Sermon Fifteen-2 Thess. 2:16.
James Dodson
We come now to the second branch, the ground of audience and success in prayer: ‘Which hath loved us, and given us everlasting consolation, and good hope through grace.’
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THE SEVEN GOLDEN VIALS. LECTURE VIII.
James Dodson
1814-Alexander McLeod.-An explanation of the meaning of the seven vials. This lecture includes many insights into prophetic interpretation and some hints on further study. M'Leod introduces much preparatory material for what follows.
Read MoreThe Reformed Presbyterian Catechism.
James Dodson
1853-William L. Roberts.-An excellent overview of Reformed Presbyterian principles set in a catechetical form. Roberts covers many forgotten and neglected topics which are of important to the life and identity of the Covenanter church.
Read MoreSermon Sixteen-2 Thess. 2:16.
James Dodson
We now come to the third ground of audience and acceptance. He hath given us ‘good hope through grace.’ This showeth how we entertain the everlasting consolation offered in the gospel—with good hope, and this wrought in us by God.
Read MoreSECTION VI.-OF THE DIFFERENCE AS TO THE EXERCISE OF CIVIL AUTHORITY WITH REFERENCE TO RELIGION AND THE CONNECTION BETWEEN CHURCH AND STATE.
James Dodson
1807-Thomas McCrie (1772-1835).-A discussion of the difference between civil and ecclesiastical authority and the role of the civil authority with respect to the church with a survey of the historical postion of Protestants.
Read MoreSECTION VII.-BRIEF VIEW OF THE EVIDENCE FOR THE EXERCISE OF CIVIL AUTHORITY ABOUT RELIGION.
James Dodson
1807-Thomas McCrie (1772-1835).-A discussion of the relation between the civil magistrate and the church and how their respective interests should coincide.
Read MoreSECTION 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.
Read MoreSECTION 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.
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