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Discussions of Theological Questions

Girardeau defines theology as the systematic “science of religion,” contrasts reflective/scientific knowledge with mere belief, and defends reason (with prayer) in judging religious claims.
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Calvinism and Modern Thought

Beattie argues Calvinism remains vital and compatible with modern thought, defending its doctrines—God's sovereignty, human depravity, election, and redemption.
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The Egyptian Book of the Dead

Two essays: one on the 'Adamic' principle—parental, realistic, and federal views of humanity's union with Adam; another on the Egyptian Book of the Dead—deities, animal worship, Ka and Ba.
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Presbyterian Educational Work in Kentucky

Examines objections to the federal theory of immediate imputation—questioning an Adamic covenant and the order of divine decrees—and surveys Presbyterian educational work in Kentucky from early academies to colleges.
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Robbins’ “Christian Apologetic”

Critiques objections to the federal theory of immediate imputation, defending covenant theology and the order of divine decrees. Also reviews works on apologetics and Scripture's integrity.
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Coleman’s “Social Ethics”

Notes Jonathan Edwards' bicentennial, lauds his Calvinistic faith and character. Reviews Coleman's Social Ethics on church–state relations and a modern New Testament translation.
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Denney’s “The Atonement and the Modern Mind”

Reviews the Revised Presbyterian Confession and critiques contemporary treatments of the atonement, focusing on changes to Calvinist doctrines such as predestination and imputation.
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Letter from Mrs. Bedinger

April 1922 Presbyterian Missionary Survey: reports on home and foreign missions, Christian education, Sabbath School, stewardship, and field letters from Congo, Japan, Korea, Brazil.
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To the Members and Friends of Ginter Park Church

Monthly 1914 Missionary Survey summarizing Presbyterian and Methodist mission work worldwide—Congo, China, Korea, Japan, Cuba, Brazil—covering foreign/home missions, education, and medical outreach.
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Conference of Evangelists at Lusambo

1917 Presbyterian missionary report: a Lusambo (Congo) conference of evangelists emphasizing prayer, self-support, self-government, ordination and Christian education.
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Doubling in Africa and the Call to Double

1917 Presbyterian journal urging renewed evangelism, Sunday-school care for soldiers, support for church education and missions; also features an essay on Erasmus and the Reformation.
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January 7, 1917 Letter

A Congo missionary reports hardships and rapid conversions, celebrates sacrificial local giving that sustains native evangelists, and urges US churches to increase support.
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Triumphs of the Gospel in the Belgian Congo

History of the American Presbyterian mission in the Belgian Congo (1890–1918), tracing pioneers Lapsley and Sheppard, stations, transport, conversions and inter-mission cooperation.
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Our Lusambo Field

1922 Presbyterian Missionary Survey summarizing home and foreign mission work—reports from Africa, Japan, Cuba and Korea. Field narratives cover evangelism, education, conversions, and stewardship.
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Our Congo Progressive Program

Jan 1923 Missionary Survey reports foreign and home missions (China, Congo, Brazil) and outlines a three-year Congo program emphasizing evangelism, stewardship, education and prayer.
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Why Does the Congo Native Run from His Mother-in-Law?

April 1924 Presbyterian Survey reporting on foreign missions in Africa (Congo), a revival at Lusambo, cultural obstacles to evangelism, and an obituary/appreciation for John I. Armstrong.
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A Correction

April 1924 Presbyterian Survey featuring an appreciation of John I. Armstrong, reports on home and foreign missions (Africa, China, Mexico), book reviews, and church programs.
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