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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.

Hebrews, the Epistle of the Diatheke

Analyzes Harnack's study of Jesus' "I came" sayings and a linguistic study of diatheke in Hebrews, arguing papyri and Septuagint evidence favor the rendering "testament" over "covenant".
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Reprobate

Encyclopedic entries on Rephaim, Rephidim, Rephan and related terms (reprobate, reproof), giving locations, etymologies, textual meanings, and biblical cross-references.
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Perdition

Encyclopedic entries from the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia on Peraea/Perazim, perdition, Perez and perfection—covering biblical geography, history and theological/lexical definitions.
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Omniscience

Entries on Divine omniscience—its biblical basis, scope and theological implications—and on Omri, Israel’s sixth northern king, his accession, reign and Samaria’s archaeology.
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Omnipresence

Encyclopedic treatment of God's omnipresence and omniscience, surveying biblical attestations, philosophical distinctions (mode, scope, relation to omnipotence) and pastoral significance.
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Omnipotence

Encyclopedic treatment of the Mount of Olives and related sites plus a theological article on God's omnipotence—divine names, modes of action, archaeological notes, and biblical proof.
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Last Time (Times)

Encyclopedia entries on biblical places (Lasea, Lasha, Lassharon), eschatological terms (last days/last time), and related words (latchet, Latin), with historical, linguistic, and scriptural notes.
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Lake of Fire

Encyclopaedia entries on biblical names and symbols (Laishah, lakes, lamb). Explains the 'lake of fire' (Rev 19–21), the 'Lamb of God' (John 1) and OT backgrounds (Gen 19).
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New Jerusalem

Encyclopaedia entries on Jerusalem (modern and the 'New Jerusalem' of Revelation), its archaeology, topography, institutions, and related biblical name-entries (Jeshua, Jeshaiah, etc.).
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New Heavens and New Earth

Encyclopaedia article on the biblical concept of 'new heavens and a new earth' (palingenesis), surveying OT and NT texts and theological interpretations of cosmic renewal.
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Hades

ISBE encyclopedia entries on Hadadezer, Hadad, Hadadrimmon, Hadassah, Hadid, Hadlai and a detailed theological survey of Hades in OT and NT, covering history and eschatology.
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Gehenna

Encyclopedia entries (ISBE) on Gehenna, genealogy, gematria and related biblical terms, giving definitions, historical notes, and key scriptural citations.
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Eschatology of the New Testament

Survey of New Testament eschatology: the Parousia, resurrection, judgment, and Messianic age; traces development from Jewish apocalyptic roots to Christocentric fulfillment.
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Wicked

Dictionary entries on NT terms: 'wheat' (economic and cultural notes), 'wicked' (lexical distinctions), and 'widows' (early‑church care, Acts 6 and pastoral duties).
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Pity, Compassion

Dictionary excerpt covering Pisidia and St. Paul's route, detailed analysis of NT words for pity/compassion in Greek, and short entries on 'place (his own)', plague, and poison.
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Peace

Lexical and theological entry on 'peace'—traces Hebrew/Greek roots, OT and NT uses, and Pauline theology of reconciliation, justification, and communal harmony in the church.
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Love

Analyzes early-church practice (casting lots) and Apostolic teaching on divine love (agape vs phileo), emphasizing Paul's soteriology that the Cross is God's supreme redemptive love.
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