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The Testimony of the Scriptures to Their Own Trustworthiness

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A 1924 Princeton Theological Review article defending the General Assembly's 1923 assertion of the Scriptures' complete trustworthiness, arguing the Bible's own testimony and the testimony of Christ and the apostles warrant inerrancy.

By Way of Preface

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Prefatory editorial launching Christianity Today (May 1930), defending historic Presbyterian evangelical Christianity and the authority of the Bible against Modernism; supports Westminster Seminary.

What Is Christianity?

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Argues Christianity is a historical, New Testament faith centered on Jesus Christ's person and atoning work. Warns against liberal redefinitions that dilute its essence.

Is Christianity True?

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Argues Christianity must be true both in idea and in historical fact: Jesus is God, his atoning death and bodily resurrection are real. Defends the need for apologetics and biblical historicity.

The Paramount Duty of the Christian Church

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Editorial: the Church's chief duty is to witness—proclaim the gospel's facts (Christ's death and resurrection) and doctrines together. Speak in today's language without altering content.

The Supernaturalism of Christianity

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Argues Christianity requires a consistent supernaturalism—God's transcendence, creation, revelation, redemption, and Spirit-led regeneration—against modern naturalism.

The Bodily Resurrection of Our Lord: Its Importance

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Argues that the bodily resurrection of Christ is essential to Christianity, grounding New Testament trust, atonement, immortality, and Christian hope against anti-supernaturalism.

“Is the Northern Church Theologically Sound?”

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1931 editorial defends Christ's bodily resurrection as essential and criticizes the Auburn Affirmation's growing influence in the Northern Presbyterian Church and Princeton Seminary.

The Revolt Against Christian Moral Standards

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Editorial argues modern repudiation of Christian ethics stems from rejecting Christian doctrines; insists apologetic defense of doctrine and affirms Christ's ascension and abiding presence.

What Is an Evangelical?

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Defines 'Evangelical' as historically Protestant: salvation is wholly God's work, immediate to the soul, rejecting sacerdotal mediation. Urges commissioners to be informed and active at the General Assembly.

Review of Henry Sloane Coffin, The Meaning of the Cross

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Defines 'Evangelical' historically as Protestant who affirms salvation by God's grace through faith and opposes sacerdotalism. Reviews critique liberal theology and histories of Fundamentalism.

Review of Stewart G. Cole, The History of Fundamentalism

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Defines 'Evangelical' as historically Protestant, opposing Roman Catholic sacerdotalism and affirming salvation by God's grace through Christ. Critiques liberal theology and defends fundamentalism.

Christianity and the Miraculous

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Argues that miracles—especially the incarnation and resurrection—are essential to Christianity; denying them undermines Christ, redemption, and the Gospel.

Christianity as a Power

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Editorial argues Christianity is a dynamic, divine power rooted in the risen Christ, not merely moral teaching. Doctrines, not mere ethics, enable real life change.

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