What Do Christadelphians Believe about the Bible and the Gospel? “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV)
When Paul wrote these words to Timothy, the term “Scripture” referred to the Old Testament: the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings. These sections included the initial covenant with Israel, the history of this nation, as well as poetry and proverbs. In the first century AD, the Holy Spirit gave several people the ability to write the Gospels about Jesus’ life and the formation of the church, as well as letters that further taught the church in the New Testament.
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Breathed Out by God
Christadelphians believe that the writers of both the Old and New Testaments were divinely inspired. The word “inspired” translates the Greek word “theopneustos,” which literally means “God-breathed.” In other words, the original writings of the Bible were not merely penned by humans but were from God. This is evidenced by the fact that the Bible is not a disjointed collection of writings but, despite being written by different authors over a long period, possesses amazing coherence and connection throughout the ages. This assures us that the Bible is a message from God to humanity and contains the truth.
Teachings of the Bible (Christadelphian Belief)
Christadelphians believe that the Bible, in general, provides teachings about the nature of God and the duties of men and women. It starts with the story of creation, telling us that God is the Creator of all things and intends to fill the earth with His glory. If He is the Creator of all, then He is also the supreme Lawgiver, and His interactions with humans show that His laws are good and just, and ultimately, disobedience leads to disaster. Finally, through the life of His Son, we are shown what it means to live in the image of God and why sin is evil and must be overcome.
Reproofs of the Bible (Christadelphian Belief)
Christadelphians believe that the Bible has the power to create certainty. The word “reproof” is translated from a Greek word meaning “that which proves or tests something, creating certainty.” We can be confident in God’s continuous work to fulfill His plan by observing the fulfillment of God’s word in the societies around us.
Correction by the Bible (Christadelphian Belief)
Christadelphians believe that the Bible can help us return to the state that God intended for us: being in His image and likeness (Genesis 1:27). The Greek word used in this verse means “to restore to an upright or right state.” The Bible teaches us the difference between folly and wisdom and shows the outcomes of actions through the lives of various biblical characters so we can avoid similar mistakes and emulate their successes.
Righteousness with the Bible (Christadelphian Belief)
Christadelphians believe that the Bible provides a moral compass to build our lives upon. The concept of righteousness described in the Bible introduces a person to a sense of true rightness in feelings and actions. This concept does not focus on individual feelings and desires but emphasizes what is good for society as a whole.
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Doing Good Works(Christadelphian Belief)
Ultimately, all these teachings equip a person for every work they undertake. The Bible is not meant to be a book we open occasionally or live by only on Sundays but is a book that governs all aspects of our lives—emphasizing doing good for those around us.
