Wednesday, March 12, 2014
by Elliott Johnson
Series: 2014 Chafer Theological Seminary Bible Conference
Duration: 1 hr 41 mins 56 secs
The distinction between Israel and the church is the theological sine qua non of Dispensationalism. Yet in recent Progressive Dispensational writings, this distinction has become less clear. This is because they claim that the church is fulfilling promises made to Israel or at least they have argued for partial fulfillment. This claim is problematic for two reasons. First, the claim is not clear. Does it mean that a promise is fulfilled in part? The Davidic covenant is fulfilled in part since Jesus was born and anointed the Davidic heir. But neither the leaders accepted Jesus’ claim to be king at the triumphal entry nor was he enthroned on the Davidic throne by Israel (Deut. 17:15). Thus the promised Davidic heir came but neither the kingdom nor the throne appeared. The other possibility is that there is partial fulfillment. But was Jesus partially the Davidic heir? Was Jesus partially enthroned? This seems unlikely. So neither option is a valid alternative of fulfillment.
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.