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  1. 2 days ago

    The Christadelphians #17 'Demons'

    [Actual, provable Bible Truth] - We live in an age where the source of wickedness is often attributed to supernatural forces. But what does Scripture actually teach about demons and unclean spirits? In this thought-provoking and insightful exposition, we systematically examine the Bible's testimony on this often-misunderstood subject. Are demons personal spirit beings, or does the language of Scripture point to something else entirely—such as the nature of idolatry, the reality of false doctrines, and the description of severe afflictions? This outstanding presentation cuts through popular tradition to reveal what the Word of God truly says, offering a wonderful and liberating perspective on the power of Christ over every form of human suffering and spiritual deception. Prepare for a revealing study that will challenge your assumptions and deepen your trust in the all-sufficiency of our Lord Jesus Christ. **Chapters:** 00:00 - Introduction: The Question of Demons 01:40 - The Nature of Idolatry and "Demons" in the Old Testament 05:54 - The Non-Existence of Pagan Gods 09:38 - Demons & Unclean Spirits in the Ministry of Jesus 13:58 - Jesus' Silence on How to Avoid Demons 16:29 - Why Did Jesus Speak to Demons? Understanding the Language 20:50 - The Testimony of the Demons & Demented People 24:09 - "Doctrines of Devils" in the New Testament 27:50 - The "Spirits" of False Prophets 30:17 - Our Spiritual Warfare: Wrestling Against Powers 33:29 - Conclusion: The Victory of Faith **Bible Verse Category:** 📖 Matthew 4:24, Deuteronomy 32:17, Psalm 106:36-38, 1 Corinthians 8:4 & 10:20, Isaiah 65:3, Leviticus 18:21-22, Luke 5:24 & 11:14, Luke 4:39, John 9:6, Mark 1:34, Matthew 15:22 & 20:30, 1 Timothy 4:1, Ephesians 6:11-12, Matthew 24:24-25, Acts 20:29-30, Deuteronomy 11:16, 1 John 4:1 & 5:4, Revelation 2:1-2, Acts 4:26, 1 Corinthians 2:6-8, John 16:33. **Tags:** Christadelphians, Bible Truth, Demons, Devil, Satan, Spiritual Warfare, Expository Teaching, Bible Study, Scripture, Salvation, Jesus Christ, Healing, False Doctrine, Idolatry We are a Christadelphian team, Brothers and sisters of Christ, and we're passionate about delivering powerful, Scripture-based content to strengthen and inspire your faith journey. If this presentation resonated with you, help spread the encouragement—share it with a friend today!

    The Christadelphians #17 'Demons'

  2. 2 days ago

    Thought for July 26th. “AND WE WILL BELIEVE …”

    What is the evidence that leads to belief?  Well it depends what is  the object of belief – the urgency of our minds in searching for evidence to convince us of belief!  For some it is the opposite, the searching for evidence to convince their disbelief: this is seen most clearly today in those who do not want to believe in a Creator. In God’s wisdom he has allowed for us to need a degree of faith, the need for us to put together the evidence – and then appreciate how it all dovetails together.   Our meditation on this arose from today’s reading of ch. 27 in Matthew and the dreadful account of the unjust trial and crucifixion of Jesus.  They had seen and heard of so much evidence of the remarkable God-given heavenly powers that Jesus could exercise, also, if they had really known the words of the prophets,  they would have realized the clear evidence that Jesus was their expected Messiah.   The climax of the determined scepticism came when “the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, mocked him, saying, ‘He saved others; he cannot save himself … let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe in him.” [41,42] What does it take for us to believe?  Just as important if not more so, do we possess such a conviction of belief that it makes a profound difference to our way of living?  Our chapter in Jeremiah today (16) provides a very interesting piece of evidence to encourage the faith of Jeremiah.  He is told, “the days are coming, declares the LORD, when it shall no longer be said, ‘As the LORD lives who brought the people of Israel out of the land of Egypt’, but ‘As the LORD lives who brought up the people of Israel out of the north country and out of all the countries where he had driven them, ‘For I will bring them back to their own land …” [v.14,15]    That this refers to more than the return from Babylon 70 years later is made even clearer in v.17-18 “ … afterward I will send for many hunters and they shall hunt them from every mountain and every hill …”   Then we read a wonderful prayer by Jeremiah in reaction to this vision of the future, ‘O LORD, my strength and my stronghold, my refuge in the day of trouble, for to you shall the nations come from the ends of the earth and say: ‘Our fathers have inherited lies,  worthless things …” [v.19] Let us echo Jeremiah’s prayer and say, “O LORD, my strength and my stronghold, my refuge in the day of trouble” … we do believe in your Son O LORD, we wait to see the wonder of your revealing of yourself to Israel, we are increasingly sure the time is near when, as God’s words at the end of our chapter state, “… I will make them know my power and my might, and they shall know that my name is the LORD.”

    Thought for July 26th. “AND WE WILL BELIEVE …”

  3. 3 days ago

    Thought for July 25th. “IS THIS NOT BATHSHEBA?

    Today’s readings bring us to that very sad and disturbing account of David’s adultery with Bathsheba. He asked who she was and was plainly told “Is this not Bathsheba … the wife of Uriah” [2 Sam.11 v.3]. To try to cover up his adultery he uses his authority to arrange the death of Uriah.  How could David have been so blind to commit such a dreadful sin – two sins really – murder to try to cover up the first.  Let’s weigh up the situation.         When someone has total power and is answerable to no other human, then there is always the potential to misuse that power.  The only human being to succeed in overcoming all forms of temptation was Jesus – and his temptations revolved around the misuse of his special powers.  David had achieved in his life everything that was humanly possible, except that God did not permit him to fulfil his dream of building a magnificent temple to his God. It is clear he had a very committed and energetic mind; he set about assembling much of the material that would be needed to build the temple.        Note how there is a strange lull in his activity at the time of his sin.  Today’s chapter indicates that when winter is over it is customary for “kings to go out to battle” [v.1], this would be to reassert their control over their dominions, yet this time David decided not to go but “remained in Jerusalem” and “sent Joab and his servants with him and all Israel” [v.1].       There is an important lesson for us here; there can never be a time when we can take life ‘easy’, can relax when there is work at hand to be done in service to our Lord, that we can take or ‘make’ the opportunity to do.  The Lord has given his servants different talents, abilities and opportunities and when we shirk using the one’s we have and perhaps sub-consciously feeling, “my Lord delays his coming”, we start to give opportunity for distractions and attractions to lodge in our minds and we start to drift off course.  We have just read in Matthew about the servant who said, “My Master is delayed … and eats and drinks with the drunkards” [Ch. 24 v.48,49], that servant ends up “in that place where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”[v.51]       Mercifully the Lord “put away” David’s sin because he had already proved himself an exceptional servant, he nevertheless suffered the consequences for the rest of his life, his authority was undermined, especially with Joab, and he lost confidence in himself.   The lesson for us is plain, it is never time to ‘take time off’ when there is work for the Lord to be done.

    Thought for July 25th. “IS THIS NOT BATHSHEBA?

  4. 4 days ago

    Thought for July 24th. “AT MIDNIGHT THERE WAS A CRY”

    Today we read the ‘simple’ – yet absolutely challenging parable of Jesus about himself as the bridegroom!  It is particularly challenging because “… at midnight there was a cry, ‘Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.’ [Matt. 25 v,6]  The virgins did not know the exact time the groom was coming; certainly not at midnight! “As the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept.” [v.5] How apt is this parable for today!  We do not know when the cry will be made – we do not have a divine time clock!  This is part of the wisdom of God.  The conclusion of the parable in v.13 is a personal message to each one of us., “Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.”  This is clearly a message for us today – How long before it is said, in one way or another, ‘Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.” The world today is in complete spiritual darkness – there is a ‘chink’ of light here and there – but it is spiritual’ light which only those who dedicatedly read, think and pray about God’s word can know and ‘see’ – those who have spiritual sight. A final thought comes from Paul’s advice in his 2nd letter to the Corinthians. He told them (and us) to” Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves.” [13 v.5]  A plural is implied – as there is opportunity we must test each other – that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith – but above all – our own faith – helping each other to “see” – for surely the midnight hour is near. ! May David’s prayer at the end of his 139th Psalm be ours also. ” Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts!  And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!”  Only then will we be ready for the “midnight … cry.”

    Thought for July 24th. “AT MIDNIGHT THERE WAS A CRY”

  5. 5 days ago

    Thought for July 23rd. “THEY WILL GATHER HIS ELECT … “

    Today we have the dramatic chapter 24 in Matthew to read – about the climax Jesus said would come on the Jews and then on the  world because of utter godlessness. Much of what we read has two Time periods, first to the Jewish people because they had not recognised their Messiah – and had killed him – and then on the world as a whole. The message of Christ to the Jews after “being proclaimed … as a testimony to all nations” [v.14] had, as Jesus predicted, become corrupted “for false Christs and false prophets will arise … to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.”[v.24] Just as “there will be great tribulation”  – and was – at the end of the Jewish nation, “such as has not been from the beginning of the world … And if those days had not been cut short, no human being would be saved.”  [v. 21, 22] And so it was at the end of the Jewish age with the destruction of the Temple by Rome in AD 70.  Back to the words of Jesus, some wonderful words that – at that time  ‘they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory’, ’he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds …” [v.30,31] out of “the great tribulation.” These words of Jesus are very familiar to most of us – maybe too familiar!  Is there a possibility our “hearts have grown dull” [ch. 13 v.15] as we read last week?  Surely all the present troubles in the Middle East centred in and around God’s regathered people should be making us think – and become as mentally prepared as possible, for, said Jesus, ”concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, not the Son, but the Father only…  For as in those days before the flood  they were eating and drinking, marrying … they were unaware until the flood came … so will be the coming of the Son of Man.” [v.36,37] Our chapter ends with a telling parable about servants not being ready for the return of the Master, but says Jesus, “blessed is the servant whom his Master will find so doing”[v.46] when the angels are sent forth to “gather his elect.”   Are you a servant who has responded to the Master’s call?  May you and I be in that situation and be found to be among those who are seen as “faithful and wise.” [v.45]

    Thought for July 23rd. “THEY WILL GATHER HIS ELECT … “

  6. 6 days ago

    Thought for July 22nd. “ … FOR A GREAT WHILE TO COME”

    Today’s reading in 2 Samuel 7 is one that many know well: it is one of the most significant in the Old Testament.  King David has reached the pinnacle of his life, his love for God and his relationship with God has reached its highest point. It suddenly comes into his mind that he should build a Temple for the LORD where he can be permanently worshipped.           The prophet Nathan tells him to go ahead, “do all that is in your heart” [v.3], but “the same night the word of the LORD comes to Nathan” [v.4] and among the many things he is told to tell David is “I have been with you wherever you went and have cut off your enemies from before you.  And will make of you a great name … “ [v.9]       Then there is a remarkable promise, “Moreover the LORD declares to you that the LORD will make you a house.  When your days are fulfilled … I will raise up your offspring after you … and I will establish his kingdom … and I will establish the throne of his kingdom for ever.” [v.11-13].  There is a short term and a long term, indeed, an everlasting promise in these words from God.  Solomon fulfils the short term promise of a son and he is also the one to build the physical house, the Temple in Jerusalem.          David is overwhelmed by the long term vision that is opened up to his mind. He “went in and sat before the LORD (in the tabernacle) and says, “Who am I , O Lord GOD, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far? And yet this was a small thing in your eyes, O Lord GOD.  You have spoken also of your servant’s house for a great while to come … you have brought about this greatness, to make your servant know it.” [v.19,21]         We notice that the first words in the Gospel of Matthew are “The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David … “  As with David, God was with the Lord Jesus wherever he went.  Remember his personal prayer, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. I knew that you always hear me …” [John 11 v.41,42] Those who belong to Christ and truly live with that realization have the same blessing, “so that we might live through him.” [1 John 4 v.9]  and he will be with us wherever we go! Would that make us sometimes, maybe often, feel uncomfortable in the things we think? We say? We do? Let’s develop a really positive attitude every day. so that we each truly “live through him.”  The Greek word translated “through” has no direct English equivalent, but we noticed it occurs in our chapter in Matthew.  It is translated as “sake” – but look at its’ context!   “There will be great tribulation … and if those days had not been cut short, no human being would be saved, But for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short.” [ch. 24 v.21,22]  This means – that through, or because of, there still exists a faithful remnant God will act – and then “as the lightning comes … so will be the coming of the Son of Man,” [v.27]  May we truly “live through him” realizing time of the “great while to come” is almost upon us.

    Thought for July 22nd. “ … FOR A GREAT WHILE TO COME”

  7. 21 Jul

    Thought for July 21st. “… LIKE ANGELS IN HEAVEN”

    One of the most profound things Jesus said is in today’s ch. 22 in Matthew’s gospel.  Jesus is first challenged by the Pharisees [v.15] who “plotted how to entangle him in his talk” by asking whether it was “lawful to pay taxes to Caesar.” His response is memorable!  At his request they brought to him a coin and he pointed to the “likeness” of Caesar on it saying “render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s”  adding “and to God the things that are God’s.  And what are we to render to God – if we believe we belong to him?   If we believe otherwise, this life is all we have – and how short is that likely to become! The answer that Jesus later gave to a lawyer (v.37) sums up what we are to render to God, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment.”  Do we? We must all answer this question – and surely heartfelt ‘thanksgiving’ should be included in our offering. “The same day Sadducees came” with a question  about the outcome of the resurrection, for they did not believe in it.  Moses law says that “If a man dies having no children, his brother must marry the widow and raise up children” [v.24] they claim that one childless woman was married in succession of 7 brothers as a result of being widowed.  They ask “In the resurrection therefore … whose wife will she be?” [v.28] Jesus tells them, “… you know neither the scriptures nor the power of God.  For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven.” [v.29,30]  The crowd “are astonished at his teaching” [v.33] and so are we – perhaps astounded is a better word – our minds cannot grasp the kind of life that is to come for the redeemed.  Paul expresses it well for us, in quoting “… no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those that love him.” [1 Cor. 2 v.9]   These words are not a precise quotation, but look and meditate on Isaiah 64 v.4 and Psalm 31 v.9. We ignore the fiction that angels have wings – but we meditate that being made “like angels in heaven” leads, as Paul says, to a life far beyond our imagination.

    Thought for July 21st. “… LIKE ANGELS IN HEAVEN”

  8. 20 Jul

    The Christadelphians #16a 'The Fallen Angel and Satan'

    **[Actual, provable Bible Truth]** We are Christadelphians, and we believe in letting the Bible interpret itself. In this powerful and thought-provoking presentation, we dismantle the traditional, unbiblical ideas surrounding the devil, Satan, and fallen angels. This is an expositional deep-dive into the problematic passages often misused to support the doctrine of a rebellious angel. We propose an alternative, insightful, and scripturally sound explanation that reveals the true meaning of these symbolic texts. Prepare for a wonderful and revealing journey through Isaiah, 2 Peter, Jude, and Revelation. ### 📜 What This Video Covers: This outstanding presentation systematically addresses the key passages used to support the orthodox view of Satan: * **Isaiah 14 & Lucifer:** We examine the "son of the morning" and prove that this passage is not about the fall of an angel, but a prophetic judgment against the King of Babylon. * **The "Angels that Sinned" (2 Peter & Jude):** We tackle these challenging verses, discussing the ambiguity of the word "angel" (messenger) and offering a more probable interpretation involving prominent men, not divine beings. * **The War in Heaven (Revelation 12):** We decode the powerful symbolism of the great red dragon, showing that this represents earthly political powers and human sinfulness opposing God's purpose, not a pre-creation rebellion. --- ### 📖 Bible Verse Category - **📖 Isaiah 14:12-15** - The "Lucifer" passage, correctly understood as a judgment on Babylon. - **📖 2 Peter 2:4** - The angels that sinned, requiring careful interpretation. - **📖 Jude 1:6** - Angels who kept not their first estate, contextually examined. - **📖 Revelation 12:7-12** - The symbolic war in heaven, the dragon, and the devil. --- ### ⌚ Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to "The Criselians" & Appendix Overview 00:21 - The Problem Passages & The Popular View 00:50 - Examining Lucifer & The King of Babylon (Isaiah 14) 02:50 - The Symbolism of the Fallen Star & The Man 03:40 - Conclusion on Isaiah: No Angel or Devil Mentioned 04:10 - New Testament Challenges: 2 Peter & Jude 05:00 - Understanding "Angel" as "Messenger" 06:15 - Ambiguity & Unwise to Depend Heavily on These Verses 07:20 - Certainties: No Rebellion, No Devil Mentioned 08:19 - The War in Heaven (Revelation 12) 09:50 - Understanding Symbolism & Prophetic Language 11:10 - Heaven & Earth as Symbols of Rulers & People 13:00 - Why Revelation Looks Forward, Not Back to Pre-Creation 14:20 - The Dragon is called the Devil, Not Vice Versa 15:20 - Conclusion: The Dragon is a Pagan Power Opposing God's Purpose 16:00 - Final Summary & Call to Action --- ### 🔑 Keywords/Tags Christadelphians, Bible Truth, Satan, Devil, Fallen Angels, Lucifer, Isaiah 14, 2 Peter 2, Jude, Revelation 12, Bible Study, Bible Exposition, Biblical Symbolism, Prophecy, The Devil is a Myth, Angelology, Christian Doctrine, Scripture Analysis, YouTube Bible Study We are a Christadelphian team, Brothers and sisters of Christ, and we're passionate about delivering powerful, Scripture-based content to strengthen and inspire your faith journey. If this presentation resonated with you, help spread the encouragement—share it with a friend today!

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