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Our Yes and Our No

Cornelius Hanko·1986-01-15
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Cornelius Hanko is an emeritus minister in the Protestant Reformed Churches. Ques. 101. May we then swear religiously by the name of God? Ans. Yes; when the magistrate demands it of the subjects; or when necessity requires us thereby to confirm fidelity and truth to the glory of God, and the safety of our neighbor; for suck an oath is founded on God's word, and therefore was justly used by the saints, both in the Old and New Testament. Ques. 102. May we also swear by saints or by any other...

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Cornelius Hanko
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1986-01-15

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Scripture References
Hebrews 6:13-18
Romans
Romans 9:1Romans 3:13-18
Matthew 5:33-37
James 5:12
Confessional References
HC Lord's Day 37
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