Confessional Presbyterian Journal
The Confessional Presbyterian Journal is an annual, peer-reviewed publication dedicated to Presbyterian doctrine and practice, produced by Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Each volume features scholarly articles, biblical studies, and critical reviews grounded in the Westminster Confession of Faith.
The Sabbath Day and Recreations on the Sabbath: An Examination of the Sabbath and the Biblical Basis for the “No Recreation” Clause in Westminster Confession of Faith 21.8 and Westminster Larger Catechism 117
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Defends the Puritan ’no recreation’ Sabbath: the Sabbath is a creation ordinance, the Lord’s Day is the New Testament Sabbath, and Isaiah 58 supports suspending recreations.
“So Great a Love”—James Durham on Christ and His Church in the Song of Solomon
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Presents James Durham’s 17th-century allegorical reading of the Song of Solomon as Christ–Church typology, contrasting it with modern literal/sexual interpretations.
Psallo: Psalm 42:1–11
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Metrical translation and exposition of Psalm 42:1–11 (a Maschil of the sons of Korah), lamenting spiritual thirst, affirming the necessity of public worship, and urging longing for God.
In Translatiōne: John Brown of Wamphray: Singing of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs in the Public Worship of God (Part 2)
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John Brown defends singing the biblical Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs in public worship (Eph.5; Col.3), arguing they are the word of Christ and opposing privately composed hymns.
Antiquary: The James Durham MSS
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Catalog and description of James Durham manuscripts held at Glasgow University, detailing sermon series (notably Isaiah 53), provenance, and unpublished volumes.
American Presbyterianism, Geology, and the Days of Creation
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Examines how American Presbyterianism grappled with 19th-century geology and the interpretation of Genesis 1, tracing Protestant approaches to Scripture and natural revelation.
The Ministerial Shortage Problem in Presbyterian History and George Howe’s Appeal for More Ministers
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Survey of chronic ministerial shortages in American Presbyterian history to 1836, focusing on theological education and George Howe’s 1836 appeal for more ministers.
An Appeal to the Young Men of the Presbyterian Church by George Howe (1802–1883)
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1836 appeal urging young Presbyterian men—especially college students—to enter the ministry. Highlights low seminary numbers in SC/GA and calls for prayer, recruitment, and service.
According to Augustine
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Biography of Augustine: his life, conversion, major writings and doctrines—especially salvation by grace—and his influence on Reformed/Protestant theology and church polity.
Martyrdom, Mission and the Belgic Confession
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Examines the Belgic Confession’s missiological relevance by situating it within Reformation persecution and martyrdom, arguing this context shapes its missionary significance.
John Calvin on Human Government and the State
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Examines John Calvin’s political thought—magistracy, law, limits on state power, consent of the governed, and right of resistance; shows the Institutes’ influence on Western constitutionalism.
Eschatology and the Westminster Standards
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Examines eschatology in the Westminster Standards. Argues the divines were cautious yet engaged with 17th-century millennial currents (Puritans, Geneva, premillennialism).
Baptismal Regeneration and the Westminster Confession of Faith
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Challenges the claim that the Westminster Confession teaches baptismal regeneration. Argues ’exhibit’/‘confer’ in sacramental language needn’t mean imparting initial converting grace, including for infants.
Olevianus and the Old Perspective on Paul: A Preliminary Report
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Surveys modern neglect of pre‑modern and Reformation readings of Romans and urges recovery of pre‑critical and post‑Reformation interpreters, highlighting Olevianus.
For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free: John Owen’s A Discourse Concerning Liturgies, and Their Imposition
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Studies John Owen’s 1662 Discourse arguing opposition to imposed liturgies is grounded in Christian liberty from legalism. Places the treatise in Restoration-era church politics.
The Centrality of the Holy Spirit in Reformed Theology: A Robust Pneumatology
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Shows Reformed theology gives the Holy Spirit a central, pervasive role—active in creation, Christ’s work, Scripture, and the church—answering charges it sidelines pneumatology.
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