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Issues of Contention: Part 1—Ecclesiology and Eschatology
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Issues of Contention: Part 1—Ecclesiology and Eschatology

(Read Part 2) The purpose of this series is to consider the difference between dispensational and covenantal theology. Having examined the basic elements of "Covenantal Thought" last time, we turn our attention in this installment to the first and second of four different "Issues of Contention." These are ecclesiology and eschatology. Issues of Contention The distinction between these two schools of thought centers on ecclesiology, eschatology, soteriology and hermeneutics. Ecclesiology (the church) Notice first the different views of the church. Dispensational theologians see [...]

By admin|2018-01-10T16:07:00-06:00March 9th, 2017|Categories: Biblical Covenants, Dispensational Theology, Featured Posts, Hermeneutics|Tags: Abrahamic Covenant, baptism, Baptists, Covenant of Grace, Covenant of Law, Covenant of Works, Covenant Theology, Covenants, Dispensationalism, ecclesiology, eschatology, New Covenant, New Testament, Old Testament, Paedobaptism, Parker Reardon, Reformed Theology, The Church, The New Israel|5 Comments

Covenantal Thought
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Covenantal Thought

(Read Part 1) Last time, we began this series by considering the difference between dispensational and covenantal theology. We thought about some basic things that we must understand in order to deal properly with that issue. We begin this article with a brief review. Covenantalism in a Nutshell The terms covenantal and Reformed are often used interchangeably. There are dispensationalists who speak of being Reformed, yet the way they use the term Reformed is in respect to salvation, referring to the doctrines [...]

By admin|2018-01-10T16:06:37-06:00March 2nd, 2017|Categories: Biblical Covenants, Dispensational Theology, Featured Posts, Hermeneutics|Tags: Covenant of Grace, Covenant of Law, Covenant of Works, Covenant Theology, Covenants, Dispensationalism, Paedobaptism, Parker Reardon, Reformed Theology, The Church, The New Israel|6 Comments

The Difference Between Dispensational and Covenantal Theology
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The Difference Between Dispensational and Covenantal Theology

What is the difference between dispensational and covenantal theology? Furthermore, is the difference really that important? After all, there are believers on both sides of the discussion. Before entering into the conversation, there are a couple of understandings that need to be embraced. Tension and Mystery First and foremost, there is the need to recognize the tension—and mystery—which has characterized this and other theological discussions for centuries. There will probably never be a satisfactory answer or clarifying article that will settle the [...]