December 17: Thornwell and the Board Debates (1840-1860)
Earliest Inklings of a Long Discussion It was on this day, December 17th, in 1840, that James Henley Thornwell wrote of his intention to address an issue which would then be…
December 16: A Most Difficult Sermon
When called upon to preach in difficult situations, there are thankfully available to pastors some great examples from which they can learn. One of the most difficult situations for a pastor…
December 15: L. Nelson Bell on the Social Gospel
Understanding the Social Gospel — It was in the old Southern Presbyterian Journal of December 15, 1947 that its editor, the Rev L. Nelson Bell, answered a letter from a reader on this matter of…
December 14: Rev. Charles Beatty
Ready and willing to go for Christ . . . anywhere The young Irish salesman was sparring verbally with the small group of college students. Only he was doing it…
December 13: Van Horn on WSC Q’s. 53-54
STUDIES IN THE WESTMINSTER SHORTER CATECHISM by Rev. Leonard T. Van Horn Q. 53. — Which is the third commandment? A. — The third commandment is, Thou shalt not take…
