The Land of Canaan and Typology in Hebrews 11:8–16 | The Theology of Heaven in Hebrews (Lesson 4)
Release Date: 02/09/2026
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This is the sixth lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton’s Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Heaven in the Book of Hebrews. This lesson covers the following topics: Wilderness-Testing and Land-Resting Paradigm Analogical Application to the Church The Church as Wilderness Community of Strangers and Exiles Contrast between Typical and Eschatological Rest The Seventh Day of Sabbath Rest Bringing Many Sons to Glory The High Priestly Work of Christ in Hebrews 4:14–16 Register for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress and assess your understanding through quizzes...
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This is the fifth lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton’s Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Heaven in the Book of Hebrews. This lesson covers the following topics: Reading of Hebrews 3:7–4:11 Introductory Comments and Observations The History of Heaven The Covenant of Works The Two-Estate Movement of Christ The Already of Sabbath Rest in Hebrews 4:3 The Not-Yet of Sabbath Rest in Hebrews 4:9–11 Register for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress and assess your understanding through quizzes for each lesson. You will also receive free access to dozens of...
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This is the fourth lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton’s Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Heaven in the Book of Hebrews. This lesson covers the following topics: The Order of the Texts and the Path of Redemptive History The Call of Abram True Religion and the Symbol of the Altar True Religion and the Symbol of the Tent The Better, Heavenly City Vos on the Land of Canaan as a Type of Heaven Kline on the Two-Stage Fulfillment of the Abrahamic Promise Earthly Typology and the Person and Work of Christ Register for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress and...
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On today’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to walk through the Book of Daniel. In chapter 5, the scene changes from Nebuchadnezzar's praise and extolling of the King of heaven to a new king, Belshazzar. King Belshazzar does not honor the King of heaven as seen in the desecration of the "golden vessels that had been taken out of the temple, the house of God in Jerusalem."
info_outlineThis is the fourth lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton’s Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Heaven in the Book of Hebrews. This lesson covers the following topics:
00:00 The Order of the Texts and the Path of Redemptive History
03:01 The Call of Abram
08:11 True Religion and the Symbol of the Altar
12:30 True Religion and the Symbol of the Tent
15:00 The Better, Heavenly City
22:40 Vos on the Land of Canaan as a Type of Heaven
25:28 Kline on the Two-Stage Fulfillment of the Abrahamic Promise
30:31 Earthly Typology and the Person and Work of Christ
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