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.
The Obvious place to start a discussion on this subject is to note the Genesis account of Abraham’s life records nothing whatsoever about forgiveness. Of course Abraham sinned and needed forgiveness and, of course, he believed in forgiveness. However, this …
A man…..went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard (Matt. 20:1-16).
The Issue of just compensation for labor is a very ancient one; n fact some have said that it started with Cain and Abel! Today …
The Opening Paragraph of the Preface to The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (1982 edition) states: “The contemporary evangelical church is in many ways flourishing. A great and needed emphasis is being placed on problem solving in the Christian life. Seminars …
One wants to have houses, modern and new but needs to build spiritually, sound and true. One wants to have clothes, many and bright but needs to be covered with linen of white. One wants to drive cars, shiny and …
Isn’t it so that when we are young we dream for many things. We see “stars” in the world of sports and entertainment; we see the world we live in and it beckons to us with its bright lights and …
His Month’s special center section highlights one ecclesia’s success with the “Learn to Read the Bible Effectively” seminars. Thankfully, the brothers and sisters at Brampton, Ontario have carefully documented three additional seminars to fill the need for follow-up instruction. And they …
Professionals are people who can do their jobs when they don’t feel like it. Amateurs are people who can’t do their jobs when they do feel like it. If we only do what we feel like doing, we will never …
Dear Bro. Don,
I have read with interest your editorial in the March issue, “An Option to Ecclesial Elections” which canvasses different views on this question. Having considered this subject and having read many suggestions over …
The once mighty Russia is on the brink again. It is on the brink of a tremendous crash in its financial markets which will render it weak and humbled. The danger of this precarious situation is that the popular sentiment …
Moses Convened all Israel, and said to them: “Hear, O Israel, the statutes and ordinances that I am addressing to you today; you shall learn them and observe them diligently. The Lord our God made a covenant with us at Horeb. …
Our litter terrier, Shelby, gave my hand, and then Troy’s, a featherlight lick as we waited in the vet’s office. We were there with the heaviest of hearts, because this was to be Shelby’s last day. His rapid
deterioration left …
After Abraham Moved to the land of promise, the Lord God used three different incidents to teach him about resurrection. These teachings progressively elevated Abraham’s faith and understanding in this critical area, although it seems probable that, even back in …
Again the kingdom of heaven is like unto a hidden treasure (Matt. 13:44).
Our Lord Jesus Christ gives a series of three short parables on the nature of the kingdom of heaven that he told exclusively within the …
To Understand the opposition that Elijah faced, it is helpful to know something of the society into which he was born. Some of this background is given in scripture while other information comes from archaeology.
King Ahab’s …
Matthew 24 is a chapter that directs our thoughts to the last days. When we compare the events around us to what is prophesied, we should be excited about the soon coming of our Lord.
The chapter actually talks of …
For Several Months,, we have been publishing reports from India, Israel, Russia, the Philippines and other far-flung places in addition to places closer to home — St. Lucia, Guyana, El Salvador and others. Three months ago, we featured the spread …
Many subscribers send extra with their annual payments permitting us to add people to our distribution for a free, one-year-trial-subscription. Sometimes, due to pressure of time, we simply add the name of someone not getting the magazine …
“Give what you have. To someone, it may be better than you dare to think,” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Paul tells us that we cannot give what we do not have. He puts it this way: “For if there is first …
Dear Bro. Don,
I was quite surprised by the premise of the “Agape or Phileo” article by Bro. Tom Barling in the June, 1998 issue.
The article never addressed two scriptures which I think would be damaging to his case. …
On June 5, 1998, the United States, Russia, China, Britain and France called on India and Pakistan to freeze their nuclear weapons development and agree not to test nuclear missiles or arm them with warheads. In return, these five permanent …
As we noted in the previous article on Abraham’s belief in the promised seed, the identity of “seed of Abraham” includes, with absolute biblical authority, several fulfillments. The birth of Isaac represented the proximate fulfillment, but even then Sarah exclaimed, …
This Review is the consequence of some years of discussion with a number of brothers and sisters who are single parents. Circumstances vary widely, as young children are still at home in some cases, while in others the youngsters are grown …
It sounded like a Freight Train. As we lay there early Sunday morning, I was awakened by the tell-tale sound of a tornado. It sounded like it was a couple of miles away, so I assumed there would be little or …
All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables (Matt. 13:34).
As he begins another parable on the nature of the kingdom of God, the words of our Lord Jesus Christ are, “The kingdom of …
Occasionally the narrative of the historical books is interrupted by a few lines of poetry. This interjection is often upbeat, celebrating a victory or recording the appreciation given for favors received from God (Ex. 15:1-21; Luke 1:46-55), although it can …
Come with, brethren, into the fifth chapter of the first Thessalonian letter and rest yourselves for a little while on these verses: “God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for …
The Caller said, “I’d never be able to do that,” in response to the young brother who faced death so courageously. Maybe the caller was right. If he were stricken with a fatal disease in his twenties, maybe he would …
There was a Student who complained about one of his professors, saying, “It just isn’t fair, every Friday he gives us a surprise quiz.” Now, if this professor gives them a quiz every Friday, how can it be a surprise? …
In March, the leader of the most powerful nation in the world toured the African continent for 12 days. United States President Bill Clinton and his large entourage visited six nations including the first ever visit by a U.S. president …
Who is the Seed of Abraham? H We can make at least five nominations, all with Biblical support, as fulfilling the criterion “seed of Abraham:”
Isaac Ishmael National Israel Spiritual Israel Jesus Christ
The question we want to answer in the …