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.
The previous article (July/August 1981) outlined the necessary equipment for telephone preaching. Hopefully the descriptions were simple and clear so that those not fond of “gadgets” would not feel intimidated about this kind of preaching project.
Having the “hardware” in …
Ever since creation the name of the Lord has been praised by angels and men. In Job 38:7 we read “When the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy” at creation. It would have …
The power struggle that has been going on in Iran during the two and a half years since the Shah was overthrown has suddenly escalated The number of political assassinations of government leaders on the one hand …
Our ninety-six year old father-in-law has been in the hospital and now is in a convalescent hospital. In fact, he is in the same convalescent hospital as our eighty-three year old mother, which has made visiting them that much easier. …
Several days ago I was listening to Loretta Lynn records at my parents’ house. First they would sing Amazing Grace; then they would sing an equally amazing song on’ its all your fault that I’m stepping out with your husband. …
Author: David, the “servant” of God, on the basis of Acts 4:25. This Psalm doubtless sprang from David’s personal experiences when, after seven years of rule, he established his throne in Jerusalem (V. 6). Soon afterward, he was set upon …
The ecclesia is an essential part of every Christadelphian’s life. Not just his spiritual life but his everyday life. We live in a very complex world where the carnal mind rules and we are surrounded by many situations that are …
Though young, he had already committed himself to the army, but as yet had seen little active service. It was in the line up he first tasted the sting of the enemy and carried the wounds for a few days. …
Even without the Lord’s command (Matt. 28:19; Mark 16:15-16), the 20th-century believer senses the need and value of preaching. This series of articles deals with ecclesial preaching projects aimed at the local community. The focus is on options (some traditional, some quite …
Bro. Carl Cecil Wolfe died on June 17, 1981 just a few days short of his 83rd birthday. Bro. Carl was well known to the brotherhood for his active service in the Lord’s vineyard for over 68 years.
Forty-four years …
We as Christadelphians meet together each week to remember the love of God and the love of His son, Jesus Christ our Lord. This is a privilege given to us by God and is one that should not be taken …
The Israeli raid on Iraq s nuclear reactor has drawn attention to one of the most serious problems facing the world — failure to control the spread of nuclear weapons The raid has raised the question of …
If we were sitting at the breakfast table sipping a cup of coffee and preparing to butter a piece of toast when we smelled smoke and looked up to see the kitchen curtains near the stove in flames, what would …
Pride and humility are opposites that are important to understand. James tells us, “God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.” (ch 4:6)
Pride is one of the three major classifications of sin. It is the cause of …
Listen to those exhilarating, uplifting words ringing in my heart! The time is yester-Sunday, we have just traveled 100 miles (one-way) to a meeting at Reseda Ecclesia Hall. We were resoundingly focused on the coming Kingdom by our exhorting brother …
We are reminded in our reading of the gospels how often Christ separated himself to meditation and profound soul-searching and prayer—especially at night. Weakened and discouraged at day’s end, he considered the heavens, which declare the glory of God (Psa. …
There was a big picnic planned. Everything about it was to be special. Special decorations, everyone’s favorite foods, and special games were all prepared. A small nature hike was planned for the kids. Well, how did it go? It rained! …
There is not much that is consistent in our lives. One might say that the only thing that is consistent is the fact of inconsistency. The only thing that will not change is that there will always be change. We …
Whenever one crisis point in the middle East appears to ease a little another quickly takes its place in the news Since the release of the American hostages in Iran little from the country makes the news …
In a book entitled “The Widow O’Callaghan’s Boys,” Jim, one of the boys, wants to know if his mother thinks he can have a bank one day. “There you go, Jim,” says his mother. “If you’ve got a bank in …
Author: Very probably David: This is the introductory psalm in a book predominantly authored by David. Of the 41 Psalms in “Book 1,” 38 are given definitely as David’s. Another (Psa. 2), with no author noted in the Old Testament, …
Libya, named in Ezekiel (ch. 38) as one of the components in the Gogian coalition, has recently stationed an estimated 6,000 troops just over its border in Chad, its southern neighbor.
On January 17, 1981, I held a conversation with …
Naaman (2 Kgs. 5) was a mighty warrior, a successful general, highly honored by his king, famous, and respected by the people of his country. But he was a leper. All the world’s celebrities are lepers. That’s a harsh fact, …
So far in our discussion, we have considered the facets of conscientious objection as they apply to the ecclesia, the local draft board, as well as, obviously, how the individual should regard himself in this area. The logical step to …
He lived in an age when it was an accepted thing for a man to work six days a week, twelve hours a day. Low wages was compensated by keeping three gardens going so that his large family were never …
Through the daily Bible readings we read the account of the crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ eight times a year. And over the years that turns out to be quite a few times. For sure, the first …
Increasing world energy costs have now reached a level that gives Israel the incentive to go ahead with a plan that has long been under consideration — a plan to generate hydroelectric power by means of …
A piece of lead no larger than the end of your finger can bring a man’s life to an abrupt end. It happened in the case of John F. Kennedy and his brother, Robert Kennedy. A smooth stone can accomplish …
The USA is a nation where the pursuit of happiness is seen as a God given right. Advertisements blaze with claims that if we only buy thus and so, we will be happy. In contrast to this, true happiness does …
(Genesis 6:2)
There is no reason to suppose, as some do, that the “sons of God” were angels or supernatural beings of any sort. It is true that in at least one place (Job 38:7) this phrase is used of …