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The Apostles’ Creed

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Introduction to Burrell's commentary on the Apostles' Creed: its history, value as a concise confession of faith, a test of orthodoxy, and a call to a personal, living belief.

Why I Believe the Bible

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David J. Burrell argues for the Bible's divine inspiration and inerrancy, urging Christians to hold Scripture as authoritative and to give reasoned answers for their faith.

A Plea for the Bible in the Vernacular

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Argument for an English Bible in contemporary vernacular to make Scripture accessible. Traces Wycliffe, Tyndale, and the KJV and urges revision for modern readers.

The Laughter of God and Other Sermons

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Expository sermons on Psalm 2 and Psalm 29: God's sovereign 'laughter' and judgment on nations, and the majestic voice of God over nature culminating in Christ's kingship.

Paul’s Campaigns

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Study of Paul's missionary 'campaigns' recounting his conversion and journeys (Acts 1, 9, 13). Focuses on missionary partnership, evangelistic strategy, and church expansion.

My First Sermon

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An experienced preacher recalls his first sermon and urges ministers to proclaim the Gospel: lift up Christ, be clear, stirring, and rooted in Scripture. Ends with John 3:16.

Paul’s Companions

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Profiles of Paul's companions—Barnabas, John Mark, Silas, Timothy, Luke and others—highlighting their character, missionary labors, and roles in the early church (Acts).

Paul’s Letters

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Portrait of Barnabas—his generosity, encouragement of Paul, and ministry as evangelist and missionary in the early church (Acts 4, 9, 13).

George Burrowes, D.D.

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Sketch of Rev. Dr. George Burrowes, scholar who helped found San Francisco Theological Seminary; Hebrew professor, preacher, and Song of Solomon commentator.

Come Out and Be Ye Separate

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Argues for leaving the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) because Modernism and the 1903 amendments have eroded Reformed doctrine; urges forming the Presbyterian Church of America.

A Premillennialist’s View

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Defends a premillennial position within Reformed Presbyterianism, arguing dispensationalism must not deny the unity of the covenant of grace. Critiques Scofield notes.

Exchange Between J. Oliver Buswell and John Murray

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Defense of creedal (Westminster) Christianity against Modernism; discusses Noah and the Flood as covenant judgment and remnant, plus exchanges on eschatology and scholarship.

Sin and Atonement

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Buswell examines sin and atonement, showing the Holy Spirit convicts through God's law and the gospel. Sin is defined as transgression of God's moral law.

The Christian Life

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Buswell shows the unity of the redemptive plan: justification is by faith alone. The law (the 'letter') is fulfilled in Christ, while the Spirit enables the Christian life.

The Philosophies of F.R. Tennant and John Dewey

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Analyzes F. R. Tennant's and John Dewey's empiricisms—psychology, epistemology, and metaphysics—and their implications for American education and Christian belief.

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