The Church Covenant By J. Newton Brown Summary

The Church Covenant was written by J. Newton Brown in the 19th. century. It is an expression of our duties to the church, compiled by man and backed by scriptures. The covenant is a pledge, vow or promise we make to the church as members.

Basis of the Covenant

Salvation and Baptism

1. To be led by the Spirit of God (Romans 8:14-15)
2. Receive the Lord Jesus as your Lord and as your Saviour (John 1:12-13).
3. Profess your faith (Hebrews 4:14).
4. Be baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Matt. 28:19).
5. To enter into a covenant with one another (Hebrews 8:10-12).

Duties to the Church

1. To walk together in Christian love (John 13:34-35).
2. To strive for the advancement of the church and to promote its prosperity and spirituality (Phil. 1:27; II tim.2:15; II Cor. 7:1; II Pet. 3:11).
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To sustain its worship, ordinances, disciplines and doctrine (Heb. 10:25; Matt. 28:19; I Cor. 11:23-26; Jude 3.)
4. To contribute cheerfully and regularly (I Cor. 16:2; II Cor. 8:6-7).

Duties in Personal Christian Living

1. To maintain family and secret devotion (I Thess. 5:17-18; Acts 17:11).
2. To religiously educate my children (Tim. 3:15; Deut. 6:4-7).
3. To seek the salvation of the lost (Act 1:8; Matt. 4:19; Ps. 126:5-6; Prov. 11:30).
4. To walk circumspectly in the world and to be just in our dealings, faithful in my engagements and exemplary in my deportment (Eph. 5:15; Phil. 2:14-15; I Peter 2:11-12).
5. To avoid gossip and excessive anger (Eph. 4:31; I Peter 2:21; Col. 3:8; James 3:1-2).

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