First London Baptist Confession of Faith (second edition) · Chapter 50

Article 50

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1. It is lawfull for a Christian to be a Magistrate or Civill Officer; and also it is lawfull to take an Oath, so it be in truth, and in judgement, and in righteousnesse, for confirmation of truth, and ending of all strife; and that by rash and vaine Oaths the Lord is provoked, and this Land mournes.^a

Proofs

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aActs 8:38; 10:1–2, 35, 44; Romans 16:23; Deuteronomy 6:13; Romans 1:9; 2 Corinthians 10:11; Jeremiah 4:2; Hebrews 6:16

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