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Word of Truth Bible Church Covenant

United under the Lord Jesus Christ in order to further the gospel, convert the lost, and prepare the brethren for the coming of our Lord and Savior.

We, the willing members of Word of Truth Bible Church of Attleboro, MA, do hereby covenant and agree before God and our fellow Christians to hold the following biblical admonitions in high regard not only in the presence of the brethren but also before the lost so as to demonstrate the true Christian character and spirituality that the Spirit of God may move among us and them and that our witness, testimony and the words of the living God may be presented in truth without hindrance from us.

One Another

That we will submit ourselves one to the other in honor preferring one another.
That we will learn to forgive one another even as God for Christ's sake has forgiven us.
That we will care for one another, the elder guiding the younger in the Lord, and by work and deed being spiritual examples both to express God's presence and be humbly used as God wishes to strengthen those God has given to our fellowship.
That we will pray for one another with compassion and concern, and seek each other's welfare in any time of trouble.
That we will unite together to worship in spirit and truth with prepared hearts and minds in joyful communion.

Support of the Church

That we will continue faithful in supporting the church and its ministries as we are prospered in obedience to the scripture while seeking no temporal reward but looking for His blessings and love, realizing that if we sow bountifully we will reap bountifully.

The Scriptures

Further, that it is the words of the scripture as well as the message and doctrine that are vital and that we possess these words by the mercy and grace of God in the confines of the Authorized or King James Bible entirely and without error.
That it is the expressed and clear purpose of this church as all visible churches of true believers, to disseminate, teach, promote, publish, distribute in several forms, proclaim by voice in any righteous manner, and preserve these words as directed and supplied by the Spirit of God, to the fullest extent possible before the resurrection of the Body of Christ in what we know as the rapture, or translation of the saints.

Evangelism

That we will consistently seek to win those who are not yet converted to the salvation of Christ not only in this country and location but as far as possible throughout the world in any way not inconsistent with the teaching of scripture by the power and leadership of the Holy Spirit.

Church Government

That the Bishop shall have the full authority in all matters regarding the church in order that he may exercise the gifts given to him by the Holy Ghost.
That the Bishop will seek the wise counsel, as he deems necessary and possible, in order to make decisions for the church and that the members will pray that God will guide the Bishop in making those decisions.
That we would follow as God directs the leadership of the church through the Bishop (pastor), praying for such leadership, trusting that God will correct and take full responsibility for the man of God, and should disagreement arise that we would follow the scriptural admonition and by grace seek understanding.
That this church functions, not as a democracy, but as a body under the Headship of the Lord Jesus Christ and at the direction of the Bishop as the under-shepherd. Members of this church are not individually afforded with any property, contract, or civil rights based upon principles of democratic government except that they may remove themselves at any time that they so choose.

Bro. Edward R. Cross
Bishop and Pastor
Adopted: October 18, 2018

Also read: The Gospel of Grace · Statement of Faith

The Christian life is full of ups and downs. You face disappointments and heartbreaks, but the one thing you can always count on is the abiding presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. You learn that this cannot be said of any other.

In Romans 8, the Apostle Paul instructs believers as to why they can have hope even though they experience the failures of Romans 7. (Rom 8:29 KJV) “For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, …”

All believers fail the Lord in some way, even though they may not be willing to admit it. Others may abandon them, but the Lord never does. Despite all of David’s failures, the Lord never abandoned him. He was a man after God’s own heart, can you imagine that? The Lord promised him sure mercies, just like He promised the seed of Christ.

It’s because of His sure mercies, the Christian should keep on keeping on, come what may. Always remember the faithfulness of Christ even in the midst of our unbelief. Even when we believe not he abides faithful.

If God intends all things to work together for good, then it is up to us to understand all things in light of what God is doing in our lives. God never wakes up surprised. So the journey continues…