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.
In Recent Unity Discussions, it has become evident that the judgment seat of Christ forms a vital part of the gospel message. In his ministry, the Lord Jesus frequently used it to crystallize the issues of life and death. The …
William Gladstone, former prime minister of Great Britain, once said, “We look forward to the time when the Power of Love will replace the Love of Power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace.”
Without knowing it, Mr. …
Dear Bro. Styles,
My father, Bro. Carl Wolfe, Pomona, CA, started the Tidings, nee Jr. Christadelphian, when I was about 14 or 15 years old. I’m now about 77.
We had a shed on the back …
The Situation in Iraq is slowly settling down, the inverse is happening in Iran. With the understanding that a latter-day Iran (Persia) will be part of an a Gogian confederacy, it is a nation worth watching. In recent months, while …
An Interesting Opportunity is available to a couple who is adventuresome and willing to spend up to a year in the service of our Lord.
There are about 10 brothers and sisters in Sri Lanka, an island southeast of India. …
Before Coming To Poltava where the Bible School was to be held, I was very glad to meet British brothers Trevor Maher, Stephen Palmer, and Geoffrey Smith and Sisters Dorothy Gibson, Tina Berks, Ruth Palmer and Sarah Watts at the …
Jesus Tells Us that prior to his second coming men’s hearts would be failing them for fear. So then should we expect him shortly? Today we find that men are full of fear. SARS disease, terrorist alerts, homeland security, nuclear …
The Founder Of Islam, God’s prophet Muhammad (540-632 AD) inspired his followers to conquer the world by any means possible. We recognize seven key strategies in the fulfilment of this duty.
One: We demand to be governed by Islamic law. …
The Idea Of Sacrifice makes an indelible impression on our minds. It involves our love and the deepest feelings of the human heart, and may culminate in the surrender of life itself.
The first sacrifice in the Garden of Eden …
The Sacrifice Of Jesus is the most important theme of the Bible. The Old Testament, or “first covenant” points forward to this event from Genesis to Malachi. Here are just a few of the signposts pointing to the Cross.
The …
This section of the Tidings is written by youth and for youth. Its purpose is to address the concerns and difficulties that youth must face in an honest and straightforward way. I hope this article shows a better alternative to …
There was A Game going around Manitoulin Youth Conference this past year involving spiritual analogies. The idea is to take everyday things, events, and people and think about them in such a way as to find a spiritual lesson. (The …
When I Consider Thy Heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; What is man, that thou art mindful of him? (Psalm 8:3,4). Do the Bible and science have anything in common? The …
One Of The Most Important Themes in the book of Esther is reversal. That which cannot be suddenly becomes, and that which has inevitably come to be may inexplicably be undone. It is a topic which will be returned to …
The Shepherd Leading His Flock across the Judean hills, calling each by name, leading them to good pastures and fresh streams, even placing himself between the flock and lurking danger, is a lovely series of pictures of redemption. In this …
The Faith Of Abraham is a goal to which we should all aspire. “And he believed in the Lord and he counted it to him for righteousness” (Gen. 15:6). This short statement figures prominently in scriptural exposition, particularly in regard …
In a Letter Regarding Youth Suicide, the writer suggests that the forgiveness of our sins is part of our continuing blessings in Christ. As we continue in a family status in Christ, unless we leave the family through deliberate intent …
For Many Years, we have puzzled over a peculiarity in Ezekiel 38. Here is a prophecy which is clearly for the generation living at the return of Christ. It is from this chapter that we know with certainty the Jewish …
No one has ever gotten out of this life alive. Joan Baez, the folk singer said, “We do not get to choose how we are going to die or when. We can only decide how we are going to live.” …
Greetings from Ukraine
Dear Bro. Don,
Warm greetings in the Truth we share.
First of all, I’d like to cordially thank you for sending me your magazine.
Lately, Bro. Geoff Brazier (a linkman to Ukraine from Kettering, UK) and Sis. …
There have been 2 suicides of adolescent CYC members in the last two years from 2 continents: the United States and Australia. The first incident was one too many for our Christadelphian community. We must, as a community, work together …
Coming Home from the last youth conference in California, I had no idea I would be hearing such sad news. After an uplifting and spiritual weekend, I come home to find out one of my best childhood friends had taken …
Many Centumes Ago, a ratio was discovered that is still used in the construction of buildings and arches. It seems the ratio 1.0/0.618 is somehow a mathematical fundamental of the universe. The Greeks, who first identified it, called it God’s …
Dear Sir and Madam,
I have had problems believing the Christadelphian doctrine since I was a teenager, and always felt something was fundamentally wrong. I am now forty-five and it was only after carefully researching the teachings of the Christadelphians, …
It Was November, 1932, and I was nine years old. That was when a great wind came and the brightest lightning ever. My father made the home as safe as he could, telling my mother and us children to remain …
And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love (I Cor 13:13). Why is love the greatest?
When a Farmer sows his seed, he shows faith. While he waits for it, he has …
The reapers were busy toiling, no one had thought of ease, Continuing their labor of gathering in the sheaves. Tho’ hot, weary and footsore, they smiled, and hearts beat in tune, Had not their Master told them He might return …
Over The Years, Bro. Timothy Whittaker has inspired us with his wonderful knowledge of the scriptures. His talks and exhortations are always full of inspiring thoughts. We look forward to seeing him annually at the Year-End Bible schools in Jamaica.
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Each of us Knows that consistent prayer to the Father is essential in a believer’s life for spiritual health. Each of us may also feel that prayer, by its very nature, should be fervent. We are speaking to the all-powerful …
What is surprising, though, is quite the dominance of the theme. In the short space of only ten chapters, the book of Esther refers to no less than ten parties! (I use the term loosely to …