A descripton will be added here
A descripton will be added here
A descripton will be added here
The Monday afternoon will be taken up with the Main Studies. On the Tuesday afternoon there will be a Signs of the Times address. On Wednesday afternoon the daily readings will be considered, while the Children's Address and Prize Giving will be held on the Thursday afternoon. There are a number of informal activities arranged for the children and young people.
The children and young people attending the school had been busy studying sections of the scriptures and also doing project work and other activities based on the scriptures. Their efforts were rewarded by the distribution of suitable prizes.
The bookshop will open regularly through the week and is stocked with a wide selection of both new and second hand books, together with other items than will help in effective Bible study.
It is important to the organisers of the Bible School that harmony about the things of the Truth is maintained at the school so that a real fellowship may exist amongst those who attend. We also feel that these are troubled times in the Brotherhood where errors of various kinds have been promulgated and tolerated. On account of this and in the interests of harmony and unity, the following guide has been drafted to explain the Scriptural basis and standards expected in the hope that like-minded brethren and sisters may unite around them.
The basis of our association together is the "Birmingham Amended Statement of Faith" ("BASF"), taken in its entirety (including both positive and negative clauses). That means that we share a fellowship with others who both accept the positive aspects of the BASF and also reject the false ideas in the "Doctrines to be Rejected" section.
We do not accept teachings such as a non-literal serpent, immortal emergence, the "clean flesh" theory regarding the nature of Christ and other unsound ideas that have, over the years, gained a foothold within the Christadelphian community despite being contrary to the BASF.
We expect views expressed at the school to be in harmony with the principles of doctrine and prophecy upon which the Christadelphian body has been founded.
We use the Authorised Version in all our readings from the platform, and speakers are asked to substantially base their remarks on that version.
We believe that, in Scripture, sin relates not only to transgression of the law but also to that physical principle of the human nature which causes death. This is inherited from Adam by all his descendants, and was inherited by Jesus by being born of Mary.
In this way he was 'made sin for us'1 having 'laid on him the iniquity of us all'2. For sin to be condemned by his death on the cross3, it was necessary for sin to exist in Jesus' body.
By his inherited nature, Jesus was defiled, separated from God and in need of salvation. This nature enabled him to be 'tempted in all points like us'4,
both externally and internally, having a will which was independent of his Father's will5. Thus he was a true representative of us and his sacrifice was a covering for his own sin nature as well as ours.
He was 'yet without sin' in terms of actual transgression, submitting his will to that of his Father and in character (but not in nature) was thus at one with his Father and a perfect sacrifice.
1 2 Corinthians 5:21 2 Isaiah 53:6 3 Romans 8:3 4 Hebrews 4:15 5 Luke 22:42
We reject teachings on evolution and theistic evolution (evolutionary creationism) because they contradict scripture and nullify the atoning work of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Bible records that marriage is only acceptable in the ecclesial family between one man and one woman for life. Therefore, re-marriage after divorce during the lifetime of the former partner and marriage or similar relationships between members of the same gender are unacceptable to God and within the ecclesia. A person's gender is defined by God at birth and should not be sought to be changed during life.
We have respect for the divine name of Yahweh. We regard its actual use in readings, prayers and addresses as a matter for individual conscience.
In accordance with the principles set out by the Apostle Paul, Sisters are expected to wear head coverings at our formal meetings. Which signifies the submission of the ecclesia to Christ and consequently sisters are also expected to refrain from roles within the ecclesia which conflict with the apostolic injunction for them to keep silence in ecclesial meetings.
We view with concern the evangelical trends that are evidenced within our community, sometimes accompanied by erroneous views suggesting the present possession of Holy Spirit gifts, that national Israel are no longer the chosen people of God and other similar errors. Those who hold these views would not be welcome (nor would indeed find any benefit) at the school.
As a group of the brethren and sisters of Christ meeting together we have a grand opportunity of witnessing to what we believe. This can be well expressed in our actions and all, including young people are asked to behave at all times so that it can be said of us that we have attempted to manifest the character of Yahweh.
We request that all sisters, in compliance with the direct scriptural command, wear head coverings at all meetings; and that all brethren and sisters and young people, in accordance with the principles laid down in scripture, dress respectfully and modestly, suitable for the activities being undertaken, giving particular consideration to formal meetings and mealtimes, and being sensitive to the views of other brethren and sisters attending. For formal meetings we therefore request that sisters refrain from wearing trousers and brethren wear a tie.
Supervision of children is primarily the responsibility of parents and/or guardians at the school and, whereas the committee, in conjunction with the conference centre have tried to minimise risks, parents and/or guardians must take responsibility for children and their safety at all times when they are not otherwise supervised during the school.
Please keep all areas of the conference centre tidy. Any damage to property should be reported to a committee member as soon as possible. No furniture should be removed from the bedrooms.
To enable everyone to obtain restful sleep, we would ask that any who are staying up and making their way to bed late into the evening, and any who are up very early in the morning, move about quietly so as not to cause a disturbance. The conference centre (Yarnfield Park) rule in this regard is that ‘All Quiet’ is from 10.00pm to 8.00am which we ask everyone to respect.
All are expected to attend the main study sessions, except for illness. Please inform a committee member of illness or any other reasons for absence. This will prevent undue anxiety or time wasting looking for ‘missing’ persons.