- What is Dispensationalism, By Michael J. Vlach - http://www.theologicalstudies.org/dispen.html
Since the mid-1800s, dispensationalism has exerted great influence on the way many Christians view the doctrines of ecclesiology and eschatology
- Dispensationalism's Missing Link - http://withchrist.org/MJS/missing.htm
This Paper will consider three types of Dispensationalism (Classic Pauline, Traditional, and Progressive), and the relationship of the Independent Fundamental Churches of America to them.
- Dispensationalism's Development - http://www.ifca.org/voice/98May-Jun/MOOK.htm
Dispensationalism is a movement of eschatological interpretation distinguished by its belief that a consistently literal hermeneutic mandates a consistent biblical distinction between Israel and the Church.
- The Dispensations - http://www.e-grace.net/dispensation.html
It is absolutely essential for the believer to learn the scriptural difference between his relationship to earth and heaven, the flesh and the Spirit, Judaism and Christianity.
- Covenant Theology Versus Dispensationalism - http://4himnet.com/bnyberg/dispensationalism01.html
Although some critics of Dispensationalism claim that the early church fathers were Covenant Theologians, systematized Covenant Theology is actually of recent origin.
- Pre-Trib Rapture Deception? - http://www.biblicist.org/bible/pretrib.htm
John Darby probably began believing in a pre-trib rapture between December 1826 and January 1827, thereby having a three-year jump on Margaret McDonald's supposed "vision" in 1830.
- Clarence Larkin Charts - http://members.citynet.net/morton/charts.htm
Bible Charts, by Clarence Larkin, have been extremely helpful to Christians since they were first published over 75 years ago.
- Difficult Scriptures Explained - http://www.sounddoctrine.com/hardscript.htm
Dispensationalism helps explain the seeming contradictions in Scripture; for example, one passage intones "saved by faith without works", while another states "faith without works is dead".
- The Abrahamic Covenant, Dispensationally Considered - http://www.johnankerberg.org/Articles/biblical-prophecy/BP1101W1.htm
One's understanding of scripture concerning the nation of Israel and end time events is profoundly influenced by whether one holds to a Dispensational or a Covenant Theological viewpoint.
- Dispensational Theology - http://www.gospelpedlar.com/dispensational_theology.html
Presenting articles concerning Dispensational Theology, by Frank E. Gaebelein and Charles C. Ryrie.
- The Dispensational Gospels - http://withchrist.org/MJS/gospels.htm
Dispensationalism is in danger of falling, due in part to a failure to distinguish between Jesus' earthly Gospel for Israel, and His heavenly Gospel for the Church.
- Dispensationalism Defended - http://www.biblefortoday.org/Sermons/dispensation.htm
Several audio messages that explain and defend Dispensationalism, by Pastor D. A. Waite, Th.D., Ph.D.
- Dispensationalism and God's Glory - http://www.bible.org/docs/theology/dispen/glorydis.htm
The primary focus of this paper is to discuss the glory of God, as it is seen in the dispensations.
- Dispensationalism and the Church - http://www.endtimes.org/dispens.html
The key to Dispensationalism lies not in defining a specific number of dispensations, but in the belief that God is working with man in a progressive way.
- Dispensationalism Defined - http://answers.org/theology/dispensationalism.html
Dispensationalists acknowledge the distinction between Israel and the Church, apply a consistently literal principle of interpretation, and conceive God's purpose to be His own glory, rather than the single purpose of salvation.
- Dispensationalism Explained - http://www.middletownbiblechurch.org/dispen/dispensa.htm
Various articles clarifying Dispensationalism, in view of the confused theological climate.
- Some Reflection on the Dispensations - http://hometown.aol.com/drhbgray/DISPENSATIONS.html
The word Dispensation does not refer to different programs of salvation, which has always been by grace through faith (Eph. 2:8); but to the manner in which God manages mankind.
- The Dispensation Of The Millennium - http://www.duluthbible.org/g_f_j/An_Examination_Of_Disp_Theo3.htm
Three indispensable factors make Dispensational Theology distinct from Covenant Theology; and any theological system which does not contain all three is not dispensational in the truest sense of the term.
- Introduction to Dispensatons - http://www.quicknotes.org/h_dispensations.PDF
A dispensation is defined by the way in which God has chosen to manage His household during the course of human history.
- Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth - http://www.thebookwurm.com/rdwt-2.htm
C. I. Scofield's explanation of the seven unequal time periods, from the creation of Adam to the new heaven and new earth, which are referred to as dispensations.
- Dispensationalism Explained - Tom Elseroad - http://www.elseroad.com/topics/disp/disp_explained.htm
Dispensationalism takes into account progressive and ongoing revelation. Each successive dispensation unfolds more of God's truth.
- The Dispensations - http://www.rbthieme.org/the1.htm
This chart outlines three major dispensations (Theocentric, Christocentric, and Eschatological), as taught by R. B. Thieme
- Study the Bible Dispensationally - http://www.wayoflife.org/fbns/studybible-dispensation.html
Even traditional dispensationalists sometimes recognize as many as nine dispensations; also, this page traces the belief in dispensations all the way back to the Apostles.
- Dispensations & Creation Week - http://www.learnthebible.org/Dispensations%20&%20Creation%20Week.htm
The six-day creation (and seventh day of rest) in Genesis perfectly portrays the seven dispensations, because each day of creation matches the corresponding dispensation, with some very interesting parallels.
- The Dispensation of Grace - http://users.bigpond.net.au/joeflorence/d-grace.html
Because the beginning of the book of Acts is transitional, it isn't until the Jews nationally reject their Messiah that the gospel is taken directly to the Gentiles.
- Why We Believe in Dispensationalism - http://www.planobiblechapel.org/resources/frank/doctrine_disp.pdf
Asserts that since Dispensationalists have become the whipping boys for all kinds of theological movements, it has never been more important to know why they believe as they do.
- Dispensationalism Explained and Defended - http://www.karaministries.com/articles/Dispensationalism/Dispensationalism.htm
The apostles ministered during the generation in Israel which saw the Old Testament economy pass from existence, to be replaced by the church age, or the "times of the Gentiles."
- Dispensationalism, from Scripture Knowledge Institute - http://ourworld-top.cs.com/skiwv02/id10.htm?f=fs
Hyper-dispensationalists are often called "Dry Cleaners" because they do not practice water baptism; however, although not required for salvation, it is still something every Christian should do (Acts 2:37-38).
- The Parenthesis of the Present Dispensation - http://www.angelfire.com/nv/TheOliveBranch/append72.html
Sudden prophetic breaks, such as Christ's proclamation that only half of Isaiah 61:2 was fulfilled in Luke 4:18-20, are best explained Dispensationally; the second half pertains to a future dispensation.
- The Midweek Rapture and the Pauline Ministry - http://www.themidweekrapture.com/_wsn/page4.html
Paul received revelation that the day of Christ is different from the day of the Lord, and that the 12 apostles were unknowing members of Christ's Body in Acts 2.
- Israel: The Center of Divine History - http://www.levitt.com/essays/dh.html
Just as Luther re-discovered the long-suppressed doctrine of salvation by faith during the Reformation, so have Dispensationalists re-discovered the long-lost truth of the pre-Millennial Rapture.
- An Introduction to Dispensations - http://users.bigpond.net.au/joeflorence/d-intro.htm
Dispensationalism best explains the reason why God has changed His instructions for believers down through the ages (i.e., believers today are no longer forbidden from eating certain meats).
- Grace Notes on Dispensations - http://www.gracenotes.info/topics/dispensations.html
This page combines a basic outline of Dispensationalism with a brief overview of the Scofield Reference Bible.
- Bible Study Manuals: Dispensational Theology - http://www.biblestudymanuals.net/dispensation.htm
After giving a basic definition of Dispensationalism, this study examines the seven traditionally recognized dispensations in detail, including the common Dispensational viewpoint concerning the seventy weeks of Daniel.
- Brethren Writers Hall of Fame - http://www.newble.co.uk/writers/
Life and Works of all major authors of dispensational works, mostly Plymouth Brethren but many Presbyterian and Lutheran. With works online, more samples of works, and links to similar sites.
- Biblion College-Seminary -- Silverton, Oregon - http://www.biblionbiblecollege.org
Biblion College-Seminary (BCS) is a non–profit fundamental, dispensational Christian College with one purpose - to train men and women to teach the Bible in an accurate and interesting way.
- Another Gospel? - http://because41.tripod.com/another_gospel.htm
Dispensationalism resolves perceived scriptural contradictions; for example, Gal. 1:6-9 condemns those who preach another gospel, yet an angel clearly preaches another gospel in Revelation 14:6, without being condemned.
- Why We Need Dispensationalism - http://www.learnthebible.org/dispensationalism001_need.htm
David F. Reagan explains why "rightly dividing the word" according to 2 Tim. 2:15 is a dynamic approach to scripture, compared to the static concept of "right division".
- A Biblical Look at the Baptism of the Holy Spirit - http://www.bible-truth.org/bapt-hs.htm
The major doctrine the Pentecostals and Charismatics do not understand is the dispensational truth that Christians are not in the Old Testament times, but live in a different dispensation.
- Dispensational International Research Network - http://www.tyndale.edu/dirn/source/theology.html
Although recent systematized eschatology portrays confusion on this subject in the early church, many church fathers set forth theological principles which laid the foundation for modern systematized dispensationalism.
- A Dispensational Model: The Essentials - Part I - http://www.conservativeonline.org/journals/02_07_journal/1998v2n7_id04.htm
This page systematically presents the essential elements of Traditional or Classical Dispensationalism, and carefully answers the false belief that Dispensationalism teaches more than one way of salvation.
- Bible Study Lessons - http://members.aol.com/versebible/Page4.htm
With thirty Bible Lessons on one page, Lesson 10 emphasizes the importance of Dispensationalism; and Lesson 19 describes at least four dispensations, with the third dispensation interrupting the second.
- Berean Radio Network - http://www.bereanradio.org/
Biblical studies in apologetics and dispensational teaching
- Basic Theology Forums: Dispensationalism - http://www.theologyforums.com/definitions/Dispensationalism/
Because Old Testament believers did not have access to the truths in the New Testament, their understanding was limited to what God had revealed at that time.
- Intro to Dispensations - http://www.hisclearpath.net/backpack/dispensations_intro.htm
This nine-part series on Dispensationalism contains a separate study for each of eight distinct dispensations, with the eighth being the new heaven and earth.
- Mystery of The Ages - Part 1 - http://www.thebiblestudypage.com/mystery1.shtml
The church is neither a continuation of the "Jewish Dispensation", nor the "kingdom", because the mystery of the ages was not revealed prior to Paul’s apostleship (Eph. 3:5-7).
- Present Evil Age, Dispensation of Grace, and World System - http://dispensationofgrace.com/Articles/presentage.htm
This paper, presented to the Theological Forum on Contemporary Issues, explores the similarities and distinctions between the dispensation of grace, the world system, and this present evil age.
- Forum: Eschatology - http://www.baptiststart.com/panel.htm
Because Southern Baptists have formed no consensus on Eschatology, SBC Life gathered 3 scholars - Drs. Paige Patterson (a dispensational premillennialist), David Dockery, and Millard Erickson - to discuss this issue.
- Does Dispensationalism Teach Two Ways of Salvation? - http://www.spiritandtruth.org/teaching/documents/articles/4/4.htm
Although normative dispensationalism has never taught anything other than a single way of salvation, its opponents often make the false claim that dispensationalism teaches two ways of salvation.
- Covenants and Dispensations - http://www.a-voice.org/library/covenant.htm
This treatise on the various dispensations of God's covenants is written from a fairly dispensational perspective, although its author claims to be neither a Dispensationalist nor a Covenant Theologian.
- Dispensationalism, by F.J. Smith - http://www.agetwoage.org/Dispen.htm
Because dispensationalists tend to interpret the scriptures more literally, they see a clear distinction between God’s program for Israel and His program for the church.
- Dispensationalism Understood - http://www.rogma.org/lessons/doctrines/doctrines_class/gdb_lesson_28.htm
One in a series of 36 Bible lessons from Rogma International, intended to help its students lay a foundation to understanding God's word
- The Theke - http://theke.atspace.com/
The Theke - A collection of links focused on Dispensationalism and Biblical prophecy.
- Introduction to Dispensational Theology - http://www.tribulationforces.com/tfcdr/dispensationalism.shtml
The Bible is a complex work, with a clear design and process; and dispensationalism breaks it down into various components, so that it is easier to understand.
- The Distinction Between Israel and the Church - http://www.angelfire.com/hero/bigmelvo/page3.html
This page presents evidence supporting the distinction between Israel and the church, and explains why the church could not have existed prior to Acts chapter 2.
- Dispensationalism - http://www.invitation.org/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=441
Although critics claim that dispensationalists ignore parts of the Bible, dispensationalism actually clarifies scripture by explaining why the Lord has had different requirements at different periods of time.
- Doc's Exhortation Place - http://www.angelfire.com/nc/exhortationplace/
Free Bible Studies and outline studies, all from the standpoint of Biblically principled dispensationalism.
- Doctrine of Dispensations - http://prairieviewchristian.org/Acrobat%20files/Dispensations.pdf
This detailed study, from William E. Wenstrom, Jr. Bible Ministries, takes a unique approach by classifying the dispensations into three groups - Theocentric, Christocentric, and Eschatological.
- Dispensations - http://www.workmanmin.com/Studies/Dispensations.pdf
After examining in detail the most commonly recognized dispensations and eschatological positions, this paper concludes with a defense of the premillennial, pre-tribulation viewpoint, upon which dispensationalism is based.
- Bible Study Letters: Dispensations - http://www.bright.net/~bkrajcik/dispensation.htm
Dispensationalists are commonly accused of teaching different methods of salvation in different dispensations; however, the Bible states that salvation comes from Christ alone, and is never based on works.
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