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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.

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In a Day of Social Rebuilding: Lectures on the Ministry of the Church

Coffin's Lyman Beecher lectures urge the church to lead postwar social rebuilding through ministries of reconciliation, evangelism, worship, teaching and organization.

Henry Sloane Coffin ⬩ 1918

A More Christian Industrial Order

Coffin urges Christians to apply Jesus' spirit to industry: be productive, democratic, and form character. He advocates ethical callings, worker voice and shared responsibility.

Henry Sloane Coffin ⬩ 1920

What Is There in Religion?

Coffin examines what Christian religion supplies—refreshment, cleansing, power, illumination and unity—using the Hudson River parable and biblical 'living water' imagery.

Henry Sloane Coffin ⬩ 1922

The Pulpit’s Use of Its Freedom

Henry Sloane Coffin defends the pulpit's freedom to interpret Scripture responsibly amid modern science and scholarship. He urges using liberty to vitalize Christian faith without abandoning its historic core.

Henry Sloane Coffin, Gorham Dummer Abbott ⬩ 1925

Freedom in the Presbyterian Pulpit

Discusses freedom in the Presbyterian pulpit, the history of subscription to the Westminster Confession, and the Adopting Act's safeguards for ministerial conscience.

Henry Sloane Coffin ⬩ 1925

From the Natural to the Spiritual

Sermon likening sea-to-land evolution to entering spiritual life: new 'breathing' (trust), disciplined movement (obedience), and resilience (steadfast love). Calls for devotion.

Henry Sloane Coffin ⬩ 1925

How I Think of God

Defines God as the creative Force and living Spirit revealed supremely in Jesus Christ. Affirms God's presence in nature, conscience, art, and human progress.

Henry Sloane Coffin ⬩ 1926

What to Preach

Henry Sloane Coffin ⬩ 1926

The Portraits of Jesus Christ in the New Testament

Examines the earliest New Testament portraits of Jesus in apostolic preaching: the risen, exalted Messiah whose suffering, resurrection, and Spirit empower the church and mission.

Henry Sloane Coffin ⬩ 1928

Pillars of Religion in the Colleges

Argues colleges should teach religion academically, provide inspiring corporate worship, foster student religious organizations, and cultivate faculty spiritual influence to spur personal faith.

Henry Sloane Coffin ⬩ 1928

America’s Great Decision, Vol. 1

1922 quarterly advocating a Christian Amendment to make U.S. government explicitly Christian, arguing neutrality is false and citing American history and biblical support.

George Slater Coleman ⬩ 1922

America’s Great Decision, Vol. 2

Argues for a "Christian Amendment" to the U.S. Constitution and for Bible instruction in public schools, warning state universities may de‑Christianize American education.

George Slater Coleman ⬩ 1923

America’s Great Decision, Vol. 3

1924 Christian journal urging a Christian amendment to the Constitution, child-labor reform and moral politics; discusses Coolidge's church membership, prohibition, Sunday observance, and race issues.

George Slater Coleman ⬩ 1924

America’s Great Decision, Vol. 4

Explains that government runs by officials' oaths and the electorate's will; urges churches to teach the Third Commandment and press for Christian influence and optional Christian oaths.

George Slater Coleman ⬩ 1925

George Slater Coleman, D.D.

Biographical sketches of ministers of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (1888–1930), with institutional histories, missions, portraits, and lists of presbyteries.

Owen Foster Thompson ⬩ 1930

George Slater Coleman, D.D., Ph.D.

Supplemental biographical sketches of Reformed Presbyterian ministers (1930–1963), with institutional histories, lists of presbyteries, congregations, missionaries, and college connections.

1963

Social Ethics: An Introduction to the Nature and Ethics of the State

Argues for a Christ-centered social philosophy, surveying theories of the state (Hobbes, Locke, Spencer) and discussing law, authority, and church–state relations.

James Melville Coleman ⬩ 1903

James Melville Coleman, D.D.

Biographical sketches of Reformed Presbyterian ministers (1888–1930), with institutional histories, synod and seminary roles, portraits, and lists of presbyteries and congregations.

Owen Foster Thompson ⬩ 1930

James Melville Coleman, D.D.

Sketches and institutional records of Reformed Presbyterian ministers and congregations (1930–1963), with missionary lists, photos, and presbytery/congregation dates.

1963

Should Our Terms of Communion Be Simplified?

Discussion urging simplification of Covenanter Terms of Communion and membership, arguing historical language implies church establishment and persecution. A committee proposes clear, revised Conditions of Membership.

James Melville Coleman ⬩ 1934

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Archives

In a Day of Social Rebuilding: Lectures on the Ministry of the Church

A More Christian Industrial Order

What Is There in Religion?

The Pulpit’s Use of Its Freedom

Freedom in the Presbyterian Pulpit

From the Natural to the Spiritual

How I Think of God

What to Preach

The Portraits of Jesus Christ in the New Testament

Pillars of Religion in the Colleges

America’s Great Decision, Vol. 1

America’s Great Decision, Vol. 2

America’s Great Decision, Vol. 3

America’s Great Decision, Vol. 4

George Slater Coleman, D.D.

George Slater Coleman, D.D., Ph.D.

Social Ethics: An Introduction to the Nature and Ethics of the State

James Melville Coleman, D.D.

James Melville Coleman, D.D.

Should Our Terms of Communion Be Simplified?

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