Published September 25, 2023

The Apostle Paul: Praying on Behalf of Others

To pray on behalf of others is to do a good thing that pleases God, impacting both the one praying and the one being prayed for. ...continue

Published September 19, 2023

Sheep

What an absolute privilege it is to be in his flock! ...continue

Published September 25, 2023

A Baptism in Quito

We are exploring getting a hall again, likely on the north end of Quito, where about 85% of the members are. ...continue

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Exchanging Comfort for Growth
Dave Jennings
The Apostle Paul: Praying on Behalf of Others
Shawn Moynihan
Words I Hope I Never Hear Again: Part 2
David Levin

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Preaching and Teaching

Guyana Bible School

This year the Kilcoy Berbice Ecclesia hosted the 51st Guyana Bible School, the first in-person Bible school in Guyana since the pandemic.

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Preaching and Teaching

Jamaica Easter Youth Camp

Over fifty brothers, sisters, young people and kids from Jamaica and Virginia gathered together... for a weekend of fun, fellowship, and fabulous food. We’re going to hear from three of them.

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Exhortation and Consolation

People Who Know Jesus: Part 2

This family’s story is an amazing one of love and devotion, faith and courage, and a strong belief in the promises of God.

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Letters to Editor

Letters to the Editor (Sept. 2023)

(1) The Halifax Project - An Appeal for Visitors (2) A Temple Filled with Unsearchable Riches - Article Comment (3) South African Christadelphian Summer Bible School - Funding Appeal

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Life Application

Jesus and His Prayers

Our Lord knows we are trying to serve. Sometimes we don’t know how best to do it. The example he gave us is the necessity of repeatedly seeking his Father in prayer.

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First Principles

Is God Invisible?

We should rejoice in this, knowing that if we are faithful, there will be a day when we will not only hear the LORD face-to-face as Jacob and Moses did but will see his full glory!

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thechristadelphiantidings

Sep 25

The October Issue is Now Available at Tidings.org

This month we take a look at preaching efforts and in two articles, “Exchanging Comfort for Growth” and “Cast Your Net on the Other Side”, our authors share what can happen if we change our approach.

We look at, "Praying on Behalf of Others" and "Preaching First Principles in a post-Christian World. Technology in the ecclesia is also discussed as well as both anger and racism within the ecclesia.

We continue our bible studies with, “Words I Hope I Never Hear Again” and, “Getting to Know God and Jesus”.

And there are three music and praise articles/notices along with three updates on global preaching and teaching efforts.

Access the magazine on our website, Tidings.org.

#christadelphian #christadelphianmusic #christadelphianmagazine #christadelphianbibletalks #christadelphianresources #christadelphianpreaching

thechristadelphiantidings

Sep 20

Read, "Sheep" by Paul Zilmer on our website, Tidings.org.

#christadelphian #paulzilmer #hisflock #TheGoodShepherd #gloryofthefather #glorytothefather

thechristadelphiantidings

Sep 19

DIFFERENT BUT UNITED
1 Chronicles 12
If you count very carefully, you will see that all fourteen tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron to make him king. (Fourteen includes Levi, Ephraim and the two half tribes of Manasseh, along with the usual tribes of Israel).

The act of making David King was probably the most united that the tribes had ever been or ever would be. Both previous to, and after that time, differences split them apart – sometimes for a moment, and at other times causing an irreparable breach.

Differences are going to happen among us whether we like it or not. We all have different personalities, backgrounds and needs, so it is impossible that we are going to see eye to eye in every situation. But one thing we can and must unite on is in setting up Jesus as our king and Lord. On that point we should be completely united with each other, just as Israel was completely united when they made David their king.

Let us unite for Christ.

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The above post was written by Brother Robert Prins, New Zealand, creator of ThinkyThings: https://thinkythings.com/

#christadelphian #thinkythings

thechristadelphiantidings

Sep 17

What portion of our lives is given to things that don’t last, things that are gone in a few years, or gone next year, or gone tomorrow? A lot, I’m guessing. Over 90%? 95%? 98%?
Read Paul Zilmer's, "Time for What Lasts" on our website, Tidings.org.

#christadelphian #paulzilmer

thechristadelphiantidings

Sep 16

What God is looking for are people of character. You can read the Bible, pray, and go to meeting until you’re blue in the face, but unless it comes from a character of compassion, grace, patience, love, faithfulness, forgiveness, and justice, it is for nothing.
Read the conclusion of Richard Morgan's, "The Righteous Shall Live by Faith" on our website, Tidings.org.

thechristadelphiantidings

Sep 16

We should rejoice, knowing that if we are faithful there will be a day when we will not only hear the LORD face-to-face as Jacob and Moses did but will see his full glory!

Read, "Is God Invisible?" by John Bilello on our website, Tidings.org. Search, "invisible".

#christadelphian #christadelphianmagazine

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Sep 12

The Bible is a book of joy, telling us how we can share in that joy.
https://tidings.org/magazine/the-joy-of-living-in-christ/

The Bible mentions joy, being joyous, and joyfulness at least 215 times, and there are other times when it is implied. Even when there is weeping, there is the promise of coming joy. David wrote, “weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” (Psa 30:5).

Read, "The Joy of Living in Christ" by Brother Russell Patterson on our website, Tidings.org. Search, "Joy".

thechristadelphiantidings

Sep 11

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.

Read, "Words I Hope I Never Hear Again" by Brother David Levin on our website, Tidings.org. Search, "Words".

#christadelphian

thechristadelphiantidings

Sep 10

Is Jesus coming like a thief or not like a thief? At an expected time or not expected? Will we be surprised or not surprised?
Read, "Expected" by Paul Zilmer here on our website, Tidings.org

#christadelphian #christadelphianmagazine #paulzilmer

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Sep 9

This family’s story is an amazing one of love and devotion, faith and courage, and a strong belief in the promises of God. Read it on our website, Tidings.org. "People Who Know Jesus, Part 2", by Rick Hill.

#christadelphian #christadelphianmagazine #christadelphianfaith

thechristadelphiantidings

Sep 7

ANNOUNCING THE NEW BLUE WORSHIP BOOK!
Pre-order today at theworshipbook.com

We are excited to announce that, Lord Willing, a new volume of around 130 original songs composed by Christadelphians is launching in April 2024! This is the third book in the series and will have a blue cover. The first was the purple Worship Book in 2008, and orange Worship Book in 2016.

Like our previous volumes, this collection will consist of original praise songs for personal and congregational worship, as well as solo and choral items. We are excited that this volume contains works by new composers and lyricists from our current youth who have grown up with the Worship Book as part of their standard praise repertoire.

Digital books are still available of purple, orange, and will also be available for the blue book but like previous volumes, we anticipate that hardcopies will sell out. Pre-orders help us determine how many books to print so to ensure you get one please pre-order your book today at theworshipbook.com

Rachel Hocking, Brisbane Ecclesia, Australia

#christadelphian #christadelphianyouth #christadelphianmusic #worshipbook #praisetogod #praisetogod🙏 #christadelphianhymnbook #christadelphianhyms #hymnsandworship #hymnsofgrace #HymnsofFaith

thechristadelphiantidings

Sep 5

THE HALIFAX PROJECT – AN APPEAL

In 2001, our young family moved to Nova Scotia. With so few Christadelphians in such a beautiful province, we initiated “The Halifax Project” to encourage brothers and sisters to relocate to this part of the Canadian Maritimes. We are thankful to God that we enjoyed a good deal of success, with several coming to help and staying for many years.

We have hosted Truth Corps and have run preaching campaigns and Bible seminars. After reaching a peak in membership of nineteen about a decade ago, due to retirements, relocations, and members falling asleep in Christ, the Halifax Ecclesia is now at seven members.

Therefore we would like to renew our appeal and are thinking especially of those who might be willing to commit to one or two years as self-sufficient, part-time domestic missionaries. We need those willing to be pioneers and to assist a small ecclesia with our regular meetings and taking part in outreach, including in-person and online Bible seminars.

There are also two other ecclesias in Atlantic Canada with which we interact: Sussex, New Brunswick and St John’s, Newfoundland. Members of both of these ecclesias also enjoy visits.

We are keen to see a Christadelphian presence continue in Nova Scotia as we await the return of our Savior. Please visit our website www.christadelphians.ns.ca or email directly with any questions us at nschristadelphians@gmail.com.

We are grateful for any kind of help and support, whether short-term or long-term, as we endeavor to keep a light stand shining brightly in this part of the world.

Stephen and Julie Snobelen,
Halifax Ecclesia, NS

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thechristadelphiantidings

Sep 4

Our Lord knows we are trying to serve. Sometimes we don’t know how best to do it. The example he gave us is the necessity of repeatedly seeking his Father in prayer.

Read, "Jesus and His Prayers" by brother Shane Kirkwood on our website, Tidings.org. Search "Jesus and his prayers".

thechristadelphiantidings

Sep 1

Paul's prayers, mainly on behalf of his brothers and sisters, were for spiritual blessings and insights about Inner Being transformation.

Read, "The Lord be With Your Spirit" on our website on our website, Tidings.org. Search "inner being". You can also listen to it on Spotify.

thechristadelphiantidings

Aug 31

Read, "Veil" by Paul Zilmer on our website, Tidings.org.

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thechristadelphiantidings

Aug 30

When you think of our Lord's return, what sign do you feel is most convincing that we live in the Last Days? Jump over to our website, Tidings.org and take the poll today!

thechristadelphiantidings

Aug 29

Beware the “green-eyed monster.” Shakespeare coined this idiom to describe the illness and ferocity of envy and jealousy. Since the days of Cain’s fatal envy towards Abel, this monster has triggered violence, destruction, greed, division, and hatred. It lurks in the locker room, the boardroom, the local mall, and even our ecclesias. Social media and the consumer economy are perniciously engineered to evoke the green-eyed monster in all of us.

Read Nathan Badger's, "Psalms for the Night Seasons: Envy" on our website, Tidings.org. Search "envy"

#christadelphian

thechristadelphiantidings

Aug 28

Our cover article in this month's issue reminds us of the importance of always being ready to learn. "Knowledge alone has never been the intent of our God. But we are also encouraged to savor the tasty morsels of wisdom in Scripture."
Read the article on our website, Tidings.org. Search, "always ready"

thechristadelphiantidings

Aug 25

The September 2023 Issue of The Tidings is ready! Our goal, as always is to help build faith in the Christadelphian community and this month we are pleased to share with you a number of articles which we believe will do just that.

You can find this month's issue and all the articles on our website, Tidings.org.

In our editorial this month, “Always Ready to Learn” we see how our experiences in life teach us the need for forgiveness and God's incredible mercy and grace. Nate Badger continues with “Psalms for the Night Seasons” with a focus on envy and jealousy, teaching us the difference between the two and what God has to say about such things. And Richard Morgan finishes up his series on The Just Shall Live by Faith.

We continue our special year-long focus on prayer with two articles, Darren Tappouras’, “Lord Be With Your Spirit”, and Shane Kirkwood’s “Jesus and His Prayers”. We are also excited to introduce a new series by David Levin entitled, “Words I Hope I Never Hear Again”.

In this month’s issue you will find some great exhortations sure to speak to your heart, a book review, some interesting letters to the editors and preaching updates from Tobago, Jamaica, Panama and Guyana.

You can access the magazine on Tidings.org. And if you want to be added to our email list where all the links are emailed to you each month, please click the subscribe link when you're on the on website.

thechristadelphiantidings

Aug 24

In our, "Who do you want to meet in the Kingdom?" image series conclusion, we present the final three answers from young people around the world. Read the full article and see all 10 responses on our website, tidings.org. Search "in the kingdom"

#christadelphian #christadelphianyouth #christadelphianstalk #christadelphianmagazine #inthekingdom #biblecharacters

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Philippians 1:27 NASB

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