The Unity of the Apostles’ Creed
Nevin argues the Apostles' Creed is an organic, indispensable summary of Christian faith rooted in the gospel's historical order. Modern doctrinal schemes cannot replace it.
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The Unity of the Apostles’ Creed
Origin and Structure of the Apostles’ Creed
Essay explores the church's relation to education and gives a historical study of the origin and structure of the Apostles' Creed, arguing its apostolic substance despite varied local wordings.
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Dorner’s History of Protestant Theology
Review of Dorner's History of Protestant Theology. Argues Protestantism is a historical continuation of Christianity, born from medieval Catholicism's faults and strengths.
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Presbyterian Union Convention
Account of the 1868 Presbyterian Union Convention in Philadelphia: delegates debated organic union, psalmody, and witnessed fervent prayer and an ecumenical fraternization with Episcopalians.
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Vindication of the Revised Liturgy, Historical and Theological
J.W. Nevin vindicates the Revised Liturgy of the German Reformed Church, rebutting Dr. Bomberger and tracing the movement's historical and theological defense.
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Our Relations to Germany
Nevin urges respectful engagement with German theology without uncritical adoption. He upholds the ancient creeds and a church-centered, Christological theology, defending liturgy and ministry.
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Athanasian Creed
J.W. Nevin traces the Athanasian Creed's uncertain Latin origin and defends its ecumenical authority. He also surveys German influence on American theology.
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Commencement Address [July 25, 1867]
J. W. Nevin's 1867 commencement address urges graduates and alumni to trade youthful illusion for mature responsibility, reflecting on the Civil War as a national rebirth and call to civic duty.
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Athanasius
A biographical account of Athanasius detailing his defense of the Nicene doctrine against Arianism, his role in key councils, and repeated exiles amid imperial politics.
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Arianism
Surveys the Arian controversy: Arius vs. Alexandrian bishops, the Council of Nicaea and the Nicene Creed, and Athanasius's defense of Christ's full divinity.
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Theology of the New Liturgy
John W. Nevin defends the new Mercersburg liturgy as Christ‑centric, creedal, and ecclesial, arguing opponents misread liturgical forms as doctrinal error.
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Christ, and Him Crucified: A Concio Ad Clerum Preached in Grace Church, Pittsburgh, November 18, 1863
Sermon asserting that Christ’s incarnation and crucifixion—not human wisdom or signs—are the power and wisdom of God, providing true redemption and union with God.
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The Liturgical Question with Reference to the Provisional Liturgy of the German Reformed Church
1862 German Reformed committee report defending a fixed liturgy over extemporaneous prayer, arguing that set forms nurture devotion, educate believers, and train children.
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Jesus and the Resurrection
Argues Christ's suffering, death, and resurrection were necessary: the Incarnation required breaking the world's curse so his mediatorial glory could be revealed and redemption effected.
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The Old Doctrine of Christian Baptism
Chrysostom excerpt: Christ's baptism opens heaven; baptism effects real regeneration and sonship. Mercersburg argues the classical, objective sacramental view of baptism.
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The Wonderful Nature of Man
An 1859 essay argues that humanity is the crowning wonder of creation: physical, physiological, intellectual, and moral marvels reveal man's central place, echoing Genesis and Psalm 139.
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Natural and Supernatural
Review of Bushnell’s Natural and Supernatural: nature and the supernatural form one divine system; warns against rationalism that reduces Christianity and 'God-less' public education.
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Life and Character of Frederick Augustus Rauch, First President of Marshall College: A Eulogy
Eulogy (1859) for Frederick A. Rauch, first president of Marshall College, recounting his life, scholarship, character, funeral rites, and the Christian hope of resurrection.
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Thoughts on the Church
Argues disputes over sacraments, liturgy, and polity stem from a deeper question about the Church's nature. Calls for earnest, principled reflection, not contempt.
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Review of Hodge on the Ephesians
Reports on the German Evangelical Church Diet and offers a critical review of Charles Hodge's Commentary on Ephesians, focusing on his ecclesiology and theological method.
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