Christianity Today
"A Presbyterian Journal Devoted to Stating, Defending and Furthering the Gospel in the Modern World."
Samuel G. Craig, Editor
H. McAllister Griffiths, Managing Editor
Published monthly by
THE PRESBYTERIAN AND REFORMED PUBLISHING CO.
501 Witherspoon Bldg., Phila. Pa.

Volume 1 (1930-1931)
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Contents by Issue:

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ct1-01 Editorials : 1. By Way of Preface, by Samuel G. Craig; 2. Christianity as It Was and Is; 3. A Statement and an Appeal; 4. A Word of Explanaton; 5. The Managing Editor [H. McAllister Griffiths.
The Present Situation in the Presbyterian Church, by J. Gresham Machen, D.D., Litt. D.
Protestantism's Tomorrow, by Clarence Edward Macartney, D.D.
The Saving Christ, by Benjamin B. Warfield, D.D., LL.D.
Books of Religious Significance : The Virgin Birth of Christ, by J. Gresham Machen; The Theology of Crisis, by H. Emil Brunner; The Message of the American Pulpit, by Lewis H, Chrisman;
Letters to the Editor, from 1. Kendrick C. Hill and 2. Frank H. Stevenson.
Voices From Many Quarters
News of the Church : 1. Presbyterian Church, U.S.A.; 2. Mentioned for Moderator; 3. The "Barnhouse Case"; 4. Church Union; 5. Marriage, Divorce and Re-Marriage; 6. Philadelphia Disapproves; 7. First Commencement of Westminster Seminary; 8. Princeton Commencement; 9. Canada : "The Tatamagouche Case" and Church Union and the Census.

  ct1-02 Editorials : 1. What Is Christianity?, by Samuel G. Craig; 2. "Speaking the Truth in Love"; 3. The Passing of Professor Harnack; 4. The Moderator of the 142nd Assembly; 5. And Explanatory Statement;
The Study and Defense of the Bible in Westminster Seminary, by R. Dick Wilson, Ph.D., D.D.
The Concentrated Life: A Sermon, by Rev. Harmon H. McQuilken, D.D.
If One Resorts to Ordinary Logic: A Protest from a Lay Member, by Gertrude Smith
Books of Religious Significance : 1. What is Hell?, by Dean W.R. Inge, et al.; 2. Humanism: A New Religion, by Charles Francis Potter.
Voices from Many Quarters.
The 142nd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.
The Presbyterian Church in the U.S. United Presbyterian Assembly
  United Presbyterian Assembly
  University of Dubuque
  Westminster Seminary: An Important Appeal

  ct1-03 Editorials :
1. Is Christianity True?, by
Samuel G. Craig;
2. Roman Catholic Cmment on Assembly Action;
3. "The Gospel of Jesus"; 4. Rights Vs. Duties.
The Office of Ruling Elder: Its Obligations and Responsibilities, by Rev. F.P. Ramsay, Ph.D.
"A Man...whom God hath Hedged In," by Rev. David De Forest Burrell, D.D.
"The Gospel of Jesus," by Wm. Childs Robinson, A.M., Th.D.
Books of Religious Significance :
1. The Christ of Every Road: A Study in Pentecost, by E. Stanley Jones;
2. Mahatma Ghandi's Ideas, by C.F. Anderson.
Questions Relative to Christian Faith and Practice :
1. Ecclesiastes: Is it a Pagan Book?;
2. Was Jesus a Christian?;
3. Paul's Meaning?;
4. Is the Bible Completely Trustworthy?
Letters to the Editor, from Wm. D. Murray; Rev. R. Klaudt; Rev. E. Edwin Paulson; Mrs. V.J. Blair; Rev. Henry A. Bomberger; Russell T. Barr; Rev. J.E. Freeman; Rev. E.W. Perry; Rev. F.T. McGill; J.R. McAlpine.
News of the Church : 1. Dr. C.B. McAfee, New Board Secretary; 2. Conscience and War; 3. Rights of Conscience Upheld by Court; Reformed Church in America; 4. Christian Reformed Church; 5. World's Christian Fundamental Convention; 6. The Barnhouse Cases; Canada : "The Saltsprings Case"; Westminster Seminary News

  ct1-04 Editorrials :
1. Relative to the Value of Christianity, by
Samuel G. Craig;
2. "Who Are the Heretics?";
3. The Deepest Quietive;
4. "Books of Religious Significance"
Christianity Today in the Near East, by Rev. Sylvester Woodbridge Beach, D.D.
The Passing of a Peerless Personality: Deut. 34, by Rev. A.Z. Conrad, Ph.D., D.D.
Books of Religious Significance :
1. Treatise on the Gods, by H.L. Mencken;
2. "Rashi" on the Pentateuch: Genesis, translated and annotaed by James H. Lowe;
3. The Spirit of Protestantism, by Harris Elliott Kirk.
Questions Relative to Christian Faith and Practice :
1. Are They Few That Be Saved?; 2. The Auburn Affirmation;
3. The Promises of Christ; 4. The Destruction of the Canaanites;
5. The Reward of Good Works.
Letters to the Edito, from Rev. W.V. McGee; I. Williams; Rev. John Milton Oliver; Jos. S. Dale; Robert Marshall Blackburn ["Westminster Seminary from the Standpoint of a Liberal"]; Rev. James A. McFarland; Rev. H. Tucker Graham; J.C. Krebs; Rev. N.G. Augustus; Walter Vail Watson; Albert Sidney Johnson; Emil Holzhauser; Rev. M.D. Newton; W.H. Meredith
News of the Church : 1. Organic Union - a. Conference with Methodist Episcopal Church; b. Conference on Christian Morality; 2. First Woman Elder; 3. League of Evangelical Students; 4. International Council of Religious Education; 5. The Situation in Malta; 6. Summer Evangelism in Philadelphia; 7. France; 8. A "New Religion"; 9. Westminster Seminary News.

ct1-05 Christ and Christianity
War, Birth Control and Science
Westminster Theological Seminary
The "Yes and No" Attitude in the Presbyterian Church, by Rev. Frank H. Stevenson, D.D.
Joy in Service: A Sermon, by Rev. Geo. T. Purves, D.D., LL.D.
Books of Relgious Significance :
• An Emerging Christian Faith, by Justin Wroe Nixon [reviewed by Samuel G. Craig]
• Saint Augustine, by Giovanni Papini [reviewed by Frank H. Stevenson]
• What Is Lutheranism?, Edited by Vergilius Ferm [reviewed by Samuel G. Craig]
Questions Relative to Christian Faith and Practice
Letters to the Editor :
1. Rev. J.A. Livingston Smith, York, PA ;
2. M.A. Roblee, M.D., St. Louis, MO
News of the Church : 1. PCUSA Statistics, 1926-1930; 2. Committees to Discuss Organic Union [PCUSA, PCUS, UPCNA; RCA and RCUS]; 3. Russian Laws Concerning Religion; 4. Princeton Seminary Opening; 5. The Seventh Lambeth Conference: The Encyclical Letter; The Life and Witness of the Christian Community; The Anglican Community; 6. Lane Seminary Opening;
7. Westminster Seminary News
ct1-06 What Is a Christian?
Prayer and the Weather
The Reformation Gospel in the Modern World, by Rev. Prof. Walter A. Maier, Ph.D.
The Present Position in the Presbyterian Church of England, by Lt. Col. A.H. Fraser
Dr. Machen Surveys Dr. Speer's New Book [Some Living Issues, by Robert E. Speer], by J. Gresham Machen
Questions Relative to Christian Faith and Practice
Letters to the Editor
Current Views and Voices
News of the Church

ct1-07 The Present Age
Princeton Seminary's New Champion
Robert Dick Wilson—Defender of God's Word, by Oswald T. Allis
The Modern Crucifixion: Westminster Convocation Sermon, by Rev. F. Paul McConkey
The Fiftieth Anniversary of the Free University of Amsterdam, by J.C. Rullman
Books of Religious Significance: Ventures in Belief, edited by Henry P. Van Dusen, by Samuel G. Craig
Letters to the Editor
Questions Relative to Christian Faith and Practice
Current Views and Voices
News of the Church

ct1-08 The Central Significance of Christmas
The Factual Basis of Christianity
Tributes to Dr. Wilson
What Shall We Do With Christianity?, by William Bittle Wells
The Eternal Child : A Christmas Sermon, by Rev. Clarence E. Macartney
Three Tributes to Dr. Wilson
Books of Religious Significance
Letters to the Editor
Questions Relative to Christian Faith and Practice
Current Views and Voices
News of the Church

ct1-09 The Paramount Duty of the Christian Church, by Samuel G. Craig
"75,580," by Rev. Walter Vail Watson, Th.M.
What Shall We Do With Christianity?, Part II, by William Bittle Wells
The Sources of National Decay [sermon], by Rev. J. Keir Fraser, D.D.
Robert Dick Wilson: Torchbearer, by Rev. Harold J. Ockenga
Notes on Biblical Exposition: I. A Man Who Could Say "No", by J. Gresham Machen, D.D., Litt. D.
Books of Religious Significance
Questions Relative to Christian Faith and Practice
Current Views and Voices
Interesting Facts Concerning Churches and Ministers
News of the Church

ct1-10 The Supernaturalism of Christianity, by Samuel G. Craig
The Prophetic Urge, by Rev. Floyd E. Hamilton
Is Westminster Seminary a Rebel Institution?, by Roberts Williams & James F. Schrader
Notes on Biblical Exposition: II. The Witness of Paul, by J. Gresham Machen, D.D., Litt.D.
Books of Religious Significance
Questions Relative to Christian Faith and Practice
Current Views and Voices
Ministerial Changes
News of the Church

ct1-11 The Bodily Resurrection of Our Lord: Its Importance, by Samuel G. Craig
"Is the Northern Church Theologically Sound?," by Samuel G. Craig
Let the Orthodox in the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Unite!: A Plea for a "Reformation Fellowship," by Rev. John Clover Monsma
What Is Truth? [sermon], by Rev. R.B. Kuiper, D.D.
Letters to the Editor
Notes on Biblical Exposition: III. Plain Speaking in a Time of Peril, by J. Gresham Machen, D.D., Litt.D.
Books of Religious Significance
Interesting Facts Concerning Churches and Ministers
News of the Church

ct1-12 The Revolt Against Christian Moral Standards, by Samuel G. Craig
Labels for Presbyterians, by Rev. Walter Vail Watson, Th.M.
Noble Loneliness--Micaiah, by Pastor R. Saillens
Church Union--and Doctrinal Purity, by Rev. Wm. Carter, D.D.
Religious Conditions in New Zealand, by Rev. Alexander A. Murray
Notes on Biblical Exposition: IV. The Freedom of the Christian Man, by J. Gresham Machen, D.D., Litt.D.
Books of Religious Significance
Questions Relative to Christian Faith and Practice
Current Views and Voices
Letters to the Editor
Ministerial Changes
News of the Church