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May 9, 1936 Letter to Clarence E.N. Macartney

Review of Clarence E. Macartney's autobiography, with focus on his account of J. Gresham Machen. Stonehouse corrects misconceptions about Machen's trial, counsel, and secession.
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An Apostate Church?

Machen argues the PCUSA's 1934–35 Mandate elevates human decrees over Christ, making the church apostate and urging immediate separation to preserve true ministry.
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More About Kagawa

Machen critiques Kagawa's modernist view of the Cross, arguing it obscures Christ's unique, substitutionary atonement and wrongly makes human suffering redemptive. He defends the biblical gospel.
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What Shall We Think of Kagawa?

Machen critiques Toyohiko Kagawa, arguing Kagawa's anti‑doctrinal, modernist and evolutionary view of Christ contradicts Scripture and undermines the gospel.
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A Precious Fragment of the Gospel According to John

Machen discusses the newly published Rylands papyrus fragment of John (likely 2nd century), its identification with John 18:31–33,37–38, and its significance for dating the Gospel.
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The League of Evangelical Students

Machen praises the League of Evangelical Students for supporting Christian students on hostile campuses. He commends Calvin K. Cummings for upholding Scripture's authority.
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The Second Part of the Ordination Pledge

Machen insists the Presbyterian ordination pledge requires adherence to the Reformed (Calvinistic) system in the Westminster Standards. He affirms fellowship with other confessional churches.
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The Purpose of the Covenant Union

Machen outlines the Covenant Union's purpose: to defend the Bible, the Reformed (Calvinistic) system, and Presbyterian church government against Modernism, citing the ordination pledge.
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What Is “Orthodoxy”?

Machen defends 'orthodoxy'—straight doctrine measured by the Bible and the Westminster tradition—arguing it better captures his position than labels like 'fundamentalist' or 'conservative'.
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Impressions of West Pittston

1934 Presbyterian journal condemns General Council's actions against the Independent Board, reports lay rallies supporting independent missionaries, and criticizes Modernism.
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Westminster Begins Sixth Year: Dr. Machen’s Address

Report on 1934 Presbyterian conflicts: General Council's action against the Independent Board and liberal press activity. J. Gresham Machen defends biblical authority at Westminster Seminary.
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Mountains and Why We Love Them

1934 Presbyterian journal: editorials oppose a proposed denominational union as doctrinally compromising and recount Assembly fights over Machen's missions board; includes Machen's essay on Alpine climbing.
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The New Presbyterian Hymnal

A 1933 Presbyterian journal criticizes the new denominational Hymnal as modernist and omitting doctrinal hymns, urging conservatives to retain older hymnody and keep Christ central at Christmas.
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