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An Apostolic Fellowship
The Name "Christadelphians"
A Distinctive Foundation
The Whole Bible
God, Creator and Father
The Vital Earth
Israel in God's Purpose
Promises to the Patriarchs
The Truth about Mankind
Man is Mortal
The Nature of Jesus
Son of God not God the Son
The Devil and Satan
The Good News
Baptism
The Kingdom of God
When Christ Comes...
The Life of Discipleship
Peace of Mind
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An Apostolic Fellowship The community
has no paid ministry, no robes or elaborate ceremonies, nor has it any "head of the church" or legislative
council. Their ecclesias (the New Testament word for 'church') organize their own affairs, though the pattern is
similar everywhere. Like the "elders" of New Testament times, members are appointed to manage the affairs
of the ecclesia and to preside at its meetings.
At the meeting for the "breaking of bread" on "the first day of the week" there are hymns,
prayers, readings from the Scriptures and an exhortation. The bread and the wine circulate among all the "brothers
and sisters" present. Voluntary collections are taken to meet all the expenses. If some of the early followers
of the apostles in the first century could attend such meetings, it is believed that they would immediately recognise
what was going on, for it is patterned on New Testament worship.
Like Jesus' early disciples, they also proclaim his message of life to all willing to hear; they instruct their
children and young people in Sunday Schools and Youth Groups, and promote the life of faith and prayer, and obedience
to Christ's commands, among their members.
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