Published November 24, 2023

Daniel’s Prayer

Why would Daniel, a faithful and godly man, confess over and over to sins which he did not commit? ...continue

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Friends

These words of Jesus are very familiar. He spoke them at the “last supper”... But it wasn’t only a meal. It was the final teaching... ...continue

Published November 24, 2023

A Message Both Old and New

We are blessed to proclaim the good news of eternal life. ...continue

December

Volume 86, Number 11

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Daniel’s Prayer
Nancy Brinkerhoff
Getting to Know Our God and Jesus – Part 3
Sue and Jim Styles
Conservatism and Liberalism
Dev Ramcharan

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“Humans are driven to divide naturally. Our default can be to retreat to a comfortable fellowship, where there is trust and unanimity of thought in a smaller circle. The gospel is about finding a way to love your brother and sister, even when they may not have the same mindset or practice as you.”
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The Time of Singing Has Come

Sis. Juliana K. Anderson, a lifelong lover of music and prolific composer of spiritual music, shares the stories behind some of her original songs.

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Getting To Know Our God and Jesus: Part 2

There are over eight billion people on Earth today. Does everyone get the same opportunity to join God’s family?

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Life Application

Adaptation of the Ecclesia in a Growing World

Adapting does not mean betraying doctrine.

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First Principles

In Whose Name?

It appears the arguments for baptism in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are weak and insubstantial.

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Preaching and Teaching

A Baptism in Cuba!

Yoandris Pompa Valdespino was baptized into the Hope of Israel.

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The Lord Is In This Place

God is present, nearby, and accessible every day and in every aspect of life.

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thechristadelphiantidings

Nov 28

These words of Jesus are very familiar. He spoke them at the “last supper”. But it wasn’t only a meal. It was the final teaching. Read Paul Zilmer's, "Friends" here on our website, Tidings.org

#christadelphian #paulzilmer

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Nov 27

246. That’s the number of separate Baptist denominations. How is it possible for a denomination to have 246 different identities? How long did this take to happen? What led to so many divisions? What can we learn from the Baptist experience that might help our community find a way to unity?

Read, "246" by Tidings' editor Dave Jennings on our website, Tidings.org

#christadelphian #christadelphianmagazine #loveoneanother #worktogether #whenchristreturns

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Nov 24

The December issue is out already?? YOU BET IT IS!! Here are selections from a few of the articles we have ready for you this month:

• Why would Daniel, a faithful and godly man, confess over and over to sins which he did not commit?

• How can we deal with differences in diversity in a Scriptural way and not become a collection of Christadelphian “denominations”?

• Understanding God’s relationship with us will change our relationship with Him.

• Sixty brothers, sisters, children and babies gathered from all over the island in the beautiful hillside for fellowship and spiritual food.

• The Gospel must be given to others along with our hearts and souls. It must be given with passion, with love, with life itself.

Access the magazine on our website, Tidings.org. There are links for you to download a PDF, browse articles, use a flip book, and purchase a hard copy on Amazon (US). You can even have the magazine emailed to you every month.

#christadelphian #christadelphianyouth #christadelphianstalk #christadelphianmagazine #christadelphianbibleschool #christadelphianresources #christadelphianpreaching #readthebible #learnthebible

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Nov 22

This is perhaps the best account that I have ever read of why the Trinity is not Biblical and why Jesus is the “Son of God,” not “God the Son.”

In “Christ before Creeds,” Jeff Deuble recounts his own personal journey of discovery from Trinitarian Pastor to Unitarian Bible student. That journey involved intense Bible study, much soul searching, and a willingness to look again at many of his own long-standing beliefs. It was indeed a matter of “rediscovering” a man the author thought he already knew.

Read the full review on our website, Tidings.org

#christadelphian #christadelphianmagazine #Unitarian #sonofgodnotgodtheson #sonofgod🙏

thechristadelphiantidings

Nov 20

Truth Corps 2023 was a deeply positive for the May Pen ecclesia in Jamaica.

Read updates by Cassie Giordano and Dana Kohlman here:

Cassie: "Truth Corps is all about preparing young brothers and sisters to spread the Gospel, the Good News of the Kingdom, and putting it into practice"

Dana: "Meeting with brothers and sisters who love and understand the calling of Scripture, despite difficult circumstances, encourages those of us... surrounded by perennial indulgence, to stay grounded and appreciate the abundance we’ve been blessed with".

Read both articles on our website, Tidings.org.

#christadelphian #truthcorps #christadelphiansinjamaica #christadelphianyouth

thechristadelphiantidings

Nov 18

Five and a half years ago, Yoandris began searching online for a community that studied the Bible and came across labiblia.com.

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We are happy to announce that on September 17, 2023, in Bayamo, Cuba, Yoandris Pompa Valdespino was baptized into the Hope of Israel.

Five and a half years ago, he began searching the web for a community that studied the Bible. Yoandris came across labiblia.com and requested the postal course. He has been studying with us since, first by mail until the service was interrupted, and afterward, mainly by Skype and WhatsApp.

He is a delightful young man with a lovely wife, Lisnet, a neonatal nurse. They have three sons aged ten, eight, and four.

It took some time to navigate the problem of a US resident trying to travel to Cuba.

On the day of the baptism, Yoandris and I had to travel up and down the river, which flows through the city, to find a stretch deep enough for him to be immersed in.

Afterward, Lisnet provided lunch at the house and Bro. Yoandris and I celebrated a memorial service, where I received him into fellowship, and we broke bread together.

We believe this to be the first baptism in the Truth in Cuba.

May our Heavenly Father bless and guide our new brother in his walk to the Kingdom.

Jim Hunter,
CBMAC Link for Cuba

#christadelphian #christadelphianbaptisms

thechristadelphiantidings

Nov 17

There are over eight billion people on Earth today. Does everyone get the same opportunity to join God’s family?

A husband and wife team bring us Part 2 of, "Getting to Know our God and Jesus". Find it on our website, Tidings.org.

#christadelphian #christadelphianmagazine #wearesaved

thechristadelphiantidings

Nov 17

God can hear all of our prayers, all at once. No problem.

Read Paul Zilmer’s article, “Message Received” on our website, Tidings.org.

#christadelphian #paulzilmer

thechristadelphiantidings

Nov 14

It appears the arguments for baptism in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are weak and insubstantial and yet every Christadelphian baptism I’ve attended, including my own, has ended with that very pronouncement. Read, "In Whose Name" on our website, Tidings.org.

#christadelphian #InHisName #believeandbebaptised

thechristadelphiantidings

Nov 13

When preaching to the Gentiles, Paul found people willing to leave their cultic rituals and turn to the one true and living God. We can experience the same thing.

Find "Preaching the Frist Principles in a Post Christian World" by Richard Morgan on our website, Tidings.org.

#christadelphian

thechristadelphiantidings

Nov 11

The gratitude felt for all the hard work that goes into our Bible Schools caused me to wonder when the first Bible School began and who started this wonderful practice.
Read, "We All Love Bible Schools" by Brother Ken Sommerville on our website, Tidings.org

#christadelphian #christadelphianschool #christadelphianbibleschool

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Nov 9

Five is NOT the number of Grace. Often repeated but never verified, “Five is the number of grace” is the poster child for Christadelphian phrases that need to be deep-sixed. Or deep-fived.
Why? Find the article on Tidings.org.

This is the third article in a multi-part series by Bro. David Levin. He challenges us to consider some of the phrases and clichés we often hear in our community,
especially those that may lead to unscriptural or unhealthy conclusions.

In Part 1 he writes, "Some of these phrases are worse than overused and stale; they are detrimental to a life of faith and have no place in our teaching, worship, and spiritual development."

Go to Tidings.org and search "David Levin" and all articles in the series will be there for you.

#christadelphian #christadelphianstalk #christadelphianbibletalks #christadelphianmagazine #straightandnarrow #straightandnarrowpath #numberofgrace #5isthenumberofgrace #clichés

thechristadelphiantidings

Nov 8

Sis. Juliana K. Anderson, a lifelong lover of music and prolific composer of spiritual music, shares the stories behind some of her original songs.

#christadelphian #christadelphianmusic #christadelphianstalk #christadelphianmagazine

thechristadelphiantidings

Nov 6

In, "He Is Risen", we look at what it means to be “saved by his life,” and our Lord Jesus's role in strengthening and encouraging us.

Find Russ Brierly's article on our website, Tidings.org.

#christadelphian #christadelphianmagazine #heisrisen🙏

thechristadelphiantidings

Nov 2

The phrase “Abba! Father!” is unique and familiar to us. But what does it mean? And how is it used in Scripture? And how can our understanding of the phrase enrich our prayer life? Enhance your understanding. Read, "Abba, Father" on our website, Tidings.org.

#christadelphian #christadelphianmagazine #abbafather #hisgraceissufficent

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Nov 1

"Autumn" by Paul Zilmer: https://tidings.org/articles/autumn/

thechristadelphiantidings

Oct 31

The entire premise of Christianity is based on change. God was ushering in the New Covenant; thus, the old ways of doing things were about to end.

Adapting does not mean betraying doctrine.

Read Trima Accra's article on Adaptation of the Ecclesia in a Growing World on our website, Tidings.org

#christadelphians #christadelphianmagazine

thechristadelphiantidings

Oct 30

Do you agree that God is present, nearby, and accessible every day and in every aspect of life?

Read, "The Lord is in This Place", by Dave Jennings on our website, Tidings.org

An excerpt:

"Does God ever feel distant from you? Do you find there are times when you struggle to find Him in your life? You are not alone. All of us struggle at times, deeply yearning to be closer to Him.

We may struggle to take Him along with us on Monday when we return to work. Is He the Master of Sunday, or all seven days per week?

In this editorial, we will suggest that evidence exists to assure our hearts that God is present, nearby, and accessible every day and in every aspect of life. Further, He understands our need for assurance and provides us with evidence of His surrounding love. He doesn’t want us to seek Him in the dark."

Find the full article on Tidings.org.

#christadelphian #christadelphianmagazine #godishere❤️ #godisinthisplace #godispresent

thechristadelphiantidings

Oct 27

The “Songs for God’s Children” digital music book is now available as a companion to the album! The book contains lead sheets for piano, guitar chords, hand motions, and suggested activities for kids that pair well with the songs.
This resource is designed for use in Sunday Schools, children’s Bible School music programs, or even within homes. Use it yourself and share it with a Sunday School teacher, friend or family member today! Download for free at wcfoundation.org/wcf-music

thechristadelphiantidings

Oct 26

Make an impact for Bible School in the Philippines!

On behalf of the organizing committee of our Summer Family Bible Camp in the Philippines we are reaching out with a heartfelt appeal for your financial support.

Our Biennial Bible Camp, scheduled for March 28 to April 1, 2024, in Camiguin Island, Philippines, is a vital spiritual gathering and while we are dedicated to providing this enriching experience, there are financial constraints faced by many members.

The estimated cost for each participant, which covers travel, accommodation, and catering, is approximately Aus$200.00. Given the humble circumstances of most of our members, this amount is beyond their limited capacity to fund. Many are students or earn less than Aus$8.00/ day as workers.

Our local Australian ecclesias are doing their utmost to contribute to the costs, but we still urgently require additional financial support to make this event accessible to as many brethren, sisters and young people as possible. We are expecting more than 200 to attend this event, limited only by our ability to support their participation financially.

Your contribution will directly support travel expenses for attendees from remote provinces and accommodation and meals during the Bible camp. We humbly request you to consider supporting this worthy cause.

If you can help, please email jodeljames@gmail.com for banking details.

https://becphilippines.wixsite.com/summerbiblecamp

#christadelphiansinthephilippines

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