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Our Present Heaven Through the Cross

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Howard Crosby teaches that believers already share a "present heaven": freed from the power of darkness, translated into Christ's kingdom, and forgiven through His blood; salvation is both present and consummated later.

Expository Notes on the Book of Joshua

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Expository commentary on the Book of Joshua (chap. 1 onward) addressing conquest, settlement, authorship, and practical theological notes for clearer understanding.

Heaven

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Two sermons: defending mankind’s creation in God's image against evolutionary claims, and expounding Christ’s promise to 'prepare a place' (John 14). Science and faith contrasted.

Preaching, and the Training of Preachers

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Report of the 1877 General Presbyterian Council (Edinburgh) including Dr. Howard Crosby's paper on preaching and training ministers—aims, means, methods; Scripture-centered pastoral discipleship.

God Ever Active in Christ

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Argues God is knowable in Christ: through the Son's incarnation and intercession God remains continually active, rebutting notions of divine inactivity and narrow Sabbath rules.

Eternal Punishment

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Howard Crosby argues that Scripture teaches eternal punishment: sinners, alienated from God, suffer shame and unending torment; the gospel warns and offers salvation.

The True Humanity of Christ

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Howard Crosby defends the true humanity of Christ, surveying historical controversies and kenosis debates. He argues the Gospels show Jesus fully human yet uniquely divine, offering moral example and comfort.

The Sunday-School Service

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Treats God's promise to 'make all things new' (revelation-21), contrasts views of millennial renewal, urges Bible-centered Sunday-school instruction and warns of sin’s deceit.

Christ’s Union With the Sinner

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Sermon reads Ruth typologically: Boaz as the Hebrew goel prefigures Christ—avenging sin, marrying the penitent (union with believers), and restoring their inheritance.

Human Ignorance Contradicting Divine Wisdom

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Sermons contrasting idolatry and obedient faith. Main sermon warns that saying 'Not so, Lord' resists God's will and brings loss; humble inquiry secures divine guidance.

Presbyterianism

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Argues the true Church is invisible and spiritual, judged by inward life not external rites or structures. Critiques reliance on forms, tithe-legalism, and sensational methods.

Sabbath-Keeping

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Argues the Sabbath is a divine, perpetual institution now kept as the Christian Sabbath (first day). Christians must keep the whole day holy in worship, Scripture study, and prayer.

An Inheritance… That Fadeth Not Away

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Devotional reflection presenting the kingdom of heaven as an incomparable treasure (Matt.13:44). It portrays the kingdom as righteousness, peace, and joy given by the Holy Spirit (Rom.14; John6).

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