“Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD. And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”— Joshua 24:14–15
Renewal of the Oath as Consecration
At the heart of The Renewal of the Oath is consecration, a deliberate setting apart of one’s life for God’s purposes. In Scripture, renewal is never passive; it is a sacred response that calls God’s people to remember their covenant, cleanse their hearts, and recommit themselves fully to Him.
When Joshua gathered Israel at Shechem, he did not merely inspire them, he called them to choose, to consecrate themselves, and to renew their covenant with God: “Now therefore fear the Lord, serve Him in sincerity and in truth… choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve.”— Joshua 24:14–15
Similarly, God repeatedly calls His people to return, renew, and realign: “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you.”— Joshua 3:5
The Renewal of the Oath reflects this biblical pattern, where repentance leads to cleansing, cleansing leads to consecration, and consecration leads to renewed divine purpose. It is a conscious decision to abandon divided loyalties and to present ourselves wholly to God: “I beseech you therefore, brethren… that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God.” — Romans 12:1
This Summit invites participants to engage Scripture not as information, but as invitation, calling every believer to renew their oath through consecrated living.
Meaning of the Theme
The Renewal of the Oath is a solemn call back to the sacred commitments that define genuine Christian faith. It is not a return to tradition or nostalgia, but a return to the original covenant made with God: to love Him wholeheartedly, walk in obedience, and live out the Gospel with integrity and compassion. Over time, many believers inherit faith without fully understanding its cost, depth, or responsibility. This theme confronts spiritual complacency, cultural Christianity, and shallow discipleship, inviting every participant to rediscover what it truly means to be born again and to remain faithful in a changing world.
Personal and Generational Renewal
The Renewal of the Oath is both personal and generational. Personally, it is a moment of repentance, recommitment, and spiritual realignment. Generationally, it is a transfer of conviction, where those who have walked through seasons of revival bear witness, and a younger generation receives clarity, direction, and purpose.
Consecration Focus
Consecration is the bridge between renewal and revival. Without it, renewal remains emotional; with it, renewal becomes transformational.
At the Revival Summit, consecration is expressed through:
- Heart examination and repentance
- Surrender of self, ambition, and compromise
- Reaffirmation of allegiance to Christ alone
- Commitment to live set apart in conduct, conviction, and compassion
The Renewal of the Oath is therefore not symbolic — it is a spiritual act of dedication, aligning personal lives and generational identity with God’s will.