B: it's always good to see your thoughts. I am in complete agreement with you about salvation.
I included you with ftd because he and I have been going back and forth on this. He has stated that the criteria for the Apostles was different than for Christians following the resurrection. Also, on this thread a chart was posted that on the bottom stated different criteria for salvation during different dispensations.
If dispensationalism does not hold to theories of various criteria than it would seem the only basis for criticism would be the belief that God is not done with the Jews.
The criteria for the apostles was the same. All are saved by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.
I truly do understand where the charge comes from; however, as stated, I have seen quotes by Scofield and others that either clarify or contradict such a charge.
If individual dispensationalists are off on this important point; it is not because that is what Scripture teaches or what dispensationalists as whole believe.
As to the charge that we believe God isn’t through with the Jews, I will happily plead guilty to that. He isn’t. And every Word of Scripture will be fulfilled; even his promises to Israel concerning their land in the Old Testament.
That is the essential difference, that the church is not Israel and thus, does not receive those promises made to Israel in the unconditional covenants.