1829-Archibald Mason.-In this discourse, Mason discusses the question of how a Christian can obtain a proper knowledge of saving faith, both objectively and subjectively. This involves making the necessary distinction between the principle and exercise of saving faith.
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1829-Archibald Mason.-In this last discourse, Mason discusses the difference between the assurance of faith and the assurance of sense; or, the objective versus subjective assurance of faith.
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1741-Jonathan Dickinson (1688-1747).-Dickinson, the first president of Princeton College, gives an accurate and succinct exposition of the doctrine of justification by faith alone. He carefully locates the doctrine within the sovereignty of God in the great matter of salvation.
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Robert Traill. On Galatians II.21.
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Robert Traill. On Galatians II.21.
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Robert Traill. On Galatians II.21.
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Robert Traill. On Galatians II.21.
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Robert Traill. On Galatians II.21.
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Robert Traill. On Galatians II.21.
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1692-Walter Marshall (1628-80).-A sermon on the topic of justification by a Puritan best known for his seminal treatment of the doctrine of sanctification.
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1888-Robert L. Dabney (1820-1898).-A review wherein Dabney not only praises Girardeau's book but he adds a number of keen observations and insights into why instrumental music should be kept out of the public worship of God.
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1888-John L. Girardeau (1825-1898)-This preface explains the origin and impetus for the author undertaking this work.
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1888-John L. Girardeau (1825-1898)-This is simply a statement of the question under discussion as a logical point. Girardeau wants to express the exact points he believes are under debate.
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1888-John L. Girardeau (1825-1898)-This chapter is taken up with the general argument, otherwise known as the Regulative Principle, wherein Girardeau carefully demonstrates that the only acceptable worship is that which God himself ahs appointed.
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1888-John L. Girardeau (1825-1898)-In this chapter, Girardeau surveys the Old Testament Scriptures and discusses the use and limits of musical instruments in the worship of God throughout the period prior to Christ.
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1888-John L. Girardeau (1825-1898)-In this very important chapter, Girardeau surveys the various claims derived form the New Testament to warrant use of musical instruments, including a discussion of the Greek word ψάλλω.
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1888-John L. Girardeau (1825-1898)-In this chapter, the Presbyterian standards are surveyed in order to show that they give no countenance to the supporters of instrumental music but rather often lend their support to the Regulative Principle of worship.
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1888-John L. Girardeau (1825-1898)-In this chapter, Girardeau surveys the vast historical witness against the use of musical instruments in the worship of God from the early church through the Reformation. He concludes that their use constitutes heresy in the sphere of worship.
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1888-John L. Girardeau (1825-1898)-This chapter takes up the arguments put forth both from Scripture and from the Confession of Faith for the use of instruments and shows the lack of understanding of those who endeavor to defend their use in the worship of God.
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