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.
As individuals, brethren in Christ must be humble people. We must be humble before God, for He will only dwell with those who are “of a contrite and humble spirit” (Isa. 57:15). We are commanded to be humble with respect …
There is a delightful story about a little girl who memorized the 23rd Psalm to recite at a Sunday school program. She was able to say it perfectly to her parents as they drove to the program. When it was …
A large national corporation spent a great amount of time and money distributing a monthly company newsletter to its employees. The president began to wonder if his employees were reading the words of advice that were being sent to his …
Dear Bro. Don,
Some of us dedicate ourselves to the service of one ecclesia. We do all we can to stay in that ecclesia and serve it as long as we can. But I raise …
Immediately following the end of World War I, Germany was intent on establishing a democratic system which would facilitate the rebuilding of the Republic. Despite being under great pressure to turn Germany into a communist state, the Social Democrats established …
In 70 A.D., the nation of Israel was destroyed by Roman armies. For almost 2,000 years, the remnant of Israel was scattered throughout the world.
From man’s perspective, they had no prospect of ever again becoming a powerful nation in …
There is sad irony in the account of Jacob’s departure from Laban (Gen. 31). Jacob proposed to his wives that they leave Padan-Aram and return to the land of Canaan. They agreed but Rachel chose to take part of Padan-aram …
if we come to Jesus and follow him, he will lead us to the kingdom. There are two Greek words used in the gospel which express this point, deute and akoloutheo. By considering the passages where they are used, we …
Preaching in the synagogue in Antioch of Pisidia, Paul quoted three passages, proving from the Old Testament that the Messiah must rise from the dead and be made immortal (Acts 13:32-37). His quotations from Psalm 2 and 16 are readily …
there is no more complete character study in the Old Testament than that of David. We are given remarkable details of his thoughts and deeds, and there is much in them that should be helpful to the man or woman …
The Early evening was crisply cool. As I walked among the trees through the last of the season’s snow, there was little evidence of wildlife until I reached the river. The last of the ice clung to the banks. Nearby, …
In the preceding two articles of this series, we gave the reading plans for the Jewish holy days (festival days) and for the weekly Sabbaths. We are quite confident that these are the correct readings. We know that these reading …
The following course outline has been successfully used as the basis for classes for younger to middle teens. Following is part one of the first section.
Bible Principles for Conduct with the Opposite Sex
Introduction.
Necessity of laws in life. …
This Letter, written by the apostle Paul, dates from about 48 AD. Galatia was a Roman province in Asia Minor that included the cities Antioch, Derbe, Lystra and Iconium. Here Paul founded ecclesias on his first missionary journey. He visited …
Critics of the apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians often charge him with an incomplete presentation of the gospel. Their contention is that Paul had become carried away with contesting a specific situation and neglected to treat of the whole …
Does scripture require spiritual deterioration in Christadelphia before Christ comes? A decline in ecclesial affairs is always possible, but is it prophesied as a certainty?
If we expect a major declension in the last …
Dear Bro. Editor,
We endorse and thank you for your editorial (“No Visitors”) which appeared in the November issue of the “Tidings.” It is good to remind us about the need for preaching and offer suggestions, both new …
History tells us that when Crowfoot, chief of the Blackfoot nation in southern Alberta, gave the Canadian Pacific Railway permission to lay track from Medicine Hat to Calgary, he was given in exchange a lifetime railroad pass. Reportedly, Crowfoot put …
Dear Brethren and Sisters in the faith, Sincere best wishes for a happy 1993 to you and your ecclesia.
Some good news. As of December 17, 1992, our radio program, “The Christadelphian Message” is being broadcast from …
Jews throughout the world have many reasons for returning to their homeland. Over the years, Israel has launched several repatriation efforts in order to bring them back. The Jewish yearbook reports that, during 45 years of Israel’s existence, it has …
I cried. They had eyes but no sight; their ways were so cruel. In my anguish that night my heart turned to You. I prayed.
You heard. But time it would take for the mind to befriend the things Truth …
On the weekend of November 9-11, 2007, 45 brothers from Canada and the Eastern United States met for the second annual Brothers’ Weekend. The location was Hidden Acres retreat, in the rolling hills of central Ontario, about a 90-minute drive …
The basic principle of our salvation is that Christ’s death and our faith in God, and in Christ, saves us from sin. We remember our Savior’s death by the breaking of bread each time we meet to worship. We treat …
One of the more original names for a Christadelphian Community I have come across in my travels is the title of the Christadelphian Ecclesia in Dhaka. Still, in the 2008 CALS Diary, they call themselves the Christadelphian Bible Students. That …
On July 18, 2005, an advertisement appeared in the daily newspaper of Córdoba, La Voz del Interior. It invited readers interested in studying the Bible in a systematic way to write …
Calamity will come suddenly to “the naughty person” (the scoundrel, or villain), the one who walks with a “forward” (or perverse) mouth, who “winks with his eyes” (deceiving others in his insincerity), and who enjoys or devises mischief and sows …
I have wandered through valleys, climbed over hills,
Stumbled through deserts, walked through a forest still.
Slumbered through twilight, dreamt of peace within,
Searched through many mansions to find a song to sing.
I crossed a raging river, …
Speaking of God’s appeals to the Jewish people, Paul declares, “(He) …hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things…” (Heb. 1:2). Some would link this wording with prophetic passages, …
When all the great plants of our cities Have turned out their last finished work, When the merchants have made the last bargain And dismissed the last tired clerk, When our banks have raked in their last dollar, And paid …
English language translations of the Bible fail to bring us the majestic characteristics of the Deity as contained in His various names and titles. It is our prayer this digest (which is not fully comprehensive) will help us to a …