Masculine Theology
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Hi guys, I was excited to find this forum. I am pretty new to studying theology at age 23. Any advice about using this forum to it's best potential and books to get started with?
I'm new. Book recommendations?
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theophilus
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Please start with the book of Romans (epistle)
READ Romans thru Philemon to understand this current dispensation and fully understand the gospel of grace given to Paul directly from the Risen Ascended Christ
Hello 
I agree with PJ about reading Romans thru Philemon, using Paul's writings as the lens through which to view the whole Bible.
Many Preterists here, appear to recommend that one should get familiar with the teachings of John Nelson Darby. They talk about it all the time.
Many Preterists here, appear to recommend that one should get familiar with the teachings of John Nelson Darby. They talk about it all the time.
PureX
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Welcome!
My advice is don't become a "Bibleolator": one of those people who worships every word in the Bible as if it had come directly from God's own mouth. It didn't.
And as to other books, I strongly suggest reading some Thomas Merton. Maybe find a copy of 'A Thomas Merton Reader' or 'Conjectures Of A Guilty Bystander'. These are both journal type collections and are both excellent food for theological contemplation.
Read Ephesians !! It was written to you -
Ephesians 3:1-2 KJV - Ephesians 3:3-4 KJV -
Ephesians 3:5 KJV - Ephesians 3:6 KJV - Ephesians 3:7 KJV -
Ephesians 3:1-2 KJV - Ephesians 3:3-4 KJV -
Ephesians 3:5 KJV - Ephesians 3:6 KJV - Ephesians 3:7 KJV -
Masculine Theology
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Wow.. is this forum Dispensational? I've heard weird things about Dispensationalism.
Masculine Theology
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So are there more Preterist here or Dispensationalist?
Nang
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You heard right.
Yes, this forum is dominated by Mid-Acts Dispensationalists, who recommend restricted reading of the Bible, and with whom Reformers such as myself disagree.
I hold to Covenant Theology which is much different than the above, so interesting discussions develop between the two views.
Welcome to this site, but be on guard and test the spirits. I John 4:4
May God bless your studies!
Nang
Masculine Theology
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Thanks for the speedy reply. I'll definitely be on the lookout.
JonahofAkron
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Start at the beginning. There's a reason your Bible is organized the way that is.
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No it is not, but there are plenty of dispensationalists afoot here. We covenantalists are a decided minority at this site. Sigh.
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njspolk
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From a Newbie to another, welcome! Idk what your theological background is, but I would suggest reading On Christian Theology by Rowan Williams. He's ridiculously smart. Looking forward to seeing more of your posts!
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Anything that starts with "coven" and ends with "lists" can't be good!
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