__ I use a consistent, literal, face-value method of interpretation and understanding the entire Word of God, including prophecy. In other words—“God says what He means, and means what He says,” so I can take what He says at face value.
__ I believe there is a distinction between the Nation of Israel and the Church (The Ekklesia of Christ).
__ I believe the underlying purpose of everything is for the Glory of God.
If a list already exists please let me know and I will ping those freepers in the future.
Much like the author, I was a dispensationalist and never knew it - although I detest all labels as the enemy uses them to divide Christians. I don’t see how its possible to rightly divide the Word without knowing the proper dispensation. Much religious error in the time of Paul was the result of attempting to apply what was/is meant for Israel to the Church, the Body of Christ. That continues to this day.
My understanding of the subject was greatly aided by numerous writers, but Clarence Larkin, and E W Bullinger, the latter especially, challenged me in this area and shattered much of the religious traditions/nonsense I had learned growing up and religious classes in college.
Please add me to the ping list since this is an area of interest for me. Thanks!
I think Dispensationalism is an interesting way to consider things but I am not sure one should consider that He changes during the relationship. I have learned, rather that it is just a helpful way or “perspective” to consider the history. Theme is a good word to cover it.
I believe I’ve made a mistake and the thread should be labeled ecumenical. Please change it.
There is no way to understand scripture or prophesy without understanding the different dispensations. We see the errors here all the time.
There is a very good article on Dispensations and Ages in ‘The Omega Letter’ website.