Understanding the Origins, Development, and Trustworthiness of the New Testament Canon: Part 2

In keeping with the thesis delineated in this series’ introductory article, we will now turn our attention to unpacking the first premise contained therein: As decreed from eternity past, the canonicity of the New Testament writings was inextricably linked to…

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Examining Dispensationalism’s Defunct Covenant Theology- A Rejection of the Covenants of Redemption, Works, and Grace

This article will embark upon a critical analysis of Dispensationalism’s aversion to the covenants of redemption, works, and grace. As will be seen below, each of the three main classifications of Dispensationalism will be categorized with the primary source that…

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Examining Dispensationalism’s Defunct Covenant Theology- Recognizing the Importance of the Covenants of Redemption, Works, and Grace

Before delving into a consideration of the defunct covenant theology of Dispensationalism, it is necessary to ensure that the reader is aware of how the term “covenant” will be used throughout this section of articles. There has been no shortage…

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Examining Dispensationalism’s Defunct Covenant Theology- Introducing the Issues

The pupil of Scripture must understand many important themes and concepts if they are to rightly divide the word of truth and adhere to the faith that has been once for all handed down to the saints (2 Tim. 2:15;…

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Dismantling Dispensationalism: It Has No Concept of the Law/Gospel Distinction in Scripture

See article one here, article two here, and article three here. Critique #3- Dispensationalism Has No Concept of the Law/Gospel Distinction in Scripture  By way of drawing this article to a conclusion, the third and final critique of Dispensationalism's approach to interpreting…

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Dismantling Dispensationalism: It is Inconsistent on Sensus Plenior and New Testament Interpretave Priority

See article one here and article two here. Critique #2- Dispensationalism's Inconsistency on Sensus Plenior and New Testament Interpretive Priority  A survey of the New Testament's use of the Old Testament reveals at least two essential distinctives about the hermeneutic of Scripture. First,…

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Dismantling Dispensationalism: Dispensationalism Over Elevates the Literal Grammatical Historical Hermeneutic

Perhaps the most glaring issue with Dispensationalism's hermeneutic is that its application to God's Word is often exalted to the same authority of Scripture itself...

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Dismantling Dispensationalism: The Origin, Necessity, and Interpretation of the Bible

Christianity is true insofar that the Holy Bible is God's self-revelation to mankind.[1] The entirety of the Christian faith and its corresponding worldview hinges upon the Bible being the inerrant, inspired, and infallible Word of God (2 Cor. 2:17; 4:2).…

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Only the New Covenant is the Covenant of Grace

“What is the difference between paedobaptist and baptist covenant theology?” I get this question more often than any other. Whether it’s during a conversation in the courtyard at church or via a direct message on social media, many often wonder…

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