Shall I be there
Shall I be there when empires crash and fall, And sinners for the rocks and mountains call, And vials of Gods wrath on nations poured, And brother pierces brother with his sword, When days of vengeance from the Lord has …
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The Christadelphian Tidings, Volume 20
A Thought from Jeremiah 10-23
‘Tis not in man to guide his steps Mans’ thoughts are mostly vain. The statutes of God’s measurements They strive not to attain. Their inborn ways are ways of pride Their thoughts of honour great. Left to himself his one …
God’s People – Joel, Chapter 2, Verse 13
Rend your hearts and not your garments Turn O Judah to the Lord, Rend your hearts with fasting, weeping, Your forgiveness is assured. Many nations hate, despise thee Seek to move thee off the earth. They forget I am thy …
Questions and Answers
The crux of the matter hangs on the word “ wilfully.” The same word is only used again in I Pet. 5:2 and there reads “willingly.” There it expresses the idea of “wanting to.”
In a sense all sin is …
Peace and Safety
“ But of the times and seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord cometh as a thief in the night. For when they shall say peace …
Debate to be held In August
The brethren and sisters in Southern California will be keenly interested in the announcement that a debate has been arranged between Mr. G. Dudley Stout, of the Christian (Campbellite) church and Brother Richard Stone assistant editor of the Tidings. The …
Isaiah
Anyone who has studied and meditated on the prophecy of Isaiah will no doubt agree that nowhere else in the world of literature have so many colossal ideas been expressed within the limits of a single work. Even in literary …
Peace and Safety Cry?
The circumventing of Suez and unstable Syria would seem to indicate a quieting down of a situation that threatened the whole world. Demands are less challenged and bluffs are not being called. Also, negotiations are still in session between the …
The Truth about Hell – Part 4
Linder the reign of Josiah, in the great reformation, the valley and the repulsive practise associated with it were defiled. (2 Kings 23:10) .Subsequent to this change, the filth and rubbish o f the city was cast into it, where …
Be ye saperate
Called out ones who serve the one true living God, Hold steadfast to the faith unto the end, Run w ell the race, thy feet with preparation shod In readiness, for soon His Christ He’ll send.
Sow the seed with …
The Trees of Idyllwild
The trees of Idyllwild are green, with roots in mountain soil They’ve seen the passing of the years and life with all its toil And w hat they’ve seen, beloved, means too much to you and me They’ve seen the …
Reflections of a Brother at the Close of ’55 School
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 …
Poems About Idyllwild
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 …
Sunday Morning
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 …
The Scriptural Application Of Fellowship – Question 6
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, …
The Scriptural Application Of Fellowship – Question 5
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— …
The Scriptural Application Of Fellowship – Question 4
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 …
The Scriptural Application of Fellowship – Question 3
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 …
The Scriptural Application of Fellowship – Question 2
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 …
The Scriptural Application of Fellowship – Question 1
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 …
Concerning Resurrection, Responsibility and Judgement – Question 2
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 …
Concerning Resurrection, Responsibility And Judgement – Question 1
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 …
The Truth About Hell – Part one
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 …
The Truth about Hell – Part two
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 …
The Keys of Hades – Part three
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 …
Forgiveness – Part 1
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 …
Light
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 …
Rejected of Men
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 …
An Appeal for Literature
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 …
Like a Tree
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 …