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Messages with tag - Dispensations

Daniel (2001)
Wednesday, June 20, 2001
by Robert Dean
Passage: Daniel 2:31
Series: Daniel (2001)
Duration: 55 mins 4 secs
Daniel (2001)
Wednesday, November 21, 2001
by Robert Dean
Passage: Daniel 7:1
Series: Daniel (2001)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 5 secs
Acts (2010)
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
by Robert Dean
Passage: Acts 15:14-21 & Amos 9
Series: Acts (2010)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 28 secs
How did the early church use the Old Testament to settle disputes about the Gentiles' role in the body of Christ? James in Acts 15 goes to the book of Amos and under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit uses a "fuller sense" of the text to apply to the Church Age. Listen to this lesson to learn how Christ now being seated at the right hand of God instead of on David's throne means the church does not replace God's promises to Israel. Find out how the Masoretes translated the scriptures in the early centuries to leave out any references to the Messiah.
2014 Chafer Theological Seminary Bible Conference
Sunday, March 09, 2014
by Robert Dean
Series: 2014 Chafer Theological Seminary Bible Conference
Duration: 41 mins 11 secs
Dr. Robert Dean - Dispensationalism: Why Should I Care?
2014 Chafer Theological Seminary Pastors' Conference. March 9, 2014
God's Plan for the Ages - Dispensations (2014)
Sunday, March 09, 2014
by Robert Dean
Series: God's Plan for the Ages - Dispensations (2014)
Duration: 41 mins 11 secs

Does your life seem as helter-skelter as a house made without a blueprint? A lopsided room here, a crooked roof there, and tiny crooked windows that let in little light? All our lives would be like that without God's master plan for the ages. Listen to this lesson to understand the outline of history as described in the Scriptures. See how this unblemished plan includes the angels in eternity past and continues throughout human history ending in the defeat of Satan with the coming of the Savior, Jesus Christ. Be ready in the coming weeks to learn the details and how this foolproof plan explains the meaning of life, the meaning of suffering, and the purpose for history.

A related message, Basics of Dispensationalism, is available in the Other:media link below.

2014 Chafer Theological Seminary Bible Conference
Monday, March 10, 2014
by Elliott Johnson
Series: 2014 Chafer Theological Seminary Bible Conference
Duration: 1 hr 12 mins 4 secs

We in the Dispensational tradition have received a rich heritage in Bible Exposition, yet in recent year’s evangelicalism as a whole has not acknowledged its contribution. Thus it is my desire to develop the foundation laid and in so doing highlight features in biblical interpretation that will enhance an expository ministry.

Lewis Sperry Chafer produced a classic multivolume Dispensational systematic theology. Building upon what is distinctive, I want to propose a narrative form of this biblical theology. It is my conviction that a historic-narrative form is to be preferred over the systematic form to highlight what is distinctive in dispensationalism. That distinctive contribution rests in God’s progressive revelation. As God spoke creation into existence, so God speaks to his chosen partners in history as his goals are fulfilled in the progress of revelation. The narrative features God’s governance through his Word and his chosen stewards who manage his revelation in the sequence of dispensations.

2014 Chafer Theological Seminary Bible Conference
Monday, March 10, 2014
by Tommy Ice
Series: 2014 Chafer Theological Seminary Bible Conference
Duration: 1 hr 24 mins 39 secs
Dispensationalism is a system of theology (not a hermeneutical approach) that believes the Bible teaches God’s single plan for history is accomplished through Israel and the church for the purpose of His glorification. This theology arises from a consistent use of the grammatical-historical hermeneutic, also known as literal interpretation. While salvation of mankind is of extreme importance, it is accomplished within the broader purpose of the glorification of God, which is demonstrated through the various administrations of dispensational arrangements of history and also encompasses the angelic realm. Jesus Christ is the hero of history by leaving heaven and humbling Himself as a Man, winning the victory at the cross, rising from the dead, ascending to heaven, taking His bride at the Rapture, returning triumphantly at the Second Coming, and reigning for a thousand years from Jerusalem. Traditional dispensationalism attempts to systematize biblical teaching for the purpose of glorifying God through Jesus Christ. History is seen as a progression of ages in which God tests mankind, man always fails, and God judges humanity, but always provides a grace to the elect.
2014 Chafer Theological Seminary Bible Conference
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
by Tommy Ice
Series: 2014 Chafer Theological Seminary Bible Conference
Duration: 1 hr 14 mins 31 secs
Dispensationalism is a system of theology (not a hermeneutical approach) that believes the Bible teaches God’s single plan for history is accomplished through Israel and the church for the purpose of His glorification. This theology arises from a consistent use of the grammatical-historical hermeneutic, also known as literal interpretation. While salvation of mankind is of extreme importance, it is accomplished within the broader purpose of the glorification of God, which is demonstrated through the various administrations of dispensational arrangements of history and also encompasses the angelic realm. Jesus Christ is the hero of history by leaving heaven and humbling Himself as a Man, winning the victory at the cross, rising from the dead, ascending to heaven, taking His bride at the Rapture, returning triumphantly at the Second Coming, and reigning for a thousand years from Jerusalem. Traditional dispensationalism attempts to systematize biblical teaching for the purpose of glorifying God through Jesus Christ. History is seen as a progression of ages in which God tests mankind, man always fails, and God judges humanity, but always provides a grace to the elect.
God's Plan for the Ages - Dispensations (2014)
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
by Robert Dean
Series: God's Plan for the Ages - Dispensations (2014)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 37 secs
Psst... Come over here a little closer. How would you like a behind-the-scenes peek at God's plan for the ages? It's not really a secret. God has clearly revealed His Plan and it can be known by taking the Bible literally with the words meaning just what they say. Hear several thrilling examples of the exacting, literal way God fulfilled His prophecies in the past and be comforted knowing that all future prophecies will be enacted just as predicted. Learn the three essential elements of God's plan and how all other interpretations of God's Word can be measured against them.
God's Plan for the Ages - Dispensations (2014)
Tuesday, April 08, 2014
by Robert Dean
Series: God's Plan for the Ages - Dispensations (2014)
Duration: 1 hr 0 mins 49 secs
Imagine buying a house without a contract that laid out all the legal requirements. Or accepting a job offer without a firm contract. Listen to this lesson to see that God has given legal contracts or covenants to mankind that set out His promises and our obligations. Learn the riveting facts about eight different covenants and which ones are dependent upon man's obedience. See the difference between the terms "Age" and "Dispensations". Let these powerful truths give you total confidence that God has a perfect plan down to the last detail and can be depended upon to fulfill all He has promised.