Christadelphian Standards
Class 1: The need for standards and objectives Class 2: Commitment and civilian life Class 3: Angelic Care, Prayer and Thanksgiving Class 4: Love of the Brethren Class 5: Gospel Proclamation Class 6: Integrity
Classes
Class 1: The need for standards and objectives
The class discusses the importance of maintaining high standards and objectives within the Christadelphian community, emphasizing the need to contend for the faith and adhere to biblical teachings. It highlights the challenges posed by modern life and the importance of personal devotion and family values.
Passages: Deuteronomy 11:26-28, Daniel 12:4, Jude 1:3, Hebrews 11:26, 1 Timothy 1:5
Class 2: Commitment and civilian life
The class discusses commitment to Christadelphian standards, emphasizing obedience and faith in the face of worldly temptations and suffering. It highlights the importance of separating from the world and maintaining a strong commitment to the Lord's example.
Passages: 1 Peter 2:21, Matthew 10:39, 1 Corinthians 10:12
Class 3: Angelic Care, Prayer and Thanksgiving
The class discusses the roles of angels in protecting believers, the importance of prayer, and the practice of thanksgiving. It emphasizes the need for believers to act consistently with their faith in angelic care and to maintain standards that honor God and His angels.
Passages: Hebrews 1:14, Matthew 18:10, Psalm 34:7, Exodus 23:20, Deuteronomy 23:12, Ephesians 5:19-20
Class 4: Love of the Brethren
The class discusses the importance of love among Christadelphians, emphasizing the role of watchmen and elders in warning and guiding the ecclesia. It highlights the necessity of mutual exhortation and support within the ecclesia, drawing from passages like Ezekiel 33 and 1 Timothy 3.
Passages: Ezekiel 33:7-9, 1 Timothy 3:15, Hebrews 10:24, John 21:15-17
Class 5: Gospel Proclamation
The class discusses the importance of gospel proclamation and active preaching within Christadelphian ecclesias, emphasizing the urgency and responsibility to share the message of eternal life. It highlights the benefits of active preaching, including strengthening faith and bringing converts, and encourages Christadelphians to be consistent in their witness and lifestyle.
Passages: 2 Timothy 4:2, Romans 12:21
Class 6: Integrity
The class discusses the importance of integrity, emphasizing the need for a good conscience guided by God's word. It covers how to apply integrity in daily life and ecclesial settings, encouraging believers to live consistently with their faith and convictions.
Passages: Psalm 15, 1 Timothy 1:5, John 8:3, James 4:17, 1 Timothy 1:19