Towards God or Towards Man?
Editorial urging the Church to face God, not humanism—prioritizing worship, prayer, Scripture and dependence on Christ while waiting for God's kingdom.
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Towards God or Towards Man?
The Liberal Attack upon the Supernatural Christ
Robinson argues that the Auburn Affirmation and liberal leaders undermine the supernatural Christ—Virgin Birth, substitutionary atonement, bodily Resurrection—to relax Presbyterian ordination.
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Review of Revised Standard Version of the New Testament
A 1946 Presbyterian review criticizes the Revised Standard Version for translation choices that, it argues, weaken Christology and key doctrines (propitiation, resurrection body).
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The Unitive and the Divisive Elements in Christian Worship
Argues Christian worship is primarily Divine action centered on Christ; when Word, sacraments and the Spirit draw believers to Him worship unites, but becomes divisive if it diverts focus.
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What Is the Essence of the Faith?
Argues the essence of Christian faith rests on objective, historical events—Incarnation, atonement, Resurrection—rather than idealistic, subjective religion. Defends Apostles' Creed and orthodox doctrine.
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Infant Salvation
Affirms the Holy Spirit's role in effectual regeneration and Spirit-baptism, defends infant baptism as a covenantal seal, and warns about Roman Catholic influence.
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Christ: The Head and King of the Church
Defense of Christ's sole headship over the Church, affirming Southern Presbyterian confessions and church order against union plans that dilute that testimony.
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Are the U.S.A. Liberals to Determine the Terms of Union?
1946 Southern Presbyterian editorial opposes reunion with the liberal USA church over racial amalgamation and altered ordination vows, urging fidelity to the faith and preaching God's whole counsel.
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The Mode of Baptism in the Early Church
Selections from The Southern Presbyterian Journal (Dec 15, 1945) on Christian marriage, early‑church baptism practices, and evangelical calls to repentance and Scripture.
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John Calvin — and Infant Baptism
Articles defend John Calvin's view of infant baptism (citing his Institutes and Gen. 17) and expound Jesus feeding the multitudes (Mark 6,8), urging faith in God's provision.
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Theological Liberalism
1945 Southern Presbyterian Journal condemns theological liberalism, defends Scripture, creeds and Christ's deity, and links German liberal theology to moral collapse.
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The Headship of Christ
Affirms Christ's headship over church government, worship, and discipline; defends Westminster/Presbyterian order and objects to union plans that weaken ruling elders or add non‑biblical practices.
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Christ Our Peace in Race Relations
Southern Presbyterian Journal (Jul 1945) opposes a union with the U.S. Presbyterian Church, critiques Federal race-policy while urging Christ-centered reconciliation, and exhorts diligent Bible reading.
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The Christian Home
A 1945 plea to build Christian homes on Christ as foundation — with family altar, prayer, Sabbath and church life. Urges parents and youth to nurture faith amid wartime challenges.
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The President’s Last Easter Service
Account of FDR's last Easter at Warm Springs: a Presbyterian service focused on the Incarnation, Christ's suffering, atonement and resurrection, offering comfort to sufferers and soldiers.
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God-Centered Education
Essays from The Calvin Forum (Mar 1945) defending 'vertical' worship, a God-centered (Calvinist) approach to education, and a Christian engagement with science and evolution.
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God Incarnate for Suffering Men
Affirms Christ's incarnation and suffering as our consolation and compassionate High Priest, and defends the bodily Resurrection as the decisive foundation of Christian hope.
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Calvinism and Education
Advocates a Calvinistic approach to education and culture: begin with Scripture as the guiding light, uphold the Bible in schools, and apply Christian revelation to modern life.
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Mustakh Masih
Advocates early Christian instruction—Bible and catechism—to bring children to Christ, rejecting vague nature-based religious education. Also includes a debate over compulsory ministerial retirement at 70.
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Review of N.B. Stonehouse, The Witness of Matthew and Mark to Christ
Essays argue that doctrinal controversy, rightly conducted, preserves the church; a review defends Matthew and Mark as reliable witnesses to Christ; another piece critiques the Apostles' Creed's Trinitarian language.
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