Baptist Covenant Theology: Responding to Dispensationalism
Explore the essence of Baptist Covenant Theology as a biblical framework for comprehending and cherishing God's redemptive work throughout history, while also addressing and contrasting it with Dispensationalism. Discover key aspects such as the relationship between Israel and the church, interpreting Scripture, and the concept of two covenants illustrated in Abrahams's sons.
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Baptist Covenant Theology A BIBLICAL FRAMEWORK FOR UNDERSTANDING AND SAVORING GOD S UNFOLDING REDEMPTIVE WORK IN HISTORY Part 7: Responding to Dispensationalism
Essentials of Dispensationalism 1. Israel and the church are separate entities and will be so for all eternity. 2. The Bible should be interpreted literally, in the same way we would interpret any other book. And I will give to you and to your offspring after you the land of your sojournings, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession, and I will be their God. Ge 17:8
Two Covenants Illustrated in Abrahams Sons HAGAR/ISHMAEL SARAH/ISAAC children of flesh Mount Sinai (place of the law) slavery ironically fruitless persecuting temporary no inheritance old covenant/covenant of works children of promise Jerusalem above (place of redemption) freedom ironically fruitful persecuted eternal glorious inheritance new covenant/covenant of grace
Baptist Covenant Theology on Israel & the Church The NT church is a continuation of the OT people of God with universal scope and expanded blessings. The distinction can be compared to the progression from a child to an adult. The relationship of Israel to the church is like the relationship of the caterpillar to the butterfly.
Baptist Covenant Theology on Interpreting Scripture Scripture interprets Scripture. The NT interprets the OT and therefore teaches us how. Each passage has one meaning. The meaning of the passage may be beyond the human author s understanding. God communicates realities through types and shadows. God accommodates his expressions.
