The Christadelphian Tidings (1958 – 1998) is published bi-monthly for the Christadelphians of North America and provides news on Christadelphian events in that area, but also provides general articles of Biblical exposition and exhortation.
In this article, we discuss parallels and contrasts between the Sermon on the Mount (Mt. 5-7) and the Woes (Mt. 23). The blessings of the Sermon and the cursing of the Woes are like the blessings and the cursing’s given …
“Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Tiberias… Simon Peter, Thomas (called Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together” (John 21:1,2).
“ ‘Two other.’ The suggestiveness of these …
Many people adopt the pluralist position as their solution to the exclusivity problem. The pluralist position accepts all, or at least a great many, religious persuasions as equally valid. This position is incompatible with our worldview, but …
Dear Susan,
We are delighted that you are marrying such a wonderful brother next week. We know him and we know you and we feel the union will be a good one. Both of you are sincere disciples and both …
We are all familiar with the opening scene of Job, where the Lord authorizes “Satan” to test that good man. Moving that scenario up to our day, what strategy would an adversary use to test our dedication to the things …
This lively book recounts incidents that took place during a particularly violent time in Israel’s history.
Some of the champions that the book portrays, such as Gideon and Samson, are well known even in the world around us. In fact, …
We “are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus” (Rom. 3:24).
In the Old Testament, God “redeemed” His people Israel out of Egypt. The literal meaning of the words used — both in Old …
“…That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: which hope we have as an …
The writer to the Hebrews tells us, concerning the Lord Jesus Christ, that “though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered.” If our Heavenly Father felt it necessary to teach His only begotten …
The following questions are sometimes asked about global warming:
Is it a man-made or God-made phenomenon? Is it a true sign of the times, since it was not prophesied in the Bible?
A United Nations report, issued …
“In the absence of any centralized bureaucracy and of clergy or other religious professionals, how have the Christadelphians been able to maintain a sense of cohesion?” asks Charles H. Lippy in The Christadelphians in North America, Mellen Press, 1988, pg. …
The other day my friend Cheran gave me a stone. It was carefully wrapped in paper, very well taped, and tied up with string. Cheran has a wonderful ability to appreciate the small things in life, things that perhaps others …
The fog is thick, and it is misting as the driver tries to make his way along the curvy road in the darkness. Suddenly, another automobile passes him going considerably faster and obviously knowing the twists and turns that had …
Dear Bro. Don,
We were very concerned when we read Bro. Kurds’ letter in the March Tidings. We would like to present some information that may be helpful. We pray that our brothers and sisters will have open …
Our goal in reading the Bible is to hear what God is actually saying to us, and to understand what He means by what He is saying. That requires us not only to look closely at the words, but also …
In this penultimate article on the problem of exclusivity, I will further develop the idolatry perspective raised in the previous article, and also incorporate the aspect of mythology. Orthodox Christianity is not overtly idolatrous, but it is steeped in mythology.
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“The new unified Germany is beginning to exercise authority and control over eastern Europe and in particular Russia. In this regard, a unified Germany has the potential to extend their political policies over the former Eastern bloc more than any …
In Ephesians 1:3 the Apostle blesses God, the Father of the Lord Jesus Christ, whom he recognizes to be the source of blessing (“who hath blessed us”). On reflection we recognize the term bears two senses:
the LORD God is …
While updating the Truth Corps presentation for this year, Bro. Richard Patterson received the following article from the Denver-based National Earthquake Information Service, which is run by the United States Geological Service.
We continue to hear from many people throughout …
“Tohu bohu”… Actually, in Hebrew, the full expression would have a connective: “tohu w’bohu” might be the closest transliteration in English.
It is one of those phrases that sticks with you. The first time I heard it, from Sis. Marie …
“Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ” (Gal. 3:16). Addressing the serpent, Yahweh Elohim said, “I will …
“And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the …
Paul writes to the Corinthians that “God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints… Wherefore… Let all things be done decently and in order” (1 Cor. 14:33,39,40, KJV).
Or, “God is …
The apostle Paul states that the days preceding the return of the Lord Jesus Christ would be perilous times (2 Tim. 3:1) or days that will be “hard to deal with” or “hard to bear.” “For men shall be lovers …
The story of the Emperor Constantine bears heavily upon the history of Christianity. His imposing figure would change for all time Christianity’s character, as well as its position in the world. Constantine was the son of Constantius, one of the …
“Then I will give you rain in due season, and the land shall yield her increase, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit” (Lev. 23:4).
May is a lovely month; a happy time and we are grateful …
In Canada in September, 1991, a strike of public service employees was called. Sis. Ann Keating of St. John’s, Newfoundland Ecclesia worked as a public servant for Revenue Canada and refused to join the strikers. The following exchange of letters …
In this article we discuss the Sermon on the Mount in the context of the general preaching work of Jesus.
The preaching of John the Baptist, Jesus, and the disciples has a common theme: “Repent ye: …
Dear Josh,
Warmest love and greetings in the Master’s Name.
Congratulations on your graduation! We were really pleased to hear how well you did and also to learn that you got the scholarship you were hoping for.
Now that you …
This brief epistle contains an appeal to Titus to “set in order the things that are wanting,” and to “ordain elders…as I had appointed thee” (Titus 1:5). The apostle Paul has written, as it were, a memorandum to provide Titus …