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Why We Baptize Infants

John Murray defends infant baptism as the covenant sign, arguing infants are sinful yet may receive regeneration. He warns against baptismal magic and urges parental instruction and nurture.
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Dr. Homrighausen and the Bible

John Murray critiques E. G. Homrighausen's rejection of plenary (verbal) inspiration, defending Warfield's view that Scripture itself is the infallible Word of God, not merely a human vessel.
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Under Grace

Presbyterian editorial affirming God's living presence and the Bible's divine authority (prophecy, preservation, moral power), with John Murray on law vs. grace (Romans 6).
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Exchange Between J. Oliver Buswell and John Murray

Defense of creedal Reformed Christianity (esp. the Westminster Confession), critique of Modernism's creedlessness and certain Fundamentalist attitudes; discusses Noah/flood and a Buswell–Murray exchange on eschatology.
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Risen with Christ

Obituary for J. Gresham Machen and John Murray's sermon on union with Christ: believers die to sin, are raised to new life, and share heavenly citizenship.
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What Is Amillennialism?

Affirms the unity of Christ's death and resurrection against modernist denials; defines amillennialism—rejecting a literal millennium before or after Christ's return.
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And Walk in Darkness

Reports on the Bennet disciplinary case in the Presbyterian Church and on Kentucky flood relief, plus a devotional reflection on 1 John 1:6 about walking in darkness.
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Dr. Buswell’s Premillennialism

Defends Scripture-based Christian liberty against calls for a "separated life," upholds Presbyterian moderation, and critiques premillennial arguments and misrepresentation of opponents.
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Dr. Machen’s Hope and the Active Obedience of Christ

Eulogy for J. Gresham Machen and John Murray's exposition on Christ's passive and active obedience—Christ's penal satisfaction and perfect righteousness are imputed, securing justification and hope.
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The Source of Salvation — A Devotional Meditation

Editorial argues true Christian love is God-centered, truth-loving and confronts unbelief, not sentimentalism. John Murray teaches salvation is God’s electing work, known by its fruits.
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A Calvinistic Exposition of the Atonement

Editorial defending the Presbyterian Church of America amid internal disputes and a review defending the penal substitutionary atonement against modernist critiques.
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Eschatological Freedom

1936 editorial warns of totalitarian tendencies in the Presbyterian Church, urges defense of constitutional liberty against modernist control, and affirms freedom on nonessential eschatological views.
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The Reformed Faith and Modern Substitutes

1935 Presbyterian Guardian defends Reformed doctrine, denounces the Auburn Affirmation's rejection of Scripture, urges discipline, and calls for a Christ-centered Christmas.
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Professor Bryden’s Apologia: A Review

1934 Presbyterian journal critiques the General Assembly minutes, General Council influence, disputes over church union, and debates on confessional subscription and conscience.
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