13 Questions
According to the text, what is the only power that can make us genuinely truthful?
The cross
According to the text, what does Jesus demand from his followers in terms of truthfulness?
To expose their whole being and evil before God
According to the text, what does untruthfulness do to fellowship?
Destroys it
According to the Reformation Confessions, what was the view on oaths exacted by the state in a court of law?
Jesus allowed oaths exacted by the state in a court of law
According to the text, why does Jesus consider oaths to be 'sin' and 'from the evil one'?
Oaths are a proof that there are lies
According to the text, why does Jesus forbid oaths altogether?
To abolish untruthfulness in the life of the believer
According to the text, why is the oath considered 'of the evil one'?
Because it is a protection for the lie
According to the text, what must be done in a case where an oath is desirable for the sake of the truth?
The oath must be sworn with the proviso 'God willing'
According to the text, why does Jesus reveal the sinfulness of his followers?
To expose their sin
According to the text, what is required for complete truthfulness?
Confessing sin
According to the text, why do sinful men resist truthfulness?
They do not like their sin exposed
According to the text, what does the cross represent in relation to truthfulness?
God's forgiveness
According to the text, what does truthfulness do to fellowship?
Destroys it
Test Your Knowledge: Unraveling the Interpretation of Oaths in the Christian Church
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