Chestnut Ridge Church
What is the purpose of life?
Why does God allow suffering?
Should Christians be involved in politics?
How can we find truth in this world?
When we face important questions in life, where can we turn? Regardless of our perspective on tough subjects, the Bible can provide us with the insight and guidance we all need. Tune in for the series, Hard Questions, as we explore some of the difficult and uncomfortable topics that arise in today’s world. We’ll discover how a book that was written almost 2,000 years ago can still provide relevant and topical answers.
Online Service // 9am / 11am
In-Person Service // 11am
This Sunday, we will begin offering one in-person service at 11am. We welcome you to join us in the auditorium, and be sure to read the updated guidelines and procedures before you return to The Ridge! You can find the information you need to know at www.theridge.church/reopen.
Not ready to attend in person? That's ok! We will continue to stream services online at 9am and 11am. Sunday's service will be available to watch on our app, at www.theridge.church/live, on Facebook and YouTube at 9am and 11am. To stay up-to-date on the latest information regarding services, reopening, and events, please visit us online at www.theridge.church.
Today's Music
Can't Live Without You, Bigger Than I Thought, I'm Listening, Another in the Fire
Hard Questions—Part 4
[Tim Haring]
Problem | How should Christians vote?
Solution | Vote biblically.
“Pay attention to the frontiers of your ignorance.” –Sam Harris, Atheist
Politics: the art and science of government –Merriam-Webster
Matthew 20:25-26 HCSB
James 1:19 HCSB
• This is not a message about voting for a particular person or party.
• Christians have a responsibility to be involved in the political process.
• People are more important than perspectives.
• Christians have different opinions on various candidates and issues.
• God is sovereign over the outcome of the election.
• Our voting should line up with biblical values.
Psalms 75:7 NLT
Romans 13:1-2 HCSB
Issues that matter to Christians:
• God
Psalms 14:1 HCSB
Issues that matter to Christians:
• God
• The environment
Genesis 1:28 HCSB
Genesis 2:15 HCSB
Issues that matter to Christians:
• God
• The environment
• Race relations
Genesis 1:27 HCSB
Issues that matter to Christians:
• God
• The environment
• Race relations
• Marriage and family
Matthew 19:4-6 HCSB
Issues that matter to Christians:
• God
• The environment
• Race relations
• Marriage and family
• The poor
Isaiah 58:6-7 HCSB
Proverbs 21:13 HCSB
Issues that matter to Christians:
• God
• The environment
• Race relations
• Marriage and family
• The poor
• Abortion
Psalms 139:13-14 HCSB
By using this term the psalmist pictures himself as a fine piece of art and God as a skilled craftsman. –Ellsworth
Issues that matter to Christians:
• God
• The environment
• Race relations
• Marriage and family
• The poor
• Abortion
• Immigration/Refugees
Leviticus 19:33-34 HCSB
Hebrews 13:1-3 HCSB
Issues that matter to Christians:
• God
• The environment
• Race relations
• Marriage and family
• The poor
• Abortion
• Immigration/Refugees
• Israel
Genesis 17:7-8 HCSB
Genesis 12:3 HCSB
Today's Takeaway | Love, Pray, Vote
1 Timothy 2:1-4 HCSB