A Dispensational or a Covenantal Interpretation of Scripture, Which is the Truth?

Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology are two opposing methods or interpreting God's purpose for the ultimate blessing of man. In many ways, the two theologies are polar opposites; hence both cannot be the truth.

Dispensationalism unfolds God's ways with men by distinguishing the Church (comprised exclusively of those saved and sealed by the Spirit today through believing the Gospel of the Grace of God), as being blessed above all other creatures whom God has blessed, having a unique relationship with Christ as His body and bride. Such have special heavenly blessings, privileges, and promises which saints from other ages do not have.Dispensational truth indicates that this unique call of the gospel today is an interposed dealing of God, while Israel is in rejection of their Messiah - the Lord Jesus Christ. And, that this heavenly calling of the Church does not in any way interfere with God's purpose to bless Israel and the Gentile nations in the future millennial kingdom of Christ.

On the other hand, Covenant Theology does not accept that there will be a heavenly company of blessed glorified saints distinguished from those blessed of God on earth in the kingdom reign of Christ. Instead, all who have faith from all the ages are viewed as one people of God who will inherit the earth and live on it together in the Eternal State. Hence, the Church includes Old Testament saints, Christians, and future millennial saints, and, they are all equally blessed on the same footing without distinction as the wife and bride of Christ.

The author examines these two interpretations in the light of Scripture, and establishes beyond any doubt which is the truth.

Table of Contents

Part 1

Preface

Introduction

Dispensational Truth

Four Cornerstones of Dispensationalism

1.            The Old Testament Prophecies indicate a suspension in God’s dealings with Israel.

2.            The Jews would be scattered under the governmental judgment of God and exist for many days as a people without a country.

3.            God is extending favor to the Gentiles during the temporary setting aside of Israel.

4.            God will bless Israel in their homeland in a literal way.

Dispensational Outlines in the Gospels

Dispensational Teaching in the types in the Old Testament

Part 2

Reformed (Covenant) Theology

The Violation of the Basic Principles of Bible Interpretation

Six Examples of the Mis-Interpretations in Covenant Theology

Scriptures Covenant Theologians Use to Negate the Truth of the Mystery Being Hidden in the Old Testament Times

The Negative Effects of Covenant Theology on Practical Christian Living

Covenant Theology is Usually Found in a Context of Other Erroneous Doctrines and Practices

Closing Considerations