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Our Church — Its Condition, Wants, and Prospects

1871 essays linking moral philosophy and Christianity and assessing the Southern Presbyterian Church: postwar scattered, underfunded, needing more trained, supported ministers.
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What Is a Call to the Gospel Ministry?

Examines the scriptural history and meaning of baptism, and defends a supernatural, divine call to the gospel ministry—arguing ministers are sent by Christ, not self-appointed.
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Christianity in the Apostolic Age

Concise historical survey of Christianity in the apostolic age, examining origins, Acts, Paul's missions, councils, and the early church's organization and growth.
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Christ’s Woes on the Cities of Galilee

Articles examine doctrine and authority of Scripture, analyze Christ's woes on Galilean cities (Matt 11; Luke 10), and discuss the Transfiguration's historical setting.
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The Unity of Second Corinthians

A scholarly defense of the unity of 2 Corinthians. Argues against theories of partition and shows vi.14–vii.1, viii–ix, and x–xiii fit the single Pauline context and occasion.
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The Feast of John V

Analysis of which Jewish feast is meant in John 5—Passover or Purim—to fix the length and chronology of Jesus' ministry, weighing textual readings and historical context.
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The Virgin-Birth

Essays arguing theology's scientific character and analyzing the evangelists' infancy narratives. Shows Matthew and Luke are independent yet harmonious and affirms the virgin birth.
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The Pulpit of the First Church

Bicentennial address (1898) recounting two centuries of the First Presbyterian Church, its pulpit succession, long pastorates, and influence in shaping American Presbyterianism.
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The Story of the Birth

Examines Isaiah's child prophecies and compares Matthew and Luke's infancy narratives, highlighting Messianic fulfillment, differing purposes, and the narratives' historicity.
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The Incarnation Biblically Considered

Collection of 1894 lectures exploring the incarnation and the doctrine of the Church, and addressing the reunion of Christendom, the historic episcopate, and ecumenical unity.
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The Formation of the New Testament

Argues Christianity can be tested by the experimental (Baconian) method and defends the apostolic, historical formation and trustworthiness of the New Testament, citing Luke's eyewitness basis.
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The Preaching of Paul

1893 Sunday School essay arguing that true religion is grounded in grace, worship flows from knowing Christ, and surveying Paul’s preaching method in Acts. Emphasizes the Incarnation and heartfelt devotion.
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St. Paul and Inspiration

Argues that St. Paul possessed apostolic authority and divine inspiration, receiving revelations and Spirit-illumination. His epistles are presented as authoritative revelation for the church.
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Simon Peter in the School of Christ

Two essays: a theological discussion of eternal retribution and its objections, and a biographical study of Simon Peter’s formation, faith, and prophetic outlook.
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