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You’re St. Melito of Sardis! You have a great love of history and liturgy. You’re attached to the traditions of the ancients, yet you recognize that the old world — great as it was — is passing away. You are loyal to the customs of your family, though you do not hesitate to call family members to account for their sins. Find out which Church Father you are at The Way of the Fathers! |
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You’re St. Justin Martyr! You have a positive and hopeful attitude toward the world. You think that nature, history, and even the pagan philosophers were often guided by God in preparation for the Advent of the Christ. You find “seeds of the Word” in unexpected places. You’re patient and willing to explain the faith to unbelievers. Find out which Church Father you are at The Way of the Fathers! |
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The variety of positions on the modern state of Israel among dispensationalists has nothing to do with whether or not one belongs to the "progressive dispensational" camp. There are plenty of progressive dispensationalists (and for that matter non-dispensationalists) who are ardent zionists. And there are plenty of classical, or, as you say "ultra" dispensationalists who agree with Bock's sentiment that it isn't clear from Scripture just how the current state of Israel fits into God's prophetic plan. I attended a seminary that is a standard bearer for the classical dispensational position, where the faculty have strongly opposed Dallas' move to progressive dispensationalism. And, while all of them do believe that there will be such things as a rebuilt temple in the tribulation, and another in the millennium, and that Christ will then reign in the land of Israel, where the descendants of Jacob will enjoy all the blessings promised them, most of these professors do not believe that places any obligation on us to grant the current state of Israel a special dispensation (pardon the pun) when it comes to our nations international affairs.
Eric,
I never equated "ultra" with "classical". I actually know the difference between the classical, revisionist, and progressive dispies! What I had in mind was the Hagee crowd.
OK. I don't even know if Hagee's really a dispensationalist. I thought he was more of a two-covenant theology guy. But I don't give him enough time to figure it out.
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