Introduction.
James Dodson
1841-James M. Willson.-An brief explanation of the cause for researching and writing on the topic of the deacon together with an apology for the present work.
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Chapter 1.-The Deacon’s Office is Ordinary and Perpetual in the Christian Church.
James Dodson
1841-James M. Willson.-A Scriptural and historical survey designed to prove that the office of deacon is one both ordinary and perpetual in the Chrisitan church.
Read MoreChapter 2.-The Nature of the Deacon’s Office.
James Dodson
1841-James M. Willson.-A positive and expansive view of the duties and responsibilities which pertain to the office of deacon.
Read MoreChapter 3.-Of Substitutes for the Deacon.
James Dodson
1841-James M. Willson.-In this chapter various schemes which undermine the diaconate and its role in the life of the church are examined, particularly "boards of trustees" and their antipathy toward many of the things deacons are appointed to do and preserve in the church.
Read MoreChapter 4.-Of the Relations of the Deacons to the Other Ecclesiastical Officers, and to the Courts of the Church.
James Dodson
1841-James M. Willson.-A thorough discussion of the diaconate with respect to its relations to the other church officers and its position with regard to the various church courts.
Read MoreChapter 5.-Conclusion.
James Dodson
1841-James M. Willson.-A concluding plea for the establishing of a useful and intelligent diaconate.
Read MoreAppendix.
James Dodson
1841-James M. Willson.-This contains three notes: first, concerning the discontinuance of the office of deacon in Scotland; second, a list of Old Testament passages relative to the finances of the church; third, a short discussion of the titling of church property.
Read MoreThe Deacon:
James Dodson
1841-James M. Willson.-A very thorough discussion of this office including its necessity, perpetuity and use.
Read MoreAn Inquiry into the Times that shall be Fulfilled at Antichrist’s Fall, the Church’s Blessedness in her Millennial Rest,
James Dodson
1818-Archibald Mason.-Five discourses on prophetical subjects each containing many pious notes and counsels. Although his predicted time table has proved wrong at points, many of his observations remain true and await their proper time of fulfillment.
Read MoreAppendix to an Inquiry into the Prophetic Numbers Contained in the 1335 Days:
James Dodson
1818-Archibald Mason.-This supplemental essay was written by Mason to defend his contentions regarding the beginning of the 1260 year apostasy. Particularly, he is critical of a paper written in defense of starting that period in 756 A.D. Much of his criticism revolves around his belief that civil power is not necessary for the constitution of Antichrist. In this, it is our belief that Mason was wrong; nevertheless, his discussion is helpful to studying prophetic numbers.
Read MoreRemarks on the Sixth Vial, Symbolizing the Fall of the Turkish Empire.
James Dodson
1827-Archibald Mason.-An exposition of the sixth vial and its relation to the rise and fall of Islam. Mason discusses the Turkish empire and its role in the unfolding of prophecy.
Read MoreBible Magistracy: or Christ’s Dominion Over the Nations with an Examination of the Civil Institutions of the United States.
James Dodson
1842-James M. Willson.-This represents Willson's early work on the mediatorial kingdom of Christ and its implications in the relam of civil government particularly that of the United States.
Read MoreObservations, Doctrinal and Practical, on Saving Faith:
James Dodson
1829-Archibald Mason.-A excellent presentation of the doctrine and practice of saving faith. Mason presents a classic Protestant exposition with several notes that remind the reader he was a Covenanter.
Read MoreAnother Most Useful Case of Conscience Discussed and Resolved, Concerning Associations and Confederacies with Idolaters, Infidels, Heretics, or Any Other Known Enemies of Truth and Godliness.
James Dodson
1648-George Gillespie.-A very careful exposition of what does and does not constitute lawful confederations and associations for those who would walk circumspectly in accordance with that covenanted work of Reformation wrought in the Church of Scotland or are simply concerned to act as consistent Christians.
Read MoreThe Testimony published at Rutherglen.
James Dodson
1679-The United Societies.-A brief declaration of the testimony of the Covenanters against all the defects of the land and a purposing to stand by this at any cost.
Read MoreHomily on 1 Corinthians 11.—On the Veiling of Women
James Dodson
John Chrysostom (347-407).-A very careful exegesis of Paul's discussion on the veiling of women in 1 Corinthians 11. Chrysostom concludes that the veiling of women is not religious but natural because it is a sign of the subjection and inferiority of the women to her husbands together with other observations.
Read MoreCommentary on 1 Peter 3:1-6.
James Dodson
1523-Martin Luther.-Luther explains how the apostle would have women behave in all departments of life. He discusses modesty of apparel and the need for women to be submissive to their husbands.
Read MoreCommentary on 1 Timothy 2:9-14.
James Dodson
1528-Martin Luther.-Luther instructs women on modest, including discussion regarding attire and headcoverings. Underlying the entire discussion is an emphasis upon the woman’s social subordination to man in family, church and nation.
Read MorePreface.
James Dodson
1848-John T. Pressly.-The author explains the purpose and occasion of this work along with his desire that people would take seriously the matter of their praising of God in worship.
Read MorePreface to the Second Edition.
James Dodson
1848-John T. Pressly.-Mr. Pressly explains what he has added to the second edition and why.
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