What Is Wrong with Dispensationalism?

In part 2 of our series on Dispensationalism, we review the issues with the core tenets of the system, namely that of strict literalism and a strict Israel/Church distinction. How well is Dispensationalism actually supported by scripture? Watch on!

00:00 - What Is Wrong with Dispensationalism?
02:26 - Strict Literalism
05:49 - 5 Types of Problematic Literalism
09:16 - A Pause
10:47 - Israel/Church Distinction

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[dunconomics]

Mate, this was so helpful to my understanding. Good to hear a libertarian doing good exegesis.

[paulcrotts]

I was raised in pentacostal churches and was always confused. But with dispensation there is no more confusion. It makes understanding the Bible so much easier to understand. Why else would Paul tell us to "rightly divide the word of God.

[mikevasios]

I am a card-carrying dispensationalist, but really appreciate your tone and presentation in discussing this issue. So much combative and emotionally-charged content is out there on this issue.

[pict]

What is the problem with dishpansensationalism its the teaching of men Darby and Schofield vs the word of god.

[thomasbruno]

Fact! I am a believer in dispensationalism, having learned my understanding of it by Richard Jordan of Grace School of the Bible. Jordan used simple language that I could understand. In years past, I was a student of the late Herbert W. Armstrong (A Non-Dispensationalist). Both Jordan & Armstrong were good in conveying a view point. But this man and his lecture, leaves me scratching my head as to what is he actually saying?

[edeancozzens]

Romans 9:6-8 says that no all who are of physical Israel are included in the Israel that God recognizes.

[joshmccartney]

It is necessary to note for others benefit, that there are many different teachers of dispensationalism.

I have been taught exactly the things you say dispensationalists do not teach, from dispensational teachers from way back in the mid 1900’s.

[joe_zeay]

Calvinism is Replacement Theology.
Not sure why calvinists are so threatened by the the truth of dispensations.
Paul clearly stated the mystery hidden through the ages was revealed only to him by Jesus. Our current church age of grace is revealed only through Paul

[JaguerRhye]

What are your thoughts on Rom 11:28 where it speaks of the nation of Israel as a whole, although they be in a state of rebellion, which are beloved by God?

"As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sakes."

Does God speak of any rebellious gentile nation as being "beloved?" If not what is so special about Israel?

[edeancozzens]

Who are the only valid people of God today? Jesus answered that question with this: "YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN." Paul added "FLESH AND BLOOD PROFITS NOTHING." Issue solved.

[Seattle_Kiwi]

Very good video. Thank you. I’m really trying to understand this subject in a coherent way and your explanation is quite helpful.

[edeancozzens]

Both Paul in Romsns 9 to 11 and Peter in 1 Peter 2 quote Hosea 1. This is highly significant.

[dougbell]

Sadly, dispensationalism has replaced Christ with a re-emerged national Israel as the sacred centrepiece of biblical prophecy. ✔️

[favouredlisa]

Can you please explain the following scripture?

1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

[oshea]

Nothing's wrong with moderate dispensationalism but there is a very big problem with hyper or ultra.. the Bible tells us how to divide the scripture naturally. Jews, gentiles, or church. Different things are applied to different people, at different times. God dealt with different people different ways at different times. Everybody has to be saved by grace through faith... But during every dispensation God dealt with different people differently. For instance he was dealing with the nation of Israel.. and now he's not. He's dealing with the church. The church has not replaced israel. There will be a rapture and God will deal with the nation of Israel once again. Then Jesus Christ will come back with the saints at the end of Jacob's trouble... Jesus Christ will set up a literal, physical throne in Jerusalem and rule and reign for a thousand years on Earth before eternity starts.

[indetailing]

Very well explained. i especially appreciate how you use scripture to interpret itself in a historical redemptive context.

[iamh]

Many still says that Paul in Galatians was talking about soteriology only.

[valerianoapawan]

How about Matthew 6:10 Thy kingdom (already) come (not yet)

[TruthTimeRadio]

Peter, Acts 3:21 Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.
COMPARED TO....
Paul, Romans 16:25 Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,

SPOKEN since the world began
Vs.
KEPT SECRET since the world began.

[NoKingButChrist]

Removed an enormous comment that did not appear to address anything of note in the video while pushing their own preferential teachers and rambling in confusion.