The Christadelphians

We are a group of people associated together by a common belief in the "things concerning the Kingdom of God and the Name of Jesus Christ" (Acts 8:12). We base our beliefs exclusively upon the Scriptures just as the true believers did in the times of the Lord Jesus Christ and the Apostles in the first century.

The name “Christadelphian”, signifies "brethren in Christ". It is a Biblical name for the true followers of the Lord, for the Bible declares of such that "He (Christ) is not ashamed to call them brethren" (Hebrews. 2:11).

Christadelphians do not profess to have received any new revelation, nor to have any specific commission, but maintain that the Bible in both Old and New Testaments is able to guide a person to salvation.

Believing in the Divine Authorship of the Bible, we think it only reasonable to reject any interpretation which fails to harmonise all the testimonies of the Holy Scriptures (Isaiah 8v20, Acts 17v10-12 & 2 Thessalonians 5v21). And finding that the creeds of the various sects around are, in a great variety of ways, opposed to the teaching of the Bible, Christadelphians feel compelled to stand apart, making appeals in all such matters to the evidence of the Bible, testing all creeds thereby.

We believe that we can present you with a key that will clearly reveal the teaching of scripture, and enable you to become your own independent interpreter of its message.

Christadelphians would ask all sincere Bible-loving people, to open their eyes to the great difference between prevailing theology and the true religion of the Bible. The former, we believe is visionary and inconsistent; the latter is practical, substantial, and adapted to the needs of this troubled world.

What does the world need?

It needs relief from that which afflicts it - toil, suffering, death.

The Bible shows, and Christadelphians believe, that these problems will not afflict the earth's inhabitants forever. God purposes to send Christ to effect an alteration. The day for his appearing is imminent. Indications of this are numerous and distinct:

The revival of Israel (Ezekiel 37v1, Luke 21v24, & Jeremiah 16v14-18).
The growing might of Russia (Ezekiel 38).
The increasing incidence of crime, immorality and violence (2 Timothy 3).
The unification of Europe (Daniel 2).

These are all latter-day signs indicating the near return of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Bible quite plainly reveals these facts. And therefore, Christadelphians proclaim them!

Why Is Christ Coming?

To establish God's Kingdom on earth (Jeremiah23:5).
To govern the nations, suppress all miss-rule, sweep away every false creed, abolish war, and dispel every curse (Psalm 72; Isaiah 65:18-25).
To establish a new order based upon Divine truth (Isaiah2:2-3).
To give eternal life and a glorious inheritance upon the earth to those who faithfully follow him now (Psalm 37; Genesis 13:14-17; Galatians 3:26-29; Revelation 21:7).

This is the grand message of hope that the Bible holds out to those who seek its truth.

Consider the following evidence, taught by the Christadelphians: -

Christ will return personally and visibly to the earth.
"This same Jesus, which is taken up from you (disciples) into heaven, shall SO COME IN LIKE MANNER as ye have seen him go into heaven" (Acts. 1:11).
Christ will set up on earth his own glorious rule.
"The kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom UNDER the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him" (Dan. 7:27).
He will rid the world of the crime and misery of today.
"He shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not LIFT UP SWORD against nation, neither shall they LEARN WAR any more" (Isa. 2:2-4).
He will reward his followers with eternal life.
"As in Adam all (mankind) die, even so in Christ shall all (his followers) be MADE ALIVE. But every man in his own order: Christ the first fruits; afterwards THEY THAT ARE CHRIST'S at his coming"
(1 Cor 15:22-23).
They will be his associates in His kingdom.
"Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, AND SHALL REIGN WITH HIM a thousand years" (Rev. 20:6).
Christ has clearly set out the means of salvation.
"He that BELIEVETH AND IS BAPTISED shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned" (Mark 16:16).

Note carefully this last quotation. Jesus did not say, "He that believeth shall be saved." Nor did He say, "He that is baptised shall be saved." He declared: "He that BELIEVETH AND IS BAPTISED shall be saved." Both are necessary. Do you "believe the Gospel"? Can you give a scriptural definition of what it constitutes? This is vital to make baptism valid. The Bible declares: "They believed and were baptised."

Give careful attention to the Bible facts outlined above. They concern your eternal salvation. Jesus said: "True worshippers worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father seeketh such to worship Him" (John 4:23). This discriminates between a true worshipper and pseudo-worshipper.

Consider these facts, and determine to investigate these matters. The Christadelphians would be delighted to help you.

If you have any FURTHER ENQUIRIES about the Bible, we would be delighted to answer, or discuss them with you. Just email us and with your comments or questions. We will endevour ro reply as soon possible. Click here to contact us by email.

What Do Christadelphians Require?

Certainly not your money. We are ENTIRELY NOT FOR PROFIT. It is our pleasure and privilege to set before you the basic truths of God's Word. We rejoice in the understanding of the Bible, and desire to share with you the great benefits obtainable therewith. We feel it a duty to proclaim the Bible message freely, and therefore make this appeal to you.

Remember! The times are significant. The issues are vital. You owe it to yourself and your family to seek God's way. Do not delay in this most vital quest. Determine to do something about it now!

For a detailed outline of Christadelphian beliefs (Birmingham Amended Statement of Faith) click here.