SECTION VIII.-ON LIBERTY OF CONSCIENCE.
James Dodson
1807-Thomas McCrie (1772-1835).-In this chapter, McCrie discusses the rights and limits of liberty of conscience.
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SECTION IX.-OF THE DIFFERENCE WITH RESPECT TO RELIGIOUS COVENANTS.
James Dodson
1807-Thomas McCrie (1772-1835).-A discussion of the doctrine of covenanting together with an affirmation that it pertains not only to churches but also to nations.
Read MoreStatement of the Difference Between the Profession of the Reformed Church of Scotland,
James Dodson
1807-Thomas McCrie (1772-1835).-A defence of national churches and national estalbishments of religion with many helpful discussions on the use and purpose of creeds and confessions in the life of the church.
Read MoreChurch and State: Three Lectures.
James Dodson
1893-James Kerr.-A series of lectures examining three possible positions one may hold concerning the relation between church and state. First, the state might offer all religions equality which is a prescription for national disaster; second, the state might establish a church with its worship and discipline which is to offer dishonor to the church; third, the state might embrace the true religion and a Scriptural establish which is glorious.
Read More1840.
James Dodson
1840-Reformed Presbytery.-These are the first minutes published by Robert Lusk and David Steele after the split earlier in the year. These minutes are notable for providing a compendium of charges against the Old Lights and their systemic defection from the testimony of the Covenanter church.
Read More1841.
James Dodson
1841-Reformed Presbytery.-In these minutes the Presbytery take up the issue of ecclesiastical relations with some discussion of the place of the Auchensaugh renovation. There are several other interesting theological questions addressed including whether or not fear of hell is a Gospel motive to believe in Christ.
Read More1842.—April.
James Dodson
1842, April-Reformed Presbytery.-At this meeting, the Presbytery turns itself to the question of the wording of the terms of communion in light of the 1807 wording. It is followed the proposed revision of terms for use by the Presbytery. There is also a general overview of the decline in matters of faith and practice presented in a declaration of Causes of Fasting.
Read More1842.—October.
James Dodson
1842, October-Reformed Presbytery.-This meeting begins with several interesting matters of order and discipline in the church. Once more, they take up and discuss the question of terms of communion.
Read More1843.
James Dodson
1843-Reformed Presbytery.-At this meeting the term testimony is discussed with concern for it being restored to its original meaning. The Causes of Fasting and Causes of Thanksgiving are filled with many issues that still bear consideration. This meeting also takes up the fifth and sixth terms of communion.
Read More1844.—May.
James Dodson
1844, May-Reformed Presbytery.-The presbytery discusses the idea of the witnessing church. Besides some more mundane church business, they also review the terms of communion before they are to be approved for adoption.
Read More1844.—October.
James Dodson
1844, October-Reformed Presbytery.-Herein are contained Causes of Fasting with a number of reflections on those who are the chief actors in the declinings enumerated. Also, there are Causes of Thanksgiving which have several interesting considerations on societial changes underway.
Read More1844.—November.
James Dodson
1844, November-Reformed Presbytery.-This short session consists of the moderation of a unamimous call from the Miami, Ohio, congregation to Rev. Robert Lusk. It was accepted upon certain conditions.
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James Dodson
1845-Reformed Presbytery.-Most of these minutes is devoted to trying to ascertain the value of retaining “Reformation Principles Exhibited” in the terms of communion. Several corrections are suggested for various chapters and sections designed to make it more acceptable.
Read More1854.—June.
James Dodson
1854, June-Reformed Presbytery.-This session represntes the re-constituting of the Reformed Presbytery with J. J. Peoples being added to the Presbytery. Also, James F. Fulton is taken under care in preparation for the ministry.
Read More1854.—October.
James Dodson
1854, October-Reformed Presbytery.-This session sets forth the various Causes for Fasting and Thanksgiving. They also appoint a day to be held within the church for each.
Read More1855.
James Dodson
1855-Reformed Presbytery.-Presbytery, in these minutes, is concerned with the progress of Mr. J.F. Fulton in his studies for ministry. It contains several recommendations to see him advance.
Read More1856.
James Dodson
1856-Reformed Presbytery.-During this session, the Presbytery sets forth a number of Causes of Fasting and Thanksgiving several of which pertain to the burning issue of slavery.
Read More1857.—June.
James Dodson
1857, June-Reformed Presbytery.-The substance of these minutes concerns the preparation of Mr. J.F. Fulton for the ministry.
Read More1857.—October.
James Dodson
1857, October-Reformed Presbytery.-This session takes up the preparation of Mr. Fulton, whose absence is not sustained, and the further trials set for him. It also sets forth the Causes of Fasting and Thanksgiving for the year.
Read More1858.—May.
James Dodson
1858, May-Reformed Presbytery.-This session contains the call for Mr. Steele to become pastor of the Hill Prairie congregation, in Illinois. It contains Causes of Fasting and Thanksgiving. The former note the failure of the Second Great Awakening along with the curse of slavery.
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