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Should Orthodox Churches Abandon Orthodox Creeds?

Argues that orthodox creeds rightly summarize and defend biblical truth against modern 'broad church' unbelief. Affirms God's justice and fatherhood and the doctrine of original sin from Adam.
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The Inheritance of Nations Allotted by God

Advocates Christian duty to evangelize Jews and all nations, arguing God's providence assigns nations their inheritances to prepare the world for Christ's kingdom.
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Disciples Filled with the Holy Ghost

1890 Homiletic Review excerpts on preaching and 'Disciples Filled with the Holy Ghost' (Acts 2). Discusses illustrative power, Pentecost, unity in prayer, and symbols of wind and fire.
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God Hath Revealed Them Unto Us by His Spirit

Reflection on John 16:13–14: the Holy Spirit, sent at Pentecost, teaches believers, reveals Christ, and guides into truth. An encouragement to welcome his teaching for true knowledge of God.
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Confidence in Christ; or, Faith That Saves

Pitzer urges wholehearted confidence in Christ as essential to salvation. He defines saving faith as trust in God and explains its necessity, assurance, and growth.
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The Taxation of Church Property

Analyzes US church-property taxation, arguing historic exemptions reflect separation of church and state and warning against taxing houses of worship and mortmain risks.
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The Four Apocalyptic Beasts; or, The Cherubic Symbol

Analyzes mysticism and biblical symbolism, focusing on the cherubim/four living creatures. Argues they symbolize the redeemed creation and are inseparable from Christ's redemptive work.
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Christ, The Teacher of Men

Presents Jesus as the divine Teacher whose words require spiritual receptivity. Unbelief springs from hard hearts, not lack of evidence; the study of Christ's life and word is the cure.
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John Brooke Pinney, LL.D.

Biographical sketches from the Presbyterian Encyclopedia (1880) profiling American Presbyterian ministers, assemblies, and denominational work including missions and colonization.
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John Pierson

Biographical sketches of early Presbyterian ministers to 1760, highlighting figures like John Pierson and Jonathan Dickinson and their roles in revival and church union. Published for the Presbyterian Historical Society.
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August 16, 1758 Address to Governor Francis Bernard

Colonial New Jersey documents: Presbyterian ministers congratulate Governor Francis Bernard, affirming religious liberty and loyalty to the Crown; includes biographical notes on William Tennent.
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The Spirit’s Voice to the Churches

Arthur T. Pierson urges Christians to cultivate a habitual spirit of thanksgiving—remembering God's past mercies to spur prayer, hope, obedience, worship, and revival.
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Forward Movements of the Last Half Century

Survey of late-19th-century spiritual and missionary movements stressing personal holiness, prayer as the pivot of revival, and united, practical service for worldwide missions.
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