What We Believe

 

Jersey Baptist 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, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and

of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we do now in the presence of God, angels, and this assembly,

most solemnly and joyfully enter into a covenant with one another, as one body in Christ.

 

For The Advancement of This Church

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, holiness, and comfort; to promote its

prosperity and spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinance, discipline, and doctrines.

 

As Christian Stewards

To contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the

church, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the gospel through all nations.

 

Alone and At Home

We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions; to educate our children

religiously; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances.

 

Before the World

To walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our commitment,

and exemplary in our actions; to avoid all tattling, backbiting, and excessive anger; to abstain from

the sale and use of intoxicating drinks as a beverage; and to be zealous in our efforts to advance

the kingdom of our Savior.

 

Toward One Another

We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember each other in

prayer; to aid each other in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and

courtesy in speech; to be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation and, mindful of

the rules of our Savior, to secure it without delay.

 

When We Move

We moreover engage that when we remove from this place, we will as soon as possible,

unite with some other church of like faith and order, where we can carry out the spirit of this

covenant and the principles of God's Word.

 

Declaration of Faith

We, as a body duly organized and active in the work and furtherance of the kingdom of
God, verify same by adopting the Declaration of Faith as is found in The Baptist Faith and Message;  a pamphlet published by the Southern Baptist Convention.

 

Click below to link to view the Batist Faith and Message.
http://www.sbc.net/bfm/bfm2000.asp