Synopses & Reviews
Dispensationalism continues to provoke heated debate within the Christian world. Highly acclaimed theologian Dr. Charles Ryrie addresses this crucial issue from the perspective of classic dispensationalism. He confronts the views of covenant theology, historical premillennialism, ultradispensationalism, and in this revised edition, the increasingly popular progressive dispensationalism. In his bestselling book Dispensationalism, written more than thirty years ago, Dr. Ryrie made this complex subject more understandable for tens of thousands worldwide. This revised and expanded version of that book will prove to be an invaluable reference tool for your library.
Review
For students and critics alike, take a careful read of this new work. Ryrie’s Dispensationalism underscores the crucial issue of defense: a literal, plain, normal interpretation of the biblical text. Set aside your presuppositions and give Dispensationalism a careful hearing.
-Michael J. Easley, President Emeritus, Moody Bible Institute
For all who seek to either understand the biblical basis for dispensationalism or who feel the urge to criticize or dismiss dispensational theology, this book should be read first and foremost. Dr. Ryrie’s contribution to theology and biblical interpretation is monumental. This is a must read!
-Mark L. Bailey, PhD, President, Dallas Theological Seminary
Synopsis
Dispensationalism is a framework for
understanding the Bible, teaching that
God has dealt with man historically in different
administrations or \u201cdispensations.\u201d
It maintains a radical distinction between
Israel and the Church—that there are two
peoples of God with two different destinies—
and it distinguishes between the
Rapture and the Second Coming of Christ
(that one precedes the other by seven
years of tribulation). Taught at Dallas
Theological Seminary and Moody Bible
Institute among others, dispensationalism
still provokes debate within the Christian
world. In this bestseller, Ryrie makes a
complex subject understandable.
About the Author
CHARLES C. RYRIE (A.B., Haverford College; Th.M. and Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Edinburgh; Litt.D., Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary) is a renowned author and scholar. He has written numerous books, including The Ryrie Study Bible, Basic Theology, Balancing the Christian Life, The Holy Spirit, Dispensationalism Today, Revelation, Survey of Bible Doctrine, and So Great Salvation, which rank among his best-selling titles. Dr. Ryrie is the father of three children and resides in Dallas, Texas.
Table of Contents
1. Dispensationalism-Help or Heresy?
2. What Is a Dispensation?
3. What Are the Dispensations?
4. The Origins of Dispensationalism
5. The Hermeneutics of Dispensationalism
6. Salvation in Dispensationalism
7. The Church in Dispensationalism
8. Dispensational Eschatology
9. Progressive Dispensationalism
10. Covenant Theology
11. Ultradispensationalism
12. A Plea