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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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Hunter Corbett: Fifty-Six Years Missionary in China

Biography of Hunter Corbett, an American Presbyterian missionary to China, tracing his Scotch‑Irish frontier ancestry, family piety, and early formation for a life of foreign missions.

1921

Rev. D.J. Sanders, D.D.

Presbyterian Board highlights Sabbath-school and publication work training children and Freedmen, reports on Palatka school needs with a fundraising plea, and notes Dr. D.J. Sanders' death.

Edward P. Cowan ⬩ 1907

Workingmen and the Church

Robert F. Coyle diagnoses unrest among workingmen—caused by rising education, sharp wealth inequality, Sunday labor, and biased justice. He urges the church to heed and address these social grievances.

Robert Francis Coyle ⬩ 1903

The Church and the Times: Sermons

Sermons urging the Church to read the times, make Christ King in home and society, and confront mass unrest through evangelism, mission, and moral leadership.

Robert Francis Coyle ⬩ 1905

Rocks and Flowers: Seven Discourses on the Apostles’ Creed

A devotional exposition of the Apostles' Creed's first article, arguing for God's existence, personality, almightiness, and fatherhood from creation and Christ.

Robert Francis Coyle ⬩ 1910

The Unveiling of a Monument to the Memory of the Rev. Hugh McAden at Red House Church, Caswell Co., N.C.

Sermon and historical address commemorating Rev. Hugh McAden and Red House Church's history, recounting his missionary labors, hardships, and legacy. Celebrates unveiling of his monument.

David Irvin Craig ⬩ 1918

Rev. Edward Marshall Craig

Fraternal magazine urges active chapter expansion, careful candidate screening, and social standards. Includes a biographical sketch of Rev. Edward M. Craig and his ministerial career.

1901

Highways and Byways of Appalachia: A Study of the Work of the Synod of Appalachia of the Presbyterian Church in the United States

1927 study guide for the Synod of Appalachia outlining its geography, history, and the Synod’s work in home missions, orphanages, schools, colleges, and training institutions. Compiled by Rev. E.M. Craig.

Edward Marshall Craig ⬩ 1927

Reverend John Craig, 1709–1774: His Descendants and Allied Families

Biography and genealogy of Reverend John Craig (1709–1774), his ministry at Tinkling Spring Church in Virginia, and extensive descendants and allied families.

1963

Jesus as He Was and Is: A Modern Attempt to Set Forth the Abiding Significance of Jesus Christ

A modern theological study affirming Jesus' abiding significance—His person, works, ministry, death, and coming—arguing He is the central object of Christian faith.

Samuel Garfield Craig ⬩ 1914

The Christian Way of Life and the Supernatural

Inaugural address arguing Reformed theology grounds the Christian way of life: the Christian ethic depends on supernatural realities—regeneration and the Spirit—and rejects naturalism.

Samuel Garfield Craig ⬩ 1921

Genuine and Counterfeit Christianity

Argues Christianity is a historical, founded religion rooted in Jesus and the New Testament. Christians must distinguish genuine from counterfeit forms by careful historical study.

Samuel Garfield Craig ⬩ 1923

The Testimony of the Scriptures to Their Own Trustworthiness

A 1924 Princeton Theological Review article defending the General Assembly's 1923 assertion of the Scriptures' complete trustworthiness, arguing the Bible's own testimony and the testimony of Christ and the apostles warrant inerrancy.

Samuel Garfield Craig ⬩ 1924

By Way of Preface

Prefatory editorial launching Christianity Today (May 1930), defending historic Presbyterian evangelical Christianity and the authority of the Bible against Modernism; supports Westminster Seminary.

Samuel Garfield Craig ⬩ 1930

Review of J. Gresham Machen, The Virgin Birth of Christ

Founding editorial (May 1930) of Christianity Today defending evangelical Presbyterian orthodoxy against Modernism; supports Westminster Seminary and affirms the virgin birth.

Samuel Garfield Craig ⬩ 1930

What Is Christianity?

Argues Christianity is a historical, New Testament faith centered on Jesus Christ's person and atoning work. Warns against liberal redefinitions that dilute its essence.

Samuel Garfield Craig ⬩ 1930

Is Christianity True?

Argues Christianity must be true both in idea and in historical fact: Jesus is God, his atoning death and bodily resurrection are real. Defends the need for apologetics and biblical historicity.

Samuel Garfield Craig ⬩ 1930

Relative to the Value of Christianity

Argues Christianity's value depends on its truth—historic facts (incarnation, atonement, resurrection), revelation and miracles—providing moral power and hope of eternity.

Samuel Garfield Craig ⬩ 1930

Review of Justin Wroe Nixon, An Emerging Christian Faith

A 1930 Presbyterian piece argues Christ is not merely an example but the object of faith and Savior. It critiques modernist/liberal reinterpretations and reviews a book reshaping doctrine.

Samuel Garfield Craig ⬩ 1930

Review of Vergilius Ferm, ed., What Is Lutheranism?

Editorial: Christ is not merely an example but the object of faith; only Christ crucified secures salvation. Includes reviews on Augustine, predestination, and modernism.

Samuel Garfield Craig ⬩ 1930

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Archives

Hunter Corbett: Fifty-Six Years Missionary in China

Rev. D.J. Sanders, D.D.

Workingmen and the Church

The Church and the Times: Sermons

Rocks and Flowers: Seven Discourses on the Apostles’ Creed

The Unveiling of a Monument to the Memory of the Rev. Hugh McAden at Red House Church, Caswell Co., N.C.

Rev. Edward Marshall Craig

Highways and Byways of Appalachia: A Study of the Work of the Synod of Appalachia of the Presbyterian Church in the United States

Reverend John Craig, 1709–1774: His Descendants and Allied Families

Jesus as He Was and Is: A Modern Attempt to Set Forth the Abiding Significance of Jesus Christ

The Christian Way of Life and the Supernatural

Genuine and Counterfeit Christianity

The Testimony of the Scriptures to Their Own Trustworthiness

By Way of Preface

Review of J. Gresham Machen, The Virgin Birth of Christ

What Is Christianity?

Is Christianity True?

Relative to the Value of Christianity

Review of Justin Wroe Nixon, An Emerging Christian Faith

Review of Vergilius Ferm, ed., What Is Lutheranism?

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