[lemma=by] [lemma=god] [tag=□] □
[lemma=by] [lemma=god] [tag=","] □
All of the biblical covenants are those which were initiated by God , not man . But in a true church of Christ , gathered together by God , not only into the belief of the principles of truth , but also into the power , life , and Spirit of Christ , the Spirit of God is the orderer , ruler , and governor ; as in each particular , so in the general .