Relying on Props
There are two Extremes to the human attitude toward a sup port system. One is absolute dependency on a “leader” figure and the other is total reliance on oneself.
Reliance on a leader in Judges
During the period of the judges, …
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.
Doing something about it
Two Months Ago, we commented in this column about the Internet and its potential for harm as well as good. Last week we tried to do something about the harm.
Screening out iniquity
In our Internet access program, users can …
A mind like a steel trap
Some people have a mind like a steel trap. Their only problem is that it snapped shut too long ago.
Does this describe our mind? Have we snapped it shut and in essence said, “Don’t confuse me with facts, my …
Letters to the Editor
Nature of Man & 12-Step Program
Dear Bro Don,
Every person who finds recovery in a 12-step program has learned that his heart is deceitful and desperately wicked (sick) in regard to a particular substance or behavior His recovery only …
Signs of the Times
Several Months Ago, the North American continent unofficially become a nation of perpetual twelve year olds – a continent in which it is sophisticated to be immature, self-absorbed, invulnerable and most certainly immoral.
An article that appeared in the May 11, …
On Developing Humility
As those who aspire to a place with our Lord in his kingdom, we must take note of the basic requirement that we possess the humility of a child. Since this is the case, the practical question which must concern us …
Mary Magdalene – Part Two
This Mary is remarkably important among the women of the gospels She ministered to the Lord of her substance, was the first to see the risen Lord on that glorious day of resurrection and was first to announce his resurrection …
Lessons from God’s Creation
I Wandered around the garden and yard, doing a few chores. Mostly, I was just enjoying looking at the plants, and listening to the birds. I pulled some mulch up around the asparagus stalks, pinched some dead heads off of …
Dr. Thomas Spreads the Truth Slowly – Part Twenty
A Weary but triumphant Dr Thomas returned from England in November 1850, to resume the way of life he had left some two and a half years earlier He was almost immediately prostrated by “a sickness of severer character than we …
The Philistines
The Philistines were deadly enemies of ancient Israel. They originated in Caphtor (Crete) but eventually settled in Canaan (Amos 9 7, Jer 47 4) As early as Genesis, we read that “Abraham so journed in the Philistine’s land many days” (Gen …
Our Basis of Salvation
As we note in the epistle to the Galatians, the biggest problem facing the first-century ecclesia was the transition from the Mosaic covenant to the covenant of grace through faith One of the countless fingerprints of scripture’s divine authorship is that …
Trials we don’t understand
“We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose” (Rom. 8:28).
Every Disciple of Christ clings to this promise in time of trial. The assurance …
The Rules of Nonconformity
There is one thing that a nonconformist hates, and that is another non conformist who refuses to obey the rule of nonconformity All of us conform, conformists and nonconformists alike What do we conform to? The world conforms to the …
Letters to the Editor
Charitable Work Discouraged by Calvinism
Dear Bro Don,
Is it not significant that the discussion in the Tidings on the lingering influence of Calvinism in the brotherhood should coincide with concern over the inadequacy of our giving?
Reginald Heber (Hymn 131), …
You Asked It
Length of Ecclesial Service in One Office
We would be interested in some thoughts about the matter of long continuance in ecclesial offices by brothers when there are others who are capable and willing to fulfill the office We have …
Signs of the Times
During the second world war, Germany waged war on several fronts at the same time To the west and south were the Allies, to the east and north was Russia, and internally they fought another “enemy” Despite the fierce external …
On the Content and Impact of TV
Some of our most effective writing is done when we relax and assume a conversational mode E-mail seems to encourage just such an atmosphere and we are finding contributions to the ecclesial discussion group which deserve a wider exposure Following …
A Unique Teaching Position – Part One
“I appeal to you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree and that there be no dissensions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment” (I Cor …
A Dark Side of Human Rulers – Thomas Jefferson
During a recent preaching effort in the Cayman Islands, we companied with Bro. Alan & Sis. Mary Eyre. While transporting people about, Bro. Alan and I were chatting and he mentioned some information which had come to hand regarding Thomas …
Huldah – Part One
While not much is recorded about Huldah the prophetess, the information that exists speaks of an outstanding woman of faith and integrity.
Historical background
In order to appreciate her faithfulness, we must review the political and religious context of her time …
You can do what you really want
Like most of the Boys in junior school, I was full of energy and the whole world was before me. But during the early morning class break one day, I was running around the playground when my legs collapsed underneath …
John Thomas and the Campbellites in England – Part Nineteen
Dr Thomas had gone to England m June, 1848, filled with a great zeal to share the truth he had discovered m America with his fellow countrymen In the article last month, we left him involved with the “Millerites ” …
Revelation
The Final Book of of the New Testament, the Revelation, provides exciting but difficult reading Some regard it as a book of mystery while others, without reading it, position Revelation alongside the writings of Nostradamus Perhaps no other book of …
Be Strong and of Good Courage
Are you ever afraid?
Afraid of the future? Afraid of not making the right decisions? Afraid you aren’t good enough? Afraid of failing? Afraid for your or your children’s health? Afraid your children will become worldly? Afraid of God? Afraid …
The Internet
As Readers may have noted, we have an email address and two home pages for the magazine After resisting for a few years, we have found the email to be a quick and convenient means of communication Ecclesial news and articles …
The Greatest of Faults
The Philosopher Carlyle once said, “The greatest of faults is to be conscious of none.” We do have faults, all of us, and it is folly not to be conscious of them. The Alcoholics Anonymous folks teach us that we …
Letters To The Editor
Iran Bigger Than We Thought
Dear Bro Don,
The April ’97 Signs of the Times mentions the population of Iran as being 41 million The sources I have referenced indicate the correct figure is closer to 64 or 65 million, …
Signs of the Times
During the past Two Months, the Toronto Stock Exchange, Canada’s largest, stopped trading on several different occasions The exchange actually had to close early on four days and all because of the extremely heavy volume being traded on one company …
We must be Separate and United
Increasingly, or so it seems, one hears a comment something like “I am only a Christadelphian because they are the closest to what I believe is the Truth If another group were to come along that was closer to the …
Lessons from Created Things – Tigger
Troy and I were suddenly startled by a bang, bang, bang on the door. After our hearts settled down, we looked at each other and said, “Tigger!” almost simultaneously. Tigger is our neighbor’s cat, but what he wants more than anything …