In the history of American Presbyterianism, there are three constants during seasons of revival: the desire to see conversions and social, cultural, and spiritual renewal, debates on exactly what that should look like, and division. During the First Great Awakening, the Old Light-New Light debate regarding revival and confessionalism led to the split in theContinue reading “Reframing the Old School Presbyterian Reception of the New Measures”
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Gilbert Tennent’s “Danger of A Unconverted Ministry” and Colonial Presbyterian Schism
Gilbert Tennent directly influenced the Colonial Presbyterian Church’s split through the sermon “The Dangers of an Unconverted Ministry.”