Envy
Envy is a very common and destructive human emotion. To see someone else made much of somehow diminishes those who see it. We desire the praise and attention for ourselves, worthy or not, and it is much easier to tear …
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.
“Bread upon the Water”
Beside its water’s edge oceans were covered, foreign lands with strange sounding names were seen. Adventures undreamed of became ours to enjoy by the murky waters of the old quarry, carried there in our miniature boats. There we had fun …
Financial Woes
Haggai speaks about one “that earneth wages, earneth wages to put it into a bag with holes.”
Although The Tidings does not earn anything, our bank account has a hole in it and is now empty. This is due to …
Signs of the Times – Part unknown
“And the LORD said, ‘Behold the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do; and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do.” Genesis 11:6
A little more …
Editorial
We recently went to jail, in fact we were in the felony section of the Los Angeles City Jail and it was an eye opener even if the iron doors wouldn’t.
A sergeant in charge of the felony section invited …
The Last Period of the Earthly Life of Jesus Christ – Part thirteen
There is no question but what the priests and elders were not going to submit to God by conceding that Jesus was the Messias that was to come how the Jews have suffered these many centuries because of their commitment …
“Whosoever Shall Eat or Drink Unworthily”
There are times when many of us have questioned whether we should refrain from breaking bread on Sunday because something happened recently that showed how sinful we are This is wrong reasoning The person who eats and drinks unworthily at …
Help, Help, Help!
Our friends and neighbors are dying! Our love for them, for our Father and for His Son urges us to do what we can to save their lives. Our Father doesn’t want them to die. Jesus gave His life to …
Here am I, Send me!
The disappointment that we had felt in October and November as we learned that there would be no candidates for the Spanish training program this year, was renewed the end of February as we approached the traditional time of graduation. …
The Marriage of the Lamb
In 2 Cor. 11:2 Paul tells the members of the ecclesia at Corinth that he has espoused them to one husband, that he might at last present them as a chaste virgin to Christ. An espousal, or a betrothal, is …
Signs of the Times – Part unknown
It is really remarkable the way some present day events have their parallel in the pages of the Bible. The dramatic rescue of the hostages of Abram’s deliverance of Lot from the hand of his captors.
We read in Genesis …
Editorial
The phone rings at two in the morning and the voice on the other end excitedly announces “Hi, Grandpa, it’s a girl.” We have never seen our new granddaughter since she was born thousands of miles from us, yet our …
The Last Period of the Earthly Life of Jesus Christ – Part twelve
The shepherds went at once to Jerusalem and saw the baby Jesus, “And when they had seen him, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.” Luke 2:17.
“And when eight days were accomplished for …
James – The Lord’s Brother – Part two
There was much uneasiness among the Jewish Christians about the admission of Gentiles to the Church. The old antipathy to the “heathen” persisted. Soon a company of Jews from Jerusalem arrived in Damascus, teaching that Gentile believers ought to be …
Did Christ have a Prehuman Existence?
I welcome the opportunity to reply to a letter written by a member of the Jehovah’s Witness religious denomination wherein the Christadelphians are criticized for rejecting the belief of the pre-human existence of Christ. The writer of the letter has …
The Ecclesial Guide
Many years ago Bro. Robert Roberts in his wisdom wrote “A Guide to the formation and conduct of Christadelphian Ecclesias. It is amazing how timely and upto date it is in helping us deal with matters that constantly come before ecclesial …
Signs of the Times – Part unknown
Civil War in Lebanon
The situation in Lebanon is likened to a tinder box, waiting to be ignited into a conflagration which could engulf the whole Middle East and set the stage for World War III The complicated political structure …
Editorial
“I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.” This double talk saying is seen in many offices and usually produces a …
The Last Period of the Earthly Life of Jesus Christ – Part eleven
The only thing the Jewish authorities feared was reaction from the common people for these counted Jesus as their king, their only hope of deliverance from Roman rule. It was with haste that the captain of the palace guard delivered …
James-The Lord’s Brother
The references in the New Testament to the brothers James, Joses, Jude and Simon and sisters (names unknown), of Jesus, have led to much discussion. Some who wished to believe in the perpetual virginity of Mary, his mother, sought to …
“Another Time of Witness”
Joseph and Freda Elgie were married about 1909 shortly after moving from Joffa to Chatham, Ontario. A strong religious background had been provided for them by their parents who were of the Methodist faith. Their home had been the scene …
Some interesting comments on the Passover
The keeping of the Passover will doubtless be reinstated during the thousand year reign of Christ. This will be kept by the mortal nations, when animal sacrifices will again be offered. The mortal nations will also go up to Jerusalem …
“The Veil, That is to Say, his Flesh”
From His birth, Jesus was both the Son of man, and Son of God. He was the Son of man by reason of being born of a human mother, named Mary. Through the law of heredity He inherited from His …
“He Spake unto them in Parables”
The second year of Christ’s ministry found great multitudes following him. Most, however, had no substantial faith. And, to make matters worse, crafty spies sought to entrap him and discredit his accomplishments . . . “He performs miracles by Beelzebub” …
The Signs of the Times – Part unknown
Detente is an appealing idea in some circles these days, although of late its luster has been tarnished somewhat. Rather than maintain a state of “cold war” with the Communist Block, a step for peace can perhaps be taken by …
Editorial
There is a sign hanging over a secretary’s desk which says “Oh, God help me to be patient, and please hurry.” We live in such a helter skelter world that we want to even hurry patience.
The writer to the …
Scratches don’t Count
Jeremiah denounced the wicked and encouraged those who tried to serve God. Are we Jeremiah-like, or do we criticize the faithful and praise the wicked. We shall not have a month’s or a week’s warning before Christ comes. The announcement …
The Last Period of the Earthly Life of Jesus Christ – Part ten
All the gospels record the capture of Jesus, and perhaps John’s account is best suited to record here. “Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches …
Making Life Worthwhile
Most of our readers will agree that it is wise to pause in our way of life and ask why are we here. Can we make our days more useful ? Do we have something to live for? Most of …
The Promises of God – Part unknown
1st Corinthians 10:13: “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make …