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Our Church in the Reconstruction After War

Article assesses how World War I reshaped European churches, strengthened Roman Catholic influence in some regions, and altered church–state relations. Urges renewed American support for religious liberty and mission.
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The Homiletic Value of the Old Testament

Argues for the Old Testament's homiletic value: its literary excellence, theological foundations, social ethic, and personal witness are essential for preaching Christ and forming congregations.
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The Heart in the Bible

Two theological essays: one examines private vs. public judgment (Heb. 9:27; Eccl. 12:7), the other surveys the Bible's use of the “heart” as center of intellect, will and piety.
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John S. MacIntosh, D.D.

Biographical sketch of John S. Macintosh, first president of the San Francisco Theological Seminary (installed 1904). Chronicles his ministry, leadership and death (Jan 5, 1906).

What Some Poets Have Written of Death and Old Age

Three essays: Warfield critiques Arminian claims about children's church membership; Machen surveys poets' treatments of death and old age. Macloskie discusses scientific views on human origins.
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Bible Study in Relation to Modern Literature

Two essays arguing the Bible remains central to modern thought: Christ and the Zeitgeist; and a revival of Bible study deeply shapes contemporary literature and culture.
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Personal Reminiscences of J. Gresham Machen

Reminiscences of J. Gresham Machen recall his defense of Reformed orthodoxy, teaching gifts, personal character, and leadership in founding the Orthodox Presbyterian Church.

J. Gresham Machen: A Biographical Memoir

Biographical memoir of J. Gresham Machen by Ned B. Stonehouse. It chronicles his life, writings, Reformed convictions, Presbyterian trials, and role in founding Westminster Seminary.

The Presbyterian Conflict

Historical survey of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)'s doctrinal struggle: the rise of Modernism, Old School vs New School divisions, revisions to the Westminster Confession, and 1936 schism.
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The Separateness of the Church

Tribute to J. Gresham Machen and a sermon on the Church's separateness: Christians must remain distinct in doctrine and life, like 'salt of the earth', resisting compromise.
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Shall We Have Christian Schools?

Urges establishment of Christian schools to nurture covenant children amid secular public education. Advocates family catechism, pulpit instruction, and Reformed school systems as the remedy.
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The Bible’s View of the Atonement

Machen defends the substitutionary (penal) view of the atonement, rejecting moral-influence and governmental theories. He argues Christ paid God's justice, securing forgiveness, new birth, and holiness.
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The So-Called “Child Labor Amendment”

Warns the 'Child Labor Amendment' would give Congress sweeping control over those under 18, undermine family privacy, Christian education, and constitutional liberty. Urges states to reject it.
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The Doctrine of the Atonement

A critique of Mrs. Eddy's Christian Science reinterpretation of Scripture, followed by Machen's exposition of the atonement: sin, God's righteous law, and Christ's satisfaction.
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The Second General Assembly of the Presbyterian of America

1936 report: the Presbyterian Church of America adopted the Westminster Standards intact, rejected 1903 amendments and eschatological 'liberty'. Distinguishes premillennialism from Scofield dispensationalism.
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