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1837-Peter MacIndoe.-This ordination sermon sets forth the great responsibilities before the minister of the Gospel together with the duties of the congregation toward the minister. MacIndoe enforces the gravity of the ministry and its necessity in the society of men. The need and duty of praying for ministers is pressed with vigor.
Read More1885-John Wallace Sproull (1839-1919).-A popular article that examines some of the common arguments for keeping of Christmas and explains why Christians ought to have no part in such celebrations.
Read More1886-Frédéric Louis Godet (1812-1900).-This is an exposition of Paul's teaching by an eminent expositor who offers many useful and helpful comments and insights into the text.
Read More1846-Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland.-A short article containing a statement from the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland on the duty of the magistrate with respect to Popery.
Read More1847-John McAuley.-In this first of three articles, McAuley discusses the identity of natural moral law with the Ten Commandments and why he understands magistrates to be deputies under Christ even though he admits the office itself flows from God as Creator.
Read More1848-John McAuley.-This second article of three defends McAuley's position from charges of deriving civil magistracy from grace. In it, he also discusses and defends the idea of Christian magistracy and its relation to grace. His discussion of the two forms of the law (and the two covenants) and man's relation to each is of particular note and quite helpful to remember.
Read More1848-John McAuley.-In this third article of his series, McAuley argues closely for Christian magistracy and shows that no magistrate can rule as the ordinance of God apart from Christ the Mediator. He also explains why this is true.
Read More1860-Anonymous.-An essay the examines the question of whether or not extraordinary judgments are justified when civil rulers fail to prevent the murder of innocents. It is a case study based upon the events surrounding the killing of archbishop James Sharp, a notorious apostate and persecutor of the Covenanters.
Read More1875-Anonymous.-Here is a critique of the latest Constitution of Pennsylvania written from a Covenanter perspective shortly after it was adopted, in 1874. It contains many remarks applicable to other civil constitutions.
Read More1851-Josiah Dodds (1819-1896).-This is very easy to read essay setting forth the doctrine of the Mediatorial reign of Christ and its implications for civil magistracy.
Read More1875-Robert Alexander (ca. 1828-1898).-Here is a brief outline of several reasons why Covenanters cannot serve on juries and why their consciences should be respected by those possessing civil power.
Read More1896-John Herkless (1855-1920).-Some observations on Richard Cameron and his attitude towards civil magistrates who are so in name but not according to the ordinance of God.
Read More1821-James Douglas (1779-1857).-A helpful examination of the various common errors professing Christians make regarding the ordinance of civil magistracy with some correctives offered.
Read More1869-Anonymous.-An excellent article that shows that the Hebrew equivalent of the Greek word "hymn," appears throughout the Old Testament and that is refers to the Psalms of David.
Read More1868-John Black Williams and Anonymous.-Two short pieces joined together in the pages of The Reformed Presbyterian and Covenanter magazine which defend the older position of eschewing life insurance against the charges and claims of proponents of life insurance. The arguments may be applied to all forms of insurance.
Read More1869-Anonymous.-An excellent short article on the practice of dedicating churches which speaks to some of the reasons adduced as well as explaining why Reformed Presbyterians do not use this rite.
Read More1868-William Patton (1798-1879).-This article discusses dancing in the Bible versus the dance that the world loves. Patton shows that the Bible does not countenance promiscuous dancing nor does it sanction worldly dancing.
Read More1847-Anonymous.-This review, probably written by the editor of The Covenanter (James M. Willson), seeks to show Seceders, and those of their persuasion, that many of the best ministers of the Secession have not shared the extreme views of Adam Gib on the doctrine of magistracy. There are also some comments on why Seceders are wrong to claim George Gillespie.
Read More1846-Anonymous.-Probably written by the editor of The Covenanter magazine (James M. Willson), this is the third article critiquing a union movement amongst Reformed churches at that time. In this installment, the author addresses sentiments expressed in their union document called the Basis respecting the Mediatorial dominion of Christ with important comments on George Gillespie's statements on Mediatorial headship of Christ.
Read More1949-John Gresham Machen (1881-1937).-Published posthumously, this contains the substance of one of Machen's many weekly addresses defending historic Reformed Christianity. This contains many tremendous insights on the purpose of creeds in conserving doctrinal advance in the church.
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