About Us
Explore common questions about Yahweh's Restoration Ministry, how it identifies itself, and how it approaches doctrine and study.
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What do you call yourselves? Do you identify with a specific faith or denomination? +
The Bible does not provide a specific denomination or label for New Testament believers. Many in this walk use the term "Messianic" to describe their beliefs, which refers to a believer in Messiah. While there's nothing wrong with this label, it is very broad and carries with it many different beliefs. Many within the Messianics mix Christianity and Judaism together and believe this is the truth. The problem, though, is that both Christianity and Judaism have added their own man-made traditions and deviated from Scripture. For this reason, YRM does not identify itself with either. We simply say that we're followers of Yahshua.
If you don't care for "Messianic" as a label, there are a few other terms you might consider: the Way (based on Acts 9:2 and 24:14); inward or spiritual Jew (based on Romans 2:28-29); Israel, spiritual Israel, or Israel of Yahweh (Galatians 6:16), saint (Revelation 14:12), Nazarene (based on Acts 24:5); However, as you might find, there are certainly undesirable connotations with these terms. Historically, the followers of Yahshua were probably simply viewed as another form of Judaism, similarly to Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes, etc. It's also important to note that as the church grew, it deviates from its Jewish or Hebraic foundation to a more Greco-Roman philosophy to appease its growing gentile base.
Are you open to discussions about your doctrines? +
Our teachings are the result of more than 40 years of in-depth study. Our doctrines undergo a great deal of scrutiny and have withstood numerous tests over the years. Our Bible studies are open and we encourage questions. If new information is presented we would be more than happy to take a look at it. We have never shied away from truth no matter where it comes from. Every one of us is enjoined in 1Thessalonians 5:21 to "prove all things; hold fast that which is good."