Key Bible Teachings – believed by Christadelphians
God: There is only one eternal, immortal God. Jesus Christ is His only begotten Son, and the Holy Spirit is His Power. Isa 45:5; 1 Tim 1:17; Eph 4:6; Lk 1:30-35; Mt 3:16-17; Lk 24:49
Man: Man is mortal and his whole being is prone to sin. The punishment for sin is death, the end of all life. Gen 3:17-19; Rom 3:23; 5:12; 6:23; 7:18-23; Mk 7: 21-23: Jer 17:9; Psa 146:4; Ecc 9:1-6
Jesus: In His love, God sent His son Jesus, made of our human nature, into the world to save people from their sins. Those who believe in him will not perish, but have eternal life. Mt 1:18-21; Jn 3:16; Heb 2:14-18 Though he committed no sin, it was necessary for Jesus to die to show the righteousness of God and to redeem those who receive this sacrifice by faith. God raised him from the dead, gave him immortality, granted him all authority on earth and in Heaven, and set him as mediator in heaven between God and men. Acts 2:23-36; Rom 3:21-26; Eph 1:19-23; 1 Tim 2:5; Heb 4:14-16
Hope: The only hope of life after death is the resurrection of the body and everlasting life in God's Kingdom on earth. Jn 5:28-29; 6:40,44; 1 Cor 15:16-23, 53-54; Mt 5:2; Mt 6:9-10
Return of Jesus: Jesus will return to the earth soon. He will then raise many of the dead, judge them with the living, and give his faithful followers everlasting life in God's Kingdom. Dan 12:1-2; Mt 25:31-34; Lk 21:25-31: 1 Thes 4:16-17; 2 Tim 4:1;Rev 22:12
Kingdom of God: The Kingdom of God will be established on earth with Jesus as King. His capital will be Jerusalem, his dominion will be worldwide, and his government will bring righteousness and peace for ever. Mt 6:9-10; Isa 2:2-4; 11:1-9; Jer 3:17;Num 14:21
The Promises: The Gospel has its roots in the promises which God made to Abraham and David in the Old Testament times. These promises find their fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Gen 12:3; 13:14-17; 22:15-18; Gal 3:6-9, 26-29; 2 Sam 7:12-16; Lk 1:32-33
The Way of Salvation: The way to enter the Kingdom of God is by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. This involves belief in God's word, the Bible, and obedience to its requirements that men and women confess their sins, repent, be baptized and follow Jesus faithfully. Ultimately, it is only by God's grace through Jesus that we are saved, not by anything we do. Mt 16:24-27; Mk 16:16; Jn 3:3-5; Acts 2:37-38; Eph 2:4-5;1 Thes 2:13; 2 Tim 3:14-17; Heb 11:6
Love: God’s love for us is at the root of his whole plan. Love should also be a major part of our reaction to His message and to each other. Mt 22:34-40; Jn 3:16, 13:34; 1 Cor 13:4-13; 1 Jn 4:7-21