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Oil painting of natural theology as false light rejected by the church in favor of Christ alone at the Barmen confession

Natural Theology and Its Dangers: What Barmen Rejected

Barmen's first thesis rejects any 'other events, powers, historic figures, and truths' as sources of revelation alongside Christ. This rejection of natural theology was not abstract - it was a direct challenge to the German Christian idolatry of race and nation.

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

May 30, 2026

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