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The Angel of Jehovah and Critical Views

Examines whether Hebrew ‘Adam’ is a common noun or a proper name (Hosea 6:7). Critiques modern textual-critical theories about the Angel of Jehovah and defends traditional readings.
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The Angels of Christ’s “Little Ones”

Examines ‘their angels’ in Matthew 18:10 and Acts 12:15, questioning guardian-angel readings and weighing alternatives (ministering angels, Jewish ideas, archetypal doubles).
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The Papyrus of the Ten Commandments

Examines a waning sense of sin in modern conscience and summarizes the Nash papyrus discovery—Hebrew fragments of the Decalogue and Shema—discussing their liturgical use and textual implications.
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The Power of God Unto Salvation

Warfield expounds Christ as the perfect representative and revelation of man—his incarnation, humiliation, and perfection—drawing on Hebrews 2 and Psalm 8 to show human destiny and degradation.
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Christ’s “Little Ones”

Argues that ‘these little ones’ in the Gospels refers to disciples, not merely children, highlighting Christ’s tender care, rewards for receiving disciples, and individual divine protection.
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Spiritual Culture in the Theological Seminary

An address to seminary students urging balanced ministerial formation: intellectual study, practical training, and deep spiritual devotion. Be with Christ before you go forth to preach.
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The Confession of Faith as Revised in 1903

1903 revision of the Presbyterian Confession: Declaratory Statement reaffirms the eternal decree and clarifies God’s love, the gospel’s offer, infant salvation; adds chapters on Spirit and missions.
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The Millennium and the Apocalypse

Essay links the Great Awakening (Edwards, Wesley, Whitefield) to American revivalism and argues a symbolic, recapitulative reading of Revelation’s millennium as an intermediate state.
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The Mower

News of Philander C. Knox’s surprise Senate appointment amid railroad and trust influence; a poem, "The Mower"; and an article on Roman theaters’ capacities and fire risks.
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What Fatalism Is

Editorial defending the traditional Gospel: the Church aids social needs but its chief task is saving souls. Also argues predestination differs fundamentally from fatalism.
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Faith (1898)

Dictionary entry on ‘faith’ analyzing Hebrew and Greek roots, LXX and Philo influences, and contrasts OT and NT meanings with examples (Gen 15; Hab 2; Ps 78).
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William Miller Paxton: A Memorial Discourse

Defends the doctrine of the Incarnation against cosmic-insignificance objections. Also a memorial biography of Rev. William M. Paxton, detailing his ancestry, ministry and preaching.
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Children

Survey of Jesus’ treatment of children and the family: his blessings, teachings (e.g. Matthew 18, Mark 10), his own childhood as an exemplar, and the social import of childhood.
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Dr. Dods’ Doctrine of Holy Scripture

Warfield critiques Dr. Dods’ reduced view of Scripture as chiefly a human record, defending apostolic canonicity, the Bible’s divine origin, supernatural inspiration, and infallibility.
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The Children in the Hands of the Arminians

Critique of Rev. Rishell’s Arminian claim that all children are born ‘saved’ or ‘safe.’ Affirms covenantal baptism and church nurture for children, but rejects universal infant salvation as mistaken.
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The Princeton Seminary of the Future

Eliot urges ethical corporate management—responsible, attentive directors, transparency, and restraint. Also celebrates Princeton Seminary’s centennial, missionary sacrifices, and expanded theological training.
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