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Summary of Bible Teachings
- The Bible is the Word of God, directly inspired by Him. (2
Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 1:1; 2 Peter 1:21).
- There is only one God, the Father, Who created the world. (Deuteronomy
6:4; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 1 Timothy 2:5; Isaiah 45:6,12).
- The Holy Spirit is the power of God, active in carrying out His will.
(Luke 1:35; Acts 10:38; Acts 8:18-19).
- Jesus is the Son of God; God is his Father. (Luke 1:35; Matthew
3:17; Psalm 2:7).
- Jesus was the Son of man, being born of the virgin Mary. (Galatians
4:4; 1 Timothy 2:5; Philippians 2:8).
- Jesus shared our human nature in order to overcome sin and death.
(Hebrews 2:14; Hebrews 4:15; Romans 8:3).
- Jesus overcame all temptation and, though sinless, he died to save
his followers from sin and death. (Romans 5:6; John 3:16; Isaiah
53:5).
- The first man was Adam, who disobeyed God and brought sin and death
into the world. (Genesis 3:17-19; Romans 5:12; 1 Corinthians
15:21-22).
- All human beings have a sin-prone nature, and because they sin, they
die. (Romans 6:23; Ecclesiastes 3:19-20; Psalm 146:3-4).
- There is no consciousness in death. (Isaiah 38:18-19;
Ecclesiastes 9:5-6; Psalm 89:48).
- The 'soul' means the body, senses or breath, but is not immortal;
souls die. (Isaiah 38:17; Joshua 11:11; Ezekiel 18:4).
- 'Hell' (Hebrew Sheol) is another name for the grave. (Jonah
2:1-3; Psalm 116:3; Psalm 16:10).
- 'Hell Fire' refers to the complete destruction of the unfaithful
after the day of Judgment. It is a translation of the Hebrew name
'Gehenna', a valley outside Jerusalem, where rubbish and the bodies of
executed criminals were burned - not a place of eternal torment. (Mark
9:43; Matthew 10:28 - compare with Malachi 4:1-3).
- Jesus was raised from the dead by God, and later ascended to heaven.
(Acts 1:3, 9; Revelation 1:18; Acts 10:40; Mark 16:19).
- Jesus is the only mediator between God and man. (1 Timothy 2:5;
Hebrews 7:24-25; Acts 4:12).
- Jesus will return to earth in person. (Acts 1:10-11; Matthew
16:27; Acts 3:20-21).
- Jesus will raise many of the dead when he returns. (1
Thessalonians 4:16; John 5:29; Daniel 12:1-2).
- Resurrection is the only hope of life after death. (1 Corinthians
15:13-14; Philippians 3:20-21; Acts 24:15).
- There will be a judgment following resurrection. (2 Corinthians
5:10; 2 Timothy 4:1; Romans 14:10-12).
- Everlasting life will be on earth, for men and women whose bodies
will be changed to become immortal. It is the gift of God. (Matthew
5:5; 1 Corinthians 15:53-54; Philippians 3:20-21).
- The promises made to Abraham involve an inheritance on the earth for
all the faithful. (Genesis 13:15; Genesis 28:13; Hebrews 11:8-9,
39-40).
- The promises made to David involve Jesus becoming the King over God's
Kingdom in Israel. (2 Samuel 7:12-14; Isaiah 9:6-7; Luke 1:30-33).
- Jerusalem will be the capital of the Kingdom of God. (Ezekiel
21:27; Isaiah 24:23; Matthew 5:35).
- Jesus will be assisted in ruling the world by his immortal followers.
(Daniel 7:27; Revelation 2:26; Luke 22:30).
- The Kingdom of God will result in everlasting righteousness,
happiness and peace. (Isaiah 32:17; Isaiah 2:4; Psalm 67:4-7).
- Christ will rule over the mortal population of the earth for a
thousand years. All sin and death will then be removed and the earth
will be filled with God's glory. (Revelation 20:6; Revelation 21:4;
1 Corinthians 15:24-26).
- The 'devil' is another name for the sin tendencies in ourselves, and
not a separate supernatural being. Christ shared our inclinations and
temptations but overcame them by being sinless. He is therefore able to
help us, and to share his victory with us. (James 1:14-15; Hebrews
2:14; Hebrews 9:26).
- The word 'satan' means an adversary, and is used about things
and people who oppose God's will. Even Peter was once called Satan
(Matthew 16:23). God can also sometimes act as an adversary against
the wicked (Numbers 22:22; 2 Samuel 24:1 - compared with 1
Chronicles 21:1).
- Devils (sometimes translated 'demons') are not supernatural beings;
people with mental disorders are often described in the Bible as having
'evil spirits'. The term 'devils' often refers to the false gods of
heathen religions. (1 Corinthians 10:20; Acts 17:18 - strange gods =
demons; Isaiah 45:5, 7). See the special study Demons
in the Bible for a detailed discussion of this topic.
- Salvation involves the forgiveness of sins. Righteousness can be
obtained only by the grace of God through faith in Christ. (Romans
4:13, 21-25; Hebrews 11:6; Galatians 3:26).
- Baptism by immersion in water, after a true confession of the things
concerning the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, is essential
for salvation. By this means we are figuratively 'buried' and then
'rise' to a new life in Christ. We are covered by his righteousness
while we continue to follow him. (John 3:5; Acts 8:12; Mark 16:16;
Acts 22:16; Acts 8:38; Romans 6:4; Galatians 3:27-29).
- Israel are God's chosen people. Though scattered because of
disobedience, they are being regathered in fulfilment of Bible prophecy.
(Joel 3:2; Ezekiel 37:12; Ezekiel 37:22).
- When Israel repent and accept Jesus as their Messiah, they will be
purified as a people and become the chief of the nations. (Zechariah
12:10; Jeremiah 31:33; Zechariah 8:23; Romans 11:25-29).
- The breaking of bread and drinking of wine, in remembrance of Jesus,
was instituted by him for his true followers. (Luke 22:19-20; Acts
2:42; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26).
- There is only one true Gospel which cannot be altered. (Ephesians
4:4-6; Galatians 1:8; Jude 3).
- Those who believe the Gospel and are baptised into Christ are called
his 'brethren'; God calls them his children. (1 John 3:1; John 1:12;
1 Peter 1:23).
All those who believe these teachings must also strive
to live a godly, Christian life.
The name CHRISTADELPHIANS means
'brethren in Christ' (Colossians 1:2).
Christadelphians have meeting places in
many parts of the world.
We would be pleased to give details of Christadelphians in your
area.
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