The More Real, The More Credible
Why aren’t we dynamic preachers? Perhaps it is related to the fact we don’t appreciate the seriousness of our sin as we should. We see ourselves as little sinners, just a fraction over the line, so we come to the …
Archives
The Christadelphian TidingsThe 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.
Signs of the Times
On September 10, 2000, the Palestinian government heeded to international appeals and postponed a dramatic decision that would have declared the Palestinian State a sovereign nation. This decision was made because the on-again off-again peace talks were going to resume, …
As a Child
Uncle Randy, what if there were two Uncle Randys in the car? Emily asked with eager eyes. She and her Uncle Randy were sitting in the back seat of her family van one Sunday while he was visiting. “Well there could …
Overcoming the Flesh
The Seventh chapter of Romans, Paul describes himself as virtually two people —the “inward man” locked in combat with “the old man” of the flesh. He says:
“I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is …
“You also must be ready” Matthew 24:44
In Yellowstone National Park in America there is a famous geyser called the Great Steamboat. A geyser is a fountain which suddenly blasts out a tall column of boiling water and steam at intervals. It is truly a spectacular sight …
This Month’s Quiz
Who was “guilty of a greater sin,” Pontius Pilate or Caiaphas? Why? Why was Esau unable to repent, even though he sought “the blessing” anxiously with tears? The prophetess Huldah told king Josiah that he would be “buried in peace,” …
At the Lord’s Table – The Kiss of Friendship
The king kissed Barzillai and gave him his blessing (II Sam. 19:39).
The kiss of friendship is a wonderful and heartwarming token of our practical fellowship in the Truth. Barzillai was eighty years old. Nevertheless, he could not bear to see …
A Word of Gratitude
It is with deep gratitude that we, the family of Aaron Nathaniel Isaacs — Bro. Glen — address the following sentiments to the world-wide circle of brethren and sisters in our Brotherhood, well-wishers, sympathizers and friends, who have lovingly supported …
Spirit, Soul and Body I Thessalonians 5:23
The Apostle Paul evidently thought of spirit, soul and body as making up the whole” person, a fully integrated individual. His prayer was that we might be “sanctified wholly” (NIV “through and through”) and so appear before Jesus at his return …
The Gift of Grace – Giving
The word “grace” (Greek “charis”) means, most literally, a gift. In Biblical terms, it is commonly associated with the gift of mercy, or the forgiveness of sins, which God has provided for believers in His Son. None of us can …
The Humility of Jesus – Part Ten
We have already dwelt sufficiently upon the irregularities which attended the Lord’s trial: it was in every sense a travesty of justice, taking no account of the principles which the Lord God had laid down in the Old Testament. This …
Books IV (Psa. 90-106) and the Feast of Tabernacles (3) – Part Four
In our last article (8/99) we covered Psalms 90-96, having completed (as we take ourselves back to the days of Solomon, Hezekiah and other bright spots in the history of Israel) the first three days of the Feast of Tabernacles. …
Dying to Self
When you are forgotten or neglected or purposely set at naught And you don’t sting and hurt with the insult or the oversight But your heart is happy being counted worthy to suffer for Christ Then that is dying to …
Contrasting the Legal and Faithful Minds(2) – Part Twenty Two
Legal Mind Faithful Mind 1. sin comes from without acknowledges own sin 2. avoids to protect from sin …
Our Call to Separation
It is Paradoxical how we are both attracted to and repelled by this world. This world appeals to both our sinful tendencies and our noble desire to pitch in and be helpful. We are repelled by the sinfulness of the …
Welcome to New Readers
A Warm Welcome to all our Caribbean Pioneer readers. You’ll find the Caribbean Pioneer section as the center eight pages of the magazine and news from the Caribbean ecclesias incorporated into the “News and Notices” section at the back of …
Sin Stinks
As a Boy our family lived for a short time in a small west Texas oil boom-town that smelled like rotten eggs. We could detect the smell for several miles away whenever we approached the city limits, due to the …
Letters to the Editor
Partial Atonement
Dear Bro. Don,
Thank you for your excellent editorial in the July Tidings concerning “The Theory of Partial Atonement Examined.” Your editorial is nicely balanced in dealing with a difficult subject such as the atonement, while showing the …
Signs of the Times
It seems Incredible that the president of the most powerful nation in the world is currently unable to achieve peace in the Middle East. Despite continued talks over the past months between Israelis and Palestinians, President Bill Clinton was unable …
Psalm 34 – For our Learning
Psalm 34 was prompted by an historical event in the life of David, for we read “A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he departed” (Psa 34 heading note) The historical …
Jannes and Jambres – Part Three
What does “Three kings carrying gifts” suggest to us? Obviously the birth of our Lord, even though every Christadelphian child knows full well that the Magi were not kings, and the Bible does not say there were three of them.
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Beyond Bible Basics by Duncan Heaster
Beyond Bible Basics was born out of the exciting era of the 90’s, the final decade of the 20’h century when the Truth took a great leap forward into Eastern Europe, Asia and the “distant isles” of the Pacific. Hundreds …
Our Lord’s Humility – Part Nine
We remind ourselves: it was a Passover time when our Lord was crucified and his end was brought about by the Jewish leaders. At this season the Jewish nation congregated in large numbers around Jerusalem to celebrate an ancient event: …
Contrasting the Legal and Faithful Minds – Part Twenty One
We have said from the beginning of the series that to see faith better, we need to know its opposite, legalism. In this article we will take a close look at the contrasting mental operations of the legalist and a …
Exhortation for Today from Jeremiah
In the Course of our Bible study and daily readings, we often have favorite stories which we look forward to reading or we develop a special liking for a Bible character and dwell on that individual. My favorite is Jeremiah, …
Tidings and the Caribbean
God Willing, the Tidings will grow in October to incorporate the Caribbean Pioneer. Following is a notice appearing in the Pioneer explaining some of the details.
“Despite receiving many generous donations, financial limitations necessitate a change in arrangements for publishing …
Begin, Act, Move
There is a Chinese proverb which says, “Do not fear going forward slowly, fear only to stand still.” Begin where you are. But begin. Act. Move. Don’t just stay where you are.
It is amazing how much progress can be …
Letters to the Editor
Sunday Evening Programs
Dear Bro. Don
For some time now, the Victoria, BC, Ecclesia, has been giving thought to ideas for making our Sunday evening meeting more relevant.
For many years, our ecclesial Sunday evening has been a “lecture” designed …
Signs of the Times
Vladimir Putin, he Russian president, paid a nostalgic return visit to Germany last month, having spent many happy years there as a Russian spy. After a cordial summit meeting with Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, he referred to his host in passing …
The Value of Weakness
Here are some synonyms for the key word in this article: frail, debilitated, delicate, poor — certainly nothing to brag about — wavering, infirm, bending, lame, defenseless, vulnerable, fragile, pliant — and there are more yet — feeble, watery, diluted, …