Category: Dispensationalism

December 23, 2024

What is the Dispensational Rapture?

Dispensationalism, Rapture

The Dispensational Rapture is a theological perspective asserting that Christ will secretly take the Church from earth before a seven-year tribulation, focusing on Israel’s role in God’s plan. Unlike Reformed theology, which views the second coming as a single event and emphasizes unity between Israel and the Church, Dispensationalism stresses distinct periods and interpretations of…

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December 22, 2024

Jesus Raising Believers on the Last Day and Dispensationlism

Dispensationalism, John

In John 6, Jesus promises believers a resurrection on the “last day,” which is interpreted by Dispensationalists as a broader eschatological period, complicating the idea of a singular resurrection event. This contrasts with a simpler understanding that sees the “last day” as a unified culmination of history for all believers, emphasizing God’s singular redemptive plan.

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December 9, 2024

Dispensationalism vs. Biblicism

Dispensationalism

The content discusses the conflict between biblicism and dispensationalism. While biblicism demands strict adherence to Scripture’s explicit text, dispensationalism involves inferred principles not found in the Bible. This incongruence highlights the necessity for a hermeneutic compatible with biblical interpretation, exemplified by Reformed theology, focusing on Christ’s fulfillment of Scripture.

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December 9, 2024

Does the Bible command us to interpret Old Testament propechies literally?

Bible Answers, Dispensationalism

Dispensationalists advocate for a literal interpretation of Old Testament prophecies, citing God’s faithfulness and examples of fulfilled prophecies. However, Reformed theology critiques this view, emphasizing that the New Testament often interprets these prophecies typologically in relation to Christ and the Church, showing a fulfillment beyond literalism.

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December 7, 2024

Difficult Questions for Dispensationalism

Covenant Theology, Dispensationalism, Hermeneutics

Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology represent two distinct systems of biblical interpretation, especially regarding the relationship between the Old and New Testaments, God’s covenants, and eschatology. Here are several questions that may challenge Dispensationalists but align more seamlessly with the framework of Covenant Theology. These questions often expose tensions in the Dispensational framework, while Covenant Theology…

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December 7, 2024

The Abrahamic Covenant: Dispensationalism vs. Covenant Theology (Pedo- and Credo-baptist)

Abrahamic Covenant, Covenant Theology, Dispensationalism

The Abrahamic Covenant is foundational to God’s redemptive plan, illustrating His promises to Abraham regarding land, offspring, and blessing. Dispensationalists interpret it as specific to ethnic Israel with future fulfillment, while Covenant Theology sees it fulfilled in Christ, uniting Israel and the Church, and extending its blessings to all believers.

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December 7, 2024

Has the Abrahamic covenant been fulfilled?

Abrahamic Covenant, Bible Answers, Dispensationalism, Typology

The Abrahamic Covenant is fulfilled in Christ through His redemptive work, highlighting promises of land, offspring, and blessing that find completion in spiritual realities. While partially notable in the Old Testament, ultimate fulfillment is expected in the new creation. Believers now inherit these promises by faith in Christ, transcending ethnic boundaries.

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