Archives
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.
Saving Faith
Examines the New Testament meaning of faith (pistis), distinguishing natural, temporary, and saving faith. Argues saving faith rests on Christ and is wrought by effectual calling/regeneration.
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John Calvin and the Bible
Survey of John Calvin's high view of Scripture: plenary inspiration, verbal authority, and consistent interpretation, rebutting claims he held 'liberal' views and examining key texts.
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Repentance Unto Life
Analyzes New Testament Greek and the doctrine of 'repentance unto life', distinguishing true evangelical repentance—godly sorrow, turning to God, and new obedience—from mere regret.
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Distinguished Native Son Rev. Dr. Thomas Cary Johnson Died at Home in Richmond
Newspaper issue: Babson’s spring business outlook (autos, steel, building, labor); horticulture notes on new small-fruit varieties; conversion/mission story of Orville Gardner/Jerry McAuley.
Free-Will and Physiological Psychology
Argues for theism via Kantian epistemology and criticizes materialism. Examines free will vs. physiological psychology and the moral consequences of determinism.
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Evolution and Theology To-Day
Survey of how evolutionary theory affects theology and apologetics—tracing initial hostility, later accommodation, and the limits of evolution for explaining God, morality, and religion.
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Genesis I. and Astronomy
Essays arguing science needn't oppose Christian faith: Orr corrects misconceptions about scientific unbelief; McPheeters analyzes Genesis 1 in relation to astronomy.
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The Free-Will Problem in Modern Thought
1903 doctoral essay surveying the free-will problem in modern thought, examining psychophysical theories (automatism, parallelism, interactionism) and their ethical and theological implications.
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Was Paul the Founder of Christianity?
Essay on Augustine's doctrine of self-conscious knowledge and a review debating whether Paul, rather than Jesus, was the founder of universal Christianity, surveying German critics.
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Review of W.M. Ramsay, Pauline and Other Studies in Early Christian History
Reviews Augustine’s epistemology and authority and surveys scholarship on New Testament historicity, especially the Fourth Gospel, Acts, Pauline studies, and the rise of the canon.
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Pragmatism, Humanism and Religion
Critical review of pragmatism's epistemology and its influence on religion, assessing William James' method and implications for faith, truth, and moral obligation.
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Miracles and History
Essay examines the historical question of New Testament miracles, weighing scientific and critical objections, Luke/Acts' reliability, and criteria for historical testimony.
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Princeton in Theological Education and Religious Thought
Commemorative address celebrating Princeton Theological Seminary's centennial and its influence on Presbyterian theological education. Praises eminent teachers, scholarship, and global ministerial impact.
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Does My Neighbor Exist?
Examines the philosophical problem of other minds (Does my neighbor exist?), surveying solipsism and six classes of solutions—non‑rational, scientific, moral, social, theistic, and common‑sense.
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Atheistic Christianity
Review criticizes G. Stanley Hall’s psychological ‘‘Jesus’’—called “atheistic Christianity”—for denying miracles, the Virgin Birth and the Resurrection in favor of Freudian/positivist readings.
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Is the Design Argument Dead?
Defense of the design argument: surveys Kantian critiques, Darwinian natural selection, and scientific developments (fitness of the environment) to argue teleology remains plausible.
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The Finality of Christianity
An essay arguing for the finality of Christianity: it defends Christianity's historicity, exclusiveness, vitality, universal adaptability, comprehensive teaching, and its serious handling of sin.
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Biblical Criticism Proper - Criticism: The Critical Process
Argues that biblical criticism is a disciplined, judicial method: clarifies senses of 'criticism,' stresses sound principles, single-issue focus, and disinterested judgment.
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