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.

A Critical Examination of N.T. Wright’s Doctrine of Justification

J.V. Fesko ⬩ 2005

Reformed critique of N.T. Wright’s New Perspective arguing Wright reframes justification as covenantal/eschatological membership rather than forensic imputation of righteousness.

Reviews and Responses

2005

Westerholm defends a ’Lutheran’ reading of Paul, upholding justification by faith against the New Perspective. Coppes argues for a traditional Reformed reading of Genesis 1.

Faith Shewn by Works: A Sermon on James 2:18

2005

Samuel Miller (on James 2:18) argues that true, saving faith necessarily produces good works; faith and obedience are inseparable, showing genuine regeneration.

Examining the Work of S.W. Carruthers: Justifying a Critical Approach to the Text of the Westminster Standards and Correcting the 18th Century Lineage of the Traditional Scottish Text

Chris Coldwell ⬩ 2005

Reframing Presbyterian Worship: A Critical Survey of the Worship Views of John M. Frame and R.J. Gore

Frank J. Smith, David C. Lachman ⬩ 2005

Psallo: Psalm 109:1–10

Todd L. Ruddell ⬩ 2005

A new metrical translation of Psalm 109 for congregational singing, defending imprecatory psalms as inspired and appropriate for worship, with New Testament support (Acts 1, Matt. 23).

In Translatiōne: Andrew Willet’s Preface to Nicholas Bownd’s Sabbathvm veteris et Novi Testamenti

N.E. Barry Hofstetter ⬩ 2005

Andrew Willet’s preface defends strict Puritan Sabbatarianism, urging reverent Lord’s Day observance and tracing its development in post‑Reformation England.

Antiquary: The Traditional Form of The Westminster Standards

Chris Coldwell ⬩ 2005

Historical survey of the development and printing of the traditional Westminster Standards, tracing key editions (1679 Covenanter, Dunlop, Watson) to Lumisden & Robertson 1728.

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