Augustine and His ‘Confessions’
Critical review of Augustine’s life and Confessions, assessing their autobiographical depth, trustworthiness, and lasting influence on the Church; compares Augustine with Rousseau.
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Augustine and His ‘Confessions’
Doubt (1898)
Excerpt from Hastings’ A Dictionary of the Bible offering lexical and theological entries (Dorymenes, Dothan, dote) and a detailed analysis of the noun/verb ‘doubt’ in OT and NT usage.
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On the Misapplication of Historical Names (1904)
New‑Year editorials urging spiritual stock‑taking: grow in grace, correct course by the ‘Sun of Righteousness,’ renew duty, and advance missions and Presbyterian work.
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The First Hymn-Book of Reformation Scotland
The Presbyterian (May 17, 1905) covers the General Assembly and Princeton Seminary commencement, then surveys the Scottish Reformation’s first psalm and hymn book (Wedderburn) and Psalm 51.
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The Vote of the Cumberland Presbyteries on Union
The Presbyterian (May 10, 1905) issue: sermons on assurance (‘Kept by God’s Power’), reports on the Cumberland Presbyterian union vote, and articles on synodical missions and church life.
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Amazement
Scholarly dictionary entries on ‘altar’, ‘amazement’, and related Gospel terms — examining temple ritual, Greek word‑usage, and the emotions/reactions recorded of Jesus.
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Astonishment
Dictionary entries on Asher, ashes, astonishment, and astrology—lexical, historical, and biblical notes from James Hastings’ Dictionary of Christ and the Gospels.
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Dream
Survey of biblical dreams as infrequent but genuine modes of divine revelation, distinct from pagan divination; examines examples like Joseph, Daniel, and Matthew’s infancy narratives.
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Foresight
Examines how the Evangelists portray Jesus’ divine foresight and omniscience, his life fulfilling prophecy and a predestined mission, and his moral work the greatest miracle.
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Augustine’s Doctrine of Knowledge and Authority
Survey of Augustine’s epistemology: his turn to inner consciousness as the criterion of truth, a philosophical rationalism opposing sensationalism and Academic skepticism.
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The Lord of Glory
Survey of New Testament titles for Jesus—Jesus, Lord, Christ, Son of Man/Son of God—argues these designations across Gospels, Acts, Epistles and Revelation attest to his deity.
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Wanted — A Samaritan
Reports the disputed landing of Admiral Davis at Kingston and diplomatic protests. An editorial urges clergy to be financially independent and recruit wealthy candidates; a poem recalls the Good Samaritan.
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Agnosticism
Encyclopedic entries on Agnellus, St. Agnes, the Agnoetes sect, agnosticism, and the Agnus Dei, giving historical, doctrinal, and liturgical notes.
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Antitrinitarianism
Encyclopedia entries on antiphons, antipopes, and antitrinitarianism, tracing historical forms (Monarchianism, Arianism, Socinianism) and their impact on doctrine and worship.
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Atonement
Encyclopedic survey of the doctrine of the atonement: New Testament foundations, historical development (Anselm, scholastics, Reformation) and major theological theories.
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Scripture
Article examining the New Testament use of the term ‘Scripture’, its Jewish background, terminology, and how NT writers treated the Old Testament as authoritative.
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The Westminster Assembly and Its Work
Study of the 1643 Westminster Assembly: its convocation, role in the Parliament–King conflict, and the struggle to replace episcopacy with Presbyterian church order in England.
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Westminster Synode und Dekrete Derselben
Scholarly entry on the Westminster Assembly (1643–1652): its convocation, debates, and publications (Westminster Confession and Catechisms) amid English civil and church-state struggles.
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Calvin’s Doctrine of God
Study of John Calvin’s doctrine of God in the Institutes, highlighting his practical, heart-centered faith over mere intellectualism and his polemics on idolatry and the Trinity.
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Calvin’s Doctrine of the Trinity
Scholarly analysis of Calvin’s doctrine of the Trinity, arguing Calvin views Trinitarianity as intrinsic to the idea of God and central to Christian experience and assurance of salvation.
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