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The Confessional Presbyterian Archive is a curated digital library dedicated to preserving and promoting the writings of 17th–20th century Presbyterian pastors, teachers, and leaders. Featuring thousands of searchable texts, biographies, and historical resources, the archive provides direct access to the primary-source materials of American Presbyterianism.
A Review of a Synopsis of Didactic Theology
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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.
An Answer to the Two Queries Proposed by Discipulus
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Teaches duties to God: genuine faith, praying in Christ’s name, and thanksgiving. Answers that the Lord’s Prayer implies forgiveness rests on Christ’s atoning sacrifice.
Pastoral Letter
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Synod of Philadelphia pastoral letter (1822) urging revival: fasting, humiliation, prayer, and reliance on the Holy Spirit; promotes missions, Sabbath schools, and theological education.
Review of Hodge’s Dissertation
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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.
Thoughts on the Past, Present and Future Condition of the Jews
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Reflection on Israel’s past privileges, present dispersion and unbelief, and promised future restoration through conversion. Urges prayer and mission for Jewish return (Rom. 11).
Letters on the Atonement
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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.
Papers Read Before the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, on Resigning His Office as Professor of Theology in the Western Theological Seminary
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Professor J.J. Janeway presents his reasons to the General Assembly for resigning from Western Theological Seminary, citing a defective land title, institutional conflict, cost of living, and integrity.
The Fall of Man and Its Effects
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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.
The Scriptural Doctrine of the Atonement (1835)
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Defends the definite (particular) atonement: Christ as substitute charged with believers’ sins and satisfying divine justice, refuting the indefinite atonement view.
An Exposition of a Portion of the Epistle to the Romans, in the Form of Questions and Answers Designed for Sabbath School and Bible Classes
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Catechetical Q&A exposition of Romans (esp. ch.1) for Sabbath-school and Bible classes, explaining doctrine and practical duties for youth in clear, teachable lessons.
An Exposition of a Portion of the Epistle to the Hebrews, in the Form of Questions and Answers Designed for Sabbath School and Bible Classes
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Catechetical Q&A exposition of Hebrews for Sabbath schools and Bible classes, teaching Christ’s person, priesthood, covenant, superiority to angels, and practical exhortations.
The Internal Evidence of the Holy Bible or The Bible Proved from Its Own Pages to Be a Divine Revelation
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Janeway defends the Bible’s divine authority by examining its internal evidence: the revealed plan, miracles, fulfilled prophecies, moral code, and redemptive teaching as proof of inspiration.
The Communicant’s Manual
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Series of meditations to help communicants prepare for, receive, and reflect on the Lord’s Supper, featuring prayers, self-examination, and doctrinal exposition.
A Family Piece
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Husband’s memoir of Mrs. Martha Gray Janeway (1783–1851), detailing her birth, family, education, piety, marriage, and exemplary Christian character for her children and descendants.
Hope for My Country
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Argues for Jesus’ divinity and the Trinity, adducing Old and New Testament proofs (Genesis, Exodus, John) and miracles. Links Christian faith to national hope and moral influence.
Inaugural Address at Western Theological Seminary (1828)
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An 1828 inaugural sermon on the duties and responsibilities of seminary professors. It emphasizes defending the Gospel, ministerial formation, and evangelical holiness.
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