Baptism, from a Dispensational Perspective - Baptisms of the Bible can be classified as being either Wet or Dry; Real or Symbolic; Unique or Common; and this paper looks at them all, from a Dispensational viewpoint.
The Church Is Not Israel - After showing why Dispensationalism is not a new concept, Pastor Jim Bryant analyzes certain passages normally used to show whether or not the Church is in the Old Testament.
The Church is not Israel - Because God does not fulfill His promises by giving them away to someone else, the church cannot be the recipient of God’s promises to Old Testament Israel.
A Comparison of Classic Dispensationalism, Covenant Theology, and Progressive Dispensationalism - Jeremy Thomas evaluates the fundamental presuppositions of Classic Dispensationalism, Covenant Theology, and Progressive Dispensationalism, in order show the foundations, the development, and the conclusions of each system.
A Comparison of Covenant and Dispensational Theology - After briefly evaluating some of the good points of Covenant Theology, and some of its problem features, the remainder of this Word document focuses upon answers provided by Traditional Dispensationalism.
Covenant Theology at yephiah.com - A full understanding of the bible's various covenants -- as to what is promised and to whom -- leads to a 'biblical' Covenant Theology as taught by the dispensationalist position.
Danger - Another Gospel! - Rightly Dividing, as in 2 Timothy 2:15, explains apparent contradictions in scripture, such as why the angel in Rev. 14:6-7 is not under the curse of Galatians 1:8-9.
The Difference is in the Dispensations - Hebrews 6:1-4 pertained to people who could lose their salvation, and not to believers today, because verses 1-2 do not mention even one doctrine unique to salvation in this dispensation.
Dispensation of Grace - This Christ-centered site focuses on doctrine for the dispensation of grace, and bible study.
Dispensational Chart, by Timothy Morton - This chart depicts a Traditional viewpoint of Dispensationalism, in which this present dispensation exists from the Cross to the Rapture.
Dispensational Distinctions that Make a Difference - Many false doctrines are based on passages taken out of context from the New Testament books of Matthew and Acts, and only a dispensational view will disprove them.
Dispensationalism - Dr. Ken Johnson looks at the Dispensational beliefs held by early church fathers such as Irenaeus (177 AD), Clement of Alexandria (192 AD), Tertullian (210 AD), and Origen (230 AD).
Dispensationalism Central - Dispensationalism is a doctrine that has profoundly affected evangelical Christianity over the last 100 years, yet is under attack from without and from within.
Dispensationalism Explained and Defended - Despite having been maligned by the mainstream evangelical establishment ever since its founding, dispensationalism remains a viable alternative to the artificial construct of covenant theology.
Dispensationalism, from Conrad's Reading Room - Lewis Sperry Chafer's response to Covenant Theologians' false assertion that Dispensationalists teach two ways of salvation - one by law-observance, and one by faith in Christ.
Dispensations, by James P. Dawson - The author of this study presents a concise overview of Traditional Dispensationalism in order to explain why he adheres to a Dispensational view.
Ephesians 1:9-10 - The Mystery of God's Will - Dispensationalists view the mystery of God’s will in Ephesians 1:9-10 differently from Covenant Theologians and Progressive Dispensationalists, neither of which maintain a strict distinction between Israel and the Church.
First Response - Presenting a Dispensational response to the arguments of a Preterist concerning the Grammatico-Historical (i.e., "consistently literal") hermeneutic.
The Gospel and Water Baptism: A Study of Acts 2:38 - This Traditional Dispensationalist questions the doubtful teaching that Acts 2:38 demands baptism for salvation, as well as the Ultra-Dispensational view that it applied only to Israel.
Grace Christian Ladies' Post - Dispensational message board, hosted by Cecil and Connie Spivey, designed to address issues of interest to Christian ladies.
Has the Church Replaced Israel? - Replacement Theology, which teaches that the church has permanently replaced Israel, is the type of doctrine that caused the Holocaust, and continues to promote anti-Semitism today.
In the Midst of Winter - Christianity also has four seasons, with winter characterized by excessive unscriptural teachings, such as one church's recent endorsement of Eastern religions; and springtime characterized by the recovery of Dispensational truth.
Is the Body of Christ in Matthew 24? - The controversy over whether or not the body of Christ can be found in Matthew 24 is further compounded by all the different dispensational viewpoints.
Israel and Gentiles in One Body - Ephesians 3:5-6 - This page gives a Dispensational response to a Reformed Pastor's claim that the church is the final phase in history.
Keeping the Law - They DID Do It - One argument against dispensationalism is the claim that because nobody could keep the law, salvation has always been through Christ; however, this argument is easily proven false by scripture.
The Meaning of Vicarious Atonement - Dispensationalists believe that Christ’s death alone paid for sin, as opposed the Covenant Theology teaching that His active obedience to the Law during His earthly life was vicarious.
Mere Dispensationalism - Dispensationalism, which used to be the reigning system of Bible interpretation, is losing status as a viable approach to biblical exegesis, partly due to minor squabbles over certain Dispensational concepts.
Overview of the Future - In general, the premillennialist will be Dispensational in theology, and interpret scripture more literally than the Amillennialist, who may be a Covenant Theologian, with an allegorical interpretation of scripture.
The Relationship of the Church to Israel - Covenant Theology and Dispensationalism are different theological systems developed to explain how God deals with man in salvation, and the role of Israel and the Church in God's plan of salvation.
Response to Progressive Dispensationalism - Tracing dispensationalism from beliefs held by Early Dispensationalists (called EDs) through those held by Recent Dispensationalists (RDs), this paper highlights changes that have allowed the recent development of PD. [PDF]
Theology Adrift: The Early Church Fathers And Their Views of Eschatology - Understanding the eschatological views of the early church fathers is imperative, because one frequent charge against dispensational premillennialists is that this system cannot pass the test of historical theology.
TheologyOnline Forums - What is dispensationalism? - In this online forum, the merits of Dispensational Theology are discussed by dispensationalists and non-dispensationalists alike.
What is dispensationalism and is it Biblical? - Gives 3 reasons why Dispensationalism is the best way to view scripture.
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