, does not need the devil in order to sin! Click to read more…
Posted on 2025-10-16 a 5:31 pm
GOG AND MAGOG - Attacks on Israel during the Millennial Reign of Christ - Part 1
Ezekiel chapters 38 & 39
I read these two chapters on October 5th & 6th. I have thought upon these chapters now for quite a few years, as I come upon them every year in my reading through the Bible annually.
I can recall frequent discussions with my late wife, Ann, who was a very keen and knowledgeable student of Holy Scripture.
Myths
The names ‘Gog AND Magog’ have been surrounded by many myths, fancies and ostentatious notions as to their identity and that which they will be engaged in.
In truth, these two chapters in Ezekiel provide all that we need to know about them, given us of God by inspiration.
I. AS I HAVE STUDIED THESE CHAPTERS I BELIEVE THAT THEY REFER TO EVENTS IN THE MILLENNIAL REIGN OF CHRIST.
My reasons for coming to this conclusion are as follows.
1. The Bible reveals a wonderful time when Christ shall reign of the earth for 1000 years — His Millennial Reign.
The announcement of the beginning of that reign is given us in Revelation 12:15.
“And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.”
The time when “The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord” is at the sounding of the “seventh angel.”
This is the sounding of the seventh trumpet. The sounding of that trumpet marks the end of this age.
“And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven, And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer: but in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets,” Revelation 10:5-7.
2. It is a time in which Christ shall reign over all the earth with His redeemed.
“And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years,” Revelation 20:4.
Please note that the Lord repeats the number “a thousand years” six times in the verses 2-7. That ought to be enough for us to realise and understand that the Lord is referring to “a thousand years”! It is rather egotistical of anyone to dare to replace that God inspired and repeated and emphasised period of time with a period of their own invention!
Symbolism
There is no indication in this passage that the Lord is using ‘symbolism’, as some would say! The respectful Bible student will simply take God at His Word and believe that this is truly a period of 1000 years!
3. It is that time when the promise of Christ, given in Matthew 5:5, will be fulfilled.
“Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.” The word “inherit” literally means ‘obtain by inheritance.’ Click to read more…
Posted on 2025-10-13 a 6:00 am
THE LORD JESUS . . . a Pattern for us to Observe!
“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds,” Hebrews 12:2-3.
Paul exhorts us to be “followers of God, as dear children,”Ephesians 5:1. The word “followers” in the Greek is mim-ay-tace. It is the word from which we get the English word ‘mimic’.
We can only imitate the Lord by constantly observing Him and reading the divine records of His words and ways. Thus Paul in our text urges upon us to ‘Look” unto the Lord Jesus, Who is God, and consider Him.
The two words, “look” and “consider” are very informative. The first one means to ‘to turn the eyes away from other things and fix them on Him.’ The second word means: ‘to think over, consider, ponder.’
The Psalmist gives us an illustration of just what it is Paul is urging upon us.
“But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night,” Psalm 1:2.
“My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches,”Psalm 63:5-6.
“My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD,” Psalm 104:34.
“I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches. I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways. I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word,” Psalm 119:14-16.
I wish to set forth the blessed truth that Christ, as He faced the fury of His enemies at the cross, at the close of His earthly ministry, presents to us a picture of that which those who would live and walk as He did, will face as this age draws to a close.
1. From the beginning of His earthly sojourn, the Saviour faced the opposition and hated of evil men.
We are surely familiar with the scheming pretences of Herod as he enquired “diligently” (Matthew 2:1-8) of the wise men just when the ‘star’, that led them from the east, had first appeared. He claimed he wished to worship Him but it was murder he was planning!
“Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men,” Matthew 2:16.
The spirit of Herod is illustrative of the opposition the Saviour encountered during His three year ministry. Click to read more…
Posted on 2025-10-08 a 6:00 am
Studies in Ezekiel 28 - Part 3
Final study — verses 20-26
ANTICHRIST JUDGED — ISRAEL DELIVERED!
“Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Son of man, set thy face against Zidon, and prophesy against it….
And there shall be no more a pricking brier unto the house of Israel, nor any grieving thorn of all that are round about them, that despised them; and they shall know that I am the Lord GOD. Thus saith the Lord GOD; When I shall have gathered the house of Israel from the people among whom they are scattered, and shall be sanctified in them in the sight of the heathen, then shall they dwell in their land that I have given to my servant Jacob. And they shall dwell safely therein, and shall build houses, and plant vineyards; yea, they shall dwell with confidence, when I have executed judgments upon all those that despise them round about them; and they shall know that I am the LORD their God,” verses 20-21, 24-26.
Tyrus, mentioned at the beginning of the chapter, and now Zidon, were ancient Phoenician cities, on the Mediterranean coast, north of Israel. They were shipping ports which gave access to the Mediterranean Sea for the commercial enterprises of ancient Babylon and will serve that purpose again for the final Antichrist.
Ezekiel was called upon to announce to Zidon the judgments that the Lord would heap upon her because of her sins. Those judgments were most terrible and the Lord will be ‘glorified’ and ‘sanctified’ by them.
Carnal man cannot understand how that could be so! But when the Lord displays His holy wrath against those who defy His laws and rule, He will be seen as faithful to His Word and will be seen, even by those being punished, as holy and just in His actions.
Scoff
Sinners may mock and scoff in the absence of judgment, but once it begins to fall, there will be an acknowledgment, amidst the horror, of the perfect righteousness of the justice of God.
As Paul states: “Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God,” Romans 3:19.
Not one sinner will challenge the justice of God but will relent, unable to offer one excuse for their sin or dispute one iota of the sentence the Lord passes upon them! Every mouth will be stopped, or put to silence as the phrase may be translated. All will become guilty and acknowledge it to be so!
Moving on . . .
The subject the prophet is next given to declare is that which is ever linked throughout the Bible to the judgments of God upon ancient and future Babylon’s wicked empire, that of the deliverance of the Jews, verses 24-26. Click to read more…
Posted on 2025-10-06 a 6:00 am
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Posted on 2025-10-05 a 9:43 pm
The ever increasing slide downward by the Free Presbyterian Church under its leadership in recent times!
What a shameful state of affairs has overtaken our church!
Folly rules, it seems, amongst our Presbytery office-bearers. Imprudence follows indiscretion and an arrogant ignoring of sin amongst our ranks is evident.
This attitude is largely born of ‘pride’, an unwillingness to acknowledge that the exposing of the blatant wrong-doing in recent times is correct and that they have been slack to dutifully act against that exposed!
Ezekiel
I am reading my way through the book of Ezekiel in my daily readings for I follow Robert Murray M‘Cheyne’s Bible Reading Calendar.
Today I read chapter 34. It is addressed to “the shepherds of Israel”. The Lord exposes and censures their failings to rightly look after His flock. Instead, the shepherds were moved by a self-seeking spirit and a looking after themselves!
Comfort and Condemnation
What comfort is offered to the neglected sheep — verses 11-16. The Lord will see that they are properly treated and cared for.
On the other hand, what condemnation is heaped upon the failing shepherds!
“As I live, saith the Lord GOD, surely because my flock became a prey, and my flock became meat to every beast of the field, because there was no shepherd, neither did my shepherds search for my flock, but the shepherds fed themselves, and fed not my flock; therefore, O ye shepherds, hear the word of the LORD; Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against the shepherds; and I will require my flock at their hand, and cause them to cease from feeding the flock; neither shall the shepherds feed themselves any more; for I will deliver my flock from their mouth, that they may not be meat for them,” verses 8-10.
That which begins with foolish and selfish carelessness ends with the severest judgment of God following upon those who acted contrary to the welfare of God’s flock.
That is something the pulpits of the Free Presbyterian Church should carefully note and take heed of! Click to read more…
Posted on 2025-10-02 a 6:00 am
Studies in Ezekiel 28 - Part 2
Second study — verses 11-19
THE POWER BEHIND THE ANTICHRIST
“Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the king of Tyrus, and say unto him, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Thou sealest up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty. Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created,” Ezekiel 28:12-13.
I believe that the ‘prince’ referred to in verses 1-10 is a different personage from the ‘king’ mentioned in this second section of the chapter.
There are as many theories as to who is referred to here, as there are Bible Commentators!
I suggest that the ‘prince’ was the earthly, human leader and ruler of Tyrus BUT the ‘king’ was a personage much greater and more powerful than the ‘prince’.
In this matter I give my opinion, but I stand ever ready to be corrected.
THE KING OF TYRE IS THE DEVIL.
1. I believe the ‘king of Tyrus’ to be the devil!
He is the ‘power’ behind the ‘prince of Tyrus’, whose name was, I believe, ‘Ethbaal’. In him was to be found all the wicked and blasphemous ambitions that will reach their fulness in the final Antichrist.
If the ‘prince of Tyrus’ is indeed a foreshadowing of the future Antichrist — as I believe he is — the ‘king of Tyrus’ is a picture of the ‘higher power’ behind the future Antichrist, Satan!
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Much of the description given us by the Lord of the person of the ‘king of Tyrus’, goes far beyond that of the limits of a mere mortal. The verses 12-19 may, I believe, only be applied to the devil. Click to read more…
Posted on 2025-10-01 a 12:02 am