Principles — Grades 1 and 2
When is a first principle not a first principle?
The question is not as silly as it sounds. For the plain fact is that there are believers in plenty who are genuinely hard put to discriminate in the field of …
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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.
Fellowship in Reading
From north to south, from east to west; in far-off lands and near, The Word of God is daily bread to those who hold it dear.
In cities, where the thoughtless rush and crowd the world’s Broadway, God’s servants seek …
A Profession with Promise
As society changes, so do the roles and responsibilities for women.
A few years ago
When our mothers were young, the pinnacle of success for most women was to marry, raise healthy, productive children and support a husband in his …
The Acts of the Apostles
Upon the ascension of the Lord Jesus, the disciples returned to Jerusalem to await their baptism with the Holy Spirit. Once they had received power from on high, they immediately began proclaiming the word — the acts of the apostles …
Editorial – Devoting Children
The editorial last month dealt with the negative side of this subject under the heading, “Sacrificing Children.” In this month’s issue, Hannah’s loving influence on Samuel is discussed by Bro. Booker and Sis. Perry addresses at some length the potential …
A Minute Meditation
A visitor from Australia was quite impressed when he read one of our signs along the highway which said, “Deer Crossing.” He thought that we must have highly intelligent wild animals who knew where it was legal for them to …
Letters to the Editor
Manitoulin Youth Conference
Dear Brother (Uncle) Don,
Loving greetings in the one hope.
From reading all the letters in recent “Tidings” about the Manitoulin youth conference, it seemed a good idea to write as to how the conference went. It …
Signs of the Times – Part unknown
Israel Keeps Low Profile in Mideast Crisis
Although Israel has long been considered a most important ally of the United States in the Middle East, strategic necessity has limited the role Israel is being permitted to play in the present …
Mine Horn is Exalted – Part two
For several years, Hannah did not make the annual trip to Shiloh. Nevertheless, her heart had been full with rejoicing and praise to the Almighty for the great blessing of a son. In her meditations, as she cared for the …
A Disturbing Reflection
I was thinking about King David at Bible school this year. Idyllwild is the same week each year and every year we find ourselves in II Samuel reading about David and Bathsheba. How do you suppose David would feel if …
Prophecy for Today
Once again, events in the Middle East have jarred the consciousness of the world, leaving no doubt of the vital importance of that region. For the Bible student, it is a reaffirmation that the hand of God is at work, …
Can Competition be Christ-like?
Dear Mark,
You are not only developing in body you are also developing in mind and in spiritual perception. In fact, your last letter made me feel uncomfortable.
There is no doubt that the Lord is concerned about our emotions …
The Gospel of John
John’s record presents Jesus as the manifestation of the Father. Through the words and works of Jesus, God visited His people and the world would never be the same. Jesus demonstrated the compassion of the Father through the power of …
Men ought always to pray
That day, the New Testament reading was from Luke 18 which begins with a parable teaching that
we ought always to pray and not to faint. The same evening our girls had fallen asleep saying their prayers. The combination of …
Editorial – Sacrificing Children
Reading through Jeremiah and Ezekiel, we may recoil at the fury of God’s wrath upon Judah. If we had been on the scene, however, if we had seen babies passed through the flames and sacrificed to the sun god (Jer. …
Signs of the Times – Part unknown
Iraq Bids for Mideast Power
During the Arab summit meeting in Baghdad last June, Iraq’s President Saddam Hussein strongly advocated concerted action by the Arab nations to assert their economic power. Since then he has used his overwhelming military power …
A Minute Meditation
There is a well known saying that, “it isn’t what you know, but who you know, that is important.” Let’s analyze this and see what scriptural lessons we can draw from it.
We might decide that we could improve on …
Letters to the Editor
Clippings from Jamaica
Some time ago, a letter was printed which came from Ian Boyne of Jamaica, West Indies. He was not a Christadelphian and we were somewhat puzzled as to his identity. Sis. Jennifer Eyre Armond of Kingston, Jamaica …
For this Child I Prayed – Part one
There was a Levite, a descendant of Korah who lived in the hill country of Ephraim. “His name was Elkanah and he had two wives…Hannah and Peninnah” ( I Sam. 1:1-2; I Chr. 6:33- 38). How many sad memories of …
Should you Watch Football?
Dear Uncle Brad,
Thanks for your letter. You made some good points about playing football. I know you’re not trying to spoil my fun and your concern is that I put the principles of Christ into practice. We know Christ’s …
The Gospel of Luke
The objective of the gospel of Luke is clearly set out right at the start: “to write…in order, most excellent Theophilus, that thou mightiest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.” The life and teachings of …
Exhortation – A Model Ecclesia
Having been directed by the spirit to Macedonia, Paul, Silas and Timothy went first to Philippi. They left that town, leaving behind the beginnings of a strong and vibrant ecclesia, and headed down the Egnatian Way for Thessalonica.
Why Thessalonica?
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Editorial – Mad Liberty
Freedom! What a wonderful thing to experience. Freedom from religious persecution, freedom to live where we want and choose our line of work, freedom to read Scripture openly and preach it publicly, freedom from oppressive poverty and most importantly for …
A Minute Meditation
It has been said that attitude, rather than aptitude, will determine one’s altitude.
There are a great many people with very high IQ’s who never amount to anything because they are in need of an attitude adjustment.
In the field …
Letters to the Editor
Thank you
Dear Sis. Deborah (Subscriptions secretary),
We do enjoy the “Tidings” magazine very much. All the articles and comments from the brethren help all of us to share the truth as a real family in Christ. The exhortation can help …
Signs of the Times – Part unknown
Mideast Facing Most Dangerous Crisis in 20 Years
After breaking off the peace dialogue with PLO leader Yasser Arafat, a top U.S. official acknowledged that “this is the most dangerous time in the Mideast in 20 years.” He was referring …
“In Your Hearts Reverence Christ as Lord” (I Peter 3:15 RSV)
The New Testament is not, strictly speaking, one book at all: it is a collection of documents of different literary types and dates. And yet we rightly give these scriptures a common title and treat them as one book because …
The Power of Example
Three examples, one loss
One Sunday afternoon a month
It was very tempting. Kevin’s work associate had just received a promotion and he knew he was in line for the next. One Sunday afternoon a month was all they were …
Difficulties That Reflect God’s Character – Part two
Christ did not use parables to clarify his teaching. He did it so that unbelievers “shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive.” His words reflect an aspect of God’s character; He does …
Family Life in the Lord – Should you Play Football?
Dear Mark,
All that weight-lifting you’ve been doing has really made a difference. And you’re looking pretty quick on your feet as well. So the coach wants you to go out for football this year! Well, let me tell you …