The Australian Christadelphian Shield was originally founded in 1893 and became associated with a grouping of Australian ecclesias known as the Shield Fellowship. After the reunion efforts in 1956 it continued to be published by the Adelaide ecclesia until the early 2000s.
A religious periodical entitled ‘Plain Truth” is being circulated throughout Australia, particularly in New South Wales and Victoria.
Some of the prophetic outline placed before readers appears to be in line with our own expectations. With certain doctrinal points we …
There are two broad principles that form the foundation of faith in Jesus Christ. One is the observance of a way of life: “Ye are my friends if ye do whatsoever I command you.” The other is the belief of …
It has often been said that faith and reason are incompatible ; that faith-religion is for the simple, the superstitious, for those not psychologically strong enough for life’s problems; while reason is for the strong, the intellectual, the self-sufficient. While …
The rose is a Sunday school, humble in its beginning; the lonely place is Elizabeth, South Australia. Literally speaking this is not a lonely place for Elizabeth is a satellite city to Adelaide. It was established in 1955 with its …
In the parable of the two sticks Ezekiel commanded to write upon them their respective meanings: “For Judah and for all the house of Israel his companions”, and, “For Joseph, the stick of Ephraim, and for all the house of …
When we read the story of the woman of Samaria from the gospel of John, we should remember John’s purpose in writing his gospel: “But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ and that believing …
Meditation is “to consider thoughtfully . . . deeply . . . to revolve in the mind”. The need for meditation and the part it plays in our spiritual life does not always receive the consideration it justifies.
By thinking …
The year 1848 saw the publication of Dr. Thomas’ work “Elpis Israel”, which was to remain a standard work for the Truth in these latter days. Our brother’s exposition of the prophetic Word led the brotherhood to hold great hopes …
A glance through the “Ecclesial News” in the previous issues for this year will explain why that comment appeared in “Around the Ecclesias” (April, page 80), drawing attention to the importance of our Sunday school activities and the satisfaction gained …
Extensive advertising in English-language newspapers and periodicals has been carried out in both areas with encouraging response. Many doctrinal subjects were dealt with in medium to large-size displays, which also invited application for literature and …
In the parable of the sower, Jesus speaks of the various types of soil into which the gospel seed falls. By the wayside, in stony places, among thorns, and in good ground. To those who hear the Word and receive …
Thirteen years ago a “Gallup Poll” in England on “What do you know about the Bible?” was reported and reviewed by a daily paper. The answers to a request to name the four gospels showed that one person in every …
The parables of Jesus are well known among us, some perhaps better than others, one of the lesser known ones being in Luke 18. The reason for the parable being used is revealed in the first verse, which is a …
There are two beliefs each of which, if applied indiscriminately, might lead to serious error in the consideration of prophecy:
That many prophecies in the Bible have a dual fulfillment. That many historical events recorded in the Bible have a …
Some of the most sorrowful and yet beautiful words of Scripture are those which were penned by David, as recorded in 2 Sam. 1. 19-27, on hearing of the tragic deaths of Saul and Jonathan on Mt. Gilboa at the …
About 632 B.C., Ashurbanipal, king of Assyria, the great and noble Asnapper of Ezra 4. 10, died and from that time the power of Babylonia gradually supplanted that of Assyria, until in 625 B.C. it became entirely independent under the …
Jesus said “Whoever does the will of my father is my brother, my sister, my mother” (Matt. 12. 50 N.E.B.), and consequently his followers became a brotherhood—a family. This family nature of the body of Christ is stressed over and …
The preaching of Christ and the Apostles swept all before it in the first and succeeding centuries of this era for two reasons. Firstly, men and women were attracted by the simplicity of Christ’s teachings, as compared with the philosophical …
This question gives rise to some interesting thoughts; What is the “Spirit of Christ?”. How are we to understand it? Here “Spirit of Christ” is intended to convey the idea of the mind or thinking, or motive power, of Christ. …
Paul in writing to the Philippians (3. 12) makes it quite clear that he does not claim to have attained to the resurrection of the dead or to be already perfect, but rather that that is his one aspiration. So …
In the past few weeks our daily readings have taken us through the latter portion of 2 Chronicles, where is recorded the reigns of Manasseh and Jehoiakim under which the Kingdom of Judah sank to the lowest ebb in its …
The selected extract we received from an esteemed contributor included some serious comments that require more than our brief attention.
Our items usually refer to the interesting incidents, impressive helpful words and deeds, we notice. But here is an instance …
Isaiah conveys this glorious message with a directness that makes a full impact. He was conveying something of exceptional significance, something that flowed from the Divine will. The Almighty was to interpose in an exceptional fashion in human affairs, an …
The hand of God rests heavily upon the nations. This has again been demonstrated in the last few days of January and the first week of February.
Britain, eagerly seeking entrance to the European Common Market, has been rebuffed by …
However many times we read the opening verses of Isaiah, chap. 2, we are refreshed in mind and spirit by the things which the prophet saw in vision concerning Judah and Jerusalem. Having been captured by the wonders yet to …
“A certain man”, said Jesus, “had two sons; and he came to the first and said, Son, go work today in my vineyard. He answered and said, I will not; but afterward he repented and went. And he came to …
This far-reaching quotation has a double application. In the first instance it refers to God’s dealings with the Israelites, and their removal from the land of Egypt. The later application is to Christ, who was taken to Egypt to escape …
At the close of a recent midweek Bible study meeting the chairman announced that the customary arrangements had been made for the baptism of two candidates, and intimated also that for one of them special provision was necessary to overcome …
The Bible word is devotion, the human word is loyalty. The former stands for consecration, of a gift that cannot be reclaimed; the latter refers to fidelity, with the suggestion of trying circumstances. God is “faithful”, but “the gifts and …
And the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make an help meet for him”.
These words and those which follow in the record in Genesis 2 are unmistakable in their implication: …