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An Essay on the Inability of Sinners (1818)

Contends unregenerate sinners cannot repent, believe, or obey God’s law without sovereign grace; regeneration imparts new power for true spiritual obedience. Critiques claims of "full ability."
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A Word to the Rev. J.R. Willson

Explores baptism’s purposes (public dedication and witness), outlines essential qualifications for the ministry, and reports on the state of religion and the General Assembly.
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An Address of the Conductors

Address introducing the Presbyterian Magazine: its aims, need for a dedicated editor (Rev. Dr. Neill), editorial standards and circulation plans. Begins Lectures on Biblical History (genesis 5).
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Brief Thoughts on Baptism

Argues that humanity inherits Adam’s guilt and defends the ongoing, apostolic practice of water baptism—Christ’s commission requires its continuance.
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Dr. Watts His Own Advocate

Discussion of the uses of baptism—especially infant baptism—arguing baptism is not regeneration and critiquing extremes. Also notes Dr. Watts’ hymns and the Trinity controversy.
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A Review of a Synopsis of Didactic Theology

Argues that pastors and lay elders hold church government, citing Rom. 12:6–8. Reviews a synopsis of didactic theology, critiquing treatments of the Trinity and Christ’s Sonship.
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Pastoral Letter

Synod of Philadelphia pastoral letter (1822) urging revival: fasting, humiliation, prayer, and reliance on the Holy Spirit; promotes missions, Sabbath schools, and theological education.
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Review of Hodge’s Dissertation

Argues pastors and lay elders rule the church (Rom.12:6–8). Reviews Charles Hodge’s call for rigorous biblical criticism, original-language study, and careful interpretation.
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Letters on the Atonement

1827 letters contrasting the Old (definite/limited) and New (indefinite) School atonement views. Argues for a definite atonement—Christ died for the elect—grounded in Scripture.
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The Fall of Man and Its Effects

Jacob J. Janeway examines Adam’s fall, its effects, and the doctrine of original sin and imputation, defending federal headship and covenantal responsibility against Pelagian views.
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The Scriptural Doctrine of the Atonement (1835)

Defends the definite (particular) atonement: Christ as substitute charged with believers’ sins and satisfying divine justice, refuting the indefinite atonement view.
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