Christadelphian

/ˌkrɪstəˈdɛlfiən/ noun, adjective

Definition

A member of a Christian denomination founded in the 1800s that focuses on Biblical study and rejects many mainstream Christian doctrines like the Trinity.

Etymology

From Greek 'Christos' (Christ) plus 'adelphos' (brother), literally meaning 'Christ's brothers.' The group chose this name to emphasize believers as siblings in Christ following Bible study.

Kelly Says

Christadelphians are basically ultra-devoted Bible literalists who rejected mainstream Christianity in the 1800s because they thought everyone else got the scriptures wrong—they still exist quietly around the world studying the Bible in tiny groups.

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