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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.

The Obligation of Infant Baptism

Committee report: Infant baptism is a divine covenant ordinance; believing parents must present their children for baptism. Refusal is a serious doctrinal offense affecting membership.
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Sin

Front matter of The New Bible Dictionary (1962) with contributors' list and an encyclopedic entry on Simon the sorcerer (Acts 8:9–24).
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Repentance

Title page and extensive contributors list for The New Bible Dictionary, followed by the start of the Rehoboth-ir encyclopedia entry (ref. Genesis 10:11-12).
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Mediator

Contributor and editorial front matter of The New Bible Dictionary (1962), listing contributors and a sample entry ('Mediator') referencing Israelite deportations to Media.
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Law (in the New Testament)

Front matter of The New Bible Dictionary (1962) listing editors, contributors and publication data. A scholarly encyclopedic reference for biblical studies and exegesis.
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Ethics, Biblical

Front matter and contributor list for The New Bible Dictionary (1962). Lists editors and numerous scholarly contributors in biblical studies, exegesis, archaeology, and theology.
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Covenant

Front matter and contributor list from The New Bible Dictionary (1962), listing editors, contributors, and publication details. Includes a brief note referencing Acts 16:4.
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Adam (in the New Testament)

Dictionary entry on Adam: treatment of Adam in the Old Testament as the first man, created in God's image (Gen 1:27) and formed from dust (Gen 2:7).
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Funeral Message for Dr. Ned Stonehouse

John Murray's funeral sermon reflects on death's finality, Christ's once-for-all atonement, the coming judgment, and the hope of Christ's return. Also includes Ned B. Stonehouse's obituary.
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Cooperation in Evangelism

John Murray argues evangelicals should not cooperate with modernists in evangelism because modernists deny core doctrines (God, Christ, Scripture), making joint witness inappropriate.
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The Believer’s Final Bliss

John Murray argues final bliss is grounded in bodily resurrection and cosmic renewal: body and soul are redeemed together, raised incorruptible and glorified with Christ in a renewed creation.
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The Ordination of Elders

Critiques Hinduism as a Christ‑less religion and urges faithful gospel proclamation. Argues from Scripture that ruling elders are ordained to permanent tenure, opposing term eldership.
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The Revision of the Form of Government

Notes Westminster Seminary's 25th anniversary and its scholarly influence. Examines the OPC Revision Committee's proposed Form of Government, affirming Christ's headship and presbyterian polity.
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The Application of Redemption

Editorial critiques Roman Catholic absolutism and defends Bible-centered Protestant opposition. A study explains the ordered application of redemption—calling, regeneration, faith, justification, sanctification.
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Christian Baptism

John Murray argues that Christian baptism primarily signifies union with the triune God and with Christ's death, burial, and resurrection, defending infant baptism and arguing immersion isn't necessary.
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Should Ministers Be Members of Local Congregations?

John Murray argues that ordained ministers should remain members of local congregations, giving theological, governmental, and familial reasons against withdrawing membership to presbytery alone.
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