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.
Some scientists tell us that global warming is the greatest environmental crisis of our time. By now, we are all aware of the problem and its unpleasant effects. Because the atmosphere and the oceans are getting warmer, weather patterns around …
God has given us many witnesses to His power, might and existence. The Bible is one of these witnesses, as are the forces of nature that He created. When we consider these two witnesses together, we can be thrilled and …
It is the function of the Bible not just to tell us what we don’t know, and to inspire us to greater heights, but also to tell us what we do know — to knock on our doors, and if …
“When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he” (John 8:28). As can be noted from the italic type in the KJV, the “he” is not in the Greek text. The Greek …
The prophecy of Jonah contains over 1,000 words. However there are very few that are truly words of prophecy, that is, words predicting the future: e.g., “Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown” (Jon. 3:4). We must conclude, therefore, …
We left off last time as Moses/Jesus and the children of Israel/disciples had ascended a mountain to receive the law. This article shows connections between the Sermon on the Mount and Old Testament quotations of and allusions to the law …
Our last article considered Noah, whose famous last words were a prophecy concerning his sons. We were encouraged to forsake the ways of Ham, and dwell permanently in Shem’s tent — a foreshadowing of the status we have in Christ …
The Sermon on the Mount (Mt. 5-7) is patterned after the giving of the law at Mount Sinai (Exo. 19-24). Jesus, the prophet like unto Moses (Dt. 18:15-19; Jn. 1:21,25,45), is the lawgiver. His disciples, including us, are the new …
A necessary preliminary to the study of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is a survey of the circumstances in which the ecclesia in Ephesus was established. This in turn will give support to the conviction that the epistle was intended …
Studying Bible verses can be like a lively Bible discussion when we take time to compare them with other passages. For example, Matthew records that “…they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed; and …
“[The LORD] turned rivers into a desert, flowing springs into thirsty ground, and fruitful land into a salt waste, because of the wickedness of those who lived there” (Psa. 107:33,34).
Well over 100 years ago, as he surveyed the wastelands …
“Let us go forth unto him (Christ) without the camp bearing his reproach” (Heb. 13:13).
The first century Hebrew believers would draw a significant lesson from these words. They were painfully aware that faith in Jesus as the Christ had …
“There arose a murmuring of the Grecian’s against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration” (Acts 6:1).
While the word “Grecian’s” is later used of Gentiles, here it refers to Grecian Jews. We know this because …
Greatly concerned for the spiritual welfare of the Corinthian brethren and sisters, Paul makes some very forceful comments. A good example: “Woe is me if I preach not the gospel” (1 Cor. 9:16). Examining Paul’s thoughts in this chapter, we …
We take this opportunity to thank Bro. John Bilello (Ann Arbor, Michigan), who relinquishes his role as Chairman of the Tidings Publishing Committee as of January 1, 2007. Bro. John has played and continues to play a major role in …
Countless icebergs float in the frigid waters around Greenland. Some are tiny; others tower skyward. At times, the small ones move in one direction while their gigantic counterparts go in another. The small ones are subject to surface winds, but …
Dear Brother Don;
I was saddened to read Brother Sticht’ s letter to the Tidings (Nov, 1991) regarding the establishment of a North American Benevolent Fund. While I applaud the initiative taken by Bro. Sticht in …
The Bible refers to two very different sorts of people:
those who love Christ’s appearing: “Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not …
During this time of year, most publications reflect on the past and look forward to the future by publishing some terribly inaccurate predictions for the coming year. As Christadelphians, we realize we possess no special gifts …
In the series, After the Acts, we have looked at the writings of those men, commonly called the “church fathers,” which survive from the early centuries, and we have confirmed that there were definite changes in the doctrines and practices …
The rooster of our flock takes his responsibilities toward the hens seriously. He is ready to defend them against predators many times his size and is always on the lookout for something for them to eat. He excitedly calls to …
Is it permissible for man to discover science, create theory or formulate techniques beyond what is explicitly revealed or described in the Bible? Is “wisdom” given to the young or is it an experience acquired by elders? Can it simply …
There is broad agreement on the basic meaning of this prophecy. It reveals that in the latter days, Israel will be devastated by an invading host (Zech. 12:2; 13:8; 14:1-2). A remnant of Jews will repent and cry out for …
Dear Aunt Sarah,
Thank you for printing my letter about my concerns in my relationship with my husband.
First of all, I appreciate your letter back to me in the Tidings. What stood out to me in your letter was …
Most of us would agree that one of the hardest disciplines any of us grapple with is patience.
It’s actually during long moments of waiting that we think of all that has to be done. Sitting in the waiting room …
This is truly breathtaking. 1989 saw the sudden unification of Germany followed by dramatic changes in Eastern Europe. 1990 saw the European realignment continued, the release of Soviet Jewry to return to Israel and war in the Middle East. Now …
“Beginning today, treat everyone you meet as if they were going to be dead by midnight. Extend to them all the care, kindness and understanding you can muster and do it with no thought of reward. Your life will never …
Dear Bro. Don,
Greetings in Christ, soon to appear!
Having recently read The Disciple of Christ and Trade Unions by Bro. C.T. Butler (available from The Christadelphian), I commend the booklet to everyone, particularly those soon to enter …
Will current peace talks bring any progress toward achieving peace in the Middle East? Even the organizers of the talks are not expecting quick results. The entire process could take months or even years to accomplish, according to U.S. President …
In the two preceding articles (“Tidings,” May, pg. 140, June, pg. 171), principles were set out which must be remembered in reading these chapters. Those principles are:
Edom (also called Esau, Idumea or mount Seir) disappeared as …