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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Preaching and Teaching

Outreach Trips

A story of hope in the DRC and locally with our Swahili brethren in Canada.

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Life Application

Jesus devoted his life to teaching and demonstrating God’s fundamentals. Everything he taught was radical: fundamental and out of the norm.

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First Principles

Edenic Law and the Book of Romans – Part 4

Law motivates us to sin, and grace motivates us to be righteous.

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Life Application

Book Review: “Breaking the Cycle“

This book explores the complex realities of domestic violence and challenges us as believers to confront this evil with a Christ-like heart.

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Life Application

Bible Study for Busy Moms

When we put the words of God into our hearts, they will come out in our words and actions.

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A Fresh Look at Jonah, Part 1

A common notion is that the purpose of the book of Jonah is to show the Father is concerned for all of His creation. But what if that wasn't the case?

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thechristadelphiantidings

Feb 20

To further the quote in the image, "....This is not to say that the ecclesia or the ecclesially appointed support person should be an advocate for the abuser. This must not be the case. This support should come from brothers and sisters experienced in dealing with such situations, maintaining an emotional distance to avoid manipulation."

The quote you've read comes from a book that Bro. Andrew and Sis. Julie Weller (Cumberland Ecclesia, Australia) have written called, Breaking the Cycle: A Scriptural Approach to Domestic Violence.

They have witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of domestic violence within our community. Their intention with this new book is to shed light on domestic violence’s realities, equip readers with Scriptural guidance, and inspire compassionate action within our community.

Through this work, they aim to break the silence, educate, and advocate for lasting change that reflects our calling to do justice, seek mercy, and maintain faithfulness. This book promises to be a good support for our Christadelphian community in recognizing and addressing the problem of domestic violence. It is being released as part of the Tidings EcclesiaSafe Program.

**Read the full book review: Tidings.org, Search: Breaking the Cycle
**Download the book for free (or purchase a copy): Tidings.org > Bookstore
**Find other resources from Ecclesia Safe: https://tidings.ecclesiasafe.org/

#christadelphian #enddomesticviolence #domesticviolencesurvior #domesticviolence #domesticviolenceadvocate #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolenceprevention

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Feb 19

At the end of each year, there are two Bible schools in Central America: one in Costa Rica and one in El Salvador. Each year, alternatingly, one of the two countries hosts a larger international school, inviting brothers and sisters from neighboring countries to participate. In comparison, the other has a smaller school, mainly for the members of that country. This year, it was El Salvador’s turn to host the smaller Bible School.

It was once again a joy to be at the school. A few visitors came from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Bolivia, and the US making more than 80 of us in attendance.

Bre. Cristian Mamani and Sami Borja from La Paz, Bolivia, led the young people’s classes. Their topic was “Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God,” dealing with themes such as social media, career choices, appropriate friendships, and the importance of finding partners in the Truth. As one might imagine, there was plenty of interaction! The young people were in discussion groups. Afterward, each group chose someone to report on what they talked about.

The younger children studied the life of Joseph, immersing themselves wholeheartedly in the drama of the story.

Salvadoran brethren gave the main adult classes on “Not losing our first love.” The men’s class was on the importance of the family in the ecclesial structure, while the women focused on the passage in the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus tells us, “Leave your gift before the altar, and go: first be reconciled to your brother.”

Other activities included sports for the young folk and Bible bingo for the less agile. In the evenings, there were daily readings, traditional Bible quizzes, and skits by the children and young people. One of the skits was a modern rendition of the Prodigal Son. A group of girls entertained us with Jewish dancing, and later, everyone gathered around the traditional bonfire until midnight.

For our members and young people scattered around Latin America, gatherings such as this play a critical role in establishing and maintaining fellowship and friendship. We are all very grateful to the CBMA for making these events possible.

Jim and Jean Hunter,
CBMA Links for El Salvador

thechristadelphiantidings

Feb 17

"The unexpected success of Kilcoy's Vacation Bible School in Guyana was a delightful surprise for all of us." Read Sister Dinah's summary of the experience:

This past July 2024, Bro. John and I, along with our three children (Boaz, Phinehas, and Hezekiah), traveled to Guyana for a few weeks to help support some of the preaching efforts in Guyana. Bro. Rafeek, Sis. Rose Soolaman and our nephew Zarath also traveled with us. One of the main projects for this trip was to run a Vacation Bible School (VBS) and outreach in the village of Kilcoy.

Additionally, we intended to spend some focused time with a group of young people from the local community, with whom we have been having virtual CYC classes for the last four years. We are happy to share that five young ladies from this group asked us for baptism classes on this trip and have been taking baptismal preparation studies with us for the past few months! We expect a few members to be added to Kilcoy ecclesia shortly, God-willing.

The VBS was a humbling experience that exceeded our expectations in ways words cannot express. With over 100 attendees, God truly blessed this effort, and the response was so overwhelming that the hall was bursting at the seams with children. The unexpected success of VBS was a delightful surprise for all of us.

Dinah Pillion,
Maple Ridge Ecclesia, BC

thechristadelphiantidings

Feb 16

... and this should not stop them from supporting the safety of the survivor and children and their decisions, whether a professional domestic violence counselor is involved or not."

Domestic violence is a distortion of God’s intent for relationships, and a violation of His command to love one another. As Christ’s followers, we cannot afford to be silent or passive. We must confront this evil with truth and act with compassion, offering a path to healing and accountability.

Find the book that every ecclesial library needs (free to download or available to purchase). There is a North American option and a UK, NZ, Australia: https://tidings.org/publications/

Book review provided by The Tidings' editor: https://tidings.org/articles/book-review-breaking-the-cycle/

#christadelphian #enddomesticviolence #domesticviolencesurvior #domesticviolence #domesticviolenceadvocate #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolenceprevention

thechristadelphiantidings

Feb 15

The March issue for The High Calling magazine is now available in SIX (6) languages:
Filipino (Tagalog), Nederlands, Français, Kiswahili, English, فارسی
https://thehighcalling.net/

The High Calling is a Christadelphian magazine with English articles translated from English into French, Swahili, Farsi, Dutch and Filipino - with even more languages on the way! Receive the next issue in your inbox or by phone: https://thehighcalling.net/

Well over half of our brothers and sisters do not speak English, help us spread the word so we can get this edifying content to them. Tag them below or forward them this link: https://thehighcalling.net/

#christadelphian #thehighcalling #thehighcallingmagazine #thehighcallingmagazin #christadelphiansinafrica #christadelphiansinthephilippines

thechristadelphiantidings

Feb 14

Book Excerpt: "Domestic violence is, by definition, not a “marriage problem.” Marriage problems are problems that are attributable to problems with the four “Cs”: Caring, Communicating, Compromising and Committing.

"Domestic violence is about power and control. Marriage problems can rightly be said to require “two to tango,” but power and control is a behavior of only one toward the other. It establishes unequal power.

"It means that one does not ensure the other’s perspectives or needs are considered. Communication becomes effectively one-way. Only one partner compromises and there is no commitment from the other party to develop what ostensibly were the joint goals for the marriage."

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It is a difficult and painful truth that abuse can occur even within our Christadelphian community. Despite our shared faith and commitment to following Christ, instances of domestic violence and coercive control still emerge. In some cases, abusers may misuse religious teachings to justify their actions or demand submission in ways that contradict Christ’s teachings of mutual respect and love.

Silence and stigma play significant roles in allowing this behavior to persist. Victims may be reluctant to speak up due to fear of judgment, mistaken understanding of Scriptural teachings, or concern for the reputation of their families or ecclesias. Addressing this requires a conscious effort to educate our community not only about the realities of abuse but also about the importance of a godly and compassionate response that prioritizes the well-being of the oppressed.

Book Review: https://tidings.org/articles/book-review-breaking-the-cycle/
Free Download: https://tidings.org/publications/
To Purchase: https://tidings.org/publications/

#christadelphian #enddomesticviolence #domesticviolencesurvior #domesticviolence #domesticviolenceadvocate #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolenceprevention

thechristadelphiantidings

Feb 13

"I thoroughly enjoy The Tidings magazine with the variety of articles it presents. I recently finished reading the November 2024 edition. I would like to submit the following comments relating to the Nicaragua article..."

"Thanks to both you and Bro. Bill Link, in particular, for your articles in the latest edition of The Tidings. I am so grateful for these articles addressing our typical attitude toward Israel and the temptation to deify everything that the secular nation does..."

Read the letters on Tidings.org

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thechristadelphiantidings

Feb 11

In Romans 7, Paul’s point is that we experience a battle between the principles of God and the way the flesh operates. Think of it as having the desire to fly but encountering the law of gravity. However, Paul speaks here of those who are no longer under the Law of Moses in the sense that the Jews were in the Old Covenant.

Find "Edenic Law and the Book of Romans, Part 5" by Richard Morgan on Tidings.org

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thechristadelphiantidings

Feb 11

"The point of a partnership is to live an enriched, fulfilling life in each other’s company, not to focus on and spend a lot of the time attacking, undermining and exploiting the other party. These things are reflected in the purposes of Scriptural marriage: to become “heirs together of the grace of life” (1 Peter 3:7 KJV) – a true “joint venture” of Godly marriage the Father established from Eden; and to produce “a Godly offspring” (Malachi 2:13-15)."

The book, "Breaking the Cycle", pulls back the curtain on the hidden reality of domestic violence, revealing its impact where we least expect it. This book uncovers the painful cycle that binds victims, and the subtle ways abuse takes root. Download for free or purchase a copy at tidings.org > publications

#christadelphian #breakingthecycle

thechristadelphiantidings

Feb 9

Find, "A Fresh Look at Jonah, Part 2" by David Carroll on Tidings.org.

thechristadelphiantidings

Feb 9

You might think your parenting ends when you become a grandparent, but it does not. It just takes on another facet, a different role. Speaking to many other older brothers and sisters, we all agree that it is a delightful time in our lives. We can enjoy our grandchildren on a level different from when our kids were young.

Find, "Grandparents Helping to Shape Faith", by Linda Beckerson on Tidings.org

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thechristadelphiantidings

Feb 7

"We found many common misconceptions about domestic violence. Evidence of the misapplication of Scripture to the problem was a common theme."

You'll notice over the next two weeks we'll be coming back and highlighting, "Breaking the Cycle", a book we introduced you to last month. We feel strongly about sharing this book which explores the complex realities of domestic violence and challenges us as believers to confront this evil with a Christ-like heart.

Download for free or purchase your own copy here:
https://tidings.org/publications/

thechristadelphiantidings

Feb 3

God indeed respects courage from His followers. He is displeased with cowardice.

Read, "Lost Causes" by Peter Wisniowski at Tidings.org

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thechristadelphiantidings

Jan 31

Building from yesterday's post - here are the 5 final answers for the question we asked young people over a year and a half ago: Who are you most looking forward to meeting in the Kingdom? These are just small snippets of what they had to say. Find their full responses at Tidings.org. "Who I'd Like to Meet in the Kingdom"

thechristadelphiantidings

Jan 30

A year and a half ago we published an article asking 10 young people who they are most looking forward to meeting in the Kingdom. We're sharing 5 of those responses today and the other 5 tomorrow. These are just excerpts, find their full and thoughtful answers on Tidings. org. "Who I'd Like to Meet in the Kingdom".

thechristadelphiantidings

Jan 29

In Col 1:10-11, Paul reminds us to be cheerful and joyful while waiting patiently for something. He also adds longsuffering to the prayer. While we can employ patience when we wait for something or endure a momentary inconvenience, like waiting to eat my burrito, longsuffering is needed when we endure a longer-term and much more serious hardship.
Find, "Patience" by Brad Butts on Tidings.org

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thechristadelphiantidings

Jan 28

Does your ecclesia have a library? Maybe it's time to get some fresh titles! Learn more about (or sign up to) our Book Distributor Program! Find it at Tidings.org > Bookstore

https://tidings.org/publications/book-distributors/

#christadelphians #christadelphianreading #christadelphianresources #christadelphianbooks #christadelphianbookshop

thechristadelphiantidings

Jan 27

There’s a verse in Hebrews that I never paid much attention to until a few years ago. Now, it’s one of my favorites. Hebrews 6:19 says, “This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and one which enters within the veil.” Let's explore this soul-anchoring hope.

Fins "Unsinkable Faith" by Jessica Miller on Tidings.org

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thechristadelphiantidings

Jan 25

As a community of believers, we undergo countless life changes. But the “anchor of the soul” (Hebrews 6:19) is the hope we share. It connects men and women from vastly different walks of life, cultures, and regions of the world. In most cases, we would never have met if it were not for our common hope. It’s possible we wouldn’t even be drawn to each other if we were co-workers or neighbors. The gospel trumps all differences. Distinctions the world makes to define and separate people are meaningless as we unite to worship our God. And what is it that is at the center of our community?

The answer comes as no surprise. Read on at Tidings.org.
"In My Live, I Love You More" by Dave Jennings.

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thechristadelphiantidings

Jan 23

The February 2025 Issue of The Tidings is ready, TWO DAYS EARLY!

This month Jessica Miller talks about an Unsinkable Faith, and Brad Butts exhorts about Patience. Dave Jennings shares some thoughts entitled In My Life, I Love You More and Linda Beckerson talks about Grandparents Helping to Shape Faith. Richard Morgan concludes his series on the Edenic Law and the Book of Romans and David Carroll shares another article with A Fresh Look at Jonah. We also have two reports of Bible Schools in the Preaching and Teaching section!

Find it on Tidings.org.

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