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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.
Memorials: Rev. Russell Cecil, D.D., Pastor Second Presbyterian Church, Richmond, Va.
Memorial collection honoring Rev. Russell Cecil, D.D. (1853–1925), longtime pastor of Second Presbyterian Church, Richmond, VA, with biographical sketch, tributes, and his final sermon.
Russell Cecil, D.D.
Necrological report from the Princeton Theological Seminary Bulletin (1926) listing obituaries and biographical notices of alumni ministers, noting education, pastorates, dates, and honors.
Satan
Lewis S. Chafer outlines Satan’s biblical career—his creation, fall, present activity and methods, and final judgment—arguing from Scripture for his person, power, and defeat.
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True Evangelism
Chafer argues true evangelism is the church's Spirit-led responsibility, criticizing reliance on methods, professional evangelists, and planned revivals. Emphasizes pastoral teaching.
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The Kingdom in History and Prophecy
Chafer argues the biblical kingdom—rooted in the Davidic covenant—is distinct from the Church; the present church age is a parenthesis in God's prophetic program, urging literal, rightly-divided interpretation.
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Salvation
Chafer's Salvation succinctly presents the biblical doctrine of salvation—past, present, and future—detailing God's work (atonement, justification, sanctification), faith's role, and assurance.
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Why Was It Necessary for Christ to Die?
1918 Sunday School Times issue with lessons and essays on Christ's death and atonement, prayer, evangelistic tactics, and the May 12 Mark 10 lesson. Reflects on Psalm 22.
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He That Is Spiritual
Chafer expounds the Holy Spirit's work in producing true spirituality, distinguishing natural, carnal, and spiritual Christians and outlining Spirit-led life, filling, and sanctification.
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When I Learned from Dr. Scofield
1922 Sunday School Times excerpts: devotional reflections on putting God first, Creation vs. science, Satan's hindrance, and improving Sunday-school teaching through Bible study.
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The Divinely Prescribed Method of Contending for the Faith
Two essays: one traces Christianity's westward progress; the other (Chafer) urges students to contend for the faith positively—accurate doctrine proclaimed and witnessed by the Spirit.
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Doing the Will of God
Notes Gandhi's critique of Christianity's tie to imperialism. Lewis S. Chafer exhorts believers to yield to God's will, making worldwide missions the church's chief duty.
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Paul the Soul-Winner’s Pattern
Call for Christian students and seminarians to combine rigorous scholarship with vibrant piety. Paul is held up as the model scholar-evangelist, urging study to fuel soul-winning.
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The Gospel We Are Appointed to Preach
Announces Rev. Arthur O. Olson as Field Secretary and urges student ministry. Chafer outlines the gospel: Christ's atonement, redemption, and salvation by faith.
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Dr. C.I. Scofield
Centennial issue of Bibliotheca Sacra (1943) featuring essays on prophecy and the Second Advent, Scofield's biography, covenant theory, biblical languages, and church history.
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An Introduction to the Study of Prophecy
Chafer urges serious study of biblical prophecy and eschatology, criticizing theologians' neglect of prophetic Scriptures and stressing their central place in God's redemptive history.
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Are There Two Ways to Be Saved?
Bibliotheca Sacra (1948) essays debating dispensational vs. covenant views of salvation (John 3; Luke 10), the incarnation, and eschatology — Four Horsemen (Rev. 6).
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For Whom Did Christ Die?
Chafer examines whether Christ's death was limited to the elect or intended for all, surveying Calvinist and Arminian positions and distinctions in redemption and election.
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The Calvinistic Doctrine of Security
Chafer argues for Calvinistic eternal security, giving twelve New Testament reasons (four each for the Father, Son, and Spirit) that believers cannot lose salvation.
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