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Christological Movements in the Nineteenth Century

Survey of 19th-century Christological movements challenging the Chalcedonian two-natures formula. Examines Kant, Hegel, Schleiermacher, Ritschl and debates over incarnation, person, and work.
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How Shall We Baptize?

Curtis reevaluates modern theology, noting a weakened personal sense of moral responsibility. Warfield contends the New Testament gives no fixed mode for baptism and condemns ritualistic sacramentalism.
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On the Antiquity and the Unity of the Human Race

Argues that Biblical genealogies (Genesis, Matthew) are compressive, not chronological; Scripture therefore does not fix the antiquity of humanity despite scientific (Darwinian) debates.
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On the Biblical Notion of “Renewal”

Argues biblical ‘renewal’ means a radical inner transformation by God’s Spirit—regeneration and sanctification—not merely forgiveness, supported by OT and NT texts.
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Renewal

Discusses spiritual renewal as God’s regenerative work bringing new life and sanctification. Also explains the historic renunciation of the devil in baptismal rites.
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The “Christ-Myth”

Essays on conservative responses to Pentateuchal criticism and a critique of the ‘Christ-myth’ thesis, defending the historicity of Jesus and analyzing cultural-historical causes.
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Christless Christianity

Essays on philosophy of religion and the Christ-myth controversy, contrasting James/Troeltsch and German liberalism with conservative defenses of Jesus’ historicity and Christianity’s essence.
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Edwards and the New England Theology

Examines moral education and profiles Jonathan Edwards—his youthful formation, metaphysical thought, and influence on New England Calvinist theology.
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Introductory Note to “Is Jesus God”

Princeton seminarians present historical and biblical arguments defending the Deity of Christ, appealing to creeds, church teaching, and New Testament witness.
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Concerning Schmiedel’s “Pillar Passages”

Review of P. W. Schmiedel’s proposal to judge the historicity of Jesus by select “pillar passages” rather than Synoptic/documentary criticism, critiquing his anti‑supernatural presuppositions.
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The Importunate Widow and the Alleged Failure of Faith

Discusses Egyptological debate over the Pharaoh of the Exodus and an exegetical analysis of Luke’s Parable of the Importunate Widow, emphasizing persistent prayer, the Kingdom, and the Second Advent.
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The Religious Life of Theological Students

Warfield urges theological students to unite diligent study and authentic devotion: studying theology is a vocation and a religious exercise; neglecting either harms spiritual life.
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Christianity and Our Times

Warfield argues Christianity’s core is salvation from sin through Christ, not mere moralism; theology must uphold historic redemptive doctrines grounded in Scripture.
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Introduction to Samuel G. Craig, Jesus as He Was and Is

A modern, orthodox exploration of Jesus’ person and abiding significance—his life, teachings, miracles, death, regeneration of character and society, and his return. Affirms New Testament unity and Christ’s unchanging, present role.
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Jesus’ Alleged Confession of Sin

Analysis of the Synoptic pericope (blessing of children and the rich young ruler). Argues the kingdom is a gratuitous gift received by childlike helplessness, not earned by human effort.
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Misconception of Jesus, and Blasphemy of the Son of Man

Homiletic reflections on Genesis and Mark: Genesis as a pictorial account of creation and divine purpose; Mark 1–3 examines Jesus’ miracles, public excitement, and charges of madness and demonic power.
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The Essence of Christianity and the Cross of Christ

Warfield critiques liberal/pragmatic reconstructions that discard the Cross, arguing Christianity’s essence must be determined historically, not by modern reason or subjective morality.
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