CHRISTADELPHIANS
We are a group of Christadelphians who meet in the Salisbury area to worship, study and teach others about the hope contained in the Bible…
But what is a Christadelphian?
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The Christadelphians are a community of people who believe the Bible. It forms the basis of our faith. A careful study has led us to have a common understanding of what the Bible teaches about God, His son Jesus, and how this should affect our lives. This common understanding unites us all as an international family, through the faith we share. The idea of Christadelphians as a family united in Jesus Christ is reflected in our name, which has Greek origins (the language of the original New Testament).
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We are a group of men and women who fervently believe that the Bible is the word of God. Therefore, we do not doubt that its message is of vital importance to our eternal well-being. We believe the Bible contains the declared word of God concerning the earth and its inhabitants, and implicitly believe, and preach, the things taught by Jesus and his apostles.
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The name ‘Christadelphians’ was chosen to distinguish us from other religious groups, particularly as the apostles taught that believers should be separate and distinct for God (see 2 Corinthians 6:14-18). The name means ‘siblings of Christ’ (Col 1v2), and all adherents have been baptised, submitting to bodily immersion in accordance with apostolic teaching (see Romans 6). We also recognise the need to obey the commandments of Jesus by applying them in every walk of life. Jesus made clear that he recognises those only as his siblings in Christ who “do the will of my Father which is in heaven” (Matthew 12:50).
WHAT WE BELIEVE
The Bible is God’s only true message and reveals the true purpose of life
Isaiah 45: 5, 6/ 1 Timothy 6: 15, 16
God created the entire universe and has a great purpose for the world
Genesis 1/ Numbers 14: 21
The Bible is the inspired Word of God given by Him to benefit mankind
2 Timothy 3: 16/ 2 Peter 1: 20, 21
The Holy Spirit is the power of God which He uses to fulfil his purpose.
Job 33: 4/ Romans 8: 11
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is also the ‘Son of man’ through his mother Mary.
Luke 1: 35/ Romans 1: 3-4
Jesus overcame all temptation and died to save his followers from sin and death.
Romans 10: 9-13/ 1 Timothy 1: 15-16
Jesus was raised from the dead by God. Later he ascended into heaven but he will return.
Acts 1:11/ Acts 2: 22-27
When Jesus returns to the earth he will raise and judge the responsible dead and give eternal life to all of the faithful.
Daniel 12: 1, 2/ John 5: 28, 29-16
Jesus will be King over the restored Kingdom of God in Israel and over the whole world.
Isaiah 9: 6-7/ Zechariah 14: 9
The devil is not a supernatural being but is another name for sin, destroyed only in Christ.
Matthew 15: 19-20/ Hebrews 2: 14-15
When we die we cease to exist. The only hope of life is by resurrection at Christ’s return.
Ecclesiastes 9: 5-6/ Romans 5: 21
Salvation involves being cleansed from sins through Christ and freedom from sin and death at his coming.
Hebrews 9: 27-28/ 1 Peter 2: 21-24
Belief in God’s promises about the Kingdom of God and the work of Jesus Christ is essential.
Galatians 3: 6-9, 14, 16, 26-29
The Call to Know God
The linked video gives us an overview of the call God has given to everyone, to come to know Him through His word!