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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.

The Style of Calvin

1909 issue of The Presbyterian: editorials urging Christians to pursue ‘the best things’ in life and worship, an essay on Calvin’s literary style, and reports from the 121st General Assembly.

Four Hymns and Some Religious Verses

Collection of hymns and religious verses by Benjamin B. Warfield, featuring seminary opening hymns, Advent and apocalyptic pieces, and devotional reflections on Christ and the Lamb.

“Sixty Years with the Bible”: A Record of Drifting

Reports Moody Bible Institute’s summer course and revival conversions, followed by B. B. Warfield’s review criticizing W. N. Clarke’s drift from biblical authority and defending Scripture and miracles.

The Deity of Christ (1909)

Warfield defends Christ’s deity from Scripture, Jesus’ life and ministry, Christianity’s historical impact, and believers’ transforming inward experience.

The Task and Method of Systematic Theology

In this article, Warfield argues that systematic theology is the task of organizing and presenting the knowledge of God as a coherent whole. He maintains that theology is fundamentally the science of God, not merely the study of religious experience, and that its content depends on God’s self-revelation. Defending Scripture as the authoritative record of that revelation, Warfield contends that theology must faithfully reflect the truths God has made known in his works and Word, while acknowledging that the church’s understanding of those truths continues to grow over time.

A Ballade of Princeton Seminary

Princeton Theological Seminary announces its centennial (May 5–7, 1912), details commemorative programs and alumni events, reports a fiscal deficit and endowment appeal, and lists new students.

Christological Movements in the Nineteenth Century

Survey of 19th-century Christological movements challenging the Chalcedonian two-natures formula. Examines Kant, Hegel, Schleiermacher, Ritschl and debates over incarnation, person, and work.

How Shall We Baptize?

Curtis reevaluates modern theology, noting a weakened personal sense of moral responsibility. Warfield contends the New Testament gives no fixed mode for baptism and condemns ritualistic sacramentalism.

On the Antiquity and the Unity of the Human Race

Argues that Biblical genealogies (Genesis, Matthew) are compressive, not chronological; Scripture therefore does not fix the antiquity of humanity despite scientific (Darwinian) debates.

On the Biblical Notion of “Renewal”

Argues biblical ‘renewal’ means a radical inner transformation by God’s Spirit—regeneration and sanctification—not merely forgiveness, supported by OT and NT texts.

Renewal

Discusses spiritual renewal as God’s regenerative work bringing new life and sanctification. Also explains the historic renunciation of the devil in baptismal rites.

The “Christ-Myth”

Essays on conservative responses to Pentateuchal criticism and a critique of the ‘Christ-myth’ thesis, defending the historicity of Jesus and analyzing cultural-historical causes.

Christless Christianity

Essays on philosophy of religion and the Christ-myth controversy, contrasting James/Troeltsch and German liberalism with conservative defenses of Jesus’ historicity and Christianity’s essence.

Edwards and the New England Theology

Examines moral education and profiles Jonathan Edwards—his youthful formation, metaphysical thought, and influence on New England Calvinist theology.

Introductory Note to “Is Jesus God”

Princeton seminarians present historical and biblical arguments defending the Deity of Christ, appealing to creeds, church teaching, and New Testament witness.

Concerning Schmiedel’s “Pillar Passages”

Review of P. W. Schmiedel’s proposal to judge the historicity of Jesus by select “pillar passages” rather than Synoptic/documentary criticism, critiquing his anti‑supernatural presuppositions.

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