1689 Chapters 23 Lawful Oaths and Vows and 24 Civil Government
Oct 1, 2023 • Luke Dufek
Join us as we continue in our series on the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith.
Chapter 23: Of Lawful Oaths and Vows. This chapter talks about the conditions and purposes of making lawful oaths and vows to God, and the sinfulness and danger of making unlawful or rash oaths and vows, especially those that are contrary to the gospel or the liberty of conscience.
Chapter 24: Of Civil Government. This chapter talks about the origin and authority of civil government, the duties and responsibilities of Christians as citizens and magistrates, and the limits and boundaries of civil power in relation to the church and the conscience.
1689 Baptist Confession of Faith in Modern English - Founders Ministries