26:1 The Catholic - that is, universal - church may be called invisible with respect to the internal work of the Spirit and truth of grace. It consists of the full number of the elect who have...
#787 1689 Confession The Church
Saturday, August 31, 2019
Friday, August 30, 2019
#786 1689 Confession Marriage
25:1 Marriage is to be between one man and one woman. A man must not have more than one wife nor a woman more then one husband at the same time.
…23 And the man said: “This is now bone of my...
#785 1689 Confession Civil Government
24:1 God, the supreme Lord and King of the whole world, has ordained civil authorities to be under Him and over the people, for His own glory and the public good. For this purpose He has armed...
Thursday, August 29, 2019
#784 1689 Confession Lawful Oaths and Vows
23:1 A lawful oath is an element of religious worship in which a person swearing in truth, righteousness, and judgment solemnly calls God to witness what is sworn and to judge the one swearing...
