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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.

He That Is Spiritual

Chafer expounds the Holy Spirit's work in producing true spirituality, distinguishing natural, carnal, and spiritual Christians and outlining Spirit-led life, filling, and sanctification.
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When I Learned from Dr. Scofield

1922 Sunday School Times excerpts: devotional reflections on putting God first, Creation vs. science, Satan's hindrance, and improving Sunday-school teaching through Bible study.
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Grace

Chafer systematically expounds the doctrine of divine grace: salvation is a sovereign, supernatural gift received by faith and effected by the indwelling Spirit, in contrast to law.
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Doing the Will of God

Notes Gandhi's critique of Christianity's tie to imperialism. Lewis S. Chafer exhorts believers to yield to God's will, making worldwide missions the church's chief duty.
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Paul the Soul-Winner’s Pattern

Call for Christian students and seminarians to combine rigorous scholarship with vibrant piety. Paul is held up as the model scholar-evangelist, urging study to fuel soul-winning.
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The Gospel We Are Appointed to Preach

Announces Rev. Arthur O. Olson as Field Secretary and urges student ministry. Chafer outlines the gospel: Christ's atonement, redemption, and salvation by faith.
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Dr. C.I. Scofield

Centennial issue of Bibliotheca Sacra (1943) featuring essays on prophecy and the Second Advent, Scofield's biography, covenant theory, biblical languages, and church history.
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An Introduction to the Study of Prophecy

Chafer urges serious study of biblical prophecy and eschatology, criticizing theologians' neglect of prophetic Scriptures and stressing their central place in God's redemptive history.
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Are There Two Ways to Be Saved?

Bibliotheca Sacra (1948) essays debating dispensational vs. covenant views of salvation (John 3; Luke 10), the incarnation, and eschatology — Four Horsemen (Rev. 6).
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For Whom Did Christ Die?

Chafer examines whether Christ's death was limited to the elect or intended for all, surveying Calvinist and Arminian positions and distinctions in redemption and election.
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The Calvinistic Doctrine of Security

Chafer argues for Calvinistic eternal security, giving twelve New Testament reasons (four each for the Father, Son, and Spirit) that believers cannot lose salvation.
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The Woman Question

Profiles Jonathan Edwards briefly and presents a Presbyterian debate, 'The Woman Question', arguing for women's subordinate sphere, opposing female preaching and urging marital obedience.
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James McDonald Chaney, D.D.

Necrological report of alumni presenting concise biographies of deceased ministers—dates, education, pastoral service, publications, and burial details.

Power — Received Ye the Holy Ghost?

An evangelistic devotional asking whether believers have "received the Holy Ghost." Surveys Scripture on the Spirit's person, gifts, work, prayer for the Spirit, and warnings against resisting Him.
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Revival Movements of the Nineteenth Century

Historical survey of 18th–19th-century revivals urging a fresh outpouring of the Spirit. Reviews major awakenings, college revivals, and leaders like Charles G. Finney.
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Choice Hymns, No. 1

Choice Hymns No.1 (1902), compiled by J. Wilbur Chapman & W.S. Weeden. A gospel hymn collection for church use, Sunday school, and young people's societies.
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The Man Who Said He Would

Examines Peter's denial to warn against pride, small sins, and self-confidence. Urges vigilance, dependence on Christ, repentance, and return to faithfulness.
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