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A Re-Study of the Virgin Birth of Christ

Defends the New Testament witness to Christ's virgin birth, arguing Paul's epistles reflect the primitive kerygma. Shows Gal. 4, Rom. 1 and Phil. 2 imply the divine Son born of a woman.
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God and the State: A Plea for Prayer in the Schools

Argues for restoring prayer and Bible readings in public schools, tracing Anglo‑American Christian heritage and warning that secular separation and deism undermine civic faith and morals.
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The Reformation: A Rediscovery of Grace

Treats the Reformation as a rediscovery of grace—slogans like sola gratia, sola fide, sola scriptura—and centers justification, biblical theology, and the primacy of the Word.
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God of the Marching Centuries

Centennial Presbyterian Journal urging the Church to remain holy and wage spiritual warfare with God's weapons. Celebrates God's acts in history, Christ's atonement, justification, and reviving grace.
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Predestination

Argues predestination is a personal, Christ-centred, gracious doctrine—rooted in God's will and providence, not abstract fatalism (cf. Romans 8; Ephesians 1).
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Another ‘Popular’ Version

A 1961 Presbyterian Journal editorial critiquing the New English Bible and modern paraphrases, defending biblical inspiration and faithful translation while urging sound Christian education.
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God’s Encounter with Man

Article argues God initiates conversion by Spirit and Word, using biblical encounters (Abraham, Moses, Isaiah, Paul) to show faith is a trustful, grateful response to grace.
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He Descended into Hell

Explains 'He descended into Hell' in the Apostles' Creed, its creedal status, and three interpretations: preaching to the dead, Christ's full death, and bearing God's wrath—mystery affirmed.
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Review of John Murray, The Epistle to the Romans

Presbyterian Journal urging Bible-centred preaching, lamenting declining reverence for Scripture and Sabbath observance, with reviews on Paul, atonement, revival and resurrection.
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Biblical Righteousness

Issue of The Presbyterian Journal on biblical righteousness, predestination, and effectual calling; defends grace-centered salvation and warns against liberalism and Bible neglect.
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What Is an Offense?

Articles include “Dislocated Saints” (Gal.6) on sin and restoration, a Shorter Catechism recitation incentive, and an analysis of “offense” and church discipline under the Book of Church Order.
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The Spirit and Creation

Selections from The Presbyterian Journal urge restoring sinning believers (Gal. 6), wholehearted prayer and personal piety, Shorter Catechism recitation, and the Spirit's role in creation and providence.
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John Leighton Wilson - Pioneer Foreign Missionary

Issue of The Presbyterian Journal (Jan 6, 1960) surveying Presbyterian history, missions and controversies — Korean church split, missionary biographies, Calvinist heritage, church‑state and ecumenical matters.
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Good Witnesses to Jesus Christ

Editorial rejects secular 'world peace' as dangerous; true peace is given by God through Christ's cross and resurrection. Calls for surrender, faith, assurance, and faithful witness.
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Review of Fred Z. Browne, Visible Glory

Reviews of recent Christian books—devotionals, commentaries (Leviticus, New Testament), church history, family life, and apologetics (critique of Jehovah’s Witnesses). Short evaluations and recommendations.
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Review of A.M. Renwich, The Story of the Church

A page of concise reviews of recent Christian books (devotionals, commentaries, church history, family and pastoral resources) including a refutation of Jehovah's Witnesses.
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The Holy Catholic Church

Southern Presbyterian Journal clarifies 'holy catholic church' in the Apostles' Creed, critiques papal claims, recounts the annual meeting, and urges believers to contend for the faith (mark 11; jude 1).
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