Which Theologian are you?

Just for fun: a short 5 minute quiz: Which Theologian are you?
My problem in taking this one is I had to look up the top two guys I most agreed with!

You scored as a Karl Barth

The daddy of 20th Century theology. You perceive liberal theology to be a disaster and so you insist [...]

A critique of Dispensationalism directly from the Scripture (2)

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2. The Fulfillment of Prophecy
A) The true heir of the Old Testament promises is not ethnic Israel, but only Christ, the one Seed of Abraham.
Gal 3:16 Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as [...]

A critique of Dispensationalism directly from the Scripture (1)

This is an interesting study.
By Nathan Pitchford posted at Monergism;
Note: This list represents a wide segment of popular Dispensational teachings; however, Dispensationalism is by no means a monolithic entity, and many self-professed Dispensationalists, particularly in the Progressive school, would not adhere to many of its points.
Introduction:Dispensationalism is basically the method of interpreting the scriptures that [...]

Typology:The Tabernacle and Its Furniture (7)

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The Antitypical Holy of Holies - (Exodus 25—27, 30, 35—38, 40)
We have already shown that the tabernacle as a house was a type of the New Testament church, and as a means of service typical of the way by which [...]

THE ISRAEL OF GOD: a consideration of so-called “Replacement Theology”

Excellent teaching on a much misunderstood topic by Peter Cohen at Messianic Good News:
“You Cannot Have The Promised Land If You Do Not Accept The Promised Prince Of Peace” unknown
In his book “The destiny of Israel and the church” Derek Prince stated: “Essential truth is usually simple, and the truth is, Israel is Israel, [...]

Typology:The Tabernacle and Its Furniture (6)

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THE GOLDEN ALTAR (Exod. 30:1-10)
The golden altar, though not so large as the brazen altar, was more precious, being made of shittim wood but overlaid with gold. It was one cubit, or eighteen inches, square and two cubits, or three feet, high. [...]

Typology:The Tabernacle and Its Furniture (5)

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THE GOLDEN CANDLESTICK (Exod. 25:31-39; 37:17-24)
This great candlelabrum, which stood at the south side of the first room, was one piece of pure beaten gold. It was made of a talent of gold, or about $27,375 worth of gold. Its size is not given in [...]

Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth

How important is it that we rightly divide the Word of God? In todays world of multiple erroneous and/or false teachings, its imperative that we learn to do so for false teachings and beliefs have a way of multiplying and building upon each-other, until finally the ‘whole house’ of theology we have erected is [...]

Typology:The Tabernacle and Its Furniture (4)

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The Sanctuary ( Exod. 26 :1 37; 36: 8 38 )
The exact dimensions of the tabernacle proper are not given, but it may be readily calculated from the size and number of the boards and the curtains. It was thirty cubits, or forty five feet, long by ten [...]

Typology:The Tabernacle and Its Furniture (3)

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The Laver - ( Exod. 30 :17 21; 38:8 )
The altar was typical of our justification through the atonement of Christ.
God has given us less specific information concerning the laver than of the other articles of furniture in the tabernacle. We are told that it was made of brass (copper), [...]

Doctrine Under Great Duress in Postmodern Era, Theologians Say

News coming out concerning the T4G conference which concluded Thursday. To listen to  the various speakers who participated at  the conference, ( Ligon Duncan, Thabiti Anyabwile,  John MacArthur, Mark Dever, RC Sproul, Albert Mohler,  John Piper, CJ Mahaney) you can GO HERE.
Christian Post:
Friends, fans and bearers of doctrine and theology got together this past week [...]

Pitfalls of the Gospel Proclamation

My friend and I were discussing Calvinism (hyper-Calvinism as well) and Arminianism recently, along with the beliefs each hold to on the doctrine of repentance. Its one subject, ( Calvinism verses Arminianism) which seems to bring our the ‘bear’ in those who strongly hold to one or the other; the only other topic which brings [...]

Typology:The Tabernacle and Its Furniture (2)

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What the Tabernacle Typified

One can scarcely contemplate this peculiar structure with its various apartments, its strange furniture, its bloody sacrifices, and its mysterious rites without being impressed with the fact that it must be of symbolic significance, even if the Scriptures were silent as to the fact. We need have no doubt that the [...]

Typology: The Tabernacle and Its Furniture (1)

This evening I came upon a few very good articles on Bible Typology; ‘Types and Shadows’ , written by numerous authors/teachers.. As I read them in the coming days, I thought someone else might be interested, so plan on posting at least a few more, and a few links to others. One of the early [...]

The Elect, God’s Chosen People

Happened upon this tonight…its a good, solid, simple bible teaching.
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To the Christians dispersed among the nations Peter writes: “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once [...]

Jesus, the True Temple

Interesting teaching at Riddleblog; Jesus, the True Temple
Its no secret to people who know me that I wrestle with the teachings about a coming re-built temple during a 7 year tribulation.
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When Jesus declared of himself, “I tell you, something greater than the temple is here,” (Matthew 12:6) and when he told a Samaritan woman [...]

Jesus Christ: The True Israel

I wanted to post this because its an excellent teaching, but with a personal note of my own. The teaching comes from Riddleblog, by Kim Riddlebarger: Amillennialism 101 — Jesus Christ: The True Israel.
Over the last year I’ve only dipped my toes into studying the 3 positions on the topic of the Millennium; Pre, ‘A’, [...]

Evangelical Leaders: Jews Need Jesus Christ, brings rebuke from ADL

I’ve also included the press release from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) which came out after this ad was printed in the New York Times. They are not too happy…
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From The Christian Post:
Dozens of prominent evangelical leaders recently endorsed a statement declaring a fact that many Christians already hold to be true – that Jewish people [...]

Must One Believe in the Resurrection to be a Christian?

Good commentary today, by Albert Mohler: Must One Believe in the Resurrection to be a Christian?
To me the answer is obviously YES! YES! YES! But we know there are many religions/religious groups, who do not believe it is necessary to believe Jesus rose from the dead. What is frightening are the sheer number of people [...]

Old Dogs “CAN” still learn…

    This old dog is still learning…I found this extremely interesting today. Perhaps this isn’t new to you but it was for me…
Spiritual Pathways Ministries, Understanding the Chiasm