The Christadelphian Tidings of the Kingdom of God

December 22, 2023

The Historicity of Jesus’s Death and Resurrection

Alan Markwith

Unlike legends that often take multiple generations to develop, the claims of the resurrection of Jesus were recorded right away. ...continue

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Is Christ Divided?
Dave Jennings
Calling All Moms
Nancy Brinkerhoff and Linda Beckerson
The Historicity of Jesus’s Death and ResurrectionConservatism and Liberalism
Steve Davis

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January 8, 2024

Paul Zilmer

An imagining based on Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke 2:1-16 ...continue

December 22, 2023

Special Section: Personal Witnessing

Dave Jennings

What is personal witnessing? Is it truly something we can all do? ...continue

December 22, 2023

Retirement Notices

Alan Markwith

We are announcing the retirement of three of our longstanding committee members, and we would like to thank each of them and their spouses for their dedicated service to the community. ...continue

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Titus: Transformed by Grace: Part 3

Leaders Who Look Like Christ—The Qualification of Elders

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Life Application

How Should We Describe Her?

It's no secret that words have power, and some are more powerful than others.

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Exhortation and Consolation

The Right Direction

When I'm headed in the right direction...

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Exhortation and Consolation

Deny Your Faith!

We are surrounded by a culture that does not demand we reject God outright. It only asks that we keep quiet, blend in.

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Preaching and Teaching

The New Frontier for Proclaiming the Gospel

The Williamsburg Christadelphian Foundation (WCF) is launching a major new outreach initiative on YouTube.

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First Principles

The Abrogation of the Law of Condemnation

Let’s see if we can reverse engineer this clause and figure out what was on the mind of those who penned it.

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Sep 8

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We were made for real community, not virtual.

Nancy Brinkerhoff offers a review of Jonathan Haidt’s, "The Anxious Generation" as one way to start addressing today’s parents’ questions about technology and social media. Find it on Tidings.org.

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Sep 7

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In Acts 2:37-47, those who heard the Apostle Peter were baptized because they believed the Gospel of salvation preached by the apostles and obeyed their call to repentance. A true Christian’s life begins at baptism and involves changes in how we think and live.

We will explore a helpful summary of a disciple’s new life found in this passage in Acts where we find four specific activities...

Find, "A Disciple's Life" by Ted Sleeper on Tidings.org

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Sep 5

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When we read the Bible, we must remember that what was evident to early readers requires scrutiny. They knew each story’s cultural context, political tensions, and spiritual implications. Today, we approach the figure of Jeroboam, a character often reduced to a single phrase: “Jeroboam, the one who made Israel sin.”

But was it always like this? What happened in his heart that caused him to go from being chosen by God to becoming an eternal warning? This is the story of a man whose history has been forgotten and has become only a bad memory; it is the story of a man who, despite earning merit, disobeyed by allowing fear to rule his heart and dictate his decisions.

Find, "Jeroboam: When Fear Governs the Heart" by Rene Castillo at Tidings.org

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Sep 3

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The Sacred Duty of the Night Watch: "Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch." (Mark 13:35-37 KJV)

These words echo across nearly two millennia as among the last instructions our Lord Jesus gave to all his disciples before his arrest. They form part of a wonderful trilogy of divine commands: “Take heed, watch, and pray.” These concepts define the Christian’s posture in this present evil world. Of these three, perhaps none carries more weight or demands deeper understanding than the command to “watch.”

Find, "Watch! A Call to Spiritual Vigilance" by David Fraser on Tidings.org

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Sep 1

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Guilt and shame are powerful emotions that can derail our sleep. They are profound forces that affect our mental and emotional well-being and our relationship with God and others. Have you ever lain awake and wrestled with intense shame or a sense of guilt from something you’ve said, thought, done, or left undone?

You are not alone! The Psalms show that these feelings were often at the core of David’s troubled night seasons (Psalm 22:2; 16:7). David’s experiences can help us: his turmoil can validate our own experiences, and he frequently offers healthy “night lights” (i.e. solutions) to work through these challenges and restore sleep (Psalm 4:8).1

Read Part 4 of, "Psalms for the Night Seasons" by Nathan Badger at Tidings.org

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Aug 28

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There is a tendency for the flesh to want to avoid those with whom we disagree. We can build thick walls to separate ourselves. It can lead to grossly inaccurate assessments about the other community because we don’t really know them and don’t feel we can trust them. We don’t have vital dialogue to help us understand another opinion. Solomon wrote, “Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions.” (Proverbs 18:2 NLT).

Find our editorial this month, "Building Bridges" by Dave Jennings at Tidings.org

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Aug 25

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September's Issue is Now Available!
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September's issue will be ready on Monday! If you haven't finished with the articles from our special summer issue, best get to it! Tidings.org > Magazine > Current Issue

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Aug 23

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As we wrap up this summer's special issue we take a look at the three key themes addressed throughout the articles:
✔ Spiritual Encouragement and Mindfulness,
✔ Encouraging One Another in the Community, and;
✔ Biblical Reflection and Application.

This special issue offered us a multifaceted perspective on Christian living, emphasizing the importance of faith, hope, love, and active engagement in personal spiritual growth and community support. We hope and pray this special issue motivated you to live intentionally, guided by Biblical principles, to be a source of encouragement and support to those around you.

Read the summary by Peter Bilello, our Special Issue Editor on Tidings.org.

Find all the articles on the Current Issues Page of the website... but only for a few more days! The next issue is coming on Monday!

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Aug 20

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“Just do it,” Jesus is telling them in John 15. “If you will only do whatsoever I command you, you will come to understand that what I do, I do as a friend. You just have to do it!”

"Just Do It" by Chris Clark on Tidings.org

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Aug 17

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Life can be exhausting, arduous and stressful, even for believers. Like everyone else, we can be overcome by the brutal circumstances of daily events... Our faith, conviction and trust in our God must be the force we courageously embrace daily as we fight the good fight that enables us to overcome.

We cannot, and must not feel sufficient in ourselves, having the Truth, and thus be content to live out that truth only for ourselves; but instead we must extend God’s truth to others, in our thoughts, in our words and our actions, in the hope we might impact others in this lost and dying world—that they too might have an opportunity to be a part of God’s divine Kingdom.

Find, "Sharing the Good News" by Nigel Small on Tidings.org

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Aug 15

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The High Calling is an online magazine, available because of the collaboration between The Tidings, The Christadelphian, and Glad Tidings magazines with sponsorship provided by the Christadelphian Bible Mission groups.

The spread of the gospel in the first century involved each person being able to hear and understand the words of truth in their own tongue (Acts 2:8). While we don’t have access to the Spirit gift of tongues today, we acknowledge that our goal must be to invest in the translated word. The High Calling is produced by a team of brothers and sisters who are dedicated to serving you.

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Aug 12

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As someone who has had the privilege of working on the choral program at the Eastern Christadelphian Bible School for a few years now, I’ve seen firsthand how music can touch hearts and encourage both singers and listeners alike.

Find "Encouraging One Another Through Music" by Chantal Fulmer on Tidings.org

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Aug 10

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In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it is easy to overlook those who are struggling. The fainthearted, those who are timid or discouraged, often suffer in silence. The noise of the world drowns out their voices. Yet the Bible calls us to a different standard:

1 Th 5:14 admonishes us to “Encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.” (NASB).

This profound verse reminds us that our compassion and support play a crucial role in lifting up those who are weary.

Find, "Encouraging the Fainthearted" by Rob Webb on Tidings.org

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Aug 5

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Words can heal—or they can crush.

Why is it so easy to tear down with a sentence and so hard to build up with a paragraph? This article explores the powerful impact of our words, how Scripture calls us to speak life, and what we can do when we’re on the receiving end of criticism or discouragement. If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation feeling deflated—or want to avoid doing that to others—this is for you. ✨

The Power of the Tongue by Chris Sales at Tidings.org

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Aug 3

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How can we best exhort one another? Reflecting on years of experience, Brother John Bilello shares practical insights for exhorting. It's a starting point where you can weave your own interests, abilities and presentation style into your messages.

"A Synopsis: How to Exhort" by John Bilello at Tidings.org

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Jul 31

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Today, most of us are keenly aware of our global community. My home ecclesia in Baltimore has members from across North America, the UK, Bolivia, Australia, and the Congo. Many of us don’t just attend our local Bible School, but travel to Bible Schools across the country and worldwide. With the internet, we can join online events hosted by ecclesias thousands of miles away and get news from our brothers and sisters around the globe in an instant.

But what struck me recently is that this global perspective is not some new phenomenon technology has suddenly unlocked for the community of God’s followers. God has always intended for His followers to think beyond their local communities. It has been part of the gospel message from the very beginning.

Read, "Think Globally" by Gideon Hewitson at Tidings.org

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Jul 28

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It may seem counterintuitive to our fleshly mind that anything good can come out of waiting. Yet the prophet Isaiah tells us to use our spiritual mind and wait on Yahweh to do His bidding. The Bible is very clear: the LORD is so great that those who wait upon Him will not get tired but rather be renewed in their strength.

“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31).

What a wonderful aspect of Yahweh’s fortitude He has given to His believers. How much more should we trust in Yahweh to keep His promise so long ago in the Garden of Eden to Adam and Eve—to send a deliverer to establish His Kingdom forever?

"Be Encouraged: Yahweh Has a Plan" by Jared Keyes on Tidings.org

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Jul 25

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Life often brings times of sorrow, shame, and struggle that can feel overwhelming. In these moments, it is easy to feel alone, persecuted, trapped, depressed, or burdened by guilt, uncertain of the path ahead. Yet amid our trials, one unfailing source of strength and hope is the Word of God.

This hope isn’t just an abstract idea of comfort or a sentimental thought. It is a real and practical truth. Scripture offers countless examples of individuals whose lives were genuinely strengthened by God’s Word in their most difficult moments.

"Encouraged by God's Word" by Tej Chippada on Tidings.org

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Jul 23

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So, do we long for a spiritual reawakening, a rekindling of our faith, as we should, or do we just go about our daily lives thinking things will change, and we will get back to God in due course? Or do we contemplate and take encouragement and strength from the divine creation that surrounds us every day? So, where should we look for such encouragement?

"Focus on the Little Things" by Peter Bilello on Tidings.org

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Philippians 1:27 NASB

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