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.
Article VI That God, in His kindness, conceived a plan of restoration which, without setting aside His just and necessary law of sin and death, should ultimately rescue the race from destruction, and people the earth with sinless immortals.
This …
In the turmoil of life, and especially in the stress of war, it becomes fatally easy to lose to a degree our sense of proportion, because of the shadow cast by the crisis across the lives of us all. The …
The small state of Israel has learned to live with the constant threat of war hanging over them ever since 1948, the date of the rebirth of Israel. Shelling, commando raids and terrorist activities have continuously harassed the Jews. The “war of …
It has been said that the thought is the father of the deed. This is so. No one ever robbed a bank without first thinking, “I’m going to rob a bank.” Every act, every crime, every good deed is first …
Our promise for today is found in Hebrews 10:35: “Cast not away therefore your confidence which hath great recompense of reward.”
We must not cast away our confidence, we must never doubt that He will hear us. Yes, He is …
In early Eastern literature, riddles play a considerable part, but they are not of frequent occurrence in the Old Testament. This is doubtless because the riddle form does not lend itself readily to becoming a means …
The earliest attempts to preach the Word publicly in Switzerland illustrate the initiative and enterprise of brethren in the last century. A Swiss brother Malan who had been baptized in Britain returned to his native Geneva in 1884. He …
The story of how brother Blenman conducted a vigorous campaign in British Guiana leading to the formation of the ecclesia in Georgetown is now fairly well-known. In the early days of the meeting quite a considerable …
Publication time for Bro. Ron Able’s book seems to be drawing closer. On his way to Australia Bro. Able stopped off in California long enough to give us the final sections and these are now being worked on. The response …
“That Adam broke this law, and was adjudged unworthy of immortality, and sentenced to return to the ground from whence he was taken—a sentence which defiled and became a physical law of his being, and was transmitted to all his …
(Mark 11:22)
When our Lord uttered these words the fig tree which he cursed has withered. Only a day ago this tree is in leaf. We read that our Lord, being hungry went near to the …
“This is the greatest week in the history of the world since Creation”, President Nixon’s greeting to the American astronauts upon their return to earth from the incredible space flight that set men upon the moon. Viewing the achievement as …
Today we saw a copy of the Los Angeles Times of Sunday, December 17, 1905. That paper is almost 64 years old. In it were ads for ladies’ dresses for $2.00 each and men’s suits for $16.00. In the society …
Psalm 36:9: “For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.”
How beautiful and refreshing is a fountain, and how pure the water is. If we were traveling through a dry land and were …
A Christadelphian Handbook of Suggested Explanations to Difficult Passages
A new publication is presently being compiled to deal with difficult passages. It is the hope of its author, Bro. Ron Abel, that many Christadelphians will avail themselves of a copy so …
In the last issue of The Tidings some excerpts from Bro. Ron Abel’s book were printed. This book, soon to be published God willing, is designed to be used by those brethren and sisters who have a desire to obey …
“That the appearance of Jesus of Nazareth on the earth was necessitated by the position and state into which the human race had been brought by the circumstances connected with the first man.” (Article III — Birmingham Amended Statement of …
The apostle, Paul. came from a good family in an important city. He was law-abiding (under Jewish law he was “blameless” Phil. 3:6); according to the standards of his time, he was well-educated, having been instructed at the feet of …
“God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions”. So observed Solomon in Ecclesiastes 3,000 years ago. In this age of technical accomplishments we are truly aware of man’s inventive genius and in many ways benefit by …
“Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power and the honour of my majesty?” This arrogant remark brought Nebuchadnezzar to his knees and his great Babylon has …
Moses stands unique among the prophets. (Num. 12:6,8) The promise unto Israel was that a prophet like unto Moses should be raised up unto them. (Deut. 18:18) Undoubtedly this refers to Christ, the Messiah. (Acts 3:22) It follows, therefore that …
There have been cases recorded in the Scriptures when attempts have been made, or petitions have been uttered to bring the day of Christ’s appearance sooner. At least one time during the ministry of Jesus, there were certain Jews who …
As demonstrated by our previous article, we are worshiping the one and only God who has offered salvation to mankind. Because of this offer of salvation, He becomes mankind’s Saviour. In fact of the 24 times that the word is …
“Does France need de Gaulle?” During the past decade this question has been asked by the French people and nations throughout the world. Soon after his rise to power in 1958 de Gaulle answered the question himself with the statement, …
Our object as brethren ought to be to frame our lives as to be pleasing to the Father and His Son Jesus Christ. In doing this, we should avoid, not only everything that would hinder ourselves but that would be …
Our first promise is found in 1st Peter 5:7: “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
Some of us do seem to be burdened with many cares, and they keep us from our real blessedness in …
The greatest single event, that yet lies in the future, insofar as the household of Faith is concerned, is the return of Christ from heaven. This theme dominates the writings of the New Testament and constitutes the one great hope …
“In the beginning God . . .” With this simple but majestic phrase the Bible begins the revelation of God, of His creative power and of His purpose with mankind. The importance of this revelation is emphasized throughout the Scriptures, …
The word atom comes from the Greek “atomos”, not divisible, and until fifty years ago the atom was considered an “indivisible element”. This theory was included in text books on physics written by eminent scientists for use in universities. Since …
Our Lord in His Sermon on the Mount declares the blessedness of the pure in heart (Matthew 5:8), and other exemplary virtues, which, if put into practice, will make a true disciple. These virtues were eminent in the first disciples …