Ambassadors For Christ
The Gospel Of Matthew 28:18-20 states, “and Jesus came and spake unto them (his disciples) saying, ‘All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of …
Archives
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.
The Present Work Of Christ – Part 1
This Article Is The First in a set of studies that focuses on the core rinciples of salvation. Over the series, our purpose will be to attempt o peel away metaphor and symbolism, and expose and explore the underlying realities …
The Freedom Of Faith
There are many great things that the gospel gives to those who believe it, but two of the most significant are: an assured hope for the future and the blessing of freedom which results from embracing that hope.
“Hope that …
Misquotes: “We Have An Advocate With The Father” (I John 2:1)
As Bro. John Launchbury Details in his extended article on “The Present Work of Christ,” translator bias has clouded the right meaning of this passage. A glaring example is the NIV rendering: “We have one who speaks to the Father …
Minute Meditation – Choices, Choices
Your Life Is The Sum Result of all the choices you make…If you can control the process of choosing, you can take control of all aspects of your life (Bob Bennett, U.S. Senator) We know that we cannot control all …
Communications
Baptismal Formula
Dear Bro Don:
It was a little less than 20 years ago. Three weeks after his baptism the new brother asked why he had been baptized into the trinity [i.e., “in the name of the Father, and of …
Iran’s Tirade Against Israel
In spite of the “road map for peace” and other efforts at peace in the Middle East, nations of the area remain determined to wipe Israel off the map.
Iran’s latest declarations
As reported in the New York Times on …
Water Into Wine – Part 1
There Are A Number Of Features of the gospel of John that make it distinct from the other three gospels, which are known collectively as the synoptic gospels. These unique features of John’s narrative highlight the focus of the book, …
Unholy Life
As Groundbreaking Science inspires new debates about morality issues, our society identifies itself with an instinctive reverence for mortal life. Mindless human bodies vegetate in hospital beds, respirated and nourished by plastic and steel machines controlled by computers. Sheep are …
In Appreciation Of The Bible Companion
I supposed I knew my Bible, reading piecemeal, hit or miss;
Now a bit of John or Matthew, now a snatch of Genesis;
Certain chapters of Isaiah, certain psalms (the twenty-third),
Twelfth of Romans, first of Proverbs – yes, I …
The Full Scope Of Sin As It Relates To Human Suffering – Part 2
On The Question of how distressing it is to witness such abhorrent suffering as it’s presented on the news, there is a vastly more serious condition than that. It’s a condition which all men everywhere live with daily, and in …
Dealing With Faults And Failings
The apostle Paul told the Galatian brethren how they should treat “a man overtaken in a fault.” What was his advice? The apostle Paul commanded the brethren in Thessalonica “in Jesus’ name” how they should deal with “every brother that …
Salt
Among The Symbolic Types in the law through Moses was the ritual use of salt. “Season all your grain offerings with salt. Do not leave the salt of the covenant of your God out of your grain offerings; add salt …
Blaise Pascal’s Pensées (2) – Part 14
This Month’s Installment features more selections from Blaise Pascal’s classic work in apologetics, Pensées (“Thoughts”). Having provided the necessary background in last month’s article, we will proceed directly to the selections themselves. The first topic includes his observations on Messianic …
The Lord’s Prayer – John 17:21-26 – Part 18
We Come Now to our final consideration of the unforgettable words addressed by our Lord to the faithful eleven in the upper room and on the way to Gethsemane. They should possess a special place in the hearts of all …
Three Kings
The History Of The Kingdom of Israel is sad and sordid. One would think it would not be a subject from which to draw an exhortation. Nevertheless, by contrasting the behavior of Israel’s last king Hoshea with Judah’s king Josiah …
Misquotes: “One Mediator Between God And Man” – Part 2
In Last Month’s Editorial, we commented on the biblical role of mediator. In scripture, the two great mediators, Moses and the Lord Jesus, are not part of a negotiation process between two parties. They are the ones through whom God …
Misquotes: “One Mediator Between God And Man” – Part 1
A Commonly Held View among us is that, when we pray, the Lord Jesus seeks the presence and hearing of God on our behalf. Accordingly many feel that Jesus Christ adds his appeals to ours that the Father may act …
Minute Meditation – How Do You Smell?
Benjamin Franklin said, “Contentment makes poor men rich, discontentment makes rich men poor.” The world around us works very hard to make us feel discontented. We are told that in order to be happy we must have certain things, such …
Communications
Honoring parents
Dear Bro. Don,
In your September editorial, “Honor Your Father and Mother,” you suggest this command is completely unqualified, an “absolute dictate” that is, in effect, regardless of any improper parental conduct. Permit me to suggest that there …
Epidemic, Pandemic Or Hype?
In 1918 an influenza virus swept through the world, resulting in one of history’s most deadly epidemics. The influenza virus, referred to in scientific terms as H5N1, was found to be a bird flu – one that jumped directly to …
Boring Meetings
Dear Ben,
Hi, I don’t think we’ve met before. My name is Tim and I read your article in the Tidings. I generally don’t read the Tidings but my uncle gave it to me to look at. I thought I’d …
What Is It?
Our Lord Warned Us that the last days would be perilous. The experience of almost every brother and sister confirms that our times are difficult and getting worse. There is hardly a family in the truth untouched by the pressures, …
Noah
Our Last Article Looked at Lamech (July-August, 2005), the father of Noah, whose quiet assurance and confidence in God’s promises allowed him to faithfully await the “rest” of God. The reader is reminded that the intent of these articles is …
Secrets Of The Mustard Seed
Jesus Gave Us Parables on which to pattern our lives. One of these examples is about the mustard seed that becomes a big tree. It is found in Matthew 13:31. (Also in Mark 4:31, and Luke 13:19)
Jesus tells us …
Henry Gordon Black West Indian Christadelphian Pioneer
On August 31, 1915, a black American Christadelphian fell asleep in the Lord. He was William T. Nelson of the Brooklyn, NY, ecclesia. Bro. C.C. Walker, then editor of The Christadelphian magazine, published the following: “his death was attributable largely …
Blindness In Part Has Happened To Israel
We Are Told that there are more than 30,000 people handicapped by blindness in Jamaica, and in many cases their condition is pitiful. And you know that everybody has a blind spot – there’s an easy test that enables you …
Blaise Pascal’s Pensees – Part 13
We Will Take A Diversion this month from our current general topic of classical proofs of the existence of God. We have had four articles on the teleological and cosmological arguments, and we will in time turn also to arguments …
The Lord’s Prayer – John 17:15-20 – Part 17
We Have Taken Note of the inevitable hatred the apostles would encounter (see John 17:14) – they were to form a society outside Jewry and they would therefore encounter opposition.
V. 15 Monastaries not the answer
With this in mind, …
Cords Of Love
As Every Parent Knows, force cannot compel love and obedience. Many teenagers kick against the traces in their struggle to reach maturity and in the process become difficult and rebellious. In extreme cases, the parents have no choice but to …