Chapter 25: Of Marriage 1.   Marriage is to be between one man and one woman; neither is it lawful for any man to have more than one wife, nor for any woman to have more than one husband at the same time. (Genesis 2:24; Malachi 2:15; Matthew 19:5,6) 2.   Marriage was ordained for the mutual help of husband and wife, for the increase of mankind with a legitimate issue,…keep reading

Chapter 24: Of the Civil Magistrate 1._____ God, the supreme Lord and King of all the world, hath ordained civil magistrates to be under him, over the people, for his own glory and the public good; and to this end hath armed them with the power of the sword, for defence and encouragement of them that do good, and for the punishment of evil doers. (Romans 13:1-4)…keep reading

Chapter 23: Of Lawful Oaths and Vows 1._____ A lawful oath is a part of religious worship, wherein the person swearing in truth, righteousness, and judgement, solemnly calleth God to witness what he sweareth, and to judge him according to the truth or falseness thereof. (Exodus 20:7; Deuteronomy 10:20; Jeremiah 4:2; 2 Chronicles 6:22, 23) 2._____ The name of God only is that by which men ought…keep reading