The Australian Christadelphian Shield was originally founded in 1893 and became associated with a grouping of Australian ecclesias known as the Shield Fellowship. After the reunion efforts in 1956 it continued to be published by the Adelaide ecclesia until the early 2000s.
There is a vitally significant moment when, with a handclasp, the words are spoken-“On behalf of the brothers and sisters in Christ now assembled here, and all those in the Household of God who meet in many places, I give …
When reading Jeremiah 23. 23, it is profitable to notice that the word “am” is in italics, which means that it is an added word and is not in the original manuscript. This changes the sense of the Word entirely. …
In a recent issue of this magazine, there appeared under the subject tide, “Noticed in Passing”, an urgent message to all who have “ears to hear”. “Now”, declared the writer, “it is our faith that is under trial in the …
This vision is prefaced by a reference to the position of Christ. “I am the Alpha and Omega” (v. 8). These are the terms applied to the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. Just as …
Obedience is not naturally a trait of human character. Its lack brought calamity to Adam and Eve and their posterity do not quickly appreciate its wisdom. Some men are flagrant in their willfulness; there are those who, in their anxiety …
The letters to the Hebrews, the Romans and the Galatians discuss exhaustively the passing of the Law of Moses “for the weakness thereof” (Heb. 7. 18). In each epistle viewed separately, the arguments advanced to prove that the Law could …
Fifty-Four years ago an unknown writer was quoted as saying:
“The Pope is the dark shadow which indicates the true substance that is coming. Christ is the true ‘Holy Father’. . . . He will really be in Jerusalem what …
The matters of verses 4 to 9 of chap. 1 are a preface to the matters from verses 10 to 20. Here is stressed particularly the grace which is extended to the servants of God: firstly, in that they have …
In response to the commandment, “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself”, the lawyer asked the question of Jesus, “But who is my neighbour?” This was a fair query and it received a fair reply. Not perhaps in the form …
Of all the books of the Bible, none has been the centre of such controversy as the Book of Revelation. As the historian Gibbon observes, “A mysterious prophecy which still forms part of the sacred canon, but which was thought …
During the whole of the current month we are occupied with the book of Exodus and inevitably we become preoccupied with Israel’s great leader, Moses. We wonder at the strange fact that the essential life’s work of Moses did not …
The world recently mourned the passing of a good leader, John F. Kennedy, late President of the United States of America. Friend and foe alike paid tribute to a man of courage, wisdom, and sincerity of purpose.
The issues which …
The writers of this section propose, if the Lord permit, to discuss some of the individuals who find a place in the readings for the month under review. There have been many persons who, whilst not prominent in the record, …
Every year, as the Christmas season draws near, there are many thousands of English speaking people the world over, who hear at least part, if not all of that well known Oratorio, “The Messiah”.
In town and country, churches and …
Going again to the first verse we notice,”The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him”. We wonder that this word “prophecy” is used to describe the way of living of a good woman. On …
Through descent from Adam “both Jews and Gentiles are 0 under sin”. Escape from death is therefore a need common to both, for death has “passed upon all men”. In the work of redemption wrought …
What an awesome thought—that we should be the mother of a child who would one day be a king! What careful thought would need to go into his training and companions and, knowing how children copy, how careful we would …
It is proposed, God willing, in forth coming issues of this magazine to discuss the Apocalypse, or Revelation as it is generally called.
We do not intend to give a verse by verse commentary, but feel that the wider issues …
Just as a child is born and nourished through love and in love, so are we grow because of His love. It is only by being loved that a baby can grow into a strong, happy child, and it is …
When the Lord God had formed the whole creation he pronounced it to be very good. His vegetable and animal kingdoms were so organised as to reproduce each one after its own kind. The human pair he directed to be …
We all desire to partake of this experience, but it is good to consider and realize the sort of beings angels are before we aspire to become equal with them.
We must shape ourselves in the mould of perfection to …
“Let a man examine himself and so let him eat that bread and drink of that cup.”
Self-appraisal is the first step in the process of self-development and in “growing in grace”. This is not an easy thing to do …
The 63 years since the turn of last century have witnessed an amazing spectacle. A review of this period leads us to the conclusion that a mighty climax in the affairs of mankind is swiftly approaching.
How can the population …
On a recent Saturday, some twenty brethren and sisters made a fifty mile journey to the township of Murray Bridge to inaugurate a gospel campaign in the area. They gathered on the lawns overlooking the river and, with bowed heads …
“You are so sure, sir, in what you believe. You do not only think that may be this kingdom of God is coming; you are certain. If I could feel as you do, I would have new hope, and the …
In practically all ages custom has dominated the world. What was true of yesterday is equally true of today. However, custom is ever changing. This is evident right from that period in the world’s history when the building of the …
I suppose we all have had the experience of reading a verse, but not fully comprehending the meaning in it. I can remember a few years ago reading the 13th chapter of 1 Corinthians and suddenly noticing this particular group …
In the book of Job, Elihu enters the narrative at a juncture where the logomachy has grown in intensity, and reached something of a stalemate. He has listened attentively to the arguments of the three friends, their basis being that …
“Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning; thou hast the dew of thy youth.” Psa 110.3
There are pointers in the scriptures of truth which …
After the announcements were made we heard the chairman say, “The words of the prophet appeal to me as the most appropriate to give in our welcome and reception to fellowship of this young lady who has now become our …