Which Type of Dispensational Are You and Why?

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... ... What do you say is the stewardship responsibility for the present dispensation and what Scriptural proof can you give to support your belief?
@Jerry Shugart

Hello again,

Ephesians chapter three is the first Scripture that comes to mind. It begins with the word, 'For this cause ... ' linking it to what was said at the end of the previous chapter, and, 'a habitation of God through the Spirit' . The Apostle obviously intends to give a deduction and application concerning this.
However, he then inserts a parenthesis in verses 2-13, a parenthesis which is complete in itself, independent of what went before and what came after, (a parembole). Ephesians 3:2-13, is devoted to the revelation and the explanation of the dispensation of the Mystery.
The narrative which began at Eph. 3:1, continues again in Eph. 3:14, with the repeated words, 'For this cause ... '.

* If this scripture does not answer your question, please tell me and I will endeavour to provide more of the same.

Thank you
In Christ Jesus
Chris
 
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Ephesians 3:2-13, is devoted to the revelation and the explanation of the dispensation of the Mystery.

Paul had been preaching the gospel of Christ according to the revelation of the mystery well before Acts 28, as witnessed by his following words written prior to Acts 28:

"Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, even the preaching of Jesus Christ according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith " (Ro.16:25-26).
 
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Paul had been preaching the gospel of Christ according to the revelation of the mystery well before Acts 28, as witnessed by his following words written prior to Acts 28:

"Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, even the preaching of Jesus Christ according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith " (Ro.16:25-26).
@Jerry Shugart

Hello Jerry,

For the mystery referred to in Romans 16:25-26 to be the mystery revealed in Ephesians 3:6, it would have to have been added at a later date (which some believe): for it is made very clear in Ephesians 3:9, that from before the world began this knowledge had been 'hid in God', until it's revelation to Paul after the epistle to Romans was penned.

Also, the mystery of Ephesians was not the subject of the Old Testament Scriptures, having been 'hid in God'; so could not be described, as the mystery referred to in Romans 16 is; ie., as being made manifest 'by the scriptures of the prophets'.

As you know there is more than one mystery referred to in Scripture. e.g., The mystery of Christ, also referred to in Ephesians 3, which was indeed the subject of Old Testament Scripture, but awaited the coming of Christ for it's manifestation. That had been made known to the apostles and prophets of the New Testament by the Spirit, including Paul. (Eph.3:5). Whereas the mystery, 'That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ by the gospel' (Eph 3:6), had not been made known to anyone other than Paul himself.

* So what is the mystery of Romans 16:25-26?

An examination of Romans 5:12-8:39, reveals a unique section of the teaching of the epistle, which takes the reader back before there were the distinctions of Jew and Gentile, before Abraham and the covenant promises, beyond Moses and the law, to Adam.


From Genesis 12 to Acts 28, one nation held the pre-eminent place, and there was no salvation apart from that race, chosen by God as they were, for to them were given the oracles of God, and the covenants.
No knowledge had been given during this period (via the prophets) regarding the possibility of them failing or falling, or of how God would deal with the problems that would arise if this should happen.

The mystery of Romans 16, is not said to be related to a period 'before' age times, or, 'before the world began' (2 Tim.1:9; Titus 1:2), but silenced 'in' age times, or, 'since the world began' (Rom.16:25). This secret is the theme of Romans 5:12-8:39, and it's subject is Adam, not Abraham; Man, not Israel or Gentile; the law of sin, and not the law of Sinai; the dominion of sin and death, and not that of the Canaanite or Babel. It identifies mankind as being either, 'in Adam', or, 'in Christ', thus preparing the ground for the revelation of the mystery of Ephesians, which was yet to be revealed. It identifies the believer with Christ, in His death, burial, quickening and resurrection, but it would take the mystery of Ephesians to reveal the fact of the believer's identification with Him in His ascension to God's right hand.

Praise God!

In Christ Jesus
Chris




 
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1. Partial Dispensational, with Israel and the Church on separate but equal footing and both living under the reign of Christ for 1,000 years.
This seems to be the most accurate considering that the Church is adopted into the Family of God. Romans 8:15 The New Testament makes it clear that the Jews only have it better by way of revelation. Romans 3:2 However, the Jews did not live up to the revelation. Thus there is the curse of Deuteronomy 28:64. Therefore both are equal. Galatians 3:28
 
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2. Partial Dispensational, with Israel and the Church as separate and unequal.
The Church’s role during the Millennium is unclear and not defined. It has been suggested that the Church will be servants to Israel. The Scriptures are not clear on this but Rabbinic teaching has been clear that Gentiles are inferior to God’s chosen people.
I don't understand how someone can adhere to Judaism and Christianity in that way.
 
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For the mystery referred to in Romans 16:25-26 to be the mystery revealed in Ephesians 3:6, it would have to have been added at a later date (which some believe): for it is made very clear in Ephesians 3:9, that from before the world began this knowledge had been 'hid in God', until it's revelation to Paul after the epistle to Romans was penned.


In order to have an understanding of "the mystery" please go to this article of mine:


The Mystery
 
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