No worthwhile enterprise will succeed unless the conditions under which it is developed are appropriate. One of the most important factors in establishing unity amongst brethren is the fostering and development of mutual trust and goodwill. Without this the best documents, the greatest oratory or th…
Events Leading up to the Visit of Brother John Carter Read More »
Bridging divisions within North America and also within Australia was helped by production of “A Time to Heal”[1] and other articles[2],[3] that expounded scriptural teaching on the disputed matters[4],[5]. American difficulties were similar in nature and language to the Australian issues. Artic…
Attempts at Reunion in Australia – The Victorian and New South Wales Committees Read More »
The Bible Shield and Reflector magazine commenced in Australia in 1893 under the editorship of Brother Joseph Gamble. When Brother Robert Roberts moved to Australia in 1897 Brother Gamble was keen to relinquish his role as editor and consideration was given to suspending publication of the magazine …
History of the Shield and Central Fellowships in Australia Read More »
“Why should I bother with events that took place when my grandparents were going to Youth Group? The Unity Basis of Fellowship was published in The Christadelphian of March 1958, and the Unity Book which documents the Basis was first published in 1963. We need to look forward, not backward. How ar…
Seven Good Reasons Why You Should “Bother With” the Unity Agreement Read More »
We, more than any other generation, are able to practise the Truth more readily and with more support in all its spheres of activity—we have our own ecclesial halls, Sunday school structures, Bible Schools and camp sites, aged care facilities, schools, printing presses for the Truth’s literature…
Counting Our Blessings Read More »
EXTREMES BEGET EXTREMES is a true maxim, and is the title of the article in the book The Guiding Light written by Brother Islip Collyer. In this excellent article brother Collyer makes the point that apart from the evil of extremism in its own right, it invariably has the effect of provoking an oppo…
The Danger of Extremism Read More »
Sometimes young sisters may feel that they do not have a very important role to play in the service of their God, but the Scriptures clearly show that there is much positive work for them to do in the work of the truth. There are many ways a sister can contribute to the work of serving her Mas…
Abigail – A Faithful Young Sister Read More »
Serious thought should be given by parents, especially fathers, to prepare their sons for the various responsibilities that will be their lot when they spiritually mature and are baptised. As valuable members of an ecclesia they can extend their Godly influence, and if they marry, be faithful husb…
That Our Daughters May Be As Corner Stones Read More »
The change from our present frail weak nature to immortality will surely be accompanied by the desire to give perpetual praise to the One Who has made this change possible. And what more appropriate way than to burst forth in song with a strength and vigour that was never achievable in our mor…
Worship in the Kingdom Read More »
We all know that praise is an essential part of prayer and is often associated with music. In fact, the first hymn sung at our Memorial Meetings should always be a hymn of praise. Furthermore, following the example of the Lord’s Prayer, our prayers should begin and end with praise. But…
Praise and the Psalms of David Read More »
