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.

Should Women Teach or Have Authority Over Men in the Church? An Exegesis of 1 Timothy 2:8–15

Lane Keister ⬩ 2008

Exegesis of 1 Timothy 2:8–15 arguing Paul intended a universal prohibition on women teaching or exercising authority in the church, analyzing context, grammar, and hermeneutics.

The Covenant of Works Revived: John Owen on Republication in the Mosaic Covenant

Michael Brown ⬩ 2008

Analyzes John Owen’s covenant theology, arguing the Mosaic covenant is a republication of the covenant of works, distinct from the covenant of grace and impacting sola fide.

Samuel Rutherford’s Supralapsarianism Revealed: A Key to the Lapsarian Position of the Westminster Confession of Faith?

Guy M. Richard ⬩ 2008

Examines Samuel Rutherford’s nuanced supralapsarianism, his teachings on election and reprobation, and the implications for the Westminster Confession’s lapsarian position.

Psallo: Psalm 110

Todd L. Ruddell ⬩ 2008

Exposition of Psalm 110: argues Christ’s sovereign reign at God’s right hand, his eternal priesthood (order of Melchizedek), and ongoing intercession, citing New Testament fulfillment.

In Translatiōne: Samuel Rutherford of the Civil Magistrate

Guy M. Richard ⬩ 2008

Rutherford defends the magistrate’s right to wield the sword, endorsing capital punishment and restraint of heresy, appealing to natural law and Scripture (Rom.13, Gen.9, Matt.5).

Antiquary: The ‘High Churchism’ Controversy (Part 3)

Chris Coldwell ⬩ 2008

Examines New York’s ’High Churchism’ controversy: Episcopal vs. Presbyterian clashes over bishops, church authority and political power after the Revolution. Notes printers T. & J. Swords.

Volume 3

2007

Journal issue on Reformed theology. Stewart Lauer reconsiders Calvin’s Deuteronomy sermons (Deut. 5), arguing Calvin shows nascent Sabbatarianism amid wider debates on justification and worship.

The Westminster Standards and Confessional Lutheranism on Justification

J.V. Fesko ⬩ 2007

Examines recent claims that sola fide misrepresents the historic Reformed doctrine of justification and argues that Reformed and Lutheran confessions remain in agreement on justification by faith alone.

The True History of Paedo-Communion

Matthew Winzer ⬩ 2007

Argues paedo-communion was not an early church norm, with first reference in AD 251. Early fathers practiced discriminate communion; later medieval practice developed.

John Brown of Wamphray, Richard Baxter, And the Justification Controversy

2007

Examines John Brown of Wamphray’s critique of Richard Baxter on justification by faith, focusing on imputation and the role of faith within 17th‑century covenanting history.

Seminary Education

Joseph Pipa ⬩ 2007

Argues the biblical and historical case for confessionally grounded, resident seminaries and the necessity of mentoring alongside classroom instruction for training Reformed ministers.

The Rev. Dr. Alexander M’Leod, An Annotated Bibliography, With Extracts from his Diaries

Wayne Sparkman ⬩ 2007

Annotated bibliography and diary excerpts for Rev. Alexander McLeod (1774–1883), Reformed Presbyterian minister, author, and early opponent of slavery; lists sermons, catechisms, and publications.

Reviews and Responses

2007

Venema replies to Coppes and Gallant, defending the historic Reformed view that covenant children should be admitted to the Lord’s Table only after public profession, emphasizing Scripture and exegesis.

John Calvin, the Nascent Sabbatarian: A Reconsideration of Calvin’s View of Two Key Sabbath-Issues

Stewart E. Lauer ⬩ 2007

Re-examination arguing John Calvin was consistent and sabbatarian in both practice and theology, reassessing his Deuteronomy sermons and Institutes on the fourth commandment.

A Critical Text of the Westminster Larger Catechism: Q. 1–50

Chris Coldwell ⬩ 2007

Presents a critical text of the Westminster Larger Catechism (Q.1–50), tracing textual errors and variants across manuscripts and centuries of printings and comparing American proof texts.

Edwards’ Freedom of the Will: A Review and Analysis

W. Gary Crampton ⬩ 2007

Review and analysis of Jonathan Edwards’ Freedom of the Will defending theological determinism, God’s absolute sovereignty, and sola Scriptura. Emphasizes Edwards’ Calvinist system.

In Defense of the Descendit: A Confessional Response to Contemporary Critics of Christ’s Descent into Hell

Daniel Hyde ⬩ 2007

Defends keeping “He descended into hell” in the Apostles’ Creed by tracing its historical usage, varied interpretations, and answering contemporary Reformed critiques.

The Denial of the Imputation of the Active Obedience of Christ: Piscator on Justification

J. Wesley White ⬩ 2007

Surveys the Reformed debate over denial of Christ’s active obedience (IAOC), examining Ursinus, Piscator, Calvin, and Shepherd. Concludes the majority affirmed IAOC and analyzes Piscator’s view on justification.

The Regulative Principle of Worship: Sixty Years in Reformed Literature (Part Two)

Frank J. Smith, Chris Coldwell ⬩ 2007

Survey of Reformed literature (2000–2007) on the regulative principle of worship, tracing renewed defenses, controversies, and scriptural/confessional arguments over worship form and unity.

Presbyterians in the South and the Slave: A Study in Benevolence

C.N. Willborn ⬩ 2007

Surveys Southern Presbyterian paternalism toward slaves in the antebellum South, highlighting ministers’ benevolent ministries—education, evangelism—and figures like Charles C. Jones.

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Confessional Presbyterian Journal

Should Women Teach or Have Authority Over Men in the Church? An Exegesis of 1 Timothy 2:8–15

The Covenant of Works Revived: John Owen on Republication in the Mosaic Covenant

Samuel Rutherford’s Supralapsarianism Revealed: A Key to the Lapsarian Position of the Westminster Confession of Faith?

Psallo: Psalm 110

In Translatiōne: Samuel Rutherford of the Civil Magistrate

Antiquary: The ‘High Churchism’ Controversy (Part 3)

Volume 3

The Westminster Standards and Confessional Lutheranism on Justification

The True History of Paedo-Communion

John Brown of Wamphray, Richard Baxter, And the Justification Controversy

Seminary Education

The Rev. Dr. Alexander M’Leod, An Annotated Bibliography, With Extracts from his Diaries

Reviews and Responses

John Calvin, the Nascent Sabbatarian: A Reconsideration of Calvin’s View of Two Key Sabbath-Issues

A Critical Text of the Westminster Larger Catechism: Q. 1–50

Edwards’ Freedom of the Will: A Review and Analysis

In Defense of the Descendit: A Confessional Response to Contemporary Critics of Christ’s Descent into Hell

The Denial of the Imputation of the Active Obedience of Christ: Piscator on Justification

The Regulative Principle of Worship: Sixty Years in Reformed Literature (Part Two)

Presbyterians in the South and the Slave: A Study in Benevolence

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