Chapter 22: Of Lawful Oaths And Vows (Part 2)

Speaker: Reverend Joseph Poon

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Introduction - (00:00)

QUESTIONS

WCF 22.5 - (07:53)

Q1. What is a vow? - (08:14)

Q2. What is the difference between a vow and an oath? - (14:38)

Q3. What is a pledge? - (14:54)

Q4. Why is it important to know the differences? - (20:07)

Q5. Give example situations where vows and oaths at taken at the same time. - (25:00)

Q6. Does ignorance of the meaning of what we vowed make our vow void before God? Why? What must I do with this understanding? - (43:20)

WCF 22.6 - (47:42)

Q7. What are some situations we learn from the Bible where vows were made? - (51:23)

Q8. So are we “bribing” God with vows? Explain. - (56:24)

Q9. Can we follow Hannah’s example and vowing for our child to serve God in the full-time ministry? What would you say to someone who shares that they had done this? Should you tell your child if you have done so? Explain each part. - (1:02:31)

WCF 22.7 - (1:17:51)

Q10. What kind of vows are wrong in this case? - (1:18:47)

Q11. Who could override and void vows in the Old Testament examples? How about today? What principles do we learn? - (1:25:08)

Q12. Can Christians be guarantors? Explain. - (1:39:27)

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CHAPTER XXII OF LAWFUL OATHS AND VOWS

4. An oath is to be taken in the plain and common sense of the words, without equivocation or mental reservation.9 It cannot oblige to sin; but in anything not sinful, being taken, it binds to performance, although to a man's own hurt;10 nor is it to be violated, although made to heretics or infidels.11

9. Jer. 4:2; Ps. 24:4

10. I Sam. 25:22,32-34; Ps. 15:4

11. Ezek. 17:16,18-19; Josh. 9:18-19; with II Sam. 21:1

5. A vow is of the like nature with a promissory oath, and ought to be made with the like religious care, and to be performed with the like faithfulness.12

12. Isa. 19:21; Eccl. 5:4-6; Ps. 61:8; Ps. 66:13-14

6. It is not to be made to any creature, but to God alone:13 and that it may be accepted, it is to be made voluntarily, out of faith, and conscience of duty, in way of thankfulness for mercy received, or for the obtaining of what we want; whereby we more strictly bind ourselves to necessary duties, or to other things, so far and so long as they may fitly conduce thereunto.14

13. Ps. 76:11; Jer. 44:25-26

14. Deut. 23:21-23; Ps. 50:14; Gen. 28:20-22; I Sam. 1:11; Ps. 66:13-14; Ps. 132:2-5

7. No man may vow to do anything forbidden in the Word of God, or what would hinder any duty therein commanded, or which is not in his own power, and for the performance whereof he hath no promise of ability from God.15 In which respects, Popish monastical vows of perpetual single life, professed poverty, and regular obedience, are so far from being degrees of higher perfection, that they are superstitious and sinful snares, in which no Christian may entangle himself.17

15. Acts 23:12,14; Mark 6:26; Num. 30:5,8,12-13

16. Matt. 19:11-12; I Cor. 7:2,9; Eph. 4:28; I Pet. 4:2; I Cor 7:23

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The Refreshing In The Old Paths #3

Speaker: Preacher Joshua Yong

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Bible Passage (KJV): Jeremiah 6:16

16 Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.

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What Should Children Sing In Sunday School?

Speaker: Reverend Joseph Poon

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QUESTIONS

Q1. What should children sing in Sunday School?

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Jesus And The Foolishness Of Preaching (John 20:30-31 & John 21:1-7)

Speaker: Reverend Joseph Poon

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Bible Passage (KJV): John 20:30-31 - John 21:1-7 - (00:00)

QUESTIONS

Q1. What did Jesus focus on when He was on earth? Performing miracles? Explain. Why were the Apostles given the powers to perform miracles. What does Jesus call believers to focus on now when it comes to evangelising the lost souls? Show with Bible verses. - (03:37)

Q2. Power Evangelism (third wave of Charismatism) teaches people to depend on “the supernatural power and gifts of the Holy Spirit to reach new converts”. What did Jesus do in Mark 1:44; John 5:13, 6:15? Why? Are you doing what He commands? Why? - (29:07)

Q3. How do you answer those who claim, “because of the ‘miraculous healings’, my family/friend believed in Christianity and goes to church now”. - (41:22)

Q4. How do you answer those who rebuke you, “you should not say tongues speaking and miracles are false today because you are blaspheming the Holy Ghost who is working through these”? - (48:33)

Q5. How do you answer those who use Mark 6:5 (cf Matthew 13:58) claim that people are not healed because of their lack of faith in Jesus? Give Bible examples. - (53:49)

Q6. In chapter 21, how did the disciple in v7 and also those in v12 know it was the Lord Jesus who called out to them and meeting them (cf Luke 5:8-11)? What do we learn about the risen Lord Jesus here? - (1:10:34)

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Bible Passage (KJV): John 20:30-31

30 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:

31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

Bible Passage (KJV): John 21:1-7

1 After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself.

2 There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.

3 Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing.

4 But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.

5 Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No.

6 And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.

7 Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.

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The Habit Of Prayer

Speaker: Reverend Joseph Poon

2023 BPCWA Camp Series Theme: Praying Always & Watching Thereunto

Session #3 of 8

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Bible Passage (KJV): Ephesians 6:18

18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

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What Is The Biblical Principle Of Not Using Contemporary Christian Music?

Speaker: Reverend Joseph Poon

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QUESTIONS

Q1. What is the biblical principle of not using contemporary Christian music?

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What Should We Do If We Know A Church Has Brought In Contemporary Christian Music?

Speaker: Reverend Joseph Poon

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QUESTIONS

Q1. If we know a church has brought in contemporary Christian music into their church, how can we let the leaders know or explain it to them?

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Chapter 22: Of Lawful Oaths And Vows (Part 1)

Speaker: Reverend Joseph Poon

Website: http://www.bpcwa.org.au/

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Introduction - (00:00)

QUESTIONS

WCF 22.1 - (03:12)

Q1. What is an oath? List its elements. - (05:01)

Q2. Why are oaths so serious? - (07:34)

Q3. Why is oath part of religious worship? - (09:01)

Q4. Give examples of such oath taking. - (13:32)

WCF 22.2 - (14:28)

Q5. Why is the name of God only that by which men ought to swear? What is the significance? - (18:13)

Q6. What commandment do we break when we take oaths lightly or break them? Why? - (22:19)

Q7. Does taking oath contradict the Lord’s command in Matthew 5:33-34? Why? - (29:23)

Q8. Can we take non-religious oaths? Explain. - (48:56)

WCF 22.3 - (49:18)

Q9. What should we consider before we take oaths? - (50:25)

Q11. From 2 and 3 give examples of religious oaths you would take. - (51:08)

Q12. From 2 and 3 give examples of non-religious oaths you would take. - (54:24)

Q10. What should I ensure about the oath I am going to take? - (1:23:38)

WCF 22.4 - (1:26:12)

Q13. Is an oath to sin binding? Why? What should you do if you inadvertently made a sinful vow? - (1:34:39)

Q14. What are my obligations once you swear/take oath? - (1:36:37)

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CHAPTER XXII OF LAWFUL OATHS AND VOWS

1. A LAWFUL oath is part of religious worship,1 wherein, upon just occasion, the person swearing solemnly calleth God to witness what he asserteth or promiseth; and to judge him according to the truth or falsehood of what he sweareth.2

1. Deut. 10:20

2. Exod. 20:7; Lev. 19:12; II Cor. 1:23; II Chron. 6:22-23

2. The name of God only is that by which men ought to swear, and therein it is to be used with all holy fear and reverence;3 therefore to swear vainly or rashly by that glorious and dreadful name, or to swear at all by any other thing, is sinful, and to be abhorred.4 Yet, as in matters of weight and moment, an oath is warranted by the Word of God under the New Testament, as well as under the old;5 so a lawful oath, being imposed by lawful authority, in such matters, ought to be taken.6

3. Deut. 6:13

4. Exod. 20:7; Jer. 5:7; Matt. 5:34,37; James 5:12

5. Heb. 6:16; II Cor. 1:23; Isa. 65:16

6. I Kings 8:31; Neh. 13:25; Ezra 10:5

3. Whosoever taketh an oath, ought duly to consider the weightiness of so solemn an act, and therein to avouch nothing but what he is fully persuaded is the truth.7 Neither may any man bind himself by oath to anything but what is good and just, and what he believeth so to be, and what he is able and resolved to perform.8

7. Exod. 20:7; Jer. 4:2

8. Gen. 24:2-3,5-6,8-9

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Remaining In The Old Paths #2

Speaker: Preacher Joshua Yong

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Bible Passage (KJV): Jeremiah 6:16

16 Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.

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Should There Be Several Singers At The Front Singing And Leading The Worship?

Speaker: Reverend Joseph Poon

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QUESTIONS

Q1. There are two kinds of worship we have seen. One with several singers on the church stage singing and leading the worship, another with no singers on the stage. Which one is biblical?

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