Church Covenant
Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God2 to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour3 and, upon the profession of our faith,4 having been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost5 we do now, in the presence of God and this assembly most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another as one body in Christ.6
We engage therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit7 to walk together in Christian love;8 to strive for the advancement of this church9 in knowledge,10 holiness,11 and comfort;12 to promote its prosperity and spirituality;13 to sustain its worship,14 ordinances,15 discipline,16 and doctrines;17 to contribute cheerfully and regularly18 to the support of the ministry,19 the expenses of the church,20 the relief of the poor,21 and the spread of the Gospel through all nations.22
We also engage to maintain family23 and secret24 devotion; to religiously educate our children;25 to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances;26 to walk circumspectly in the world;27 to be just in our dealings,28 faithful in our engagements,29 and exemplary in our deportment;30 to avoid all tattling,31 backbiting,32 and excessive anger;33 to abstain from the sale of, and use of , intoxicating drinks as a beverage;34 and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Saviour.35
We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love;36 to remember one another in prayer;37 to aid one another in sickness and distress;38 to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling39 and Christian courtesy in speech;40 to be slow to take offense,41 but always ready for reconciliation and mindful of the rules of our Saviour to secure it without delay.42
We moreover engage that when we remove from this place we will, as soon as possible, unite with some other church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God’s Word.43
Scripture References
1. Numbers 30:2
Deuteronomy 23:21
II Chronicles 15:12
2. John 6:63
John 16:7-11, 14
3. John 1:12
I Thessalonians 2:13
4. Acts 2:41
Acts 8:37
5. Matthew 28:19
Acts 10:47, 48
6. Acts 2:42
I Corinthians 12:12, 13
7. John 14:26
John 16:13
8. Ephesians 5:1, 2
I Thessalonians 4:9
9. Acts 5:14
Ephesians 2:21
10. Colossians 1:10
II Peter 3:18
11. II Corinthians 7:1
I Thessalonians 4:17
12. Galatians 6:1, 2
I Thessalonians 5:14
13. Acts 9:31
Jude 20
14. Psalm 84:10
Hebrews 10:25
15. Matthew 28:19, 20
I Corinthians 11:24, 25
16. Romans 16:17
II Thessalonians 3:6
17. Acts 2:42
II John 9-11
18. I Corinthians 16:2
II Corinthians 9:7
19. Matthew 10:10
Galatians 6:6
20. Malachi 3:10
I Timothy 5:18
II Timothy 2:6
21. Acts 11:29
II Corinthians 8:1-5
22. Luke 24:46-48
Acts 1:8
23. Deuteronomy 11:18-20
II Timothy 1:5
24. Matthew 6:6
Matthew 14:23
25. Deuteronomy 6:6, 7
Ephesians 6:4
26. Mark 5:19
John 1:45, 46
27. Matthew 5:16
Ephesians 5:15
28. Romans 12:17
II Corinthians 8:20, 21
29. I Corinthians 4:2
Ephesians 4:25
30. Ephesians 5:8
I Peter 2:9
31. Ephesians 4:31
I Timothy 5:13
32. II Corinthians 12:20
James 4:11
33. Psalm 37:8
Ecclesiastes 7:9
Ephesians 4:26
34. I Corinthians 6:10
Ephesians 5:18
35. Acts 1:8
Acts 8:4
36. Romans 12:10
I Thessalonians 5:14
37. Ephesians 6:18
I Thessalonians 5:25
38. Galatians 6:10
Philippians 4:10
39. I Corinthians 12:25, 26
Galatians 6:2
40. Ephesians 4:30, 31
Titus 3:2
41. Luke 6:27-29
Romans 12:17-19
42. Matthew 5:23, 24
Matthew 18:15-18
43. Acts 18:27, 28
Romans 16:1, 2
I Corinthians 15:58
Colossians 3:23