What Is the Kingdom of God?
Rev. R.C. Reed surveys premillennialism: Scofield's dispensational view of an earthly Davidic millennial kingdom to follow the rapture, tribulation, Armageddon, and restoration.
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Archives
The Confessional Presbyterian Archive is a curated digital library dedicated to preserving and promoting the writings of 17th–20th century Presbyterian pastors, teachers, and leaders. Featuring thousands of searchable texts, biographies, and historical resources, the archive provides direct access to the primary-source materials of American Presbyterianism.
What Is the Kingdom of God?
Why Two Classes of Elders?
Exegesis of Revelation 20's four visions around the 'thousand years'. Essay critiques Presbyterian two-class eldership, arguing Scripture supports one eldership.
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Nature and Limitations of the Authority of the Church
Argues for a clear separation of church and state, surveying abuses from Constantine and the Inquisition to European Erastianism, and noting America's constitutional solution.
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A Sketch of the Religious History of the Negroes in the South
Survey of the religious history of Southern African Americans from 1619 through the Civil War era, tracing missionary efforts, evangelization, and slave conversion in the colonial period.
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The General Assembly
Account of the 1914 General Assembly criticizing haste and diminished deliberation. Defends ruling-elder parity and church-controlled education, warning against state and Carnegie influence.
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Calvin’s Contribution to the Reformation
Memorial addresses on John Calvin's contribution to the Reformation: his Institutes and commentaries, Genevan church reforms, theological method, education, and lasting Protestant influence.
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Richard Clark Reed
Sketch of Rev. Richard C. Reed (b.1851), Presbyterian minister and professor of church history; traces his ancestry, ministry, education, and publications.
Praying the Lord of the Harvest — Matt. ix.38
Two seminary sermons: on the unpardonable sin and on praying the Lord of the harvest. Calls for fervent heart-prayer, sending and supporting missionaries, and personal consecration.
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History of the Presbyterian Churches of the World: Adapted for Use in the Class Room
History of Presbyterian church government: traces presbyterian polity from apostolic origins through episcopal evolution, Reformation responses, and the state's influence on church order.
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Athanasius
Examines the Northern Presbyterians' Revised Confession and its doctrinal shifts. Also chronicles Athanasius, the Arian controversy, Nicaea, and imperial interference in the church.
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Jonathan Edwards
Concise biography of Jonathan Edwards highlighting his role in the Great Awakening, steadfast Calvinism, pastoral labors, major writings, and lasting theological influence.
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The Deacon
Two essays: one on the pastor's role in apologetics—its rational basis, limits, and pastoral cautions; the other on the origin, functions, qualifications and importance of deacons.
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The Ruling Elder
Examines methods for city evangelization and (mainly) debates the nature, authority, and practice of the Presbyterian ruling elder, surveying competing theories and urging clarity.
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The Northern Assembly
Examines the primacy and philosophy of faith in Scripture—its role in union with Christ, justification and sanctification—and reports on the Northern General Assembly, Home Missions, and Confession revision.
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The Young People’s Movement
Examines the 'Adamic' principle—three views (parental, realistic, federal) shaping anthropology and soteriology. Critically reviews the Young People's Movement and Y.P.S.C.E.'s prayer-meetings and methods.
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Baptizing with the Holy Ghost
Argues for the plausibility of the speeches in Acts and expounds 'baptizing with the Holy Ghost'—Pentecost as Joel's fulfillment tied to Christ's ascension and ongoing Spirit outpouring.
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The Law of Love and Love as Law
Selections on Christian responsibility, love as divine law, and a character study of Andrew. Emphasizes stewardship (talents), love fulfilling the law, and apostolic biography.
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