The Gospel of Mark
John Mark grew up in Jerusalem in an active home of disciples of Jesus (Acts 12:12,25). Peter was closely associated with the family, referring to Mark as, “Marcus my son” (I Peter 5:13). No doubt, Mark had listened to Jesus …
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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.
Think On Things Above
Dear brothers and sisters, we must always bear in mind the great issues of our baptism. We put on the saving name of Jesus Christ; we entered into covenant relationship with God in our Lord and we figuratively died. In …
Editorial – Watch Israel!
We have recently sensed that hostilities in the Middle East are strikingly reminiscent of the months preceding the significant war of June, 1967. (The 1967 war was a short, decisive conflict that resulted in Israel gaining control of Old Jerusalem, …
A Minute Meditation
The United State Supreme Court has ruled that it is not illegal to rummage through other people’s garbage.
According to Dr. William Rathje, a PhD from Harvard who calls himself a garbologist, a great deal can be learned about the …
Letters to the Editor
Excited about the Truth
Dear Mrs. Bruce,
Would you be so kind as to enter my subscription for one year of the “Tidings.”
I have been studying and reading diligently and have come to the belief that the Christadelphians have realized the …
Signs of the Times – Part unknown
Summit Leaves European Issues Unresolved
Mikhail Gorbachev’s recent visit to the United States produced agreement on a number of arms control issues including the reduction of long range nuclear weapons and the elimination of most poison gas arsenals. Left unresolved, …
The Veracity of Scripture – Part one
As every Bible reader knows, there are many aspects of scripture which are difficult to understand. Some of the problems are cleared up once we know all the facts about the Bible or sometimes simply about life and history. Other …
Seek And Ye Shall Find!
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you” (Mt. 7:7).
While this passage has always been my favorite verse, I never truly understood what it meant until …
Family Life in the Lord – Developing Lively Minds
Dear Andy and Anne,
The other day I was teaching the truth to a 30-year old who could barely read. Naturally, there was a problem with his reading the Bible. But there was another element as well that I had …
Notes on the Daily Readings – The Epistle To The Romans
Background
The epistle to the ecclesia at Rome was written from Corinth probably about 58 AD. Paul had visited Corinth to collect funds for the poor in Jerusalem (Rom. 15:26) and was near the end of his third missionary journey.
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Exhortation – Gird Up Your Loins
To “gird up the loins” is a phrase we see regularly in Scriptures. Although we are not involved with girding up a lengthy garment because of today’s dress, we are still familiar with the term as it relates to being …
Editorial – Don’t Leave
At some point, nearly every brother or sister feels like leaving the ecclesia. Sometimes we want to leave the truth altogether. But in most cases, we want to be off by ourselves, breaking bread on our own, free of the …
A Minute Meditation
Will Rogers was a well-known, homespun-type philosopher and he once said, “Even if you are on the right path, you will still get run over if you just sit there.” This ties in with another saying, “If you are not …
Letters to the Editor
Manitoulin Youth Conference
Dear Bro. Don,
I am writing in regard to Bro. Chris Sales’ letter regarding the Manitoulin Youth Conference.
It was not that long ago that I was considered one of the young people, so I am writing …
Signs of the Times – Part unknown
Timetable Set For German Monetary Union
The first step toward union between East and West Germany, the establishment of a common monetary system, has been agreed upon and is scheduled to go into effect July 2. A compromise formula for converting …
Principle or Pragmatism
We all know what principle is. Perhaps we are not so sure about pragmatism. One dictionary says that it reflects “the belief or theory that the truth or value of a conception or assertion depends on its practical bearing upon …
Family Life in the Lord – Training Children in Meeting
Dear Bro. Don and Sis. Ellen,
Greetings in the hope ofIsrael.
Just a note from a faithful reader of the “Tidings.” Enclosed are a few notes taken from our Sunday school children. It all started when I asked two of …
Notes on the Daily Readings – The Revelation
Following are some points that may make your reading of the Revelation more enlightening and enjoyable this time through.
Methods of interpretation
The praeterist (immediate) view
This view contends that, except for those sections obviously referring to the kingdom, the …
Exhortation – Putting Others First
Living the truth is an ongoing challenge. We might like to think we have reached a point where we can relax a bit. We have no major sin in our lives. We have settled into a reasonable routine of attendance …
Editorial – Social Activism
In his column on Signs of the Times, Bro. Al MacDougall refers to current activism regarding environmental issues. He strikes just the right note regarding our position on the matter. The believer will act responsibly in not adding to the …
A Minute Meditation
There is a one-armed golfer whose score is often in the 70’s. When asked how he could play so well with only one arm, he replied, “I have learned that a good mental attitude and one arm is better than …
Letters to the Editor
The Trinity
Dear Bro. Don:
Your correspondent from Jamaica, Ian Boyne, had a most interesting letter in the January, 1990 issue of the “Tidings.” I felt your comments were right on target, and, of course, agree with your answer.
Perhaps …
Signs of the Times – Part unknown
Nuclear Danger Seen in Soviet Instability
The danger of civil war in the Soviet Union is a much-feared possibility. In fact, some analysts are concerned that a portion of the vast Soviet nuclear arsenal might fall into irresponsible hands. The U.S. …
Reflection on Prayer
Prayer is a dialogue: God talks to us by His Word, His creation and His Son; we reply in prayer and praise. But how do we pray?
It is difficult. We are poor, inarticulate creatures finding it almost impossible to …
Cast Thy Bread on the Waters
Joseph and Freda Elgie were married in 1909, shortly after moving to Chatham, Ontario, Canada. A strong religious background had been provided for them by their Methodist parents. Their homes had been the scene of many church get-together’s and they …
Why God Hates Divorce?
Mal. 2:16 (RSV) — “For I hate divorce, says the LORD the God of Israel, and covering one’s garment with violence, says the LORD of hosts. So take heed to yourselves and do not be faithless.”
It has been assumed …
Family Life in the Lord – Values Clarification is the Parent’s Job
Dear Anna and Andy,
The other day there was an article in the paper about schools supplying instruction in moral values. The opening paragraphs went like this: “Should public schools teach morality to children?
“A growing number of parents, worried …
Notes on the Daily Readings – Colossians
The city of Colossae
Colossae was a city of Phyrgia located in the Lycus valley. Herodotus described Colossae as a “great city” about 400 B.C. A century later, Xenophone described it as a “city great and prosperous.” But in the …
Exhortation – Two Covenants
In the course of exhortation, every so often it is good to review the first principles of the Truth — the things we were taught, believed and accepted that brought us into the Truth. Such a review of first principles …
Editorial – Do Justly
“What doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly…?” (Mic. 6:8).
This is one divine exhortation which is continually reinforced by the societies in which we live.
If someone thinks they have received unfair treatment, they are very …