In the 1950ies everywhere could be found Sunday Schools bringing the faith to the youngsters. At the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century, they were in many countries part of the education parents wanted to have their children. Having come in the 21st century there does not seem to be so… Read More Sunday Schools
In our series on the ecclesia and its working, we continue to look at some of the writings of the beginning of the 20th century. Where “Eureka”, that grand legacy of Dr. Thomas, is studied, there the Bible is best revered, known, and understood. On the other hand, it is our experience that those Ecclesias… Read More Eureka Classes
Some criticism Frank George Jannaway had at some ecclesiae their exhortations at the beginning of the 20th century It is, alas, only too true that some Sunday morning exhortations are not what they profess to be. In many such there is no real exhortation in the Apostolic sense. Real exhortation is that referred to by… Read More Exhortations
We have never known an effort in modern times to bring men back to the “simplicity which is in Christ” in faith and practice which has not either been embarrassed or defeated by parties superficially instructed in the principles sought to be Scripturally developed, introducing under the speciosity of “doing good” and saving precious souls,… Read More Conferences and Evangelists
When looking at some of our brethren writings in the 19th and early 20th century, we may find some very conservative views. Today we look at the way Frank George Jannaway looked at some Presiding Brethren. Presiding Brethren’s Failings An Ecclesia does wrong in appointing as Presiding brother (or “overseer”; 1 Tim. iii. 1, R.V.… Read More Presiding Brethren’s Failings
When going to form an ecclesia one has to select people to be in charge of it or taking care of the working and good order of the ecclesial work. It’s important that a church leader will be working as a good house-steward, responsible for the affairs in God’s house, be looked up to — not pushy or arrogant, not short-tempered, not given to a lot of wine, not a bully or violent, not money-hungry or fond of dishonest gain, but rather, hospitable, a lover of goodness, sound of mind, just, holy, self-controlled, holding to that teaching in harmony with the faithful Word, also that he may be strong enough and have enough knowledge (and perhaps also experience) to exhort by that healthy teaching and reprove those who are opposing.
… Read More Qualifications of a Presiding Brother
When forming an ecclesia there has to be found a system to arrange everything in good order. Therefore there is a need for responsible people or elders taking care of the logistics and daily working of that local community.… Read More Need of elders
Creating an ecclesia is only possible under the direction of God, Who requires for His work men of “sound mind”.… Read More Ecclesial Offices
A few days ago we looked at our responsibility of making the right choice and having to assemble in communities, forming an ecclesia or church. see: Those Belonging to the called ones coming together How to Form an Ecclesia A breathing ecclesia Christadelphian Halls Advertising the Truth Evangelisation, local preaching opposite overseas evangelism Ecclesia – Church… Read More Lecture titles and Syllabi
In the previous postings, we mentioned that the ecclesia is a gathering of people. We do not need a typical church building with a spike to have our meeting taking place. As soon as you know someone else who wants to share his or her faith, you should be able to form a cluster or… Read More Christadelphian Halls
Those having chosen to follow Christ should regularly come together and be the breath of life for the ecclesia.… Read More A breathing ecclesia
Continuing on “Those Belonging to the called ones coming together” we look how at the beginning of the previous century our brethren looked at making an ecclesia.… Read More How to Form an Ecclesia
The connection of followers of the real Christ is what is going to make them belong to the Called ones with a sense to share faith together, even when it would be gathering in small circles.… Read More Those Belonging to the called ones coming together
As usual since March 2020, we had our Sunday service online. This time, however, was completely different provided that we could enjoy the baptized Iranians on January 2, as well as the presence of several Iranian and Farsi speaking brothers. Due to their tremendous turnout, a Farsi interpreter provided the direct translations as well as… Read More Looking back on yesterday’s January 3, 2021 service
Zoals gebruikelijk sinds maart 2020 hadden wij onze zondagsdienst online. Dit maal was het echter helemaal anders mits wij ons konden verheugen op de op 2 januari gedoopte Iraniërs alsook door de aanwezigheid van verscheidene Iraanse en Farsi sprekende broeders. Wegens hun geweldige opkomst verzorgde een Farsi tolk voor de rechtstreekse vertalingen alsook werden de… Read More Terugblikkend op de dienst van gisteren 3 Januari 2021
Today we listen to a prayer and a passionate song of David with Psalm 6 & 7. Facing several problems David took refuge and asked God to save him from each of his persecutors (Psalm 7:1-2) David asks the Adonai, Who commanded judgment and vindication, to arise in His anger against the fury or rage… Read More Today’s thought “Asking God to arise against the enemies” (January 03)
Having got over the hurdle of running ‘virtual’ breaking of bread meetings and Bible classes we need to think about our preaching. Typical Bible Hour addresses might still work if your ecclesia has unbaptized members who will connect in, but it is less easy to engage with the public this way. Preaching suggestions will be… Read More Preaching and closed meeting rooms
First of all, we have traditionally argued strongly that the “church” (Matthew 16:18; 18:17; etc.) is nothing to do with buildings, structures and hierarchies. It is about the individuals who make up the body. Some modern translations appreciate this in Acts 2:47 where instead of “added to the church” (KJV) they say “added to their… Read More The body of Christ gathering in corona-times
“That you may grow up into salvation” We meditate thoughtfully on Peter’s first letter: he was writing to the “elect exiles of the Dispersion” (1:1) – primarily Jews – as James (1:1) had also done “To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion” (1:1). Peter names them as being in “Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia”… Read More Today’s thought “That by it you may grow up into salvation” (December 12)
Sinds enkele jaren konden wij fijn gebruik maken van de webvoorzieningen van Google. 2020 bleek voor bepaalde website houders een jaar van verandering. Zo werden wij voor Blogger en Google Sites geconfronteerd met wijzigingen die heel wat trammelant zouden opbrengen. Onze oude Google-hoofdsite moest, net als alle Google-sites, worden geconverteerd naar de nieuwe Google-sites (als… Read More 2020 Vernieuwde Google Sites
