The second chapter of 1 Timothy expands on the theme of godliness in the house of God, especially regarding prayer given by brothers and the role of sisters. While their roles and responsibilities are different, the same attitudes of godliness, faithfulness, and holiness are needed to underpin their service to bring salvation.
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We are introduced to Armageddon language in Obadiah when we have mention of the “day of the Lord” (v15). This phrase is used in association with many other latter-day prophecies (eg: Isa 2:11-12). We consider this phrase as a herald to sections on Christ’s coming and the Kingdom Age (1 Cor 1:8; 5:5; 2 Cor 1:14; 1 Thess 5:2; 2 Pet 3:10). For us, this is a positive phrase, where we shall, by God’s grace, see our Lord and Master.
In the ESV we read these words concerning Ezekiel’s temple: “He measured the east side with the measuring reed, 500 cubits by the measuring reed all around. He measured the north side, 500 cubits by the measuring reed all around. He measured the south side, 500 cubits by the measuring reed” (Ezek 42:16-18). If we compare this with the AV, we read 500 reeds instead of 500 cubits. Why is there a significant difference between the two translations and how did the change come about?
The Dysgraphic Scribe and the Small Temple Theory Read More »
Believing that the Holy Spirit works actively in our lives is an important component of our faith. However, understanding how the Holy Spirit works in our lives, and how it does not, separates the Truth from the wrong teaching of the churches. Our understanding of this has significant imp…
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The importance of Bible prophecy
Israel is central to the purpose of God, which is to fill the earth with God’s glory. Israel is central to the Kingdom of God on earth, with the law going forth from Zion and the Word of the Lord from Jerusalem (Isa 2:2-4). This is why we love Bible p…
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A Russian man on our minds
“The future movements of Russia are notable signs of the times”—so wrote Brother Thomas more than 170 years ago—“because they are predicted in the Scriptures of truth”.[1]
Faithfully appreciating Brother Thomas’ exposition, Christadelphians ever since …
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Historically, the Bible has been thought to be very clear on the matter of same-sex relations, with no fewer than six or seven passages speaking specifically to it. Recently, however, some have begun to question that clarity. The churches around us have been locked in debate, some changing their long-held stances and others creating awkward workarounds. Two Church of England bishops, for example, recently claimed that loving, monogamous same-sex relationships should be permitted.[1] Even amongst those with a high view of Scripture, some have claimed that the passages are only speaking of promiscuity or pederasty (men with boys).
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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 dail…
Seek Ye First (30) – Conclusion Read More »
The history of the Roman Empire can be divided into three distinct periods, beginning with the time of the Kings (625–510BC). Republican Rome (510–31BC) ended with the assassination of Julius Caesar and the ascension of Augustus (27BC). This marked the period known as Imperial Rome (to AD476).
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Writing in Thirteen Lectures on … the Apocalypse of the events of the sixth seal, which records the eventual triumph of Christianity over paganism as the sole religion of the Roman Empire, Brother Robert Roberts observes that: “This change was one which affected the entire civilized world. Rome wielded universal empire over the civilized races of men, so that what affected Rome affected all the earth, and a change so radical, effected so violently, could not better be represented than by the symbolism of the sixth seal. It was a change that took considerable time to accomplish. It was not the work of one year. It occupied several years”.[1] In the words of one historian: “paganism was dying a slow death”. [2]
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