Oath of Dedication
Having
come into the Covenant of Jesus Christ and His Kingdom by believing
that Jesus is the Christ, repenting of my transgressions against His
Law, being immersed in water for the remission of sins, and having
committed to walk in newness of life by obedience to His Law/Word, and
being in agreement with the essentials of Union Christian Church’s
doctrinal statement, it’s mission, and direction; I,
____________________________, being led by the Holy Spirit do
unite/partner with Union Christian Church in membership. In so doing,
by God’s grace, I covenant myself to Jesus Christ and the members of
Union Christian Church to the following:
I.
To grow in the faith. II Peter 3:18
A. By learning the basics and
essentials of the Word. I Peter 2:2
B. By attending faithfully. Hebrews
10:25
C. By studying to attain the knowledge
of the truth. Colossians 3:10; Colossians 1:10
II.
To protect the unity of Union Christian Church. Ephesians 4:3
A. By acting in love towards God and
other members. I John 4:21
B. By being joyful. I Thessalonians
4:16
C. By being gentle. James 3:17
D. By being faithful. II Timothy 2:2
E. By being meek. Colossians 3:12
F. By being temperate in all things. I
Corinthians 9:25
G. By refusing to gossip. Proverbs
20:19; Proverbs 11:13; Leviticus 19:16
H. By following the authority of the
Scriptures. II Timothy 2:15-16; II Timothy 3:16-17; I John 2:5
I. By consenting to Biblical
authority. Hebrews 3:17; Hebrews 13:7; I Thessalonians 5:12-13
III. I will share in the
responsibilities of my church. Ephesians 4:12; II Corinthians 4:1
A. By praying for it. II Thessalonians
3:1
B. By being evangelistic. Matthew
28:19-20
C. By faithfully assembling for the
purpose of worship, fellowship, service, and discipleship. Hebrews
10:25
1. Weekly Sabbaths. Leviticus 23:3
2. Feasts. Exodus 34:22-23
a. Passover/Feast of Unleavened
Bread.
b. Pentecost/Feast of
Weeks/Feast of Harvest.
c. Feast of Trumpets
d. Day of Atonement
e. Feast of Tabernacles/Feast
of Ingathering.
f. As the needs of the body
dictate.
D. By bearing one another’s burdens.
Galatians 6:2
E. By giving to it’s needs. Malachi
3:8-10; II Corinthians 9; I Corinthians 9
IV.
I will serve the ministry of my church.
A. By discovering my gifts and
talents. 1 Corinthians 12:31
B. By being equipped to serve with the
leadership. 1 Corinthians 14:12
C. By developing a servants heart.
Galatians 5:13
D. By being willing to assist. 2
Corinthians 4:1
E. By establishing righteousness in all
areas. Romans 3:31; 1 Peter 2:24
F. By taking dominion for Christ’s
Kingdom. 2 Corinthians 10:4; Hebrews 11:33
V.
I will enhance the perception of my church
A. By giving and working to meet its
needs.
B. By living a Christlike
life.
Having
proclaimed my desire to unite with Union Christian Church as a
partner, fellow-laborer, and member of this body, I confirm my unity
in the following:
...I believe that the Bible, as outlined in
our statement of beliefs, is the final authority for faith and
practice and no other works except these are to be accepted as
inspired by God.
...I believe that there is but one God.
...I believe in the Father, the Son, and the
Holy Spirit and that these three are one.
...I believe that Jesus is God, was born of
a virgin, lived a sinless life, died on the Cross for our sins,
resurrected on the third day, and ascended into heaven having been
given all power and authority.
...I believe that the kingdom of Heaven was
established here on earth by Jesus Christ, and that we, as Christians,
must take a pro-active role in taking dominion for our King.
Be it
therefore resolved, that I, and any persons under my headship, do
hereby swear allegiance to Jesus Christ and His Kingdom, and do
dedicate myself and my household to serve the Lord in unity with Union
Christian Church, so help me God.
Adopted: October 31, 2003
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