Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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We have no creeds, manuals or earthly headquarters. We strive to preach, teach and practice only what the Bible states. See “What We Believe” for more details. https://www.ridgewayarchurchofchrist.org/beliefs/
You shouldn’t. You should be a member of the Lord’s church. Jesus Christ purchased His church with His own blood – Acts 20: 28. He built His church - Matthew 16: 16-18. One must be added to the Lord’s church – Acts 2: 37-42. However, we would love for you to be a part of our congregation that meets here to worship, study and serve God.
Yes. We believe that the entire Bible is essential to our understanding of what God wants us to know about living our lives and our salvation. Paul wrote to the Romans in chapter 15, verse 4, that whatever things were written before (in the Old Testament) were written for our learning and we can have hope through the patience and comfort written in those scriptures. However, we understand that Jesus Christ brought a new and perfect Covenant that is outlined in the writings of the New Testament. See Hebrews 8: 7-9; Ephesians 2: 14-15 and Colossians 2: 14.
Many people feel that the Bible is a difficult book and that it is too hard for humans to understand. It truly is not. God’s Word can be understood but many people do struggle with it. There are three common reasons for this. First, people do not understand the Bible because they simple do not read it. It must be read and studied to be understood. Second, they misunderstand the Bible because they have been misled by their teachers. One must never solely believe what a person says. They must study for themselves. Third, one must approach the Bible with a sincere heart, willing to change the ways they think and act. This is maybe the hardest part.
Remember: the Bible spans a timeframe of several 1,000 years. From the beginning of the world, to Christ’s birth, death and resurrection, and ultimately to the end of the world. One must not take a narrow view of one single verse. Read before and after a verse to see its context. Who is speaking (writing) and to whom and on what subject. Know to whom a book was written to and why. Cross reference a verse to other verses. One can use several reliable versions of the Bible to compare a section.
Remember: the Bible spans a timeframe of several 1,000 years. From the beginning of the world, to Christ’s birth, death and resurrection, and ultimately to the end of the world. One must not take a narrow view of one single verse. Read before and after a verse to see its context. Who is speaking (writing) and to whom and on what subject. Know to whom a book was written to and why. Cross reference a verse to other verses. One can use several reliable versions of the Bible to compare a section.
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John – the Gospels. Writings of Jesus’s life, teachings, death, burial and resurrection.
Acts – The beginning of the church.
Romans through Jude – the Epistles. Letters to congregations of the Lord’s church and individuals concerning Christian beliefs, how to live and how to worship.
Revelation - A book of prophecy.
Acts – The beginning of the church.
Romans through Jude – the Epistles. Letters to congregations of the Lord’s church and individuals concerning Christian beliefs, how to live and how to worship.
Revelation - A book of prophecy.