The Christadelphians are a world wide community of Bible believers. Christadelphian means Brother or Sister in Christ. We aim to keep the Bible and its message of hope as the core and root of our community and look forward to the return of Jesus to this earth and the establishment of the Kingdom of God. Our study of the Bible over time has led to the following beliefs:
01.
There is only one true God. He dwells in heaven and is immortal, invisible and all powerful.
Isaiah 45: 5, 6
1 Timothy 6: 15, 16
02.
God created the entire universe and has a great purpose for the world.
Genesis 1
Numbers 14: 21
03.
The Bible is the inspired Word of God given by Him to benefit mankind.
2 Timothy 3: 16
2 Peter 1: 20, 21
04.
The Holy Spirit is the power of God which He uses to fulfil his purpose.
Job 33: 4
Romans 8: 11
05.
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
06.
Jesus overcame all temptation and died to save his followers from sin and death.
Romans 10: 9-13
1 Timothy 1: 15-16
07.
Jesus was raised from the dead by God. Later he ascended into heaven but he will return.
Acts 1:11
Acts 2: 22-27
08.
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
09.
Jesus will be King over the restored Kingdom of God in Israel and over the whole world.
Isaiah 9: 6-7
Zechariah 14: 9
10.
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
11.
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
12.
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
13.
Belief in God’s promises about the Kingdom of God and the work of Jesus Christ is essential.
Galations 3: 6-9, 14, 16, 26-29
14.
Repentance followed by baptism into Christ by full immersion in water (signifying death with him and rising to a new life) and following him daily, are necessary for ultimate salvation.
Mark 16: 15
Romans 6: 14
15.
The followers of Jesus Christ, made immortal, will help him to bring everlasting righteousness and peace to the world.
Micah 4: 1-5
Matthew 19: 27-29