Baptist Catechism, Question 74
Question 74
What is forbidden in the sixth Commandment?
The sixth Commandment absolutely forbiddeth the taking away of our own Life; or the Life of our Neighbor unjustly, or whatsoever tendeth thereunto.
Scripture references for paragraph 1
Berean Standard Bible. Public domain text and source credits.
Acts 16:2828But Paul called out in a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself! We are all here!”
Genesis 9:66Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man his blood will be shed; for in His own image God has made mankind.
Source and edition
Baptist Catechism. NonlinearFruit/Creeds.json, Unlicense. Creeds.json, English transcription
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