Resources

[2Timothy2]

Could anyone recommend some resources on Dispy theology? Preferably not at the popular level, I'd like something a bit more in-depth. There are several varieties of this method and I'd like to learn more, from their perspective. And, no, I am not a dispy. I am only superficially familiar with dispensatioanlism, so anything should help. Thanks

 

[drstevej]

I would recommend,

Renald Showers:

There Really Is a Difference!: A Comparison of Covenant and Dispensational Theology

still in print and reasonably priced (around $10). It is not advanced but does a good job of discussing the issues from a dispensationalist perspective. Very readabloe, IMO.

 

[2Timothy2]

Thanks drstevej, I will take a look at that book. I have heard a few things about Showers' writing, such as he doesn't present opposing views very well and that his exegesis is lacking. I will, of course make up my own mind on these types of things.

 

[Tractor1]

Read for yourself what it means to study the Bible from a dispensational point of view @ http://www.chafer.edu/home.html. Read through some of the studies in the Journal.

In Christ,
Tracey

 

[BT]

Good call drsteve!

Let me also recommend:

Three Central Issues in Contemporary Dispensationalism (Darrel L. Bock, J. Lanier Burns, Elliott E. Johnson, Stanley D. Toussaint) Edited by Herbert W. Bateman IV - Foreword by Charles R. Swindoll

Progressive Dispensationalism (Craig A. Blaising, Darrel L. Bock)

Continuity and Discontinuity - Perspectives on the Relationship Between the Old and New Testaments (Essays collected in Honour of S. Lewis Johnson Jr.)

These will give you a very well informed viewpoint on dispensational theology in several aspects and areas. I fall into classic dispensationalism (even after reading all this stuff) but I like to know what else is out there and what the objections are. Good DEEP reading, I assure you.

 

[2Timothy2]

Hmm, Chafer Theological Seminary? I thought that was Dallas. kidding

Thanks Tractor1, this looks like good reading, I really appreciate it.

And thanks BT. I'll be looking for those resources. I prefer using a knife and fork instead of a sippy straw.

 

[Pilgrim and stranger]

Could anyone recommend some resources on Dispy theology? Preferably not at the popular level, I'd like something a bit more in-depth. There are several varieties of this method and I'd like to learn more, from their perspective. And, no, I am not a dispy. I am only superficially familiar with dispensatioanlism, so anything should help. Thanks

Some authors:
C. H. Mackintosh.
J. N. Darby.
W. Kelly.