Christian Perspectives on Oaths

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According to the text, what was the common interpretation of oaths in the early Church?

Only frivolous oaths and downright perjury were rejected

All Christians were forbidden to swear at all

Oaths were considered beneath the dignity of gentlemen

Perfect Christians were forbidden to swear at all, but weaker brethren were allowed to swear within certain limits (correct)

According to the Reformation Confessions, what did Jesus prohibit regarding oaths?

All oaths made in public

All oaths made in connection with an event or fact, past, present or future

All oaths exacted by the state in a court of law (correct)

All oaths made to God

What is the purpose of oaths according to the text?

To invoke the omniscient deity to avenge the truth

To call upon God to witness a statement made in connection with an event or fact

To establish a barrier against untruthfulness (correct)

To prove that lying exists

According to the text, how is complete truthfulness achieved?

By confessing one's sins to Jesus Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why do sinful men resist truthfulness?

Because they do not want their sins to be exposed Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does untruthfulness do to fellowship?

It destroys fellowship Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why did Jesus forbid oaths altogether?

To protect the integrity of the believer's words Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the relationship between oaths and truthfulness?

Oaths can lead to the concealment of truth Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the attitude of a disciple towards giving pledges or oaths?

A disciple should be cautious about giving pledges or oaths Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the relationship between earthly obligations and the will of God for a Christian?

Earthly obligations are conditional upon the will of God for a Christian Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does Jesus demand from his followers in terms of truthfulness?

Complete honesty about their sinfulness Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the relationship between truthfulness and fellowship?

Untruthfulness destroys fellowship Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why do sinful men resist truthfulness?

They do not like their sin being exposed Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what was the common interpretation of oaths in the early Church?

Only weaker brethren were allowed to swear within certain limits Signup and view all the answers

According to the Reformation Confessions, what did Jesus prohibit regarding oaths?

Oaths made in public Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the relationship between earthly obligations and the will of God for a Christian?

The will of God should always take precedence over earthly obligations Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why did Jesus forbid oaths altogether?

To prevent the concealment of truth Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason behind Jesus' prohibition of oaths?

To ensure complete truthfulness in every word spoken Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the relationship between oaths and the truth?

Oaths are a protection for the lie Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the relationship between earthly obligations and the will of God for a Christian?

The will of God takes precedence over earthly obligations Signup and view all the answers

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According to the text, what was the common interpretation of oaths in the early Church?

According to the Reformation Confessions, what did Jesus prohibit regarding oaths?

What is the purpose of oaths according to the text?

According to the text, how is complete truthfulness achieved?

According to the text, why do sinful men resist truthfulness?

According to the text, what does untruthfulness do to fellowship?

According to the text, why did Jesus forbid oaths altogether?

What does the text suggest about the relationship between oaths and truthfulness?

How does the text describe the attitude of a disciple towards giving pledges or oaths?

What does the text suggest about the relationship between earthly obligations and the will of God for a Christian?

According to the text, what does Jesus demand from his followers in terms of truthfulness?

What does the text suggest about the relationship between truthfulness and fellowship?

According to the text, why do sinful men resist truthfulness?

According to the text, what was the common interpretation of oaths in the early Church?

According to the Reformation Confessions, what did Jesus prohibit regarding oaths?

What does the text suggest about the relationship between earthly obligations and the will of God for a Christian?

According to the text, why did Jesus forbid oaths altogether?

What is the reason behind Jesus' prohibition of oaths?

According to the text, what is the relationship between oaths and the truth?

What does the text suggest about the relationship between earthly obligations and the will of God for a Christian?

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