Dispensationalism • Calvinism • Presuppositionalism
This blog post attempts to establish a foundational overview examining how Scripture distinguishes Israel and the Church, tracing their origins, identities, and roles within God’s unfolding redemptive plan.
Continue reading “Ecclesiology and Israelology: A Scriptural Distinction”Dispensationalists have often been accused of inventing the word “replacement theology” or “supersessionism” as a slur against covenantalists in an attempt to undercut their views on Israel & the Church—which they claim is the historic view of the church.
Based upon my research, A. Roy Eckardt seems to be the one who coined/popularized the term “supersessionism” in his article “Christian Perspectives on Israel” published in Midstream in 1972.
“The term supersessionism itself was coined in a 1972 article “Christian Perspectives on Israel,” by Protestant theologian and scholar of Jewish-Christian relations A. Roy Eckardt. The article was published in Midstream, an avowedly Zionist publication issued by the Theodore Herzl Foundation. Eckardt and his wife, Alice L. Eckhardt, were stalwart supporters of the Israeli government, and they blamed antisemitism for what they saw as Christians’ deficient support of Israel during the Six-Day War of 1967. In the years that followed, official rejections of replacement theology, by denominational leaders, were often accompanied by statements of support for Israel.”1
Continue reading “Replacement Theology Isn’t a Dispensational Myth”Much has been written over hermeneutics in the debate between covenant theology, progressive covenantalism, new covenant theology, and dispensationalism. Yet often the discussion gets bogged down in caricatures and misrepresentations. This post aims to do three things: (1) establish why dispensationalists are right to ground their hermeneutic in presuppositional commitments, (2) correct common strawmen made against the dispensational method, and (3) lay out the positive principles that guide dispensational interpretation of Scripture.
Continue reading “Unveiling the Pillars of Dispensational Hermeneutics: A Guide to Presuppositions, Common Misconceptions, and Principles”Dispensational theology has profoundly shaped evangelical thought, offering a distinctive framework for understanding God’s redemptive plan across history. In this installment of our series, Unveiling the Pillars of Dispensational Theology: Leading Seminaries & Bible Colleges Shaping the Tradition, we explore the premier institutions that have championed this theological perspective. Through rigorous scholarship, dedicated faculty, and influential programs, these seminaries have equipped generations of leaders to teach and apply dispensational principles, ensuring the tradition’s enduring impact on the global church.
Continue reading “Unveiling the Pillars of Dispensational Theology: A Guide to Leading Seminaries & Bible Colleges Shaping The Tradition”In the vast landscape of biblical interpretation, dispensationalism stands as a framework that emphasizes God’s progressive revelation through distinct eras or “dispensations” in Scripture. Dispensationalism is often caricatured as simplistic and for the layman, but in reality dispensationalism has been championed by a large group of rigorous scholars whose academic credentials and lifelong pursuits demonstrate a deep commitment to exegetical precision, historical context, and faithful exposition of the Bible.
I’ve compiled a curated list of respected dispensational authors, highlighting their educational backgrounds and current contributions (or lasting legacies). These individuals aren’t just proponents—they’re serious academics who’ve earned advanced degrees from prestigious institutions, authored seminal works, and shaped theological discourse.
Note: The following list of respected dispensational authors has been carefully compiled based on discussions within theological circles and supplemented with information generated through advanced research tools. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy regarding the scholars’ credentials and current status, some details may require further verification due to the dynamic nature of academic and ministerial roles.
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“Proper interpretation of Scripture requires understanding that the authors wrote with specific intent. Distorting or misunderstanding the intent affects the meaning itself. This principle is essential in biblical interpretation, as the authority of scripture relies on uncovering the intended meaning of the texts. Sometimes, interpreters attempt to convey different messages from Scripture, whether intentionally or not, rather than focusing on the literal meaning of the text. Some scholars argue that the text is not always as straightforward as it appears and use extrabiblical sources to aid in its interpretation. While some cultural or extrabiblical sources can be helpful with interpretation, one should aim to find the meaning within the text rather than overly relying on external sources. This issue is significant in the biblical discussion around the Pauline epistles.
Continue reading “Hermeneutical Inconsistency in Egalitarian Theology: A Critical Analysis of Pauline Interpretations on Gender Roles and Moral Instructions”This is a common proof-text used by Covenantalists/New Covenant Theologians/Progressive Covenantalists to teach that that the Kingdom of God was taken away from the nation of Israel and given to the church or the Gentiles, but is that really what the text teaches? Let’s assess the context to determine whether that assessment is accurate.
For a defence of the presuppositional hermeneutic, see Jonathan Anderson’s dissertation: The Presuppositional Hermeneutic: An Argument for Interpreting and Preaching the Bible with Authority
The Entrusted Conference at Indian Hills Community Church has just finished it’s conference for 2025. The topic for this years conference was Biblicism: The Battle for Authority.
Below is a link to the YouTube playlist for each of the speakers at the conference, as well as the conference booklet provided by Jesse Randolph.
Booklet Download Link – Biblicism: The Battle For Authority
Next year’s conference will be August 21-22, 2026, save the date.
It’s striking that in an era where Christian men champion biblical masculinity, we often shy away from discussing or debating biblical doctrines with one another. Engaging in these conversations isn’t inherently contentious. Acts 15 demonstrates that debate and discussion are necessary, especially when teachings arise that contradict God’s Word.
Continue reading “Embracing Truth: Why Christian Men Must Engage in Biblical Debate”