Thursday, 9 July 2026

Church or Scripture who has the Authority? With Bible Scholar Kevin Sweeney

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css="" css_animation="none"]A @Christadelphians Video: Here’s a YouTube description written from a Christadelphian perspective, using British English spelling and algorithm-friendly language. **Video Title:** Church or Scripture – Who Has Authority? | A Thought-Provoking Biblical Exposition **Description:** What is the ultimate authority for a Christian – the Church or the Scriptures? In this outstanding and revealing presentation, we take you on an insightful journey across several major denominations, from Roman Catholicism to Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and even the little-known Panacea Society. What do they all have in common? They each use the Bible to give authority to something – or someone – else. This wonderful, expositional talk then turns to the example of Jesus and the apostles, showing how the Bereans “searched the Scriptures daily” (Acts 17:11) to verify truth. As Christadelphians, we believe the Bible alone is God’s authoritative Word – not any church hierarchy, extra-biblical writings, or subjective claims of the Holy Spirit. If you’ve ever wondered how to discern true authority in your faith, this video is for you. Prepare to be challenged, encouraged, and equipped. **πŸ“– Bible Verses Referenced:** - πŸ“– Ezekiel 37:15-20 - πŸ“– Matthew 24:45 - πŸ“– John 14:26 - πŸ“– John 16:13 - πŸ“– Luke 24:25-27, 44-48 - πŸ“– Acts 17:2-3, 11 **Chapters:** 00:00 – Introduction – The question of biblical authority 01:35 – The Roman Catholic Church – The Pope and the keys of Peter 03:33 – Mormonism – The Book of Mormon as co-authority 06:23 – Jehovah’s Witnesses – The Governing Body as “faithful slave” 10:25 – The Panacea Society – Joanna Southcott and her sealed box 12:51 – The Holy Spirit as “authority” – A common but flawed claim 16:14 – The Christadelphian distinctive – The Bible alone 19:10 – Jesus’ example – Reasoning from the Scriptures 24:18 – The noble Bereans – Testing everything by God’s Word 25:50 – Conclusion – Let the Bible be your final authority [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TniybSeBtiY[/embedyt] **Closing Statement:** We are a Christadelphian team, Brothers and sisters of Christ, and we're passionate about delivering powerful, Scripture-based content to strengthen and inspire your faith journey. If this presentation resonated with you, help spread the encouragement—share it with a friend today! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css="" css_animation="none"]*************************************************************************************** This video was produced by the ChristadelphianVideo.org project, arranged and supported by Christadelphians worldwide. You can follow us online at.. #1 Our Main site...                      #2 Our podcast on Spotify..      #3 Our podcast on Apple.        #4 Our podcast on Podbean   #5 Our facebook...                      #6 Our Whats App..                      #7 Our Instagram...                     #8 Our X...                                       #9 Our YouTube Channel...     #10 Our Audio site ...                 Watch/read/Listen/ subscribe to  thoughts for the day CHRISTADELPHIANVIDEO.ORG, a worldwide collaboration by Christadelphians to help promote the understanding of God's Word to those who are seeking the Truth about the Human condition and God's plan and Purpose with the Earth and Mankind upon it. #Christadelphianvideo #christadelphianstalk #Christadelphians #bibletruthfeed #openbible #Gospeltruth #gospel #Christadelphian #bibletruthfeed #podcast[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] https://christadelphianvideo.org/studyvideo/church-or-scripture-who-has-the-authority-with-bible-scholar-kevin-sweeney/?feed_id=116866&_unique_id=6a4f9ef0a0ab1

Turkey in Bible Prophecy

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a @Christadelphians Video:
Description: The Bible predicts what is to happen in hundreds and thousands of years, right down to our days and beyond. How is this possible? “All Scripture is given by inspiration of GOD” the Apostle Paul told Timothy in 2 Timothy 3:16. So GOD is able to prophecy accurately about countries that have connection to HIS people Israel, and TΓΌrkiye one of those countries. What does the future hold for Turkey? In this **thought-provoking** and **revealing** presentation, we journey through the pages of Scripture to uncover God’s incredible plan for this ancient land. Far from being a collection of myths, the Bible stands alone in its ability to foretell the rise and fall of empires with stunning precision. Join us as we provide an **outstanding** and **insightful** **expositional** study of Revelation 9 & 16, Daniel 11, and Ezekiel 38. We trace the dramatic fulfilment of Bible prophecy—from the destruction of pagan Rome, through the rise of the Saracen and Ottoman Turkic hordes, to the miraculous prediction of Constantinople’s fall in 1453. You’ll be **wonderfully** encouraged to see how history aligns perfectly with God’s Word. We also explore the drying up of the Euphrates (the Ottoman Empire), the coming battle of Armageddon, and the role of modern Russia as the “King of the North”. This is a powerful reminder that God rules in the kingdoms of men and His Son will soon return to establish God’s Kingdom on earth. **πŸ“– Bible Verses Referenced** πŸ“– 2 Timothy 3:16 • πŸ“– 2 Peter 1:21 • πŸ“– Daniel 2 • πŸ“– Revelation 9 & 16 • πŸ“– Revelation 6 & 8 • πŸ“– Daniel 11 • πŸ“– Ezekiel 38 **Chapters** 00:00 – Introduction: Can the Bible really predict Turkey’s future? 01:04 – God’s inspired Word – the only true prophecy 02:37 – Nebuchadnezzar’s dream & the course of world empires 04:14 – Three key prophecies: Daniel 11, Ezekiel 38, Revelation 9 & 16 04:55 – Revelation’s symbols – not riddles, but divine signs 06:58 – Overview of Revelation: horsemen, persecutions, trumpets, vials 08:07 – The four horsemen of the Roman Empire’s collapse 10:15 – Constantine & the great political earthquake 11:56 – The four trumpet judgments upon the Latin West (barbarian invasions) 16:39 – The three “woe” trumpets – Islam’s rise 19:44 – First woe: Saracen locusts (632–932 AD) – a day for a year 23:33 – Second woe / sixth trumpet: Turkic hordes bound at Euphrates 24:57 – Four Turkic powers: Seljuqs, Mongols, Tartars, Ottomans 27:22 – The astonishing time prophecy: an hour, day, month & year 28:38 – Start date: 1062 (Toghrul Beg marries Caliph’s daughter) 29:52 – End date: 1453 (Constantinople falls exactly on time) 30:16 – Fire, smoke & brimstone – how cannons fulfilled prophecy 32:57 – Sixth vial (Revelation 16): Euphrates dries up – Ottoman decline 36:14 – Frog-like spirits & the gathering to Armageddon 37:48 – Seventh vial: Christ’s return & the great earthquake 38:17 – Daniel 11: Kings of the South & North – Alexander to Rome 40:57 – “Time of the end”: Egypt, Russia & the final conflict 42:11 – King of the North (Russia) invades Turkey & Israel 44:39 – Armageddon & Christ’s victorious intervention 45:52 – Ezekiel 38: Gog & Magog – Russia’s coalition against Israel 47:48 – Conclusion: God’s Word is trustworthy – be encouraged! [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fx4SwbqSZ8[/embedyt] We are a Christadelphian team, Brothers and sisters of Christ, and we're passionate about delivering powerful, Scripture-based content to strengthen and inspire your faith journey. If this presentation resonated with you, help spread the encouragement—share it with a friend today! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]If you would like to help us offset some of our substantial costs of providing this service and expedite the development of new features you can do so by clicking this link. Regular or one-off donations will be gratefully received and assist us in promoting the truth of the scripture. 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You can follow us online at.. #1 Our Main site...                      #2 Our podcast on Spotify..      #3 Our podcast on Apple.        #4 Our podcast on Podbean   #5 Our facebook...                      #6 Our Whats App..                      #7 Our Instagram...                     #8 Our X...                                       #9 Our YouTube Channel...     #10 Our Audio site ...                 Watch/read/Listen/ subscribe to  thoughts for the day CHRISTADELPHIANVIDEO.ORG, a worldwide collaboration by Christadelphians to help promote the understanding of God's Word to those who are seeking the Truth about the Human condition and God's plan and Purpose with the Earth and Mankind upon it. #Christadelphianvideo #christadelphianstalk #Christadelphians #bibletruthfeed #openbible #Gospeltruth #gospel #Christadelphian #bibletruthfeed #podcast[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row] https://christadelphianvideo.org/studyvideo/turkey-in-bible-prophecy/?feed_id=116840&_unique_id=6a4f9cee58ecc

Wednesday, 8 July 2026

Jesus shows what God is like - but he is not God.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css="" css_animation="none"]A @Christadelphians Video: [Inspiring] πŸ•Š️ Discover a **thought-provoking** and **insightful** look at one of the most profound truths in Scripture: **Jesus shows us exactly what God is like—but he is not God.** Using an unexpected yet powerful analogy from jewellery-making, this video unpacks the Greek word *charaktΔ“r* ("the express image") to reveal how Jesus perfectly reflects the Father’s character, words, and deeds—without ever claiming to be Him. This **expositional** presentation is perfect for anyone seeking to understand the true nature of Jesus, the unity of God, and the hope we have in being conformed to His Son’s image. **What you’ll discover in this video:** - The fascinating meaning behind the Greek word *charaktΔ“r* and why it’s unique in Scripture πŸ” - How the process of stamping, molding, and casting jewellery helps us visualise Jesus as the exact representation of God - Why Jesus said, *“He that hath seen me hath seen the Father”*—and what that really means - The wonderful promise that we, too, can be moulded into the image of Christ as “firstborn among many brethren” This is a **revealing** and **outstanding** study that will deepen your appreciation for the Son of God and the Father who sent him. ### πŸ“– Key Bible Passages Referenced: πŸ“– **Hebrews 1:1-3** – "The express image of his person" πŸ“– **John 14:9-10** – "He that hath seen me hath seen the Father" πŸ“– **John 12:44-45** – "He that seeth me seeth him that sent me" πŸ“– **John 8:38-41** – "I speak that which I have seen with my Father" πŸ“– **John 5:19-20** – "The Son can do nothing of himself" πŸ“– **Colossians 1:14-15** – "The image of the invisible God" πŸ“– **Romans 8:28-29** – "Conformed to the image of his Son" ### πŸ“Ί Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction: Jesus as the Express Image 00:39 – The Greek Word *CharaktΔ“r* – No English Equivalent 01:55 – Understanding the Act of Stamping and Impressing 02:49 – Jewellery-Making Analogy: From Original to Copy 04:18 – The Refining Process – A Scriptural Parallel 05:38 – The Final Result: A Perfect Copy, But Not the Original 06:47 – Applying This to John 14: Seen the Father? 08:37 – Jesus’ Own Words: He Is Not the Father 10:11 – Jesus as the Master Mold – Our Hope of Conformity 12:11 – The Promise: Firstborn Among Many Brethren 13:04 – Conclusion & Call to Action [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UurhRn2PXfY[/embedyt] Jesus is not God, express image of God, Bible study, Hebrews 1, Christadelphian teaching, who is Jesus, biblical unitarianism, God the Father, Son of God, Bible truth, Gospel Online, character of God, jewellery analogy Bible, conformed to Christ, Bible exposition, faith building We are a Christadelphian team, Brothers and sisters of Christ, and we're passionate about delivering powerful, Scripture-based content to strengthen and inspire your faith journey. If this presentation resonated with you, help spread the encouragement—share it with a friend today! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css="" css_animation="none"]*************************************************************************************** This video was produced by the ChristadelphianVideo.org project, arranged and supported by Christadelphians worldwide. You can follow us online at.. #1 Our Main site...                      #2 Our podcast on Spotify..      #3 Our podcast on Apple.        #4 Our podcast on Podbean   #5 Our facebook...                      #6 Our Whats App..                      #7 Our Instagram...                     #8 Our X...                                       #9 Our YouTube Channel...     #10 Our Audio site ...                 Watch/read/Listen/ subscribe to  thoughts for the day CHRISTADELPHIANVIDEO.ORG, a worldwide collaboration by Christadelphians to help promote the understanding of God's Word to those who are seeking the Truth about the Human condition and God's plan and Purpose with the Earth and Mankind upon it. #Christadelphianvideo #christadelphianstalk #Christadelphians #bibletruthfeed #openbible #Gospeltruth #gospel #Christadelphian #bibletruthfeed #podcast[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] https://christadelphianvideo.org/studyvideo/jesus-shows-what-god-is-like-but-he-is-not-god/?feed_id=116814&_unique_id=6a4e6f53ebdba