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The Course of Study Under the Stuart Robinson Professor of English Bible and Pastoral Theology

1891 outline of Union Seminary's new 'English Bible & Pastoral Theology' chair: curriculum for junior, middle, senior—history of biblical doctrine, memorization, homiletics, pastoral training.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1891

Dr. Latimer as Known by Union Seminary Students

Tribute to Dr. James F. Latimer praising his earnest scholarship and teaching, lucid preaching, warm student friendships, and civic engagement as a devoted seminary leader.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1892

Motives of Missions

Union Seminary Magazine (Mar–Apr 1892) notes Dr. Latimer's death, surveys missionary advances (Carey, Korea, city evangelism) and discusses the new pastor's role.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1892

The Study of the English Bible Is Demanded by the Needs of Our Day

Argues for English-Bible and pastoral-theology instruction in seminary, defending the divine authority of written Revelation and urging exegetical, practical training for ministers.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1892

Our Sessions Remiss: Hence, In Part, Our Need for More and Stronger Ministers

Defines Christianity as the gospel's objective provision and the Spirit‑wrought new life demanding whole‑heart obedience. Urges church sessions to identify and encourage men for ministry (titus 1; matthew 28).

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1892

The Obsolescent Member in the Presbyterian Organism

Critique of the declining role of ruling elders in the Presbyterian church, urging restoration of their teaching, pastoral visiting, and oversight. Blames ministerial dominance, contempt for elders, and lack of consecration.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1893

The Duty of Ascertaining and Adhering to the True Religion

Sermon urging Christians to "prove all things" by disciplined, sustained inquiry and reasoned testing of doctrines; accept what is good and endure the cost of standing for truth.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1893

The Tenet of Jure Divino Presbyterian Polity

Two inaugural essays: one critiques illogical methods in modern Old Testament criticism; the other defends jure divino Presbyterian polity and argues for a biblically grounded church government.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1893

The Attitude of the Southern Presbyterian Church Towards Foreign Missions

Obituary for Rev. Thomas E. Peck. Describes the Southern Presbyterian Church's 1861 creation of an Executive Committee for foreign missions and its zealous missionary policy. Notes the Student Volunteer Movement.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1894

The Membership of the Churches of Apostolic Times According to New Testament Teaching

Argues from New Testament texts (Paul and the Gospels) that infants of believing parents were members of the apostolic church, regarded as 'holy' and connected to baptism.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1894

The New Testament Law for the Church’s Effort at Propagandism

Two essays: one critiques Dr. Driver's claim that Isaiah 13–14 aren't by Isaiah; the other interprets Acts 1:8 as the apostolic law for missions (Jerusalem→Judea→Samaria→Gentiles).

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1894

The Officers of the Apostolic Church

Examines New Testament teaching on the officers of the apostolic church—apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors/teachers, and deacons. Distinguishes extraordinary (temporary) gifts from ordinary (perpetual) offices.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1894

A History of the Southern Presbyterian Church

Sketch of the Southern Presbyterian Church to 1893: its European roots, colonial development, institutional growth, missionary emphasis, and reasons for its separate existence.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1894

The Call to Office in the Church Established by the Apostles

Examines how the Apostolic church summoned and inducted ordinary officers, arguing for a twofold call—from Christ and by the people—illustrated from Acts and Pauline practice.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1895

[Exposition of] 1 Corinthians 11:23ff.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1895

Miscellanies of Rev. Thomas E. Peck, D.D., LL.D., Vol. 1

Preface and contents of Thomas E. Peck's Miscellanies: essays defending strict Presbyterian worship, polity, and Scripture, critiquing Romanism and urging faithful church practice.

Thomas E. Peck, Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1895

Miscellanies of Rev. Thomas E. Peck, D.D., LL.D., Vol. 2

Peck argues against post‑mortem probation, defends eternal punishment, and insists sinners require present quickening by the Spirit; he critiques universalist and Pelagian theories.

Thomas E. Peck, Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1896

Miscellanies of Rev. Thomas E. Peck, D.D., LL.D., Vol. 3

Biographical sketch of Rev. Thomas E. Peck (1822–1893), his ministry, character, and academic career at Union Theological Seminary; includes notes and sermons on the Acts of the Apostles.

Thomas E. Peck, Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1897

A Brief Sketch of the Missions of the Southern Presbyterian Church, Part 1

Survey of the Southern Presbyterian Church's foreign missions since 1866, outlining Indian and China fields, stations and workers, methods, obstacles, and converts.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1895

A Brief Sketch of the Missions of the Southern Presbyterian Church, Part 2

Late-19th-century survey of Southern Presbyterian foreign missions (Mexico, Greece, Japan): founding dates, personnel, schools, native churches, methods, and challenges.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1896

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Archives

The Course of Study Under the Stuart Robinson Professor of English Bible and Pastoral Theology

Dr. Latimer as Known by Union Seminary Students

Motives of Missions

The Study of the English Bible Is Demanded by the Needs of Our Day

Our Sessions Remiss: Hence, In Part, Our Need for More and Stronger Ministers

The Obsolescent Member in the Presbyterian Organism

The Duty of Ascertaining and Adhering to the True Religion

The Tenet of Jure Divino Presbyterian Polity

The Attitude of the Southern Presbyterian Church Towards Foreign Missions

The Membership of the Churches of Apostolic Times According to New Testament Teaching

The New Testament Law for the Church’s Effort at Propagandism

The Officers of the Apostolic Church

A History of the Southern Presbyterian Church

The Call to Office in the Church Established by the Apostles

[Exposition of] 1 Corinthians 11:23ff.

Miscellanies of Rev. Thomas E. Peck, D.D., LL.D., Vol. 1

Miscellanies of Rev. Thomas E. Peck, D.D., LL.D., Vol. 2

Miscellanies of Rev. Thomas E. Peck, D.D., LL.D., Vol. 3

A Brief Sketch of the Missions of the Southern Presbyterian Church, Part 1

A Brief Sketch of the Missions of the Southern Presbyterian Church, Part 2

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