About us
Who Are the Christadelphians?
The Christadelphians are a group of bible based brothers and sisters in Christ. We believe wholly and heartily in the inspiration of God's word. We accept no other books or writing of man as inspired.
What's in a Name?
The name "Christadelphian" is a Greek word meaning "brethren in Christ". It holds no special significance but was chosen out of necessity. The name was chosen in 1865 by brother John Thomas during the American civil war. The American government required a registered name and church affiliation in order to receive conscientious objector status. Prior to 1865 no official title was used and the Brothers and Sisters went by titles like "Believers", "Baptized Believers", "Royal Association of Believers", "Baptized Believers in the Kingdom of God", "Nazarenes" and "The Antipas".
Are the Christadelphians a new movement?
While the beliefs which the Christadelphians hold were taught and promoted by Brother John Thomas beginning in 1848, these beliefs are the same as what was originally taught by the Apostles in the first century A.D. God does not leave himself with a remnant who serve him. Down through history there have always been groups of believers who have striven to uphold the faith which was once delivered unto the Saints. The Christadelphians are but a modern day group holding these beliefs.
Who was John Thomas?
John Thomas was a man born in 1805. He was essentially the founder of the Christadelphian movement. He toured the United Kingdom as well as parts Canada and the United States, lecturing and promoting the truth concerning God's word. In 1849 he penned Elpis Israel (The Hope of Israel) a book in which he summarized his beliefs concerning the first principles of the scriptures including "The things of the Kingdom and Name of Jesus Christ" He wrote many other books including a 5 volume series entitled "Eureka!" which is an exposition of the book of Revelation which ties together the major and minor prophets with Christ's revelation to his Saints. While we believe that these books are invaluable to a proper understanding of the word of God, we don't hold these books to be inspired.
Are there Christadelphian Churches?
Christadelphians have chosen to use the name "Ecclesia" rather than Church. The Greek word "Ecclesia" means an "assembly of called out ones" It refers to people and not a building. A church has come to be known as a building where people meet. Whereas "Ecclesia" is a reference to people themselves. There is nothing special about the building in which people meet. "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them" - Matt 18:20. More on the word "Ecclesia" Here
Where do Christadelphians meet?
Some Ecclesias own there own "Ecclesial Hall". Others like the Saskatoon Ecclesia simply rent a place to meet. Others yet will meet in homes.
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