Schaf’s Protestantism
Review of works on Protestantism defending justification by faith and sola scriptura. Critiques German/Anglican positions, debating church unity, tradition, and sectarianism.
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Schaf’s Protestantism
Essays in the Presbyterian by Theophilus on the Question
Examines whether the Church of Rome is part of the visible church, analyzing definitions of ‘church’, Turretin’s twofold distinction, and the validity of Roman baptism.
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Narrative of the State of Religion
Report of an 1846 General Assembly debate over the Board of Domestic Missions: attendance, finances, and a proposed Western agency. Speakers defended Philadelphia’s role and urged continued support.
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Neill’s Lectures on Biblical History
Reviews of Hopkins’ lectures on the evidences of Christianity and Neill’s lectures on biblical history, emphasizing Genesis chronology, the Flood, and transmission of early traditions.
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Questions on the Epistle to the Romans (1835)
Study questions and commentary on Romans by Charles Hodge (1846). Designed for Bible classes and Sunday schools; examines Romans ch.1, Paul’s life, authenticity, and doctrine.
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The General Assembly 1846 (Princeton Review)
Report on the 1846 General Assembly: debated restoring the title ‘Bishop’ and handled numerous slavery petitions. The Assembly declined further action on slavery, prompting several protests.
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The Late Dr. John Breckinridge
Refutes charges that Dr. John Breckinridge died a Catholic, citing funeral testimony and a retraction; discusses differing worship forms (Presbyterian vs. Episcopal) and a biography of James Richards.
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The Orthodox Doctrine Regarding the Extent of the Atonement Vindicated
Charles Hodge defends orthodox (particular) atonement against universalist readings, arguing Christ’s death secures salvation for the elect and vindicates God’s justice.
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Theories of the Church
Mid-19th-century review of competing theories of the Church (evangelical, ritual, rationalistic), arguing evangelical ecclesiology: unity by the Spirit, visible vs. invisible Church.
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Bushnell on Christian Nurture
Review of Horace Bushnell’s Discourses on Christian Nurture: argues a covenantal relation between believing parents and children; defends infant inclusion and baptism as the covenant sign.
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Finney’s Lectures on Theology
Review criticizes Finney’s Lectures for subordinating Scripture to human reason, advancing a moral-government rationalism, and rejecting traditional doctrines like total depravity and divine sovereignty.
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How Unsearchable Are His Judgments and Ways
Illegible, heavily corrupted manuscript likely of a sermon; OCR noise prevents substantive reading. Tagged for manuscript/sermon cataloging.
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Support of the Clergy
Discusses Chalmers’ plea that churches must support ministers. Reviews biblical and historical methods (voluntary gifts, tithes, state) and urges church-wide responsibility.
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The General Assembly (Princeton Review)
Account of the 1847 General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church: devotional life, debates over reducing delegate representation, and the constitutionality of appointing commissions.
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Exposition of Romans in Matthew Henry’s Commentary
Editor’s preface to Matthew Henry’s Exposition of the New Testament Epistles, outlining editorial additions, sources, illustrative materials, and the work’s doctrinal and devotional purpose.
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Review of John W. Nevin, Antichrist
Review criticizes John W. Nevin’s ‘Mystical Presence’ Christology as Schleiermacher/Hegelian-influenced, arguing it blurs Christ’s person and treats the church as a continued incarnation.
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Review of John W. Nevin, The Mystical Presence
Review of J.W. Nevin’s defense of the Reformed (Calvinistic) doctrine of the Lord’s Supper, discussing the mystical presence, union with Christ, and Reformation divergences.
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The General Assembly of 1848
Minutes of the 1848 General Assembly: organization and recognition of the New Synod of Memphis; memorials for Drs. Ashbel Green and John Matthews; debate over members’ right to withdraw.
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The Teaching Office of the Church
Charles Hodge argues the church’s primary mission is teaching (Matt. 28:19–20): baptism plus biblical instruction make disciples; knowledge precedes and enables the Spirit’s work.
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American Board, Special Report of the Prudential Committee
Overview of the Prudential Committee’s report on missionary oversight amid charges of slaveholding patronage. Explores missions’ impact on church polity and native pastors.
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