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Big Presbyterian — Little Christian

Editorial urges Christians to value Christian character and mercy above rigid Presbyterianism and partisan discipline. It calls for fairness, gentleness, and submitting disputes to God’s Word.
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John Wesley on the Image of God in Man

Discussion of lay ruling elders and Calvin vs Wesley on the image of God, original sin, and sanctification. Includes a brief devotional exhortation to persevere heavenward.
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The Altar Is Inappropriate for Presbyterian Worship

Argues Presbyterian worship should use the Lord's Table, not an altar; explains Reformed sacramental theology and contrasts Anglo‑Catholic altarism with Calvin and Wesley on sin.
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Capital Punishment

Calls for national prayer (open churches during Khrushchev visits) and defends capital punishment from Scripture; devotional urges Christian perspective, hope, and witness.
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The Apostolic Benediction

Editorial defends the unchanging gospel, warns against Deism, psychologized religion, and cultural permissiveness, and stresses regeneration, Christ's atonement, and prayer.
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Is It Proper to Plead Calvin for a Divided Chancel?

Announcements for a Presbyterian conference on evangelism, Christian day schools, Sabbath, and confession. Editorial argues against divided chancels, citing Calvin and the Reformers returning the Lord's Table to the people.
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How Jesus Dealt with a Juvenile Deliquent

Reflects on John 8's story of the adulterous woman, highlighting Christ's mercy, forgiveness, and atonement. Also contrasts liberal and conservative theological methods (Machen vs Harnack).
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Which Is Prior? Word or Church?

1959 journal: conference notice; report on Albigensian persecution; theological piece arguing the Word precedes the Church—present as Old Testament, incarnate Christ, and preached Word at Pentecost.
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How I Love Thy Law

Argues that Christians, saved by grace, should love and obey God's law; the gospel fulfills, not abolishes, the law. Warns against legalism and antinomianism and stresses obedience flowing from sanctification.
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The Apostolic Message

June 24, 1959 issue: church news and notices, a devotional urging the 'fear of the Lord,' a review of Renwick's church history, and a Presbyterian controversy defending the Virgin Birth.
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Neither My Praise Unto Graven Images

Editorial condemning veneration of crucifixes and icons, urging Protestants to reject graven images and center worship on Christ and obedience to God's commandments.
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The Reign of Law, or the Rule of Leaders?

Urges the reign of Christ's law over exalted church leaders, warning against elevating ministers above Scripture and church order. Advocates obedience to the Book of Church Order.
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A Misleading Footnote RSV I Tim. 1:16

Editorial critiques RSV textual footnotes (Matt.1, John1), defends traditional readings. Also objects to a Virgin Mary statue at Iona as idolatrous; includes catechism notice.
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Children of the Covenant

Southern Presbyterian Journal: calls for personal revival; defends infant baptism as a covenant promise; critiques Catholic influence in diplomatic appointments; questions Sallman's Christ portrait in worship.
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Let’s Be Fair with History in Our Architecture

Warns against program-driven, secularized evangelism and urges preaching of the gospel and new birth. Discusses Presbyterian church architecture (table vs altar) and critiques RSV's Arian leanings.
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In Answer to Dr. W.R. Clarke

Urges early Christian training of children and sacrificial giving for missions. Includes letters defending separation of church and state and debating Presbyterian communion practice.
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