In this course, Dr. Sanders describes the history and basic defining beliefs of dispensationalism. You’ll be challenged to wrestle with important biblical themes such as prophecy, eschatology, and the nation of Israel. Dr. Sanders also addresses progressive dispensationalism and the competing views of covenantal theology.
Introduction
Introduction
Introducing the Speaker
1m
Dispensationalism Is Hard to Define
5m
Goal of the Course
2m
Looking Up and Clipping Biographical Information
6m
Choosing Where to Start
4m
A Personal Note
3m
Searching for Very Specific Theological Labels
6m
The History of Dispensationalism
Default History of Dispensationalism
3m
General Critique of the Default History of Dispensationalism
2m
Brookes and Darby as an Example
6m
Updating Dispensational History
3m
Dispensationalism Is a System of Thought
4m
Historical Overview
4m
Darby and the Plymouth Brethren
6m
The American Context
4m
The Niagara Period
10m
The Scofield Period
8m
Revised Dispensationalism
8m
Varieties of Dispensationalism
8m
Summarizing the History of Dispensationalism
1m
Defining Dispensationalism
Why Define Dispensationalism?
2m
New Testament Use of Oikonomia
3m
Gathering Insights on Oikonomia with the Bible Word Study
8m
Defining “Dispensation”
4m
Dispensations and Other Features of Dispensationalism
6m
Dispensationalism Requires a Flexible Definition
1m
Niagara Period Definitions of Dispensationalism
4m
Scofield Period Definitions of Dispensationalism
5m
Ryrie’s Definition Based on Principles
7m
Responses to Ryrie’s Proposed Principles Defining Dispensationalism
6m
Evaluating the Essentials
5m
Understanding “Theodicy” with Dictionaries and Proximity Searches
6m
A Pattern of Thought Rather than a List of Essentials
7m
Understanding Theological Labels through Careful Searching
7m
An Evangelical Tradition Focused on the Church and Eschatology
6m
Progressive Dispensationalism
Roots of Progressive Dispensationalism
3m
The Kingdom of God
3m
New Covenant Promises
2m
The Sermon on the Mount
2m
The Offer of the Kingdom
3m
Other Contributing Factors
5m
The Rise of Progressive Dispensationalism
6m
Name and Hermeneutics
5m
Points of Emphasis in Progressive Dispensationalism
7m
Using Wikipedia within Logos
5m
Spiritual Vision vs. New Creation
4m
Critique of Progressive Dispensationalism
11m
Commonalities and Differences between Revised and Progressive Dispensationalism
1m
Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology
Introduction to Covenant Theology
3m
Interaction with the Reformed Tradition
5m
Tension Develops between Covenant and Dispensational Theology
5m
Other Covenant Theology Critiques of Dispensationalism
5m
Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology Today: A Reappraisal
4m
Disagreement in Hermeneutics: The New Testament Interprets the Old
3m
Disagreement in Hermeneutics: Did the Old Testament Prophets Hope in Vain
6m
Exploring a New Testament Quotation from the Septuagint
7m
Disagreement in Hermeneutics: The Coming of the Spirit on Pentecost
4m
Israel and the Church: Supersessionism
2m
Israel and the Church: The New Israel and the Fulfillment of Prophecy
4m
Israel and the Church: Dispensational Responses to Supersessionism
5m
Mediating Positions
5m
Conclusions Regarding Covenant Theology and Dispensationalism
7m
Doing an OR Search on the Kingdom of Heaven and the Kingdom of God
4m
Key Biblical Texts and Themes of Dispensationalism
From Abstractions to Specifics
1m
Galatians 3:25–29, Heirs of Abraham
5m
Galatians 6:15–16, The Israel of God
5m
Romans 11:25–30, Partial Hardening of Israel until the Fullness of the Gentiles
6m
Progressive Revelation
8m
The Mystery: Jew and Gentile as Coheirs
3m
The Mystery: The Church—Started with Pentecost or Paul
7m
The Mystery: Later-Acts and Progressive Dispensationalism