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most faithful Churches of both the first and second Reformations. The Deed of Constitution for the REFORMED PRESBYTERY IN
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Reformed Presbytery In North
America
(RPNA) Deed Of Constitution
We, the
undersigned Ministers and Ruling Elders, upon this fifth day of August, 2000,
after mature deliberation, do unite together to form a Presbytery which shall be
from henceforth constituted as the "Reformed Presbytery In North
America."
We do fully and
unanimously subscribe, without any known point of disagreement, the following
"Six Terms Of Ecclesiastical Communion" which formally summarize the
Constitution upon which this Reformed Presbytery In North America is now
established.
Six Terms Of Ecclesiastical
Communion
1.
An acknowledgment of the Old and New Testament to be the Word of God, and the
alone infallible rule of faith and practice.
2.
That the whole doctrine of the Westminster Confession of Faith, and the
Catechisms, Larger and Shorter, are agreeable unto, and founded upon the
Scriptures.
3.
That Presbyterial Church Government and manner of worship are alone of divine
right and unalterable; and that the most perfect model of these as yet
attained, is exhibited in the Form of Government and Directory for Worship,
adopted by the Church of Scotland in the Second Reformation.
4.
That public, social covenanting is an ordinance of God, obligatory on churches
and nations under the New Testament; that the National Covenant and the Solemn
League are an exemplification of this divine institution; and that these Deeds
are of continued obligation upon the moral person; and in consistency with this,
that the Renovation of these Covenants at Auchensaugh, Scotland, 1712 was
agreeable to the word of God.
5.
An approbation of the faithful contendings of the martyrs of Jesus, especially
in Scotland, against Paganism, Popery, Prelacy, Malignancy and Sectarianism;
immoral civil governments; Erastian tolerations and persecutions which flow
from them; and of the Judicial Testimony emitted by the Reformed Presbytery in
North Britain, 1761 with supplements from the Reformed Presbyterian Church; as
containing a noble example to be followed, in contending for all divine truth,
and in testifying against all corruptions embodied in the constitutions of
either churches or states.
6.
Practically adorning the doctrine of God our Savior by walking in all His
commandments and ordinances blamelessly.
We do sincerely
profess that it is the glory of God, the edification of Christ's Church, as
well as the preservation and promotion of the true Christian religion
throughout the whole world that does persuade us to unite in constituting this
Presbytery.
We do
voluntarily promise to be subject in the Lord unto the Reformed Presbytery In
North America; to promote and to preserve the doctrine, worship, government,
and discipline as summarized in the above cited "Six Terms Of
Ecclesiastical Communion"; and to receive with meekness all brotherly
counsel and admonition tendered by fellow members of this Presbytery.
We do not
consider the Reformed Presbytery In North America to be an entirely new entity,
but rather a continuation of the one moral person with other covenanted
judicatories of the past, and with those faithful witnesses of the Covenanted
Reformation known as Protesters and Society People (1650-1742 inclusive).
Accordingly, when we refer above to our "Constitution", we include
within it all the judicial documents comprehended and engaged unto in our
"Six Terms Of Ecclesiastical Communion"--specifically, only those
documents which are agreeable to the Word of God, and consistent with our
covenanted attainments, as they were formally received and approved by the
following covenanted judicatories between the following inclusive dates:
1.
The Church Of Scotland (1560-1602, 1638-1649).
2.
The Reformed Presbytery In Scotland (1743-1808), and the Synod Of The Reformed Presbyterian
Church In Scotland (1809-1821).
3.
The Reformed Presbytery In Ireland (1763-1779, 1782-1810), and the Synod Of The
Reformed Presbyterian Church In Ireland (1811-1839).
4.
The Reformed Presbytery In America (1774 -1778, 1798 -1805, 1840 -1845, 1854
-1887).
In constituting
the Reformed Presbytery In North America in moral succession to these
aforementioned faithful judicatories, it is evident that we have not included
any of the present bodies designated as "Reformed Presbyterian"
whether in Scotland, Ireland, Canada, or the United States.
In full
agreement with the official position of the Reformed Presbytery In America, as
recorded in their Minutes of June 2, 1841 (which are attached as an Addendum to
this Deed of Constitution), we hold these ecclesiastical bodies to be
unfaithful to the attainments of the Covenanted Reformation. With full
persuasion of conscience, we stand separate from them and cannot unite with
them until they publicly repent of their shameful backsliding.
Thus, we affirm
that we, having returned to faithful terms of communion, and a true
constitution, are not a schismatic body that has further divided the Church of
Christ. To the contrary, the Reformed Presbytery In North America is a moral
perpetuation of that faithful and unified manifestation of Christ's Covenanted
Church in Scotland, Ireland, and the United States. It is our goal to unite the
Church of Christ in every land by means of promoting a truly covenanted
reformation in accordance with the prayer of our Lord, "That they may be
one, even as we are one" (John 17:22).
Therefore, in
accordance with the aforesaid principles and declarations, we, the undersigned,
joyfully owning and upholding the faithful attainments and contendings of our
covenanted forefathers, subscribe this "Deed of Constitution" in the
plain and common sense of the words, without equivocation or mental
reservation.
Ministers
Derek Edwards
_____________________ Date:___________Location:_________________
Witnessed by
_____________________ Date:___________Location:_________________
Greg L. Price
_____________________ Date:___________Location:_________________
Witnessed by
_____________________ Date:___________Location:_________________
Ruling
Elders
Greg Barrow
_____________________ Date:___________Location:_________________
Witnessed by
_____________________ Date:___________Location:_________________
Lyndon
Dohms_____________________ Date:___________Location:_________________
Witnessed by
_____________________ Date:___________Location:_________________
David Hart
_____________________ Date:___________Location:_________________
Witnessed by
_____________________ Date:___________Location:_________________
Addendum to Deed Of Constitution
for the Reformed Presbytery in North America
MINUTES OF THE REFORMED PRESBYTERY. GREENE
COUNTY, OHIO. MASSIE'S CREEK MEETING HOUSE, June 2, 1841.
On motion,
Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to report on our
ecclesiastical relations, with special reference to those calling themselves
Reformed Presbyterians. Rev. R. Lusk, Nathan Johnston, and Thomas Steele were
appointed that committee... The committee appointed on our ecclesiastical
relations &c. offer the following:-
The church of
Christ, from the doctrines which she holds, the subjection to her blessed Lord
which she professes, the organization bestowed upon her, and the object
thereof, has in times past been as a city on a hill, and such is to be her
position in time to come. Being distinct from all other communities in
organization, with the reasons and objects thereof, her members should be
intimately acquainted not only with her abstract doctrines, but also with the
efficacy of these doctrines on their own life and conversation. And altho'
every living member sustains a relation to the Head, which shall never be
dissolved; yet the mere circumstance of having a name to live, as it respects
either organization or membership, will not secure the reality in the one case
or the other. Hypocrites have been in the true church, and local churches, so
called, have been, in their very organization, synagogues of Satan; or, as in
other cases, have so far degenerated as to be considered no longer churches of
Christ. Hence the necessity of attention, by every lover of truth,-by all who
desire to promote the declarative glory of God, to have a knowledge of the
distinct characteristics of the church of Christ. As to individuals, it is an
unalterable law,-"without holiness no man shall see the Lord:" and as
to communities, the same law is equally applicable,-it cannot be expected that
God will dwelt in them.
Opposition in
profession, to any part of revealed truth is evidence of the ascendancy of the
carnal heart; and the relinquishment of acknowledged doctrine carries with it
additional guilt, being a violation of voluntary engagements; and obstinacy in
such defection must eventuate in the reprobation of the community.
Time was when
the Reformed P[resbyterian] Church in the British Isles and America was
considered one, both in doctrinal profession and covenant engagements. This
time has passed, and now various distinct fellowships lay claim to the
designation of witnesses, and profess to be the followers of the martyrs of
Jesus, who sealed with their blood the testimony which they held.
Discrimination
must be exercised, to ascertain who they are and where they are, who are
following the footsteps of the flock. These are such who neither oppose nor
relinquish the doctrines professed, nor the testimony maintained, by their
witnessing and covenant ancestors; nor cast off the obligations under which
they have been brought by the deeds of their forefathers.
Formerly, all
who claimed the name of Reformed Presbyterians in Europe and America, whether
as sojourners or emigrants, had free access to the privileges of the church in
either country. She was considered one, although geographically divided by the
Atlantic Ocean; because professing ostensibly the same faith in both
hemispheres. It is now known that different fellowships exist, based upon
different views of her profession and obligations;-hence the visible unity is
destroyed, and antagonist principles put into operation...
If
you would like to read the remainder of the "Addendum to Deed Of Constitution
for the Reformed Presbytery in North America"
it is located at: http://www.reformedpresbytery.org/books/index.html .
The complete proceedings of the constitution of the Reformed Presbytery in
North America are available on video and
cassette our in printed form (see resource #1 below).
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"Nevertheless, whereto we have already
attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing" (Phil.
3:16).
"If thou put the brethren in remembrance of
these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in
the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained" (1
Tim. 4:6).
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Resource 1.
Reformed Presbytery in North America (RPNA)
The Meeting Reconstituting
the Reformed Presbytery in North America (RPNA) (Aug. 5,
2000)
As of August 5,
2000 (and FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 113 YEARS) a Reformed
Presbyterian (Covenanter) PRESBYTERY exists which embraces the biblical attainments of the most
faithful Churches of both the first and second Reformations (Phil. 3:16). In accordance with Scriptural doctrine of the
Church, the "Deed of Constitution for the Reformed Presbytery in North
America" (RPNA) states,
Thus,
we affirm that we, having returned to faithful terms of communion (i.e. the
"Six Terms Of Ecclesiastical Communion" http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/6points.htm -- RB), and a true
constitution, are not a schismatic body that has further divided the Church of
Christ. To the contrary, the Reformed Presbytery In North America is a moral
perpetuation of that faithful and unified manifestation of Christ's Covenanted
Church in Scotland, Ireland, and the United States.
It is our goal to unite the Church of Christ in every land by means of
promoting a truly covenanted reformation in accordance with the prayer of our
Lord, "That they may be one, even as we are one" (John 17:22).
This resource
provides a video or audio (cassette) record of this historic meeting and
includes the complete Deed of Constitution for
the REFORMED PRESBYTERY IN NORTH AMERICA (RPNA). Just the "Deed of Constitution," and not the
complete meeting, is also available in etext (free of charge) at: http://www.reformedpresbytery.org/books/index.html .
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Resource 1a.
BARROW, GREG
and LARRY BIRGER
Reformation Principles
Re-Exhibited: An Historical Witness and Brotherly Entreaty.
Summary and Analysis of
Changes within Terms of Communion of the Reformed Presbyterian Churches of
Scotland and America from 1761 to the Present, and a Particular Analysis and
Testimony Against the Present Day RPCNA. (August 5, 2002)
In
a day of spiritual confusion and complacency, what could be more welcome than a
clarion call to godly faithfulness and a clear testimony for the truth? Among the Reformed
Presbyterian community, the appearance of this new book by Elder Greg Barrow
and Dr. Larry Birger, Jr. should be like a magnificent flare lighting up a
pitch-black night sky. The terrain that is revealed by the light might not be
pretty, but the soldiers of God's Army can easily identify enemy positions and
avoid them. Some may actually discover that they are surrounded by deserters
and need to get back to the position marked out by the Lord.
One
can tell much about a church from its terms of communion, and Barrow and Birger
are able to trace the progressive defection of the Reformed Presbyterian Church
of North America (RPCNA) by analysing the changes in that denomination's terms
of communion.
Terms of communion are the formal basis for admitting people to the Lord's
Table. The RPCNA began as a Covenanter church, but later turned away from the
Covenants (National and Solemn League) and defected from the Covenanter
testimony. This is demonstrated in the evolution of
its terms of communion, from clear, faithful terms, to loose and general ones.
The
Reformed Presbyterian Church of Scotland (RPCS), like the RPCNA, defected from
faithful terms of communion. It did this largely to make communicant
membership easier for new members. "Rather than patiently teaching the
people, and bringing them up to 'own' and 'acknowledge' the testimony of the
past contendings of faithful witnesses (as Scripture commands), they opted to
'dumb down' their constitutional standards which were originally designed to
protect the unwitting, ignorant, and the scandalous from partaking of the
Lord's Supper. In so doing they declined from a more pointed testimony unto one
which is more evasive, loose and general" (p. 15). This is a
significant issue raised by Barrow and Birger: over time, doctrinal standards
and terms of communion should become clearer and more precise. If the reverse is happening, that is undeniable evidence that
a church is backsliding and progressively abandoning the Biblical attainments
of previous generations.
The defection
of these churches has included a growing doctrinal latitudinarianism. This
leads to an important question: "How can a
group of people who obviously incorporate, inculcate, and tolerate serious
differences amongst themselves regarding the doctrine contained in the
Westminster Confession of Faith, come to the Lord's Table professing themselves
to be in agreement, and of one mind, before our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,
without overtly and highhandedly violating the precepts of the ninth
commandment?" (p. 28).
Barrow
and Birger conclude that the "RPCNA must be accounted guilty of extreme
spiritual adultery, and must be testified against" (p. 49).
This is an
important document for those who would avoid the doctrinal declension of our
day.
49 pages.
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Resource 2.
REFORMED PRESBYTERY
An Explanation and Defence of
the Terms of Communion, Adopted by the Community of Dissenters, etc.
Defends the inescapable necessity
of creeds and confessions, while promoting a fully creedal church membership. Shows how the law of God
obliges all Christians "to think the same things, and to speak the same
things; holding fast the form of sound words, and keeping the ordinances as
they have been delivered to us" (Col. 3:13).
After laying some basic groundwork, this book
proceeds to defend the six points of the "Terms of Ministerial and
Christian Communion Agreed Upon by the Reformed Presbytery." These six points are the most conservative and
comprehensive short statements of consistent Presbyterianism you will likely
ever see. Besides the obvious acknowledgement of the alone
infallible Scriptures, the Westminster Standards, and the divine right of Presbyterianism,
these points also maintain the perpetual obligation of our Covenants, National
and Solemn League, the Renovation of these covenants at Auchensaugh in 1712,
and the Judicial Act, Declaration and Testimony emitted by the Reformed
Presbytery.
In short, this book sets
forth adherence to the whole of the covenanted reformation, in both church and
state, as it has been attained by our covenanting forefathers.
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Resource 3. PRICE,
GREG
Biblical Civil Government
Versus the Beast; and, the Basis for Civil Resistance (1996)
This is the best modern testimony for
the biblical principles of civil magistracy -- which were so prominent during
the height of the second Reformation -- that we have seen. Price documents the
teachings of many of the major Reformers (and some of the church fathers) and
in an easy reading manner simplifies what can at times become a very complex
subject. This particular Reformation message, proclaiming Christ's Kingship
over the nations (and the practical outworking of the same), has been buried
from the view of the general public for some time now, but is once again being
brought to light in this very helpful introductory book.
A sobering appendix has been
added (written by a friend of the covenanted Reformation) which shows why it is
unlawful for a Christian to swear any oath to uphold and defend the U.S.
Constitution. This appendix also compares the points of difference between
classic (or historic) Reformed teaching and modern Reformed teaching regarding
magistracy and religion. Special attention is given to the OPC, the PCA and the RPCNA
and the changes that these groups have made to second Reformation confessional
standards (concerning matters related to the civil magistrate). Statements by B.B.
Warfield are also contrasted to the older Reformed views. You won't find a better easy-to-read and easy to
understand introduction to this important topic -- a topic which impacts
directly on every Christian's testimony for the crown rights of King Jesus!
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Related Resources on Cassette
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Resource 3a. PRICE, GREG
Reformation Politics Versus
the Beast
An
excellent summary of Price's latest book Biblical Civil Government Versus
the Beast; and, the Basis for Civil Resistance. Here Price lays out the biblical and
historical basis for the most highly developed aspects of Reformation thought
regarding civil government. He explains the biblical view of civil magistracy
and applies it to the present situation, showing why most modern civil rulers
are tyrants and thus should not be given conscientious submission (according to
Romans 13:1-7). Price's list of how modern rulers habitually violate each of the
ten commandments should prove illuminating, as well as his citations from the
searing indictments against wicked rulers given from famous Reformed leaders of
the past. This book also discusses tactics of Christian resistance, while
answering the question: Should Christians hold office or vote in the present
circumstances? This highly controversial cassette will certainly seem shocking
to those who are not familiar with Reformation thought on this topic -- but it
is faithful to Scripture, the original confessions of the Reformation and the
testimony of the covenanting martyrs (who gave their lives resisting the civil
beast and proclaiming Christ's absolute Kingship over the nations).
(Cassette) $3.98 (US funds) [$1.98 until September 13, 2010]
Resource 3b. GILLESPIE, GEORGE
Wholesome Severity Reconciled
With Christian Liberty (1645)
Gillespie
was a major force at the Westminster Assembly. This rare item gives great
insight into the original intent of the framers of the Westminster documents
concerning matters of conscience, liberty, law, and government. Read on
cassette for the first time ever! This item is also available in printed format
as a bound photocopy.
(2 cassettes) $7.96 (US funds) [$3.96 until September 13, 2010]
Resource 3c. PRICE, GREG
The Extent of God's Law,
Antichrist, Beastly Civil Governments, the Family, Christian Education,
Contentment and the Eight Commandment
An
amazing unfolding of the eighth commandment, as well as the rest of the
decalogue, which includes numerous specific applications to various areas of
thought and life (most relevant to the contemporary Christian). Price explains
how to avoid the extremes of legalism and antinomianism, while expounding the
classic Reformed view of the law as it applies to the individual, family,
church and state.
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Resource 3d. KNOX, JOHN
Reformation, Revolution and
Romanism
This
is Knox's most important political writing and
the clearest example of why Knox is sometimes called "Calvin with a
sword."
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Resource 3e. PRICE, GREG
The Solemn League and
Covenant
Hetherington,
concerning the Solemn League and Covenant (the
epitome of second Reformation attainments) writes, "no man who is able to understand its nature, and to feel
and appreciate its spirit and its aim, will deny it to be the wisest, the
sublimest, and the most sacred document ever framed by uninspired men"
(History of the Westminster Assembly of Divines, [1856] SWRB reprint 1993, p. 134). What took place during the days of the
writing and international subscriptions to the Solemn League and Covenant has
been cited before as a foretaste of the millennial glory to come. The Reformed
Presbytery writes, "These modern pigmies are too far dwarfed in
intellectual stature to measure the altitude, of our glorious Covenanted
Reformation -- a Reformation which, imbedded in the law and the covenant of
God, has already brought civil and ecclesiastical freedom to many millions; and
which is doubtless destined to be laid in the foundation of reconstructed
society in the millennial period of the world" (A Short Vindication of
Our Covenanted Reformation,
[1879] SWRB reprint 1996, p. 4). In this lecture Price gives a brief history of
the three major causes leading up to the Solemn League and Covenant. These
were: 1.) the
erroneous beliefs and practices associated with the so-called divine right of
Kings; 2.) the
apostasy of Prelacy in doctrine (e.g. the Arminianism of Rome), worship
(tolerating and introducing anti-regulativist Romish superstitions), and
government (against the divine right of Presbyterianism) -- all three of these
areas being a practical denial of sola Scriptura in that man ordained elements were
idolatrously adopted over those clearly prescribed in Scripture; 3.) the desire of the Reformers for a
covenanted Presbyterian uniformity in church and state. Price shows how many of
the national Protestant churches of the day (outside of the British Isles) were
also looking into swearing this covenant (including the Netherlands, France,
Switzerland and Sweden), as a means to biblical unity and uniformity. In fact,
this covenant was framed (primarily by Alexander Henderson) with the intention
of uniting Protestants worldwide. As Price shows, this goal quickly unraveled
with the coming to power of that Judas of the
Covenant (Cromwell), his army and the Independents. The descending
obligation of this covenant is also covered, and application is made to modern
nations (like the USA, Canada, etc.) who are the national posterity of the
original covenanters. Application is also made to the apostate modern church
(and Price names names). It is also shown how this covenant was a term of
communion in the church and how negative civil sanctions were to be applied to
those who publicly opposed the Solemn League and Covenant -- students could not
even enter college without proof of subscription. Price uses various historical
citations from The Acts of the General Assemblies of the Church of Scotland
From the Year 1638 to the Year 1649 Inclusive (available from SWRB as a rare bound photocopy) to
demonstrate these historical facts. Later defections from the covenanted
Reformation, such as those by Charles II and William's civilly and
ecclesiastically corrupted Revolution settlement are also dealt with. The
second half of the tape summarizes the six articles of the Solemn League and
Covenant; concentrating on the biblical (civil, ecclesiastical and individual)
responsibilities that were sworn in this covenant. Application is made to our
day and the tape closes with some questions regarding American history and
government and the Canadian constitution. The Solemn
League and Covenant (because it was agreeable to the Word of God) formed the
foundation of the second Reformation internationally (as is seen in the letter
received by the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland on June 4, 1644,
from the Scottish commissioners [Rutherford, Gillespie, et al.] at the Westminster assembly; cf. The Acts..., pp. 228, 250). This covenant still binds the church
and many nations today, and until these "moral persons" renew this
covenant (in spirit and in truth) the Lord will continue to prosecute the
quarrel of His covenant. Thus, this is an exceedingly important tape as it
explains one of the major, modern causes of God's wrath upon the nations and
the church. When the churches and nations are granted repentance in (or
preparing for) the millennium they will be found "going forth by the
footsteps of the flock" (Song 1:8) and not turned "aside by the flock
of thy companions" (i.e. those that appear religious but are actually a
hindrance to the work of the building of Christ's kingdom, Song of Solomon 1:7,
cf. Douglas' Strictures on Occasional Hearing, [1820] SWRB reprint 1996); and there is
no "footstep of the flock" more clearly distinguished in the bedrock
of history (since the second century) than the Solemn League and Covenant.
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Resource 4.
REFORMED PRESBYTERY
Act, Declaration, And
Testimony, For The Whole Of The Covenanted Reformation, As
Attained To, And Established In, Britain and Ireland; Particularly Betwixt The
Years 1638 and 1649, Inclusive. As, Also, Against All The Steps Of Defection
From Said Reformation, Whether In Former Or Later Times, Since The Overthrow Of
That Glorious Work, Down To This Present Day (1876)
Upholds
the original work of the Westminster Assembly and testifies to the abiding
worth and truth formulated in the Westminster family of documents. Upholds and defends the
crown rights of King Jesus in church and state, denouncing those who would
remove the crown from Christ's head by denying His right to rule (by His law)
in both the civil and ecclesiastical spheres. Testifies to the received
doctrine, government, worship, and discipline of the Church of Scotland in her
purest (reforming) periods. Applies God's Word to the Church's corporate
attainments. It,
is
an instrument, which merits attention, from the time, in which it was written;
the character, circumstances and faithfulness of the compilers; its parts,
lucid declaration, and pointed argument. --To evidence regard to the
injunction, Song 1:8; to exemplify the resolution of the Psalmist, Ps. 77:12;
and tell to the generation following, Ps. 48:13; 145:4, a historical view of
the church, in Scotland, from A.D. 300 till 1688, is given: with a judicial
approbation of the earnest contendings and attainments of the faithful, and a
strong and pointed judicial condemnation of error and the promoters thereof.
This retrospective view furnishes matter for the young and for the aged
disciple, to contemplate their glorious Lord, in providential procedure,
towards his own people; --to distinguish between the providential and
preceptive will of God; to estimate his people as weighed in the balances of
the sanctuary; --and their own profession, covenant and organic identity with
the faithful, who have gone before. Argument of principle, arising from
historical facts, follows; and the document closes with doctrinal declaration
in testamentary and polemic form. (The Original Covenanter and Contending
Witness
magazine, Dec. 17, 1993 [whole year in one volume $15.98 P, $29.00 HP], pp.
557-558).
Shows
the church's great historical victories (such as the National and Solemn League and
Covenant, leading to the Westminster Assembly) and
exposes her enemies actions (e.g. the Prelacy of Laud; the
Independency, sectarianism, covenant breaking and ungodly toleration set forth
by the likes of Cromwell [and the Independents that conspired with him]; the
Erastianism and civil sectarianism of William of Orange, etc.).
It
is not likely that you will find a more consistent working out of the
principles of Calvinism anywhere. Deals with the most important matters
relating to the individual, the family, the church and the state. Sets forth a
faithful historical testimony of God's dealings with men during some of the
most important days of church history. A basic text that should be mastered
by all Christians.
217 pages.
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Resource 5. BARROW,
GREG
The Covenanted Reformation
Defended (1998)
Unsurpassed on points related to the Lord's supper, separation and covenanting as set
forth by the best Reformers and best Reformed churches. This book (in answer to
the neopresbyterianism of Richard Bacon) is particularily strong on matters
related to the original intent of the Westminster divines! It includes great citations from Calvin and the Westminster
Assembly. Deals with many foundational aspects of the Covenanted Reformation (which gave us the Westminster Standards and the Solemn League and Covenant)
from numerous original source documents (from the Westminster Assembly's advice to the English
Parliament on the Lord's Supper to the official records of Calvin's Covenanting
in Geneva).
Comprehensive and compelling, this is a shocking
(and sometimes advanced) look at what really
took place during both the first and second Reformations -- with
extensive quotations from the writings of the major Reformers (not just quotes
from what others have written about them). It conclusively and irrefutably
demonstrates that those churches which today call themselves Presbyterian (and even
many which claim a more general Reformed heritage) have seriously departed from
the Scriptural standards, principles and worship of these previous Spirit-led
Reformations.
The Covenanted Reformation
Defended is written in an easy-to-read and easy-to-understand format
and is an unsurpassed work that should not be missed by anyone interested in
real Reformation in our day. This is without a doubt the best book to read if you want to understand what it means to be
a Covenanter and to walk in the blood-stained footsteps of the witnessing
church (Christ's Covenanted and Reformed flock) (Song 1:8)! 318
pages, 8.5" X 11".
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RELATED RESOURCES & FIRST TIME LISTINGS
Resource 5a. BARROW, GREG
The Classical Protestant
Doctrine of the Church
This
tape, read by Larry Birger, is chapter 2 in Greg Barrow's The Covenanted Reformation
Defended (free at: http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/misrep2.htm ). It covers some of the most important
(and often forgotten, in our day) aspects of the Reformation doctrine of the
church. Numerous citations are included, from many Reformation leaders and the
confessional statements of the best Reformed churches. Without the distinctions
made here you are likely to misunderstand not only the Reformation view of the
church, but also related questions (like why the Reformers accepted Roman
Catholic baptism [it was the Anabaptists that rejected the baptism of Rome,
because of errors related to these very questions]). Furthermore, as Barrow
points out, the Reformed distinction regarding the "being" and the
"well being" of the church is absolutely indispensable. Without an
understanding of this crucial Scriptural distinction concerning the church you
will not be able to fully understand the best Reformers on any issues about or
related to the church.
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Resource 5b. BARROW, GREG
Covenanted Uniformity: The
Protestant Remedy for Disunity
These
tapes, read by Larry Birger, are chapter 3 in Greg Barrow's The Covenanted
Reformation Defended
(free at: http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/misrep3.htm ). They set forth the scriptural,
Protestant view of public social covenanting, showing how the National Covenant
of Scotland and the Solemn League and Covenant of England, Scotland and Ireland
bind us today, and how the renewal of these will heal the deplorable disunity
of the Church. "Cardinal doctrines of
Protestantism" (to borrow the words of Charles Hodge) such as the doctrine
of churches and nations being "moral persons" are clearly explained,
and the separationist "deep pit of covenant breaking" into which the
modern Church has fallen is laid open and a helping hand extended. A
must for those wishing to understand the biblical doctrine of covenanting, and
the principles and practice of our Protestant forefathers!
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For other works in which Greg Barrow
has contributed, also see: PURITAN REFORMED CHURCH OF EDMONTON
(Session: Greg Price, Greg Barrow, Lyndon Dohms) at: http://www.swrb.com/catalog/P.htm
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Resource 6.
REFORMED PRESBYTERY
Auchensaugh Renovation of the
National Covenant and Solemn League and Covenant; with
the Acknowledgement of Sins and Engagement to Duties as they were Renewed at
Auchensaugh in 1712... Also the Renovation of These Public Federal Deeds
Ordained at Philadelphia, Oct. 8, 1880, By the Reformed Presbytery, With
Accommodation of the Original Covenants, in Both Transactions, to their Times
and Positions Respectively (1880 ed.)
"In 1712, at Auchensaugh, the Covenants,
National and Solemn League, were renewed... At the renewal the covenant bonds
were recognized as binding the descendants of those who first entered into
those bonds. The Covenanters, however, sought to display the true intent of
those Covenants with marginal notes. These notes
explained that the Church of Jesus Christ, in Scotland (and around the world),
must not join hands with any political power in rebellion to the crown rights
of King Jesus. The Covenanters pledged the Covenanted Reformed
Presbyterian Church to the support of lawful magistracy (i.e. magistracy which
conformed itself to the precepts of God's Word) and declared themselves and
their posterity against support of any power, in Church or State, which lacked
biblical authority." (From "About the Covenanted Reformed
Presbyterian Church" newsletter). An excellent introduction (historical
and moral) regarding the reasons, motives and manner of fulfilling the duty of
covenanting with God. Especially helpful concerning the Biblical view of the
blessings (for covenant-keepers) and cursings (for covenant breakers) related
to covenanting. As noted on page 37, "the
godly usually in times of great defection from the purity and power of
religion, and corruption of the ordinances of God's worship, set about renewing
their covenant, thereby to prevent covenant curses, and procure covenant
blessing; as we find both in scripture record, 2 Chron. 15:12-13; 29:10;
34:30-31; Ezra 10:3, and in our own ecclesiastical history."
Times like ours certainly call for a revival of the Scriptural ordinance of
covenanting, for "[t]he nations throughout Christendom, continue in league
with Antichrist and give their strength to the beast. They still refuse to
profess and defend the true religion in doctrine, worship, government and
discipline, contrary to the example of the kingdoms of Scotland, England and
Ireland in the seventeenth century" (p. 136 in this book). This is one of the most important Covenanter
documents and a part of the true Covenanted church's judicial standards.140 pages.
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Resource 7. STEELE,
DAVID
Reminiscences: Historical and
Biographical of a Ministry in the Reformed Presbyterian Church, During 53 Years (1883)
Since
Steele forms a continuing theological link with the faithful General Assemblies
of the Church of Scotland (1638-1649), this book is of great importance. Steele held to the
attainments of the second (or covenanted) Reformation which gave us the Solemn
League and Covenant and the Westminster Standards -- and other Covenanters who
follow in this train (along with the British Covenanters, like Rutherford and
Gillespie) are sometime derisively branded as "Steelites" or
"Cameronians."
Stewart
notes that "this autobiography gives us a great deal of information about
Steele's life and thought, but the material is not well organized historically
because Steele was using this work as an apology
rather than a strict autobiography. In his reminiscences (p. 151)
Steele likens himself to "Old Morality" who in Sir Walter Scott's Tales
of My Landlord
went around with chisel and mallet in hand renewing the tombstone inscriptions
on the graves of Scottish martyrs of the 17th century" (A Brief History
of the Reformed Presbytery, p. 2).
In the preface
Steele himself writes,
It is not expected that the present publication will be
popular with the present generation. The topics treated are not adapted to the
tastes of many in this age, and to most persons the principles discussed will
be as riddles -- quite enigmatical (Ps. 128:2). The testimony of Christ's
witnesses has never been acceptable to the world, least of all to backsliders.
Nevertheless, there is warrantable ground to expect that what is contained in
the following pages will be helpful to some in following ages, who may be moved
by the Spirit of God to inquire and search for the "landmarks which the
fathers have set." Among these will be found that grand "international
document," the Solemn League, ready to be
placed in the foundation of the millennial temple. "When the
Lord shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory," and, with an eye
to that highest and most desirable end, this contribution is with humble
confidence committed to his patronage."
265 pages.
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FREE: Forgotten
Hero: The Autobiography of David Steele by Michael Wagner
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Resource 8.
THORBURN, JOHN
Vindiciae Magistratus: or,
the Divine Institution and Right of the Civil Magistrate Vindicated (1773)
The title continues: "Wherein are properly stated and ascertained, the true
nature and extent of the moral power of civil society and magistracy,
legislative and executive. The just instituted authority of magistrates. The
inviolableness of just human laws and constitutions in general, and
particularly those of Scotland. The natural and unalienable rights of
individuals in, or with respect to civil society. And the true causes from
which a moral relation flows, and upon which a moral obligation is founded,
etc. Against the truly factious and immoral doctrine of John Thomson (Burger
Associate) minister of the gospel at Donaghclony in Ireland... maintained in
his pretended confutation of the principles of the Reformed Presbytery, in a
pamphlet entitled The Presbyterian Covenanter displayed in his political
Principles, and the Imposter detected. To which is subjoined by way of
appendix, A vindication of the constitution of the Reformed Presbytery, and of
the character, ministerial mission and authority of the Rev. Mr. John M'Millan
Senior, deceased, from the groundless cavils of Mr. W.W. and Seceders. By his
son. The whole being humbly offered as an apologetical representation and
defence of the principles of the said Presbytery, and of their people, commonly
known by the names of Old Dissenters, Cameronians, etc. against the injurious
charges and false imputations cast upon them, first by the established church
of Scotland, and then by the Secession." Goold, in his The
Reformed Presbyterian Church in Scotland: Its Origin and History 1680-1876, writes of Thorburn and
this book, "He was a man of studious habits, and his 'Vindiciae
Magistratus,' in defence of the principles of his Church against the attacks of
the Secession, thought lacking the popular style of the writings of some of his
brethren, was not inferior to any of them in thorough grasp of the truth, and
power of argument. Lord Kames characterized it as
the 'best defences of Whig principles;' and the late Rev. Dr. A. M'Leod, of New
York, himself a man of distinguished ability, declared that he was more
indebted to Mr. Thorburn, of Pentland, than to any other man living or dead."
Upon his death Erskine said, "And he is
gone! one of our greatest divines." Goold also notes of
Thorburn that "a large amount of work developed on him in connection with
the preparation of the 'Judicial Act' (i.e. The Act, Declaration and
Testimony for the Whole of Our Covenanted Reformation–RB), so large
that he had to be freed for some time from his work as a preacher." He
"was the theologian of his Church; and in 1785 he
was unanimously appointed to be Tutor in Divinity to the students of the Church."
This has been called one of the best books ever
written on the biblical view of the civil magistrate – don't miss it!
236 pages.
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Resource 9. STEELE,
DAVID, editor
The Contending Witness, The
Reformation Advocate and The Original Covenanter magazines
The following list of magazines, edited by David
Steele, comprise what is likely the best compilation
of Christian periodicals ever amassed under one set of bindings. Nothing we know of
(before or since), authored as magazine articles related to full-orbed nation
shaking biblical Reformation, even comes close to the consistent quality of
writing found in these short works on various subjects. Steele himself should
probably be considered the best theologian of the nineteenth century, and the
other contributors to these magazines were all approaching the same class. A healthy portion of Steele's writing is found in
these magazines, as he only wrote a few other books, so the reader is
encouraged to sample for himself some of the best writing (defending the
Covenanted Reformation) you will find anywhere!
The Contending Witness magazine
(Vol. 1:1-2:6, Apr. 1841 to Feb.
1843, 288 pages)
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The Reformation Advocate magazine
(Vol. 1:1-1:12, March 1874 to
Dec. 1876, 384 pages)
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The Original Covenanter
magazine
(Vol. 2:1-2:16, July 1877 to
Dec. 1880, 512 pages)
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Resource 10.
FAIRLY, JOHN
An Humble Attempt in Defence
of Reformation Principles; Particularly on the Head of the Civil Magistrate (1770)
The title
continues: "Wherein the gross falsehoods, calumnies, and imposed sense,
palmed by Mr. John Goodlet, upon the Testimony emitted by the Reformed
Presbytery, are exposed and confuted; and said Testimony vindicated. As also,
the seceding scheme of political principles more fully detected;-- and
discovered to be inconsistent with the law of nature, light of divine
revelation, and covenanted testimony of the Church of Scotland."
Goold, in his The
Reformed Presbyterian Church in Scotland: Its Origin and History 1680-1876, writes of Fairly and
this book,
He
was very zealous and outspoken in his maintenance of Church principles, and
unsparing in his condemnation and exposure of the shortcomings of other
denominations. This caused him to be both feared and disliked by many outside
of his own communion; yet by the ministers who were nearest his residence, and
who came most frequently in contact with him, he was greatly esteemed. He was
fearless of consequences in the discharging of his duties. On one occasion,
when in Ireland, his scathing exposure of Popery so irritated the Catholics,
that three of them resolved to disturb his next meeting by musical instruments
(and remember that no faithful Presbyterian used this "badge of
Popery" -- musical instruments -- in their public meetings--RB). They came
prepared to do this, but were so overcome by the grave dignity of the man, and
by the truth he spoke, that they could do nothing but quietly listen. Two of
them, it is said, became earnest Protestants. On another occasion he denounced
'unpreaching bishops,' and declared that his Lordship of Bangor was worse than
Balaam's ass, which spoke once at least, and rebuke the madness of the prophet.
Some were so highly offended that they resolved to waylay and stone the
preacher. Mr. Fairly was aware of this, but refused to change his route. As he
approached the ambuscade, a dispute arose as to his identity; some held that it
was the object of their hate, others said, 'No, never a bit of him; who ever
saw a mountain minister ride such a good horse?' and while they disputed he got
beyond their reach. One who knew him writes thus:
'I had some knowledge of the elder Fairley; he fearlessly attacked the reigning
follies of his age, and preached the Gospel in a familiar but forcible style of
eloquence. In his great field days, and when contending for the
Testimony of the Martyrs, he was unsparing in the use of arrows, oft broke a
lance with the Pope, and drove rusty nails into our venerable Establishment,
and lashed the Secession and Relief for their declensions.' so pointed was his
dealing with the sins of the times, that many left his meetings when he came to
the application of his discourse... He took part in the controversy with the
Seceders, and published a pamphlet in reply to Goodlet, the Anti-burgher
minister of Sanquhar, in which he gives a scathing exposure of the weakness and
inconsistency of his opponent, and directs against him all his resources of
humour and sarcasm, as well as the weightier weapons of solid argument. But it
was in proclaiming the riches of the glorious Gospel to cast audiences under
the open canopy of heaven, that the power of Fairley was fully disclosed. He was undoubtedly the preacher among the 'Four Johns.' He
had a commanding presence, a well-furnished mind, and a fluent and forcible
utterance; and when he warmed to his grand theme, his words moved the hearts of
the crowds that had gathered around him, and many owned him as their spiritual
father (pp. 221-222).
This book (of
283 pages) is another Reformed Presbyterian classic!
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Resource 10a. FAIRLEY,
JOHN
The Keys of the Kingdom of
Heaven (1816)
A
sermon preached at the opening of the Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church,
Glasgow, May 1, 1816, on "And I will give unto thee the keys of the
kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in
heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in
heaven" (Matt. 16:19). 47 pages.
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Resource 10b. FAIRLY,
JOHN
The Treasure in Earthen
Vessels; or, The Dispensation of the Gospel, Committed to Men of like Passions
with the Hearers (1779)
A
sermon preached at the ordination of Mr. William Steven, at the Bridge of Weir,
on the 4th of September, 1777. 35 pages.
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Resource 11.
REFORMED PRESBYTERY
A Short Vindication of our
Covenanted Reformation (1879)
Until
the church comes to terms with what is written in this book it will remain weak
and divided.
Covenant breakers will not prosper, as this rare item demonstrates from both
Scripture and history. The power packed ordinance of
covenanting (exemplified in the National and Solemn League and Covenant in
particular), was foundational to the second Reformation and the work of the
Westminster Assembly.
By the National Covenant our fathers laid Popery prostrate. By
the Solemn League and Covenant they were successful in resisting prelatic
encroachments and civil tyranny. By it they were enabled to achieve the Second
Reformation... They
were setting up landmarks by which the location and limits of the city of God
will be known at the dawn of the millennial day...
How can they be said to go forth by the footsteps of the flock, who have
declined from the attainments, renounced the covenants and contradicted the
testimony of the cloud of witnesses.... All the schisms (separations) that
disfigure the body mystical of Christ... are the legitimate consequences of the
abandonment of reformation attainments, the violation of covenant engagements.
If you are interested
in knowing how to recognize a faithful church (or state), when and why to
separate from unfaithful institutions, who has held up the standard of
covenanted Reformation attainments and who has backslidden (and why), what it means to subscribe to the Westminster
Confession (and why most that say they do so today do not have any idea of what
that means), and much more
concerning individual, family, church and civil duties, this is one of the best
books you will ever lay your hands on.
It chronicles
"some instances of worldly conformity and mark(s) some steps of defection
from our 'covenanted unity and uniformity,'" noting how "it is
necessary to take a retrospect of our history for many years; for we did not
all at once reach our present condition of sinful ignorance and manifold
apostasy."
Presbyterian
and the Reformed churches lay under the heavy hand of God's judgement in our
day, because of the very defections noted throughout this fine work. "We heard (hear)
from various quarters the cry, 'maintain the truth, stand up for the principles
of the Second Reformation;' and yet many of those who are the most loud in
uttering this cry, appear desirous to bury in oblivion those imperishable
national and ecclesiastical deeds, by which the church and kingdom of Scotland
became 'married to the Lord.'" Are we married to the Lord, or have we
thrown off the covenants of our forefathers; are we the chaste bride of Christ,
or a harlot who is found in the bedchambers of every devilish suitor (whether
ecclesiastical or civil) who tempts us with the favors of this world?
Let
us cry out, as with "the noble Marquis of Argyle, upon the scaffold,"
when he said, "God hath tied us by covenants to religion and reformation.
These that were then unborn are yet engaged, and it passeth the power of all
the magistrates under heaven to absolve them from the oath of God. They deceive
themselves, and it may be, would deceive others, who think otherwise." Not for the weak of
heart. 50 pages.
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Resource 12.
REFORMED PRESBYTERY OF SCOTLAND
A Short Account of the Old
Presbyterian Dissenters, Under the Inspection of the Reformed Presbyteries of
Scotland, Ireland, and North America. Comprehending also an Abstract of Their
Principles. Intended as an Introduction To The Perusal of Their Judicial
Testimony, and Other Larger Works (1806)
SECTION I.-The several Names, by which the Old
Dissenters have been known and distinguished. SECTION II.-The Rise and Progress of
the Old Dissenters. SECTION III.-Concerning the deceased Mr. M'Millan's coming
off from the Revolution Church. SECTION IV.-The Reformation
Attainments, to which the Old Dissenters wish still to adhere. SECTION V.-The Departures from the
Reformation Attainments, against which the Dissenters reckon it their duty to
testify. SECTION VI.-Containing an outline of the Doctrine, Worship, Discipline,
and Government to which the Old Dissenters adhere; and of their present
situation. [Anno 1806.] APPENDIX.-Containing a few Strictures on a proper
Testimony for the Truth. 29 pages.
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REFORMED PRESBYTERY
Testimony and Warning Against
the Blasphemies and Idolatry of Popery; and the Evil and Danger of Every
Encouragement Given to It (Edinburgh, 1779)
The title continues: "And more
particularly, of that toleration granted by the legislature in the revocation
of the penal statutes against Papists in England and Ireland. Addresses to all
professors of the Protestant Reformed religion." Very pertinent to our
day, when so-called "evangelicals" lay comfortably in bed with
"the great whore that sitteth upon many waters, and carries her capital
character on her forehead, Mystery, Babylon the Great, the Mother of harlots,
and abominations of the earth" (p. 5). Read everything that you can get
your hands on by the Reformed Presbytery -- it is some of the best Christian
writing you will ever find!
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The Apostolic/Reformation Way
to Worldwide (Biblical) Church Unity (7 sermons, 1998)
Seven
astounding sermons on God's biblically ordained
method to fulfill His command for unity (and the great commission)
in the visible church:
1. What Are Terms of Communion? (2 cassettes, $7.96 or only $3.98
until September 13, 2010)
2. What is Close Communion? (2 cassettes, $7.96 or only $3.98 until September 13, 2010)
3. What is Occasion Hearing (or Occasional Communion)? (3 cassettes, $11.94 or only $5.94
until September 13, 2010)
These
truths which have been prominent from Old Testament times to the days of the
Apostles -- and in all great subsequent Reformations and true revivals
(especially during the second Reformation) -- are clearly, simply and Scripturally
presented.
These forgotten or ignored doctrines are once again coming to public notice in
the preaching of Greg Price (and the publishing of classic Covenanter
literature), as well as in the contemporary call for a third Reformation in
which the nations of the earth will once again enter into (or renew) covenant
with Christ.
Moreover,
as Price points out from Scripture, these truths will also be well known in the
days of millennial glory to come. "And the LORD shall be king over all the
earth: in that day shall there be one LORD, and his name one
(visibly--RB)" (Zech. 14:9). These sermons give us a foretaste of the
blessings that God will pour out upon His church when she runs "the way of
thy commandments" (Ps. 119:32) and when "the
earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the
sea" (Isa. 11:9)!
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Foundation for Reformation:
The Regulative Principle of Worship (1995)
"The central
focus of Reformed Protestantism was its interpretation of worship,"
writes Eire in War Against the Idols (p. 3, $US29.95). Acknowledging this fact in
the idea that the regulative principle is just the
application of sola Scriptura
and the sovereignty of God to worship, Price convincingly argues for
a return to Scriptural purity in worship. He maintains the regulative
principle of worship,
in all its beauty and splendor, as that which came from the hand of God, and as
an indispensable component of true Christian piety.
Furthermore, it should be noted, that "it is also important to realize that the regulative
principle also provides the basis for the positive work of reformation. That
is, it not only requires the exclusion of man-made worship; but it points us to
the divine pattern of true worship" (Kevin Reed, John Knox:
The Forgotten Reformer, [PHP CD, $98.98).
A antidote to Arminianism in
worship.
Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen. (1 John 5:21).
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Antichrist and His Emissaries Unmasked and
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Terms of Communion
This set explains the six
"Terms of Ministerial and Christian Communion in the Reformed Presbyterian
Church." These terms represent a high water
mark concerning covenanted Reformation attainments thus far in history. They are thoroughly Scriptural (as this set proves) and
should be adopted by all Churches as the minimum standard by which people are
admitted to communicate membership. Separate sections of this series
can be purchased individually and these subsets are listed after the terms
themselves. The "rare bound photocopy" An Explanation and Defense
of the Terms of Communion...
by the Reformed Presbytery also covers much the same ground, adding some
arguments not found in this tape set, but generally containing less detail.
McKnight's "rare bound photocopy" Concerning Close Communion is also very helpful in regard to the
general subject of the Scriptural propriety of a close communion and explicit,
open, honest, and biblical terms for fencing the table of the Lord. The six
terms of communion are:
1. An
acknowledgement of the Old and New Testament to be the Word of God, and the
alone infallible rule of faith and practice.
2.
That the whole doctrine of the Westminster Confession of Faith, and the
Catechisms, Larger and Shorter, are agreeable unto, and founded upon the
Scriptures.
3.
That Presbyterial Church Government and manner of worship are alone of divine
right and unalterable; and that the most perfect model of these as yet
attained, is exhibited in the Form of Government and Directory for Worship,
adopted by the Church of Scotland in the Second Reformation.
4.
That public, social covenanting is an ordinance of God, obligatory on churches
and nations under the New Testament; that the National Covenant and the Solemn
League are an exemplification of this divine institution; and that these Deeds
are of continued obligation upon the moral person; and in consistency with
this, that the Renovation of these Covenants at Auchensaugh, Scotland, 1712 was
agreeable to the word of God.
5. An
approbation of the faithful contendings of the martyrs of Jesus, especially in
Scotland, against Paganism, Popery, Prelacy, Malignancy and Sectarianism;
immoral civil governments; Erastian tolerations and persecutions which flow from
them; and of the Judicial Testimony emitted by the Reformed Presbytery in North
Britain, 1761 with supplements from the Reformed Presbyterian Church; as
containing a noble example to be followed, in contending for all divine truth,
and in testifying against all corruptions embodied in the constitutions of
either churches or states.
6.
Practically adorning the doctrine of God our Savior by walking in all His
commandments and ordinances blamelessly.
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Terms of Communion: The Word
of God
Explains
and defends the first term of communion, which is "An acknowledgement of
the Old and New Testament to be the Word of God, and the alone infallible rule
of faith and practice." Covers the attributes of Scripture, including the
necessity, inspiration, authority, sufficiency, perspicuity, perpetuity, etc.
of the Word of God. Also deals with principles of interpretation (hermeneutics)
and how we know that God's Word is His Word, and thus can be trusted as the
absolute, inerrant, infallible and inspired truth. Touches on higher criticism
and the debate over Bible versions, upholding the Textus Receptus (i.e. the
ecclesiastical or received text) and the King James Version. A fine defense of
Sola Scriptura which also touches on how "extra-biblical" terms of
communion are not only required by Scripture itself, but are an inescapable
necessity. Price is careful to point out the difference between the primary,
infallible standard of Scripture and those uninspired subordinate standards,
which nevertheless bind the conscience whenever they say the same thing as
Scripture. A great introduction to God's Word that comes with our highest
recommendation. "I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy
name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word
above all thy name" (Ps. 138:2).
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Terms of Communion: The
Westminster Standards
Explains
and defends the second term of communion, which is "That the whole
doctrine of the Westminster Confession of Faith, and the Catechisms, Larger and
Shorter, are agreeable unto, and founded upon the Scriptures." Price not
only explains why we need creeds and confession (answering the question: Isn't
the Scripture sufficient?), but he shows how everyone has a creed and how such statements of faith are
actually inescapable -- for as soon as one says what he believes the Bible
means, he has (by definition) put forth his creed ("credo" in Latin
means "to believe"). There is no neutrality! He also gives a summary
of the Westminster standards and the history of this august assembly,
demonstrating why these standards are agreeable to the word of God. After showing
how faithful creeds and confessions (i.e. human testimony) have brought untold
blessings to the church he gives a history of the Westminster Assembly (setting
the context for the study of the Standards themselves). The doctrines contained
in the confessional standards are then summarized. Price also exposes and
rebukes much false teaching and false practice (contrary to the standards)
using the specific names associated with each heresy refuted. The following
doctrines are covered: sola Scripture (refuting popery, neo-orthodoxy,
liberalism and the charismatics), the doctrine of God (refuting Unitarianism,
Oneness theology [Modalism, Sabellianism], and tritheism), God's decrees and
predestination (refuting Arminianism, fatalism [Islam]), creation (refuting
Evolutionism, Pantheism and New Age and Eastern mysticism), the covenant of
works, Providence (against "luck" and "accidents"), the
fall of man (refuting Arminianism and Pelagianism), the covenant of grace
(refuting dispensationalism), Christ our mediator (refuting Arianism [JW's],
Apollinarianism, Nestorianism, Eutychianism [which led to the
transubstantiation and consubstantiation heresies], the free offer of the
gospel, effectual calling (contra Arminianism), justification by faith alone
through Christ alone (contra Rome and the Arminians), sanctification and good
works (condemning antinomianism and legalism), assurance of faith, perseverance
of the saints, the law of God, Christian liberty (against pretended liberty of
conscience and the imposition of legalistic standards outside of the law of
God), worship (against the anti-regulativists and promoters of will-worship),
the regulative principle (condemning Arminianism in worship), the Sabbath
(taking the high Scottish view), lawful oaths and vows (condemning covenant
breaking [churches and nations included], perjury, etc.), the civil magistrate
(against pluralism, false toleration, Erastianism, and for biblical
establishments), marriage, the church (contra popery, prelacy and independency
[all of which are forms of sectarianism]), and the resurrection and general
judgement.
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Terms of Communion:
Presbyterian Worship and Government
Explains
and defends the third term of communion, which is "That Presbyterial
Church Government and manner of worship are alone of divine right and
unalterable; and that the most perfect model of these as yet attained, is
exhibited in the Form of Government and Directory for Worship, adopted by the
Church of Scotland in the Second Reformation." "To many readers, the
subject of church government will not seem terribly exciting. Judging from the
lack of contemporary literature on the topic, one might conclude that church
polity is not very important. Yet, if the truth were known, many of the
practical problems facing the church are the result of an abandonment of
scriptural church polity. The church is not a mere social club. The church is
the kingdom of Christ (Col. 1:13), subject to his rule. In the Bible, the Lord
has established an ecclesiastical government by which his people are to be
ruled. Just as Christ has instituted civil government to ensure civil order, so
he has established ecclesiastical government to preserve order in the church (1
Cor. 14:33). A man is not free to dispense with the church's government anymore
than he is at liberty to disregard the (lawful--RB) civil authorities. We do
not contend that the divine order for church government extends to every
detail. Obviously, the Lord did not mandate how many times the elders of the
church must meet each month; nor did he prescribe any particular attire for
them to wear while performing their official duties. Such incidentals are
adapted to the needs and exigencies of the time and place; according to the
general rules of the word, which are always to be observed. Nevertheless, the
scriptures do provide an overall plan of government which the church must
follow if she is to remain faithful to her Lord. Therefore, it is important to
examine biblical principles of church polity," writes Kevin Reed in his Biblical
Church Government. Much
the same could be said regarding worship. These tapes are an excellent
introductory explanation of the fundamentals of Divine Right Presbyterian
church government and Divine Right Presbyterian worship. They are jam-packed
with Scripture, history and sound reasoning and should be very helpful to all
those seeking the Lord's will concerning these two important subjects. Price
distinguishes between the elements and circumstances of worship (contra John
Frame's heretical innovations, wherein he rejects these distinctions), while
the vital issues of unity and uniformity, separation from false worship and
false man-made church governments are not forgotten. All this is set in the
context of faithfully approaching the Lord's table. "Now I praise you,
brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I
delivered them to you" (1 Cor. 11:2).
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Terms of Communion: Covenants
and Covenanting
Explains
and defends the fourth term of communion, which is "That public, social
covenanting is an ordinance of God, obligatory on churches and nations under
the New Testament; that the National Covenant and the Solemn League are an
exemplification of this divine institution; and that these Deeds are of
continued obligation upon the moral person; and in consistency with this, that
the Renovation of these Covenants at Auchensaugh, Scotland, 1712 was agreeable
to the word of God." Includes the studies offered separately on the
National Covenant (2 tapes), the Solemn League and Covenant (1 tape), the
Auchensaugh Renovation (2 tapes), as well as two introductory lectures (only
available in this set) on the biblical principles related to the ordinance of
covenanting, the descending obligation of lawful covenants, objections against
covenanting, etc. Roberts, in his Reformed Presbyterian Catechism ($8.99), catches the spirit of this tape
set in the following question and answer: "Q. May we not indulge the hope,
that, in the goodness of our covenant God, and by the promised outpouring of
his Holy Spirit, 'the kingdoms of the world' at large, and the British empire
in particular, will dedicate themselves to God in a covenant not to be
forgotten - animated by the example of our covenant fathers exhibited in these
memorable deeds? A. Yes. We have the most cheering grounds for this blessed
hope; for it is written, that the nations at large in the spirit of devoted
loyalty, shall cry -- 'Come and let us join ourselves to the Lord in a
perpetual covenant that shall not be forgotten': and it cannot be well doubted,
that the death-cry of the martyred Guthrie has been heard on high, and shall be
verified -- 'The covenants, the covenants, shall yet be Scotland's (and the
world's -- RB) reviving'" (p. 151). A thoroughly amazing set of tapes --
among our best!
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Terms of Communion: The
Martyrs and Historic Testimony
Explains
and defends the fifth term of communion, which is "An approbation of the
faithful contendings of the martyrs of Jesus, especially in Scotland, against
Paganism, Popery, Prelacy, Malignancy and Sectarianism; immoral civil governments;
Erastian tolerations and persecutions which flow from them; and of the Judicial
Testimony emitted by the Reformed Presbytery in North Britain, 1761 (i.e. The
Act, Declaration and Testimony for the Whole of Our Covenanted Reformation--RB) with supplements from the Reformed
Presbyterian Church; as containing a noble example to be followed, in
contending for all divine truth, and in testifying against all corruptions
embodied in the constitutions of either churches or states." Price
demonstrates how and why uninspired historical testimony must be a term of
communion. A number of the same arguments apply to this question (of fencing
the Lord's table based on uninspired historical testimony), as apply to fencing
the table based on biblically accurate creeds and confessions -- so those that
understand biblical creedalism (and close communion) should have no problem
with this aspect of Reformation thought. Reformation views are also
differentiated from Romish views of history, church authority, etc., as they
come to bear on this point. At one of the most interesting points of this
study, Price also proves how one cannot even keep the inspired commandments of
God without the use of uninspired history (using the fifth and ninth
commandments as examples). History is here set on its biblical foundations.
Testimony is also well dealt with. Testimony is defined as "That record
which a witness gives (in a court) in defense of the truth and in opposition to
error." Faithful biblical testimony is shown, by various examples from
inspired and uninspired history, to bring the fury of the enemy. This is where
the Reformation theological rubber meets the road of experimental Christianity
and disinterested self-sacrifice (often resulting in suffering and persecution
as the antichristian beast [ecclesiastical and civil] is stirred from his
slumber by the barbs of faithful Christian witnesses as they testify to the
truth and against "all corruptions embodied in the constitutions of either
churches or states" -- thus the long list of Christian martyrs throughout
history).
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Terms of Communion: The
Practice of Truth
Explains
and defends the sixth term of communion, which is "Practically adorning
the doctrine of God our Savior by walking in all His commandments and
ordinances blamelessly." Contains an excellent and encouraging overview of
the biblical doctrine of sanctification (individual and corporate). Explains
the role of the law of God in the life of the believer, refuting legalism,
antinomianism and the perfectionism of the Wesleyans, Anabaptists and Roman
Catholics. Distinguishes between heresies and damnable heresies, giving
examples of each (including Pelagianism, Arminianism, Dispensationalism, etc.).
Explains how the "face of God" is seen in His ordinances, how to use
these to grow in grace and what is meant by "blameless" in the sixth
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Resource 17.
PURITAN REFORMED CHURCH OF EDMONTON (Session: Greg Price, Greg Barrow, Lyndon
Dohms)
A Reformation Discussion of
Extraordinary Predictive Prophecy Subsequent to the Closing of the Canon of
Scripture (1998)
"The
following document is a response to questions raised by Mike Wagner (a member
of the Puritan Reformed Church of Edmonton or PRCE) regarding the position of
the PRCE on the subject of extraordinary predictive prophecy subsequent to the
closing of the canon of Scripture. This is not
intended to be an exhaustive treatment of the subject, but simply a response to
specific questions asked. Though this was not initially intended for
public distribution, we have received requests that it be made available to a
wider audience. It is hoped that this summary of our position will aid the
Church of Christ by encouraging further study of this difficult subject"
(Introductory paragraph).
This
book (of 28 pages) clearly demonstrates that many major Reformers (and even the
early church fathers) were not strict cessationists, nor were they
"Charismatics." It shows how extraordinary predictive prophecy was
practiced during both Reformations and how the Reformers justified this from
Scripture.
Proof for this continuing practice (and the parameters laid out in Scripture)
is provided from the teaching and practice of the General
Assembly of the Church of Scotland (from the Second Book of Discipline), John
Knox, Samuel Rutherford, George Gillespie, James Durham, David Steele, John
Calvin, Martin Luther, Thomas Goodwin, Justin Martyr and a host of others.
Notice, for example, the following comment by George
Gillespie,
I must say it, to the glory of God, there were in the church
of Scotland, both in the time of our first reformation, and after the
reformation, such extraordinary men as were more than ordinary pastors and
teachers, even holy prophets receiving extraordinary revelations from God, and
foretelling diverse strange and remarkable things, which did accordingly come
to pass punctually, to the great admiration of all who knew the particulars. Such were
Mr. Wishart the martyr, Mr. Knox the reformer, also Mr. John Welsh, Mr. John
Davidson, Mr. Robert Bruce, Mr. Alexander Simpson, Mr. Fergusson, and others. It were too long to
make a narrative here of all such particulars, and there are so many of them
stupendous, that to give instance in some few, might seem to derogate from the
rest, but if God give me opportunity, I shall think it worth the while to make
a collection of these things (George Gillespie, "Miscellany
Questions," in The Works of George Gillespie Vol. 2, Chapter 5,
section 7, p. 30).
The
following eight questions are answered herein:
Question #1
-
What is the difference between the theological position on prophecy (extra
biblical revelation) of the above mentioned men of God and the present day
charismatics?
Question #2 - What is the explicit Scriptural teaching that underlies
and justifies what those men of God did? Why should I believe that
extra-biblical revelation can still occur?
Question #3 - Is the cessationist position basically correct with
extraordinary exceptions, or is the cessationist position a theological error
that should be repudiated?
Question #4 - Is it permissible for church officers to receive
extra-biblical revelation that will guide them in the direction of church
affairs?
Question #5 - Is it permissible for members of our congregations to
claim to receive extra-biblical communications from God about future events and
to claim to be prophets?
Question #6 - How would someone know that he has received
extra-biblical communication from God rather than having simply deceived
himself?
Question #7 - How would I know that someone claiming to get
extra-biblical revelations from God is actually getting such revelations from
God?
Question #8 - What is the difference between mysticism and genuine
spiritual experience?
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Resource 17a.
HOWIE, JOHN
Biographia Scoticana: or, A Brief
Historical Account of the Lives, Characters, and Memorable Transactions of the
Most Eminent Scots Worthies
(Second edition, corrected and
enlarged, 1781)
This
book demonstrates how prominent extraordinary predictive prophecy was among the
Scottish Presbyterian Reformers. Most commonly
known as "Scots Worthies,"
this edition contains Howie's footnotes (defending the Covenanters) and Howie's
appendix titled "The Judgment and Justice of
God" (which chronicles God's judgments upon Reformation apostates and
those who persecuted the Covenanters). It is the only
edition in print which contains both these sections intended for publication by
the author (as later editors often
removed either one or both of these parts of this book). Biographia
Scoticana
covers the history of "noblemen, gentlemen, ministers and others from Mr.
Patrick Hamilton, who was born about the year of our Lord 1503, and suffered
martyrdom at St Andrews, Feb, 1527, to Mr. James Renwick, who was executed in
the Grass-market of Edinburgh, Feb. 17, 1688. Together with a succinct account
of the lives of other seven eminent divines, and Sir Robert Hamilton of
Preston, who died about, or shortly after the Revolution. This is one of our best history books (over 700 pages),
covering all of the major Scottish Reformers.
Howie
summarizes his book as follows:
The
design of the following was to collect, from the best authorities, a summary
account of the lives, characters, and contendings, of a certain number of our most
renowned SCOTS WORTHIES, who, for their faithful services, ardent zeal,
constancy in sufferings, and other Christian graces and virtues, deserve
honourable memorial in the Church of Christ; and for which their names have
been, and will be savoury to all the true lovers of our Zion, while Reformation
principles are regarded.
Furthermore,
the momentous nature of the struggles chronicled in this book are succinctly
noted when Howie writes:
the
primitive witnesses had the divinity of the Son of God, and an open confession
of Him, for their testimony. Our reformers from Popery had Antichrist to
struggle with, in asserting the doctrines of the Gospel, and the right way of
salvation in and through Jesus Christ. Again, in the reigns of James VI. and
Charles I., Christ's REGALIA, and the divine right of Presbytery, became the
subject matter of their testimony. Then, in the beginning of the reign of
Charles II. (until he got the whole of our ancient and laudable constitution
effaced and overturned), our Worthies only saw it their duty to hold and
contend for what they had already attained unto. But, in the end of this and
the subsequent tyrant's reign, they found it their duty (a duty which they had
too long neglected) to advance one step higher, by casting off their authority
altogether, and that as well on account of their manifest usurpation of
Christ's crown and dignity, as on account of their treachery, bloodshed, and
tyranny... which may be summed up. The Primitive martyrs sealed the prophetic
office of Christ in opposition to Pagan idolatry. The
reforming martyrs sealed His priestly office with their blood, in opposition to
Popish idolatry. And last of all, our late martyrs have sealed His kingly
office with their best blood, in despite of supremacy and bold Erastianism.
They indeed have cemented it upon His royal head, so that to the world's end it
shall never drop off again.
Moreover, the
importance of this book can be clearly seen when Johnston, in Treasury of
the Scottish Covenant,
reports that, "Walter Scott refers to Howie as 'the fine old chronicler of
the Cameronians' ...Howie's book has been for
upwards of a century a household word, occupying a place on the shelf beside
the Bible and the Pilgrim's Progress."
Written for God, country and the covenanted work of Reformation. Stirring
history!
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Resource 18.
PURITAN REFORMED CHURCH OF EDMONTON (Session: Greg Price, Greg
Barrow, Lyndon Dohms)
A Brief Defence of
Dissociation in the Present Circumstances (1996)
This
work explains why Christians should separate themselves from those churches which
deny biblical truth and its implications. It defends this position using many Reformation
source documents.
Samuel Rutherford has been especially misunderstood concerning separation. Examples of misleading and seriously flawed presentations
of Rutherford's position on the church and separation have been seen in
Walker's The Theology and Theologians of Scotland 1560-1750, Bacon's The Visible Church and Outer Darkness and a host of other works -- all of which overlook
foundational second Reformation truths set forth by Rutherford and his fellow
Covenanters. This book clearly demonstrates, from Rutherford's own
actions and teaching (during the Protester/Resolutioner controversy in the
Scottish church), how far off many previous works on this subject have been.
One example,
given by the Puritan Reformed elders (below), exhibits
Rutherford's (and the other Protesters) stand regarding covenanting, close
communion and separation,
In
fact, the issue of faithfulness to the covenants actually rent the Church of
Scotland into two parties so that the Protesters declared the Assemblies of the
Resolutioners (the covenant-breaking party that developed out of the Engagers)
to be unconstitutional and pretended Assemblies. The
covenants were obvious terms of communion, for Protesters and Resolutioners
refused to meet in the same General Assemblies together. Protesters did not recognize the unlawful courts of
the Resolutioner Assemblies and would not attend them when cited to appear.
Protesters were deposed from the ministry by Resolutioner Assemblies when they
refused to recognize their lawful authority to rule on behalf of Christ.
It
[the joint General Assembly of Protesters and Resolutioners--PRC] met in St.
Andrews on 16th July. . . . Rutherford, and other
twenty-one sympathisers, protested against the meeting as unconstitutional.
. . . There [later at Dundee, where the General Assembly of Protesters, who had
separated themselves from the Resolutioners, was now meeting--PRC], on 22nd
July [1651--PRC], Rutherford's cogent Protest declining the Assembly was read. Balcarres [a
Resolutioner-- PRC] in vain demanded that the twenty-two absent Protesters
should be reported for civil punishment for their reflections on the King,
Parliament, and Church. The Assembly [of Resolutioners--PRC] ordered
Presbyteries to deal with them. It was ultimately agreed to cite [James--PRC]
Guthrie, Patrick Gillespie, James Simson, James Naismith, and John Menzies. They did not compear
[i.e. appear at the Resolutioner assembly--PRC]. The [Resolutioner--PRC]
Assembly deposed Guthrie, Gillespie, and Simson, suspended Naismith, and
referred Menzies to the Commission. After the meeting of the Assembly at St.
Andrews, a work was published entitled A Vindication of the Freedom and
Lawfulness of the late Assembly [by James Wood, a Resolutioner--PRC], etc. This was answered by The Nullity of the Pretended
Assembly at Saint Andrews and Dundee
[signed by 40 Protesters including Rutherford and Guthrie--PRC](Hewison,
The Covenanters,
Vol. II, pp. 34,35, emphases added).
Separate Assemblies of Protesters and Resolutioners met in 1652
and in 1653 in Edinburgh. The Protesters declared the Assembly of the Resolutioners
in 1652 to be "unlawful, unfrie, and unjust" (Hewison, The
Covenanters,
Vol. II, p. 43). It is worthy to be noted that the issue between the Protesters
and the Resolutioners did not deal at all with the propriety of ministers and
members of the Church of Scotland swearing the covenants, but over the issue of
faithfulness to the covenants. Both sides upheld the obligation of ministers
and members to own the covenants. Furthermore, unfaithfulness
to this term of communion (i.e. faithfully maintaining the covenants) on the
part of the Resolutioners led the Protesters to separate from their brethren to
avoid schism and in order to maintain a truly constituted church. They would
not serve with the Resolutioners while they maintained different terms of
communion, neither would they serve them the Lord's Supper (e.g. Rutherford
refused to serve communion with Blair at St. Andrews; and on another occasion
Rutherford and Moncrieff debarred Resolutioners from the table at Scoonie).
Such actions can only be defended if the covenants were terms of communion.
Were the covenants biblical terms of communion? We testify that they were and
still are biblical terms of communion. To affirm otherwise is in effect to
charge the faithful covenanters (Protesters) of the Second Reformation with sin
and to undermine their covenanted reformation and the biblical presbyterianism
they taught and practiced.
The following
excerpt gives a short synopsis of those truths which this book seeks to
vindicate. The elders of The Puritan Reformed Church write,
"Though
it is not necessary that a truly constituted church be absolutely pure as to
the doctrine taught or embraced, as to the ordinances administered, or the
public worship performed, it is, however, necessary that its constitution be
founded upon and agreeable to the Word of God and that its constitution reflect
the light attained to by the purest of Reformed Churches (for all reformation
must be biblical reformation if it is reformation at all, otherwise it is not a
reformation but a deformation, cf. Phil. 3:16). Wherefore,
to adopt a constitution that corrupts the light of Scripture or the light of
reformation is to adopt a false constitution. A false constitution renders a
church and its courts unconstitutional. When the Confession of Faith
(25:4) speaks of degrees of purity among particular churches within the
"catholick church", we believe it designates degrees of purity within
truly constituted churches. For example, though the church of Corinth was
plagued with division, immorality, and false doctrine promoted by some within
the church (and therefore manifested a lesser degree of purity than other truly
constituted churches, cf. the church of Smyrna in Rev. 2:8-11), it was,
nevertheless, a truly constituted church for it was constituted by apostolic
authority (with apostolic doctrine, apostolic
worship, apostolic government, and apostolic discipline). Thus, for a church to constitutionally adhere to Arminianism,
Dispensationalism, or Charismatic experientialism (false doctrine), singing
uninspired hymns or using instrumental music in public praise (false worship),
Episcopacy or Independency (false government), or unrestricted communion (false
discipline) is to qualify as a constitutionally false church. That
is not to say that there are no believers in churches that are not truly
constituted (there may be many in some cases). Nor is it to imply that
ministers or elders within those churches do not courageously stand for many
truths taught in Scripture. It is simply to say
that authority to rule in the church must come from Christ, and if a church
does not have a constitution of which He approves (as King of His church), then
there is no lawful authority to rule or to administer the ordinances on His
behalf."
This
book is the best short introduction to questions regarding the visible church
and separation which we list.
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Resource 19.
REFORMED PRESBYTERY (America)
Outline of Recent Proceedings
in the Reformed Presbytery, Including Meetings Held in Butler County, PA;
Northwood and Belle Centre, Logan County, Ohio
This book is primarily made up of the "Minutes
of the General Meetings of the Reformed Presbyterian Church." These
minutes cover the period from June 4, 1884 to June 6, 1929 (though some years
are missing -- the missing years are 1897, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1902, 1923, 1925,
1626, 1928 -- if anyone has access to any of these missing minutes we would
appreciate a copy). David Steele was the moderator
of the earlier meetings (which were not "General
Meetings," but were meetings of the Reformed Presbytery). Here we have a record of the rulings and contendings
of these faithful Covenanters on a wide variety of subjects -- ranging from
testimonies against civil, ecclesiastical and individual defections from the
covenanted paths [e.g. as in what is now the RPCNA] to comments on World War
One, family worship, and much more. 612 pages.
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Resource 20.
STEELE, DAVID
Notes on the Apocalypse (1870)
In 1779, in their Testimony and Warning Against
the Blasphemies and Idolatry of Popery, the Reformed Presbytery called Durham's
Complete Commentary... On the Book of Revelation [$39.98, 2 vol. rare
bound photocopy], "the best exposition of that
book that has yet been published" (p. 61n). Had they had the
privilege of reading Steele's Notes on the Apocalypse we are quite certain
that they would have given it a similar endorsement. Though written in a
different style than Durham's work, Steele's notes on Revelation may be even
more valuable in many respects -- Steele having taken a more decided position
"in the wilderness." Steele also had the
benefit of many more resources, having written over two centuries later.
Steele's aim in writing this book is made clear in his own words taken from the
preface,
As this work is intended for the instruction and
edification of the unlearned, rather than for the entertainment of the learned,
words of foreign extract are used as seldom as possible. Practical remarks and
reflections are rarely introduced; the principal
aim being simply to ascertain and present to the reader the mind of the Holy
Spirit. How far this object has been accomplished, is of course left
to the judgment of the honest inquirer. The reader, however, in forming his
judgment of the value of these Notes, may be reminded of that inspired rule in
searching the Scriptures,--"Comparing spiritual things with
spiritual." To assist him in the application of this divine rule, many
chapters and verses are quoted from other parts of the Bible, but especially
within the Apocalypse itself; that by concentrating the various rays upon
particular texts or symbols, their intrinsic light may be rendered more
luminous. Thus the interpretation given, if correct, may be confirmed and
illustrated.
Appendices include a section on, The New Jerusalem, The Antichrist, The Image of the
Beast, The Beast's "deadly wound," The Little Book, The Death of the
Witnesses, The Mark of the Beast, The First Resurrection, The Identity of the
Two Witnesses, Sounding of the Seventh Trumpet and The Title of this Book (i.e.
the Book of Revelation--RB). This work also includes various
"animadversions on the interpretations (of Revelation--RB) of several
among the most learned and approved expositors of Britain and America."
Comments on this work include the four given
below, all which were given without the solicitation or knowledge of the
author. The Evangelical Repository notes, "the
author adduces a greater number of Scriptural illustrations than any other
writer on prophecy we ever met with." Hutcheson writes, "I can recommend it to any person as condensing the best
thoughts to be had on the subject."
Brooks says, "I have derived more knowledge of
the Apocalypse from this work than from all other expositions which I have
consulted." And finally, John Cunningham comments, "It is neither a dictionary nor concordance; neither a
confession of faith, nor an encyclopedia, but a thesaurus of Theology,
embodying the characters of all these." Steele dedicated this
work to John Cunningham, author of The Ordinance of Covenanting ($14.99 P, $29.00 HP).
323 pages.
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Resource 21. STEELE,
DAVID
The Two Witnesses: Their
Cause, Number, Character, Furniture and Special Work (1859)
This is a great
companion volume to Steele's Notes on the Apocalypse. Here Steele zeros in
on and works primarily from the text of Revelation 11:13, "I will give
power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophecy." Steele deals with testimony-bearing, Antichrist, Popery,
the beasts of Revelation, the mark of the beast, 666, the image of the beast,
civil and ecclesiastical apostasy, Reformation, covenanting, heresy, schism,
terms of communion, slavery, sectarianism, Mormonism, Independency,
freemasonry, history, worship, idolatry, Britain, the United States, Canada,
mystical Babylon, the last days, the ultimate victory of the church and a host
of other subjects!
As is usually
the case with Steele, he makes the doctrines of Scripture eminently practical.
For example, note how the faithful witnesses are continually called to testify
against open opposition to the Lord's Covenanted Zion and the attainments of
biblical Reformation (in "the faith which was once delivered unto the
saints"); and against whom this testimony is directed:
(T)hese
witnesses are called and commissioned to testify especially against Antichrist
-- a false christ, and therefore an opposing christ. But Christ is to be
considered either personally or mystically; either abstractly in his personal
rights and prerogatives, or in the concrete, in the rights and immunities of
his church. There is this prejudice, too
prevalent, against Christians testifying against Christians! This we are often
told, is contrary to the law of charity. We have not so learned Christ. They
are not all Israel which are of Israel. Much of the business of these two
prophets is to oppose prophets -- to prophesy against the shepherds, Ezek.
34:2. Moses with his miracles must confront the magicians with their
enchantments, Exod. 8:19. Elijah must confront the prophets of Baal, 1 Kings
18:25. Paul must counteract false apostles, 2 Cor. 11:13. In short, the direct object of these witnesses' testimony
is apostate christendom -- those who depart from the faith, 1 Tim. 4:1 -- who
have gone out from fellowship and renounced the doctrines of the apostolic
church, 1 John 2:19. Their special work is to testify against error and its
propagators and abettors, together with ungodliness, the natural fruit of
error, rather than against pagans. (The Two Witnesses, p. 14).
(T)hese two witnesses have always testified -- not formally
against pagans or infidels as such; but -- against apostate Christians, as
composing an organized and complex system of opposition to the Lord and his
Anointed.
And just here, the witnesses have detected the secret of Antichrist's
successful enterprise among the human family..."Many false prophets are
gone out into the world... this is a deceiver and an Antichrist," 2 John
7. The combination is ostensibly on the side and in the interest of Christ, and
the elements of which Antichrist is composed were obviously professing
Christians,
"They went out from us, but they were not of us, for if they had been of
us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they
might be made manifest that they were not all of us, " I John 2:19. Here is the apostasy, and so the witnesses are fully borne
out in asserting that Antichrist is a great Christian apostasy! To trace the
origin and development, in the organization and modifications of this enemy of
all righteousness, is the special work of Christ's witnesses. (The
Two Witnesses,
pp. 17-18).
Moreover,
having taken his own place "in the wilderness" (i.e. having separated
himself from, and having been ostracized by the "civilization" of the
obstinately defecting RPCNA and other unfaithful denominations of his day [2
Thes. 3:6;14-15; Rev. 12:6; 17:3]), it was given to Steele to see and expound
those grand old principles of our covenanted forefathers (who sat at
Westminster and in the best Reformed churches during both the first and second
Reformations -- the Scottish Presbyterians being granted the greatest measure
of light as a settled body from 1638-1649). Thus,
if you are interested in Reformation eschatology, with some of the strongest
possible application, individually and corporately (in keeping with the body of
Reformed truth), it is unlikely that you will find a better introduction to
these topics than this!
As an
additional bonus we have added Steele's 19 page debate
with James M. Willson (a prominent RPCNA minister) to this book
(along with a number of other pertinent documents). Since Steele references
this theological clash in his preface to the Two Witnesses this makes a fitting
appendix to add to this work.
We
hope that you obtain and study this fine work -- and that you will find it
edifying, as well as a useful weapon in your battle with the beasts of
Revelation.
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STEELE, DAVID
The U.S. Constitution,
Taxation, Slavery, Antichrist, Church Discipline and the Covenanters (was
"Circular No. 2," 1885)
Steele's comments on all the items
in the title, along with additional notes on the National and Solemn League and
Covenant, Sola Scriptura and more. He also answers a common
objection
brought against Covenanters: "Covenanters pay taxes for the support of
what they call immoral civil power; yet inconsistently refuse to perform the
other duties of good citizens." 8 pages.
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