Paragraph 22.1

Of the Westminster Confession of Faith (1646)

A Lawful Oath is a part of Religious Worship,⁠1 wherein upon just occasion, the person swearing, solemnly calls God to witness what he asserts, or promises; and to Judge him according to the truth, or falsehood of what he swears.⁠2

The 1689 Baptist Confession

23.1

A Lawful Oath is a part of Religious Worship, wherein the Person swearing in Truth, Righteousness, and Judgment, solemnly calls God to witness what he swears;⁠1 and to judge him according to the truth or falseness thereof.⁠2