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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.

Children of the Covenant

Biographical sketch of Andrew Hart Kerr, a precocious, pious youth dedicated in infancy. Describes his covenant upbringing, religious instruction, and early grasp of baptism and election.

George Kennedy

1888 history of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in America by W. M. Glasgow, containing ministerial biographies, congregational sketches, missions, institutions, publications and portraits.

Geneva College

An 1887 appeal to renew support for Geneva College, describing its growth, faculty, and urgent need for a larger library and donations. Includes a devotional poem (Isaiah 40:1) and an article on church divisions and false brethren.

A Handbook of Comparative Religion

Missionary handbook surveying world religions—classifies beliefs on God, sin, salvation, future, and morals; defends Christianity's exclusive claim and urges missionary outreach.

The Problem of Educational Missions

Argues mission schools and colleges are justified to reach educated classes, counter anti‑Christian ideas, and prepare men for the Gospel. Educational work should aim at conversion.

“The Ruin of India” by British Rule

Discusses securing support for missionaries, defends British rule in India by highlighting reforms and relief efforts, and reports Pundita Ramabai's rescue work for child-widows.

The Baptism of Polygamists in Non-Christian Lands

Discusses rising support and opposition to foreign missions and debates whether polygamists converting in non-Christian lands may be baptized without dismissing extra wives, weighing legal and pastoral considerations.

The New Year’s Outlook in India

Explains a lone pastor's duty in isolated districts and local denominational relations. Reviews political and religious unrest in India, rising receptivity to the Gospel, and urges prayer for missions.

The Genesis and Growth of Religion

Kellogg critiques naturalistic theories (Spencer, Max Müller) for the origin of religion, arguing for an innate religious faculty and divine revelation and tracing historic monotheism.

The Book of Leviticus

Kellogg defends Leviticus as Mosaic and inspired, addressing modern critical doubts while outlining the book's purpose, ritual laws, and ongoing significance for faith.

Eternal Retribution

Argues for eternal retribution against universalist hopes, using Scripture and linguistic-historical evidence to defend everlasting punishment for the impenitent.

A Tendency of the Times

Affirms Westminster teaching on divine decrees and predestination. Warns modern naturalism and evolution threaten belief in Christ's deity, incarnation, miracles, and sinfulness.

The Word of Our God Shall Stand for Ever

Devotional treasury of Christ's words with brief commentary, affirming Jesus' teaching and promises endure. Calls readers to obey, trust, and rest in his promises.

Future Probation

Argues against unlimited future probation, affirming the finality of judgment and urgency of repentance; appeals to Scripture, human experience, and limits of freedom.

Modern Unbelief and Buddhism

Analyzes why modern unbelievers are attracted to Buddhism: its large following, affinity with evolution and agnosticism, human deification, pessimism, and appealing ethical system versus Christianity.

The Antagonisms Between Hindooism and Christianity

Compares modern Hinduism (Vedanta, pantheism, karma, transmigration) with Christianity, emphasizing clashes over God's nature, personhood, creation, freedom, and the problem of evil.

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