The Church Covenant

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On the first Sunday of each month the Church family observes the Lord’s Supper. The Lord’s Supper signifies a covenant agreement. In Matthew 26: 26-30 Jesus established a new covenant at the table in the upper room after the Passover Feast. During the celebration of the Lord’s Supper, we acknowledge the covenant that Christ has made with the church. And, we take the opportunity to make and renew the church covenant with one another.

A covenant is a written agreement or a promise between two or more parties. The biblical concept of covenant began in the Old Testament when God made a covenant with Noah in Genesis 9: 12-17; with Abraham in Exodus 15:18; with Isaac in Genesis 17:19, 21; with Jacob in Genesis 28: 13, 14; with Israel in Exodus 6:4; and with David in 2 Samuel 23:5. We can see from these examples that God is a God of covenants. We make covenants all the time. Whenever you sign a written agreement which outlines responsibilities you promise to keep, that’s a covenant. If you are married, the wedding vows that you made in the presence of God and the audience that witnessed the ceremony, that’s a covenant.

When we recite the church covenant, we are renewing the promises which are outlined therein. It is a time to take seriously our pledge to one another. With God’s help and our sincere effort we pledge (or promise) to live together, guided by the terms of our church’s covenant. In this lesson we will look carefully at the covenant we make with one another, in the presence of God and angels each first Sunday.



The Church Covenant

Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior; and on the profession of our faith, we do now in the presence of God, angels, and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into this covenant with one another as one body in Christ.

Ø It is a covenant made by believers in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Ø It is a covenant made in the presence of God, angels and other believers.
Ø It is entered into solemnly and joyfully.
Ø It is entered into with the believers who make up the local assembly.

We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church in knowledge and holiness; to give it a place in our affections, prayers and services above every other organization of human origin.

Ø To keep this covenant requires the help and guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Ø Love for one another is the foundation of the covenant (see I Corinthians 13).
Ø Both knowledge and holiness are achieved through our personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.
Ø The church is to be given priority above all other organizations.


To contribute cheerfully and regularly as God has prospered us, toward the support of the ministry, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the Gospel throughout the world.

Ø Giving money is a Christian obligation (see Malachi 3:10; II Cor. 9: 6-11).
Ø Money supports ministries and administration.
Ø Money supports home and foreign missions.
Ø The church is to have a world vision for missions.

We also engage to maintain family and secret devotion; to study the Word of God; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintance.

Ø We promise in this covenant to maintain family and personal devotional time.
Ø We promise in this covenant to make sure that our children understand their faith.
Ø We promise in this covenant to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with our friends and family members.

We promise to walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our service.

We further engage to watch over, to pray for, to exhort each other unto every good word and work; to guard each other’s reputation, not needlessly exposing the infirmities of others; to participate in each other’s joys, bear one another’s sorrows; and to cultivate Christian courtesy.

We promise to be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, being mindful of the rules of the Savior to secure it without delay.

Ø We are not to be quick tempered.
Ø We are to be willing to forgive each other and to be reconciled.
Ø We are not to allow for division over long periods of time.

When we remove from this place, we engage as soon as possible to unite with some other church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God’s Word.

Ø The church covenant is universal
Ø The church covenant is based on the principles of God’s Word
Ø The church covenant is personal