“An Appeal to Christadelphians”
First of all an appeal to you to read calmly and kindly, with a desire to find whatever good there may be in the work and without allowing judgment to be warped by any feeling you may have either for …
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The BelieverThe Believer was an Australia magazine published intermittently between 1971 and 1980. Distribution was primarily within Australia. Stated editorial aim was “to speak clearly and specifically on matters of general concern in the Australian brotherhood”.
Fire or Fire: Symbolic use in Scripture
There is a very satisfying and instructive consistency about the meaning associated with the symbolic use of “fire” in a number of Bible passages.
Perhaps the clearest and most familiar is Luke 3:16-17. John the Baptist’s announcement of the Messiah …
“Take Heed to Thyself”
It is not necessary to study the Bible to realise that in the sight of God there are two classes of people in the world. This soon becomes evident after a careful reading of that Book: and it has been …
Extol Him By His Name Yah
The Psalms are full of praise to the name of God. They reflect the hearts of the writers in extolling his name and giving glory to the Creator of this universe. It is essential to appreciate the magnificence of an …
Is Pentecost Happening Today? (Part 1) – Introduction
It is the conviction of the present writer that the broad, general answer is a clear — “No”. Those communities which claim the name “Pentecostal” are far removed from the communities pictured in the Acts of the Apostles and letters …
“I Will Remove Thy Candlestick”
More and more brethren and sisters, in the various sections of the brotherhood, are becoming interested in, and sympathetic towards the movement for reunion. Many misunderstandings have been cleared up, and in several directions a much better spirit has been …
Other Denominations
“When a brother expresses himself in the above manner, it seems evident he is not advocating that we breakdown the principles of the Truth, for these, we are convinced, form the basis of our personal hope of salvation. By the …
Returning Clouds Of Division
The first 50 years or so of Christadelphian history to the 1920’s were characterised by argument, strife and division. In 1927 Bro. F. Jannaway wrote, “there are at least 12 fraternities calling themselves Christadelpian, and yet each refusing to fellowship …
“And Knowledge shall be Increased”
Daniel’s prophecy has been fulfilled (Dan. 12:4). Never have so many people known so much. Everyone is far more informed on a wide range of topics than their forefathers were. Most people, in the western world at any rate, receive …
The Family
Adam, though created alone, was not complete or self-sufficient. He needed company, moral support, a back-stop — call it what you will — and the need was filled with that miracle of surgery, Eve. We are each ‘Adam’ again in …
“He is not Ashamed”
That man standing talking to the Centurion, what is he saying? Who is he? Let us draw closer. What was that ‘prisoner’ from Jerusalem and `Paul’ the name of the man in custody for the trouble he had caused. This …
Prayer
In the pages of the Bible, it soon becomes evident what a great part prayer played in the lives of men of old. From earliest time, men of faith have turned to God in prayer, and the pages of Scripture …
Turn the Other Cheek
The apostle Peter found some of Paul’s writings hard to understand. 2 Peter 3, v.16. For us, the gospel records contain harder tasks still: tasks not only of understanding, but obeying.
Consider the words of Jesus in Matt. 5, v.39 …
“That There Should Be No Schism in The Body”
That there should be no schism in the body — how great the ideal which is expressed here. Another translation renders it “that there may be no discord in the body”. How rarely is this aim fully achieved! But if …
“Lord, I Believe, Help Thou Mine Unbelief”
We are all believers. We believe in God, in Jesus as His Son and our Saviour. We believe in the Bible. Yes, we say we believe many things — and we do. And what happens then?
There is a quality …
“Behold how good and pleasant it is . . .”
As we walked down the garden, the scent of lavender and lime was borne upon the evening breeze. The effect of nature’s perfume upon us was good and pleasant. We were calmed, refreshed and elated.
The Psalmist had a similar …
Dealing With Error?
Firstly — how do we define “error”? It sounds a needless question to ask! Obviously that which is not “truth” is “error”. it would seem a clear case of black or white. But pause a moment, let us not oversimplify …
Portrait of a Busy Man
What is truth?” So questioned the Roman Governor of Judea, Pontius Pilate, of a strange prophet brought before him charged with treason. The prophet was Jesus of Nazareth and Pilate condemned him to death.
Because of this episode, Pilate became …
The Prayer of Faith James 5
The Circumstances
It is generally assumed that this letter was written by James, the Lord’s brother, who became the leader of the Jerusalem ecclesia, and was martyred in AD62 as James the Just, a well-known figure in the Jewish world. …