The Book of Job – Part one
It has been said of the Book of Job: “There is none like it, none in modern or ancient literature”; and, “A book which will, one day, be seen towering far above all the poetry in the world.” These statements …
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.
The Punishment of the Wicked
There is a certain climate of opinion that affects the thoughts of most people. Changes may be slight and slow but they can be very sweeping. Thus in the days when crimes were punished savagely, with hanging or deportation as …
The Miracles as Sign
Nowadays, a man can make little progress without credentials of some sort. It may be a door pass bearing thumb print and photograph—it may be a certificate of merit or papers of membership in in some association or other, but …
The Promises of God
Psalms 32:8. “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go : I will guide thee with mine eye.”
There is consolation in the realization that, if we are willing, God will instruct us in …
As a Man Thinketh
There is no saying, that is more accurate than “Life consists in what a man is thinking of all day.” The regulation of our thoughts is imperative, if we are to shape our lives wisely and well. As in your …
Signs of the Times – Part twenty three
“For, behold, the Lord cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood, and shall no more cover her slain.” (Isaiah 26:21)
One of the greatest signs …
God’s House
We are told in the 7th chapter of 2 Samuel, that David the king of Israel wanted to build a house for the Ark of God. As the Ark was where Israel worshipped God, so the house would be for …
Forgiveness
Most readers will have noticed that in Matthew 6, the only part of the Lord’s Prayer in which the Lord himself made comment was “Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors” He, knowing our nature, perceived how vitally …
The Epistles to Timothy
During the lifetime of the Apostle Paul, the Gospel was preached and ecclesias established in much of the Roman Empire. One of those who assisted in this task was Timothy. The epistles of Paul to Timothy were written after many …
The Promises of God
Psalms 31 :24. “Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.”
The people of this world hope for riches, honor and long life. But, even if every reward the earth has …
Resist not Evil
There is no special circumstance that warrants a true disciple of Christ to break his law. We have in mind specifically his command that “If any man will sue thee at law, and take away thy coat, let him have …
The Gospel is the Power of God
Paul’s words come clear and firm to us when he said “I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ. it is the power of God unto salvation.” This verse has come to mean more to us as we continue …
Signs of the Times – Part twenty two
In September, Nikita Khrushchev made one of the most dramatic moves of his career in world politics. He had hinted at what he was about to do during his visit to the United States earlier in the month when he …
The Promises of God
Psalms 27:1. “The Lord is my light and my salvation ; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life ; of whom shall I be afraid ?”
The Lord is my Light. No matter how dark …
Fairhaven House
When Fairhaven House opened its doors on June 19, 1958 it became the first Christadelphian Rest Home in the Western Hemisphere. Since that time some guests have entered and are now comfortably settled.
The Home has been designed and furnished …
The Pearl of Great Price
Most of us have seen a pearl. It is a very unique gem, as it is the only precious jewel that is of animal origin. It is formed by the pearl oyster which is very ordinary in appearance. Little would …
The Nations In Spiritual Darkness
Isaiah spoke of this plight in Isa. 60 v. 2, “For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people.” Paul to the Ephesians similarly spoke of a darkness he and the early Christians were contending against, …
As a Man Soweth
“Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you . . . “
These words in the 4th chapter of Mark, verse 24, were spoken by Jesus after he had interpreted the parable …
Signs of the Times – Part twenty one
As the Tidings goes to the printer’s for this month’s publication, the world has just received confirmation of what is considered to be one of the greatest of scientific achievements in our time. Since the world has entered the nuclear …
The Promises of God
Psalms 18:2. “The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of salvation, and my high tower.”
A rock, fortress or high tower were …
Priest and King
It is a fundamental of true Christian Faith that the Christ is to be anointed King and that he is also, even now, an anointed Priest. Jesus our High Priest at the Father’s right hand is one day to be …
Women of the Bible
It is very difficult to picture the women of the Bible realistically in our minds because their time is so far removed from ours, and their way of life so vastly different. But there are many things in daily life, …
Cultivating the Word
Our readings for today at first sight afford little connection one with the other, and yet we feel there is a theme that does connect them. Our first reading, 1 Samuel 25 is the well known story of David and …
Signs of the Times – Part twenty
“In our worst dreams we did not suspect that Israel,—in the 20th year since the start of Hitler’s slaughter of the Jewish people—would send a stream of weapons to rearm the German army.” This quotation appeared in a Tel Aviv …
The Love of Scandal
It will be admitted by all thoughtful people that one of the commonest failings in Christendom has been the love of scandal. The evil is most conspicuous where there are high ideals. This seems incongruous, but it is perfectly natural. …
Mixed Marriage
Perhaps one of the greatest tragedies of our day within the ecclesial circle is this ever increasing problem of mixed marriages. It is hard for us to understand why this problem should continue to face us, when through His word …
The 144,000 of Revelation 14
The identity of this glorious order of beings is not difficult to discover. Their association with Christ reveals their character and mission. They are represented as standing with the Lamb on Mount Zion. (Rev. 14:1).
This reveals their Israelitish character …
God’s Measure
Gods’ measure. How great how high and good. Recipients of His mercy know His word and ways are past the human thought Each day and hour ’tis proven so. He measures not the light of sun, or rain But freely …
The Way of Salvation – Part two
In last month’s Tidings we pointed out that the Way of Salvation is more than jut worshipping God. It is the worship of God in the Way He has chosen. We cited as an example the Apostle Paul. He worshipped …
On a Sunday Morning
On a Sunday morning we withdraw ourselves from the running to and fro of everyday life, to the sanctuary of the Eternal Word. We are all seeking to find a practical. realistic mode of life that is based upon Christ’s …