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

INCLUDED IN THIS ISSUE

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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Life Application

Shame and Grace in the Life of a Believer

Defining and discussing shame and grace from a Biblical viewpoint is not only relevant, but crucial.

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In a world of wealth, idols, and 5,000 gods, God quietly chose a barren woman and an ordinary family to change the course of history.

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Exhortation and Consolation

The Cost of Compassion

Compassion is not just a passing feeling or a fleeting emotion. It is something learned and practiced.

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Preaching and Teaching

An Uplifting Journey

Surrounded by blooming flowers, warm hospitality, and deep Bible study, we witnessed how faith is growing in Mexico, one disciple at a time.

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Preaching and Teaching

The New Frontier for Proclaiming The Gospel: Part 2

What if making disciples of all nations could now happen at digital speed, reaching seekers worldwide through story, connection, and Scripture?

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Life Application

Thoughts on the Way: Keep it Simple

Facing death in a Roman dungeon, Paul didn’t write theology, he wrote heart-level advice on humility, contentment, and keeping the faith alive.

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Nov 7

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Do you think it’s possible to quantify the benefits of regular Bible reading? Almost everyone would agree that reading the Bible is a good thing and positively influences people’s life choices. But can we analyze this mathematically? This article shares some fascinating facts about Bible reading - including something very cool for our teens.

Read, "The Force of Four" by Melinda Flatley on Tidings.org

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Nov 6

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The days of the prophet Haggai were difficult times for God’s people. We must be careful not to be too quick to condemn them for failing to see the obvious. Would they have needed a Haggai if the circumstances were so obvious? They were dealing with circumstances that brought discouragement from every direction!

Read, "Living in the Day of Small Things" by Ted Sleeper Tiding.org

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Nov 5

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We live in a world where comparison is nearly unavoidable. Whether we realize it or not, it often shapes how we see ourselves and perceive others. Some of us are students, others have graduated and are in the workforce, and some have even retired. Some live in apartments, others live in houses. But regardless of where we are, we often look around and measure our lives by someone else’s standard.

God never intended for us to evaluate our worth by what others are doing or achieving. Yet we live in a society fueled by competition and comparison, always striving for the next best thing, setting records, chasing innovation, and crafting the perfect image. This obsession with “comparison” has become a spiritual threat, one that creeps into every corner of life—family, friendships, relationships, even within the ecclesia.

Continue reading, "Comparison is the Thief of Joy" by Joseph Pommer at Tidings.org

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Nov 4

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Corruption is the misuse of entrusted power or resources for personal gain. It has plagued human history from ancient times to the present day. Often associated with developing countries, this illness is instead a universal challenge, and thrives even in modern Western countries.

God’s Word, our spiritual and moral guide, offers deep insights into the nature of corruption, its harmful effects, and God’s call for justice, integrity, and righteousness. In this article, we will explore how the Bible addresses several forms of corruption and provides wisdom that transcends time, geography, and culture.

Find, "Bribery and Corruption" by Nathan Badger at Tidings.org

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Nov 3

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Included in our November issue is an account of Eli. It starts:

The Biblical account of Eli and his sons presents one of Scripture’s most sobering examinations of leadership failure. Here was a man described as having “good desires for the people of Israel” and “reverence for God,” yet his tolerance of his sons’ egregious behavior led to catastrophic consequences that rippled through an entire generation. What can we learn from Eli’s tragic example about parenting, leadership, and the courage required to uphold God’s standards?

Explore the answer on Tidings.org
"The Tragedy of Eli" by David Fraser

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Nov 2

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The CBMAC provided a new update on the Hurricane Melissa today:

We’re starting to hear a little from brothers and sisters in the Broughton area and are relieved and thankful that so far everyone is safe. It’s too early to be able to get any kind of an assessment of the damage that individuals have sustained as connection is so limited and people are still figuring out how to just get through each day. However, given the images of total destruction coming from the Black River area (image), we anticipate that there will be significant damage in the wider region surrounding it where a number of believers are located.

Despite this, we’ve received the following message from Bro Leecroft showing the beautiful, resilient spirit of the Jamaican people:

“…everyone is optimistic about moving forward even with thoughts of how hard it will be from here on in. The best part about all this is that there’s this one belief in everyone that once we have life we have everything… whatever possessions that are lost can be regained but life couldn’t.”

We’re so thankful to our God for saving the lives of our loved ones.

Bro Nathan and Sis Antonia Giordano,
CBMC-Jamaica Link Couple

Image: An aerial view of destroyed buildings following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, in Black River, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica on October 29, 2025.
Ricardo Makyn/AFP via Getty Images

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Oct 31

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Continued Updates from the CBMAC:

The situation in Jamaica is unfolding daily. We’ve made contact with brothers and sisters in Kingston, May Pen, Spanish Town, Port Maria and Round Hill, where so far everyone is safe, though contending with varying degrees of damage. Power and water are out across much of the island and nearly all communication is down in the western side that received the most direct hit, so there are brothers and sisters we’ve heard nothing from yet.

It will be some time before we really know what the needs are and the best way to address them, but both we and the brothers and sisters across Jamaica appreciate the prayers, love, and support of the brotherhood worldwide as they navigate this tremendously difficult situation. We’ll share more information as we have it.

Updates: https://cbma.net/news/hurricane-melissa/

Donations: https://cbma.net/donate/

Image Credit: Drone view of a traffic jam and flooding after Hurricane Melissa made landfall in St Elizabeth, Jamaica, October 29, 2025. Maria Alejandra Cardona, REUTERS

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Oct 30

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Hurricane Melissa Update:

Jamaica Update from Nathan Giordano, CBMC Link to Jamaica:

We've reached out to everyone across the island, and at this point have heard that the brothers and sisters in Kingston, Spanish Town and May Pen are okay. Many are without power and water, but everyone is safe. We have not heard from the brothers and sisters on the western side because that's where the storm hit and communications are down. We're checking in daily.

Haiti Report from Bro. Steve Johnson (Bloomington, Illinois):

I have heard that Les Cayes and the southwest (where we have been doing Bible conferences) is a real mess, with a number of deaths. Carrefour where the ecclesia is located, is not nearly as damaged. A lot of rain but not the flooding as in Les Cayes. Brothers and sisters are okay.

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Image credit: Drone view of flooding after Hurricane Melissa made landfall in St Elizabeth, Jamaica, October 29, 2025. Maria Alejandra Cardona/Reuters

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Oct 27

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When influential voices in our community act in ways that don’t reflect Christ, what should we do? Dave Jennings reminds us that standing guard isn’t about criticism, it’s about care. Faith requires vigilance, not silence.

“We must stand guard over two crucial issues. The first is our need to be a community that discerns what righteousness is, solely by the words of Scripture. It matters not who says what. Are we able to verify what is being said by a reading of the Word? Boldly test and verify. Accept and hold fast to what is correct. Have nothing to do with error.

The second issue is behavior. When we see un-Christlike behavior in our ecclesias, it requires rebuke and correction. It is not to be tolerated from anyone, especially our leaders."

Read the full article on our website.

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Oct 24

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In a world of noise, truth and grace matter more than ever. The November issue of Tidings calls us to faithful leadership, courageous integrity, and deeper joy in Christ.

Read it free today on Tidings.org

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Oct 22

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Hymn 142 is one of my favorite hymns. I believe it is good to base an exhortation on a hymn, especially when the Bible references may be traced. We are told to exhort one another in “psalms and hymns and spiritual songs.” (Colossians 3:16). So, when we sing with one another, we are also exhorting one another.

Find, "God Moves in a Mysterious Way" by George Booker on Tidings.org

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Oct 20

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One year ago, Bro. Simon Tarypally of the Shadnagar Ecclesia, Hyderabad, India, travelled to Kenya. He visited the Kenyan Christadelphian Bible Youth Camp and other regions of Kenya during his trip. The last week of the trip was spent at Maji-Moto Springs where they had the largest congregation of youth, more than 600 attendees and another 250 ecclesial members! Read the story on Tidings.org.

"Kenyan Mission Visit" authored by Dave Jennings

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Oct 17

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You are invited to join on an upcoming trip to Israel.

Bro. Ivor Southgate of the Bracknell Ecclesia, UK, is organizing an exciting tour to Israel from May 7-18, 2026, Lord willing.

Locations to be visited include: Caesarea, Mt Carmel, Megiddo, Beit Shean, Jezreel Valley, Lower Galilee and the Sea of Galilee, Northern Israel, Banias (Caesarea Philippi), the Dead Sea, Ein Gedi, Masada, Samaria region, Tel Lachish, Ekron, Jaffa, and in Jerusalem the City of David, the Old City, and Yad Vashem (World Holocaust Remembrance Center).

On this tour you will enjoy wonderful fellowship with the group, as well as brothers and sisters living in Israel. For further information, please email Bro. Ivor at: iandmsouthgate@gmail.com

A visit to the Holy Land is an experience like no other.

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Oct 15

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The November Issue of The High Calling is Now Available! https://thehighcalling.net/ Read the latest issue in English, French, Dutch, Filipino, Spanish, Swahili, Farsi or Urdu.
[Spanish and Urdu versions will be available over the next few days!]

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.

Offered in 8 languages: https://thehighcalling.net/

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Oct 14

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Bro. Geoffrey Smith, from the Ware Ecclesia in the UK. shares some important information about a new Williamsburg Christadelphian Foundation (WCF) program, and also provides helpful insights into the world of digital preaching. Bro. Geoff is exceptionally qualified to write this article, having been a double Emmy award winner and documentary professional for over thirty years, many of them at the BBC in London. Find the article on Tidings.org
"The New Frontier for Proclaiming the Gospel"

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Oct 13

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We humbly request financial donations for the continuation of the Texas Christadelphian Camp and Conference Center.

"If our Lord remains away, what better investment can we make than in a place where not only our young people but also brothers and sisters of all ages can gather in peace and safety to be strengthened in the bonds of fellowship? We aim to raise $35,000 to put towards the speaker’s cabin, restrooms, and dormitories. With this thought in mind, we, the Committee, humbly request financial donations for the continuation of the camp"

Find the article and where to donate by searching "Christadelphian Camp and Conference Center" by Mark Ishman on Tidings.org

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Oct 12

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A, "Letter to the Editor" submitted by a long-time subscriber to The Tidings:

Twice recently in our publications, once in Christadelphian Tidings, I have come across the recommendation that private prayer be said in kneeling position.

I thought I should speak up for those who are not able to kneel. Kneeling is something which has been absent from my accomplishments for nearly thirty years. If I get down to ground level, I will only get up with help. Assistance is not always available. Personal prayer is supposed to be private, and I do not think it is appropriate to depend on someone for assistance, nor is it always convenient.

My prayers are nonetheless sincere. I humble myself gladly, in bent posture, before the great and mighty hand of the Creator. He will return to me the ability to kneel in His Kingdom if that is His intention.

Perhaps such references to kneeling could please be tempered in future with a little parenthesis for those no longer able. I speak for all in my situation.

David Welch
Teignmouth Ecclesia, UK,
long-time subscriber to The Tidings

Editor’s Note: We sincerely thank our Bro. Welch for his letter. We fully agree with him that physical acts done in prayer are not what is essential, but rather the humility and sincerity of heart. Thank you, brother, for reminding us to show greater sensitivity on this issue.

Find all letters to the editor at https://tidings.org/the-articles/letters-to-editor/

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Oct 11

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Bro. John Pople wrote “To Speak Well of God—An Exposition of the Book of Job” in 2009 (available through tidings.org). The Tidings was pleased to receive this paraphrase he recently completed of the story of Job.

Find, "The Book of Job: A Paraphrase" on Tidings.org

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Oct 10

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Jesus is said to “abrogate the law of condemnation”, a word that we don’t tend to use very often, if at all. The phrase refers to how Jesus solved our shared problem. Our article today dives into this in more detail.

Find, "The Abrogation of the Law of Condemnation" by Richard Morgan on Tidings.org

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Oct 9

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If you had to choose one word to describe the kind of person who should lead an ecclesia, what would it be? Paul uses one word twice in Titus 1:6-7. It’s not “successful.” It’s not “gifted.” It’s not even “capable.” It’s “blameless,” or some translations have “above reproach.”

That’s the first and primary qualification for elders in the ecclesia. Not perfection. Not performance. But a life of integrity. Someone whose life is lived out in the open. Someone whose public role is supported by a private life of godliness.

Find, "Titus: Transformed by Grace, Part 3" by Andrew Weller on Tidings.org

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