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.
We’ve come to the end of a perfect week in a setting serene and sure We’ve heard with our ears many wondrous things, lofty, lovely and pure And w e’ll carry away from Idyllwild in the days that w ill …
A little closer to God Today, a little closer to Him we love. That’s why we’re here at Idyllwild , to learn of Him who dwells above. In the lovely setting of hills and trees, and the cool fresh air …
I am needy and poor As I enter the door, Where the brethren of Christ always meet. With a hope for the best In a meeting expressed, May I take my accustomed seat. Then with gladness w e sing And …
1885 pg. 225. ‘‘Bro. C. says: ‘I have said my last word and shall reply to no more letters.’ In the course of a lengthened experience, we have often seen this position taken in controversy, but never by men in earnest, …
1885 pg. 304. “I cannot agree with those who say we should only separate from those who believe it (which I take is practically the same thing as ‘refusing to repudiate’). The basis of all fellowship is identity of belief— …
1887 pg. 67. “ You have never changed your mind on the subject. Good, but ought you not to let your brethren know what your mind is that you have not changed, and what you think of the change we …
1885 pg. 468. “ If it be true that w e are not responsible for the doctrines o f those with whom w e helpfully assemble, why should we come away from’ the churches and chapels? Why sacrifice the comforts …
1885 pg. 307. “Many of you do not hold this doctrine. A t this, we are glad, but your determination to abide by those who do hold it, or uphold those who teach it, makes it impossible for us in …
1885, pg. 308. “We say we cannot be implicated in the position which you feel at liberty to hold toward the new doctrine which has been introduced. We desire to regard you with feelings of friendship and brotherly love; but …
Yes, if they please God, they will enter into life at the end of the thousand years, just as those do who enter into life at the beginning of that period. If they die before that time, they will be …
He will assemble all those who are responsible to judgment, living or dead. The dead he will bring from their graves; the living, he will gather by his angels. They must all appear before his judgment seat, that they may …
It has been said that “ the fear of hell is the hangman’s whip to keep the rogues in order.” No other man made doctrine such as that, that has to do with the everlasting torment of the wicked, has …
in the New Testament there are three different words which have been translated into the English, hell. They are: Hades, Gehenna and Tartarus. Upon examination of these three, it will become apparent that none of them countenance the popular idea …
In the 16th chapter of Matthew is recorded the incident where Jesus reveals himself to Peter as the only foundation of his church. The Lord had asked Peter, “But whom say ye that I am ?” To which the apostle …
We have the subject of forgiveness brought before us prominently in each of the three portions of reading that fall to the day. In the reading from the book of Exodus we have the account of how the Holy and …
Whenever brethren and sisters in Christ assemble together it is always fitting to (1) Remind ourselves of our hope and privileges (2) Remind ourselves of him who made this possible and (3) Remind ourselves of the responsibilities attendant with our …
He expounded unto them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself. Luke 24-27.
What if a manuscript were penned By many prophets of the Lord, Revealing how our life would end If we obeyed the written word. The mocking …
There is an urgent need for Christadelphian literature to be used in connection with the radio work. A t the last radio committee meeting it was decided that an appeal be made to the brethren and sisters to assist in …
In the lively poetry of the Bible, a “righteous man” is often likened to a tree. Let us see how the varied qualities of different trees are, made to picture forth the nature of a man who “delights himself in …
On approaching this most sublime subject of the name of the Almighty, I do so with some misgivings; it seems too high, too unknowable, and almost too unthinkable for a poor mortal whose breath is in his nostrils, to approach …
During the past week we have read of two great beginnings in the record of God’s work and purpose in the earth. In Genesis we have read of the “creation,” or the fashioning of an ordered state out of a …
As each returning day brings light However dark and wild the night God’s word is sure. And he will stoop to care and bless As through the dreary wilderness Our trials we endure.
There is no day without a night …
The boy who at the corner stands With open mouth and listless air, Who in his pockets thrusts his hands, And shows no signs of thought or care, Who idly dreams—who rarely works Who needful task or duty shirks; Though …
What poor weeping ones were saying Eighteen hundred years ago, We, the same weak faith betraying, Say in our sad hearts of woe; Looking at some trouble lying In the dark and dread unknown We, too often ask with sighing, …
“The object of our worship is the One God” (Tertullian: Apology, xvii). A characteristic teaching of the Christian faith from the beginning was that there is one God. In this respect, Christian teaching mirrored Jewish belief …
The legacy of the apostles assured that discipleship– daily living of the Truth — would characterize the believer in every age. Faith would continue to be followed by works. A changed way of life, devotion to righteousness, obedience to the …
“I have heard of thee with the hearing of the ear, but now mine eye seeth thee, Therefore I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes.”
We have come to the end of the matter. In the approach to the …
“Then the Lord answered Job out of the Whirlwind”. God now speaks and the final commentary comes to us in a decisive manner. God’s talks are divided into two parts, with a brief comment by Job.
There is a disposition on …
We have reached a stalemate: Job has examined his experiences, the friends have expressed their respective points of view, and with a great deal of bitterness Job has replied, but none has arrived at any solution.
A figure unmentioned hither-to …
In considering further Job’s religious philosophy as it is so starkly revealed by his speeches, we note a change in the latter part of the talks. It is not apparent to casual reading, but it is there nevertheless. In the …