Editorial
A third grade student gave this definition of salt. “Salt, is what you don’t notice until someone forgets to put it in.”
We tend to take many things for granted until they are missing just as this student did the …
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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.
“God’s Wardrobe” – Part three
When David went to see his brothers in the battle line fighting against the Philistines he asked them, “Is there a cause” ? (I Samuel 17:29). What is the battle that must be fought he asks of his brethren. They …
Why is Resurrectional Responsibility – A First Principle?
For many decades Christadelphians in the Amended Fellowship have treated the subject of resurrectional responsibility as a first principle of the One faith. The amendment to clause 24 of the BASF which reads, (“namely those who know the revealed will …
With a Hymn in you Heart
As we are about to begin a new year we reflect on our failings in the past and seek to improve our future walk in the Lord. Have we felt that our personal prayers and private meditations need improvement — …
Signs of the Times – Part unknown
Oil Surplus Brings Downfall of Saudi Minister
Saudi Arabian oil Minister Sheik Ahmad Zaki Yamani, the principal architect of the oil price increases of the 1970’s that created so much havoc in the economies of the western nations was removed from …
Editorial
“The man who doesn’t read good books has no advantage over the man who can’t read them.” This saying is certainly true and ties in with a couple more sayings on this same subject. “Few are better than the books …
Unity of Belief-Through the Years
Brethren who have been active in reunion activity for a number of years, realized very early in their discussions that there was nothing to be gained by trying to unravel and reconstruct the precise sequence of events and actions taken …
Responsibility, As Viewed from the unamended Viewpoint
The Christadelphian Advocate Publishing Committee has published a booklet written by Brother K. G. McPhee entitled “Responsibility, an in-depth study of scriptural teaching covering: Mankind’s responsibility to God, Responsibility to the judgment seat of Christ, and the effects of the …
The Basis of Accountability to God
The principle of accountability to God is clearly set forth in the Scriptures in a wide variety of ways. There can be no misunderstanding when it comes to determining why certain individuals bear a greater measure of responsibility to God …
“God’s Wardrobe” – Part two
For Christ the change of clothing came at his death and resurrection. Peter was a witness to this when he looked into the tomb where Christ had been lain. “And he stooping down and looking in, saw the linen clothes …
Editorial
Mary Pickford is reported to have said, “To fall is not to fail, unless you fail to get up again.” The wise man Solomon said this by inspiration many years before. For a just man falleth seven times and riseth …
What is a Sisters Place in Relation to Christ Today?
At our baptism, we made the choice to obey the commandments of Christ, to give all our allegiance to Him, and to strive to be as perfect as He is. Christ gave His life for us. What is expected in …
The Oldest form of Bible Study
The oldest form of Bible study is memorizing scripture. Paul is an example of doing this. He frequently quoted from God’s Word in his letters and in addresses. A careful look at the ‘Bible’s margin will reveal how often saints …
“God’s Wardrobe” – Part one
When we read the scriptures it does not matter what area we drop in at any given time we shall find ourselves at the foot of the cross. Becoming a part of Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection. This is the center …
The Historical “Amended” Position on Resurrectional Responsibility
In the U.S.A. and Canada, Christadelphians have been burdened with a large-scale division, lasting now almost 100 years, involving the “Resurrectional Responsibility” issue and other related matters. It has been the hope and the earnest prayer of many brethren on …
Who are the Children of God? – Part two
It is clear that the children of God are are not merely all peoples of the earth, all children of God” in the sense we have seen in Scripture. “Children of God” are a special people, a people with certain …
Signs of the Times – Part unknown
Religion Still Attractive to the World’s Peoples
In recent decades there has been a general assumption that religion was on a gradual decline throughout the world and that agnosticism or atheism was the wave of the future But it appears that …
Editorial
When H. L. Mencken was asked the secret of happiness in marriage, he answered with just one word, “courtesy.”
He was right. Why is it that we are sometimes snore courteous to total strangers than we are to the most …
Who are the Children of God? – Part one
Each of us, at some point, have probably heard phrases that reflect a commonly felt view in the Christian world at large, that all of us on this earth are brothers and sisters of each other, that God is the …
“In Remembrance of Me” – Part six
And now they were in the city, thronged with Jewish visitors from fifty countries. Its temple, its palaces and busy streets and markets, were well known to them all. They made their way to the house where the guest-chamber had …
Searching for the Lost One
He was awakened with the sound of running feet, the crash of a slammed door and excited conversation in the room adjacent to his bedroom. Why hadn’t the servant woken him up ? But then it was still dusk outside, …
Signs of the Times – Part unknown
Syrian Buildup Threatens Israel
For over three years Syrian President Hat ex Assad has been building up his nation s military power with the help of the Soviet Union His goal has been what he calls “strategic parity” with Israel, …
Editorial
Our grandchildren have been staving with us and we were amazed at the new kinds of toys that children play with today. A baby born today is not that much different from one born 100 years ago or 1000 years …
“In Remembrance of Me” – Part five
“He Was Afflicted”
In our previous article, we briefly noted the appropriateness of Isaiah 63:9 to the Passover symbology:
“In all their affliction He was afflicted.”
Few verses so beautifully and simply express the compassion of our Father for His …
Preaching-Its Importance – Part two
Excuses For Not Preaching
Some of the following we might have said . . . many we have probably thought
Too many things to do. Saturdays are my only free days. There are lots of other ways of serving the …
God Exalted, Man Abased.
Bro. Nicholls said at Bible school this year, that the first use of a word in scripture was important and helped us to understand this word in the passages that followed. Thinking of a subject for our sister’s class to …
Signs of the Times – Part unknown
Smoking Now a Worldwide Health Concern
In the two decades since the smoking of tobacco was statistically linked to lung cancel and other diseases, cigarette smoking worldwide has risen steadily According to a report issued recently by the World watch Institute …
Editorial
There is the story about the disc jockey handed new copy just as he is about to announce the next number. He quickly reads it: “This next song is dedicated to John Jones who is 111 today.” He does a …
The Lamb of God (Isa. 52:13-53:12) – Part four
Many passages in the Old Testament, both historic and prophetic, recall the deliverance of the children of Israel out of !Egypt — the lamb, the overshadowing angel, the destruction of the host of the enemy, and freedom for the captives. …
Preaching-Its Importance – Part one
Is it important? Or is it like an extracurricular activity in school ? (Football, drama, etc.)
I Cor. 9:16 “For preaching the good news I claim no glory, for I am under compulsion to do so. It is woe to …