Welcome to Ulster Worldly, a blog about the history of Presbyterianism. Many of these stories come from my own family, many others come from my own denomination.

Tim Hopper
Raleigh, NC


Some Missionaries Teachings of the Bible

A collection of columns written on the place of missions in Scripture. The first essay addresses the calling and mission of Abraham. This is followed by a discussion of missions in ancient Israel and moves through Scripture to Christ and the early church.   Read More

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Studies in the Parables of Jesus

A lengthy treatise on the parables written early in Joe's ministry. Part 1 provides an introductory study of the parables: "The Parables as a Literary Medium", "The Purpose of the Parables", "The Distribution of the Parables", "The Classification of the Parables", and "The Interpretation of the Parables". Part 2 contains expositions of ten of Jesus' parables.   Read More

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The Holy Spirit and Five New Testament Doctrines

Joe's 1951 Th.M. thesis from Union Theological Seminary. In this study, Joe examines the Holy Spirit in conjunction with five New Testament doctrines: Inspiration, Incarnation, Regeneration, Sanctification, and Ecclesiology.   Read More

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The Mission of the Church is Missions

Gift of the Holy Spirit was especially for the carrying out of the Great Comission. A trust and responsibility to declare the terms of salvation. Open eyes and burning heart needed to carry out comission.   Read More

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The Second Coming

An article on the second coming of Christ published in The Presbyterian Journal.   Read More

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