Basis for the Covenant.

The basis upon which we are able to make a Covenant with each other as members of New Life in Christ Church is as follows:

• We believe that the Bible, consisting of the Old and New Testaments, is the Word of God and thus the final authority in our lives;

• We believe, because of our sinfulness, we need a Savior and that we therefore cannot trust in our own works, but must trust in Jesus Christ alone and in the sufficiency of His works;

• We acknowledge Jesus Christ as the sovereign Lord of our lives and believe that, by His grace, we can serve Him and turn from whatever displeases Him to a life that is pleasing to God; and

• We believe that this congregation of God's people will help us to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our God and Savior, and are willing to submit to the authority of the spiritual leadership of this congregation as those who uphold its constitution, who care for our spiritual well-being, and who must give an account to the Lord on the last day.