The Christian Spectator on the Doctrine of Imputation
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Review defends the historic Calvinist doctrine of imputation and original sin, responding to objections from the Protestant and the Christian Spectator.
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The Christian Spectator on the Doctrine of Imputation
On the Necessity of a Knowledge of the Original Languages of the Scriptures
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Hodge argues that ministers must learn the Scriptures’ original languages (Hebrew and Greek) to interpret accurately and defend doctrine. He warns translations often mislead.
The New Divinity Tried
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A review of the ‘New Divinity’ controversy: whether moral character is a prior disposition or solely voluntary choice. Engages Finney, Edwards, Dwight on original sin and regeneration.
Recommendation to Robert Burns, Memoirs of the Rev. Thomas Halyburton
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Memoirs of Rev. Thomas Halyburton: a candid spiritual autobiography detailing conversion, inner conflicts with unbelief, pastoral instruction, and a peaceful, assured death. Recommended to ministers.
Suggestions to Theological Students
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Reviews German biblical scholarship and urges American students to engage it. Advises theological students to revere Scripture, guard doctrinal truth, and cultivate ministerial character.
The Act and Testimony
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Examines the 1834 "Act and Testimony"—a signed test of orthodoxy—arguing it coerces conformity, fosters division, and unfairly accuses the General Assembly of doctrinal error.
The General Assembly of 1835
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Review of the 1835 General Assembly debates on moderator choice, elders’ representation, and Princeton Seminary governance. Brief notice of George Bush’s new Hebrew grammar.
The General Assembly of 1836
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Account of the 1836 General Assembly (Pittsburgh): debates over forming a Foreign Missionary Board, the Assembly’s authority versus presbyteries, and missionary relations with British churches.
The General Assembly of 1837
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Report on the 1837 General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church: debates condemning errors on original sin, imputation, atonement, and regeneration, and abrogating the 1801 Plan of Union.
State of the Church
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Account of 1837–38 Presbyterian controversies: the General Assembly’s abrogation of the Plan of Union, exclusion of mixed presbyteries/synods, and disputes over church order.
West India Emancipation
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1838 review of West India emancipation criticizing abolitionists’ principles and tactics as fanatical, unchristian, and counterproductive, urging reliance on scripture and prudent reform.
Dr. Dana’s Letters
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Notices debates on the intermediate state and Dr. Dana’s letter critiquing Professor Stuart’s denial of original (inherent) sin, defending classical distinctions between habitual and actual sin.
Testimonies on the Doctrine of Imputation
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Survey of the doctrine of imputation and original sin: confessions and theologians defend Adam’s sin imputed to all, citing synodal decrees and Scripture (Rom.5; Heb.7).
The Constitutional History of the Presbyterian Church, Part 1
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Hodge’s Constitutional History examines the origins, doctrine, and government of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S., focusing on the 1729 adopting act, early settlements, and the 1741 schism.
Davies’s State of Religion Among the Dissenters in Virginia
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Correspondence about Rev. Samuel Davies’ conflict in colonial Virginia over licenses for dissenting meeting-houses. Debate centers on the Act of Toleration, church establishment, and itinerant preaching.
Discourse on Religion by Mr. Coit
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Review of J.C. Coit’s Discourse condemning sectarianism and national benevolent/missionary Boards. Urges Presbyterians to return to confessional faith and the ‘old paths’.
The Way of Life
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Hodge argues the Bible is divinely authored; its moral excellence and internal/external evidence warrant faith. The work outlines core doctrines: sin, justification, faith, repentance, and holy living.
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