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.
Explaining his parable of the unjust steward, the Lord Jesus commented that “the children of this world are, in their generation, wiser than the children of light.” Just as successful servants of this world are diligent in their business, so …
There is a story about a small town businessman whose clothing store was threatened with extinction. A national chain store had acquired all the properties on his block and had told him that “we’ll build all around you and put …
“Fathers … bring up (your children) in the discipline and instruction of the Lord” (Eph. 6:4 RSV).
“Hear, 0 sons, a father’s instruction, and be attentive that you may gain insight; for I give you good precepts: do …
At the beginning of a new year, it is natural to ask the question: is this the year that will bring the fulfillment of our hope, the promised return of Jesus Christ to the …
“Let us rise up and build,” shouted the Jews. It was a “a time to buildup” (Eccl. 3:2-4). The desire of Nehemiah and his brethren was being fulfilled in the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem. After many years of …
Two thousand feet below Lake Erie, in an old salt mine near Cleveland, physicists are seeking the end of the universe. Meanwhile, thousand of miles away on a desolate mountain top at Mauna Kea, Hawaii, other scientists are building a …
Dear Dad,
Thanks very much for your letter of advice. Along with the one from my sister, it came at the right time and really helped me make a definite decision; one that I’m sure was right.
I’m not saying …
“Make a joyful noise unto Yahweh, all ye lands. Serve Yahweh with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that Yahweh he is Elohim…Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto …
In the first few chapters of Deuteronomy, Moses reminded the people of Israel of how they had come to be on the threshold of the promised land.
Except for Caleb and Joshua, the oldest ones present …
It’s there! Nearly $400,000 raised in a month for Jamaican hurricane relief, double the estimated need, with enough surplus to establish a disaster relief fund.
We could hardly believe it! That much money from Christadelphians? and raised so quickly!
There is a story about a college professor who developed a revolutionary new formula and was invited to travel from college to college as an after-dinner speaker to explain his discovery. He was furnished a limousine and a chauffeur who …
Regarding the CGAF
Dear Brother Don,
Loving greetings in the name of Christ.
May I comment on Bro. Dan McDonald’ s letter in your most recent issue concerning Christadelphians speaking at Church of God of the Abrahamic Faith functions?
Our …
Tests on the shroud of Turin have found it to be very old but not old enough to have been the authentic burial cloth of Jesus. Although all of the tests planned for the shroud have …
I sat where the dead had been laid to rest Neath pines on a hill where the robins nest, And the stillness of sundown cast its spell O’er emerald fields and a wooded dell. I sat there in silence, then …
It is our ecclesial custom that baptisms are incorporated as part of the memorial meeting. After the readings, the immersion is conducted, followed by the breaking-of-bread service. It makes an already important meeting even more special.
Today is one of …
His herds contained 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 1,000 oxen and 500 she asses. His household contained many servants; his family numbered seven sons and three daughters. He was the wealthiest, most envied man of the area.
He was also a …
Do you, dear brother, dear sister, sometimes feel quite alone, in deep despair, greatly distressed, hurt by enemies, abandoned by friends, forsaken even by the Lord God, without support, entirely alone? Do you ever feel that way? Jesus did.
Are we hypocrites? Some people will say we are! Some will say, “I want nothing to do with them, they’re a bunch of hypocrites!”
Sometimes we feel like we are! We feel like we are just going through the motions …
There is an old adage in the printing business that says “The quality of your proofreading will be appreciated long after your speed has been forgotten.”
Many a parent has tried to instill in their children the principle that “a …
I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day: I’d rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way. The eye’s a better pupil and more willing than the ear, Fine counsel is confusing, but examples always …
I was baptized in 1916 at the age of 16 and attended Glasgow (Scotland) Ecclesia in the Mid-City Hall.
Working in Glasgow, I resided with Bro. James Craig (no relative) and his family. Bro. James Craig was …
Many of the wars that have been raging for years appear to be coming to an end. A cease fire has been called in the Iran-Iraq war. The Soviet Union has agreed to pull …
With the presidential election campaign building to a climax, many of us will face the need to explain why Christadelphians do not vote. Following is a summary of some of the Biblical reasons for our position.
One of the rights …
Dear Susan,
One thing I’m very grateful for is that your mother and I have always been able to talk with you openly. I have a concern and this time I thought I would write down some of my ideas …
In the last issue of “The Tidings,” a problem relationship was addressed from a father’s point of view. The message was presented in letter form: Dad advising his daughter to break up with a man who was worldly ambitious and …
In contrast to Kings, Chronicles concentrates on the nation of Judah, mentioning the kings of Israel only in their relationships to the kings of Judah. Throughout much of the record, detailed attention is given to events concerning the temple …
During this time of year, many of us look forward to doing the readings with extra anticipation realizing that the first portion will take us to the exciting history of the kings. Whether it be David’s heroic confrontation with Goliath, …
One of the difficult aspects of ecclesial life is the lack of specific scriptural instruction regarding many matters; consequently we are left trying to do the best we can under the circumstances we face.
For example, some ecclesias elect arranging …
The little boy was helping his younger sister up a steep mountain path when she complained, “This isn’t a path at all, it’s all rocky and bumpy.” The older brother smiled and said, “Sure it’s a path, the bumps are …
“I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.” (John 17:15)
“I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save …