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Three Observations About the Assembly

1933 Presbyterian General Assembly reveals a deep modernist–conservative divide over missions and church union. Conservatives form an independent mission board; Machen condemns delays and compromise.
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Dr. Robert E. Speer and His Latest Book

1933 Presbyterian critique arguing the Board of Foreign Missions tolerated Modernism. Machen condemns evasive policies, defends honesty in missions and gospel fidelity.
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What Is the League of Evangelical Students?

Moody editorial warns against the Oxford Group and liberal 'Re-Thinking Missions,' defends the blood atonement and supernatural conversion, and praises the League of Evangelical Students for upholding biblical faith.
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The Responsibility of the Church in Our New Age

Machen argues the church must defend doctrine and civil/religious liberty against modern collectivism; true reform begins in the soul, as shown by the doctrinal primitive church.
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Christianity in Conflict

Machen recalls family formation, Christian devotion, and love of learning. He defends Princeton's Reformed standards against modernism and centralized church control.
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Denver Sermon

Maintains Christianity depends on external, special revelation and rejects modern naturalism, rationalism, and mysticism. Covers Presbyterian Assembly conflicts over doctrine.
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Skyscrapers and Cathedrals

Magazine excerpts on arts, concerts, film and a J. Gresham Machen sermon, “Skyscrapers and Cathedrals,” critiquing modern materialism and urging worship of the unseen eternal.
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Review of Francisco Zorell, Lexicon Novi Testamenti

Oct-Dec 1931 American Journal of Philology: essays on Greek drama and reviews. J. Gresham Machen critiques Zorell’s New Testament Greek lexicon, use of papyri, and 'pneuma' interpretations.
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Facing the Facts Before God

J. Gresham Machen urges evangelical students to face modern hostility to the gospel, oppose liberal theology, and commit to missionary outreach and revival by praying and standing for truth.
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The Historic Jesus

Kuyper's address marks the 50th anniversary of the Free (Reformed) University in Amsterdam. A review of James Mackinnon's The Historic Jesus critiques liberal reconstructions and modern critical methods.
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Comment on the Question ‘Has Inspiration Ceased?’

The Sunday School Times (Jan 24, 1931) Bible Study Number emphasizes Scripture study and the debate over inspiration, with devotionals on death, Christ’s return, and Sunday-school history.
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Dr. Machen Surveys Dr. Speer’s New Book

Editorial and J. G. Machen's review defending historic Christianity against Modernism; defines a Christian, critiques 'middle-of-the-road' positions (Speer, Harnack).
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The Present Situation in the Presbyterian Church

Machen warns Modernism is eroding Protestant churches and urges separation and vigorous defense of biblical Christianity. He cites the Dutch Reformed example and Westminster Seminary.
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Is the Bible Right About Jesus?

Machen urges students to test whether the Bible is right about Jesus, learn Scripture historically, and use the Word and apologetic books to defend the faith, affirming creation and sin.
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Forty Years of New Testament Research

Survey of 40 years of New Testament research — textual criticism, papyri, language, literary and Synoptic studies. Affirms traditional authorship and critiques naturalistic skepticism.
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Review of Clarence E.N. Macartney, Paul the Man

Argues for Christianity's uniqueness and finality, defending the offense of the Cross and centrality of the atonement. Also reviews Dr. Macartney's biography of Paul.
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