Dispensationalism Essential Beliefs and Common Myths edition by Michael Vlach Religion Spirituality eBooks
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A basic introduction to the essential beliefs of Dispensationalism. This work also refutes common myths people have about dispensational theology. A must for a proper understanding of what Dispensationalism is all about.
Dispensationalism Essential Beliefs and Common Myths edition by Michael Vlach Religion Spirituality eBooks
Michael Vlach (of Masters Seminary) has produced a good survey on the issues of dispensationalism. He classifies himself as a mix between a revised and progressive dispensationalist. However, any dispensationalist, no matter how he classifies himself does not attempt to settle the issues. The book deals with basic characteristics of dispensationalism: Its fundament beliefs and myths consider the subject. It covers:A very brief of history of the system and the variations within dispensationalism.
The essential beliefs of dispensationalism. He gives six essential beliefs:
1. A historical-grammatical hermeneutic.
2. The church is not a replacement of Israel.
3. The Church and Israel are distinct. The church is not the new Israel.
4. The spiritual unity between Jew and Gentile, but does not cancel the distinctions between the two.
5. Israel has a future of salvation and role in the Messianic kingdom.
6. The “seed of Abraham” has a promise to Israel and the Gentiles which are different they are not canceling their unique positions.
He proceeds on to myths about dispensationalism. He centers upon the five most popular myths. Including that it teaches two ways of salvation, it is related to Arminianism, antinomianism, non-Lordship salvation, and it primarily centers on seven dispensations. Plus, lesser myths. He calls the myths false ideas.
This revised work includes 3 new chapters: (1) Continuity and Discontinuity in Dispensationalism; (2) Key Differences between Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology, and (3) Recommended Sources on Dispensationalism. He gives a good survey on these issues. He hits the essence of the issues involved.
The book is short, reader friendly, and does a good job on focusing on some key issues. Issues that are common across the spectrum of dispensation views. It will be helpful to any dispensationalist and non-dispensationalist. He writes from the major Acts 2 position. One weakness is that he completely overlooks the mid-acts dispensational position. He also ignores Dispensational Theologies (such as Lewis Sperry Chafer and Charles F Baker) on his dispensational resource list. Otherwise, he has produced a consisted introduction to the field. It will be a helpful introduction to dispensationalism, ideal for beginning students, and will clarify some issues within the field. I found it to be an enjoyable read and refresher on dispensationalism.
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Dispensationalism Essential Beliefs and Common Myths edition by Michael Vlach Religion Spirituality eBooks Reviews
Michael J. Vlach is becoming a leading theologian for the dispensational viewpoint and lucidly and succinctly expresses the main points of this theological system while also refuting the greatest points of misunderstanding and criticism in this book.
The book gives a brief history of dispensationalism, essential points of the system, main "myths", criticisms, or misunderstandings, and ends with a helpful question and answer section.
The book is now about 74 pages, citations are in footnote form, and the end of the book has a helpful recommended resources section.
Overall a quick read that adds a great amount of clarity to the essentials of dispensationalism along with sound answers to the most common objections or misunderstandings.
Consistency is a central test for truth. Having embraced Reformed theology, I was befuddled by the inconsistency of some of my Reformed Covenantal friends, who missed the point of the passage they most often seemed to quote in defense of Sovereignty and Election - Romans 9 (being cage-stagers) - that due to God's Sovereignty, He will be faithful to His promise to save His elect, Israel. That the church simply replaced Israel and inherited all her promises (due to Israel's disobedience) seemed to fly in the face of God's unilateral covenant, His Sovereign power to save, and the prophecies foretelling Israel's repentance and salvation (Zachariah, Isaiah 53, Romans 9). Not only was the Old Testament interpreted by an inconsistent hermeneutic, God's Sovereign promises seemed compromised!
John MacArthur's series on the the future of Israel (Calvinism and Premillenialism) gave me hope, and this book gave me clarity. Vlach is clear, concise (although I wish the book was meatier), and fair. He addresses not only the typical straw men, but cuts to the heart of the matter, defining Dispensationalism by its core essentials. Which is no small feat for a system of theology dealing with ecclesiology and eschatology!
My only regret is that Vlach was not more aggressive and assertive in presenting the case for Dispensationalism - although this was probably not Vlach's purpose in writing the book. Also, I wish it was a little longer.
Great job in cutting through the clutter, effectively presenting the core of Dispensationilsm, and gently (too gently!) answering the critics.
Whether you have questions about dispensationalism, hold a dispensationalist's viewpoint, or believe you have been called to critique and attack dispensationalism, you must read this small volume. Every Bible college and seminary student should read this book no matter the theological position held by the school. Covenantalists, eschatological agnostics, hyper-dispensationalists, progressive dispensationalists, progressive covenantalists, and convinced dispensationalists will each find this work insightful, helpful, and clarifying. Don't ignore this book--read it and recommend it to all of your friends.
Michael Vlach (of Masters Seminary) has produced a good survey on the issues of dispensationalism. He classifies himself as a mix between a revised and progressive dispensationalist. However, any dispensationalist, no matter how he classifies himself does not attempt to settle the issues. The book deals with basic characteristics of dispensationalism Its fundament beliefs and myths consider the subject. It covers
A very brief of history of the system and the variations within dispensationalism.
The essential beliefs of dispensationalism. He gives six essential beliefs
1. A historical-grammatical hermeneutic.
2. The church is not a replacement of Israel.
3. The Church and Israel are distinct. The church is not the new Israel.
4. The spiritual unity between Jew and Gentile, but does not cancel the distinctions between the two.
5. Israel has a future of salvation and role in the Messianic kingdom.
6. The “seed of Abraham” has a promise to Israel and the Gentiles which are different they are not canceling their unique positions.
He proceeds on to myths about dispensationalism. He centers upon the five most popular myths. Including that it teaches two ways of salvation, it is related to Arminianism, antinomianism, non-Lordship salvation, and it primarily centers on seven dispensations. Plus, lesser myths. He calls the myths false ideas.
This revised work includes 3 new chapters (1) Continuity and Discontinuity in Dispensationalism; (2) Key Differences between Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology, and (3) Recommended Sources on Dispensationalism. He gives a good survey on these issues. He hits the essence of the issues involved.
The book is short, reader friendly, and does a good job on focusing on some key issues. Issues that are common across the spectrum of dispensation views. It will be helpful to any dispensationalist and non-dispensationalist. He writes from the major Acts 2 position. One weakness is that he completely overlooks the mid-acts dispensational position. He also ignores Dispensational Theologies (such as Lewis Sperry Chafer and Charles F Baker) on his dispensational resource list. Otherwise, he has produced a consisted introduction to the field. It will be a helpful introduction to dispensationalism, ideal for beginning students, and will clarify some issues within the field. I found it to be an enjoyable read and refresher on dispensationalism.
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