In the western world the practice of tattooing was once restricted to a relatively small proportion of the population, almost exclusively male. In recent years, however, the popularity of tattoos has skyrocketed. In Australia a 2018 survey found that 20% of adults have tattoos. Perhaps surprisingly,…
The text used by the translators
The “English Standard Version” (ESV) and the “King James Version” (KJV) are both versions of the Bible. Yet they are based on different foundations. The KJV New Testament (NT) was translated from the Received Text (Latin: Textus Receptus – (TR)…
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Introduction
In this final article of our three-part series, we turn our gaze outward to the global consequences of social media algorithms. Part 1 explored our personal call to holiness, and Part 2 examined how algorithms frustrate that pursuit. Now, Part 3 widens the lens: How are these same sy…
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In this article, we turn our attention to the type of content and information that our minds process in the digital age—a stark contrast to the Word of God. Here, we examine social algorithms, their effects on our minds, and their ability to influence the way we think, feel, and act.
To begin, …
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In this three-part series of articles, we explore the idea of holiness and what that means for us in the information age.
We all share a common goal: to grow in holiness before God. Why? Because our God, who has revealed Himself to the world through His Word—the Bible—has offered everyone ete…
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This is the final part of a three-part series of articles written by Brother Mark Vincent, with the support of the CMPA, which was recently published in The Christadelphian. The Lampstand Committee endorses the contents of these articles. The three articles can be purchased as a single booklet from …
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This is the second part of a three-part series of articles written by Brother Mark Vincent, with the support of the CMPA, which was recently published in The Christadelphian. The Lampstand Committee endorses the contents of these articles.
2 – The New Testament Passages
Having set some conte…
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How Should We Understand the Bible Passages, and How Should We Respond?
We publish the first part of a three-part series of articles written by Brother Mark Vincent, with the support of the CMPA, which was recently published in The Christadelphian. The Lampstand endorses the contents of these …
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The conclusion of the whole matter
Over the course of this series, we have endeavoured to lay out the principles God recorded in His Word in connection with our daily struggle to earn our crust of bread. Many of these are revolutionary concepts to creatures of dust. They seem impractical in daily…
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Be content with your wages
In an age where everyone around us is constantly seeking more, it is difficult to follow the advice of John the Baptist and be content with our wages.
John’s advice to the soldiers is universal in its application. Being “content”: the word carries the idea of …
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