The Theology of Fear
Fear of the Lord, as reverence of the Lord is mentioned many times in scripture and therefore we conclude it has an important part in effecting conversion, obedience and faith We learn from Psalm 111 10 that “The fear of …
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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.
Unusual Features of Matthew 1 and 2
Matthew 1 Begins with the words, “A record (or the book) of the genealogy (or generation) of Jesus Christ the son of David, the son of Abraham” So the first verse of the New Testament reads (more or less in Greek) …
Lessons from Life – Playing Second Fiddle
Before The Coffin was lowered into the vault of the earth, one of the funeral directors took a beautifully formed flower from the bouquet atop the coffin and gave it to our resting brother’s sister-wife He repeated the gesture for …
The Personal Background of Dr. Thomas – Part Fifteen
Unlike Most Biographers, Robert Roberts gives us very little information on Dr. Thomas’ family, or his means of support. I have been asked several times about these more personal aspects of the founder of our movement, so I will summarize …
The Plagues
The Ten Plagues God brought on Egypt are vividly described in Exodus Skeptics have claimed they were only intensified natural phenomena, denying any miracles were involved Yet the humanistic viewpoint of the plagues provides no rational explanation for how natural …
Behold he cometh
In Commonwealth Countries a few years ago, the announcement of a visit from their Queen caused quite remarkable preparations Flags and bunting were made ready in joyous anticipation of the day Some of the society women bought gorgeous gowns to …
Beware the Hardening Heart – Editorial
Ezekiel was taken on a shocking tour of the temple complex in Jerusalem. He was first told to, “lift up thine eyes now the way toward the north.” He did so “and behold northward at the gate of the altar …
Denial is more than a River – Minute Meditation
It has been said that denial is more than a river in Egypt
According to Holman’s Bible Dictionary, deny means “To disown or disassociate oneself from someone or to dispute that an assertion (Mark 14:70) or event (Acts 4:16) is true. The …
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Leavened or Unleavened Bread
Why do we not use unleavened bread at the Memorial Service? R 5, Canada
The New Testament word for unleavened bread is azumos, which is used nine tunes and is always translated “unleavened bread” m the …
Signs of the Times
As we look forward to a new year, a great challenge in the Middle East is maintaining the peace process. The way ahead is complicated by the different agendas being pursued by leaders in the area — Israeli Prime Minister …
Jesus, not You or I, knows whom to call – Part Unknown
There is a passage in Mark 4 where Jesus seemed at first glance to be exercising arbitrary divine sovereignty in his call. He explained that the purpose of his parables was deliberately to enlighten some and blind others. Parables were …
Lessons from God’s Creation – Feeding the Chickadees
The Chickadees are making hit and run trips to the sunflower feeder They grab a sunflower seed, fly to the nearby cedar tree to eat it, then they do it all over again This time of year, when snow blankets …
Dr. Thomas on Slavery – Part fourteen
Slavery was the divisive issue during much of Dr Thomas ‘time in America, and was also decisive in the formation of our community. Without the passions slavery aroused, there would have been no Civil War, and no cessation of the …
The Danger of Debt
In Today’s credit-card crazy world, the credit vendors encourage you to buy now and pay later, and later and still later. The mindset is subversive to discipleship. Young people and young couples just starting out in life are particularly vulnerable …
Youth and the Gospel – The Company you keep
You’ve Been Working for a small, progressive company for a little more than a year. It’s your first job and you are really doing well at it. Your immediate supervisor, however, is apprehensive about his own job security and has shown …
Notes on the Daily Readings – For January
Besides Heralding the start of another year, January furnishes the believer with many spiritual opportunities. By following a year-long reading plan, the Bible can be read completely in just 15 to 20 minutes a day. Although we are praying for …
Adopting a Positive Attitude
As most of us are aware, it is not always easy to maintain a positive attitude during our days of discipleship In spite of our prospect of being in the kingdom of God, we are subject to most of the …
Our Underfunded Welfare
A Generous Response meets a CBMA appeal (p. 30); a sister starves to death in Jamaica (News from Argyle Mountain, Jamaica) These two occurrences highlight a persistent feature of our community: We respond well to specific instances of urgent need but …
Editorial
Less than one half of all the people who voted in the recent presidential election wanted Richard Nixon to be the next president Although the majority of voters voted against him, he is the president elect of the United States
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Promises of God
Our first promise is found in 1st Peter 3:12: “For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayers.”
Here is an answer to our dilemma when we feel that we cannot …
Christ and the New Testament – Part three
That the New Testament writings are reflections on the teachings of Jesus, no sane person would deny The first five books of the New Testament are historical in character (Acts being a continuation of the gospel of Luke), and relate …
“Not able to kill the Soul” – Part Two
“The Soul, whose death ends in death ends in Death, is Immortal”.
Hear it, ye worldly wise! This is really the proposition ye affirm. Surely ye are learned dunces all.
He, then, that stumbles at the word, being disobedient, shall …
Honesty
One definition of honesty is “a refusal to deceive in any way.” This is a goal that is difficult to achieve. Surface honesty is fairly easy. People who are considered respectable are not inclined to steal and loot, to hold …
Signs of the Times
It is a year and a half since the six-day Israeli Arab war was terminated by a cease fire agreement This was to be followed by negotiations to work out a peaceful solution to the hostilities in the Middle East …
Editorial
“I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or an good thing I can do to any fellow-being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I …
The Promises of God
Our first promise today is found in 1st Thess. 5:24: “Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.”
We are aware, of course, that God is always faithful, and we hope that He not only has called …
The Rusty Cauldron – Part Twelve
When Jerusalem surrendered to the armies of Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon in the reign of Jehoiachin (BC. 597), the Chaldean monarch took a total of 3,023 captives to his own country. Among these was a priest, who settled with a colony …
Why Belief Matters
“Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him for righteousness.” In those words is shown the only basis for men’s relationship to God. Yet even those who accept them as inspired and recognize their force may not always see …
The New Testament Witness of the old – Part Two
In the last issue of the “Tidings”, we discussed the Bible’s claim of inspiration, particularly in respect to the Old Testament. The witness of the New Testament, however, is by far the most convincing, and compels the student of prophecy …
“Not able to kill the Soul” – Part One
Eternal Life is a promise, not to all mankind, but to certain styled “heirs”.
Paul terms “eternal life”, life which is in Christ Jesus; therefore, in another place, he styles Jesus in relation to the saints, “the Christ our life”; …