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Race Problem in the South

1900 address tracing how slavery, Reconstruction, and political debates shaped race relations and the franchise in the U.S. South, arguing consequences for both races and parties.
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Symbological Import of Baptism

Argues against the immersionist view that baptism symbolizes Christ's burial/resurrection, asserting instead that baptism primarily signifies the Spirit's cleansing and fits church order.
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Reason and the Bible; or, The Truth of Religion

Preface and TOC of Reason and the Bible (1860). Argues reason, nature, and Scripture harmonize; defends the Bible's authenticity, miracles, moral government, and providence.
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The Power of Contrary Choice

Defends genuine human freedom—the 'power of contrary choice'—against deterministic theology, arguing moral responsibility and conversion require real ability to resist temptation.
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The Problem Solved, or Sin not of God

Argues that sin is not a divine method but arises from finite freedom; defends God's righteousness by philosophical analysis, providence, and Scripture. Examines objections and affirms conscience and biblical testimony.
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Doctrine of the Spirit’s Influences

Argues that the Holy Spirit renovates hearts in conversion in harmony with innate reason and conscience, not by creating faculties; considers theology’s value for preaching.
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The Doctrine of the Affections

Essay examines the doctrine of the affections: emotions arise from cognition, follow habit, and govern willful choice, bearing on sin, penitence, and love toward God.
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