Studies of the Man Christ Jesus
Devotional study of Jesus' humanity and deity, examining his early life, character, methods, and significance to strengthen faith and inspire imitation.
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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.
Studies of the Man Christ Jesus
Three Pertinent Questions Answered
Pamphlet argues urgent need for foreign missions in Asia, citing statistics and testimonies on Hindu social evils and caste, and documents measurable missionary progress.
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Prayer and Missions
Speer argues prayer is indispensable to missions, showing from the early Church and revival history that prayer initiates, sustains and multiplies missionary work worldwide.
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Prayer and Missions
Argues that fervent, sustained prayer is essential to missions and revival, citing historic examples where prayer initiated and sustained missionary work worldwide.
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Studies in the Book of Acts
Study guide to Acts examining authorship and authenticity, arguing Luke wrote Acts and the Third Gospel, surveying patristic testimony, unity of style/doctrine, and study methods.
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Studies in the Gospel of Luke
A concise study guide to the Gospel of Luke examining authorship, Luke's life, date/place/audience, major themes (God, kingdom, Christ, Spirit), structure, miracles and parables. Includes lesson suggestions and reference guides for class study.
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The Mission Band of the Student Volunteer Movement for Foreign Missions
Practical guide urging students to form Volunteer Mission Bands in colleges to sustain missionary zeal: meet, study fields, pray, recruit, fund and support foreign missions.
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Conrad Speece, D.D.
Biographical sketch of Rev. Conrad Speece (1776–1836), Virginia Presbyterian: prolific preacher, author and hymnwriter, temperance advocate, and respected pastor.
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Memoranda of Conrad Speece
Biographical sketch of Rev. Conrad Speece: his poverty‑raised upbringing, conversion, education, baptismal controversy, hymn‑writing, and ministry in early Virginia revivals.
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The Christian Doctrine of the Divine Trinity Vindicated
A 19th-century defense of the Trinity, arguing for the distinct personhood and full divinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit with scriptural proofs and answers to objections.
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The Mountaineer
Introductory essays promoting religion, morality, education, and public welfare; reflections on morning devotions, the evils of party spirit, and a call for contributors.
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On Maxwell’s Poems
1818 magazine: an exposition of Genesis 3 arguing the tempter is the Devil and reflecting on sin and fallen angels. Also a review praising William Maxwell's Christian poetry.
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On Reading to Excess
Discusses Genesis 1–2 on man's original state, formation of woman, and the Sabbath; also warns against excessive reading and its harms to health, the mind, charity, and duty.
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On Conversation
Practical rules for edifying conversation: seek instruction and wholesome relaxation, contribute modestly, and speak truthfully. Avoid profanity, gossip, and cruel wit; cultivate charity and reverence before God.
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Short Discourses for Families No. IV
Devotional exposition of Psalm 119:11 urging Christians to hide God's Word in their hearts to resist sin. Explains regeneration, the gospel, and practical holiness.
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Remarks on the Classical Part of a Liberal Education
Advocates classical (Latin/Greek) education beginning around age 13 to train mental faculties. Recommends a selective curriculum, student-made translations, and English lexica.
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Benefits Of Retirement
1816 report on religion: General Assembly notes revivals but warns of Sabbath neglect and cold piety. Urges private retirement for Scripture study, self-examination, and secret prayer.
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Hindrances to Communion with God
Serampore mission report: baptisms, Scripture translation, native converts and persecutions. Essay: neglect of Scripture, prayerlessness, shame, and greed hinder communion with God.
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Religion, the True Glory of Man
Early 19th-century report on Moravian missions' struggles and zeal, appeals for support and missionaries; essay on human depravity and redemption; review of Hall's sermons.
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Communion with God
Account of a deaf‑mute whose apparent revelations and deep Bible devotion illustrate communion with God; Synod of Virginia urges pastors to enforce family worship.
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