Be an example
A real follower of Christ does not have a double character but puts on the pure character of his example Christ, presenting a contemporary example to others.… Read More Be an example
Category: Being Christian = Following Jesus Christ
Blessed the man who walks in the counsel of the godly
A Body of sin
The body is body of sin (Rom. vi. 6). To allow it to rule means death. Where it reigns there are visible: bitterness, lying, pride, vanity, selfishness, anger, lust. The body can be held in subjection but only in one way, viz., by the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.… Read More A Body of sin
Possibility to become a castaway
• Meditations “Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall” (1 Cor. x. 12). It is possible to become a castaway after having known, yea, and appreciated, the truth. Paul keenly recognised such a possibility even in regard to himself. But not only does the Bible speak plainly as to… Read More Possibility to become a castaway
Today’s thought: In the Holiday-time not being lazy for God (Summer 2019)
Today’s thought Desire that every one shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end (July 26) These last few days we had some beautiful weather, with real Summer time temperatures between 31 and 36° C (in some places 39° C) . As man often likes to complain, some people did… Read More Today’s thought: In the Holiday-time not being lazy for God (Summer 2019)
Today’s Thought: Despising God’s law
A man will sometimes say to himself – indeed we have heard it openly suggested – that as David was forgiven his sin, and it is evident that God makes much allowance for human weakness, surely we in these days shall be excused for doing such and such things. These fleshly reasoners fail to perceive… Read More Today’s Thought: Despising God’s law
Is there a place for God when there is love for money
Let them be put to shame and dismayed for ever; Yea, let them be confounded and perish; 18 That they may know that [a] thou alone, whose name is Jehovah, Art the Most High over all the earth. Psalm 83:17-18 (ASV) In the 19th century there was one of the Bible Students who warned people about… Read More Is there a place for God when there is love for money
Today’s thought July 13 Reading 1 – 1 Samuel 26:19 Driven away
“They have now driven me from my share in the LORD’S inheritance and have said, ‘Go, serve other gods’ ” (1Sa 26:19). David’s sad words here demonstrate that his greatest sense of loss in exile was not that of his personal comfort or material prosperity, but rather his opportunity for fellowship with God. By making… Read More Today’s thought July 13 Reading 1 – 1 Samuel 26:19 Driven away
Today’s thought July 12 Reading 1 – 1 Samuel 25 Faithful wife of the wicked Nabal
Commenting on the example of Abigail — the faithful wife of the wicked Nabal — Jane Roberts writes: “It sometimes happens that the husband is overbearing, and forgets the conditions which engender a loving and ready service on the part of his wife. He neglects the working out of his pattern, and takes to admonishing… Read More Today’s thought July 12 Reading 1 – 1 Samuel 25 Faithful wife of the wicked Nabal
Today’s thought July 9 Reading 1 – 1 Samuel 22:2 – Leader of the distressed giving rest and being elevated to kingship
“All those who were in distress or in debt or discontented gathered around him, and he became their leader” (1Sa 22:2). Here is the beginning of David’s new flock — these were the “sheep” he was to protect from the beasts of prey! In the fulfillment of this Old Testament type, the New Testament finds… Read More Today’s thought July 9 Reading 1 – 1 Samuel 22:2 – Leader of the distressed giving rest and being elevated to kingship
Daily thought for July the 8th and the Summer months
Throughout the year lots of people are cramming their schedules full trying to gain as much money they can. Lots of people are running themselves ragged for the purpose of feeling valuable, when in reality they feel worthless because they are chasing the temporary, the fleeting rather than chasing the One Who will give us… Read More Daily thought for July the 8th and the Summer months
Who has believed
Today we may see a dark world, not many people having interest in spiritual and religious matters. We may be pleased that there can be found several people who go around preaching. Though on the streets of Belgium we see less Jehovah Witnesses than some years ago. Their presence in public has been greatly reduced.… Read More Who has believed
List of some of the important beliefs of the early Christians
The following is a list of some of the important beliefs of the early Christians that we have considered in previous articles. Many times you could hear others saying that Christadelphians are a cult and do not keep to Christian doctrine or Christology, the Christian reflection, teaching, and doctrine concerning Jesus of Nazareth, concerning a… Read More List of some of the important beliefs of the early Christians
The son of man given authority by God
Mankind has received the Word of God in which we can find words of many prophets, a.o. also of the son of man called Jeshua ben Joseph the ben ha-Elohim or son of God. That son of man born in Bethlehem, grew up in Nazareth and went out preaching about his heavenly Father, the God… Read More The son of man given authority by God
When you believe Jesus is God: who do you think is the mediator? #2 Firstborn from the dead our advocate
In the previous postings we came to see that Jesus walked on this earth as a son of man, was seen by many, and was impaled. After his death he was put in a grave to be resurrected by his heavenly Father. In case this son of man would be God having come in a man, how does that fit the bible sayings and who, after faking His death and resurrection (because God cannot die), would be than the mediator between Him and man? In this article we look further at this son of man who is our saviour and mediator between God and man.… Read More When you believe Jesus is God: who do you think is the mediator? #2 Firstborn from the dead our advocate
When you believe Jesus is God: who do you think is the mediator? #1 Son of man
From the bible we learn that several prophets talked about some one who would be coming to help people, saving them from the curse of death. We can look at the prophecies and the texts written in the Holy Scriptures which tell us about that son of man who was authorised by God to speak and act in His Name.… Read More When you believe Jesus is God: who do you think is the mediator? #1 Son of man
Hope that those who take Jesus as their god shall come to accept and subject to him
In this world we find lots of people who do not believe in the Divine Creator God. But we also find lots of people who believe in a god who was declared by the Most High God above all gods, to be His only begotten son. That God Who declared that man standing in the… Read More Hope that those who take Jesus as their god shall come to accept and subject to him
He restores my soul
(An excerpt from An A-Z of Discipleship by Amy Parkin, page 118) Quietness is essential for our mental, physical and spiritual well-being. God did not speak to Elijah upon Mount Horeb through the earthquake, wind or fire but with a still, small voice. How are we to hear this quiet whisper if we are… Read More He restores my soul
Morality in an immoral world
In the world around us there are many ideas of what morality should be, even more what it could be. These ideas are influenced by culture, by environment, by accepted social practice and by law. While the disciple is aware of the framework within which they live they are neither bound to accept its values… Read More Morality in an immoral world
Whitestone Study Week in October 2019
Whitestone ecclesia would like to extend a warm invitation to members of the Christadelphian community to join them on the Whitestone Study Week in October 2019, God Willing, at the Pioneer Centre, Cleobury Mortimer. We are looking forward to studies to be led by bro. Jeremy Pearce (Dunstable) on ‘Discipleship in the 21st Century’ and… Read More Whitestone Study Week in October 2019
