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While my post may seem tangential or not specific to your question, by fully understanding Acts 2...meaning who is speaking and to whom, it will alleviate the uncertainty/confusion.

Acts 2:38 is God’s plan of salvation for Israel: Peter is instructing Jews to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, the Person they rejected and crucified on Calvary’s cross. Peter said, “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have...

To clarify, the Pastor isn't saying we don't thank the Father for every gift. We do and should. He's saying that Scripture doesn't say that God picks the marriages. That's totally a free will choice and it's up to us, once we're in marriages (or any relationship including family and friends), to...

I've not had a vaccine since I was a child and I rarely get sick. Some would argue it's just a matter of time but some would argue, like me, that I've lived many years giving my immune system the workout it needs. Not to mention that I remain active at 50, take vitamins/minerals, eat relatively...

For what it's worth, I don't believe it's biblical for us to say or ask if we need to draw closer to God. That's not grace. Grace says that He has already finished the WORK for us. By saying "drawing close", we make our relationship with him a job...a work...and perpetual emotional...

A thread here reminded me of something a friend and Pastor wrote to me in a recent email. I'm sharing it here to prompt thought and perhaps discussion. _______ There's no Scripture that says God picks your mate, just as there's no Scripture that says God picks where you live, where you work...

You may want to read this (further condensed) summary as well: definition of Dispensationalism

If we use God’s Word, God’s way, there will be no contradictions and no confusion. The Bible will only make sense to you if you approach it the way God designed it to be studied (that is “rightly divided”). Read what the Apostle Paul wrote in 2 Timothy 2:15, as found in the King James Bible...

Amen!

The term “dispensation” is the Greek word, oikonomia, which means “house law” or “house management.” At different times and stages in God’s Word, God dispensed to mankind a different and distinct rule of life. God’s Word must be understood in the way God revealed His will to mankind. Therefore...

Are you seeking more info on dispensationalism (like a summary) or something specific regarding your mention of 7 different periods of time? If the latter, I don't believe dispensationalists, for the most part, place an emphasis on delineating between the periods...even though I've seen...

I've heard his name often but not familiar with his teachings. Can you summarize his beliefs?

That's a great site for studying the Scriptures, rightly-divided (I visit often). Regarding this particular subject, here's another good study that gives a contrast of the two gospels/programs/ministries if interested: What Is The Gospel? | RevivedLife.com What Is The Gospel Of The Kingdom? |...

Les Feldick's ministry has been instrumental in my growth as well (should have mentioned him). Here's a great, neatly organized Les Feldick study site if anyone is interested: https://LesFeldick.net

God bless you, brother. When I discovered dispensationalism/right division/the grace message some three years ago, I was completely blown away. I had so many illuminating moments that I lost count. It answered so many seeming contradictions and questions I had carried and many that I hadn't...