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Leaving Dispensationalism

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Apr 21, 2021
The discussion dives deep into the transition away from dispensationalism, exploring personal backgrounds that shaped their views. They highlight a Christ-centered reading of Scripture, emphasizing how the Old Testament reveals Christ rather than focusing on national Israel. There's a clear distinction made between law and gospel, with a critique of how mixing them can lead to confusion. Additionally, they celebrate the ordinary means of grace in the local church and summarize key theological differences to clarify their stance.
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ANECDOTE

From Mixed Church To Reformed Reading

  • Justin describes growing up in a theologically mixed church that absorbed dispensational ideas like the pre-trib rapture through popular culture.
  • He later read Reformed covenantal works in his 20s which shifted his hermeneutic toward redemptive-historical reading.
ANECDOTE

Seminary Deepened Dispensational Roots

  • John recounts growing up in independent fundamental Baptist contexts and attending dispensational colleges and The Master's Seminary.
  • Seminary study deepened his grasp of dispensational nuances before he later moved toward covenantal theology.
INSIGHT

Bible As One Redemptive Story

  • John explains the Bible reads as one unified redemptive-historical story centering on redemption.
  • He found covenant theology clarified the progression of God's promises toward the Messiah.
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