Our Church Covenant
Dear fellow believers at Grace Bible Church. Having put my faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as my Lord and savior, having received His mercy and forgiveness for my sin, having entered into a covenant of grace through His blood, and having identified with Him through believers baptism, I do now, in the presence of God and this assemble enter into a covenant relationship with every fellow believer at Grace Bible Church.
Dear fellow believers at Grace Bible Church. Having put my faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as my Lord and savior, having received His mercy and forgiveness for my sin, having entered into a covenant of grace through His blood, and having identified with Him through believers baptism, I do now, in the presence of God and this assemble enter into a covenant relationship with every fellow believer at Grace Bible Church.
A Covenant of Love
I now profess before this body of believers, that it is my desire to receive the right hand of fellowship, and by the power of the Holy Spirit, to enter into a covenant of love.
Five commitments in a covenant of Love
I now profess before this body of believers, that it is my desire to receive the right hand of fellowship, and by the power of the Holy Spirit, to enter into a covenant of love.
Five commitments in a covenant of Love
1. Being committed to giving and receiving a good report about others, and not given to gossip. If I have offended a brother, or my brother has offended me. I will follow the principles of reconciliation given to us in Matt. 18, and go to my brother. Being diligent to preserve the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace. To walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which I have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing forbearance to one another in Love, and committed to praying for each other.
2. To submit to the word of God as the final authority for my faith, and seeking to apply its truths to every area of my life. To let the word of Christ richly dwell within me, not being conformed to this world but transformed by the renewing of my mind. Proving myself to be a doer of the word and not merely a hearer.
3. To honor and submit to the elders that God has raised up for the oversight, direction, protection, equipping, and service of this body of believers. To support the doctrines, ministries, spiritual disciplines, and admonitions, of this assembly, as we strive to keep ourselves pure in this present age in which we shine as lights.
4. To contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of this ministry, through our tithes and offerings, time and talents. Giving to the expense and needs of the church, the relief of those in need, and the spread of the gospel throughout all the nations. Realizing that I am a specially gifted part of this body, and will seek to carry out my role and ministry as God should so gift, burden, and direct me and my family. Being committed to pray for one another.
5. To help lay the foundation for many Godly generations through a strong dedicated Christian family. By regularly engaging in personal quiet times and family devotions. Purposing to develop and maintain a spiritual oneness with my spouse. Working together to biblically educate our children in the discipline and instruction of the lord. Recognizing that God has entrusted to the parents the primary responsibility for the spiritual growth of their children.
2. To submit to the word of God as the final authority for my faith, and seeking to apply its truths to every area of my life. To let the word of Christ richly dwell within me, not being conformed to this world but transformed by the renewing of my mind. Proving myself to be a doer of the word and not merely a hearer.
3. To honor and submit to the elders that God has raised up for the oversight, direction, protection, equipping, and service of this body of believers. To support the doctrines, ministries, spiritual disciplines, and admonitions, of this assembly, as we strive to keep ourselves pure in this present age in which we shine as lights.
4. To contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of this ministry, through our tithes and offerings, time and talents. Giving to the expense and needs of the church, the relief of those in need, and the spread of the gospel throughout all the nations. Realizing that I am a specially gifted part of this body, and will seek to carry out my role and ministry as God should so gift, burden, and direct me and my family. Being committed to pray for one another.
5. To help lay the foundation for many Godly generations through a strong dedicated Christian family. By regularly engaging in personal quiet times and family devotions. Purposing to develop and maintain a spiritual oneness with my spouse. Working together to biblically educate our children in the discipline and instruction of the lord. Recognizing that God has entrusted to the parents the primary responsibility for the spiritual growth of their children.
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