J. Gresham Machen
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J. Gresham Machen’s Libertarian Letters to the Editor
A collection of Machen's letters opposing government overreach, from anti-sedition laws to federal education departments.
Read MoreProtestant Leaders and Media: From Luther to Sproul
Examination of how influential Christian leaders like Martin Luther, Abraham Kuyper, J. Gresham Machen, and R.C. Sproul effectively used emerging media technologies of their times to spread their theological messages and the gospel
Read MoreSunday school class on American Presbyterian History
My friend Matthew Ezzell and I taught a Sunday school class on American Presbyterian History at Shiloh Presbyterian Church.
Read MoreThe Early Years of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church
The Orthodox Presbyterian Church's first tumultuous decade (1936-1946), including internal conflicts over fundamentalism, Machen's death, and the 1937 split that formed the Bible Presbyterian Church.
Read MoreThe Formation of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church
The events from 1923 to 1936 that led to the formation of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, including the Auburn Affirmation, Princeton Seminary reorganization, and Machen's trial.
Read MoreJ. Gresham Machen and the Fundamentalist–Modernist Controversy
The life and theology of J. Gresham Machen, author of Christianity and Liberalism, and his role in the fundamentalist-modernist controversy of the 1920s.
Read MoreFounding Ministers of the OPC
Names of the ministers who formed the first general assembly of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church
Read MoreMachen and the Regulative Principle
On why J. Gresham Machen couldn't back denominational support of legal prohibition of alcohol.
Read MoreMachen’s Magazines
New article about the periodicals that shaped early 20th century presbyterianism.
Read MoreOlinger on Vos and Machen
Rev. Danny Olinger's lecture on the connection Geerhardus Vos and J. Gresham Machen.
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Introduction to the Trinity Psalter Hymnal
Historical context and development of the OPC and URNCA's new hymnal.
Read More82nd Anniversary of the OPC
Resources for learning about the history of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church.
Read MoreAn Old Creed for a New Church
The New York Times reporting on the second general assembly of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church.
Read MoreCarl Henry’s Fear of Anti-Ecumenicism
Why Henry wanted writers from mainline denominations for Christianity Today.
Read MoreChad Van Dixhoorn on Presbyterian Progress & Protest
Listen to Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn's on the trends in Presbyterianism leading to the formation of the OPC and Westminster Seminary.
Read MoreThe Ordination of E.J. Young
1935 article from The Presbyterian Guardian on the ordination of E.J. Young into the PCUSA
Read MoreA Man Who Loves the Reformed Faith
Machen on the life of a man who loves the Reformed Faith
Read MoreCouncil on Organic Union of Evangelical Churches in the United States
In 1920, the PCUSA almost joined a nation-wide union denomination of Methodists, Episcopals, Moravian, baptists, and more
Read MoreChristianity vs. Modern Liberalism
Full text of Machen's 1923 address at the Moody Institute Founders Conference.
Read MoreChristianity and Culture by J. Gresham Machen
"The Christian, therefore, cannot be indifferent to any branch of earnest human endeavor. It must all be brought into some relation to the gospel."
Read MoreShorter Catechism Boys
B.B. Warfield: "It is worth while to be a Shorter Catechism boy. They grow to be men. And better than that, they are exceedingly apt to grow to be men of God."
Read MoreMachen’s Autobiography of His Stand for Truth
An account of personal experiences may be interesting for one or two reasons: (1) because the writer is in some way remarkable; (2) because, not being at all remarkable, he may be able to set forth in a concrete way the experience of a considerable body of men.
Read MoreMemories of Machen Fifty Years Later
Ten friends and acquaintances of J. Gresham Machen share memories of him fifty years after his death.
Read MoreJohn Murray Explains Machen’s Final Words
Machen's last word reveled in the active obedience of Christ. Professor John Murray explains why.
Read MoreHart on Machen (Audio)
Listen to Dr. Darryl Hart's lectures on J. Gresham Machen and the founding of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church.
Read MoreA True Presbyterian Church at Last
J. Gresham Machen writes of the formation of the Presbyterian Church of America in 1936.
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