Dispensationalism: Essential Beliefs and Common Myths

A quick hitting, fast-facts presentation of Dispensationalism that explains essential beliefs and common myths about dispensational theology. As a basic introduction, this not only explains what Dispensationalism is in the twenty-first century, it cuts through many misrepresentations so the reader can know what this theology is about. New Chapters include: (1) “Continuity and Discontinuity in Dispensationalism”; (2) “Key Differences between Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology”; and (3) “Recommended Sources on Dispensationalism.”

Dispensationalism holds that both the Old Testament and New Testament are interpreted using literal grammatical-historical interpretation. As a result, they reject the idea that the meaning of the Old Testament was hidden and that the New Testament can alter the straightforward meaning of the Old Testament.

Dispensationalism is a system that was formalized in its entirety by John Nelson Darby. Dispensationalism maintains that history is divided into multiple ages or "dispensations" in which God acts with humanity in different ways. Wikipedia

About the Author
Michael J. Vlach is Professor of Theology at The Master's Seminary and Editor of The Master's Seminary Journal. He is the author of several books including, He Will Reign Forever: A Biblical Theology of the Kingdom of God. He has appeared on several national radio and television broadcasts including The History Channel. --This text refers to the paperback edition.