What Christadelphians Believe

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1. The Bible is the Word of God directly inspired by Him. (2 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 1:1; 2 Peter 1:21).
2. 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).
3. The Holy Spirit is the power of God active in carrying out His will. (Luke 1:35; Acts 10:38; Acts 8:18-19).
4. Jesus is the Son of God. God was his Father. (Luke 1:35; Matthew 3:17; Psalm 2:7).
5. Jesus was the Son of man, being born of the virgin Mary. (Galatians 4:4; 1 Timothy 2:5; Philippians 2:8).
6. Jesus shared our nature in order to overcome sin and death. (Hebrews 2:14; Hebrews 4:15; Romans 8:3).
7. 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).
8. 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).
9. All human beings are sinners by nature and death comes to all. (Romans 5:12; Ecclesiastes 3:19-20; Psalm 146:3-4).
10. There is no consciousness in death. (Isaiah 38:18-19; Ecclesiastes 9:5-6; Psalm 89:48).
11. The 'soul' means the body, mind or breath, but is not immortal. Souls die. (Isaiah 38:17; Joshua 11: 11; Ezekiel 18:4.
12. 'Hell' is another name for the grave. (Jonah 2:1-3; Psalm 116:3; Psalm 16:10).
13. 'Hell Fire' refers to the complete destruction of the unfaithful after the day of Judgment. It is, in fact, a translation of the Hebrew name 'Gehenna' which was a valley outside Jerusalem where rubbish and criminals were burned, not a place of eternal torment. (Mark 9:43; Matthew 10:28-compare with Malachi 4:1-3).
14. 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).
15. Jesus is the only mediator between God and man. (1 Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 7:24-25; Acts 4:12).
16. Jesus will return to earth personally. (Acts 1: 10 ­11; Matthew 16:27; Acts 3:20-21).
17. Jesus will raise many of the dead when he returns. (1 Thessalonians 4:16; John 5:29; Daniel 12:1-2).
18. Resurrection is the only hope of life after death. (1 Corinthians 15:13-14; Philippians 3:20-21; Acts 24:15).
19. There will be a judgment following resurrection. (2 Corinthians 5:10; 2 Timothy 4:1; Romans 14:10-12).
20. Everlasting life will be on earth, for men and women whose bodies will be changed to be immortal. (Matthew 5:5; 1 Corinthians 15:53-54; Philippians 3:20-21).
21. The promises made to Abraham involve a literal inheritance on the earth for all the faithful. (Genesis 13:15; Genesis 28:13; Hebrews 11:8-9, 39-40).
22. The promises made to David involve Jesus becoming the permanent King over God's Kingdom in Israel. (2 Samuel 7:12-14; Isaiah 9:6-7; Luke 1:30-33).
23. Jerusalem will be the capital of the Kingdom of God. (Ezekiel 21:27; Isaiah 24:23; Matthew 5:35).
24. Jesus will be assisted in ruling the world by his immortal followers. (Daniel 7:27; Revelation 2:26; Luke 22:30).
25. The Kingdom of God will result in everlasting righteousness, happiness and peace. (Isaiah 32:17; Isaiah 2:4; Psalm 67:4-7).
26. Christ will rule over the mortal population of the earth for a thousand years. Afterwards all sin and death will be removed and the earth will be full of God's glory. (Revelation 20:6; Revelation 21:4; 1 Corinthians 15:24‑26).
27. The devil is another name for sin in ourselves and not a separate supernatural being. Christ overcame it by being sinless though of our nature, and can therefore provide us with a covering for our sins. (James 1:14-15; Hebrews 2:14; Hebrews 9:26).
28. Satan means an adversary and the word 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).
29. Devils (demons) are not supernatural beings. People with mental disorders were said to have 'evil spirits' - which means disordered minds. The supposed devils of heathen religions did not exist. (1 Corinthians 10:20; Acts 17:18-strange gods=demons; Isaiah 45:5,7).
30. Salvation involves the covering of sin. Righteousness can be obtained only by faith in Christ. (Romans 4:13,21-25; Hebrews 11:6; Galatians 3:26).
31. 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 our sin can be 'buried' and we can begin a new life in Christ, being 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).
32. Israel are God's chosen people. Though scattered because of disobedience, they are being regathered ready for the coming of their Messiah. (Joel 3:2; Ezekiel 37:12; Ezekiel 37:22).
33. Israel 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).
34. 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).
35. There is only one true Gospel which cannot be altered. (Ephesians 4:4-6; Galatians 1:8; Jude 3).
36. Those who believe the Gospel and are baptised into Christ are 'brethren in Christ' and 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. 

Note: The name CHRISTADELPHIANS means 'brethren in Christ' (Colossians 1:2).   

The Bible 

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