Bible Baptism
Explains the Presbyterian case for sprinkling/pouring as the proper biblical mode of baptism while allowing immersion as valid. Emphasizes spiritual reality over mere form and urges open fellowship.
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Archives
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.
Bible Baptism
Read History
Defines the gospel: Christ's work reconciles us by the cross and the Spirit renews hearts. Christianity demands full obedience and sees history as God's revealing governance.
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Angels of Jesus
Essays on divine healing (Exod.15), the ministry of angels in Christ's life (annunciation, temptation, resurrection), and the relation of belief to practice (John 8).
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The Revised Directory for Worship
Reviews Gerhart's Christo-centric theology and summarizes the Revised Directory for Worship (revision history through 1891). Notes additions: Sunday-schools, prayer-meetings, public profession, and funeral/marriage forms.
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The Penitent Thief
Reflection on the penitent thief—his repentance, faith, and Christ's promise of Paradise. Urges immediate faith and trust for eternal fellowship with Christ.
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The Voice of God in History
A concise survey tracing God's providential voice through history from Eden to Christ and the church's rise, arguing history itself reveals God's purposes and mission.
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Presbyterian Church in the United States [1890 General Assembly]
1890 Quarterly Register summary of the Alliance of Reformed Churches: reports on Presbyterian assemblies, ecumenical reunion proposals, foreign mission activity, funds, and worship revisions.
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Churchship [HR]
Essays from Homiletic Review on revelation and scientific method, the nature and unity of the Church, and the institution and meaning of the Lord's Supper.
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The Holy Spirit
Essays on homiletic training and the Holy Spirit: limits of rhetorical art for preachers; the Spirit's person and work—creation, Christ’s life, Pentecost, regeneration and sanctifying transformation.
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The Revised Directory
Two pieces: a rebuttal of late infidelity arguing atheism is an untenable extreme; and a detailed critique of the Revised Directory for Worship, urging liturgical and editorial corrections.
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We Have Peace with God
A devotional on Christ's paradox: He brings inner peace by atonement yet brings conflict with the world. Believers enjoy God's present peace and the hope of final salvation.
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The People’s History of Presbyterianism in All Ages
Concise popular history of Presbyterianism tracing its biblical origins, representative government (elders and presbyteries), and development through the Reformation to American life.
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National Reform
Defines revival as a reawakening of church life, surveys historic revivals, and critiques the National Reform movement's attempt to legislate Christianity and fuse Church and State.
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Presbyterianism for the People
Readable introduction to Presbyterianism: its representative, elder-led church government, scriptural origins, and apostolic practice of presbyterial assemblies.
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Two Colored Churches
Accounts of thriving African-American Presbyterian and Congregational churches aided by education and missions. Rev. F.D. Moore suspended for liberal Sabbath views; he defends his conscience.
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Select Phrases in the Canton Dialect
Sixth edition phrasebook Select Phrases in the Canton Dialect by Dr. Kerr. Preface outlines Cantonese features, romanization, tones, and practical learning advice for students.
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Moral Responsibility of Nations
1874 convention proceedings urging a Religious Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Rev. David R. Kerr argues nations bear a moral responsibility to acknowledge God, citing history and slavery.
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The Preacher, Vol. 6
Mid-19th-century Protestant critique arguing Roman Catholic rites—baptism, Mass, penance, Latin liturgy and priestly ceremonies—are meaningless superstitions and provoke social conflict.
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