By Dr. William Young Both opponents of the views of Gordon H. Clark and undiscriminating epigones have sometimes regarded him as an unbelieving intellectualist with no interest in vital religion other than the adamant opposition to it. A superficial reading of Faith and Saving Faith and some of his other writings may occasion such a misunderstanding of […]
On Allegorical Interpretation
By Robert Lewis Dabney Dr. William H. McGuffie used to relate with a good deal of wit one of his own trials under this devious theory of interpretation [allegorical interpretation, ed.]. When a young preacher he had a charge in Northern Ohio; his preaching proved very attractive to a plain but enthusiastic old Baptist sister, […]
Of the Law of God
By David Dickson Truth’s Victory Over Error, from which the following excerpts were taken, was the first published commentary on the Westminster Confession of Faith. It was written by David Dickson (1589-1662), a contemporary of the Westminster Assembly, and a close ministerial associate of the Scottish commissioners to the Assembly. In 1640 Dickson was appointed […]
Conversion
By Dr. William Young Introduction The Lord Jesus Christ has declared, “Verily I say unto you, except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven,” (Matthew 18:3 ). Since for adults conversion is an indispensable requisite for salvation, a correct view of its nature is of paramount […]
The Westminster Standards
By John Murray The Westminster Assembly was wholly British in its composition. It should not, however, be thought that these British divines of the seventeenth century pursued their task and framed the standards of which they were the authors in aloof indifference to the Reformed churches on the continent of Europe. The very task assigned […]
The Westminster Assembly
By John Murray The Calling It should be conceded, without fear of intelligent contradiction, that the Westminster Confession of Faith, Larger and Shorter Catechisms are the finest creedal formulations of the Christian Faith that the church of Christ has yet produced. This is not to deny that in certain particulars some other creeds may surpass […]
The Westminster Assembly of Divines
By William Symington The Westminster Assembly, it is well known, was convened by an ordinance of Parliament. In the year 1641 the ministers of London had petitioned both Houses to use their influence with the King to obtain a free Synod, for the purpose of taking under consideration the state of the country in regard […]
The Life and Work of William Twisse
By Dr. William Young William Twisse was born near Newbury, England. His father, a clothier, had him educated at Winchester, from which at the age of eighteen he moved to New College, Oxford. During the sixteen years spent as an undergraduate and later a fellow of the college, he acquired a profound knowledge of philosophy […]
The Fourth Commandment According to the Westminster Standards
By John Murray A perusal of the statements of the Westminster Confession of Faith and of the Larger and Shorter Catechisms bearing upon the fourth commandment, will show that the position taken in these Standards is that of the universal and perpetual obligation of the Sabbath and that this obligation rests upon divine commandment. The commandment to which reference […]
Wise Diligence
By James Kennedy Preached at Dingwall “Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling election sure.” 2 Peter l:10 This counsel is in the form of a practical conclusion drawn from the preceding context. We must not, therefore, attempt directly to alight upon it; for it can properly be reached only after a […]
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