De kerkgemeenschap of ekklesia. – The church community.
Because of recent events and again attacks on our ecclesia and members of our ecclesia, we tried to find a solution to let our own ecclesia members know certain things they should have current knowledge of. To post such restricted viewing messages here on this website does harm the layout and is against our open… Read More The ecclesia Facebook account from now on restricted access
Today’s thought “Be aware of what went on” (August 15) Pro 18:13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. When certain things happen in daily life we should be aware how and why it happened and why certain people do find it necessary to react. Normally… Read More Today’s thought “Be aware of what went on” (August 15) He that answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame unto him.
In the August issue of The Christadelphian an article sheds a light on the ecclesia in La Paz, Bolivia, probably one of the world’s highest elevation ecclesias, sitting somewhere around 3,800 metres above sea level. La Paz is a city that seems to defy its surroundings. On first glance the area is inhospitable, and too… Read More One of the world’s highest elevation ecclesias 3,800 metres above sea level
For years people have been warned for very though times to come. People had to know that the oppression of the Romans the Jews had to endure around the time of Jesus would be nothing in comparison. Though our brethren in Newbury write Worth remembering that Jesus came through tougher times than we will ever… Read More Sharing your big scriptures for tough times
Today’s thought “Ability to assemble” (May 14) Yesterday in the reading of the Acts of the apostles (28:4) we could see how barbarous man could be and when watching television we still can see the cruelty of the human being which often acts worse than an animal would do. In that verse the attitude of… Read More Today’s thought “Ability to assemble” (May 14)
In a few days we shall have a special meeting to remember that Last Supper Jesus had with his disciple. He knew what was coming though they did not. They all thought they had prepared themselves for 15-22 Nisan, the Passover week festival. They all knew that God had asked His people to always remember… Read More Preparation for Passover
On our own we do try to follow up the task given by Jesus Christ to all his followers. Living in isolation recognising the isolation of so many in ancient times we can put hope form their work and their strong will to continue to do the work of God. Though isolated from brethren and… Read More Being in isolation #8 Those isolating themselves and those being isolated by others
In the preceding articles we looked at the reasons why it is not so goo to have one person to be in isolation. We also argued that the person or persons living in isolation should know and feel they are not on their own. In a way it might be the task for those who… Read More Being in isolation #7 Mission work
A demographic isolation is what comes not only to the Belgian Christadelphians but to many of this faith group because there are just not enough Christadelphians all over the world. That is a fact we do have to live with. The small numbers of areas in which Christadelphians are located with congregations and the movement… Read More Being in isolation #5 Isolated Biblical figures and Confessional isolation
From the opening part of my reading for the Newbury ecclesia I looked at the word isolation and the detachment or feeling that we may not being personally involved in the religious group or society not because we would not have emotional interest in it or have indifference to other people of that movement or… Read More Being in isolation #3 Gathering and Sharing
Intro Last year, for the Newbury ecclesia, I gave a bible class about our Belgian situation of isolation. From the beginning of our existence we could not count on many members and can we not say we had many contacts and exchanges with worldwide members and other ecclesiae. We every year where happy to receive… Read More Being in isolation #1 Baptists making an important choice
Questioning why to be baptised When people come to question their faith and do find an other group may have something more to offer them or has the truth and can bring them closer to God, they often wonder why such church or group demands that they become baptised. Roman Catholics and many others who… Read More Salvation, Baptism and Re-baptism
De zomer laat in Frankrijk nog niet zien dat zij op haar einde komt. Kinderen, leerkrachten en vele anderen moeten echter de vakantie achter zich laten en weer aan het werk. September bracht de kinderen weer naar school. Oktober is de officiële start van het nieuwe academisch jaar en voor het religieus jaar, en deze… Read More Na 2020 jaar
At the beginning of the new academic and religious year we remember that it was 2020 years ago that Jeshua, Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem. He was for many years announced to come, like now his return has been announced for many years also, we are waiting to that particular moment. Like the ancient… Read More 2020 years since
Philippians 4:1-9 The Scriptures 1998+ (1) So then, my brothers, beloved and longed-for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Master, beloved. (2) I appeal to Euodia and I appeal to Suntuche to be of the same mind in the Master. (3) And I also ask you, true companion, help these women who laboured… Read More Thought for September 8 Weak but standing strong in the ground swell
Last year there was a huge turn out to last year’s Big Conversation. On Saturday 15th October a second event will focus on sharing feedback and experiences since last October. How have the small conversations gone? How were the briefing packs used? What has been tried? What has been learnt? What can be shared? What… Read More The Big Conversation UK 2016
One week after the 14th of Nisan we have come to read the familiar story of the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. After weeks of hearing the stories of Jesus walking around proclaiming the Kingdom of God we once more come to see how he was considered a danger to be get rid off. Hanging… Read More Internet meeting 2016 March 30, Tuesday
On the 2nd of January 2016 the WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2015 annual report for this blog. This summary and the one for our Brethren site may give you an idea where we stand in the world of bloggers, were lots of words get much more viewings than ours, but where we try… Read More The Belgian Christadelphian ecclesia sites 2015 in review
In-between our series about “making church” we had a look yesterday on an exhortation from some weeks ago. We looked at that wise man, who was blessed by God to have lots of wisdom and power. Solomon told us that Though one may be overwhelmed, two can deal with it. Two are better than one.… Read More Not staying alone in your search for truth
Looking in the world and looking at people After you have wondered about your previous church, or if you had never a church, and went looking for a church but did not see one which could attract you, you must ask yourself what you are really looking for. When looking at those people and churches… Read More When not seeing or not finding a biblically sound church
