Presbyterianism: The Truly Primitive and Apostolical Constitution of the Church of Christ

In this classic defense of Presbyterian theology, Samuel Miller (1769–1850), the first Professor of Ecclesiastical History and Church Government at Princeton Theological Seminary, makes a clear, scriptural, and historical case that Presbyterianism is the truly primitive and apostolical constitution of the Church of Christ.

Drawing primarily from the Word of God and secondarily from the testimony of the early church and Reformation, Miller systematically examines:

• The history of Presbyterian principles from the apostolic age onward.
• The doctrinal foundations that shape Presbyterian faith and life.
• The government of the church by a plurality of elders in graded courts.
• The distinctive worship practices that reject unscriptural additions.

Accessible yet substantial, Miller’s work remains a compelling primer for pastors, elders, students, and thoughtful Christians who desire to understand why Presbyterians order their churches as they do—and why that order still matters. Grounded in the conviction that “Scripture is the only safe guide,” this volume invites readers to recover a biblical vision of the church’s identity, calling, and practice. Here is a timeless Reformed classic, restored for a new generation.