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.
An article in a health magazine caught my attention recently, not so much for its content as for its title, The Eighty-Year Journey. It had a special relevance to me as I was approaching, all too rapidly, my eightieth birthday. …
This issue of The Tidings, January 2008, marks the 51st year of the series of little articles that have come to be known as Minute Meditations. The first one appeared in the January 1958 edition of this magazine, when I …
“This 384 page book is arranged as a Study Manual made up of eleven studies, each supported by a number of digressions. Featuring questions at the end of each study, it is designed for use either as a correspondence course, …
“For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when …
The book of praises The Hebrew title of the Psalms is Sepher Tehillim, “Book of Praises.” Our English title comes from the LXX — the Greek Psalterion — “Book of Songs.” The Psalms are distinguished for their expressions of praise …
Dear Bro. George, I really enjoyed “Scenes in a Country Cemetery” in the August Tidings. The connection between the Christadelphians and President Johnson is a very interesting one, and I’m old enough to remember the expectations of many that “LBJ” …
Christadelphian read the Bible through each year using the Bible Companion. The Bible Companion specifies a sequence of daily readings by which the Old Testament is read once and the New Testament is read twice each year. Similarly, since long before …
The Jewish holy days can be studied from several perspectives. Each of the three pilgrimage feasts has a connection to the agricultural cycle: Passover is at the barley harvest, Pentecost at the wheat harvest, and Tabernacles at the end of …
How was our earth created? How were you and I created? Better yet, how was the universe itself created? These are all questions where it is difficult to find a definite answer. People tend to take two very opposite sides, …
We are tempted to think that a deed done is done with, and to grasp at momentary pleasure, and ignore its abiding consequences. But of all the delusions by which men are blinded to the true solemnity of life none …
Dear Julie,
As I indicated in my last letter, I’ve got some more ideas about what you can do to help your family while living in isolation. We did all three of these things and they were very helpful in …
Exodus was written by Moses (Ex. 17:14; Mk. 12:26) and relates the departure of Israel from Egypt. In addition, it records the ten commandments, the book of the covenant and the making of the tabernacle and instruments for worship. Additional …
It was an ordinary workingman giving his philosophy of life: “I’ve not much use for religion, really. I don’t go to church, I never read the Bible, I don’t say my prayers. My religion is to live a quiet, decent …
Our readings in the Law and the Psalms provide useful material for exhortation as we approach the memorials.
We are confident that we have the truth of the Gospel. All of us believe that truth and are committed to applying …
“How was the weekend?” “It was pretty good, but, you know, they are just not friendly down there. They group together in their own little cliques.”
We were amazed. We’ve visited that area and know the brethren to be dedicated …
The red-haired Scotsman gazed up at the 300-footlong ship anchored in Glasgow harbor in early July, 1874. Emblazoned on the side of the iron hull was the ship’s name, The State of Georgia. As the wind blew in his face …
“You may have to fight the battle more than once to win it” Margaret Thatcher. No doubt the iron lady of Great Britain was speaking about politics, but her statement applies to us as we fight to overcome sin.
At …
Faith is the motivating force of our life and the underlying substratum of our thought. It is an attitude of mind that enables us to go forward to perfection. When around us people are falling by the wayside, we are …
Dear Bro. Don,
Greetings in the one hope!
We have greatly enjoyed the “Tidings” over the years and pray that the information, advice, comments and correspondence can continue until the time when we no longer …
After 10 years of intensive research, e virus that causes AIDS is spreading unabated throughout the world. And reminiscent of the flood and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, AIDS is destroying lives at all levels of society. In some …
(Many Christadelphians have heard of the Church of God of the Abrahamic Faith. Some time ago, we met the editor of their publication and agreed to an exchange of articles in our respective magazines. Following is his submission to acquaint …
Do the work of an evangelist” Paul exhorted Timothy (II Tim. 4:5). Perhaps misgivings about TV evangelism have developed a bias in our minds against this vital aspect of our walk. Yet the millions of North Americans who have never …
What do we mean by encouraging another? Webster’s dictionary describes encouragement as, “giving courage, hope or confidence to, to help or give support to.” What does this mean to us? How often do we focus on actively encouraging others, particularly …
IF many Bible commentaries are to I be believed, the kingdom of God began on the day of Pentecost, with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. In fact, the famous “Hallelujah” chorus in Handel’s “Messiah” supports such a theology. It …
The youngest son of Jesse was occupied with tending the sheep. Day after day he would lead the flocks through the hills around Bethlehem, searching out the best pastures. He knew where to find the greenest …
Dear Aunt Sarah,
Because of Jeff’s work requirements,we have to move into isolation, three hours from the nearest ecclesia. We’ve always been in active ecclesial areas and are worried not only about our own spiritual welfare but also about the …
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” (Gen. 1:1). Ten short words present the vital fact: God truly exists and He is the one who created the heaven and the earth. While familiar to Bible readers, this …
In referring to the insidiousness of gossip Mark Twain is reputed to have said, “It takes your enemy and your friend, working together, to hurt you to the heart; the one to slander you and the other to get the …
We have seen how Paul, having in Ephesians 2 stressed the equality of Jew and Gentile in the Lord Jesus, felt constrained to speak of his special mission to the Gentiles. He then proceeded to offer a prayer (Eph 3:14-21) …
As a people to whom the Truth has been revealed, it behoves us to be commuted to that truth and to its principles and practices.
We may fail miserably at times and it distresses us when we do. But God …