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The Catechisms of the Westminster Assembly

Missionary reminiscence of Korean Christmases, emphasizing sacrificial giving among the poor. Also includes historical notes on the Westminster Catechisms and a meditation on Matthew 13.
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The Christian World Order

Murray says a truly Christian world order, achieved fully only at Christ's return, requires redemptive transformation; Christians must nevertheless labor now to apply Christ's kingship in family, church, and state.
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The Work of the Westminster Assembly, Part 2

Explains Christ's atonement as priestly sacrifice and propitiation securing pardon; also reviews the Westminster Assembly's work in producing the Confession and Directory of Worship.
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The Calling of the Westminster Assembly, Part 2

Affirms that grace-given faith dispels despair; summarizes the 1643 Westminster Assembly. Includes a brief meditation on Ezekiel 16-23 about Israel's unfaithfulness and God's judgment.
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A Notable Tercentenary

John Murray commemorates the 300th anniversary of the 1643 Westminster Assembly. He praises the Confession and Catechisms as mature Reformation creeds that reflect Scripture but warns against idolizing them.
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The Work of the Westminster Assembly, Part 1

Reflection on church decline and a concise history of the Westminster Assembly (1643–1647), detailing the drafting of the Confession, Larger/Shorter Catechisms, and Directory.
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The Calling of the Westminster Assembly, Part 1

A missionary's wartime testimony urging America to fight unjust aggression, based on personal experience. Also a history of the Westminster Assembly's calling and early proceedings.
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The Sabbath Symposium

John Murray critiques Dr. Pieters on the Sabbath, arguing the Fourth Commandment retains moral authority, disputes New Testament 'silence,' and notes the debate over changing the day to Sunday.
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Is the Decalogue Abrogated?

John Murray argues the Decalogue is not abrogated: progressive revelation deepens but does not annul the Ten Commandments, citing Romans 13 and Matthew 22.
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The Sufficiency of Scripture

Sustains Scripture's sufficiency (Westminster view), refuting ongoing revelation and Roman tradition. Mentions youth lessons on inspiration and a Deerwander Bible conference for young believers.
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The Authority of Scripture

Two essays: one argues Christians (especially Calvinists) should reject the notion of historical 'progress' via evolution and defend biblical creation; the other affirms Scripture's intrinsic authority in plenary inspiration.
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The Inspiration of Scripture

Two essays affirm Christ's bodily resurrection as the keystone of Christian faith and defend Scripture's divine inspiration and infallibility, calling believers to faithful living.
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The Necessity of Scripture

Essays affirm Christianity's foundation: God is real, and salvation requires God's special, written revelation. Ethical fruit apart from these roots is unstable.
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The Pilgrimage of a Soul

A Reformed defense of unconditional election and effectual calling, answering Arminian objections. Argues God's sovereign choice and the free offer of the Gospel work together.
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Arminianism in the Pilgrimage of a Soul

Two essays: 'the separated life' is presented as sanctification grounded in Scripture, conscience, and church authority; the other defends sovereign, unconditional election and effectual calling against Arminianism.
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Is Infant Baptism Scriptural?

Argues for covenant continuity: infant baptism is scriptural because circumcision prefigured baptism and the visible church includes children. Also notes changes in Barth's theology.
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