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1848-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.
Read MoreBorn in York, Livingston County, New York, on December 23, 1820. His parents dedicated him to the Gospel ministry early. With this in mind, he was sent to Scotland for studies to insure that he had a thorough and classical education for this purpose. Upon his return to America, he graduated from Union College, in 1846. Afterward, he studied theology, under Samuel Bowden, at the Reformed Presbyterian seminary, at that time located in Cincinnati. He was licensed by the Rochester Presbytery, June 10, 1851. On October 12, 1854, he was ordained and installed as pastor of the Second Miami congregation, Northwood, Logan County, Ohio. In this connection, he spent the remainder of his life. In 1870, he became the Latin professor in Geneva College; and, in 1872, he was the moderator of the Synod. In the fall of 1876, he became ill and died at his home, in Northwood, November 15, 1876. He has been described as a profound theologian and a proficient classical scholar. His writings were few but evidenced the influence of his Scottish education by defending the original Testimony of the Reformed Presbyterian church.
ca. 1864-William Milroy.-A paper written in opposition to Reformed Presbyterians joining with Union forces during the American Civil War which cites many past testimonies against voluntary associations of this sort.
1873-William Milroy.-This excellent sermon on the doctrine of civil magistracy was spread over four installments in the Reformed Presbyterian and Covenanter magazine. Milroy presents a tightly reasoned and biblically grounded exposition of the position of Reformed Presbyterians on the subject.
1798-Anonymous.-This short article examines the issue of covenant obligation particularly with respect to religious covenants but with the understanding that many of the comments pertain to social and national covenants.
Read More1772-Reformed Presbytery (of Scotland).-Here is a faithful copy of the original directions for society, or fellowship, meetings. It contains directions for governing the meeting together with guidance on the qualifications of constituent members and appropriate topics of discussion.
Read More1641-William Gouge (1575-1653).-An excellent catechism on the Sabbath and Sabbath keeping. Gouge was a Westminster divine and he gives much practical advice on the proper observance.
Read More1844-Jean-Henri Merle D'Aubigne (1794-1872).-In this essay, D'Aubigne examines the peculiar principles of both the Lutheran and Reformed Reformations. He has many helpful insights and explains why the Reformed should be respectful toward Lutheranism without losing its own excellence.
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