Members Covenant

February 27, 2011

As a member of Edge Ministries:

1) We believe in one God-Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Creator of all things – Genesis 1-2; Proverbs 8:22-31

2) We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, was crucified, died, was buried, was resurrected, ascended into heaven, and is now seated at the right hand of God the Father and is true God and true man – John 3:16; Luke 1:26-35; Matthew 1:18-25

3) We believe the Bible in its entirety to be the inspired Word of God and the infallible rule of faith and conduct – 2 Peter 1:19-21; 2 Timothy 3:16

4) We believe in the resurrection of the dead, the eternal happiness of the saved, and the eternal punishment of the lost - Matthew 25:31-46; Mark 16:16; John 5:24-29; 1 Corinthians 15:50-58; 1 Peter 1:3

5) We believe in personal salvation of believers through the shed blood of Jesus Christ – Hebrews 9:11-12; John 3:1-21; Romans 10:8-10; John 14:6; 1 John 1:7; Romans 3:21-26; Hebrews 2:17; 1 John 2:1-2; 1 John 4:10

6) We believe in sanctification through the Word of God and by the Holy Spirit, and we believe in personal holiness, purity of heart and life. 2 Corinthians 5:17, 21; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8; Romans 6:15-23; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Hebrews 12:14

7) We believe in divine healing, through faith in the Name of Jesus Christ, and that healing is included in the Redemption. Romans 8:1-2, 11; Galatians 3:13; 1 Peter 2:23-24; Isaiah 53:4-5; Psalm 103; Exodus 15:26

8) We believe in water baptism, in the Baptism in the Holy Spirit as distinct from the New Birth, in speaking with tongues as the Spirit of God gives utterance (Acts 2:4), in the gifts of the Spirit, and the evidence of the fruit of the Spirit. Romans 11:29, The gifts and callings are irrevocable

a. Water Baptism - Hebrews 6:1-2; Romans 6:1-11; Colossians 2:11-14

b. Holy Spirit Baptism – John 20:22; Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:4; Acts 10:34-49; Acts 19:1-6; Romans 8:26;

i. 1 Corinthians 13:8, knowledge has not passed so neither have the gifts

c. The gifts of the Spirit – 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

d. The fruit of the Spirit – Galatians 5:16-26; Ephesians 5:8-14

9) We believe that all of these are available to believers – Galatians 3:29; Romans 10:11-13

10) We believe in the Christian's hope-the soon-coming, personal return of the Lord Jesus Christ – Acts 1:11; 1 Thesslonians 4:13-18; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

The Vision and Mission of Edge Ministries is to reach the lost, prodigal and disconnect. To teach and equip each one for their God ordained purpose in this life. Micah 4:6-7 On that great day," God says, "I will round up all the hurt and homeless, everyone I have bruised or banished. I will transform the battered into a company of the elite. I will make a strong nation out of the long lost, A showcase exhibit of God's rule in action, as I rule from Mount Zion, from here to eternity." 

In fulfilling the mandates of God we ask three key questions:

1) Does it promote the gospel of the Lord Jesus, bringing in the lost, prodigal and disconnected in our community

2) Does it make a difference for others serving the church and community around us

3) Does it make disciples and create an environment of discipleship, empowering people for their purpose in God's Kingdom, equipping them for the work of the ministry

Our Standard:

1. We are committed to seek first the Kingdom of God through a personal relationship with Jesus and in all things be led by the Holy Spirit. Matthew 6:33; Romans 8:14, 16; Proverbs 20:27; Psalm 37;23; John 14, 15, 16

2. We are committed as members of the body of Christ to strengthen, nurture and build up one another in faith.

a. The Ministry of the 5-fold gifts - Ephesians 4:7-16; 1 Corinthians 12:2

b. The Ministry of the Body - 1 Corinthians 12:12-27; Romans 12:3-8

3. We are committed to long-term relationships that go deep in God – Proverbs 27:17

a. Jonathan and David – 1 Samuel 18:1-4; 1 Samuel 19:1-6; 1 Samuel 9

b. 1 John 1:3 – fellowship - koinonia - partnership, participation, social intercourse, fellowship, communion, communication –  

i. Our fellowship is first with God through the Holy Spirit  

1. John 14:15-18, 26 – Helper -  parakletos – intercessor, counselor, advocate, comforter, a defender 

2. Showing you things to come – John 16:13 

ii. Our fellowship is with each other and is a partnership of responsibility –  

1. Luke 5:1-7 – partner – a variation of the word - koinonia -  

4. We are committed to personal time in the Word of God, prayer and Worship – Matthew 6:33; 2 Timothy 2:15; Ephesians 6:10-20; Romans 12:1-2

5. We are committed to live at peace, resolve any hurts or offenses according to the Word and through love (Agape) serve one another – Matthew 5:21-26; Matthew 18:15-20; Ephesians 3:14-21

a. We are ministers of reconciliation - Romans 12:9-21; 2 Corinthians 5:18-20

6. We are committed to grow and mature and live in an environment of discipleship, making disciples, teaching them to walk in the power and authority of the Word and Holy Spirit.

a. Not title driven – 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

b. Ephesians 2:19-21

c. 1 Peter 2:1-3

d. Ephesians 4:7-16

e. Discipleship is everyone’s responsibility - Matthew 28:18-20 –

i. Discipleship - matheteuo – to become a pupil, enroll as scholar, disciple, teach, instruct 

ii. Teaching -  didasko – to teach

7. We are committed to serve as unto the Lord knowing He rewards those who diligently seek Him – Hebrews 6:10; Acts 20:18-20; Romans 12:10-12; 1 Thessalonians 2:4; Philippians 4:18

8. We are committed to walk in integrity, transparency and accountability being doers of the Word not merely hearers. James 1:21-22; Luke 6:46-49

9. We are committed to tithe and live a life of giving as the Spirit of God leads – Proverbs 3:9-10; Malachi 3:8-12; Matthew 23:23; Hebrews 7:1-10; 2 Corinthians 9:1-15; Galatians 6:6-10