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The Fundamental Significance of the Lord’s Supper

Warfield argues the Lord’s Supper is the Christian Passover: bread and wine replace the Paschal lamb, preserving the sacrificial substance and communion as memorial of Christ’s atonement.
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The Making of the Westminster Confession

Historical study of how the Westminster Confession was drafted, detailing the Assembly's procedures and debates with a focus on Chapter 3 (the Decree of God).
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The Sonnets of De Heredia

Excerpt from The Dial (Sept 16, 1901) presenting book notices, reviews, and literary pieces — including sonnets, announcements of forthcoming books, and critical notes.
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Working Out Salvation

Scholarly exegesis of Paul’s injunction “work out your salvation with fear and trembling” (Phil. 2:12–13), examining the tension between God’s sovereign work and human responsibility.
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Dr. Davidson’s Article on Prophecy

Critical review of A. B. Davidson’s article on prophecy, arguing he downplays divine origin and treats prophetic inspiration, prediction, and Messianic prophecy inconsistently.
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The Old Testament and Immortality

Examines Old Testament views of Sheol and immortality, critiques Delitzsch’s Babylonian-origin theory of heaven and hell, and argues Scripture shows a nuanced afterlife conception.
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The Printing of the Westminster Confession

Surveys late-19th-century English theistic thought and traces the printing history of the Westminster Confession—from private Scottish editions to parliamentary publication and added proof texts.
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The Speeches in Acts

Argues that the speeches in the Book of Acts are historically grounded and reflect genuine apostolic voices rather than mere rhetorical inventions. Compares Luke’s method with classical historians.
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Great Babylon, the Mother of Us All

April 1903 Bible Student issue: essays on Paul’s preaching and prayers, a scientific homily on the resurrection, and critiques of Old Testament criticism and Hammurabi parallels.
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Modern Theories of the Atonement

Article surveying modern theories of the atonement, tracing historical development (Anselm, Abelard, Grotius) and noting contemporary shifts from substitutionary to subjective/Grotian views.
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On the Diction of the Revision Overtures

Herald and Presbyter (1903) defends infant church membership and baptism, surveys Presbyterian history and heresy trials, and critiques reactions to the Assembly’s “Brief Statement.”
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Sanctifying the Pelagians

Essay reviews James McCosh’s life and critiques the historical ‘sanctification’ of Pelagians, tracing textual corruptions and polemics surrounding Augustine and Julian.
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The Angel of Jehovah and Critical Views

Examines whether Hebrew ‘Adam’ is a common noun or a proper name (Hosea 6:7). Critiques modern textual-critical theories about the Angel of Jehovah and defends traditional readings.
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The Angels of Christ’s “Little Ones”

Examines ‘their angels’ in Matthew 18:10 and Acts 12:15, questioning guardian-angel readings and weighing alternatives (ministering angels, Jewish ideas, archetypal doubles).
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The Papyrus of the Ten Commandments

Examines a waning sense of sin in modern conscience and summarizes the Nash papyrus discovery—Hebrew fragments of the Decalogue and Shema—discussing their liturgical use and textual implications.
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The Power of God Unto Salvation

Warfield expounds Christ as the perfect representative and revelation of man—his incarnation, humiliation, and perfection—drawing on Hebrews 2 and Psalm 8 to show human destiny and degradation.
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Christ’s “Little Ones”

Argues that ‘these little ones’ in the Gospels refers to disciples, not merely children, highlighting Christ’s tender care, rewards for receiving disciples, and individual divine protection.
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Spiritual Culture in the Theological Seminary

An address to seminary students urging balanced ministerial formation: intellectual study, practical training, and deep spiritual devotion. Be with Christ before you go forth to preach.
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