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Our Confession

THE BENEFIT OF A CONFESSION OF FAITH

This little volume is not issued as an authoritative rule, or code of faith, whereby you are to be fettered, but as an assistance to you in controversy, a confirmation in faith, and a means of edification in righteousness. Here the younger members of our church will have a body of divinity in small compass, and by means of Scriptural proofs, will be ready to give an account for the hope that is in them. Be not ashamed of your faith; remember it is the ancient gospel of martyrs, confessors, reformers and saints. Above all, it is “the truth of God”, against which the gates of Hell cannot prevail.

Let your lives adorn your faith, let your example adorn your creed. Above all live in Christ Jesus, and walk in Him, giving credence to no teaching but that which is manifestly approved of Him, and owned by the Holy Spirit. Cleave fast to the Word of God which is here mapped out for you.

C.H. SPURGEON

THE USES OF A CONFESSION

  1. A confession is a useful means for the public affirmation and defence of the truth.
  2. A confession serves as a public standard of fellowship and discipline.
  3. A creed serves as a concise standard by which to evaluate ministers of the Word.
  4. Confessions contribute to a sense of historical continuity.

R.P. MARTIN

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Our Catechism

INTRODUCTION

Instruction in the things of God through the means of catechisms dates back to the days of the apostles. The word ‘catechize’ (from the Greek kateceo) is translated in Luke 1:4 as "instructed."

That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.

Catechizing is therefore a method of instruction. It has long been used as a primary method for men to "know the certainty of those things" God would teach us from out of His Word. It is more than coincidence that the deplorable lack of knowledge of great doctrinal truth in our churches today has come after the practice of catechizing our young people fell into disuse several decades ago.

This catechism is not something novel. It is a compendium of Keach’s Catechism and the Westminster Shorter Catechism with reference in wording to the abbreviated catechism published by C.H. Spurgeon in the nineteenth century. We are pleased to put forth this catechism with the hope and prayer that it will be used of God to establish many of His people in the faith, and to further increase the revival of true religion as well as interest in our glorious heritage as Christians in the Reformed faith.

Jonathan Thomas, Pastor
Sovereign Grace Fellowship,
Prince George, B.C., Canada

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Our Covenant

"Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour; 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 covenant with one another, as one body in Christ.

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 organization of human origin; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline and doctrine; to support its witness by our faithful attendance, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together; and to contribute cheerfully and regularly, as God has prospered us, toward its expenses, for the support of a faithful and evangelical ministry among us, the relief of the poor and the spread of the Gospel throughout the world.

We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions; to study diligently the word of God; to educate our children in the Christian faith; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be kind and just in our dealings, and faithful in the service we promise others; endeavoring in the purity of heart and good will towards all men to exemplify and commend our holy faith; and to abstain from all that may bring unwarranted harm to the body or jeopardize our own or another’s faith.

We further engage to watch over, to pray for, to exhort and stir up 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, and with tender sympathy bear one another's burdens and sorrows; to cultivate Christian courtesy; to be slow to give or take offense, but always ready for reconciliation; and through life, amid evil report, and good report, to seek to live to the glory of God, who hath called us out of darkness into his marvelous light.

Moreover, when we remove from this place, we engage as soon as possible to unite with some other church where we can carry out the articles of our confession, the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God's word."