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A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism

Question 78

On The Baptist Catechism (1695) Q. 78

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Hath God a supreme and sovereign right over all things?

Yes. He is Lord of all,a

But have men a delegated right over their lawful possessions?

Yes. The earth, God hath given to the children of men,b

Is it a sin therefore to deprive any of this their right?

Yes. Ye shall not steal nor deal falsely,c

And was such a prohibition necessary?

Yes. For every brother will utterly supplant,d

Proofs

Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.

  1. aActs 10:36
  2. bPsalm 115:16
  3. cLeviticus 19:11
  4. dJeremiah 9:4

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