Westminster Confession of Faith (modernized) · Chapter 22
Of lawful Oaths and Vows
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6. It is not to be made to any Creature but to God alone:a and, that it may be accepted, it is to be made voluntarily, out of Faith, and conscience of Duty, in way of Thankfulnes for mercy received, or for the obtaining of what we want; whereby we more strictly bind our selves to necessary duties; or, to other things, so far, and so long, as they may fitly conduce thereunto.b
Proofs
Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.
Commentary
- David Dickson, Truths Victory over Error (1684), on 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, 22.4, 22.5, 22.6, 22.7
Related texts
- Westminster Confession of Faith (1646) 22.6
- Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (modernized, 1689) 23.5
- Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (modernized, 1658) 23.5
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Westminster Confession of Faith (modernized, 1646) 22.6, symbolics.dev/wcf1646-modernized/22.6
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