Introduction
James Dodson
1777-The Reformed Presbytery.-An apology for the issuing of a testimony together with an explanation of its purpose.
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PART I.
James Dodson
1777-The Reformed Presbytery.-An historical account of the Reformed Presbyterians with particular emphasis upon that time from the First Reforamtion from Popery until the time of the Testimony (1761).
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James Dodson
1777-The Reformed Presbytery.-The testimony against the Erastian constitutions both civil and ecclesiastical after the "Glorious" Revolution of 1688.
Read MoreSupplement to Part II.
James Dodson
1777-The Reformed Presbytery.-Some words for those adherents from Ireland.
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James Dodson
1777-The Reformed Presbytery.-The reluctant testimony against the Seceders upon their peculiar principles regarding the doctrine of the civil magistracy.
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James Dodson
1876-The Reformed Presbytery.-The historical supplement which chronicles the doctrinal and practical matters which have arisen in the church since 1777 with a particular emphasis upon theological movements and trends in North America.
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James Dodson
1777-The Reformed Presbytery.-A series of doctrinal declarations and clarifications designed to correct misunderstandings and misinterpretations of the Westminster Confession.
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James Dodson
1777-The Reformed Presbytery.-An addenda devoted to a discussion of the principles of the Reformation and the problem of incorporating Romanist territories.
Read MoreSupplement to Part IV.
James Dodson
1876-The Reformed Presbytery.-A series of doctrinal and practical concenrs that arose in the 19th century.
Read MoreTerms of Ministerial and Christian Communion
James Dodson
1876.-The Reformed Presbytery.-These are the terms of Christian and Ministerial communion.
Read MoreQueries put to Candidates for Office
James Dodson
1876.-The Reformed Presbytery.-These are the questions to be put to those standing for ordination.
Read More1850 Supplement to Part III,
James Dodson
1850.-The Reformed Presbytery.-These are the supplements and judicial declarations adopted by the Reformed Presbytery explaining the situation of Covenanters as it unfolded in the early 19th century.
Read MoreLECTURE VI.
James Dodson
1841-Andrew Symington.-This essay presents a spirited defense of the mediatorial reign of Christ and its importance for the nations. Covenanters were defenders of national establishments without Erastian incursions.
Read MoreLecture VII.
James Dodson
1841-William Symington.-An essay exploring the doctrine of social covenanting with an excellent discussion of the descending obligations of lawful covenants upon the societies which entered into them. In addition, Symington undertakes a defence of the National Covenant and Solemn League and Covenant.
Read MoreLetter on “The Higher Powers.”
James Dodson
1845-Thomas Sproull.-This letter explains why by "higher powers" Paul did not mean the Roman powers of his day and why "higher powers" does refer to any legitimate civil government constituted according to the will of God.
Read MoreThe Constitution, Character, and Duties, of the Gospel Ministry.
James Dodson
1808-Alexander McLeod.-An ordination sermon for Gilbert McMaster, wherein M’Leod gives a very full discussion to the character of the Gospel ministry and its use in the church.
Read MoreCome Out of Her:
James Dodson
1860-William Symington.-This sermon contains many hints to the correct interpretation of prophecy and clearly identifies the Papacy as the “Mother of Harlots.” Its excellence is in its exegetical content; however, the author had, by this time, succumbed to the vice of entering into “voluntary associations,” a practice condemned by our faithful Reformers and Covenanting forefathers.
Read MoreLecture VIII.
James Dodson
1841-Stewart Bates (1794-1856).-In this lecture, Bates considers the ramifications of any union between church and state wherein the latter is immoral or antichristian. While accepting the premise that national establishments are both legitimate and desirable, the case is made that this does not hold when the state exists in opposition to the true religion.
Read MoreA Treatise of Christian Love.
James Dodson
1650-Hugh Binning.-In this treatise, Mr. Binning describes the nature and benefits of true Christian love as distinguished from various corruptions which circulate amongst the ungodly.
Read MoreMessiah the Prince; or, the Mediatorial Dominion of Jesus Christ.
James Dodson
1881-William Symington.-Here is a tour de force defense of the Mediatorial Dominion of Jesus Christ over the nations by an eminent and able Reformed Presbyterian minister and professor. This contains an excellent overview and exposition of the Covenanter position on the subordination of the Civil Magistrate to Christ as Mediator.
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