Thomas Dwight Witherspoon lays out five peculiar principles of Presbyterian church government, as well as five ways in which these principles demonstrate the beauty and excellence of Presbyterianism.

The Five Points of Presbyterianism: The Distinctives of Presbyterian Church Government

Thomas Dwight Witherspoon

Log College Press

What should be the primary emphasis of a theological education? How should the student of theology approach such a transcendent topic? William Swan Plumer answers both questions with eloquence and wisdom in the two inaugural addresses contained in this booklet: "Christ All in All," his 1854 Inaugural Address at Western Theological Seminary in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, and "The Right Temper for a Theologian," his 1867 Inaugural Address at Columbia Theological Seminary in Columbia, South Carolina. These discourses display Plumer's Christ-centered and experiential piety that impacted generations of God's people during his own lifetime and continues to be needed by Jesus' church today.

Christ All in All: The Right Temper for a Theologian

William Swan Plumer

These brief meditations have been collected from the third volume of Francis Grimké's Works, entitled Stray Thoughts and Meditations, a diary written over the last twenty-five years of his life. Grimké's thoughts on preaching display his gospel-centered piety, his wisdom, and his experience of eventually fifty years of pulpit ministry. Preachers from every Christian denomination will benefit from this African American Presbyterian voice of the early twentieth century.

Meditations on Preaching

Francis James Grimké

Archibald Alexander (1772-1851), Presbyterian minister and educator, was a professor at Princeton Theological Seminary from 1812 until his death. Written while Alexander was in his seventies, the five letters in this booklet candidly acknowledge the trials of aging, while at the same time offering biblical encouragement and hope for the Christian facing death. Alexander considers the 'autumn of life' from the perspective of its struggles, its besetting sins, its duties, its unstoppable journey toward death, and the assurance the believer in Jesus Christ can have as death approaches. Everyone will profit from Alexander's wise counsel, especially those past mid-life.

Aging in Grace: Letters to Those in the Autumn of Life

Archibald, Alexander

Charles Allen Stillman (1819-1895) originally delivered this address to an anniversary celebration of Columbia Theological Seminary in 1881. Published in 1884, it sums up the calling of the minister, particularly his work of preaching God s word. Anyone involved in pastoral ministry will be edified by Stillman's words.

The Pulpit and the Pastorate

Charles Allen Stillman

Samuel Miller, the first professor of Ecclesiastical History and Church Government at Princeton Theological Seminary and a prolific author, published this introduction and defense of Presbyterianism in 1835. Originally titled Presbyterianism: The Truly Primitive and Apostolical Constitution of the Church of Christ, Miller covers the basics of Presbyterian belief and practice, grounding his material in the Scriptures primarily and church history secondarily. Dr. Harrison Perkins (PhD, Queen's University Belfast) has annotated Miller's work and tracked down his sources, and the Rev. Mr. Allen Stanton, pastor of Pinehaven Presbyterian Church in Clinton, Mississippi, has supplied a historical introduction of Miller and this book. With these additions to Miller s rich substance, this work is a wonderful primer on the foundations of our tradition in all of its biblical and historical richness.

Presbyterianism: Its History, Doctrine, Government, and Worship

Samuel, Miller

Product Description Who was Jesus Christ? No true Christian believes He was sinful. But could He have sinned? This book, originally published in 1876, was the most original of all of Plumer's writings, defending the impeccability of Jesus Christ with exegesis, theological acumen, and logical precision. Plumer approaches this relevant topic from biblical, theological, and historical perspectives, and helps us think through the questions of sin, temptation, the will, and the deity and humanity of Jesus Christ. Edited by Dr. Miles Smith, with a foreword by Dr. Blair Smith. Review William Swan Plumer's short treatise, Impeccable, contends for the 'spotless rectitude' of Christ Jesus. Plumer's command of theology evidences his skill as a gifted scholar. His concern for the flock of God discloses the heart of a caring shepherd. And so, he writes with precision to enlighten the mind, with compassion to reinforce godly faith, and with ardor to remove any 'uneasiness felt.' Impeccable stands on its own as a compelling case for Christ as non potest peccare. But the short treatise offers more. The pastor-scholar Plumer exemplifies the type of spiritual leadership so desperately needed for the church around the world today. --David B. Garner, Ph.D., Academic Dean, Vice President of Global Ministries, and Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaWilliam Swan Plumer (famous for his one volume Commentary on Psalms, said by Spurgeon to be the best) has, with perception and clarity, dealt with the essential issues in the Biblical teaching on the impeccability of Christ. He is right to the point in stating that 'uncertainty is not necessary to freedom;' that is, his lack of indwelling sin and the intense holiness of his person never meant that he was not severely tempted to sin. Plumer properly shows how we need to keep in mind the relationship of the divine person to his two natures, and that he really was a true person not a sort of machine. In his victory over the fiercest onslaughts of evil and temptation that ever came against a descendant of Adam lies our victory. Plumer will show you how! --Douglas F. Kelly, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Reformed Theological SeminaryThe re-publication of William Plumer's nineteenth-century work on the sinlessness of Christ reaches into the vault of the historical past to bring out hidden treasure. Plumer's work is brief but full of insight and breathes the air of wisdom of the church throughout the age. This little book is well worth the read. --J. V. Fesko, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi About the Author William Swan Plumer (1802-1880) was one of the few American Presbyterians to be elected Moderator of the General Assembly two times. He taught systematic theology at Western Theological Seminary in western Pennsylvania and Columbia Theological Seminary in Columbia, South Carolina. He loved to exalt the person and work of Jesus Christ, and wrote several books on this locus of theology. He was a gifted preacher, pastor, author, and theologian.

Impeccable: The Person and Sinless Character of Our Lord Jesus Christ

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