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Does the Bible command against taking oaths?

Sean McDowell

Sean McDowell

apologetics

June 5, 2026
Does the Bible command against taking oaths? I got to sit down with Erik Thoennes of @biolauniversity to talk about what it means to make a vow, what the Bible has to say about it, and how seriously we ought to take Biblical commands that seem to mandate against taking an oath. Matthew 5 seems pretty against! #Christian #Apologetics #Christianapologetics #vow #Bible

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