My humble opinion...

[knownbeforetime]

I always thought of the dispensations as chapters in a book. As with any book, there is a beginning, conflict, climax, and ending. As the book progresses, more and more is revealed. With a new dispensation, new info is revealed and this info doesn't conflict with previously revealed info (otherwise, we just have a very confused God).

For example, the law serves the same purpose as always: The law was added so that the trespass might increase... Romans 5:20 This, I believe, makes Jesus the superhero of the story. In Matthew 5:17, Jesus reveals this little tidbit, "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them."

I believe that the stewardship involved is the responsibility that new information gives us.

Is this dispensationalism or should I find a different label?

 

[Jerrysch]

I always thought of the dispensations as chapters in a book. As with any book, there is a beginning, conflict, climax, and ending. As the book progresses, more and more is revealed. With a new dispensation, new info is revealed and this info doesn't conflict with previously revealed info (otherwise, we just have a very confused God).

For example, the law serves the same purpose as always: The law was added so that the trespass might increase... Romans 5:20 This, I believe, makes Jesus the superhero of the story. In Matthew 5:17, Jesus reveals this little tidbit, "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them."

I believe that the stewardship involved is the responsibility that new information gives us.

Is this dispensationalism or should I find a different label?

Of course there is more to it, but you are on the right track. You will find at least 3 schools of Dispensationalism presented here. I would suggest, if you would like to look into it in more detail, that you get a copy of Disepnsationalism Today by Charles C. Ryrie to get the full flavor of it. The Book is not too hard to understand for someone who is unfamiliar with Dispy theology, and there are many here who will help you along with your understanding of it

 

[Tychicum]

Of course there is more to it, but you are on the right track. You will find at least 3 schools of Dispensationalism presented here. I would suggest, if you would like to look into it in more detail, that you get a copy of Disepnsationalism Today by Charles C. Ryrie to get the full flavor of it. The Book is not too hard to understand for someone who is unfamiliar with Dispy theology, and there are many here who will help you along with your understanding of it

I agree.

A very good book to recommend Jerry.