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title: 'Christian Education in Its Principles: A Sermon, Preached Before the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, in New Orleans, La., May 12th, 1858'
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authors:
- 'John Newton Waddel'
date: 1858-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Education'
- 'Preaching'
- 'Office of Christ'
- 'Sermons'
scriptures:
- 'Matthew 28'
- 'Acts 1'
- 'John 7'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/waddel-1858-christian-education-in-its-principles-a-sermon-preached-before-the-general-assembly-of-the-presbyterian-church-in-new-orleans-la-may-12th-1858
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# Christian Education in Its Principles: A Sermon, Preached Before the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, in New Orleans, La., May 12th, 1858

1858 sermon: Christ presented as the model Teacher; the Church’s chief function is teaching—in pulpit, home, school and press—so all education must aim to prepare souls for eternity.

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