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The Right of Systematic Theology

Warfield defends the right of systematic theology against modern skepticism, arguing historical revelation and apologetics provide a trustworthy foundation. He critiques doctrinal indifference and critical attacks.
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Abraham Kuyper’s Stone Lectures on Calvinism

Kuyper’s lecture surveys Calvinism historically, defines its various uses, and defends it as a comprehensive Christian principle opposing Modernism and shaping church and society.
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Augustine’s Philosophy

Review of 1898: U.S. entry into war with Spain after the USS Maine, Dewey’s Manila victory and national mobilization. Also reports of witchcraft abuses among Alaska Natives urging legal intervention.
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Dr. Abraham Kuyper

Brief biography of Abraham Kuyper—his early life, theological formation and prize thesis, ministry and rise as editor. Notes founding of the Free University and leadership in Dutch church and politics.
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Epistle of James

Dictionary entry (Dictionary of the Bible, 1898) on James and related names: authorship, date (c. AD 45), audience (Jewish Christians), themes of trials, faith and works, and linguistic/style notes.
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Jude

Dictionary entries on Judas/Jude and the Book of Judges. Covers Judas Iscariot’s betrayal and death, the Epistle of Jude, and an overview of Israel’s period of judges.
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Young Luther’s Christmas

Reviews Tucker’s ‘The Making and Unmaking of the Preacher,’ warning against unreality, flattery and laziness, urging faithful, enduring ministry. Also essays/poems on Luther, charity and the First Christmas.
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Late Discussions of Kenosis

Examines the Fatherhood of God in Christ’s teaching; surveys Creatianism vs Traducianism and federalism; critiques the kenotic theory and debates on the Incarnation.
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Repentance and Original Sin

Warfield argues true repentance must turn from original sin (inborn depravity) as well as acts; imputed guilt differs from inherent corruption. Booth treats ‘walk worthy’ pulpit bearing.
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The Polemics of Infant Baptism

A historical-theological defense of infant baptism arguing the visible church includes believers’ children. It contends baptism is rightly administered on reasonable presumption, not infallible knowledge.
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Dr. Duffield’s Proposition to the Presbytery

The Presbyterian (1900): editorials on the vital role of the church treasurer and the pitfalls of unanimity; essays debate resubmitting the 1892 Confession revisions, focusing on preterition.
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“God-Inspired Scripture”

Review of McGiffert and an exegetical study of the Greek term (θεόπνευστος) in 2 Tim. 3:16, surveying lexicographers (Cremer, Herzog) over ‘inspired’ vs ‘breathing God’s spirit’.
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“The Oracles of God”

Examines authority in religion and offers a philological study of the New Testament phrase “oracles of God,” surveying Greek usage and NT occurrences to clarify meaning.
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The Revision Movement in the Presbyterian Church

Covers North Carolina’s Black disfranchisement and Red Shirt intimidation; Benjamin B. Warfield defends the Westminster Confession, opposing revision and calling to correct misapprehensions.
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Rev. William C. Cattell, D.D., LL.D.

Church news: a major bequest to the China Inland Mission; Student Volunteers and the Salvation Army expand; education projects progress; obituary of Rev. William C. Cattell.
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