Christianity and Our Times
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Warfield argues Christianity’s core is salvation from sin through Christ, not mere moralism; theology must uphold historic redemptive doctrines grounded in Scripture.
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Christianity and Our Times
Introduction to Samuel G. Craig, Jesus as He Was and Is
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A modern, orthodox exploration of Jesus’ person and abiding significance—his life, teachings, miracles, death, regeneration of character and society, and his return. Affirms New Testament unity and Christ’s unchanging, present role.
Jesus’ Alleged Confession of Sin
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Analysis of the Synoptic pericope (blessing of children and the rich young ruler). Argues the kingdom is a gratuitous gift received by childlike helplessness, not earned by human effort.
Misconception of Jesus, and Blasphemy of the Son of Man
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Homiletic reflections on Genesis and Mark: Genesis as a pictorial account of creation and divine purpose; Mark 1–3 examines Jesus’ miracles, public excitement, and charges of madness and demonic power.
The Essence of Christianity and the Cross of Christ
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Warfield critiques liberal/pragmatic reconstructions that discard the Cross, arguing Christianity’s essence must be determined historically, not by modern reason or subjective morality.
The Twentieth-Century Christ
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Issue examines the Kikuyu church controversy and unity, and probes modern Christology—Chalcedonian two natures, kenosis, and debates over Christ’s deity and humanity.
Godhead
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Examines biblical and historical usage of ‘God’, ‘Godhead’, and ‘Deity’, analyzing Greek terms and English renderings and affirming the fullness of Christ’s deity in Paul’s writings.
Person of Christ
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Survey of NT teaching on the Person of Christ, centering on Phil. 2:5–9: Christ’s intrinsic deity and true humanity, his voluntary self‑humiliation (kenosis) and incarnation.
The Bible, the Book of Mankind
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Warfield shows how the Bible became the world’s, people’s book via translation and diffusion. He traces Septuagint, Latin, Syriac and Coptic versions and early church reading.
The Plan of Salvation
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Warfield surveys competing views of the ‘plan of salvation’, contrasting naturalism/Pelagianism, sacerdotalism, and evangelical/supernatural accounts of how God saves.
Trinity
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Entries on baptism and the Trinity: surveys historical practice of triune immersion (Didache, Justin, Tertullian, Eastern Church) and argues the Trinity is a revealed doctrine beyond mere reason.
Faith and Life
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Collection of seminary conference addresses (1916) by B. B. Warfield on faith and life, treating Elijah, prayer, the Spirit, sanctification, communion, and pastoral formation.
“Redeemer” and “Redemption”
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An analysis of the titles ‘Redeemer’ and ‘Redemption’—their etymology, biblical rarity, historical development, and prominence in hymnody and devotional language.
The Coward Boy
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April 19, 1916 news: U.S. sends 2,300 troops to reinforce Pershing in Mexico; German agent von Igel arrested over alleged sabotage; Senate votes to enlarge the regular army. Misc. local reports.
“God Our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ”
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Analysis of Paul’s habitual opening formula “God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ,” arguing it functions as a Christian periphrasis for God and affirms the unity of Father and Son.
Mysticism and Christianity
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Warfield argues mysticism relies on religious feeling rather than Scripture. He distinguishes varieties and warns Christian mysticism must be directed and corrected by the revealed Word.
The Ninety-Five Theses in Their Theological Significance
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Scholarly analysis showing Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses as an academic, anti-sacerdotal attack on indulgences, asserting salvation by God’s grace and the believer’s emancipation.
Redemption
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Discusses the Apostolic doctrine of reconciliation, atonement and redemption: Christ’s self-identification with humanity, his vicarious death as ransom, and God’s initiative in reconciling sinners.
The Christ That Paul Preached
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Warfield analyzes Romans 1, arguing Paul proclaims Jesus as Lord, the Son of God and promised Messiah; the resurrection validates his divine power and authority.
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