Bible studies

Examine the Scriptures.

A connected introduction to Christadelphian belief, with passages to read and questions to explore. Adapted from An Apostolic Faith and accompanied by readings from Robert Roberts.

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Death and the resurrection hope

Immortality is God’s gift through Christ. The Christian hope looks forward to resurrection at his return.

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Judgment and the second death

God’s judgment is real. We understand its final adverse outcome as permanent destruction, rather than endless life in torment.

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Grace, faith and a changed life

Salvation is God’s gift. Living faith responds in obedience, repentance and continued dependence on him.

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Baptism: belonging to Christ

Informed faith and repentance lead to baptism into Jesus Christ and a new life in him.

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God’s Kingdom and the earth

The promises to Abraham and David find their fulfilment in Jesus and lead towards a world under his righteous reign.

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One God, the Father. One Lord, Jesus Christ.

Jesus is the uniquely begotten Son of God, the perfect revelation of his Father and the appointed Lord of all.

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The Word made flesh

God’s eternal wisdom and purpose find their complete human expression in Jesus Christ.

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God at work through his Spirit

The Holy Spirit is God’s own power and presence, through which he creates, reveals, directs and sustains.

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The test of apostolic faith

Teachers, traditions and communities remain answerable to the message delivered through Christ and his apostles.

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Sin, adversaries and the devil

The central enemy Christ defeats is sin and its power of death. Each biblical use of adversary language deserves its own context.

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Apostolic gifts and claims today

Claims to miraculous authority must be tested against the apostolic gospel. God remains able to answer prayer and act in his creation.

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Following the Prince of Peace

Love of enemies, refusal of vengeance and obedience to Christ shape the disciple’s relationship to state power.

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Responsibility before Christ

The risen Lord will judge faithfully and justly. Knowledge, calling and response matter to accountability.

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Babylon, religion and power

A study of Revelation’s portrayal of corrupt power, its relationship with religion, and its judgment.

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The sacrifice and victory of Christ

God saves through a Son who shares our mortal humanity, remains sinless, and passes through death into immortal life.

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A chain of responsibility

Local administration, shared faith and responsibility for knowing participation in persistent error.

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Prophecy and visual studies

Explore the visions.

These are expanded studies, not a line-for-line reproduction of the 83-page reference guide. Scripture links open the King James Version. Historical expositions are further reading; each study’s conclusions remain arguments to examine.

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