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.
A Commentary on the Confession of Faith
A concise, non-partisan commentary by A. A. Hodge on the Westminster Confession, with analysis, proofs and questions for students on Scripture, God, decree, Christ, and salvation.
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A Commentary on the Confession of Faith (1869)
A. A. Hodge’s concise 1870 commentary on the Westminster Confession, offering exposition, proofs, and questions for students; treats Scripture, Trinity, decree, creation, providence, and Presbyterianism.
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Church Action on Temperance
Discussion of the temperance movement’s development from abstaining from spirits to total abstinence, and debates over wine’s use in Scripture and the Lord’s Supper.
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Index to Charles Hodge’s Systematic Theology
Index and contents of Charles Hodge’s Systematic Theology, listing doctrinal entries on God’s attributes, sin, atonement, baptism, angels, and eschatology.
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Address Concerning a Religious Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
1874 convention proceedings advocating a constitutional amendment to enshrine Christianity in U.S. law, arguing national character, education, and government rest on Christian faith.
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Calvinism
Johnson’s Cyclopaedia: publication imprint and sample entries including ‘A’, Calvary, Calumet, and a biographical/theological article on John Calvin and Calvinism emphasizing doctrines like unconditional election.
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The Day Changed and the Sabbath Preserved
Affirms the Sabbath as a perpetual moral institution instituted at creation and retained by Christians. Argues Christ’s resurrection justified shifting observance from the seventh to the first day.
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The Ordo Salutis
Essay contrasting medieval/Catholic and Reformation ordo salutis, debating whether justification or regeneration comes first, and criticizing sacramental/merit-based schemes.
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The State and Religion
A. A. Hodge defends a Christian Reformed view of state and religion: church and state are distinct yet both subject to Christ. He opposes secularism and papalism.
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Review of Asa Gray, Natural Science and Religion
Review of lectures debating science and religion: Asa Gray’s theistic evolution, Darwinism, creation, miracles, and teleology. Affirms continuity of causation within Christian theism.
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September 7, 1880 Letter to the Second General Council of the Presbyterian Alliance
Report of the Second General Council of the Presbyterian Alliance on confessions and church order, detailing subscription formulas for ministers, seminary professors, and officers.
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The Idea and Aims of the Presbyterian Review
The Presbyterian Review aims to represent Presbyterian theology and life, defending Scripture and the Westminster standards. It seeks a scholarly, denominationally broad review promoting unity and apologetics.
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The Vicarious Sacrifice of Christ, as Understood by the Presbyterian Churches Represented in This Council
Prof. A. A. Hodge defends the Presbyterian doctrine of Christ’s vicarious, penal substitutionary sacrifice as the confessional and necessary ground for forgiveness and salvation.
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Address at the Funeral of the Rev. Henry Augustus Boardman
Funeral address mourning Rev. Henry A. Boardman, praising his lifelong ministry, character, and faithful witness; exhorts mourners to grieve by faith and trust in heavenly hope.
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God
Encyclopedia entry on God: definition, names, and classical arguments for His existence (ontological, cosmological), plus the place of revelation in Christian thought.
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Holy Ghost, or Holy Spirit
Cyclopaedia entry on the Holy Ghost: surveys scriptural and church doctrine—personality, divinity, procession, and offices. Reviews creeds, councils, orders, and related literature.
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