19.1 Do Christadelphians keep Communion?
ANSWER:
Yes. They usually call it the Breaking of Bread (Acts 2:42). The Lord Jesus has commanded us to meet together regularly to break bread and drink wine, in memory of his sacrifice until he comes back. The bread represents his body, and the wine represents his blood.
See 1 Corinthians 11:26; John 6:53-56.

19.2 Why is it necessary for us to break bread and drink wine?
ANSWER:
(a) When we are baptised, this is a new birth. A new- born baby needs food at regular intervals. The breaking of bread is a symbolic meal which provides us with spiritual food.
(b) In baptism our past sins are forgiven, but weak human nature cannot keep from sin. The breaking of bread service joins us again to the sacrifice of Christ and renews the forgiveness of sins.
(c) By the breaking of bread we are reminded of the vows we made at our baptism. It is a time for rededication. It reminds us that Jesus will come back.
(d) It also strengthens our fellowship with our fellow- believers.
See 1 Corinthians 11:23-29; Matthew 26: 26-28; 1 Corinthians 10:16-17; Acts 2:42, 46.

19.3 Must we break bread and drink wine on any special day?
ANSWER:
No. The breaking of bread was instituted on a weekday evening. Jesus said we should keep it "often"; but he did not say how often, or on which day. The early disciples usually kept this ceremony on "the first day of the week" - Sunday. For most people nowadays, Sunday still seems to be the most convenient day.
See Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 11:25-26.

19.4 What other services do Christadelphians ( Brethren in Christ ) hold?
ANSWER:
Meetings for preaching the true gospel, and meetings for studying the Bible. Christadelphian meetings usually include three or four hymns, two prayers, and one or two Bible readings.

19.5 Must we keep the Sabbath Day?
ANSWER:
No. The command to keep the Sabbath (Saturday) as a holy day was the fourth of the Ten Commandments. The other nine Commandments are all repeated in the New Testament, and are therefore binding on Christians. But the Lord Jesus and his apostles never taught that Christians should keep the Sabbath. The Law of Moses was abolished after Jesus Christ died.
See Exodus 20:10; Galatians 5:14; Romans 14:5; 2 Corinthians 3:3-11; Colossians 2:14.

19.6 How often should a Christian read his Bible?
ANSWER:
Every day, if possible. Those who are unable to read should try to go to the house of a brother who can read, so that they can listen to the Bible being read. See Acts 17:11.

19.7 What sort of life should a Christian live?
ANSWER:
A Christian should be truthful, honest, sober, peaceful, kind, generous, reliable and hard working. His life should be clean and holy. Husbands and wives should be kind and true to each other, just as Jesus Christ is kind and true to his church. Children should be brought up in a happy home by loving parents, who will teach them to obey God.
See Romans 12; Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 4:20-32; 5:1-5,22-23; 6:19; Colossians 3:12-25.

19.8 What does the Bible mean by Faith?
ANSWER:
Faith means belief in the promises of God. For example, Noah believed that God would destroy the world with a flood; he showed his belief (faith) by building the ark. A faithless man is a man who has no confidence in God;
he does not believe that God will keep His promises. In his heart, such a man is calling God a liar - one who makes promises and does not keep them. Faith is an essential part of the Christian life. If we believe that our sins can be washed away through Christ, then we shall show our faith by being baptised. If we believe that God will send the Lord Jesus to cleanse the world and fill it with holiness, then we will show our faith by preparing our hearts for his second coming and praying daily for it. It is impossible to be a Christian without showing faith.
See Hebrews 11:6-7; James 2:21-26; Galatians 3: 6-9; 1 John 5:10; Ephesians 2:8.

19.9 Should a Christian pray every day?
ANSWER:
Yes. God wants us to pray to Him regularly. Jesus gave a
parable to teach that men "ought always to pray and not to faint". Christians who do not pray soon lose contact with God. The Lord Jesus sometimes spent whole nights in prayer. Prayer should be a very important part of our lives too. Jesus Christ is our High Priest in the presence of God, and we pray to God through Christ. See Luke 18:1; Matthew 6:5-13; Luke 6:12; James 5: 16; Hebrews 10:19-22; Romans 12:12; Acts 2:42; Revelation 5:8.

19.10 Should a Christian fight against evil men?
ANSWER:
No, never. The Lord Jesus was surrounded by evil men, who in the end murdered him. But he did not harm any of them, and we likewise must never harm anybody - not even in self-defence. See Luke 9:54-56; Matthew 26:51-52; Matthew 10:16; Matthew 5:38-48; Romans 12:18-21; 2 Timothy 2:24.

19.11 What should be a Christian's attitude towards the laws of the country in which he lives?
ANSWER:
So long as they do not go against the Law of God, a Christian should always obey and respect national laws. A Christian should be a good, law-abiding citizen. Nevertheless, if a government ever passes a law that goes against God's laws (for example, if we are ordered to worship idols or to join the army) then we must "obey God rather than men".
See Acts 5:29; Titus 3:1, Romans 13:1-3; Luke 20:25.

19.12 Should a Christian take an active part in politics in order to help improve his country?
ANSWER:
No. The Lord Jesus made no attempt to help rule his country. He resisted attempts to make him a ruler, and refused any position of power over others. The Lord knew that his Kingdom was "not of this world", and that his first duty was to preach the gospel. A Christian should carefully avoid becoming mixed up with the affairs of the world. Sometimes governments may do things that Christians cannot support - for example, going to war, or promoting gambling. As far as possible, a Christian should keep himself out of public affairs, and devote his energy to preaching the gospel and doing good to those in need; this was the example given by the Lord Jesus.
See John 6:15; Luke 12:14; John 18:36; 2 Timothy 2:4.

19.13 Should a Christian help others to gain political positions by voting in elections?
ANSWER:
No. By voting a man shows that he is interested in politics, and a Christian should not be interested in politics. A Christian should accept whatever rulers God allows to be appointed, and pray that God will help them rule wisely.
See Daniel 4:25; Proverbs 21:1; 1 Timothy 2:1,2.

19.14 Are there any forms of employment that a Christian should avoid?
ANSWER:
Yes. A Christian should avoid any employment where he may have to use force against another man (such as the army or the police). He should avoid any position in which he has to swear an oath of obedience: no Christian should swear loyalty to any other man, since his loyalty is to Christ. The Christian should also avoid unchristian situations, for example working in a gambling establishment, or in an arms factory, or in a place where strong drink is sold or in a shop that sells evil books.
See 1 Timothy 5:22; 1 Thessalonians 5:22.