Advertising the Truth
Those who have the truth received should go out into the world to share that Truth.… Read More Advertising the Truth
Category: Ecclesia
De kerkgemeenschap of ekklesia. – The church community.
Christadelphian Halls
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
A breathing ecclesia
Those having chosen to follow Christ should regularly come together and be the breath of life for the ecclesia.… Read More A breathing ecclesia
How to Form an 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
Those Belonging to the called ones coming together
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
Preaching and closed meeting rooms
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
The body of Christ gathering in corona-times
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
Today’s thought “What sorrow awaits rebellious people” (December 17)
Yesterday we read how all were required to gather together, even the shameful nation, before the decree of God takes effect and that day passes like windblown chaff, before the Lord’s fierce anger comes upon us, before the day of the Lord’s wrath comes upon you. (Zephania 2:1-2) By the prophecy of Zephania and other… Read More Today’s thought “What sorrow awaits rebellious people” (December 17)
A new site looking at ecclesiae of the City of Christ
A look at the change from the old Belgian Christadelphian Google Sites to the New Googles Sites and the position of the Christadelphian ecclesia.… Read More A new site looking at ecclesiae of the City of Christ
Website changes, Lockdown meetings and Songs to soothe our hearts
Already for more than two months, I am working to bring over the material we brought on our Google Main site. Having Google changing Blogger and creating its New Sites, the Old Google site of the Belgian Christadelphians could not be converted automatically (Normally it would only be available until the end of September, but… Read More Website changes, Lockdown meetings and Songs to soothe our hearts
News from the Christadelphian Magazine Office in Birmingham for September 2020
The last few months have presented many challenges and our prayers are with those around the world who are ill or lonely or suffering, the bereaved, those facing unemployment or hardship and many others affected by coronavirus. Considerable efforts to contain the outbreak continue, from governments and front line care workers to scientists searching for… Read More News from the Christadelphian Magazine Office in Birmingham for September 2020
A teacher from the Sunday class muses…
It’s easy to take our children for granted but, during this lockdown, how I have missed my class! At the end of March, parents in our ecclesia decided they would provide Sunday School for their own children but it soon became apparent that they were missing out on interacting with one another and so the… Read More A teacher from the Sunday class muses…
Thought for today in CoViD times: He looked round about (Peter Banyard)
The single word translated ‘look round about’ is used sparingly, mainly in Mark’s Gospel record, and with but one exception refers to the Lord’s piercing scrutiny of people or situations. In the synagogue was a man with a withered hand, probably planted by the Pharisees as a trap. When questioned by Jesus on whether doing… Read More Thought for today in CoViD times: He looked round about (Peter Banyard)
CoViD-19 creating an extraordinary time of need
The pandemic has created an extraordinary time of need. It has a horrific effect on the health of some. It has created financial hardship for many as unemployment reaches levels last seen in the 1929-1939 Great Depression. Until now it was the longest and most severe depression ever experienced by the industrialized Western world, sparking… Read More CoViD-19 creating an extraordinary time of need
Priorities for our Christadelphian community and for the spreading of Good News
In Belgium we are a very very tiny community. Our mother-church in England has many baptised members and everywhere in Great-Britain you shall be able to find Christadelphian Halls. Not so in Belgium, the Netherlands nor in France. We are not so lucky or not so blessed. The difference with us and other Christian denominational… Read More Priorities for our Christadelphian community and for the spreading of Good News
Bij beperktheid van plaats toch nog verkondigend
De vorige weken, vanuit ieders huiselijk plekje, of vanuit ieders “kot” hebben wij met de ecclesia aandacht geschonken aan de prediking van het Goede Nieuws. De woensdag 27 mei sprak Marcus Ampe tijdens de Bijbelstudie over de noodzaak van onze prediking. Vorige zondag werd er tijdens de zondagsdienst verder op in gegaan en gekeken naar… Read More Bij beperktheid van plaats toch nog verkondigend
Today’s thought “Godly and dignified” (May 22)
Today’s thought “Godly and dignified” (May 22) We live in a world where those in authority are constantly being challenged. Where democracy is practised, elections become public confrontations. An earnest and committed Bible believer has feelings of dismay. What attitudes should they take? In the early days of our community, the pioneers were confronted in… Read More Today’s thought “Godly and dignified” (May 22)
Today’s thought “Inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God” (May 20)
Today’s thought “Inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God” (May 20) My thoughts today arose largely from the challenging words of Paul in the first two chapters of his second letter to the Thessalonians. Let us appreciate that when the lessons in God’s word are particularly challenging to us and we struggle to… Read More Today’s thought “Inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God” (May 20)
Only a few days left before 14 Nisan
On the 8th of April 2020 we shall have to have oour memorial meal in a whole different way then usual.… Read More Only a few days left before 14 Nisan
How should we worship God? #14 True worship
It might have looked strange that we brought up so many points when talking about worshipping God. We hopefully could make it clear that to worship the Divine Creator there are some essential points to take into account. Today we come to the concluding article, bringing forwards the most essential part to come to the… Read More How should we worship God? #14 True worship
