Exhortation -Exhortatie of uiteenzetting

Under the tag "exhortatie" you shall be able to find articles about "exhortations" or acts of exhorting, the giving of advice and explanation of Bible readings. It concerns the language intended to exhort, to urge strongly and earnestly, or to counsel, and the giving of a religious discourse.
By the Christadelphians or Brothers in Christ a moment in service is taken to give attention to an explanation or reading by an other brother about a matter to think of. The lectures given in services of the Brothers in Christ are moments of thoughts and consideration. The "exhortatie" or "exhortation" announces to urge, to call on, to set at, to stimulate, to urge, to inspire, to incite or to spur, to give on, as well as to give further explanation over the read Bible texts.  The exhortation is not only necessary (only) an admonition, to be be brought to reprimand, or for information; also the positive of an exhortation can be brought forward .  It also can be an occasion for a call to do something, to consider, to do or to follow something up or to imitate something or someone, and itcan be a moment to reflect and to give encouragement .

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Onder de tag "exhortatie" zal u artikelen vinden over lezingen die in diensten van de Broeders in Christus worden gegeven om de mede gelovigen aan te zetten tot nadenken. De "exhortatie" of "aansporing" dient om aan te manen, op te roepen, aan te zetten, te stimuleren, te inspireren aan te wakkeren of aan te sporen, alsook om verdere uitleg te geven over de gelezen Bijbelteksten.
De exhortatie hoeft niet enkel een vermaning, berisping, of terechtwijzing te zijn; ook het positieve van een aanmaning kan naar voor gebracht worden. Eveneens is het een gelegenheid om een oproep te doen om iets te overwegen, te doen of iets na te volgen, iets of iemand te imiteren, en kan het een ogenblik zijn om te reflecteren en aanmoediging te geven.

Discipleship way of life on the narrow way to everlasting life

"The disciple has entered the narrow way to everlasting life, and he must journey in faith until death closes his eyes in sleep in his Lord, or, should it be so, the Lord himself comes back in the midst of his travelling. The narrow way is well marked with good signposts. The path itself is imprinted with the footsteps of those who also have walked the pilgrim way, including the Lord Jesus Christ, who commanded us to follow him.

The Bible is full of guidance. It tells us about the path, about the snares and pitfalls, about the places of refreshment and about the true companions on the way:

"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path ..." (Psalm 119:105)

"The commandment is a lamp; and the law is a light." (Proverbs 6:23)

"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not to thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." (Proverbs 3:5-6)

"Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet." (Proverbs 3:23 - 24)

"For the Lord shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken." (Proverbs 3:26)

"Enter not into the path of the wicked, and walk not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass on." (Proverbs 4:14, R.V.)

"There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death." (Proverbs 16:25)

"The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter fill the full light of day." (Proverbs 4:18, N.I.V.)

Such counsel is practical and sound. There are things which have be done, and those which must be altogether avoided. Discipleship is a way of life. We must follow the footsteps of the men of Scripture, particularly those of the Lord himself. The Bible is the inspired handbook, the traveller's compass and road map; it provides unfailing, positive and clear advice for everyday living. No man can keep a true course without using the Bible. It is to be read every day."

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Brother Harry Tennant
Discipleship
The Christadelphians - What they Believe and Preach