Zoom September, 2023 - Deconstructing Dispensationalism

Piece-by-piece, Bible teacher Steve Gregg de-constructs Dispensationalism, a modern theological construct invented by John Nelson Darby in the early 1800's.

[poewitx]

Don’t know how anyone can read John chapter 2 or all of Hebrews and still hold dispensationsal views. The temple was destroyed in AD 70, and Jesus is now the Temple we worship. No one comes to the Father but thy Jesus, John 14:7, so why on earth would any Christian desire a building in Jerusalem to go worship God, makes no sense

[davidalbright]

Refreshing and encouraging to find another who had the same difficulties with the popular church doctrine. Strangely, it was John 3:16 and John 14:6 that sent me in search of what was wrong that I had been taught. With that as my doctrinal premise, the book Hebrews confirmed to me that I was on the right path and the truth burst wide open for me. There are still plenty of puzzle pieces in my mental drawer but the lens is much clearer and the process is faith-boosting. My research into Dispensationalism has been deep and, I must say, your treatment of Darby, Scofield and the others who carried water for the doctrine is most kind. The history and biographies of the players is enough to make your skin crawl. Thanks for your work.

[deanfloyd]

I asked a Baptist pastor friend when was the last time he changed his mind about anything, after a long silence, nothing came to mind....quite telling

[george]

One of the greatest teachers of our time.

[sqwearl]

Thank you for making this. There isn't a lot of good resources on this

[branddann]

Right around 7 min mark, when he is speaking about the Church Fathers, he right after mentions my exact thought .. which was how they were not all in accord .. continuing but wanted to share a great book that it reminded me of.
Roger E. Olson
The Story of Christian Theology: Twenty Centuries of Tradition Reform

[greggpurviance]

Whatever. Everyone Christian is dispensational to some extent. Of course dispensational interpreters see symbols & literary devices in scripture & prophecy, stop building straw men.