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title: 'The Word: A Discourse, Delivered at the Opening of the Reformed Presbyterian Synod, in Allegheny, Pa., on Tuesday Evening, May 24, 1859'
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authors:
- 'James Renwick Wilson Sloane'
date: 1859-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Preaching'
- 'Bible and Canon'
- 'Theological Method'
scriptures:
- 'Psalms 19'
- 'Genesis 1'
- 'Matthew 28'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/sloane-1859-the-word-a-discourse-delivered-at-the-opening-of-the-reformed-presbyterian-synod-in-allegheny-pa-on-tuesday-evening-may-24-1859
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# The Word: A Discourse, Delivered at the Opening of the Reformed Presbyterian Synod, in Allegheny, Pa., on Tuesday Evening, May 24, 1859

Sermon urging ministers to "Preach the Word": Scripture-centred, Christ-focused gospel ministry. Affirms Scripture's authority and subordinates science and philosophy to revelation.

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