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The Development Of The Christian Ministry In The Early Church
Introduction The development of church ministry will be examined under three different headings. Firstly the scriptural position will be examined. The apostles and prophets had a unique role to reveal the mystery of Christ, while the on going church structure … Continue reading
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A Brief Survey of The Life, Work, and Influence of Charles Hodge
Introduction Charles Hodge (1797 – 1878) lectured at Princeton Seminary in New Jersey for over 50 years. In that time he influenced over 3000 students [1], and worked to slow the tide of the corrupting New School theology in Presbyterian … Continue reading
Martin Luther – Rediscovering Justification by Faith
Introduction Martin Luther had a deep sense of the holiness of God, his own sinfulness, a prayerful spirit, and a steadfast uncompromising allegiance to the Word of God. May the Lord grant His people today such grace as to share … Continue reading